Researchers identified a new malware, named DslogdRAT, deployed after exploiting a now-patched flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS). JPCERT/CC researchers reported that a new malware, dubbed DslogdRAT, and a web shell were deployed by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability during attacks…
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SAP NetWeaver zero-day allegedly exploited by an initial access broker
A zero-day in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited, putting thousands of internet-facing applications at risk. Researchers warn that a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score of 10/10), in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited. Thousands of internet-facing applications are potentially…
Operation SyncHole: Lazarus APT targets supply chains in South Korea
The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group targeted at least six firms in South Korea in a cyber espionage campaign called Operation SyncHole. Kaspersky researchers reported that the North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus targeted at least six firms in South Korea in…
Interlock ransomware gang started leaking data allegedly stolen from leading kidney dialysis firm DaVita
The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on the leading kidney dialysis company DaVita and leaked alleged stolen data. DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of 2,675 outpatient centers in the United States, serving 200,800 patients, and 367…
Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) data breach impacted 5.5 million patients
Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) announced that threat actors stole the personal data of 5.5 million patients in a cyberattack. Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information of 5.5 million patients following a cyberattack…
Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis
Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis, using public curiosity and emotion to launch scams and spread malware, an old tactic during global events. On April 24, 2025, after Pope Francis’ death, cybercriminals launched scams and malware attacks, exploiting public…
WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to protect sensitive communications
WhatsApp adds Advanced Chat Privacy feature that allows users to block others from sharing chat content outside the app. WhatsApp announced the availability of a new feature called “Advanced Chat Privacy” for both individual and group chats that enhances content…
Android spyware hidden in mapping software targets Russian soldiers
A new Android spyware was discovered in a fake Alpine Quest app, reportedly used by Russian soldiers for war zone planning. Doctor Web researchers uncovered a new spyware, tracked as Android.Spy.1292.origin, targeting Russian military personnel. The malicious code was hidden…
Crypto mining campaign targets Docker environments with new evasion technique
New malware campaign targets Docker environments using unknown methods to secretly mine cryptocurrency, researchers warn. Researchers from Darktrace and Cado Security have spotted a malware campaign that targets Docker environments with a novel technique to mine cryptocurrency. The malware campaign…
The popular xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack
The xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing users’ private keys. Threat actors compromised the Ripple cryptocurrency npm JavaScript library xrpl.js to harvest users’ private keys. xrpl.js is the recommended library for integrating a JavaScript/TypeScript…
British retailer giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is managing a cyber incident
Marks & Spencer (M&S) confirmed it’s managing a cyber incident after multiple customer complaints surfaced on social media. Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) announced it has been managing a cyber incident in recent days with the help of external…
Chinese Cybercriminals Released Z-NFC Tool for Payment Fraud
Cybercriminals leverage NFC fraud against ATMs and POS terminals, stealing money from consumers at scale. Resecurity (USA) investigated multiple incidents identified in Q1 2025, exceeding several million dollars in damages for one of the top Fortune 100 financial institutions in…
Millions of SK Telecom customers are potentially at risk following USIM data compromise
SK Telecom warned that threat actors accessed customer Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) info through a malware attack. SK Telecom is South Korea’s largest wireless telecom company, a major player in the country’s mobile and tech landscape. It holds about…
Abilene city, Texas, takes systems offline following a cyberattack
Abilene, Texas, shut down systems after a cyberattack caused server issues. IT staff and experts are investigating the security incident. Abilene, Texas, shut down systems after a cyberattack caused server issues. The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, emergency services…
Japan ’s FSA warns of unauthorized trades via stolen credentials from fake security firms’ sites
Japan ’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) warns of hundreds of millions in unauthorized trades linked to hacked brokerage accounts. Japan ’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) reported that the damage caused by unauthorized access to and transactions on internet trading services…
Kimsuky APT exploited BlueKeep RDP flaw in attacks against South Korea and Japan
Researchers spotted a new North Korea-linked group Kimsuky ‘s campaign, exploiting a patched Microsoft Remote Desktop Services flaw to gain initial access. While investigating a security breach, the AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) researchers discovered a North Korea-linked group Kimsuky…
New sophisticate malware SuperCard X targets Androids via NFC relay attacks
‘SuperCard X’ – a new MaaS – targets Androids via NFC relay attacks, enabling fraudulent POS and ATM transactions with stolen card data. Cleafy researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called SuperCard X targeting Android devices with NFC relay attacks…
Russia-linked APT29 targets European diplomatic entities with GRAPELOADER malware
Russia-linked group APT29 targeted diplomatic entities across Europe with a new malware loader codenamed GRAPELOADER. Check Point Research team reported that Russia-linked cyberespionage group APT29 (aka SVR group, Cozy Bear, Nobelium, BlueBravo, Midnight Blizzard, and The Dukes) is behind a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting European diplomatic…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 42
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malicious NPM Packages Targeting PayPal Users New Malware Variant Identified: ResolverRAT Enters the Maze Nice chatting with you: what connects…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 520 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Attackers exploited SonicWall…