LameHug malware uses AI to create data-theft commands on infected Windows systems. Ukraine links it to the Russia-nexus APT28 group. Ukrainian CERT-UA warns of a new malware strain dubbed LameHug that uses a large language model (LLM) to generate commands…
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Broadcom patches critical VMware flaws exploited at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025
VMware patched flaws disclosed during the Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 hacking contest, where researchers earned $340,000 for exploiting them. Broadcom four vulnerabilities in VMware products demonstrated at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025. White hat hackers earned over $340,000 for VMware exploits, including $150,000…
Stormous Ransomware gang targets North Country HealthCare, claims 600K patient data stolen
Ransomware group Stormous claims it stole data from 600,000 North Country HealthCare patients across 14 sites in northern Arizona. The Stormous ransomware gang claims it has stolen personal and health data belonging to 600,000 patients from health provider North Country…
United Natural Foods Expects $400M revenue impact from June cyber attack
United Natural Foods Projects (UNFI) expects a $350–$400M sales hit from a June cyberattack, with $50–$60M in net income impact. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), the main distributor for Amazon’s Whole Foods, said the June 2025 cyberattack will slash its…
Cisco patches critical CVE-2025-20337 bug in Identity Services Engine with CVSS 10 Severity
Cisco warns of CVE-2025-20337, a critical ISE flaw (CVSS 10) allowing remote code execution with root privileges. Cisco addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20337 (CVSS score of 10), in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive…
Operation Eastwood disrupted operations of pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16)
International law enforcement operation disrupted the activities of the pro-Russia hacking group NoName057(16). European and U.S. authorities disrupted the activities of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16) in Operation Eastwood. “Between 14 and 17 July, a joint international operation, known as…
UNC6148 deploys Overstep malware on SonicWall devices, possibly for ransomware operations
UNC6148 targets SonicWall devices with Overstep malware, using a backdoor and rootkit for data theft, extortion, or ransomware. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group warns that a threat actor tracked as UNC6148 has been targeting SonicWall SMA appliances with new malware dubbed…
Salt Typhoon breach: Chinese APT compromises U.S. Army National Guard network
China-linked APT Salt Typhoon breached a U.S. Army National Guard unit’s network, accessed configs, and intercepted communications with other units. A DoD report warns that China-nexus hacking group Salt Typhoon breached a U.S. state’s Army National Guard network from March…
Former US Army member confesses to Telecom hack and extortion conspiracy
A former US Army soldier pleaded guilty to hacking telecom databases, stealing data, and extorting companies by threatening to release the stolen info. A former Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius (21) pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack telecom companies’ databases,…
CVE-2025-6554 marks the fifth actively exploited Chrome Zero-Day patched by Google in 2025
Google released security patches to address multiple Chrome vulnerabilities, including one flaw that has been exploited in the wild. Google released fixes for six Chrome flaws, including one actively exploited in the wild tracked as CVE-2025-6558 (CVSS score of 8.8).…
DDoS peaks hit new highs: Cloudflare mitigated massive 7.3 Tbps assault
Cloudflare blocked 7.3M DDoS attacks in Q2 2025, down from 20.5M in Q1, while hyper-volumetric attacks surged with 6,500+ blocked, averaging 71 daily. Cloudflare mitigated 7.3M DDoS attacks in Q2 2025, down from 20.5M in Q1, 13.5M of which stemmed…
U.S. CISA adds Wing FTP Server flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Wing FTP Server flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Wing FTP Server flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-47812, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Wing FTP…
Android Malware Konfety evolves with ZIP manipulation and dynamic loading
A new Konfety Android malware variant uses a malformed ZIP and obfuscation to evade detection, posing as fake apps with no real functionality. Zimporium zLabs researchers are tracking a new, sophisticated Konfety Android malware variant that uses an “evil-twin” tactic…
Belk hit by May cyberattack: DragonForce stole 150GB of data
Ransomware group DragonForce claims it attacked U.S. retailer Belk in May, stealing over 150GB of data in a disruptive cyberattack. The infamous Ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for the May disruptive attack on US department store chain Belk. The ransomware…
North Korea-linked actors spread XORIndex malware via 67 malicious npm packages
North Korea-linked hackers uploaded 67 malicious npm packages with XORIndex malware, hitting 17K+ downloads in ongoing supply chain attacks. North Korea-linked threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have uploaded 67 malicious npm packages with XORIndex malware loader, hitting over…
FBI seized multiple piracy sites distributing pirated video games
FBI seizes multiple piracy sites for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 games, dismantling their infrastructure. The FBI, with the help of the Dutch FIOD, seized multiple piracy sites distributing pirated video games, including nsw2u.com, ps4pkg.com, and mgnetu.com, dismantling their infrastructure.…
An attacker using a $500 radio setup could potentially trigger train brake failures or derailments from a distance
A 20-year-old flaw in End-of-Train and Head-of-Train systems could let hackers trigger emergency braking, finally getting proper attention. US CISA has warned about a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-1727, in the radio-based linking protocol between End-of-Train (EoT) and Head-of-Train (HoT)…
Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix
Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix (a ClickFix variant) in a widespread campaign targeting multiple industries. The Interlock ransomware group is deploying a new PHP-based variant of the Interlock RAT in a broad campaign. According to researchers…
Global Louis Vuitton data breach impacts UK, South Korea, and Turkey
Louis Vuitton data breach affects customers in the UK, South Korea, Turkey, and possibly more countries, with notifications underway. Customers of French luxury retailer Louis Vuitton are being notified of a data breach affecting multiple countries, including the UK, South…
Experts uncover critical flaws in Kigen eSIM technology affecting billions
Experts devised a new hack targeting Kigen eSIM tech, used in over 2B devices, exposing smartphones and IoT users to serious security risks. Researchers at Security Explorations uncovered a new hacking method exploiting flaws in Kigen’s eSIM tech, affecting billions…