What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly…
ASUS Patches DriverHub RCE Flaws Exploitable via HTTP and Crafted .ini Files
ASUS has released updates to address two security flaws impacting ASUS DriverHub that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to leverage the software in order to achieve remote code execution. DriverHub is a tool that’s designed to automatically detect…
20-Year-Old Proxy Botnet Network Dismantled After Exploiting 1,000 Unpatched Devices Each Week
A 20-year-old criminal proxy network has been disrupted through a joint operation involving Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Dutch National Police. This botnet, operational since 2004 according to…
Threat Actors Leverage DDoS Attacks as Smokescreens for Data Theft
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, once seen as crude tools for disruption wielded by script kiddies and hacktivists, have undergone a sophisticated transformation in today’s complex, hybrid-cloud environments. No longer just blunt instruments aimed at overwhelming systems, DDoS attacks…
How Trustworthy Is Big Data?
Businesses and individual users now employ big data analysis to support decision-making, engineering innovation, and productivity levels. However, the surge in the reliance on big data leads to growing concerns regarding its accuracy and trustworthiness. Although big data provides unprecedented…
Your password manager is under attack: How to defend yourself against a new threat
Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? These savage imposters threaten the very future of credential management. Here’s what you need to know – and do. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original…
The Ongoing Risks of Hardcoded JWT Keys
In early May 2025, Cisco released software fixes to address a flaw in its IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs). The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, has a CVSS score of 10.0 and could enable an unauthenticated, remote attacker…
Cybersecurity Agencies on High Alert as Attacks Spike After Pahalgam Incident
A rising tension between India and Pakistan has resulted in an intensified digital war, whose hacktivist groups have launched coordinated cyber offensives targeting government systems and critical infrastructure as a result of increasing tensions between the two countries. The attacks,…
SentinelOne EDR Exploit Allows Babuk Ransomware Deployment Through Installer Abuse
A newly discovered exploit has revealed a critical vulnerability in SentinelOne’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) system, allowing cybercriminals to bypass its tamper protection and deploy the Babuk ransomware. The method, identified as a “Bring Your Own Installer” technique,…
Kelly Benefits Data Leak Affects 260,000 People
A Maryland-based outsourced benefits and payroll manager is notifying nine large customers and nearly 264,000 individuals that their private and sensitive data may have been compromised in a December hack. The number of impacted people has increased by eight-fold…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly…
Criminal Proxy Network Infects Thousands of IoT Devices
The criminal proxy network infected thousands of IoT and end-of-life devices, creating dangerous botnet This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Criminal Proxy Network Infects Thousands of IoT Devices
Phishing Campaign Uses Blob URLs to Bypass Email Security and Avoid Detection
Cybersecurity researchers at Cofense Intelligence have identified a sophisticated phishing tactic leveraging Blob URIs (Uniform Resource Identifiers) to deliver credential phishing pages directly to users’ inboxes while evading traditional email security measures. Blob URIs, typically used by browsers to handle…
“PupkinStealer” – .NET Malware Steals Browser Data and Exfiltrates via Telegram
A new information-stealing malware dubbed “PupkinStealer” has emerged as a significant threat to individuals and enterprises. Developed in C# using the .NET framework, this 32-bit GUI-based Windows executable targets sensitive user data with a focused and efficient approach. First observed…
Security Firm Andy Frain Says 100,000 People Impacted by Ransomware Attack
Andy Frain was targeted by the Black Basta ransomware group in 2024 and the hackers have stolen a wide range of information. The post Security Firm Andy Frain Says 100,000 People Impacted by Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly…
#Infosec2025: Experts to Shine Light on Vendor Supply Chain Resilience Against Third-Party Risks
During Infosecurity Europe 2025 experts will explore how to strengthen organizational resilience against persistent third-party risks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Experts to Shine Light on Vendor Supply Chain Resilience Against Third-Party Risks
It Is 2025, And We Are Still Dealing With Default IoT Passwords And Stupid 2013 Router Vulnerabilities, (Mon, May 12th)
Unipi Technologies is a company developing programmable logic controllers for a number of different applications like home automation, building management, and industrial controls. The modules produced by Unipi are likely to appeal to a more professional audience. All modules are…
Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet? Why it (probably) should be and how to do it right
You can ditch your Microsoft account password completely now. But if you plan to do so, there’s a step you absolutely must not skip. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article:…
100 leading AI scientists map route to more ‘trustworthy, reliable, secure’ AI
The landmark Singapore Consensus comes at a time when the giants of generative AI – such as OpenAI – are disclosing less and less to the public. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read…
Threat actors use fake AI tools to deliver the information stealer Noodlophile
Threat actors use fake AI tools to trick users into installing the information stealer Noodlophile, Morphisec researchers warn. Morphisec researchers observed attackers exploiting AI hype to spread malware via fake AI tools promoted in viral posts and Facebook groups. Users…
Google Researchers Leverage Mach IPC Messages to Find and Exploit Sandbox Escapes
Google Project Zero has revealed new sandbox escape vulnerabilities by leveraging Mach Interprocess Communication (IPC) mechanisms-core components underpinning Apple’s operating system security model. Their findings, which combine manual reverse engineering and advanced fuzzing techniques, not only expose systemic risks in…
VMware Tools Vulnerability Let Attackers Tamper Files to Trigger Malicious Operations
A moderate-severity vulnerability in VMware Tools could allow attackers with limited privileges to manipulate files and trigger insecure operations within virtual machines. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22247, affects both Windows and Linux versions of VMware Tools 11.x.x and 12.x.x, with…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly…