Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting link wrapping features from vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia to mask malicious payloads, leveraging the inherent trust users place in these security tools. Link wrapping, intended as a protective measure, reroutes URLs through vendor scanning services…
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Microsoft to Block External Workbook Links to Unsafe File Types by Default
Microsoft announced a significant security enhancement for Excel users, revealing plans to block external workbook links to unsafe file types by default starting in October 2025. This major change aims to strengthen workbook security by preventing potential security vulnerabilities that…
WhatsApp 0-Click RCE Exploit Worth $1 Million at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have a massive incentive to target WhatsApp this fall, as the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced a record-breaking $1 million bounty for a zero-click remote code execution exploit against the popular messaging platform at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025. The…
Hackers Abuse EDR Free Trials to Bypass Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a concerning new attack vector where threat actors are exploiting free trials of endpoint detection and response (EDR) software to disable existing security protections on targeted systems. This technique, dubbed “BYOEDR” (Bring Your Own EDR), represents…
Microsoft Upgrades .NET Bounty Program, Offers Rewards Up to $40,000
Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its .NET Bounty Program, introducing expanded coverage, streamlined award structures, and substantially increased financial incentives for security researchers. The updated program now offers maximum rewards of USD 40,000 for critical vulnerabilities affecting .NET and…
Over 17,000 SharePoint Servers Found Exposed Online — 840 Vulnerable to Active 0-Day Attacks
A significant cybersecurity crisis has emerged with the discovery of over 17,000 Microsoft SharePoint servers exposed to internet-based attacks, including 840 systems vulnerable to a critical zero-day vulnerability that Chinese threat actors are actively exploiting. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-53770 and…
CISA Releases Thorium: Open-Source Malware and Forensics Tool Now Public
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made a significant contribution to the cybersecurity community by publicly releasing Thorium, a powerful open-source platform designed to revolutionize malware analysis and digital forensics operations. This announcement marks a major milestone in…
Threat Actors Use Malicious RMM Tools for Stealthy Initial Access to Organizations
A small increase in targeted cyberattacks that make use of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities that are embedded in PDF documents has been seen by WithSecure. These campaigns primarily focus on organizations in France and Luxembourg, employing socially engineered…
Unit 42 Launches Attribution Framework to Classify Threat Actors by Behavior and Activity
Unit 42, the threat research division of Palo Alto Networks, has unveiled its Attribution Framework, designed to transform the traditionally subjective process of threat actor attribution into a structured, evidence-based science. Drawing on the foundational Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis,…
Anubis Ransomware Targets Android and Windows Users to Encrypt Files and Steal Credentials
Ransomware activity has skyrocketed in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, with Bitsight’s State of the Underground 2025 study indicating a 53% increase in ransomware group-operated leak sites and a roughly 25% increase in unique victims reported on leak sites throughout…
Ransomware Gangs Leverage TrickBot Malware to Steal US $724 Million in Cryptocurrency
Ransomware affiliates associated with groups like Ryuk, Conti, and Diavol have increasingly relied on the modular TrickBot malware to facilitate sophisticated extortion campaigns, resulting in over US$724 million in cryptocurrency theft. Originally emerging in 2016 as a banking Trojan, TrickBot…
Silver Fox Hackers Exploit Weaponized Google Translate Tools to Deliver Windows Malware
The Knownsec 404 Advanced Threat Intelligence Team has lately discovered increased activity from the Silver Fox cybercrime gang, which has been using fake versions of popular programs as weapons to spread malware in a complex cyber threat landscape. Tracing back…
Singapore’s Strategic Approach to State-Linked APT Cyber Threats
Singapore’s recent disclosure of an ongoing cyberattack by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group UNC3886 on critical infrastructure highlights a deliberate strategy favoring technical attribution over overt political linkages. Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam announced during the Cyber…
New DoubleTrouble Banking Malware Targets Users Through Phishing Sites to Steal Credentials
Researchers at zLabs have been closely monitoring the DoubleTrouble banking trojan, a rapidly evolving malware strain that has shifted its tactics to exploit unsuspecting users across Europe. Initially disseminated via phishing websites mimicking reputable banks, the trojan has now adapted…
Lenovo IdeaCentre and Yoga BIOS Flaws Allow Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
Security researchers have discovered critical BIOS vulnerabilities affecting Lenovo’s IdeaCentre and Yoga All-in-One desktop computers that could allow privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise system security at the firmware level. Critical Security Flaws Discovered in Popular Desktop…
Bangalore Techie Arrested for Alleged Role in $44 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
A Bangalore-based technology professional has been arrested in connection with a massive cryptocurrency theft worth approximately ₹379 crore ($44 million) from the popular Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest represents one of the most significant…
LAMEHUG: First AI-Powered Malware Targets Organizations via Compromised Official Email Accounts
The Russian state-sponsored threat actor APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Forest Blizzard, has deployed LameHug, the first publicly documented malware leveraging large language models (LLMs) for automated command generation and execution. According to a recent CERT-UA report, this…
Hacker Arrested for Data Theft Targeting Spanish Bank Customers
Spanish authorities have successfully apprehended a sophisticated cybercriminal who allegedly stole sensitive data from major financial institutions, educational organizations, and private companies across the country. The arrest represents a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime targeting Spanish citizens…
Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers File Over 10 Patents for Advanced Intrusive Hacking Tools
A SentinelLABS investigation has revealed that businesses linked to the Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group Hafnium, also known as Silk Typhoon, have submitted more than ten patents for highly intrusive forensics and data exfiltration methods. These patents, registered by…
NOVABLIGHT Masquerades as Educational Tool to Steal Login Credentials and Compromise Crypto Wallets
A newly analyzed Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) infostealer, NOVABLIGHT, has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, targeting unsuspecting users with advanced data theft capabilities. Developed and sold by the Sordeal Group, a threat actor demonstrating French-language proficiency, NOVABLIGHT is marketed as an…