Security researchers have identified significant connections between two major ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations, with evidence suggesting affiliates from the recently-disabled RansomHub group may have migrated to the Qilin ransomware operation. The investigation reveals sophisticated technical capabilities within both groups and highlights…
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SonicWALL Connect Tunnel Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Trigger DoS Attacks
A newly disclosed vulnerability in SonicWall’s Connect Tunnel Windows Client could allow malicious actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or corrupt files, according to a recent security advisory (SNWLID-2025-0007) published by SonicWall on April 16, 2025. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability,…
TheWizards Deploy ‘Spellbinder Hacking Tool’ for Global Adversary-in-the-Middle Attack
ESET researchers have uncovered sophisticated attack techniques employed by a China-aligned threat actor dubbed “TheWizards,” which has been actively targeting entities across Asia and the Middle East since 2022. The group employs a custom lateral movement tool called Spellbinder that…
Cato Networks macOS Client Vulnerability Enables Low-Privilege Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in Cato Networks’ widely used macOS VPN client has been disclosed, enabling attackers with limited access to gain full control over affected systems. Tracked as ZDI-25-252 (CVE pending), the flaw highlights mounting risks for enterprises relying on remote-access tools…
Cybercriminals Trick Tenants into Sending Rent to Fraudulent Accounts
Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity firm, has identified and named a new financially motivated Business Email Compromise (BEC) threat actor, dubbed TA2900, actively targeting individuals in France and occasionally Canada. This actor employs sophisticated social engineering tactics, sending French-language emails centered…
Researchers Turned Azure Storage Wildcards into a Stealthy Internal SOCKS5 Backdoor
Security researchers at Quarkslab have developed a new covert channel technique that exploits Microsoft’s recommended Azure Storage firewall configurations to bypass network restrictions. Their proof-of-concept tool, named “ProxyBlob,” leverages Azure Blob Storage to create a SOCKS5 proxy, allowing attackers to…
Over 90% of Cybersecurity Leaders Worldwide Report Cloud-Targeted Cyberattacks
A groundbreaking report from Rubrik Zero Labs, titled The State of Data Security: A Distributed Crisis, reveals a staggering reality for global IT and cybersecurity leaders: 90% of surveyed professionals have experienced cyberattacks within the last year, with many facing…
Ruby on Rails Vulnerability Allows CSRF Protection Bypass
A critical vulnerability in Ruby on Rails’ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism has been identified, affecting all versions since the 2022/2023 “fix” and persisting in the current implementation. This flaw undermines the framework’s ability to secure applications against CSRF…
New WordPress Malware Disguised as Anti-Malware Plugin Takes Full Control of Websites
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team has identified a new strain of WordPress malware that masquerades as a legitimate plugin, often named ‘WP-antymalwary-bot.php.’ First detected on January 22, 2025, during a routine site cleanup, this malware exhibits advanced capabilities, enabling attackers…
Microsoft Telnet Server Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Guest Login Restrictions
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft’s Telnet Server component is making headlines after researchers revealed that attackers could exploit the flaw to bypass established guest login restrictions. Security analysts warn that the flaw could pave the way for unauthorized access…
Firefox 138 Launches with Patches for Several High-Severity Flaws
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 138, marking a significant update focused on user security. The new version addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, following the Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2025-28. The Firefox browser continues its tradition of proactive security practices, ensuring users…
Anthropic Report Reveals Growing Risks from Misuse of Generative AI Misuse
A recent threat report from Anthropic, titled “Detecting and Countering Malicious Uses of Claude: March 2025,” published on April 24, has shed light on the escalating misuse of generative AI models by threat actors. The report meticulously documents four distinct…
AWS Defaults Open Stealthy Attack Paths Enabling Privilege Escalation and Account Compromise
A recent investigation by security researchers has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the default IAM roles of several Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings, including SageMaker, Glue, and EMR, as well as open-source projects like Ray. These roles, often automatically created or…
Researchers Exploit OAuth Misconfigurations to Gain Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Data
A security researcher has uncovered a serious vulnerability resulting from incorrectly configured OAuth2 credentials in a startling discovery from a recent YesWeHack bug reward engagement. This discovery, made during an in-depth analysis of a target’s web application, highlights the severe…
China-Linked Hackers Targeting Organizational Infrastructure and High-Value Clients
A leading U.S.-based cybersecurity firm, sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors have come to light. Tracked as the PurpleHaze activity cluster, these adversaries have targeted SentinelOne’s infrastructure alongside high-value organizations associated with its business ecosystem. Uncovering the PurpleHaze…
Docker Registry Vulnerability Lets macOS Users Access Any Registry Without Authorization
A recently discovered vulnerability in Docker Desktop for macOS is raising concerns in the developer and security communities. The flaw, which stems from the improper application of Registry Access Management (RAM) policies under certain conditions, could allow unauthorized access to potentially malicious…
PowerDNS DNSdist Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger Denial-of-Service
PowerDNS has issued an urgent security advisory for its DNSdist software, warning users of a critical vulnerability that could let attackers trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by exploiting flawed DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) exchanges. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30194 (CVSS score: 7.5), affects DNSdist versions 1.9.0…
WhatsApp Unveils New AI Features While Ensuring Full Message Secrecy
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging platform, has announced a major expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, promising to enhance user experience while reinforcing its longstanding commitment to privacy and message secrecy. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, has integrated its generative…
Wormable AirPlay Zero-Click RCE Flaw Allows Remote Device Hijack via Wi-Fi
A major set of vulnerabilities-collectively named “AirBorne”-in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK have been unveiled, enabling an array of severe attack vectors. Most critically, these flaws allow zero-click “wormable” Remote Code Execution (RCE), meaning attackers can take over Apple and third-party…
Chrome 136 Fixes 20-Year-Old Privacy Bug in Latest Update
Google has begun rolling out Chrome 136 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux, bringing significant security and privacy upgrades to millions of users worldwide. The update, set to be distributed over the coming days and weeks, addresses…