The cybercrime landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2025, with artificial intelligence emerging as a cornerstone technology for malicious actors operating in underground forums. According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), the underground marketplace for illicit AI tools has…
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Threat Actors May Abuse VS Code Extensions to Deploy Ransomware and Use GitHub as C2 Server
North Korean threat actors are evolving their attack strategies by leveraging developer-focused tools as infection vectors. Recent security discoveries reveal that Kimsuky, a nation-state group operating since 2012, has been utilizing JavaScript-based malware to infiltrate systems and establish persistent command…
New EndClient RAT Attacking Users by Leveraging Stolen Code-Signing to Bypass AV Detections
A sophisticated Remote Access Trojan labeled EndClient RAT has emerged as a significant threat targeting human rights defenders in North Korea, marking another escalation in advanced malware operations attributed to the Kimsuky threat group. This newly discovered malware represents a…
Multi-Staged ValleyRAT Uses WeChat and DingTalk to Attack Windows Users
ValleyRAT has emerged as a sophisticated multi-stage remote access trojan targeting Windows systems, with particular focus on Chinese-language users and organizations. First observed in early 2023, this malware employs a carefully orchestrated infection chain that progresses through multiple components—downloader, loader,…
Airstalk Malware Leverages AirWatch API MDM Platform to Establish Covert C2 Communication
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new malware family targeting enterprise environments through a supply chain compromise. The malware, tracked as Airstalk, represents a significant shift in how attackers exploit legitimate enterprise management tools to evade detection and maintain persistent…
Critical RCE Vulnerabilities in Claude Desktop Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code
A critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in three official extensions for Anthropic’s Claude Desktop. These vulnerabilities, affecting the Chrome, iMessage, and Apple Notes connectors, stem from unsanitized command injection and carry a high severity score of CVSS 8.9. Published…
SonicWall Confirms State-Sponsored Hackers Behind the Massive Firewall Backup Breach
SonicWall, a global cybersecurity company, confirmed that state-sponsored hackers were behind a recent incident involving unauthorized access to firewall backup files. The breach began in early September, when the company detected suspicious activity involving the download of backup firewall configuration…
Gootloader is Back with New ZIP File Trickery that Decive the Malicious Payload
The Gootloader malware campaign has resurfaced with sophisticated evasion techniques that allow it to bypass automated security analysis. This persistent threat has been targeting victims for over five years using legal-themed search engine optimization poisoning tactics. The malware operators deploy…
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express Vulnerabilities Let Remote Attacker Execute Malicious Code
Cisco has disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in Unified Contact Center Express (CCX) that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute malicious code and escalate privileges. The vulnerabilities affect the Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI) process and authentication mechanisms, potentially compromising entire…
Checkpoint Details on How Attackers Drained $128M from Balancer Pools Within 30 Minutes
On November 3, 2025, blockchain security monitoring systems detected a sophisticated exploit targeting Balancer V2’s ComposableStablePool contracts. An attacker executed a precision loss vulnerability to drain $128.64 million across six blockchain networks in under 30 minutes. The attack leveraged a…
Three Infamous Cybercriminal Groups Form a New Alliance Dubbed ‘Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters’
Three well-known threat groups have consolidated into a unified cybercriminal entity that represents a significant shift in underground tactics. Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters (SLH) emerged in early August 2025 as a federated alliance combining Scattered Spider, ShinyHunters, and LAPSUS$, creating what…
Clop Ransomware Actors Exploiting the Latest 0-Day Exploits in the Wild
Cl0p, a prominent ransomware group operating since early 2019, has emerged as one of the most dangerous threats in the cybersecurity landscape. With over 1,025 confirmed victims and more than $500 million in extorted funds, this Russian-linked group has consistently…
Cisco Warns of Hackers Actively Exploiting ASA and FTD 0-day RCE Vulnerability in the Wild
Cisco has confirmed that threat actors are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in its Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Threat Defense (FTD) software. First disclosed on September 25, 2025, the vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20333…
Authorities Dismanteled Major Credit Card Fraud Operation Impacting 4.3 Million Cardholders
International law enforcement agencies have taken down three sophisticated fraud and money laundering networks in a coordinated operation that uncovered one of the largest credit card fraud schemes in recent history. The operation, codenamed “Chargeback,” revealed criminal activity affecting over…
Multiple Django Vulnerabilities Enable SQL injection and DoS Attack
Django, one of the most popular Python web development frameworks, has disclosed two critical security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute SQL injection attacks and launch denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-64458 and CVE-2025-64459, affect core components of…
APT-C-60 Attacking Job Seekers to Download Weaponized VHDX File from Google Drive to Steal Sensitive Data
A sophisticated espionage campaign targeting recruitment professionals has emerged, with the APT-C-60 threat group weaponizing VHDX files to compromise organizations. The threat actors impersonate job seekers in spear-phishing emails sent to recruitment staff, exploiting trust relationships to deliver malicious payloads.…
Chrome Emergency Update to Patch Multiple Vulnerabilities that Enable Remote Code Execution
Google has rolled out an urgent security patch for its Chrome browser, addressing five vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute malicious code remotely. The update, version 142.0.7444.134/.135 for Windows, 142.0.7444.135 for macOS, and 142.0.7444.134 for Linux, targets critical flaws…
Ransomware Attack on European Organizations Surge as Hackers Leveraging AI-Tools for Attacks
European organizations are facing an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks as cybercriminals increasingly integrate artificial intelligence tools into their operations. Since January 2024, big game hunting threat actors have named approximately 2,100 Europe-based victims on more than 100 dedicated leak…
October Sees Rise in Phishing and Ransomware Attacks, Including TyKit and Google Careers Scams
October 2025 marked a notable escalation in cyber threats, with phishing campaigns and ransomware variants exploiting trusted cloud services to target corporate credentials and critical infrastructure. Attackers increasingly abused platforms like Google, Figma, and ClickUp for credential theft, while LockBit’s…
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Vulnerability Exploited to Escalate Privileges
A privilege escalation flaw in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver has been discovered, allowing local attackers to bypass file write protections and inject malicious code into system processes. Security researchers have uncovered CVE-2025-55680, a high-severity privilege-escalation vulnerability in the…