A new information-stealing malware dubbed “PupkinStealer” has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, targeting sensitive user data through a straightforward yet effective approach. First observed in April 2025, this .NET-based malware written in C# focuses on stealing browser credentials, messaging app…
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Malware Defense 101 – Identifying and Removing Modern Threats
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is defined by increasingly sophisticated malware threats, with attackers leveraging artificial intelligence, evasion tactics, and polymorphic code to bypass traditional defenses. Stealers, ransomware, and remote access trojans (RATs) dominate the threat matrix, while AI-driven malware…
AI Security Frameworks – Ensuring Trust in Machine Learning
As artificial intelligence transforms industries and enhances human capabilities, the need for strong AI security frameworks has become paramount. Recent developments in AI security standards aim to mitigate risks associated with machine learning systems while fostering innovation and building public…
Preventing Phishing Attacks on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges are intensifying security measures in 2025 to focus on preventing phishing attacks, as these scams reach alarming levels and have caused millions in losses for investors. As digital assets continue gaining mainstream adoption, cybercriminals deploy increasingly sophisticated techniques…
Adversarial Machine Learning – Securing AI Models
As AI systems using adversarial machine learning integrate into critical infrastructure, healthcare, and autonomous technologies, a silent battle ensues between defenders strengthening models and attackers exploiting vulnerabilities. The field of adversarial machine learning (AML) has emerged as both a threat…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 10K+ Sites to Cyber Attack
A severe privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in the popular WordPress plugin Eventin, putting more than 10,000 websites at risk of complete compromise. The vulnerability, now tracked as CVE-2025-47539, allows unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts without any user…
10 Best NGINX Monitoring Tools – 2025
NGINX monitoring tools ensure NGINX web servers’ optimal performance and reliability. These tools provide comprehensive insights into server metrics such as uptime, response time, request rates, and error rates. They enable administrators to track real-time performance, detect anomalies, and troubleshoot…
New Ransomware Attack Mocking Elon Musk Supporters Using PowerShell to Deploy Payloads
A sophisticated ransomware campaign specifically targeting and mocking supporters of Elon Musk has been identified by cybersecurity experts. The attack, identified as a variant of Fog Ransomware, employs multi-stage PowerShell scripts and Netlify-hosted payloads to execute its malicious code. This…
Blockchain Security – Protecting Decentralized Systems
As decentralized systems mature, 2024–2025 has emerged as a watershed period for blockchain security, marked by sophisticated cyberattacks, novel attack vectors, and landmark regulatory interventions. While stolen cryptocurrency values declined compared to previous years, falling to $1.7 billion in 2023-the…
Sophisticated NPM Attack Exploits Google Calendar C2 For Sophisticated Communication
A new advanced supply chain attack targeting the Node Package Manager (NPM) ecosystem has emerged, leveraging Google Calendar as a covert command and control (C2) channel. Cybersecurity experts discovered the malware embedded in seemingly legitimate JavaScript libraries that, once installed,…
AI-Powered Cyber Threats – Building Resilient Defenses
The cybersecurity landscape has entered a new era of asymmetric warfare, where artificial intelligence amplifies attack capabilities and defensive strategies. Organizations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding digital assets as AI-powered cyber threats grow in sophistication, from hyper-personalized phishing campaigns to…
Guide to Cloud API Security – Preventing Token Abuse
As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, API token abuse has emerged as a critical vulnerability vector. Recent incidents at significant platforms like DocuSign and Heroku exposed systemic risks in token management. A 2025 study reveals 57% of enterprises experienced API-related breaches…
Printer Company Offered Malicious Drivers Infected With XRed Malware
In a concerning cybersecurity incident, printer manufacturer Procolored unknowingly distributed malware-infected software for approximately six months, ending in May 2025. The issue came to light when YouTube creator Cameron Coward of the channel Serial Hobbyism attempted to review a $6,000…
New FrigidStealer Malware Attacking macOS Users to Steal Login Credentials
FrigidStealer, a sophisticated information-stealing malware that emerged in January 2025, is actively targeting macOS endpoints to steal sensitive user data through deceptive tactics. Unlike traditional malware, FrigidStealer exploits user trust in routine software updates, making it particularly insidious. The malware…
Cloud Security Essentials – Protecting Multi-Cloud Environments
As organizations increasingly adopt multi-cloud environments to leverage flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency, securing these complex infrastructures has become a top priority. By 2025, 99% of cloud security failures will stem from customer misconfigurations or oversights, underscoring the urgent need for…
Securing Generative AI – Mitigating Data Leakage Risks
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, enabling content creation, data analysis, and decision-making breakthroughs. However, its rapid adoption has exposed critical vulnerabilities, with data leakage emerging as the most pressing security challenge. Recent incidents,…
APT Group 123 Actively Attacking Windows Systems to Deliver Malicious Payloads
North Korean state-sponsored threat actor APT Group 123 has intensified its cyber espionage campaign, specifically targeting Windows systems across multiple sectors globally. The group, active since at least 2012 and also tracked under aliases such as APT37, Reaper, and ScarCruft,…
VMware ESXi, Firefox, Red Hat Linux & SharePoint 0-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited – Pwn2Own Day 2
Security researchers uncovered critical zero-day vulnerabilities across major enterprise platforms during the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, earning a staggering $435,000 in bounties. The competition, hosted at the OffensiveCon conference, witnessed successful exploits against VMware ESXi, Microsoft SharePoint, Mozilla…
macOS Gatekeeper Explained – Strengthening System Defenses
Apple’s macOS Gatekeeper, a cornerstone of the operating system’s defense against malicious software, has undergone significant macOS Sequoia (15.0) updates to address emerging security challenges. These changes reflect Apple’s ongoing efforts to balance user freedom with robust protection against increasingly…
Hands-on Malware Analysis Training to Boost Up SOC & MSSP Teams
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) operate at the forefront of cybersecurity, tasked with defending organizations against increasingly sophisticated threats. As adversaries refine their tactics, the need for continuous skill development, particularly through hands-on malware analysis training, has…