A significant vulnerability has been identified in large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, raising concerns over their susceptibility to adversarial attacks. Researchers have highlighted how these models can be manipulated through techniques like prompt injection, which exploit their text-generation…
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New Research Aims to Strengthen MITRE ATT&CK for Evolving Cyber Threats
A recent study by researchers from the National University of Singapore and NCS Cyber Special Ops R&D explores how the MITRE ATT&CK framework can be enhanced to address the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats. The research synthesizes findings from…
Threat Actors Trojanize Popular Games to Evade Security and Infect Systems
A sophisticated malware campaign was launched by cybercriminals, targeting users through trojanized versions of popular games. Exploiting the holiday season’s heightened torrent activity, the attackers distributed compromised game installers via torrent trackers. The campaign, which lasted for a month, primarily…
EagerBee Malware Targets Government Agencies & ISPs with Stealthy Backdoor Attack
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign leveraging the EagerBee malware has been targeting government agencies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the Middle East. This advanced backdoor malware, attributed to the Chinese-linked threat group CoughingDown, demonstrates cutting-edge stealth capabilities and persistence…
Intruder Expands ‘Intel’ Vulnerability Intelligence Platform with AI-Generated CVE Descriptions
Intel by Intruder now uses AI to contextualize NVD descriptions, helping security teams assess risk faster. Intruder, a leader in attack surface management, has launched AI-generated descriptions for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) within its free vulnerability intelligence platform, Intel.…
Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Emails and Phone Numbers
A cybersecurity incident at Zacks Investment Research has exposed sensitive data belonging to 12 million users, marking the second major breach for the financial services firm since 2022. The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, names, IP addresses, physical…
BitConnect Scam Exposed as Indian Authorities Seize Illicit Gains
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Ahmedabad has dealt a significant blow to one of history’s largest cryptocurrency frauds, recovering Rs. 1,646 crore (approx. $219 million) in illicit crypto assets linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme during coordinated raids on 11 and…
Black-Hat SEO Poisioning Attacks Exploit Indian Government and Financial Websites
A sophisticated black-hat SEO poisoning campaign has compromised over 150 Indian government websites and financial institutions, redirecting millions of users to fraudulent gambling platforms promoting rummy and high-risk “investment” games. The operation, exploits vulnerabilities in government portals (.gov.in) and educational…
WinRAR 7.10 Latest Version Released – What’s New!
The popular file compression and archiving tool, WinRAR 7.10, has released with new features, interface enhancements, and improved performance. WinRAR 7.10 represents a landmark update that modernizes core components while addressing evolving user needs in data management and system security.…
Microsoft Text Services Framework Exploited for Stealthy Persistence
A novel persistence mechanism exploiting Microsoft’s Text Services Framework (TSF) has been uncovered by researchers at Praetorian Labs, revealing a sophisticated method for maintaining long-term access to compromised systems. While requiring administrative privileges for initial deployment, this technique enables stealthy…
Fake Timesheet Report Emails Linked to Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel phishing campaign distributing the notorious Tycoon 2FA phishing kit through fraudulent timesheet notification emails, marking a concerning evolution in multi-layered credential theft operations. The operation utilizes Pinterest’s visual bookmarking service as an intermediary redirector,…
Juniper Issues Warning About Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Juniper Networks has issued an urgent security bulletin for its Session Smart Router, Session Smart Conductor, and WAN Assurance Router product lines, revealing a critical API authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-21589) that enables unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative control over…
ChatGPT Operator Prompt Injection Exploit Leaks Private Data
According to recent findings by cybersecurity researcher Johann Rehberger, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Operator, an experimental agent designed to automate web-based tasks, faces critical security risks from prompt injection attacks that could expose users’ private data. In a demonstration shared exclusively with…
Earth Preta APT Exploit Microsoft Utility Tool & Bypass AV Detection to Control Windows
Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, also known as Mustang Panda. The group has been leveraging new techniques to infiltrate systems and evade detection,…
LibreOffice Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Write to Files and Extract Data
Two critical vulnerabilities in LibreOffice (CVE-2024-12425 and CVE-2024-12426) expose millions of users to file system manipulation and sensitive data extraction attacks. These flaws affect both desktop users opening malicious documents and server-side systems using LibreOffice for headless document processing. CVE-2024-12425:…
Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems 17 Hours After Initial Infection
Ransomware gangs are accelerating their operations, with the average time-to-ransom (TTR), the period between initial system compromise and the deployment of encryption, now standing at just 17 hours, according to recent cybersecurity analyses. This marks a significant shift from earlier…
Beware! Fake Outlook Support Calls Leading to Ransomware Attacks
Telekom Security has recently uncovered a significant vishing (voice phishing) campaign targeting individuals and organizations across Germany. This operation appears to be linked to a ransomware group employing sophisticated social engineering tactics. The attackers impersonate Microsoft Outlook support personnel, aiming…
New XCSSET Malware Targets macOS Users Through Infected Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, marking its first update since 2022. This sophisticated malware continues to target macOS users by infecting Xcode projects, a critical tool for Apple developers. The latest variant…
Xerox Printer Vulnerability Exposes Authentication Data Via LDAP and SMB
A critical security vulnerability in Xerox’s Versalink C7025 Multifunction Printer (MFP) has been uncovered, exposing enterprise networks to credential theft and lateral attacks. The flaw, discovered by Rapid7 Principal IoT Researcher Deral Heiland, enables malicious actors to intercept Lightweight Directory…
Stealthy Malware in WordPress Sites Enables Remote Code Execution by Hackers
Security researchers have uncovered sophisticated malware targeting WordPress websites, leveraging hidden backdoors to enable remote code execution (RCE). These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress core features and plugins, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, and maintain control…