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CISA Warns of Langflow Missing Authentication Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
CISA has added a critical Langflow vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-3248, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers running the…
New GPOHound Tool To Analyze Group Policy in Active Directory For Privilege Escalation Paths
The new GPOHound is a powerful new open-source tool designed to analyze Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory environments for privilege escalation vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. The tool, released on May 2, 2025, automatically detects insecure settings that attackers could…
New ClickFix Attack Mimics Ministry of Defense Website to Attack Windows & Linux Machines
Cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated new malware campaign dubbed “ClickFix” that employs advanced social engineering tactics to compromise both Windows and Linux systems. The attack creates convincing replicas of Ministry of Defense websites across multiple countries, tricking users into…
Microsoft Fixes Group Policy Bug That Prevents Installation of Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the April 2025 security update is preventing Windows 11 systems from upgrading to version 24H2 when using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The issue affects organizations attempting to deploy the latest feature update across their…
Beyond DDoS: The New Breed Of Layer 7 Attacks And How SMEs Can Outmaneuver Them
When most people think of DDoS attacks, they envision tsunami-like floods of traffic overwhelming servers. That’s the classic Layer 3/4 strategy brute force attacks meant to crash services by clogging up bandwidth. But over the last quarter, I’ve seen a…
Darcula (PhaaS) Stolen 884,000 Credit Card Details on 13 Million Clicks from Users Worldwide
Security researchers have uncovered one of the largest credit card theft operations in recent history, with a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called “Darcula” responsible for stealing approximately 884,000 credit card details through a massive campaign that generated over 13 million…
Threat Actor Bypass SentinelOne EDR to Deploy Babuk Ransomware
A sophisticated new attack method that disables endpoint security protection has been identified by security researchers, enabling threat actors to deploy ransomware undetected. The technique, dubbed “Bring Your Own Installer,” was recently discovered by Aon’s Stroz Friedberg Incident Response team…
UDP Vulnerability in Windows Deployment Services Allows 0-Click System Crashes
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) allows attackers to remotely crash servers with zero user interaction or authentication. The flaw, which targets the UDP-based TFTP service at the WDS, could allow even low-skilled attackers to paralyze…
PCI Compliance Is Not Just A Checkbox It’s A Live-Fire Security Test
Most executives still treat PCI DSS like paperwork something to file away after a quarterly scan. But that mindset is dangerous. PCI compliance isn’t just a checklist it’s a survival test. Every rule in PCI exists because someone got breached.…
New T1555.003 Technique Let Attackers Steal Passwords From Web Browsers
A sophisticated credential theft technique, identified as T1555.003 in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide. This technique enables adversaries to extract usernames and passwords directly from web browsers, which commonly store these credentials…
Critical Microsoft Telnet 0-Click Vulnerability Exposes Windows Credentials
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Telnet Server enables attackers to bypass authentication completely, potentially gaining administrator access without valid credentials. Organizations running legacy Windows systems are advised to take immediate action, as no official patch is available. The critical flaw,…
Hackers Attacking HR Departments with Fake Resumes That Drop More_eggs Malware
A sophisticated cyber campaign targeting corporate human resources departments has been uncovered, with attackers exploiting the routine practice of opening job application attachments to deploy a dangerous backdoor. The financially motivated threat group Venom Spider is behind this campaign, sending…
Hackers Weaponized 21 Apps to Gain Full Control of Ecommerce Servers
Security researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ecommerce platforms through 21 widely-used applications. The backdoor, which remained dormant for six years after its initial injection between 2019 and 2022, has recently activated, providing attackers with complete…
RomCom RAT Attacking UK Organizations Via Customer Feedback Portals
A sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed “RomCom” has emerged as a significant threat targeting UK organizations through their customer feedback portals. Cybersecurity experts have identified a coordinated campaign exploiting these seemingly innocuous feedback mechanisms to deliver the malware, which…
Hackers Weaponizing Pahalgam Attack Themed Decoys to Attack Indian Government Personnel
In a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, threat actors are actively targeting Indian government personnel using decoy documents referencing the recent Pahalgam attack. The malicious campaign, discovered in early May 2025, utilizes spear-phishing emails with attachments designed to exploit recipients’ interest…
Kelly Associates Data Breach Exposes 410,000+ Users Personal Data
A data breach at Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (operating as Kelly Benefits) has exposed sensitive personal information of more than 410,000 individuals, significantly more than initially reported. The Maryland-based benefits administration and payroll solutions provider confirmed that cybercriminals infiltrated…
Ransomware Groups Allegedly Breach IT Networks, Stealing Data from UK Retailers
A notorious ransomware group dubbed DragonForce has claimed responsibility for a series of cyber attacks targeting major UK retailers, with Co-op now confirming a significant data breach affecting its membership database. The attacks, which also targeted Marks & Spencer and…
Iranian Hackers Breaches Critical National Infrastructure With multiple Webshells & Backdoors
A sophisticated cyber intrusion targeting critical national infrastructure in the Middle East has been uncovered, with evidence pointing to an Iranian state-sponsored threat group. The attack, which persisted from May 2023 to February 2025, showcases advanced tactics and a concerning…
xAI Dev Leaked API Key on GitHub for Private SpaceX, Tesla & Twitter/X
A significant security lapse occurred at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, where a developer inadvertently leaked a private API key on GitHub that remained accessible for nearly two months. The exposed credentials provided unauthorized access to private large language…