The North Korea-linked threat actor assessed to be behind the massive Bybit hack in February 2025 has been linked to a malicious campaign that targets developers to deliver new stealer malware under the guise of a coding assignment. The activity…
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Meta Resumes E.U. AI Training Using Public User Data After Regulator Approval
Meta has announced that it will begin to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models using public data shared by adults across its platforms in the European Union, nearly a year after it paused its efforts due to data protection concerns…
Gladinet’s Triofox and CentreStack Under Active Exploitation via Critical RCE Vulnerability
A recently disclosed security flaw in Gladinet CentreStack also impacts its Triofox remote access and collaboration solution, according to Huntress, with seven different organizations compromised to date. Tracked as CVE-2025-30406 (CVSS score: 9.0), the vulnerability refers to the use of…
ResolverRAT Campaign Targets Healthcare, Pharma via Phishing and DLL Side-Loading
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new, sophisticated remote access trojan called ResolverRAT that has been observed in attacks targeting healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. “The threat actor leverages fear-based lures delivered via phishing emails, designed to pressure recipients into clicking a…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
Phishing Campaigns Use Real-Time Checks to Validate Victim Emails Before Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new type of credential phishing scheme that ensures that the stolen information is associated with valid online accounts. The technique has been codenamed precision-validating phishing by Cofense, which it said employs real-time email…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore — they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden. This week’s events show…
Cybersecurity in the AI Era: Evolve Faster Than the Threats or Get Left Behind
AI is changing cybersecurity faster than many defenders realize. Attackers are already using AI to automate reconnaissance, generate sophisticated phishing lures, and exploit vulnerabilities before security teams can react. Meanwhile, defenders are overwhelmed by massive amounts of data and alerts,…
Pakistan-Linked Hackers Expand Targets in India with CurlBack RAT and Spark RAT
A threat actor with ties to Pakistan has been observed targeting various sectors in India with various remote access trojans like Xeno RAT, Spark RAT, and a previously undocumented malware family called CurlBack RAT. The activity, detected by SEQRITE in…
Fortinet Warns Attackers Retain FortiGate Access Post-Patching via SSL-VPN Symlink Exploit
Fortinet has revealed that threat actors have found a way to maintain read-only access to vulnerable FortiGate devices even after the initial access vector used to breach the devices was patched. The attackers are believed to have leveraged known and…
Paper Werewolf Deploys PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyberattacks on Russian Sectors
The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul. The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government…
Initial Access Brokers Shift Tactics, Selling More for Less
What are IABs? Initial Access Brokers (IABs) specialize in gaining unauthorized entry into computer systems and networks, then selling that access to other cybercriminals. This division of labor allows IABs to concentrate on their core expertise: exploiting vulnerabilities through methods…
SpyNote, BadBazaar, MOONSHINE Malware Target Android and iOS Users via Fake Apps
Cybersecurity researchers have found that threat actors are setting up deceptive websites hosted on newly registered domains to deliver a known Android malware called SpyNote. These bogus websites masquerade as Google Play Store install pages for apps like the Chrome…
Palo Alto Networks Warns of Brute-Force Attempts Targeting PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateways
Palo Alto Networks has revealed that it’s observing brute-force login attempts against PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, days after threat actors warned of a surge in suspicious login scanning activity targeting its appliances. “Our teams are observing evidence of activity consistent with…
OttoKit WordPress Plugin Admin Creation Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
A newly disclosed high-severity security flaw impacting OttoKit (formerly SureTriggers) has come under active exploitation within a few hours of public disclosure. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-3102 (CVSS score: 8.1), is an authorization bypass bug that could permit an attacker…
Incomplete Patch in NVIDIA Toolkit Leaves CVE-2024-0132 Open to Container Escapes
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a case of an incomplete patch for a previously addressed security flaw impacting the NVIDIA Container Toolkit that, if successfully exploited, could put sensitive data at risk. The original vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score: 9.0) is a…
Malicious npm Package Targets Atomic Wallet, Exodus Users by Swapping Crypto Addresses
Threat actors are continuing to upload malicious packages to the npm registry so as to tamper with already-installed local versions of legitimate libraries to execute malicious code in what’s seen as a sneakier attempt to stage a software supply chain…
Gamaredon Uses Infected Removable Drives to Breach Western Military Mission in Ukraine
The Russia-linked threat actor known as Gamaredon (aka Shuckworm) has been attributed to a cyber attack targeting a foreign military mission based in Ukraine with an aim to deliver an updated version of a known malware called GammaSteel. The group…
The Identities Behind AI Agents: A Deep Dive Into AI & NHI
AI agents have rapidly evolved from experimental technology to essential business tools. The OWASP framework explicitly recognizes that Non-Human Identities play a key role in agentic AI security. Their analysis highlights how these autonomous software entities can make decisions, chain…
PlayPraetor Reloaded: CTM360 Uncovers a Play Masquerading Party
Overview of the PlayPraetor Masquerading Party Variants CTM360 has now identified a much larger extent of the ongoing Play Praetor campaign. What started with 6000+ URLs of a very specific banking attack has now grown to 16,000+ with multiple variants.…
Europol Arrests Five SmokeLoader Clients Linked by Seized Database Evidence
Law enforcement authorities have announced that they tracked down the customers of the SmokeLoader malware and detained at least five individuals. “In a coordinated series of actions, customers of the Smokeloader pay-per-install botnet, operated by the actor known as ‘Superstar,’…
AkiraBot Targets 420,000 Sites with OpenAI-Generated Spam, Bypassing CAPTCHA Protections
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform called AkiraBot that’s used to spam website chats, comment sections, and contact forms to promote dubious search engine optimization (SEO) services such as Akira and ServicewrapGO. “AkiraBot has…
Lovable AI Found Most Vulnerable to VibeScamming — Enabling Anyone to Build Live Scam Pages
Lovable, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform that allows for creating full-stack web applications using text-based prompts, has been found to be the most susceptible to jailbreak attacks, allowing novice and aspiring cybercrooks to set up lookalike credential harvesting…
New TCESB Malware Found in Active Attacks Exploiting ESET Security Scanner
A Chinese-affiliated threat actor known for its cyber-attacks in Asia has been observed exploiting a security flaw in security software from ESET to deliver a previously undocumented malware codenamed TCESB. “Previously unseen in ToddyCat attacks, [TCESB] is designed to stealthily…
Explosive Growth of Non-Human Identities Creating Massive Security Blind Spots
GitGuardian’s State of Secrets Sprawl report for 2025 reveals the alarming scale of secrets exposure in modern software environments. Driving this is the rapid growth of non-human identities (NHIs), which have been outnumbering human users for years. We need to…
CISA Warns of CentreStack’s Hard-Coded MachineKey Vulnerability Enabling RCE Attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added a critical security flaw impacting Gladinet CentreStack to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30406 (CVSS score:…
PipeMagic Trojan Exploits Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability to Deploy Ransomware
Microsoft has revealed that a now-patched security flaw impacting the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) was exploited as a zero-day in ransomware attacks aimed at a small number of targets. “The targets include organizations in the information technology (IT)…
Microsoft Patches 126 Flaws Including Actively Exploited Windows CLFS Vulnerability
Microsoft has released security fixes to address a massive set of 126 flaws affecting its software products, including one vulnerability that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Of the 126 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical, 112 are…
Adobe Patches 11 Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered
Adobe has released security updates to fix a fresh set of security flaws, including multiple critical-severity bugs in ColdFusion versions 2025, 2023 and 2021 that could result in arbitrary file read and code execution. Of the 30 flaws in the product,…
Fortinet Urges FortiSwitch Upgrades to Patch Critical Admin Password Change Flaw
Fortinet has released security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting FortiSwitch that could permit an attacker to make unauthorized password changes. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-48887, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0.…
Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings
Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office. “One such project, officepackage, on the…
Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager (SSM) Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution. The vulnerability could permit an attacker…
UAC-0226 Deploys GIFTEDCROOK Stealer via Malicious Excel Files Targeting Ukraine
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed a new set of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian institutions with information-stealing malware. The activity is aimed at military formations, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies, particularly those located near…
Agentic AI in the SOC – Dawn of Autonomous Alert Triage
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) today face unprecedented alert volumes and increasingly sophisticated threats. Triaging and investigating these alerts are costly, cumbersome, and increases analyst fatigue, burnout, and attrition. While artificial intelligence has emerged as a go-to solution, the term “AI”…
CISA Adds CrushFTP Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Following Confirmed Active Exploitation
A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting CrushFTP has been added by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after reports emerged of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is a…
Google Releases Android Update to Patch Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
Google has shipped patches for 62 vulnerabilities, two of which it said have been exploited in the wild. The two high-severity vulnerabilities are listed below – CVE-2024-53150 (CVSS score: 7.8) – An out-of-bounds flaw in the USB sub-component of Kernel…
⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Surge and More
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services…
CISA and FBI Warn Fast Flux is Powering Resilient Malware, C2, and Phishing Networks
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called fast flux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control (C2) channel. “‘Fast…
⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Comeback and More
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services…
⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Comeback and More
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services…
⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Comeback and More
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services…
Security Theater: Vanity Metrics Keep You Busy – and Exposed
After more than 25 years of mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and building robust security programs for Fortune 500 companies, I’ve learned that looking busy isn’t the same as being secure. It’s an easy trap for busy cybersecurity leaders to fall…
PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks
A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers to send spam messages containing cryptocurrency seed phrases in an attempt to drain victims’ digital wallets. “Recipients of the bulk…
Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a “conflicted” individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime.…
North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
The North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign are spreading their tentacles on the npm ecosystem by publishing more malicious packages that deliver the BeaverTail malware, as well as a new remote access trojan (RAT) loader. “These…
Malicious Python Packages on PyPI Downloaded 39,000+ Times, Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered malicious libraries in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to steal sensitive information. Two of the packages, bitcoinlibdbfix and bitcoinlib-dev, masquerade as fixes for recent issues detected in a legitimate Python module called…
SpotBugs Access Token Theft Identified as Root Cause of GitHub Supply Chain Attack
The cascading supply chain attack that initially targeted Coinbase before becoming more widespread to single out users of the “tj-actions/changed-files” GitHub Action has been traced further back to the theft of a personal access token (PAT) related to SpotBugs. “The…
Have We Reached a Distroless Tipping Point?
There’s a virtuous cycle in technology that pushes the boundaries of what’s being built and how it’s being used. A new technology development emerges and captures the world’s attention. People start experimenting and discover novel applications, use cases, and approaches…
Critical Ivanti Flaw Actively Exploited to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware
Ivanti has disclosed details of a now-patched critical security vulnerability impacting its Connect Secure that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22457 (CVSS score: 9.0), concerns a case of a stack-based buffer overflow that…
Critical Flaw in Apache Parquet Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A maximum severity security vulnerability has been disclosed in Apache Parquet’s Java Library that, if successfully exploited, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on susceptible instances. Apache Parquet is a free and open-source columnar data file format…
CERT-UA Reports Cyberattacks Targeting Ukrainian State Systems with WRECKSTEEL Malware
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that no less than three cyber attacks were recorded against state administration bodies and critical infrastructure facilities in the country with an aim to steal sensitive data. The campaign, the…
Microsoft Warns of Tax-Themed Email Attacks Using PDFs and QR Codes to Deliver Malware
Microsoft is warning of several phishing campaigns that are leveraging tax-related themes to deploy malware and steal credentials. “These campaigns notably use redirection methods such as URL shorteners and QR codes contained in malicious attachments and abuse legitimate services like…
Lazarus Group Targets Job Seekers With ClickFix Tactic to Deploy GolangGhost Malware
The North Korean threat actors behind Contagious Interview have adopted the increasingly popular ClickFix social engineering tactic to lure job seekers in the cryptocurrency sector to deliver a previously undocumented Go-based backdoor called GolangGhost on Windows and macOS systems. The…
AI Threats Are Evolving Fast — Learn Practical Defense Tactics in this Expert Webinar
The rules have changed. Again. Artificial intelligence is bringing powerful new tools to businesses. But it’s also giving cybercriminals smarter ways to attack. They’re moving quicker, targeting more precisely, and slipping past old defenses without being noticed. And here’s the…
AI Adoption in the Enterprise: Breaking Through the Security and Compliance Gridlock
AI holds the promise to revolutionize all sectors of enterpriseーfrom fraud detection and content personalization to customer service and security operations. Yet, despite its potential, implementation often stalls behind a wall of security, legal, and compliance hurdles. Imagine this all-too-familiar…
Google Patches Quick Share Vulnerability Enabling Silent File Transfers Without Consent
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new vulnerability impacting Google’s Quick Share data transfer utility for Windows that could be exploited to achieve a denial-of-service (DoS) or send arbitrary files to a target’s device without their approval. The flaw,…
Triada Malware Preloaded on Counterfeit Android Phones Infects 2,600+ Devices
Counterfeit versions of popular smartphone models that are sold at reduced prices have been found to be preloaded with a modified version of an Android malware called Triada. “More than 2,600 users in different countries have encountered the new version…
Europol Dismantles Kidflix With 72,000 CSAM Videos Seized in Major Operation
In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations, authorities have dismantled Kidflix, a streaming platform that offered child sexual abuse material (CSAM). “A total of 1.8 million users worldwide logged on to the platform between April 2022 and March…
Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign
Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration. “This tactic ensures that only valid card data is sent…
Google Fixed Cloud Run Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Image Access via IAM Misuse
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Run that could have allowed a malicious actor to access container images and even inject malicious code. “The vulnerability could have allowed such…
Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an “auto-propagating” cryptocurrency mining botnet called Outlaw (aka Dota) that’s known for targeting SSH servers with weak credentials. “Outlaw is a Linux malware that relies on SSH brute-force attacks, cryptocurrency mining, and worm-like propagation…
Helping Your Clients Achieve NIST Compliance: A Step by Step Guide for Service Providers
Introduction As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, service providers play an increasingly vital role in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a comprehensive set of frameworks that provide a…
How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface
When assessing an organization’s external attack surface, encryption-related issues (especially SSL misconfigurations) receive special attention. Why? Their widespread use, configuration complexity, and visibility to attackers as well as users make them more likely to be exploited. This highlights how important…
FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites
The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been linked to a Python-based backdoor called Anubis (not to be confused with an Android banking trojan of the same name) that can grant them remote access to compromised Windows systems.…
New Malware Loaders Use Call Stack Spoofing, GitHub C2, and .NET Reactor for Stealth
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader that implements new features to evade detection and establish persistence on compromised systems. “Hijack Loader released a new module that implements call stack spoofing to hide…
Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Compromised in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign
Exposed PostgreSQL instances are the target of an ongoing campaign designed to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said the activity is a variant of an intrusion set that was first flagged by Aqua Security…
Enterprise Gmail Users Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails to Any Platform
On the 21st birthday of Gmail, Google has announced a major update that allows enterprise users to send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) to any user in any email inbox in a few clicks. The feature is rolling out starting today in…
Lucid PhaaS Hits 169 Targets in 88 Countries Using iMessage and RCS Smishing
A new sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Lucid has targeted 169 entities in 88 countries using smishing messages propagated via Apple iMessage and Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Android. Lucid’s unique selling point lies in its weaponizing of legitimate communication…
Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Recent 0-Days Impacting Older iOS and macOS Devices
Apple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below – CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) –…
New Case Study: Global Retailer Overshares CSRF Tokens with Facebook
Are your security tokens truly secure? Explore how Reflectiz helped a giant retailer to expose a Facebook pixel that was covertly tracking sensitive CSRF tokens due to human error misconfigurations. Learn about the detection process, response strategies, and steps taken…
China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT and COBEACON in Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American (LATAM) regions.…
Nearly 24,000 IPs Target PAN-OS GlobalProtect in Coordinated Login Scan Campaign
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a spike in suspicious login scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, with nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses attempting to access these portals. “This pattern suggests a coordinated effort to probe network defenses…
Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Live Exploits Impacting iOS and macOS Legacy Devices
Apple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below – CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) –…
Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices
Apple has been hit with a fine of €150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework. The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple…
Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp
The threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp. The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking group called Water…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces…
Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images
Threat actors are using the “mu-plugins” directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites. mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces…
5 Impactful AWS Vulnerabilities You’re Responsible For
If you’re using AWS, it’s easy to assume your cloud security is handled – but that’s a dangerous misconception. AWS secures its own infrastructure, but security within a cloud environment remains the customer’s responsibility. Think of AWS security like protecting…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces…
Russia-Linked Gamaredon Uses Troop-Related Lures to Deploy Remcos RAT in Ukraine
Entities in Ukraine have been targeted as part of a phishing campaign designed to distribute a remote access trojan called Remcos RAT. “The file names use Russian words related to the movement of troops in Ukraine as a lure,” Cisco…
RESURGE Malware Exploits Ivanti Flaw with Rootkit and Web Shell Features
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has shed light on a new malware called RESURGE that has been deployed as part of exploitation activity targeting a now-patched security flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances. “RESURGE contains capabilities…
New Android Trojan Crocodilus Abuses Accessibility to Steal Banking and Crypto Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android banking malware called Crocodilus that’s primarily designed to target users in Spain and Turkey. “Crocodilus enters the scene not as a simple clone, but as a fully-fledged threat from the outset, equipped with…
BlackLock Ransomware Exposed After Researchers Exploit Leak Site Vulnerability
In what’s an instance of hacking the hackers, threat hunters have managed to infiltrate the online infrastructure associated with a ransomware group called BlackLock, uncovering crucial information about their modus operandi in the process. Resecurity said it identified a security…
Researchers Uncover 46 Critical Flaws in Solar Inverters From Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed 46 new security flaws in products from three solar inverter vendors, Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA, that could be exploited by a bad actor to seize control of devices or execute code remotely, posing severe risks to…
CoffeeLoader Uses GPU-Based Armoury Packer to Evade EDR and Antivirus Detection
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new sophisticated malware called CoffeeLoader that’s designed to download and execute secondary payloads. The malware, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz, shares behavioral similarities with another known malware loader known as SmokeLoader. “The purpose of…
Product Walkthrough: How Datto BCDR Delivers Unstoppable Business Continuity
Long gone are the days when a simple backup in a data center was enough to keep a business secure. While backups store information, they do not guarantee business continuity during a crisis. With IT disasters far too common and…
PJobRAT Malware Campaign Targeted Taiwanese Users via Fake Chat Apps
An Android malware family previously observed targeting Indian military personnel has been linked to a new campaign likely aimed at users in Taiwan under the guise of chat apps. “PJobRAT can steal SMS messages, phone contacts, device and app information,…
Mozilla Patches Critical Firefox Bug Similar to Chrome’s Recent Zero-Day Vulnerability
Mozilla has released updates to address a critical security flaw impacting its Firefox browser for Windows, merely days after Google patched a similar flaw in Chrome that came under active exploitation as a zero-day. The security vulnerability, CVE-2025-2857, has been…
Nine-Year-Old npm Packages Hijacked to Exfiltrate API Keys via Obfuscated Scripts
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered several cryptocurrency packages on the npm registry that have been hijacked to siphon sensitive information such as environment variables from compromised systems. “Some of these packages have lived on npmjs.com for over 9 years, and provide…
New Morphing Meerkat Phishing Kit Mimics 114 Brands Using Victims’ DNS Email Records
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that leverages the Domain Name System (DNS) mail exchange (MX) records to serve fake login pages that impersonate about 114 brands. DNS intelligence firm Infoblox is tracking the actor…
Hackers Repurpose RansomHub’s EDRKillShifter in Medusa, BianLian, and Play Attacks
A new analysis has uncovered connections between affiliates of RansomHub and other ransomware groups like Medusa, BianLian, and Play. The connection stems from the use of a custom tool that’s designed to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) software on…
APT36 Spoofs India Post Website to Infect Windows and Android Users with Malware
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Pakistan has been attributed to the creation of a fake website masquerading as India’s public sector postal system as part of a campaign designed to infect both Windows and Android users…
New Report Explains Why CASB Solutions Fail to Address Shadow SaaS and How to Fix It
Whether it’s CRMs, project management tools, payment processors, or lead management tools – your workforce is using SaaS applications by the pound. Organizations often rely on traditional CASB solutions for protecting against malicious access and data exfiltration, but these fall…
Top 3 MS Office Exploits Hackers Use in 2025 – Stay Alert!
Hackers have long used Word and Excel documents as delivery vehicles for malware, and in 2025, these tricks are far from outdated. From phishing schemes to zero-click exploits, malicious Office files are still one of the easiest ways into a…