In a swift and highly coordinated attack, LockBit ransomware operators exploited a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Atlassian Confluence servers, targeting an exposed Windows server. This vulnerability, rated CVSS 10.0, enabled unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by…
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GhostSocks Malware Uses SOCKS5 Proxy to Evade Detection Systems
GhostSocks, a Golang-based SOCKS5 backconnect proxy malware, has emerged as a significant threat within the cybercrime ecosystem. First identified in October 2023 on Russian-language forums, its distribution expanded to English-speaking criminal platforms by mid-2024. This malware operates as part of…
The GitVenom campaign: cryptocurrency theft using GitHub
Kaspersky researchers discovered GitVenom campaign distributing stealers and open-source backdoors via fake GitHub projects. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: The GitVenom campaign: cryptocurrency theft using GitHub
Data Leak Exposes TopSec’s Role in China’s Censorship-as-a-Service Operations An analysis of a data leak from a Chinese cybersecurity company TopSec has revealed that it likely offers censorship-as-a-service solutions to prospective customers, including a state-owned enterprise in the country. Founded…
SpyLend Android malware found on Google Play enabled financial cyber crime and extortion
CYFIRMA researchers discovered that the SpyLend Android malware was downloaded 100,000 times from the official app store Google Play. CYFIRMA researchers discovered an Android malware, named SpyLend, which was distributed through Google Play as Finance Simplified. The malware targets Indian…
DeepSeek Unveils FlashMLA, A Decoding Kernel That’s Make Things Blazingly Fast
DeepSeek has launched FlashMLA, a groundbreaking Multi-head Latent Attention (MLA) decoding kernel optimized for NVIDIA’s Hopper GPU architecture, marking the first major release of its Open Source Week initiative. This innovative tool achieves unprecedented performance metrics of 3000 GB/s memory…
Parallels Desktop 0-Day Vulnerability Gain Root Privileges – PoC Released
A critical 0-day vulnerability in Parallels Desktop virtualization software has been publicly disclosed, enabling local attackers to escalate privileges to root-level access on macOS systems. All versions of Parallels Desktop, including the most recent 20.2.1 (55876), are vulnerable to the…
Hackers Exploited Confluence Server Vulnerability To Deploy LockBit Ransomware
A sophisticated ransomware attack leveraging a critical Atlassian Confluence vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527, CVSS 10.0) has been uncovered, culminating in the deployment of LockBit Black ransomware across enterprise networks within two hours of initial compromise. The attackers orchestrated a multi-stage intrusion involving…
A week in security (February 17 – February 23)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 17 to February 23 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 17 – February 23)
The Essential Guide to Horizon Scanning in Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, compliance and regulatory frameworks are evolving faster than ever. The risk of falling behind on these changes can be severe. Enter horizon scanning—a concept that’s rapidly gaining traction in compliance and regulatory risk management. …
North Koreans Steal $1.5bn From Crypto Exchange Bybit
North Korea’s Lazarus Group identified as attackers behind theft of $1.46bn in Ethereum tokens from Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: North Koreans Steal $1.5bn From Crypto Exchange Bybit
$1.5B Bybit hack, UK E2E pulled, PayPal phishing emails
Hacker steals nearly $1.5 billion from Bybit crypto wallet Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption in the UK PayPal “New Address” feature abused in phishing scam Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor It’s 2025. This is your sign to get a…
Inside a Cyber Crime Group: Cyber Security Today for Monday, Feb 24, 2025
Unveiling Cybercrime: Black Basta Leaks, VPN Attacks, RCMP Crackdown & AI Vulnerabilities In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim Love discusses the leaked chat logs of the Black Basta Ransomware Group, a colossal cyber attack targeting VPN devices with 2.8…
Fake ChatGPT Premium Phishing Scam Spreads to Steal User Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service has surged globally, targeting users with fraudulent payment requests to steal credentials. Cybersecurity firm Symantec recently identified emails spoofing ChatGPT’s branding, urging recipients to renew a fictional $24 monthly subscription.…
Exim Mail Transfer Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious SQL Queries
Security researchers have uncovered a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-26794) in Exim, the widely-used mail transfer agent (MTA) that powers over 60% of internet mail servers. The flaw enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through specially crafted ETRN…
10 Best DevOps Tools in 2025
The term “DevOps” is a combination of the words “development” and “operations.” Promoting the development and operation processes collectively is a cultural requirement. A single team can now manage the entire application lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and operations. System…
UniFi Protect Camera Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution Attacks
Ubiquiti Networks has issued an urgent security advisory addressing five critical vulnerabilities in its UniFi Protect camera ecosystem, including two flaws enabling unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The vulnerabilities, discovered during the 2025 Pwn2Own Toronto hacking competition and disclosed…
Parallels Desktop 0-Day Exploit Enables Root Privileges – PoC Released
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Parallels Desktop virtualization software has been publicly disclosed after seven months of unresolved reporting, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to the root level on macOS systems. The proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code demonstrates two distinct bypass…
Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploitation in Telecom Hits
Cisco Talos has been actively tracking reports of extensive intrusion attempts targeting multiple major U.S. telecommunications companies. First identified in late 2024 and subsequently confirmed by the US government, this activity is attributed to a highly advanced threat actor known…
Exim Mail Transfer Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Inject Malicious SQL
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent (CVE-2025-26794) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, revealing a critical SQL injection flaw that enables attackers to compromise email systems and manipulate underlying databases. The vulnerability, confirmed in Exim…