A security vulnerability has been identified in the AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility, a performance-tuning tool for AMD Ryzen™ processors. This flaw, discovered by a security researcher, allows for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution via DLL hijacking. AMD has confirmed the issue and issued a patch to mitigate the risk. The Vulnerability…
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Hackers Exploiting Newly Discovered PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Threat actors actively exploit a new high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2025-0108, in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS. This exploit allows attackers to bypass authentication, execute certain PHP scripts, and potentially gain unauthorized access to affected systems. With the widespread use of PAN-OS in…
WinZip Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly discovered vulnerability in WinZip, a popular file compression and archiving utility, has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Identified as CVE-2025-1240, this critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system under specific conditions. Users…
New Microsoft Windows GUI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, identified by ClearSky Cyber Security, is reportedly being actively exploited by the Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Mustang Panda. The vulnerability, which affects the Windows Explorer graphical user interface (GUI), has…
Burp Suite Professional / Community 2025.2 Released With New Built-in AI Integration
PortSwigger has announced the release of Burp Suite Professional and Community Edition 2025.2, introducing significant updates that include AI integration into the Montoya API, enhancing the capabilities for building smarter, AI-powered extensions. Bug Fixes and Browser Updates: A notable bug…
BadPilot Attacking Network Devices to Expand Russian Seashell Blizzard’s Attacks
A newly uncovered cyber campaign, dubbed “BadPilot,” has been linked to a subgroup of the Russian state-sponsored hacking collective Seashell Blizzard, also known as Sandworm. This operation, active since at least 2021, represents a significant expansion in Russia’s cyber activities,…
Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Let Attackers Hack 30,000 Website
A subgroup of the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Seashell Blizzard, also known as Sandworm, has intensified its cyber operations through a campaign dubbed BadPilot. This multi-year initiative has targeted critical infrastructure worldwide, expanding the group’s reach beyond its traditional focus…
Cybercriminals Exploit Pyramid Pentesting Tool for Covert C2 Communications
Cybersecurity analysts have identified that hackers are leveraging the open-source Pyramid pentesting tool to establish stealthy command-and-control (C2) communications. Originally designed as a post-exploitation framework for penetration testers, Pyramid has become an attractive option for malicious actors due to its…
Palo Alto Firewall Flaw Exploited in RA World Ransomware Attacks
A recent ransomware attack leveraging a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS firewall software (CVE-2024-0012) has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community. The attack, which targeted a medium-sized software and services company in South Asia in late 2024, is…
30,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Exploitation via File Upload Vulnerability
A critical security vulnerability in the “Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk” plugin has left over 30,000 WordPress websites exposed to exploitation. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-13365, allows unauthenticated attackers to conduct arbitrary file uploads, potentially leading to remote code execution…
New Phishing Attacks Abuses Webflow CDN & CAPTCHAs to Steal Credit Card details
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting users across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and banking. This campaign, active since mid-2024, exploits search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to lure victims into downloading malicious PDFs hosted on the…
Threat Actors in Russia, China, and Iran Targeting Local communities in the U.S
Foreign adversaries, including Russia, China, and Iran, are intensifying their efforts to manipulate public opinion and destabilize local communities across the United States. These campaigns, once primarily focused on national-level politics, have increasingly targeted state and local governments, community groups,…
Windows 11 Compression Features Pose libarchive Security Threats
Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience in Windows 11 have introduced native support for a variety of new archive formats via the KB5031455 update. While these changes have streamlined user workflows, they have also inadvertently opened Pandora’s box in…
Widespread Exploitation of ThinkPHP and OwnCloud Flaws by Cybercriminals
GreyNoise has detected a significant surge in exploitation activity targeting two vulnerabilities — CVE-2022-47945 and CVE-2023-49103. The alarming uptick in attacks underscores critical issues in vulnerability management and patch prioritization. Cybercriminals are actively scanning and exploiting both vulnerabilities, though they…
New Malware Abuses Microsoft Graph API to Communicate via Outlook
A newly discovered malware, named FINALDRAFT, has been identified leveraging Microsoft Outlook as a command-and-control (C2) communication channel through the Microsoft Graph API. This sophisticated malware was uncovered by Elastic Security Labs during an investigation targeting a foreign ministry. The…
Breaking macOS Apple Silicon Kernel Hardening: KASLR Exploited
Security researchers from Korea University have successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking attack, dubbed SysBumps, which bypasses Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) in macOS systems powered by Apple Silicon processors. This marks the first successful breach of KASLR on Apple’s proprietary…
RedNote App Security Flaw Exposes User Files on iOS and Android Devices
Serious security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in the popular social media and content-sharing app, RedNote, compromising the privacy and security of millions of users globally. Researchers revealed critical flaws allowing attackers to intercept sensitive user data, access device files, and…
New Malware Exploiting Outlook as a Communication Channel via the Microsoft Graph API
A newly discovered malware, named FINALDRAFT, has been identified leveraging Microsoft Outlook as a command-and-control (C2) communication channel through the Microsoft Graph API. This sophisticated malware was uncovered by Elastic Security Labs during an investigation targeting a foreign ministry. The…
Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Popularity to Deploy Malware
The meteoric rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has not only disrupted the AI sector but also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. Following the release of its open-source model, DeepSeek-R1, on January 20, 2025, the platform experienced exponential growth,…
Winnti Hackers Attacking Japanese Organisations with New Malware
The China-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as the Winnti Group, also referred to as APT41, has launched a new cyberattack campaign targeting Japanese organizations in the manufacturing, materials, and energy sectors. Dubbed “RevivalStone,” this campaign employs a novel…