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Recent research indicates that advanced phishing attacks are effectively circumventing traditional security measures employed by enterprises. This highlights a significant concern for organizations, as these tactics remain effective despite the implementation of sophisticated security systems.

A phone phishing attack has compromised a system at Harvard University, leading to the theft of sensitive information related to alumni, donors, students, and staff. This incident highlights the severity of social engineering attacks and their potential to affect a wide range of individuals associated with the institution.

Palo Alto Networks has identified new malicious language models, WormGPT 4 and KawaiiGPT, that are being utilized by cybercriminals to enhance their phishing, malware development, and reconnaissance efforts. The rise of these dark LLMs represents a significant threat to cybersecurity, automating and streamlining various cybercrime activities.

The Festo Compact Vision System and related products have critical vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized access and modification of configuration files, with a CVSS score of up to 9.8. Users are urged to implement security measures to mitigate the risk of exploitation, as these vulnerabilities could severely impact device security and integrity.

The Ashlar-Vellum products Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium, and Cobalt Share have critical vulnerabilities, specifically an Out-of-Bounds Write and a Heap-based Buffer Overflow, which could allow attackers to disclose information or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerabilities have a CVSS v4 score of 8.4, indicating a high severity level, and users are urged to update their software to mitigate risks.

The SiRcom SMART Alert (SiSA) system has a critical vulnerability due to missing authentication for critical functions, allowing unauthorized remote access to backend APIs. This could enable attackers to manipulate emergency sirens, posing a significant risk to public safety and critical infrastructure.

Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-11918, has a CVSS v4 score of 7.1, indicating a significant risk for affected installations, particularly in critical manufacturing sectors.

Cybercriminals intensify their activities during Black Friday, utilizing tactics such as phishing, scams, and malware to exploit online shoppers and gamers. The severity of these threats underscores the importance of vigilance among consumers, as fake sales and malicious activities proliferate during this shopping season.

The article highlights a cybersecurity threat where a tool named 'Matrix Push' hijacks browser notifications, exploiting users' lack of awareness regarding these alerts. This tactic is particularly severe as it aids phishing attempts, potentially compromising user security and privacy.