ESET, a leading cybersecurity firm, has shed light on one particularly insidious scheme: fake calls purportedly from government officials demanding payment for ‘missed jury duty’. Here’s how to identify and protect against these scams. Scammers employing these tactics often impersonate…
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New Spam Campaign Leverages Remote Monitoring Tools to Exploit Organizations
A sophisticated spam campaign targeting Portuguese-speaking users in Brazil has been uncovered by Cisco Talos, active since at least January 2025. This campaign exploits commercial remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, such as PDQ Connect and N-able Remote Access, to…
Researchers Turn the Tables: Scamming the Scammers in Telegram’s PigButchering Scheme
Cybersecurity specialists have devised an innovative approach to combat an emerging cybercrime called “PigButchering” on the Telegram platform. This form of cyber fraud involves scammers cultivating false relationships with victims over time, much like fattening a pig for slaughter, only…
Iranian Hackers Posing as Model Agency to Target Victims
Unit 42, the threat intelligence arm of Palo Alto Networks, has exposed a covert operation likely orchestrated by Iranian cyber actors. The campaign involves a fraudulent website, megamodelstudio[.]com, meticulously designed to impersonate the Hamburg-based Mega Model Agency. Cyberespionage Campaign Uncovered…
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Emerges as a Leading Framework for Cyberattacks
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has solidified its position as the dominant framework driving ransomware attacks in 2024, according to the latest insights from Kaspersky ahead of International Anti-Ransomware Day on May 12. Kaspersky Security Network data reveals an 18% drop in ransomware…
DOGE Big Balls Ransomware Leverages Open-Source Tools and Custom Scripts for Multi-Stage Attacks
A recent discovery by Netskope Threat Labs has brought to light a highly complex ransomware variant dubbed “DOGE Big Balls,” a derivative of the Fog ransomware. Named provocatively after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), this ransomware incorporates political statements…
Guess Which Browser Tops the List for Data Collection!
Google Chrome has emerged as the undisputed champion of data collection among 10 popular web browsers studied on the Apple App Store. Collecting a staggering 20 different data types, Chrome surpasses all competitors by a significant margin. From personal contact…
New Attack Exploits X/Twitter Ad URL Feature to Deceive Users
Silent Push Threat Analysts have recently exposed a sophisticated financial scam leveraging a vulnerability in X/Twitter’s advertising display URL feature to deceive users. This attack manipulates the platform’s URL display mechanism to present a legitimate-looking link, such as “From CNN[.]com,”…
Microsoft Bookings Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Changes to Meeting Details
Security researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Microsoft Bookings, the scheduling tool integrated with Microsoft 365. The flaw, discovered through technical analysis of the service’s appointment creation and update APIs, allows unauthorized modification of meeting details, posing risks such…
Cisco IOS XE Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory (ID: cisco-sa-iosxe-privesc-su7scvdp) following the discovery of multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities in its widely used IOS XE Software. The flaws could allow attackers with existing high-level device access to gain root privileges, jeopardizing the…
Nmap 7.96 Released with Enhanced Scanning Capabilities and Updated Libraries
The popular network mapping and security auditing tool Nmap has released version 7.96, featuring a host of significant improvements. This latest version introduces parallel forward DNS resolution for dramatically faster hostname scanning, upgraded core libraries, new scripting capabilities, and enhanced…
Cisco IOS, XE, and XR Vulnerability Allows Remote Device Reboots
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory (cisco-sa-twamp-kV4FHugn) warning of a critical vulnerability in its widely used IOS, IOS XE, and IOS XR software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20154, allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by forcing devices to…
OpenCTI: Free Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform for Security Experts
OpenCTI (Open Cyber Threat Intelligence) stands out as a free, open source platform specifically designed to address this need-delivering robust capabilities for cyber threat intelligence (CTI) management and analysis. Created by Filigran, OpenCTI allows organizations to structure, store, and visualize…
LockBit Ransomware Group Breached: Internal Chats and Data Leaked Online
The notorious LockBit ransomware group, once considered one of the world’s most prolific cyber extortion rings, has itself become the victim of a major cyberattack. On May 7, attackers breached and defaced the group’s dark web sites, leaking a trove…
Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controllers Vulnerability Lets Attackers Seize Full Control
A critical security flaw has been discovered in Cisco IOS XE Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), potentially allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full control of affected devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, lets attackers upload arbitrary files and execute commands with…
Agenda Ransomware Group Enhances Tactics with SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER
The Agenda ransomware group, also known as Qilin, has been reported to intensify its attacks in the first quarter of 2025, targeting critical sectors like healthcare, technology, financial services, and telecommunications across the US, the Netherlands, Brazil, India, and the…
Top Ransomware Groups Target Financial Sector, 406 Incidents Revealed
Flashpoint analysts have reported that between April 2024 and April 2025, the financial sector emerged as a prime target for cyber threat actors, with 406 publicly disclosed victims falling prey to ransomware attacks alone. This figure accounts for roughly seven…
Healthcare Sector Becomes a Major Target for Cyber Attacks in 2025
The healthcare sector has emerged as a prime target for cyber attackers, driven by the increasing reliance on cloud applications and the rapid integration of generative AI (genAI) tools into organizational workflows. According to the Netskope Threat Labs Report for…
PoC Tool Released to Detect Servers Affected by Critical Apache Parquet Vulnerability
F5 Labs has released a new proof-of-concept (PoC) tool designed to help organizations detect servers vulnerable to the recently disclosed Apache Parquet vulnerability, CVE-2025-30065. This vulnerability, which received a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, puts countless data-driven environments at risk…
SysAid ITSM Vulnerabilities Enables Pre-Auth Remote Command Execution
Security researchers have disclosed a chain of critical vulnerabilities affecting SysAid ITSM’s On-Premise solution, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute remote commands by exploiting several pre-auth XML External Entity (XXE) injection flaws. The vulnerabilities, registered as CVE-2025-2775, CVE-2025-2776, and CVE-2025-2777, highlight…
Russian Company Gains Full Control Over Critical Open Source Easyjson Library
A startling discovery by Hunted Labs has brought to light a potential security risk lurking within the heart of the cloud-native ecosystem. The open source Go package easyjson, widely used for optimizing JSON serialization and deserialization, has been found to…
CISA Warns of Cyber Threats to Oil and Gas SCADA and ICS Networks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new alert warning critical infrastructure operators-particularly those in the oil and natural gas sector-of emerging cyber threats targeting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) networks.…
DragonForce: Emerging Hybrid Cyber Threat in the 2025 Ransomware Landscape
DragonForce has swiftly risen as a formidable player in 2025, embodying a hybrid threat that blends ideological ambiguity with ruthless opportunism. First identified in December 2023 with the debut of its “DragonLeaks” dark web portal, DragonForce may trace its origins…
Lampion Banking Malware Uses ClickFix Lures to Steal Banking Credentials
Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto Networks, a highly targeted malicious campaign orchestrated by the threat actors behind the Lampion banking malware has been uncovered. Active since at least 2019, Lampion is an infostealer notorious for extracting sensitive banking information.…
Researchers Simulate DPRK’s Largest Cryptocurrency Heist Through Compromised macOS Developer and AWS Pivoting
Security researchers at Elastic have recreated the intricate details of the February 21, 2025, ByBit cryptocurrency heist, where approximately 400,000 ETH-valued at over a billion dollars-was stolen. Attributed to North Korea’s elite cyber unit, TraderTraitor, this attack exploited a trusted…
Mirai Botnet Actively Targeting GeoVision IoT Devices for Command Injection Exploits
The Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has identified active exploitation of command injection vulnerabilities in discontinued GeoVision Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-6047 and CVE-2024-11120, were initially disclosed in June and November 2024, respectively,…
IBM Cognos Analytics Security Vulnerability Allowed Unauthorized File Uploads
IBM has issued a security bulletin addressing two newly discovered, high-severity vulnerabilities in its Cognos Analytics platform. These flaws, tracked as CVE-2024-40695 (Malicious File Upload) and CVE-2024-51466 (Expression Language Injection), potentially expose enterprise systems to unauthorized file uploads and the risk of sensitive data…
Critical AWS Amplify Studio Flaw Allowed Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has addressed a critical security flaw (CVE-2025-4318) in its AWS Amplify Studio platform, which could have allowed authenticated attackers to execute malicious JavaScript code during component rendering. The vulnerability, publicly disclosed on May 5, 2025, affects the amplify-codegen-ui package, a…
Severe Kibana Flaw Allowed Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Elastic’s Kibana platform has put thousands of businesses at risk, with attackers able to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-25014, carries a critical CVSS score of 9.1, underscoring the urgency for…
IT Worker from Computacenter Let Girlfriend Into Deutsche Bank’s Restricted Areas
A former information technology manager has filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging a major security breach at Deutsche Bank’s Manhattan headquarters, claiming a fellow IT contractor repeatedly brought his girlfriend – an unauthorized Chinese national with computer expertise – into the…
NSO Group Ordered to Pay $168 Million to WhatsApp in US Spyware Verdict
A federal jury in California has ordered Israeli spyware maker NSO Group to pay approximately $168 million in damages to WhatsApp. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, represents a pivotal victory in the ongoing global battle against commercial cyberespionage and sets…
UNC3944 Hackers Shift from SIM Swapping to Ransomware and Data Extortion
UNC3944, a financially-motivated threat actor also linked to the group known as Scattered Spider, has transitioned from niche SIM swapping operations targeting telecommunications organizations to a more aggressive focus on ransomware and data theft extortion across diverse industries. Initially observed…
Uncovering the Security Risks of Data Exposure in AI-Powered Tools like Snowflake’s CORTEX
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the technological landscape, tools like Snowflake’s CORTEX Search Service are revolutionizing data retrieval with advanced fuzzy search and LLM-driven Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities. However, beneath the promise of efficiency lies a critical security…
BFDOOR Malware Targets Organizations to Establish Long-Term Persistence
The BPFDoor malware has emerged as a significant threat targeting domestic and international organizations, particularly in the telecommunications sector. First identified by PwC in 2021, BPFDoor is a highly sophisticated backdoor malware designed to infiltrate Linux systems with an emphasis…
Over 2,800 Hacked Websites Targeting MacOS Users with AMOS Stealer Malware
Cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a massive malware campaign targeting MacOS users through approximately 2,800 compromised websites. The operation, dubbed “MacReaper,” uses sophisticated social engineering and blockchain technology to deliver the Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware, capable of stealing passwords, cryptocurrency wallets,…
Microsoft Alerts That Default Helm Charts May Expose Kubernetes Apps to Data Leaks
Microsoft’s cybersecurity research team has issued a stark warning about the risks of using default Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment templates, revealing that popular cloud-native applications like Apache Pinot, Meshery, and Selenium Grid are being deployed with critical security gaps.…
Hackers Bypass AI Filters from Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta Using a Simple Emoji
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the content moderation systems of AI models developed by industry giants Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta. Hackers have reportedly found a way to bypass the stringent filters designed to prevent the generation of…
Ransomware Attacks on Food & Agriculture Industry Surge 100% – 84 Attacks in Just 3 Months
The food and agriculture industry is facing an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity threats in 2025, with ransomware attacks doubling in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024. Speaking at the RSA Conference on Thursday, Jonathan Braley, director…
Popular Instagram Blogger’s Account Hacked to Phish Users and Steal Banking Credentials
A high-profile Russian Instagram blogger recently fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, where scammers hijacked her account to orchestrate a fake $125,000 cash giveaway. The attackers employed advanced techniques, including AI-generated deepfake videos and meticulously crafted phishing campaigns, to deceive…
Microsoft Resolves Group Policy Issue Blocking Windows 11 24H2 Installation
Microsoft has resolved a critical enterprise-focused bug that blocked organizations from deploying Windows 11 24H2 through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), alongside addressing a separate dual-boot Linux compatibility issue tied to older security updates. These fixes come as part of…
Darcula PhaaS: 884,000 Credit Card Details Stolen from 13 Million Global User Clicks
The Darcula group has orchestrated a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation, dubbed Magic Cat, compromising an estimated 884,000 credit card details from over 13 million user interactions worldwide. This smishing (SMS phishing) campaign, first detected in December 2023, impersonates trusted brands…
Initial Access Brokers Play a Vital Role in Modern Ransomware Attacks
The ransomware threat landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with specialized cybercriminals like Initial Access Brokers (IAbBs) emerging as critical enablers in the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) ecosystem. These actors serve as high-value middlemen, focusing on breaching organizational networks and selling…
Hackers Targeting Schools and Universities in New Mexico with Cyber Attacks
A major cyberattack on the Coweta County School System’s computer network occurred late Friday night, which is a worrying development for New Mexico’s educational institutions. The unauthorized intrusion, detected around 7:00 p.m., prompted immediate action from the school system’s IT department and external cybersecurity partners. Following established protocols, critical systems were taken offline to halt the malicious activity and trace its origins. This…
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Office Apps Now Protected by SafeLinks at Click Time
Microsoft announced a major update aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of its flagship AI-powered productivity assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and its suite of Office apps. The integration of SafeLinks protection at time-of-click marks a significant step forward in safeguarding users…
DragonForce Ransomware Targets Major UK Retailers, Including Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-Op
Major UK retailers including Harrods, Marks and Spencer, and Co-Op are currently experiencing significant service disruptions following a series of coordinated ransomware attacks attributed to the DragonForce group. The attacks have affected critical business functions including payment systems, inventory management,…
Google’s NotebookLM Introduces Voice Summaries in Over 50 Languages
Google has significantly expanded the capabilities of NotebookLM, its AI-powered research tool, by introducing Audio Overviews in more than 50 languages. This enhancement builds upon the platform’s global expansion to over 200 countries last year and marks a pivotal development…
OpenAI Shifts For-Profit Branch to Public Benefit Corporation, Staying Under Nonprofit Oversight
Landmark organizational shift, OpenAI announced its transition from a capped-profit LLC to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while maintaining governance under its original nonprofit structure. The move, detailed in a May 2025 letter from CEO Sam Altman, aims to balance…
Android Security Update -A Critical RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released critical security patches for Android devices to address 57 vulnerabilities across multiple subsystems, including an actively exploited remote code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2025-27363. The May 2025 security bulletin confirms this high-severity vulnerability in Android’s System component…
Hackers Exploit Fake Chrome Error Pages to Deploy Malicious Scripts on Windows Users
Hackers are leveraging a sophisticated social engineering technique dubbed “ClickFix” to trick Windows users into executing malicious scripts on their systems. This method capitalizes on fake error pages and notifications that mimic legitimate alerts, often resembling Chrome browser errors or…
UK Retail Chains Targeted by Ransomware Attackers Claiming Data Theft
Major ransomware campaign targeting UK retailers has escalated as hackers provided BBC News with evidence of extensive network infiltration and data theft from Co-op, contradicting the company’s initial statements that downplayed the incident. The cyber criminals, operating under the name…
Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A critical security vulnerability in the Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server has come under active exploit, security researchers from Arctic Wolf have warned. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-7399, allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and compromise digital signage infrastructure in organizations…
Threat Actor Evades SentinelOne EDR to Deploy Babuk Ransomware
Aon’s Stroz Friedberg Incident Response Services has uncovered a method used by a threat actor to bypass SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) protections, ultimately deploying a variant of the notorious Babuk ransomware. SentinelOne EDR, a widely-used endpoint protection solution,…
New ClickFix Attack Imitates Ministry of Defence Website to Target Windows & Linux Systems
A newly identified cyberattack campaign has surfaced, leveraging the recognizable branding of India’s Ministry of Defence to distribute cross-platform malware targeting both Windows and Linux systems. Uncovered by threat intelligence researchers at Hunt.io, this operation employs a ClickFix-style infection chain,…
Firefox’s Future Uncertain Without Google Search Deal, Insider Warns
Mozilla’s Chief Financial Officer testified that Firefox could face extinction if Justice Department proposals targeting Google’s search dominance are fully implemented, revealing the browser’s precarious financial position amid ongoing antitrust proceedings. Mozilla Corporation CFO Eric Muhlheim delivered stark testimony Friday,…
xAI API Key Leak Exposes Proprietary Language Models on GitHub
Employee at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI inadvertently exposed a private API key on GitHub for over two months, granting unauthorized access to proprietary large language models (LLMs) fine-tuned on internal data from SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter/X. Security researchers…
TikTok Hit with €530 Million Fine Over Data Transfers to China
Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a landmark €530 million fine on TikTok Technology Limited for illegally transferring European Economic Area (EEA) user data to China and failing to meet transparency obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).…
Researcher Exploits Regex Filter Flaw to Gain Remote Code Execution
Target application included a username field restricted by a frontend regex filter (/^[a-zA-Z0-9]{1,20}$/), designed to accept only alphanumeric characters. While this initially appeared robust, the researcher discovered that the backend failed to revalidate inputs after the regex check. This oversight…
Google Gemini Introduces Built-In Image Editing in App
Google has integrated advanced AI-powered image editing tools directly into its Gemini app, enabling users to manipulate both AI-generated and uploaded images through text prompts. The update, which began rolling out globally on May 5, 2025, introduces multi-step editing workflows,…
New GPOHound Tool Analyzes Active Directory GPOs for Escalation Risks
Security researchers have released GPOHound, a powerful open-source tool designed to analyze Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory environments for misconfigurations and privilege escalation risks. Developed by cybersecurity firm Cogiceo, the tool automates the detection of insecure settings like exposed…
Signal App Used by Trump Associate Targeted in Security Breach
A major security scare has erupted in Washington after reports emerged that a Trump associate was using an unofficial version of the secure messaging platform Signal-an application that was subsequently targeted in a data breach, according to a Sunday report…
Critical Microsoft 0-Click Telnet Vulnerability Enables Credential Theft Without User Action
A critical vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe), enabling attackers to steal Windows credentials from unsuspecting users, even without interaction in certain network scenarios. Security researchers warn that this “zero-click” flaw could be readily exploited in corporate…
Windows Deployment Services Hit by 0-Click UDP Flaw Leading to System Failures
A newly discovered pre-authentication denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) exposes enterprise networks to instant system crashes via malicious UDP packets. Dubbed a “0-click” flaw, attackers can exploit it remotely without user interaction, draining server memory until critical services…
CISA Issues Alert on Langflow Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in Langflow, a popular open-source framework for building language model applications. Tracked as CVE-2025-3248, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code remotely, posing…
Gunra Ransomware’s Double‑Extortion Playbook and Global Impact
Gunra Ransomware, has surfaced as a formidable threat in April 2025, targeting Windows systems across industries such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. As reported by CYFIRMA, this ransomware employs a sophisticated double-extortion strategy, encrypting victims’ data while exfiltrating sensitive…
Hackers Use Pahalgam Attack-Themed Decoys to Target Indian Government Officials
The Seqrite Labs APT team has uncovered a sophisticated cyber campaign by the Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe (APT36) targeting Indian Government and Defense personnel. This operation, centered around the recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, leverages emotionally charged themes…
RomCom RAT Targets UK Organizations Through Compromised Customer Feedback Portals
The Russian-based threat group RomCom, also known as Storm-0978, Tropical Scorpius, and Void Rabisu, has been targeting UK companies in the retail, hospitality, and critical national infrastructure (CNI) sectors in a recently discovered cyber espionage and profit-driven operation called “Operation…
Hackers Target HR Departments With Fake Resumes to Spread More_eggs Malware
The financially motivated threat group Venom Spider, also tracked as TA4557, has shifted its focus to corporate Human Resources (HR) departments with a highly targeted spear-phishing operation. According to research by Arctic Wolf Labs, the group is leveraging legitimate job…
Hackers Exploit 21 Apps to Take Full Control of E-Commerce Servers
Cybersecurity firm Sansec has uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack that has compromised 21 popular e-commerce applications, granting hackers full control over hundreds of online stores. This malicious campaign, which began with the injection of backdoors as early as six…
Chimera Malware: Outsmarting Antivirus, Firewalls, and Human Defenses
X Business, a small e-commerce store dealing in handmade home décor, became the latest victim of a devastating cyberattack orchestrated by a sophisticated malware strain known as Chimera. What begann as a routine inventory management system update spiraled into a…
Hackers Selling SS7 0-Day Exploit on Dark Web for $5,000
A newly discovered dark web listing claims to sell a critical SS7 protocol exploit for $5,000, raising alarms about global telecom security. The seller, operating under the alias “GatewayPhantom,” is marketing the 0-day vulnerability as a tool for SMS interception,…
LUMMAC.V2 Stealer Uses ClickFix Technique to Deceive Users into Executing Malicious Commands
The LUMMAC.V2 infostealer malware, also known as Lumma or Lummastealer, has emerged as a significant threat, employing the cunning “ClickFix” social engineering technique to compromise unsuspecting users. This malware, rewritten from C to C++ with an advanced binary morpher, targets…
MediaTek Fixes Multiple Security Flaws in Smartphone, Tablet, and TV Chipsets
MediaTek, a leading provider of chipset technology for smartphones, tablets, AIoT, and smart TVs, has released critical patches addressing several security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio. The newly published MediaTek Product Security Bulletin details the flaws, their potential impacts, and…
xAI Developer Accidentally Leaks API Key Granting Access to SpaceX, Tesla, and X LLMs
An employee at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, inadvertently disclosed a sensitive API key on GitHub, potentially exposing proprietary large language models (LLMs) linked to SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter/X. Cybersecurity specialists estimate the leak remained active for two months,…
North Korean Hacker Tries to Infiltrate Kraken Through Job Application
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has disclosed that it recently thwarted an infiltration attempt by a suspected North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. The attempted breach highlights the increasing sophistication of state-backed cyber operations targeting the digital assets sector.…
Multiple Flaws in Tenda RX2 Pro Let Attackers Gain Admin Access
Security researchers have uncovered a series of critical vulnerabilities in the Tenda RX2 Pro Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router (Firmware V16.03.30.14), which could allow remote attackers to gain administrative access and, in many cases, full root shell on the device.…
Hackers Exploit Email Fields to Launch XSS and SSRF Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are raising alarms as hackers increasingly weaponize email input fields to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) and server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks. These vulnerabilities, often overlooked in web applications, allow attackers to bypass security controls, steal data, and compromise servers. Email input fields…
Luna Moth Hackers Use Fake Helpdesk Domains to Target Victims
A recent investigation by cybersecurity firm EclecticIQ, in collaboration with threat hunters, has exposed a surge in malicious activity tied to the Luna Moth hacking group. The actors are now leveraging fake helpdesk-themed domains to impersonate legitimate businesses and steal sensitive data.…
Researcher Uses Copilot with WinDbg to Simplify Windows Crash Dump Analysis
A researcher has unveiled a novel integration between AI-powered Copilot and Microsoft’s WinDbg, dramatically simplifying Windows crash dump analysis. For decades, debugging Windows crash dumps has been a labor-intensive task. Engineers have been stuck manually entering cryptic commands like !analyze -v and…
SonicBoom Attack Chain Lets Hackers Bypass Login and Gain Admin Control
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a dangerous new exploitation technique, dubbed the “SonicBoom Attack Chain,” which allows hackers to bypass authentication and seize administrative control over SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. This attack leverages a combination of recently disclosed vulnerabilities,…
Apache Parquet Java Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-46762) has been discovered in Apache Parquet Java, exposing systems using the parquet-avro module to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The flaw, disclosed by Apache Parquet contributor Gang Wu on May 2, 2025, impacts versions up to…
NCSC Warns of Ransomware Attacks Targeting UK Organisations
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued technical guidance following a series of cyber attacks targeting UK retailers. These incidents have prompted concerns about the evolving threat landscape, particularly regarding ransomware and data extortion techniques. The NCSC’s National Resilience Director,…
Claude AI Abused in Influence-as-a-Service Operations and Campaigns
Claude AI, developed by Anthropic, has been exploited by malicious actors in a range of adversarial operations, most notably a financially motivated “influence-as-a-service” campaign. This operation leveraged Claude’s advanced language capabilities to manage over 100 social media bot accounts across…
Threat Actors Attacking U.S. Citizens Via Social Engineering Attack
As Tax Day on April 15 approaches, a alarming cybersecurity threat has emerged targeting U.S. citizens, according to a detailed report from Seqrite Labs. Security researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign exploiting the tax season through sophisticated social engineering tactics,…
TerraStealer Strikes: Browser Credential & Sensitive‑Data Heists on the Rise
Insikt Group has uncovered two new malware families, TerraStealerV2 and TerraLogger, attributed to the notorious financially motivated threat actor Golden Chickens, also known as Venom Spider. Active between January and April 2025, these tools signal a persistent evolution in the…
MintsLoader Malware Uses Sandbox and Virtual Machine Evasion Techniques
MintsLoader, a malicious loader first observed in 2024, has emerged as a formidable tool in the arsenal of multiple threat actors, including the notorious TAG-124 (LandUpdate808) and SocGholish groups. This malware, identified in phishing and drive-by download campaigns, employs advanced…
Threat Actors Use AiTM Attacks with Reverse Proxies to Bypass MFA
Cybercriminals are intensifying their efforts to undermine multi-factor authentication (MFA) through adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks, leveraging reverse proxies to intercept sensitive data. As phishing tactics grow more advanced, traditional defenses like spam filters and user training are proving insufficient. Attackers deploy…
Threat Actors Target Critical National Infrastructure with New Malware and Tools
A recent investigation by the FortiGuard Incident Response (FGIR) team has uncovered a sophisticated, long-term cyber intrusion targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) in the Middle East, attributed to an Iranian state-sponsored threat group. Spanning from at least May 2023 to…
New StealC V2 Upgrade Targets Microsoft Installer Packages and PowerShell Scripts
StealC, a notorious information stealer and malware downloader first sold in January 2023, has rolled out its version 2 (V2) in March 2025 with sophisticated enhancements. This latest iteration introduces a range of new capabilities, focusing on advanced payload delivery…
Subscription-Based Scams Targeting Users to Steal Credit Card Information
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have identified a significant uptick in subscription-based scams, characterized by an unprecedented level of sophistication and scale. These fraudulent operations, involving over 200 meticulously crafted websites, are designed to deceive users into divulging sensitive credit card…
Hackers Weaponize Go Modules to Deliver Disk‑Wiping Malware, Causing Massive Data Loss
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the Go programming language ecosystem in April 2025. Hackers have weaponized three malicious Go modules-github[.]com/truthfulpharm/prototransform, github[.]com/blankloggia/go-mcp, and github[.]com/steelpoor/tlsproxy-to deploy devastating disk-wiping malware. Leveraging the decentralized nature of Go’s module system, where…
RansomHub Taps SocGholish: WebDAV & SCF Exploits Fuel Credential Heists
SocGholish, a notorious loader malware, has evolved into a critical tool for cybercriminals, often delivering payloads like Cobalt Strike and, more recently, RansomHub ransomware. Darktrace’s Threat Research team has tracked multiple incidents since January 2025, where threat actors exploited SocGholish…
Hundreds of Fortune 500 Companies Have Unknowingly Employed North Korean IT Operatives
North Korean nationals have successfully infiltrated the employee ranks of major global corporations at a scale previously underestimated, creating a pervasive threat to IT infrastructure and sensitive data worldwide. Security experts revealed at the RSAC 2025 Conference that the infiltration…
State-Sponsored Hacktivism on the Rise, Transforming the Cyber Threat Landscape
Global cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, as state-sponsored hacktivism gains traction amid ongoing conflicts. In 2024, Forescout Technologies Inc. documented 780 hacktivist attacks, predominantly conducted by four groups operating on opposite sides of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts:…
Stealthy New NodeJS Backdoor Infects Users Through CAPTCHA Verifications
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing fake CAPTCHA verification screens to deploy a stealthy NodeJS backdoor. The attack, part of the broader KongTuke campaign, leverages compromised websites to distribute malicious JavaScript that ultimately deploys advanced remote access…
Tsunami Malware Surge: Blending Miners and Credential Stealers in Active Attacks
Security researchers have recently discovered a sophisticated malware operation called the “Tsunami-Framework” that combines credential theft, cryptocurrency mining, and potential botnet capabilities. The framework employs advanced evasion techniques to bypass security measures and maintain persistent access to infected systems. Analysis…
NVIDIA Riva AI Speech Flaw Let Hackers Gain Unauthorized Access to Abuse GPU Resources & API keys
Researchers have uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in NVIDIA Riva, a breakthrough AI speech technology platform used for transcription, voice assistants, and conversational AI. The flaws, now formally recognized as CVE-2025-23242 and CVE-2025-23243, expose enterprise users to potential unauthorized access and…
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity: Threats, Defenses & the Dark Web Insights Report 2025
Check Point Research’s latest AI Security Report 2025 reveals a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape where artificial intelligence simultaneously presents unprecedented threats and defensive capabilities. The comprehensive investigation, which included dark web surveillance and insights from Check Point’s GenAI Protect platform,…
Hackers Exploit Critical NodeJS Vulnerabilities to Hijack Jenkins Agents for RCE
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in the Node.js CI/CD infrastructure, exposing internal Jenkins agents to remote code execution and raising the risk of supply chain attacks. These flaws stemmed from the integration and communication gaps between multiple DevOps platforms-specifically…
Hackers Exploit New Eye Pyramid Offensive Tool With Python to Launch Cyber Attacks
Security researchers from Intrinsec have published a comprehensive analysis revealing significant overlaps in infrastructure between multiple ransomware operations and the open-source offensive tool, Eye Pyramid. Their investigation, which began by examining a Python backdoor used by the RansomHub ransomware group,…
New MCP-Based Attack Techniques and Their Application in Building Advanced Security Tools
MCP, developed by Anthropic, allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interface seamlessly with external tools, enabling the creation of agentic AI systems that can autonomously perform complex tasks. As organizations increasingly integrate MCP, new attack techniques have emerged, highlighting the…