Top Tech Headlines for July 12, 2025

From fresh exploit campaigns to new vulnerabilities shaking the AI world, today's security news is a reminder that staying prepared is more important than ever. Here's a quick breakdown of the top tech and cybersecurity stories for July 12, 2025.

Hackers Exploit Critical RCE Vulnerability in Wing FTP Server

A critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Wing FTP Server is now being actively exploited, just 24 hours after the vulnerability details were released. This quick turnaround highlights how rapidly threat actors act on disclosed flaws and underscores the importance of timely patching. If you're running Wing FTP, update immediately and monitor for any suspicious behavior.

GPUHammer: New RowHammer Variant Targets NVIDIA GPUs and AI Integrity

The recently disclosed “GPUHammer” attack is making waves among AI researchers and GPU users. This new RowHammer-based exploit targets NVIDIA GPUs, potentially degrading the accuracy of AI models and corrupting data. NVIDIA recommends enabling ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory to mitigate the risk — if you're relying on AI or GPU-heavy workloads, it's time to check your settings.

Over 600 Laravel Applications Vulnerable Due to Leaked APP_KEYs

GitGuardian has uncovered more than 260,000 leaked Laravel APP_KEYs on GitHub, leaving over 600 applications exposed to remote code execution attacks. These keys are vital for application encryption and data integrity — when they're exposed, attackers can gain control or access user data. Laravel developers are urged to rotate their keys and review repos for accidental leaks.

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