The TgToxic Android malware, initially discovered in July 2022, has undergone significant updates, enhancing its ability to steal login credentials and financial data. Originally targeting Southeast Asian users through phishing campaigns and deceptive apps, the malware has now evolved to…
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Google Issues Warning on Phishing Campaigns Targeting Higher Education Institutions
Google, in collaboration with its Mandiant Threat Intelligence team, has issued a warning about a surge in phishing campaigns targeting higher education institutions in the United States. These campaigns, observed since August 2024, have exploited the academic calendar and institutional…
New Auto-Color Malware Attacking Linux Devices to Gain Full Remote Access
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have identified a new Linux malware, dubbed “Auto-Color,” that has emerged as a significant threat due to its advanced evasion techniques and ability to grant attackers full remote access to compromised systems. Discovered between November…
Malicious npm Package Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attack
The Socket Research Team has uncovered a malicious npm package@ton-wallet/create designed to steal sensitive cryptocurrency wallet keys from developers and users in the TON blockchain ecosystem. TON, originally developed by Telegram, is a growing platform for decentralized applications (dApps), smart…
New Attack Hijacks Popular YouTube Gaming Channels to Steal Steam Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender Labs have uncovered a sophisticated scam targeting the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) gaming community. Cybercriminals are hijacking popular YouTube gaming channels to impersonate professional players and lure unsuspecting fans into fraudulent schemes. These scams, timed to coincide…
Lumma Stealer Malware Delivered Through Weaponized Files Disguised as Videos
The Lumma Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer, is being actively distributed through malicious files disguised as video content on platforms like YouTube. Researchers at Silent Push have uncovered alarming patterns in the malware’s infrastructure, revealing its use of weaponized files…
Over 35,000 Websites Hacked to Inject Malicious Scripts Redirecting Users to Chinese Websites
In a widespread cyberattack, over 35,000 websites have been compromised by a malicious campaign that injects harmful scripts into their codebase. The injected scripts redirect users to Chinese-language gambling platforms, primarily under the “Kaiyun” brand. This attack leverages obfuscated JavaScript…
INE Secures Spot Top 50 Education Software Rankings 2025 in G2’s
INE, the leading provider of networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced its recognition as an enterprise and small business leader in online course providers and cybersecurity professional development, along with its designation as the recipient of G2’s 2025…
Researchers Jailbreak OpenAI o1/o3, DeepSeek-R1, and Gemini 2.0 Flash Models
Researchers from Duke University and Carnegie Mellon University have demonstrated successful jailbreaks of OpenAI’s o1/o3, DeepSeek-R1, and Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash models through a novel attack method called Hijacking Chain-of-Thought (H-CoT). The research reveals how advanced safety mechanisms designed to…
200 Malicious GitHub Repositories Distributing Malware to Developers
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed GitVenom has infected over 200 GitHub repositories, targeting developers with fake projects masquerading as legitimate tools. The repositories, active for nearly two years, deploy stealers, remote access Trojans (RATs), and clippers to compromise systems and steal sensitive…
Silent Killers Exploit Windows Policy Loophole to Evade Detections and Deploy Malware
In a significant cybersecurity revelation, researchers have uncovered a large-scale campaign exploiting a Windows policy loophole to deploy malware while evading detection. The attack hinges on the abuse of a legacy driver, Truesight.sys (version 2.0.2), which contains vulnerabilities that allow…
Poseidon Stealer Targets Mac Users via Fake DeepSeek Website
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting macOS users through a fraudulent DeepSeek.ai interface. Dubbed “Poseidon Stealer,” this information-stealing malware employs advanced anti-analysis techniques and novel infection vectors to bypass Apple’s latest security protocols, marking a significant escalation in…
Beware of Fake Job Interview Challenges Targeting Developers to Deliver Malware
A new wave of cyberattacks, dubbed “DeceptiveDevelopment,” has been targeting freelance developers through fake job interview challenges, according to ESET researchers. These attacks, linked to North Korea-aligned threat actors, involve malicious software disguised as coding tasks or projects. The primary…
New Phishing Attack Targets Amazon Prime Users to Steal Login Credentials
A new phishing campaign targeting Amazon Prime users has been identified, aiming to steal login credentials and other sensitive information, including payment details and personal verification data. The attack, analyzed by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), uses a carefully…
LightSpy Malware Expands With 100+ Commands to Target Users Across All Major OS Platforms
The LightSpy surveillance framework has significantly evolved its operational capabilities, now supporting over 100 commands to infiltrate Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and routers, according to new infrastructure analysis. First documented in 2020, this modular malware has shifted…
Critical RCE Vulnerability in MITRE Caldera – Proof of Concept Released
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been uncovered in MITRE Caldera, a widely used adversarial emulation framework. The flaw (CVE-2025-27364) affects all versions prior to commit 35bc06e, potentially exposing systems running Caldera servers to unauthenticated attacks. Attackers can exploit…
CISA Alerts: Oracle Agile Vulnerability Actively Exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding active exploitation of a severe deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2024-20953) in Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on February…
KernelSnitch: Uncovering a New Side-Channel Attack on Data Structures
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have uncovered a groundbreaking software-based side-channel attack, KernelSnitch, which exploits timing variances in Linux kernel data structures. Unlike hardware-dependent attacks, KernelSnitch targets hash tables, radix trees, and red-black trees, enabling unprivileged attackers to leak sensitive…
Hackers Evade Outlook Spam Filters to Deliver Malicious ISO Files
A newly discovered technique allows threat actors to circumvent Microsoft Outlook’s spam filters to deliver malicious ISO files, exposing organizations to sophisticated phishing campaigns. The bypass leverages hyperlink obfuscation to disguise malicious links as benign URLs, enabling attackers to distribute…
TSforge New Tool Bypasses Windows Activation on All Versions
A significant breakthrough in bypassing Windows activation has been achieved with the introduction of TSforge, a powerful exploit developed by researchers. This tool is capable of activating every edition of Windows since Windows 7, as well as all Windows add-ons…
Sliver C2 Server Vulnerability Enables TCP Hijacking for Traffic Interception
A significant vulnerability has been discovered in the Sliver C2 server, a popular open-source cross-platform adversary emulation and red team framework. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-27090, allows attackers to hijack TCP connections, enabling them to intercept and manipulate traffic. The…
Widespread Chrome Malware: 16 Extensions Infect Over 3.2 Million Users
A recent cybersecurity investigation has uncovered a cluster of 16 malicious Chrome extensions that have compromised at least 3.2 million users. These extensions, which include functionalities like screen capture, ad blocking, and emoji keyboards, were found to inject code into…
UAC-0212: Hackers Unleash Devastating Cyber Assault on Critical Infrastructure
In a recent escalation of cyber threats, hackers have launched a targeted campaign, identified as UAC-0212, aimed at compromising critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. This campaign, which began in the second half of 2024, involves sophisticated tactics to infiltrate the…
GitVenom Campaign Abuses Thousands of GitHub Repositories to Infect Users
The GitVenom campaign, a sophisticated cyber threat, has been exploiting GitHub repositories to spread malware and steal cryptocurrency. This campaign involves creating hundreds of fake GitHub repositories that appear legitimate but contain malicious code. These repositories are designed to lure…
Industrial Organizations Under Siege: Chinese Hackers Wield Advanced FatalRAT Malware
A recent investigation by Kaspersky ICS CERT has uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack targeting industrial organizations across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly those in Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. The attackers are using…
Android App on Google Play Targets Indian Users to Steal Login Credentials
A malicious Android application, Finance Simplified (package: com.someca.count), has been identified on the Google Play Store, targeting Indian users under the guise of a financial management tool. The app, which claims to offer an EMI calculator, is instead a sophisticated…
Smart Bed Security Flaw Lets Hackers Access Other Network Devices
A security researcher has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Eight Sleep’s internet-connected smart beds, revealing exposed Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials, remote SSH backdoors, and potential access to users’ entire home networks. The findings underscore growing concerns about IoT device security…
Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK Users
Apple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users following a legal demand from the British government to access encrypted user data. The move marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing global debate over privacy rights and…
Wireshark 4.4.4 Released – Explore the Latest Features!
The Wireshark Foundation has announced the release of Wireshark 4.4.4, the latest iteration of the world’s most widely used network protocol analyzer. This update focuses on enhancing stability, refining protocol dissectors, and addressing critical security vulnerabilities, cementing Wireshark’s position as…
Stablecoin Bank Hit by Cyberattack, Loses $49.5M to Hackers
The cryptocurrency sector faced one of its most significant security breaches this year as stablecoin banking platform @0xinfini fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. Hackers drained 49.5 million USD Coin ($USDC) from the platform’s reserves, triggering immediate market turbulence and…
LockBit Ransomware Strikes: Exploiting a Confluence Vulnerability
In a swift and highly coordinated attack, LockBit ransomware operators exploited a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Atlassian Confluence servers, targeting an exposed Windows server. This vulnerability, rated CVSS 10.0, enabled unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by…
GhostSocks Malware Uses SOCKS5 Proxy to Evade Detection Systems
GhostSocks, a Golang-based SOCKS5 backconnect proxy malware, has emerged as a significant threat within the cybercrime ecosystem. First identified in October 2023 on Russian-language forums, its distribution expanded to English-speaking criminal platforms by mid-2024. This malware operates as part of…
Fake ChatGPT Premium Phishing Scam Spreads to Steal User Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service has surged globally, targeting users with fraudulent payment requests to steal credentials. Cybersecurity firm Symantec recently identified emails spoofing ChatGPT’s branding, urging recipients to renew a fictional $24 monthly subscription.…
Parallels Desktop 0-Day Exploit Enables Root Privileges – PoC Released
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Parallels Desktop virtualization software has been publicly disclosed after seven months of unresolved reporting, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to the root level on macOS systems. The proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code demonstrates two distinct bypass…
Exim Mail Transfer Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Inject Malicious SQL
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent (CVE-2025-26794) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, revealing a critical SQL injection flaw that enables attackers to compromise email systems and manipulate underlying databases. The vulnerability, confirmed in Exim…
Biggest Crypto Hack in History – Hackers Stolen $1.46 Billion Worth Crypto From Bybit
In what has become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers infiltrated Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet on February 21, 2025, siphoning approximately 401,346 ETH valued at $1.46 billion. The breach, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, exploited vulnerabilities in Bybit’s…
PoC Exploit Released for F5 BIG-IP Command Injection Vulnerability
Security researchers have disclosed critical details about CVE-2025-20029, a command injection vulnerability in F5’s BIG-IP Traffic Management Shell (TMSH) command-line interface. The flaw enables authenticated attackers with low privileges to bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary commands, and gain root-level access to vulnerable systems.…
Google Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS
Google Cloud has unveiled a critical cybersecurity upgrade: quantum-safe digital signatures via its Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), now available in preview. This move aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) 2024 post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, offering developers tools…
New Zhong Stealer Malware Exploit Zendesk to Attack Fintech and Cryptocurrency
A newly identified malware, dubbed Zhong Stealer, has emerged as a significant threat to the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. Any.run researchers discovered zhong malware during a phishing campaign between December 20 and 24, 2024, the malware exploits customer support platforms…
SPAWNCHIMERA Malware Exploits Ivanti Buffer Overflow Vulnerability by Applying a Critical Fix
In a recent development, the SPAWNCHIMERA malware family has been identified exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability CVE-2025-0282 in Ivanti Connect Secure, as confirmed by JPCERT/CC. This vulnerability, disclosed in January 2025, had already been actively exploited since late December 2024,…
ACRStealer Malware Abuses Google Docs as C2 to Steal Login Credentials
The ACRStealer malware, an infostealer disguised as illegal software such as cracks and keygens, has seen a significant increase in its distribution since the beginning of 2025. Initially distributed in limited volumes in mid-2024, this malware has now gained traction,…
NSA Allegedly Hacked Northwestern Polytechnical University, China Claims
Chinese cybersecurity entities have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of orchestrating a cyberattack on Northwestern Polytechnical University, a prominent Chinese institution specializing in aerospace and defense research. The allegations, published by organizations such as Qihoo 360 and the…
Sitevision Auto-Generated Password Vulnerability Lets Hackers Steal Signing Key
A significant vulnerability in Sitevision CMS, versions 10.3.1 and earlier, has been identified, allowing attackers to extract private keys used for signing SAML authentication requests. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-35202, stems from the use of a Java keystore accessible via…
Critical UniFi Protect Camera Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
Ubiquiti Networks has issued an urgent security advisory (Bulletin 046) warning of multiple critical vulnerabilities in its UniFi Protect camera ecosystem, including a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw that could allow attackers to hijack devices and infiltrate network infrastructure.…
Nagios XI Flaw Exposes User Details and Emails to Unauthenticated Attackers”
A security vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2, tracked as CVE-2024-54961, has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive user information, including usernames and email addresses, from the network monitoring platform. This high-severity flaw (CVSSv3 score: 6.5) exposes organizations to…
Critical Vulnerability in Fluent Bit Exposes Cloud Services to Potential Cyber Attacks
A critical security flaw in Fluent Bit, a widely adopted log processing and metrics collection tool part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), has exposed enterprise cloud infrastructures to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Designated as CVE-2024-50608 and CVE-2024-50609, these vulnerabilities—scoring…
New Darcula 3.0 Tool Generates Phishing Kits to Mimic Global Brands
The cybercriminal group behind the notorious “darcula-suite” platform has unveiled its latest iteration, darcula 3.0, which introduces groundbreaking capabilities for creating phishing kits targeting any brand globally. This “Phishing-as-a-Service” (PhaaS) platform lowers the technical barrier for bad actors by automating…
Adversary-in-the-Middle Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities to Deploy Advanced Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging sophisticated Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing techniques, enabled by the rise of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) ecosystems. These operations target financial institutions globally, bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by intercepting live authentication sessions. Threat actors use reverse proxy servers to relay…
CL0P Ransomware Launches Large-Scale Attacks on Telecom and Healthcare Sectors
The notorious CL0P ransomware group has intensified its operations in early 2025, targeting critical sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare. Known for its sophisticated tactics, the group has exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and extort victims.…
Salt Typhoon Hackers Exploit Cisco Vulnerability to Gain Device Access on US.Telecom Networks
A highly advanced threat actor, dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” has been implicated in a series of cyberattacks targeting major U.S. telecommunications networks, according to a report by Cisco Talos. The campaign, which began in late 2024 and was confirmed by the…
CISA Issues Seven ICS Advisories Highlighting Critical Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released seven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on February 20, 2025, addressing critical vulnerabilities in products from ABB, Siemens, Mitsubishi Electric, and other industrial technology providers. These advisories underscore escalating risks to…
Pegasus Spyware Now Targeting Business Executives and Financial Sector Professionals
The once-shadowy realm of Pegasus spyware has breached new frontiers, with forensic analyses revealing a stark pivot from targeting journalists and activists to infiltrating the private sector. In December 2024, mobile security firm iVerify detected 11 new Pegasus infections among…
New Bookworm Malware Using SLL Sideloading Technique To Windows
Cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 disclosed the resurgence of the Bookworm malware, which has been linked to the Stately Taurus threat actor group. This malware employs a sophisticated DLL sideloading technique that enables it to infiltrate Windows…
Hackers Delivering Malware Bundled with Fake Job Interview Challenges
ESET researchers have uncovered a series of malicious activities orchestrated by a North Korea-aligned group known as DeceptiveDevelopment, active since early 20241. The cybercriminals pose as company recruiters, enticing freelance software developers with fake employment offers. As part of the…
Ransomware Trends 2025 – What’s new
As of February 2025, ransomware remains a formidable cyber threat, evolving in complexity and scale. The ransomware ecosystem has adapted to previous law enforcement disruptions, showcasing a resilient business model that continues to attract financially motivated cybercriminals. The proliferation of…
PoC Exploit Released for Ivanti EPM Vulnerabilities
A recent investigation into Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) has uncovered four critical vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit machine account credentials for relay attacks, potentially leading to server compromise. These vulnerabilities, identified in the C:\Program Files\LANDesk\ManagementSuite\WSVulnerabilityCore.dll, were patched…
Check Point Software to Open First Asia-Pacific R&D Centre in Bengaluru, India
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced plans to establish its inaugural Asia-Pacific Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru, India. This initiative, unveiled during the CPX Bangkok 2025 conference, aims to drive innovation in cybersecurity solutions while strengthening global…
Rhadamanthys Infostealer Uses Microsoft Management Console to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about the Rhadamanthys Infostealer, a sophisticated malware now being distributed through Microsoft Management Console (MMC) files with the MSC extension. This new tactic, confirmed by the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC), exploits the flexibility of…
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit Vulnerabilities Expose Systems to Potential DoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 disclosed nine vulnerabilities in NVIDIA’s Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) Toolkit, specifically in the cuobjdump and nvdisasm utilities. These tools, integral to analyzing CUDA binary files for GPU programming, were found to…
Hackers Drop NetSupport RAT & StealC Malware on Your Windows Via Fake Browser Updates
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign orchestrated by the threat actor group SmartApeSG, also known as ZPHP or HANEYMANEY. This campaign exploits fake browser update notifications to deliver two potent malware strains: NetSupport RAT and StealC. The operation…
Phishing Attack Exploit CEOs, CTOs, and Top Decision-Makers
A recent phishing campaign conducted by cybersecurity firm Hackmosphere has revealed alarming vulnerabilities among top decision-makers, including CEOs and CTOs. The study underscores how cybercriminals exploit social engineering tactics to target high-ranking executives, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and…
ShadowPad Malware Upgraded to Deliver Ransomware in Targeted Attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a significant evolution in the ShadowPad malware family, which is now being used to deploy ransomware in highly targeted attacks. ShadowPad, modular malware linked to Chinese threat actors, has historically been associated with cyber espionage. However,…
Fedora Linux Kernel Flaw Exposed Sensitive Data to Attackers
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Fedora Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2025-1272, has raised alarm bells in the open-source community. The flaw, stemming from Secure Boot’s failure to automatically enable kernel lockdown mode, could expose sensitive system data to potential…
IBM OpenPages Flaw Exposed Authentication Credentials to Attackers
IBM recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its OpenPages platform, a tool widely used for governance, risk, and compliance management. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to access sensitive information, disrupt critical processes, or compromise authentication credentials. Below are the…
AWS Key Hunter: An Automated Solution for Exposed Key Detection
AWS Key Hunter, a cutting-edge automated solution designed to identify exposed AWS keys in GitHub repositories. This powerful tool combines real-time monitoring, advanced scanning capabilities, and a seamless notification system to help developers and organizations protect sensitive cloud credentials from…
NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3 Release
The National Security Agency (NSA) has unveiled Ghidra 11.3, the latest iteration of its open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, introducing transformative features that streamline vulnerability analysis and collaborative research. This release—coded internally as “NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3…
CISA & FBI Warns that Ghost Ransomware Hits Over 70 Organizations
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the widespread impact of the Ghost ransomware, also known as Cring. Since its emergence in early 2021, this ransomware…
Symantec Diagnostic Tool Flaw Enables Unauthorized Privilege Escalation
Symantec, a division of Broadcom, has released a critical security update to address a high-severity vulnerability identified in its Symantec Diagnostic Tool (SymDiag). This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-0893, could enable unauthorized privilege escalation, posing significant security risks. The issue specifically…
CISA and FBI Issue Alert as Ghost Ransomware Targets 70+ Organizations
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the increasing threat posed by Ghost ransomware. This malicious campaign has already impacted more than 70 organizations across various…
Windows Disk Cleanup Tool Exploit Allows SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Microsoft has urgently addressed a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-21420) in the Windows Disk Cleanup Utility (cleanmgr.exe) during its February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. The flaw, scoring 7.8 on the CVSS scale, enabled attackers to execute malicious code with SYSTEM…
Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Unauthorized Commands
Cloud Software Group has raced to address a severe security flaw in its widely used NetScaler management infrastructure that could enable authenticated attackers to execute malicious commands across enterprise networks. The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-12284 and scoring 8.8 on the…
Critical Microsoft Bing Vulnerability Enabled Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical security flaw in Microsoft Bing tracked as CVE-2025-21355, allowed unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing severe risks to organizations and users globally. The vulnerability, rooted in a missing authentication mechanism for a critical Bing function, enabled…
Russian CryptoBytes Hackers Target Windows Machines with UxCryptor Ransomware
The SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team has identified continued activity from the Russian cybercriminal group CryptoBytes, which has been active since at least 2023. This financially motivated group is leveraging a ransomware strain named UxCryptor, which has gained notoriety…
Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, has been detected targeting users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. FortiGuard Labs identified this threat using FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5), a…
Hackers Converting Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple & Google Wallets
Cybercriminal groups, primarily based in China, are leveraging advanced phishing techniques and mobile wallet technologies to convert stolen payment card data into fraudulent Apple and Google Wallet accounts. This innovative approach has revitalized the underground carding industry, which had been…
Hackers Exploit Jarsigner Tool to Deploy XLoader Malware
Security researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a new campaign leveraging the legitimate JAR signing tool, jarsigner.exe, to distribute the XLoader malware. The attack employs a DLL side-loading technique, where malicious DLL files are placed alongside legitimate…
Russian Hackers Target Signal Messenger Users to Steal Sensitive Data
Russian state-aligned threat actors have intensified their efforts to compromise Signal Messenger accounts, targeting individuals of strategic interest, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These campaigns, primarily linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, aim to intercept…
Mozilla Addresses High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Firefox 135.0.1
Mozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the…
Raymond IT Systems Hit by Cyber Attack, Authorities Investigating
Textile and apparel conglomerate Raymond Limited confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting portions of its IT infrastructure on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, according to regulatory filings submitted to the BSE and NSE stock exchanges. The Mumbai-based company, whose operations span fabric…
90,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Local File Inclusion Attacks
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0366) in the Jupiter X Core WordPress plugin, actively installed on over 90,000 websites, was disclosed on January 6, 2025. The flaw enables authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges to execute remote code via chained Local File Inclusion…
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of SonicWall SonicOS RCE Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding the active exploitation of critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in SonicWall’s SonicOS, tracked as CVE-2024-53704. Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on February 19,…
CISA Issues Warning on Palo Alto PAN-OS Security Flaw Under Attack
CISA and Palo Alto Networks are scrambling to contain widespread exploitation of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) affecting firewall devices running unpatched PAN-OS software. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities…
Surge in IRS and Tax-Themed Cyber Attacks Driven by Fresh Domain Registrations
The months of January through April, marking the U.S. tax season, have seen a sharp rise in malicious cyber activity targeting taxpayers. Broadcom’s Symantec Security Center has identified a surge in IRS and tax-themed phishing campaigns, smishing attacks, and fraudulent…
Russian Government Proposes Stricter Penalties to Tackle Cybercrime
The Russian government has unveiled sweeping legislative reforms aimed at curbing cybercrime, introducing stricter penalties, expansive law enforcement powers, and novel judicial measures. Approved on February 10, 2025, the amendments seek to modernize the nation’s cybersecurity framework amid rising digital…
Critical Flaw in Apache Ignite (CVE-2024-52577) Allows Attackers to Execute Code Remotely
A severe security vulnerability (CVE-2024-52577) in Apache Ignite, the open-source distributed database and computing platform, has been disclosed. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers by exploiting insecure deserialization mechanisms in specific configurations. First reported…
GPT-4o Copilot Covers More Than 30 Popular Programming Languages
GitHub has launched GPT-4o Copilot, a refined code completion model now available to Visual Studio Code users. Built on the GPT-4o mini architecture and trained on over 275,000 high-quality public repositories, the update marks a leap in multi-language support, performance accuracy, and contextual understanding…
CISA Issues Two New ICS Advisories Addressing Exploits and Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) escalated its cybersecurity alerts on February 18, 2025, releasing two critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories targeting vulnerabilities in Delta Electronics’ CNCSoft-G2 and Rockwell Automation’s GuardLogix controllers. These advisories flagged under ICSA-24-191-01…
Chrome Buffer Overflow Flaws Let Hackers Execute Arbitrary Code & Gain System Access
Google has rolled out an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, patching three vulnerabilities—including two critical heap buffer overflow flaws—that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and seize control of affected systems. The update (version 133.0.6943.126/.127 for Windows/Mac…
Highly Obfuscated .NET sectopRAT Mimic as Chrome Extension
SectopRAT, also known as Arechclient2, is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) developed using the .NET framework. This malware is notorious for its advanced obfuscation techniques, making it challenging to analyze and detect. Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new campaign…
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new MageCart malware campaign targeting e-commerce websites running on the Magento platform. This attack exploits <img> HTML tags to conceal malicious JavaScript skimmers, enabling cybercriminals to steal sensitive payment information while evading detection by security…
Weaponized PDFs Deliver Lumma InfoStealer Targeting Educational Institutions
A sophisticated malware campaign leveraging the Lumma InfoStealer has been identified, targeting educational institutions to distribute malicious files disguised as PDF documents. This campaign employs compromised school infrastructure to deliver weaponized LNK (shortcut) files masquerading as legitimate PDFs, initiating a…
New LLM Vulnerability Exposes AI Models Like ChatGPT to Exploitation
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…
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.…