A critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-31125, has been identified in the Vite development server. Due to improper path verification during URL request processing, attackers can bypass path restrictions and gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files on affected servers. This flaw is particularly…
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Malicious PDFs Responsible for 22% of All Email-Based Cyber Threats
Malicious PDF files have emerged as a dominant threat vector in email-based cyberattacks, accounting for 22% of all malicious email attachments, according to a recent report by Check Point Research. With over 87% of organizations relying on PDFs for business…
New Android Spyware Tricks Users by Demanding Passwords for Uninstallation
A newly identified Android spyware app is elevating its tactics to remain hidden and unremovable by leveraging a password prompt for uninstallation. This unsettling feature effectively blocks users from removing the app unless the correct password—set by the person who…
Critical Apache Parquet Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
A severe vulnerability has been identified in the Apache Parquet Java library, specifically within its parquet-avro module. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30065, exposes systems to potential Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks. It has been rated Critical with a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating the highest level of…
Ex-ASML Russian Employee Smuggled Trade Secrets to Moscow via USB
A former employee of Dutch semiconductor firm ASML, identified as German A. (43), stands accused of smuggling sensitive trade secrets to Russia over a span of nearly nine years. The engineer, originally from Russia, reportedly transferred confidential information using USB…
Halo ITSM Vulnerability Lets Attackers Inject Malicious SQL Code
A critical security flaw has been discovered in Halo ITSM, an IT support management software widely deployed across cloud and on-premise environments. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code, poses a significant threat to organizations relying on the…
Australian Pension Funds Hacked: Members Face Financial Losses
Several of Australia’s largest superannuation funds have been targeted in a coordinated cyberattack, leading to unauthorized access to customer accounts and financial losses for some members. Among those affected are major funds such as REST, Hostplus, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust,…
Frida Penetration Testing Toolkit Updated with Advanced Threat Monitoring APIs
In a significant update to the popular dynamic instrumentation toolkit Frida, developers have introduced powerful new APIs for advanced threat monitoring and software analysis. These enhancements, released on April 4, 2025, offer security researchers and penetration testers unprecedented capabilities in…
Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allows Request Smuggling Attacks
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Traffic Server (ATS), an open-source caching proxy server. Identified as CVE-2024-53868, this flaw enables attackers to exploit request smuggling via malformed chunked messages. Users of Apache Traffic Server are urged to upgrade to…
OpenVPN Flaw Allows Attackers Crash Servers and Run Remote Code
OpenVPN, a widely-used open-source virtual private network (VPN) software, has recently patched a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash servers and potentially execute remote code under certain conditions. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-2704, affects OpenVPN servers using specific configurations…
Operation HollowQuill Uses Malicious PDFs to Target Academic and Government Networks
A newly uncovered cyber-espionage campaign, dubbed Operation HollowQuill, has been identified as targeting academic, governmental, and defense-related networks in Russia using weaponized PDF documents. The operation, tracked by SEQRITE Labs APT-Team, leverages decoy research invitations to infiltrate systems associated with…
Qilin Operators Imitate ScreenConnect Login Page to Deploy Ransomware and Gain Admin Access
In a recent cyberattack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, threat actors successfully compromised a Managed Service Provider (MSP) by mimicking the login page of ScreenConnect, a popular Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The attack, which occurred in January…
Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
Hunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its…
UAC-0219 Hackers Leverage WRECKSTEEL PowerShell Stealer to Extract Data from Computers
In a concerning development, CERT-UA, Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team, has reported a series of cyberattacks attributed to the hacker group identified as UAC-0219. These attacks, which have been ongoing since the fall of 2024, utilize an advanced PowerShell-based malware…
New Phishing Campaign Targets Investors to Steal Login Credentials
Symantec has recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting users of Monex Securities (マネックス証券), a prominent online securities company in Japan formed through the merger of Monex, Inc. and Nikko Beans, Inc. The company provides individual investors with a range…
SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Access
Researchers from Bishop Fox have successfully exploited CVE-2024-53704, an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects SonicWall firewalls. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to hijack active SSL VPN sessions, enabling unauthorized network access without requiring user credentials. If left unpatched, the vulnerability…
DarkCloud Stealer Uses Weaponized .TAR Archives to Target Organizations and Steal Passwords
A recent cyberattack campaign leveraging the DarkCloud stealer has been identified, targeting Spanish companies and local offices of international organizations across various industries. The attackers are spoofing a legitimate Spanish company specializing in mountain and skiing equipment to deliver malicious…
New Trinda Malware Targets Android Devices by Replacing Phone Numbers During Calls
Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new version of the Triada Trojan, a sophisticated malware targeting Android devices. This variant has been found pre-installed in the firmware of counterfeit smartphones mimicking popular models, often sold at discounted prices through unauthorized online…
Cisco AnyConnect VPN Server Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Trigger DoS
Cisco has disclosed a significant vulnerability in its AnyConnect VPN Server for Meraki MX and Z Series devices, allowing authenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The flaw (CVE-2025-20212) stems from an uninitialized variable during SSL VPN session establishment and affects over 20 hardware…
Hackers Exploit Apache Tomcat Flaw to Hijack Servers and Steal SSH Credentials
A newly discovered attack campaign has exposed vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat servers, allowing hackers to hijack resources and steal SSH credentials. Researchers from Aqua Nautilus revealed that these attacks, which weaponized botnets within 30 hours of discovery, employ encrypted payloads…