Cybersecurity experts have identified a new attack vector where threat actors are deploying malicious Python packages that exploit social media platforms’ internal APIs to validate stolen credentials. These packages, published on the Python Package Index (PyPI), specifically target TikTok and…
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Preventing App-Based Threats on Android Devices – 2025’s Security Landscape
As Android continues to dominate the global smartphone market, the platform’s open nature and vast app ecosystem remain both a strength and a vulnerability. In 2025, app-based threats on Android devices are more sophisticated than ever, targeting users through malware,…
How to Enable iOS Lockdown Mode for Enhanced Protection Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats
Apple’s Lockdown Mode offers an extreme security level for users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. While most iPhone users will never need this feature, knowing how to activate it could be crucial for those at higher risk of…
OneDrive New Feature of Syncing Personal & Corporate Account is Rolling Out
Microsoft is set to roll out a new OneDrive feature that will prompt users to sync their personal Microsoft accounts with their corporate OneDrive accounts on Windows devices. While designed to streamline file access, this update has raised significant security…
Best Android Security Apps for Enterprise and Personal Use
As Android continues to dominate the global mobile operating system market with a 71.65% share, its security landscape has evolved to address escalating cyber threats. In 2025, enterprises and individual users face sophisticated challenges, from ransomware targeting corporate fleets to…
Hackers Attacking Organizations with Weaponized RAR Archive to Deliver Pure Malware
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Russian businesses has intensified significantly in 2025, with attackers leveraging weaponized RAR archives to deliver the dangerous PureRAT backdoor and PureLogs stealer. These attacks, which began in March 2023, have seen a fourfold increase in…
Android Security Guide – Safeguarding Against Malware in 2025
In 2025, Android users will face an increasingly sophisticated malware landscape, with evolving threats that leverage artificial intelligence, advanced evasion techniques, and new attack vectors. Despite efforts to bolster security, research indicates that malware continues to pose significant risks to…
Serviceaide Cyber Attack Exposes 480,000 Catholic Health Patients’ Data
Serviceaide, Inc. announced a significant data security breach affecting approximately 480,000 Catholic Health patients. The incident, which occurred due to an improperly secured Elasticsearch database, exposed sensitive patient information for nearly seven weeks between September and November 2024. Though no…
5 Ways to Connect IOCs to Real-World Threats for SOC Teams
When it comes to cyber threats, data alone isn’t enough. Security Operations Center (SOC) teams are flooded with indicators of compromise (IOCs), but without context, these signals often fall short of driving meaningful action. Data only makes a difference when…
CISA Adds MDaemon Email Server XSS Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Following Exploitation
CISA has recently expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog to include a significant security flaw affecting the MDaemon Email Server, tracked as CVE-2024-11182. This vulnerability, categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as…
VMware ESXi & vCenter Vulnerability Let Attackers Run Arbitrary Commands
Broadcom’s VMware division has disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in its virtualization products, including a high-severity flaw that could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. Today’s security advisory addresses four distinct vulnerabilities affecting multiple VMware products with…
iPhone Security 101 – Protecting Your Device from Phishing Scams
In an age where smartphones contain our most sensitive information, phishing attacks targeting iPhone users have surged dramatically. According to recent reports, phishing messages have increased by 202% in the second half of 2024, with credential-based phishing attacks skyrocketing by…
Microsoft to Integrate AI With Windows 11 File Explorer
Microsoft is introducing artificial intelligence capabilities directly into Windows 11’s File Explorer, allowing users to manipulate files without opening dedicated applications. Announced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (KB5058488) released to the Dev Channel on May 19, 2025, this…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 22,000 Sites to Cyber Attacks
A critical security vulnerability discovered in the popular Motors WordPress theme has exposed approximately 22,000 websites to significant risk. Security researchers have identified a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to take over administrative accounts, potentially compromising the entire…
DPRK IT Workers Pose as Polish & US Nationals to Obtain Full-Stack Developer Roles
A sophisticated employment scam network linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been identified targeting remote technology positions in Western companies. These threat actors are posing as Polish and US nationals to secure employment in engineering and…
Phishing Attack Prevention – Best Practices for 2025
The phishing attack landscape continues to evolve in 2025, with cybercriminals using more sophisticated techniques to bypass security measures, emphasizing the need for phishing attack prevention. Phishing remains one of the most prevalent and damaging cyber threats facing organizations worldwide.…
Adidas Data Breach – Customers’ Personal Information Exposed
Adidas Korea has announced a security breach affecting customer data, marking the second major incident in the fashion industry targeting Korean consumers this month. The sportswear giant revealed that unauthorized access was gained through a third-party customer service provider, compromising…
Threat Actors Deliver Bumblebee Malware Poisoning Bing SEO
A sophisticated malware campaign leveraging search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning on Microsoft Bing has emerged, delivering the notorious Bumblebee malware to unsuspecting users. The campaign, identified in May 2025, specifically targets users searching for specialized software tools, demonstrating a concerning…
Tor Browser 14.5.2 Released With Bug Fixes & New Capabilities
The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 14.5.2, available since May 18, 2025. This latest version delivers important security updates to Firefox and addresses several bugs, continuing the organization’s commitment to providing robust privacy protection for users…
Malicious npm Package in Koishi Chatbots Silently Exfiltrate Sensitive Data in Real Time
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Koishi chatbot users through a malicious npm package. The package, identified as “koishi-plugin-pinhaofa,” appears innocuous but contains a hidden data exfiltration mechanism that monitors all messages processed by the chatbot.…