Google Forms, praised for friction-free data collection, has become the unlikely staging ground for rapidly spreading crypto-phishing campaign. First detected in late-2024 but surging in Q2 2025, the ploy begins with an unsolicited email containing a legitimate‐looking forms.gle link that…
Sophisticated Koske Linux Malware Developed With AI Aid
The Koske Linux malware shows how cybercriminals can use AI for payload development, persistence, and adaptivity. The post Sophisticated Koske Linux Malware Developed With AI Aid appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Subliminal Learning in AIs
Today’s freaky LLM behavior: We study subliminal learning, a surprising phenomenon where language models learn traits from model-generated data that is semantically unrelated to those traits. For example, a “student” model learns to prefer owls when trained on sequences of…
Prolonged Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets VMware Appliances
Sygnia observed Chinese cyber campaign dubbed Fire Ant deploying sophisticated techniques to gain full compromise of victim environments, discovering isolated assets This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Prolonged Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets VMware Appliances
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-07-25 12h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 10:4 : Bloomberg’s Comdb2 Vulnerable to DoS Through Malicious Packets 10:4 : Critical VGAuth Flaw in VMware Tools Grants Full System Access 10:4 : Tridium Niagara Framework Flaws Expose Sensitive Network Data…
US Announces $15M Reward for North Korean IT Scheme Leaders
The United States government announced coordinated actions across multiple departments today, offering rewards totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrests and convictions of North Korean nationals involved in extensive revenue generation schemes targeting American companies and…
The best drawing tablets of 2025: Expert tested
From your home to the studio, we tested the best drawing tablets to help artists create anywhere inspiration strikes. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best drawing tablets of 2025: Expert tested
Overcoming Risks from Chinese GenAI Tool Usage
A recent analysis of enterprise data suggests that generative AI tools developed in China are being used extensively by employees in the US and UK, often without oversight or approval from security teams. The study, conducted by Harmonic Security, also…
Soco404 and Koske Malware Target Cloud Services with Cross-Platform Cryptomining Attacks
Threat hunters have disclosed two different malware campaigns that have targeted vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud environments to deliver cryptocurrency miners. The threat activity clusters have been codenamed Soco404 and Koske by cloud security firms Wiz and Aqua, respectively. Soco404…
Muddled Libra Threat Assessment: Further-Reaching, Faster, More Impactful
Muddled Libra (Scattered Spider, UNC3944) is evolving. Get the latest insights and defensive recommendations based on Unit 42 incident response cases. The post Muddled Libra Threat Assessment: Further-Reaching, Faster, More Impactful appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
This electric screwdriver is a reliable addition to my toolkit – and it just got even cheaper
I have no problem recommending the Hoto 12-in-1 electric screwdriver – a reliable tool that’s been in my kit for over a year now. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: This electric screwdriver is…
Best VPNs for streaming 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Want to access new movies and TV shows? A VPN might help. Check out my favorites for the best speeds and servers. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Best VPNs for streaming 2025: Expert…
Koske, a new AI-Generated Linux malware appears in the threat landscape
Koske is a new Linux malware designed for cryptomining, likely developed with the help of artificial intelligence. Koske is a new Linux AI-generated malware that was developed for cryptomining activities. Aquasec researchers reported that the malicious code uses rootkits and…
Watch out: Instagram users targeted in novel phishing campaign
Phishers are using legitimate looking Instagram emails in order to scam users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out: Instagram users targeted in novel phishing campaign
Advisor to Brit tech contractors Qdos confirms client data leak
Policy management not affected, but some personal data may have been snaffled Business insurance and employment status specialist Qdos has confirmed that an intruder has stolen some customers personal data, according to a communication to tech contractors that was seen…
Bloomberg’s Comdb2 Vulnerable to DoS Through Malicious Packets
Cisco Talos’ Vulnerability Discovery & Research team has disclosed five critical security vulnerabilities in Bloomberg’s Comdb2 open-source database that could allow attackers to cause denial-of-service conditions through specially crafted network packets. The vulnerabilities, all affecting version 8.1 of the high-availability…
Critical VGAuth Flaw in VMware Tools Grants Full System Access
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in VMware Tools’ Guest Authentication Service (VGAuth) that allow attackers to escalate privileges from any user account to full SYSTEM access on Windows virtual machines. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-22230 and CVE-2025-22247, affect VMware…
Tridium Niagara Framework Flaws Expose Sensitive Network Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Nozomi Networks Labs have discovered 13 critical vulnerabilities in Tridium’s widely-used Niagara Framework, potentially exposing sensitive network data across building management, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure systems worldwide. The vulnerabilities, consolidated into 10 distinct CVEs, could allow…
Malicious Android Apps Mimic as Popular Indian Banking Apps Steal Login Credentials
Attackers are weaponizing India’s appetite for mobile banking by circulating counterfeit Android apps that mimic the interfaces and icons of public-sector and private banks. Surfacing in telemetry logs on 3 April 2025, the impostors travel through smishing texts, QR codes…
UK Student Sentenced to Prison for Selling Phishing Kits
Ollie Holman was sentenced to prison for selling over 1,000 phishing kits that caused estimated losses of over $134 million. The post UK Student Sentenced to Prison for Selling Phishing Kits appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
New Chaos Ransomware Emerges, Launches Wave of Attacks
Cisco Talos warned that the Chaos group, thought to be formed of former BlackSuit members, has launched a wave of attacks targeted a variety of sectors This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Chaos Ransomware…
Malware Campaign Uses YouTube and Discord to Harvest Credentials from Computers
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign deploying infostealers like Leet Stealer, its modified variant RMC Stealer, and Sniffer Stealer, leveraging social engineering tactics centered on gaming hype. These threats masquerade as indie game installers,…
The best kids’ tablets of 2025 recommended by parents
We tested the best kids’ tablets to find the most durable, fun-filled picks for travel, learning, and summer downtime. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best kids’ tablets of 2025 recommended by parents
No Patch for Flaw Exposing Hundreds of LG Cameras to Remote Hacking
LG Innotek LNV5110R security cameras are affected by a vulnerability that can be exploited for unauthenticated remote code execution. The post No Patch for Flaw Exposing Hundreds of LG Cameras to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…