The cybersecurity landscape has been recently disrupted by the emergence of the VanHelsing ransomware, a sophisticated strain identified by the CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team. This ransomware targets Windows systems, employing advanced encryption techniques and appending a unique “.vanhelsing” extension…
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Apple Sued in Federal Court for Delaying Apple Intelligence Features
Tech giant Apple has found itself at the center of a new legal battle after a class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in San Jose. The suit accuses Apple of false advertising and unfair competition related to…
Caido v0.47.0 Released – A Web Pentesting Tool Alternative to Burp Suite
Caido has unveiled version 0.47.0 of its web pentesting tool, cementing its position as a robust alternative to Burp Suite. This release is marked by several key enhancements that improve user experience and expand the tool’s capabilities in web application…
Infosys to Pay $17.5M in Settlement for 2023 Data Breach
Infosys, a leading IT services company, has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to settle a series of class action lawsuits related to a data breach incident involving its subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems LLC. The proposed settlement…
Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild – Mitigation Steps Outlined
A recent vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, identified as CVE-2025-24813, has sparked concerns among cybersecurity professionals due to its potential for exploitation in unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), severe information leakage, and malicious content injection. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on…
CISA Issues Five Advisories on Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities and Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories related to vulnerabilities and exploits affecting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These advisories highlight significant security issues across various industrial equipment and software, underscoring users’ and administrators’ need for immediate…
Cloudflare Shifts to HTTPS-Only for APIs, Closing All HTTP Ports
Cloudflare has announced that it will shift its APIs to HTTPS-only connections, effectively closing all HTTP ports. This strategic decision aims to protect sensitive data from being intercepted by unauthorized parties during transmission. The change marks a crucial step forward…
New Arcane Stealer Spreads via YouTube, Stealing VPN and Browser Login Credentials
A new malware campaign has been uncovered, involving a sophisticated stealer known as Arcane, which is distributed through YouTube videos promoting game cheats. This campaign highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, who continue to exploit popular platforms to spread malware.…
RansomHub Affiliate Deploys New Custom Backdoor “Betruger” for Persistent Access
Symantec’s Threat Hunter team has identified a sophisticated custom backdoor named “Betruger” linked to a RansomHub affiliate. This newly discovered backdoor appears to be purpose-built for ransomware operations, consolidating multiple attack functions into a single tool, likely to minimize the…
New Steganographic Malware Hides in JPEG Files to Spread Infostealers
A recent cybersecurity threat has been identified, where steganographic malware is being distributed through seemingly innocuous JPEG image files. This sophisticated campaign involves luring users into downloading obfuscated JPEG files that contain hidden malicious scripts and executables. Once these files…
North Korean IT Workers Exploit GitHub to Launch Global Cyberattacks
A recent investigation by cybersecurity firm Nisos has uncovered a coordinated effort by North Korean IT workers to exploit GitHub for creating fake personas, enabling them to secure remote jobs in Japan and the United States. These individuals, posing as…
Dragon RaaS Leading “Five Families” Crimeware with New Initial Access & Exploitation Tactics
Dragon RaaS, a ransomware group known for its blend of hacktivism and cybercrime, has emerged as a significant player in the “Five Families” crimeware syndicate. This group, which includes ThreatSec, GhostSec, Blackforums, and SiegedSec, has been making waves since its…
Zero-Hour Phishing Attacks Exploiting Browser Vulnerabilities Surge by 130%
Menlo Security, a leader in Secure Enterprise Browsers, has released its annual State of Browser Security Report, revealing a sharp rise in browser-based cyberattacks. The report highlights a 130% surge in zero-hour phishing attacks and a significant increase in the…
Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Vulnerabilities Under Hacker Exploitation
Recent reports indicate that hackers are actively trying to exploit two critical vulnerabilities in the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, were disclosed by Cisco in September. The first vulnerability involves a static credential issue,…
Massive “DollyWay” Malware Attack Compromises 20,000+ WordPress Sites Worldwide
A significant malware operation, dubbed “DollyWay,” has been uncovered by GoDaddy Security researchers, revealing a sophisticated campaign that has compromised over 20,000 WordPress sites globally. This operation, which began in 2016, leverages a distributed network of compromised WordPress sites as…
Babuk2 Ransomware Issues Fake Extortion Demands Using Data from Old Breaches
Recent investigations by the Halcyon RISE Team have uncovered a concerning trend in the ransomware landscape: the Babuk2 group is issuing extortion demands based on false claims. Despite announcing numerous attacks, there is no third-party confirmation or evidence from victims…
IBM Warns of AIX Vulnerabilities Allowing Arbitrary Command Execution
IBM has recently issued a critical security warning regarding vulnerabilities in its AIX operating system that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-56346 and CVE-2024-56347, were discovered in the IBM AIX nimesis NIM master…
Dell Alerts on Critical Secure Connect Gateway Vulnerabilities
Dell has issued several critical security alerts regarding vulnerabilities in its Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) products. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to users, including potential data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. This article will delve into the details…
Signal Messenger Exploited in Targeted Attacks on Defense Industry Employees
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has reported a series of targeted cyberattacks against employees of the defense-industrial complex and members of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. These attacks have been ongoing since at least the summer of…
Chinese “Salt Typhoon” Hackers Exploit Exchange Vulnerabilities to Target Organizations
The Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Salt Typhoon, also referred to as FamousSparrow, GhostEmperor, Earth Estries, and UNC2286, has been actively targeting critical sectors worldwide. This group has been particularly focused on telecommunications and government entities across…