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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events in the cybersecurity industry. Here, you'll find a wide range of articles, updates, and event listings covering topics such as data breaches, emerging threats, and new security technologies.

Positive Technologies reports a new wave of attacks by the PhantomCore cyberespionage group

From May to July, specialists at the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center's Threat Intelligence group (PT ESC TI) found over 180 infected hosts at Russian organizations. The malicious activity directed at Russia's critical infrastructure was traced back to the PhantomCore cybercriminal group. PT ESC TI experts identified the victims and notified them of the cyberthreats before non-tolerable events occurred.
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Mozilla patches Firefox browser vulnerability discovered by Positive Technologies

A security researcher from Positive Technologies, Daniil Satyaev of the PT SWARM team, has discovered a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, one of the world's most popular browsers. The vulnerability also affects the enterprise version of Firefox. By exploiting this flaw via malicious code injected into a compromised website, attackers could steal credentials or redirect users to phishing sites. Mozilla was notified under the responsible disclosure policy and has already released security updates for Firefox and Firefox ESR.
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Positive Technologies bolsters security for Tunnelblick, a popular VPN app

Tunnelblick, the go-to graphical interface for OpenVPN on macOS, just got safer thanks to a major security fix. The security issue, discovered by PT SWARM's Egor Filatov, put Apple users at risk—even those who thought they were safe after deleting the app. If exploited, the vulnerability allowed attackers to elevate their system privileges and steal data. Companies whose employees use Tunnelblick on their work devices could face the risk of a cyberattack spreading to the corporate IT infrastructure.
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Positive Technologies helps strengthen security of Windows PCs and servers

Microsoft has released updates for several products to fix a vulnerability discovered by Marat Gayanov of the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC). Exploitation of this issue can crash affected system and disrupt operations. Up to 96% of Windows PC users and organizations running Microsoft Server solutions were potentially affected. Microsoft was notified under the responsible disclosure and has released a security update.
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Second session of Positive Hack Camp 2025, an international cybersecurity training program, concludes

In Moscow, Positive Technologies and Positive Education recently concluded Positive Hack Camp, a global education program for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. More than 90 emerging professionals from 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East received valuable, hands on ethical hacking training from leading experts. The event was held with the support of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.
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Five products, one goal: Positive Technologies to unveil the updated Standoff 365 platform at Positive Security Day

At its flagship Positive Security Day 2025 conference on October 8 in Moscow at the Irina Viner Gymnastics Palace (Luzhniki), Positive Technologies will unveil the updated Standoff 365 platform. Standoff 365 helps organizations upskill their security teams and strengthen the protection of their IT assets against cyberthreats. More than 27,000 ethical hackers use the platform to practice vulnerability assessment and earn significant rewards for finding flaws. The international cyberbattle Standoff 16 will take place October 6–8, with the finals at Positive Security Day.
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Over 90 young cybersecurity and IT professionals from 25 countries arrive in Russia for cybersecurity training

Positive Hack Camp is a global educational initiative by Positive Technologies and Positive Education for aspiring cybersecurity specialists—has launched in Moscow with support from Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and Cyberus international cybersecurity development foundation. For two weeks, leading experts will mentor young professionals from around the world. Running through August 10, the program features intensive hands-on training, real-world case studies, and international networking. The main goal: to help countries develop talent and expertise in information security, supporting their cyber sovereignty and a secure digital future.
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Positive Technologies expert helps patch critical Windows vulnerability

Sergey Bliznyuk, an expert from PT SWARM at Positive Technologies, discovered the vulnerability CVE-2025-47955, which affected 37 Microsoft products. This issue posed a significant threat to organizations, as it impacted current desktop and server versions of Windows. Exploiting the flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on corporate devices and install any software, including malware. Microsoft was notified of the issue under the responsible disclosure policy and has since patched it.
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Positive Hack Talks in Jakarta: over 370 experts join a new cybersecurity meetup

Positive Technologies, an industry leader in result-driven cybersecurity, hosted an open event for cybersecurity professionals in Jakarta. The meetup attracted more than 370 participants, ranging from seasoned professionals to students and aspiring researchers. Speakers from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia shared practical expertise and unique insights.
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Vulnerabilities in ATEN International switches patched with the assistance of Positive Technologies experts

ATEN International, a manufacturer of IT connectivity and management solutions, has fixed vulnerabilities in its KVM over IP switches series CL57xx. A KVM device is a computer with a built-in keyboard, monitor, and touchpad in a special case designed for installation in server racks. The security issues were discovered by PT SWARM experts: Natalya Tlyapova, Denis Goryushev, and Dmitry Sklyarov. Three of the vulnerabilities were critical, and two others were classified as high-severity.
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