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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cybercriminals Embedded Credit Card Stealer Script Within Tag

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Threat Actors Exploiting Modified SharpHide Tool to Conceal Registry Entries

Threat actors are leveraging a modified version of the SharpHide tool to create hidden registry entries, significantly complicating detection and removal efforts. This technique exploits vulnerabilities in Windows registry handling, using null-terminated strings to obscure malicious entries. The modified SharpHide…

CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Apple iOS Security Flaw

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent advisory warning of active exploitation of a critical security flaw in Apple’s iOS and iPad operating systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-24200, the vulnerability permits attackers with physical access to bypass critical…

Linux Kernel 6.14 rc3 Released With The Fixes for Critical Issues

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.14-rc3, marking a critical milestone in stabilizing the upcoming 6.14 kernel version. This release candidate addresses architectural vulnerabilities and introduces the lightweight “Faux Bus” framework to streamline driver development. The update…

Indian Post Office Portal Leak Exposes Thousands of KYC Records

The Indian Post Office portal recently exposed the sensitive Know Your Customer (KYC) data of thousands of users due to a critical vulnerability known as Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR). This alarming flaw allowed unauthorized individuals to access private user…

Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Invites to Gain Unauthorized Access

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered an ongoing and sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging Microsoft Teams invites to gain unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive data. The campaign, attributed to a threat actor known as Storm-2372, has been…

Google Chrome Introduces AI to Block Malicious Websites and Downloads

Google has taken a significant step in enhancing internet safety by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its “Safe Browsing” feature in Google Chrome. This innovative update, which has successfully rolled out to the Stable version of Chrome, leverages AI technology…

Lazarus Group Targets Developers Worldwide with New Malware Tactic

North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored cybercriminal organization, has launched a sophisticated global campaign targeting software developers and cryptocurrency users. Dubbed Operation Marstech Mayhem, this operation leverages the group’s latest implant, “Marstech1,” to infiltrate the software supply chain and exfiltrate…

Fake BSOD Attack Launched via Malicious Python Script

A peculiar malicious Python script has surfaced, employing an unusual and amusing anti-analysis trick to mimic a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The script, which has a low detection rate of 4/59 on VirusTotal (SHA256: d716c2edbcdb76c6a6d31b21f154fee7e0f8613617078b69da69c8f4867c9534), drew the attention…

REF7707 Hackers Target Windows & Linux Systems with FINALDRAFT Malware

Elastic Security Labs has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign, tracked as REF7707, targeting entities across South America and Southeast Asia. Central to this operation is the deployment of a novel malware family named FINALDRAFT, which has been engineered to exploit…

NVIDIA Container Toolkit Vulnerable to Code Execution Attacks

NVIDIA has issued a critical security update to address a high-severity vulnerability discovered in the NVIDIA® Container Toolkit for Linux. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-23359, could allow attackers to exploit a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the…

CISA Publishes 20 Advisories on ICS Security Flaws and Exploits

 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued 20 security advisories on February 13, 2025, warning about critical vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and medical devices. These disclosures are part of ongoing efforts to address the growing risks…

Dutch Authorities Dismantle Network of 127 Command-and-Control Servers

Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have taken down a network of 127 command-and-control servers. This network was operated by ZServers/XHost, a so-called bulletproof hosting provider offering cybercriminals a safe haven to facilitate illegal activities, such as spreading malware…

AMD Ryzen Flaw Enables Code Execution Through DLL Hijacking

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…

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…

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…

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…