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ChatGPT Targeted: “ShadowLeak” Zero-Click Vulnerability in Deep Research Could Exfiltrate Gmail Data A Complete Cyber Threat Analysis Report — By CyberDudeBivash Author: CyberDudeBivash · Powered by: CyberDudeBivash

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  Executive summary Researchers at Radware disclosed ShadowLeak , a zero-click indirect prompt-injection flaw in ChatGPT’s Deep Research agent that, when connected to Gmail (and browsing enabled), could exfiltrate inbox data via a single crafted email —with no user interaction and no visible UI cues . OpenAI confirmed and patched the issue before public disclosure (September 18–20, 2025). The attack is notable for being service-side : data leaves OpenAI’s cloud rather than the user’s device, making enterprise detection far harder. SecurityWeek +3 radware.com +3 radware.com +3 What is Deep Research and why it was exposed Deep Research lets users delegate multi-step tasks to an agentic AI that can browse and access connected data sources (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive) to compile findings. The agent will read emails/attachments as part of its task plan. This connective power, combined with prompt-following , makes it high-impact if an attacker can plant hidden instructions t...

New Malware with LLM Capabilities: “MalTerminal” A CyberDudeBivash Threat Analysis Report Author: CyberDudeBivash · Powered by: CyberDudeBivash

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  Executive Summary A newly discovered malware strain, MalTerminal , incorporates Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities into its attack lifecycle — marking a significant leap in the evolution of malicious software. Unlike traditional malware, MalTerminal doesn’t just deliver payloads or exfiltrate data: it can analyze, adapt, and communicate using natural language to trick users, bypass defenses, and dynamically reconfigure its operations. This is a dangerous precedent: we are now entering the era of LLM-enabled malware , where AI is no longer just a defensive tool, but also an offensive cyber weapon. 1. What is MalTerminal? A modular malware platform embedding LLM inference modules . Supports on-device or remote LLM execution , depending on victim hardware/network. Key feature: interactive capability — it can respond intelligently in phishing windows, fake terminals, or chat interfaces. Unique Features Observed: Adaptive Phishing & Social Engineering ...

Scattered Spider Suspects Arrested: UK Teens Charged Over Massive Cyberattacks A Threat Analysis Report — By CyberDudeBivash

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  Executive Summary Two teenage suspects, Thalha Jubair (19) from East London and Owen Flowers (18) from Walsall, have been arrested by UK authorities for their alleged roles in a 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL). Jubair is also facing U.S. federal charges tied to 120+ network intrusions, wire fraud, money laundering and extortion allegedly carried out in affiliation with the hacking group Scattered Spider . The estimated damage is in the tens of millions of pounds/dollars. Tom's Hardware +3 BankInfoSecurity +3 Security Affairs +3 What Happened UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and police arrested Jubair and Flowers at their homes. Cybersecurity Dive +2 The Hacker News +2 The U.K. charges include conspiring to commit unauthorized acts under the Computer Misuse Act, specifically for the TfL hack of August 31, 2024 . The Hacker News +2 Security Affairs +2 Jubair also faces an indictment in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in more than 120 intrusions ta...

Airport Check-in Systems Disrupted: Collins Aerospace Attack Throws European Airports Into Chaos A Threat Analysis Report — By CyberDudeBivash

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  Executive Summary A cyberattack has hit Collins Aerospace (a U.S-based aviation/defense tech provider under RTX Corp.), crippling its Muse check-in and boarding software . This has disrupted electronic check-in, baggage drop, and boarding at several major European airports—Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin, Dublin—leading to delays, cancellations and forcing manual workarounds. This attack lays bare how reliant modern airports are on third-party systems and exposes serious risk in aviation supply chains. Reuters +2 The Guardian +2 1. What we know so far The impacted system is Muse , software by Collins Aerospace used at check-in desks, for boarding, printing bag tags & boarding passes. Reuters +2 Financial Times +2 Electronic check-in & baggage drop services are disabled or impaired at affected airports. Self-service kiosks / online check-in remain functioning for many. AP News +2 CBS News +2 Airports most affected: Brussels (heavy ongoing cancellations, many fligh...