Glasgow City Council has issued an urgent alert to drivers across the region following a surge in scam text messages targeting unsuspecting motorists with fraudulent demands for parking fine payments. The authority has confirmed that these deceptive communications, often embedded…
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RIFT: Open-Source Rust Malware Analyzer Released by Microsoft
As cybercriminals and nation-state actors increasingly turn to the Rust programming language for malware development, Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center has unveiled a powerful new open-source tool called RIFT to help security analysts combat this growing threat. Rust, renowned for its…
Critical D-Link Router Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution by Attackers
A series of critical security vulnerabilities have been identified in D-Link DIR-816 routers, exposing users worldwide to the risk of remote code execution and network compromise. The flaws affect all hardware revisions and firmware versions of the DIR-816 (non-US), which…
Scattered Spider Targets Tech Companies with Phishing Frameworks like Evilginx and Social Engineering Tactics
The notorious hacking collective Scattered Spider, also known as UNC3944 or Octo Tempest, has emerged as a formidable threat to high-value industries, with a particular focus on technology, finance, and retail sectors. Recent research reveals that 81% of the group’s…
Threat Actors Impersonate WPS Office and DeepSeek to Spread Sainbox RAT
A malicious campaign has emerged, targeting Chinese-speaking users through fake installers of popular software such as WPS Office, Sogou, and DeepSeek. This operation, attributed with medium confidence to the China-based adversary group Silver Fox, leverages phishing websites that mimic legitimate…
RDP Under Siege: How RansomHub Uses Mimikatz and IP Scanners to Breach Networks
A threat actor using the RansomHub ransomware carried out a painstakingly planned attack beginning in November 2024 in a terrifying cyber intrusion that was recently reported by DFIR Labs. The assault began with a password spray attack targeting an exposed…
Canada Orders Chinese Vendor Hikvision to Cease Local Surveillance Activities
The Canadian government has ordered Hikvision, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of surveillance cameras, to halt all operations in Canada and shut down its local business. The decision, announced late Friday by Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, follows a comprehensive…
New Report Reveals Exploited Vulnerabilities as Leading Cause of Ransomware Attacks on Organizations
A groundbreaking report titled “The State of Ransomware 2025” by Sophos, released in June 2025, has shed light on the persistent and evolving threat of ransomware attacks targeting organizations worldwide. The study, based on responses from 3,400 victims, identifies exploited…
Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 2.2 Million Shoppers
Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC, a major grocery retail operator, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of over 2.2 million shoppers across the United States, including nearly 100,000 residents of Maine. The breach, which was…
IBM WebSphere Application Server Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
A critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-36038, has been discovered in IBM WebSphere Application Server, exposing organizations to the risk of remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers. This flaw, which affects widely deployed versions 8.5 and 9.0, is rated with a CVSS…
Synology ABM Vulnerability Leaks Microsoft 365 Sensitive Information
A critical vulnerability in Synology’s Active Backup for Microsoft 365 (ABM) has exposed sensitive data from Microsoft 365 tenants worldwide, potentially impacting over a million organizations relying on the popular backup solution. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-4679, allowed attackers to access confidential Microsoft…
Zig Strike: New Offensive Toolkit Generates Payloads to Evade AV, EDR, and XDR
A newly released offensive cybersecurity toolkit, Zig Strike, is making waves in the security community for its advanced ability to generate payloads that evade traditional and next-generation security defenses, including antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Extended Detection and…
Hackers Exploit Bluetooth Flaws to Eavesdrop via Headphones and Earbuds
In a major security revelation, researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in millions of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, enabling hackers to eavesdrop on conversations, hijack devices, and access sensitive data—all without user authentication or pairing. The flaws, discovered by German security…
Threat Actors Transform GIFTEDCROOK Stealer into an Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The Arctic Wolf Labs team has uncovered a dramatic transformation in the capabilities of the GIFTEDCROOK infostealer, wielded by the threat group UAC-0226. Initially identified as a rudimentary browser data stealer in early 2025, this malware has undergone rapid evolution…
ESET Warns Cybercriminals Are Targeting NFC Data for Contactless Payments
ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack vector exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) data, initially targeting Czech banking customers but now spreading worldwide. According to the ESET Threat Report H1 2025, the incidence of NFC-related attacks has skyrocketed, with telemetry…
Threat Actors Exploit Windows and Linux Server Vulnerabilities to Deploy Web Shells
Threat actors have been observed exploiting file upload vulnerabilities to deploy web shells and advanced malware on both Windows and Linux systems. The campaign, which showcases a blend of publicly available tools and custom malicious payloads, indicates a highly coordinated…
Beware of Trending TikTok Videos Promoting Pirated Apps That Deliver Stealer Malware
A sophisticated social engineering campaign has surfaced on TikTok, leveraging the platform’s massive user base and algorithmic reach to distribute information-stealing malware, specifically Vidar and StealC. Identified by Trend Research, this attack uses potentially AI-generated videos to deceive users into…
Weaponized DeepSeek Installers Deploy Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a malicious campaign exploiting fake software installers, including those mimicking popular tools like DeepSeek, Sogou, and WPS Office, to deliver dangerous malware payloads such as the Sainbox RAT (a variant of Gh0stRAT) and the Hidden…
Cybercriminals Exploit CapCut Popularity to Steal Apple ID Credentials and Credit Card Data
Threat actors have capitalized on the immense popularity of CapCut, the leading short-form video editing app, to orchestrate a highly deceptive phishing campaign. According to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), attackers are deploying meticulously crafted fake invoices that impersonate…
Malicious Passlib Python Package Triggers Windows Shutdowns with Invalid Inputs
A deceptive and destructive Python package named psslib, uncovered by Socket’s Threat Research Team, poses a severe risk to developers by masquerading as a legitimate password security solution. Published by the threat actor identified as umaraq, this malicious package typosquats…