LockBit ransomware has suffered a major breach, with attackers defacing its dark web site and leaking a database of sensitive operational details. This includes 60,000 Bitcoin addresses, negotiation messages, and plaintext passwords for 75 affiliates. Experts call it a “goldmine for law enforcement.” The incident follows a law enforcement disruption earlier this year, significantly damaging LockBit’s reputation.
IXON VPN Client Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
Significant vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-26168, CVE-2025-26169) in the IXON VPN Client allow local attackers to gain system-level privileges on Windows, Linux, and macOS. These flaws, affecting versions
