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  1. Morning, cyber pros! ☕ It's been a bit quiet over the last 24 hours, but we've still got some critical updates to chew on, including a nasty SharePoint zero-day, new GRU malware, and a warning about hardcoded credentials in Aruba access points. Let's dive in:

    SharePoint Zero-Day Under Active RCE Exploitation ⚠️

    - A critical zero-day, CVE-2025-53770, in Microsoft SharePoint Server is being actively exploited for Remote Code Execution (RCE) since at least July 18th, with over 75 organisations already compromised.
    - This flaw is a variant of CVE-2025-49706, part of the "ToolShell" chain demonstrated at Pwn2Own Berlin, and allows attackers to steal the server's MachineKey configuration to craft valid ViewState payloads for RCE.
    - No patch is available yet, but Microsoft recommends enabling AMSI integration (default since Sep 2023 updates for SharePoint Server 2016/2019/Subscription Edition) and deploying Defender AV. If AMSI isn't an option, disconnect servers from the internet. Check for `C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\WEBSER~1\16\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\spinstall0.aspx` and specific IIS log entries as IOCs.

    🤖 Bleeping Computer | bleepingcomputer.com/news/micr

    UK Sanctions GRU, Uncovers New Microsoft Credential Stealer 🛡️

    - The UK government has sanctioned three GRU units (26165, 29155, 74455) and several individuals for a sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity, including targeting logistics providers and using cyber reconnaissance for missile strikes in Ukraine.
    - Specifically, GRU's APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard, Unit 26165) is attributed to deploying "Authentic Antics," a novel Windows malware that steals Microsoft email credentials and OAuth tokens by displaying fake login prompts.
    - Authentic Antics also exfiltrates victim data by sending emails from the compromised account to an actor-controlled address without appearing in the 'sent' folder, highlighting the sophistication and stealth of GRU operations.

    🕵🏼 The Register | go.theregister.com/feed/www.th

    HPE Warns of Hardcoded Passwords in Aruba Access Points 🔒

    - HPE has issued a critical warning (CVE-2025-37103, CVSS 9.8) regarding hardcoded administrative credentials in Aruba Instant On Access Points running firmware version 3.2.0.1 and below.
    - This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative access to the web interface, enabling configuration changes, backdoor installation, or traffic surveillance.
    - A second high-severity flaw, CVE-2025-37102, an authenticated command injection, can be chained with the hardcoded password vulnerability for further compromise. Immediate upgrade to firmware version 3.2.1.0 or newer is recommended as no workarounds are available.

    🤖 Bleeping Computer | bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu

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