INTERPOL has called for the term “romance baiting” to replace “pig butchering,” a phrase widely used to describe a manipulative scam where victims are emotionally exploited and financially defrauded. The international law enforcement organization emphasizes that the new term fosters…
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New I2PRAT Malware Using encrypted peer-to-peer communication to Evade Detections
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a new strain of malware dubbed “I2PRAT,” which leverages encrypted peer-to-peer (P2P) communication via the Invisible Internet Project (I2P) network to avoid detection. The malware, first reported on November 19 by the researcher…
Earth Koshchei Employs RDP Relay, Rogue RDP server in Server Attacks
A new cyber campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Koshchei has brought rogue Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks to the forefront of cybersecurity concerns. Leveraging a combination of RDP relays, rogue RDP servers, and custom malicious configuration…
1-Click RCE Attack In Kerio Control UTM Allow Attackers Gain Firewall Root Access Remotely
GFI Software’s Kerio Control, a popular UTM solution, was found to be vulnerable to multiple HTTP Response Splitting vulnerabilities, which affecting versions 9.2.5 through 9.4.5, could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious code into web pages, leading to cross-site scripting…
RiseLoader Attack Windows By Employed A VMProtect To Drop Multiple Malware Families
RiseLoader, a new malware family discovered in October 2024, leverages a custom TCP-based binary protocol similar to RisePro for downloading and executing second-stage payloads. Despite RisePro’s development discontinuation in June 2024, RiseLoader’s emergence suggests a potential connection to the threat…
Careto – A legendary Threat Group Targets Windows By Deploy Microphone Recorder And Steal Files
Recent research has linked a series of cyberattacks to The Mask group, as one notable attack targeted a Latin American organization in 2022, where attackers compromised the organization’s MDaemon email server and exploited the WorldClient webmail component to maintain persistent…
Cybercriminals Exploit Google Calendar and Drawings in Phishing Campaigns
Attackers are ingeniously exploiting Google Calendar and Google Drawings in phishing campaigns, targeting unsuspecting individuals and organizations. Leveraging the inherent trust in Google’s widely used tools, cybercriminals are successfully deceiving users into revealing sensitive information and compromising their accounts. Google…
Google’s New XRefer Tool To Analyze More Complex Malware Samples
XRefer, an IDA Pro plugin, enhances binary analysis with a persistent companion view by employing Gemini-powered cluster analysis to decompose binaries into functional units, providing high-level architectural overviews akin to viewing a city’s districts. Simultaneously, it offers a context-aware view…
Azure Data Factory And Apache Airflow Integration Flaws Let Attackers Gain Write Access
Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Data Factory’s integration with Apache Airflow, which could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over critical Azure resources. By exploiting these vulnerabilities, attackers could compromise the integrity of the Azure…
Spring Framework Path Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38819) PoC Exploit Released
A Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit for the critical path traversal vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38819 in the Spring Framework has been released, shedding light on a serious security issue affecting applications that serve static resources via functional web frameworks. This…
Multiple SHARP Routers Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in SHARP routers, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges or compromise sensitive data. Labeled under JVN#61635834, the vulnerabilities highlight significant security concerns for affected devices. Overview and Key Vulnerabilities JPCERT/CC, alongside…
Hackers Attacking Linux SSH Servers DDoS Bot cShell Using Screen & hping3 Tools
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has detected a new strain of malware targeting poorly protected Linux SSH servers. This malware, named “cShell,” exploits existing Linux tools such as screen and hping3 to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, highlighting a growing concern for server…
CISA Releases Secure Practices for Microsoft 365 Cloud Services
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01: Implementing Secure Practices for Cloud Services, to enhance the cybersecurity posture of Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies utilizing cloud services, including Microsoft 365. This directive,…
Cyber Criminals Exploit Windows Management Console to Deliver Backdoor Payloads
A recent campaign dubbed FLUX#CONSOLE has come to light, leveraging Microsoft Common Console Document (.MSC) files to infiltrate systems with backdoor malware. The campaign showcases the growing sophistication of phishing techniques and the exploitation of lesser-known Windows features. The FLUX#CONSOLE Campaign The FLUX#CONSOLE campaign…
Texas Tech Systems Breach, Hackers Accessed System Folders & Files
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso), collectively known as the HSCs, have disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach impacting sensitive data. The breach, which occurred between September…
Beware of Malicious Ads on Captcha Pages that Deliver Password Stealers
Malicious actors have taken cybercrime to new heights by exploiting captcha verification pages, a typically harmless security feature, to launch large-scale malware distribution campaigns. This startling revelation uncovers how these fake captchas, interlaced with malicious advertising, are infecting users with…
ConnectOnCall Data Breach, 900,000 Customers Data Exposed
The healthcare communication platform ConnectOnCall, operated by ConnectOnCall.com, LLC, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of 900,000 patients and healthcare providers. The platform, designed to streamline after-hours communications between patients and healthcare providers, discovered the…
Hitachi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Hack the System Remotely
Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Identified in Hitachi Infrastructure Analytics Advisor and Ops Center Analyzer. A severe vulnerability has been discovered in Hitachi’s Infrastructure Analytics Advisor and Ops Center Analyzer, posing a significant security risk to users of these products. The…
CISA Warns of Adobe & Windows Kernel Driver Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert, adding two significant vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. These vulnerabilities, actively exploited by malicious actors, underscore the growing risks facing organizations. Adobe ColdFusion Access Control Weakness…
Kali Linux 2024.4 Released – What’s New!
Kali Linux has unveiled its final release for 2024, version Kali Linux 2024.4, packed with notable updates, including new tools and enhancements. This highly anticipated update caters to the needs of security professionals, ethical hackers, and tech enthusiasts with a…