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Iranian APT35 Hackers Attacking High-Profile Cyber Security Experts & Professors from Israel
A sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting Israeli cybersecurity experts and computer science professors has emerged amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The Iranian threat group Educated Manticore, widely associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Intelligence Organization, has launched precision…
Microsoft 365’s Direct Send Exploited to Send Phishing Emails as Internal Users
A sophisticated phishing campaign affecting more than 70 organizations by exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature. This novel attack method allows threat actors to spoof internal users and deliver phishing emails without ever needing to compromise an account, bypassing traditional…
HPE OneView for VMware vCenter Allows Escalation of Privileges
A significant security vulnerability in Hewlett-Packard Enterprise OneView for VMware vCenter (OV4VC) platform that could allow attackers with limited access to escalate their privileges to administrative levels. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-37101, affects all versions of the software prior to…
Iranian Spear-Phishing Attack Mimic Google, Outlook, and Yahoo Domains
A sophisticated Iranian cyber espionage campaign has resurfaced with renewed intensity, targeting high-profile figures through meticulously crafted spear-phishing operations that impersonate major email providers including Google, Outlook, and Yahoo. The campaign, attributed to the threat actor known as Educated Manticore,…
Researchers Obfuscated & Weaponized .NET Assemblies Using MacroPack
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant evolution in malware sophistication, with threat actors increasingly leveraging legitimate programming frameworks for malicious purposes. A recent development has emerged involving the weaponization of .NET assemblies through advanced obfuscation techniques, marking a concerning…
CISA Warns of D-Link Path Traversal Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
CISA has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical path traversal vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-859 routers that is being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-0769, was added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on June…
nOAuth Abuse Leads to Full Account Takeover of Entra Cross-Tenant SaaS Applications
A critical authentication vulnerability known as nOAuth abuse has emerged as a severe threat to Microsoft Entra ID integrated SaaS applications, enabling attackers to achieve complete account takeover with minimal technical complexity. The vulnerability exploits fundamental flaws in how application…
Microsoft Teams New Feature Enables Admins to Manage Certified M365 Apps for Enhanced Security
Microsoft has announced a significant security enhancement for Microsoft Teams administrators, introducing a new feature that enables bulk management of Microsoft 365-certified applications through rule-based controls. This development, identified under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712, represents a major advancement in…
Cisco Identity Services Engine RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution as Root User
Two critical security vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems with root privileges. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-20281 and CVE-2025-20282, both carry…
Cybercriminals Abuse LLM Models to Aid in Their Criminal Hacking Activities
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a concerning evolution as threat actors increasingly leverage artificial intelligence technologies to enhance their malicious operations. Large Language Models (LLMs), which have revolutionized legitimate applications across industries, are now being systematically exploited by cybercriminals to…
Threat Actors Weaponize ChatGPT, Cisco AnyConnect, Google Meet, and Teams to Attacks SMB’s
The cybersecurity landscape for small and medium-sized businesses has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2025, with threat actors increasingly exploiting the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and collaboration tools to execute sophisticated attacks. The emergence of AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT…
25-Year-Old British National Believed To Be IntelBroker Charged
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have filed criminal charges against Kai West, a 25-year-old British national allegedly operating under the notorious hacker alias “IntelBroker.” The comprehensive complaint reveals a sophisticated cybercriminal operation that has caused approximately…
Chinese Hackers Deploying Pubload Malware by Weaponizing Tibetan Community Lures & Filenames
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting the Tibetan community has emerged, with China-aligned threat actors deploying advanced malware through carefully crafted social engineering tactics. The campaign exploits culturally significant events and documents to lure victims into downloading malicious software, representing a…
Surge in Attacks Targeting MOVEit Transfer Systems – 100+ Unique IPs Used by Attackers
Researchers observed a significant increase in malicious scanning activity targeting MOVEit Transfer systems observed with over 682 unique IP addresses participating in coordinated reconnaissance and exploitation attempts over the past 90 days. The surge represents a significant shift from baseline…
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in ControlID iDSecure Software Allowing Authentication Bypass
CISA has issued a high-priority security advisory warning organizations about critical vulnerabilities in ControlID’s iDSecure On-premises vehicle control software. Released on June 24, 2025, the advisory highlights three severe security flaws that could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and…
IBM i Vulnerability Allows Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
A critical security vulnerability affecting multiple versions of IBM i that could allow attackers to escalate privileges through an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-36004, carries a high CVSS base score of…
Researchers Manipulated Windows Registry Using a C++ Program
Researchers demonstrated sophisticated Windows Registry manipulation techniques using a C++ program designed for red team operations. The research highlights critical vulnerabilities in how Windows systems handle registry modifications and presents both offensive capabilities and defensive strategies for cybersecurity professionals. Windows…
Androxgh0st Botnet Operators Exploiting US University For Hosting C2 Logger
The Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its operations since 2023, with cybercriminals now compromising prestigious academic institutions to host their command and control infrastructure. This sophisticated malware campaign has demonstrated remarkable persistence and evolution, targeting a diverse range of vulnerabilities…
TeamFiltration Pentesting Tool Weaponized to Hijack Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Other Accounts
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has weaponized a legitimate penetration testing framework to compromise thousands of Microsoft cloud accounts across hundreds of organizations worldwide. The malicious operation, designated UNK_SneakyStrike, leverages TeamFiltration, a popular cybersecurity tool originally designed for Office 365 security…
CISA Warns of FortiOS Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
CISA has issued a critical warning regarding a Fortinet FortiOS vulnerability that poses significant risks to network security infrastructure. On June 25, 2025, CISA added CVE-2019-6693 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating that this hard-coded credentials flaw is…
Firefox 140 Released With Fix for Code Execution Vulnerability – Update Now
Mozilla has released Firefox 140, addressing multiple critical security vulnerabilities, including a high-impact use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to code execution. The update patches twelve distinct security flaws ranging from memory safety issues to platform-specific vulnerabilities affecting both desktop and…
Realtek Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger DoS Attack via Bluetooth Secure Connections Pairing Process
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Realtek’s RTL8762E SDK v1.4.0 that allows attackers to exploit the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Secure Connections pairing process to launch denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability, discovered in the RTL8762EKF-EVB development platform, stems from…
Five Hackers Behind Notorious Data Selling Platform BreachForums Arrested
French authorities have dismantled a major cybercrime operation, arresting five hackers who operated BreachForum, one of the world’s largest marketplaces for stolen data, in coordinated raids across France. French police initially suspected the cybercriminals operating BreachForum were Russian or hiding…
New BRAODO Stealer Campaign Abuses GitHub To Host Payloads And Evade Detection
Security researchers at ANY.RUN have uncovered a new malware campaign delivering the BRAODO Stealer, which relies on public GitHub repositories to host and stage its payloads. This campaign employs multiple evasion techniques and scripting layers to complicate detection and analysis,…
New Malware Spotted in The Wild Using Prompt Injection to Manipulate AI Models Processing Sample
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a groundbreaking new malware strain that represents the first documented attempt to weaponize prompt injection attacks against AI-powered security analysis tools. The malware, dubbed “Skynet” by its creators, was anonymously uploaded to VirusTotal in early June…
Multiple Brother Devices Vulnerabilities Open Devices for Hacking
A comprehensive security research investigation has unveiled eight critical vulnerabilities affecting 742 printer and multifunction device models across four major manufacturers. The discovery, stemming from a zero-day research project conducted by cybersecurity firm Rapid7, exposes severe security flaws in Brother…
Beware of Weaponized Wedding Invite Scams That Deploys SpyMax RAT on Android Devices
A sophisticated Android phishing campaign has emerged across India, exploiting the cultural significance of wedding invitations to distribute malicious software. The attack, dubbed “Wedding Invitation,” leverages the ubiquitous nature of digital communication platforms to target unsuspecting mobile users through carefully…
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Cloud Software Group has issued an urgent security advisory warning customers about a critical memory overflow vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and Gateway products, which could enable denial-of-service attacks. Exploits of this vulnerability have already been observed in the wild. The…
North Korean Hackers as Recruiters Attacking Developers With 35 New Malicious npm Packages
North Korean threat actors have launched a sophisticated supply chain attack campaign, embedding 35 malicious npm packages across 24 compromised accounts to target software developers through an elaborate recruitment deception. The campaign, identified as an extension of the ongoing “Contagious…
INTERPOL Warns of Sharp Rise in Cyber Attacks Targeting Western and Eastern Africa
The cybersecurity landscape across Africa has reached a critical juncture, with cybercrime now accounting for more than 30 percent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. This alarming…
NetNerve – AI Powered PCAP Analysis to Detect Anomalies & Potential Threats
A groundbreaking cybersecurity solution called NetNerve has emerged as a game-changer in network threat detection, leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze Packet Capture (PCAP) files with unprecedented accuracy and speed. This innovative platform represents a significant advancement in proactive cybersecurity measures,…
Windows 11 Update Configuration Hangs During Update Scanning
Microsoft has released a critical Windows configuration update in June 2025 to address a significant issue affecting Windows 11 users worldwide. The update targets a persistent problem where the Windows Update scanning mechanism becomes unresponsive, preventing users from checking for…
Kubernetes NodeRestriction Vulnerability Allows Nodes to Bypass Resource Allocation Checks
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Kubernetes has been identified that could allow compromised nodes to bypass critical authorization checks within the container orchestration platform. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-4563, affects the NodeRestriction admission controller and poses potential risks for…
Hacktivist Groups Attacking U.S. Companies & Military Domains Following Attacks on Iran
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed dramatic escalation in hacktivist activities targeting U.S. infrastructure following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, multiple pro-Iranian hacktivist groups launched coordinated distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)…
Threat Actors Distribute Hacked Version of SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender to Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender users through a meticulously crafted Trojanized version of the legitimate remote access software. The malicious campaign, operating through impersonated websites, distributes a modified version of NetExtender 10.3.2.27…
Chrome Security Update: Patch for 11 Vulnerabilities Enabling Malicious Code Execution
Google Chrome has released a critical security update addressing 11 vulnerabilities that could potentially allow malicious code execution on user systems. The Chrome 138.0.7204.49 stable channel update, announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, represents a significant security milestone as the…
Threat Actors Poison Search Results & Exploits Popularity of ChatGPT and Luma AI to Deliver Malicious Payloads
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the widespread fascination with artificial intelligence tools, leveraging the popularity of platforms like ChatGPT and Luma AI to orchestrate sophisticated malware distribution campaigns. These threat actors have developed an intricate web of deceptive websites designed to…
CISA Releases Guide to Reduce Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Modern Software Development
The CISA and the NSA have jointly released a comprehensive guide addressing one of the most persistent and dangerous classes of software vulnerabilities: memory safety issues. Published in June 2025, the document “Memory Safe Languages: Reducing Vulnerabilities in Modern Software…
Critical Kibana Vulnerabilities Allows Heap Corruption and Remote Code Execution
A severe heap corruption vulnerability in Kibana could let attackers achieve remote code execution using specially crafted HTML pages. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-2135, stems from a Type Confusion flaw in the underlying Chromium engine and carries a maximum CVSSv3.1…
Linux CentOS Web Panel Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Remote Code – PoC Released
A critical security vulnerability in CentOS Web Panel (CWP) has been discovered that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected servers. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-48703, affects one of the most widely used free web hosting control…
Akamai Shares New Techniques for Defenders to Shutdown Cryptominer Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Akamai have unveiled groundbreaking defensive techniques capable of completely shutting down cryptomining botnets, marking a significant advancement in the fight against cryptocurrency-based cybercrime. The innovative approach, detailed in the final installment of Akamai’s “Cryptominers’ Anatomy” blog series,…
New U.S. Visa Rule Requires Applicants to Change Social Media Accounts Privacy to Public
The United States has introduced a sweeping new requirement for all applicants seeking F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas: effective immediately, individuals must set the privacy settings of all their personal social media accounts to “public” before submitting their visa…
NVIDIA Megatron LM Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Code
Critical security vulnerabilities in NVIDIA Megatron LM large language model framework that could allow attackers to inject malicious code and gain unauthorized system access. The company released emergency security patches on June 24, 2025, addressing two high-severity vulnerabilities that affect…
CISA Issued ICS Advisories Covering Current Vulnerabilities and Exploits
CISA has issued eight Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on June 24, 2025, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities across multiple vendors’ systems. The advisories, coded as ICSA-25-175-01 through ICSA-25-175-07, plus an update to a previously identified vulnerability (ICSA-19-029-02 Update B), provide…
APT Hackers Abuse Microsoft ClickOnce to Execute Malware as Trusted Host
A sophisticated new APT malware campaign has emerged, specifically targeting critical energy, oil, and gas infrastructure through an advanced exploitation of Microsoft ClickOnce technology. The campaign, designated as OneClik by cybersecurity researchers, represents a significant evolution in attack methodologies, demonstrating…
TeamViewer for Windows Vulnerability Let Attackers Delete Files Using SYSTEM Privileges
A significant security vulnerability in the TeamViewer Remote Management solution for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-36537, was announced on June…
NCSC Warns of SHOE RACK Malware Using DOH & SSH Protocol for Attacking Fortinet Firewalls
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical warning about a sophisticated post-exploitation malware strain dubbed SHOE RACK, which leverages an unusual combination of DNS-over-HTTPS (DOH) and SSH protocols to establish persistent backdoor access on compromised systems.…
New DRAT V2 Updates C2 Protocol Expands Functional Capabilities With Shell Command Execution
A sophisticated evolution in the cyber threat landscape has emerged with the discovery of DRAT V2, a significantly enhanced remote access trojan that demonstrates the continuing advancement of state-aligned threat actors targeting critical infrastructure. This latest iteration represents a strategic…
Gonjeshke Darande Threat Actors Pose as Hacktivist Infiltrated Iranian Crypto Exchange
In a significant escalation of cyber warfare in the Middle East, suspected Israeli state-sponsored threat actors operating under the name “Gonjeshke Darande” (Predatory Sparrow) successfully infiltrated Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, on June 18, 2025. Rather than extracting funds for…
New FileFix Attack Abuses Windows File Explorer to Execute Malicious Commands
A novel social engineering technique called “FileFix” that exploits Windows File Explorer’s address bar functionality to execute malicious commands, presenting a dangerous alternative to the increasingly popular ClickFix attack method. The technique, discovered by security researcher mr.d0x, leverages browser file…
Threat Actors Abuse ConnectWise Configuration to Build a Signed Malware
A sophisticated malware campaign has emerged that exploits legitimate ConnectWise remote access software to create validly signed malicious applications, representing a significant evolution in cybercriminal tactics. Since March 2025, security researchers have observed a dramatic increase in attacks using what…
Google Cloud Donates A2A Protocol to Linux Foundation Enables Secure, Intelligent Communication
Google Cloud has transferred its groundbreaking Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation, marking a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence interoperability. The announcement, made at Open Source Summit North America on June 23, 2025, establishes a new collaborative framework for…
Zimbra Classic Web Client Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary JavaScript
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Zimbra Classic Web Client that enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code through stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-27915, poses significant risks to organizations using affected Zimbra installations,…
Facebook, Netflix, Microsoft Hijacked to Insert Fake Phone Number
A sophisticated scam operation targeting major American companies, including Netflix, Microsoft, and Bank of America, where attackers manipulate legitimate websites to display fraudulent phone numbers. The attack, technically classified as a search parameter injection attack, exploits vulnerabilities in website search…
2,000+ Devices Hacked Using Weaponized Social Security Statement Themes
A sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as official Social Security Administration (SSA) communications has successfully compromised more than 2,000 devices, according to a recent investigation. The attack, which leverages the trust associated with government correspondence, represents a concerning evolution in social…
Critical Convoy Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code on Affected Servers
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Performave Convoy that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected servers. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-52562, affects all versions from 3.9.0-rc.3 through 4.4.0 of the ConvoyPanel/panel package. Security researcher…
Xiaomi’s Interoperability App Vulnerability Let Hackers Gain Unauthorized Access to the Victim’s Device
A severe security vulnerability has been discovered in Xiaomi’s interoperability application, potentially exposing millions of users to unauthorized device access. The vulnerability, assigned CVE-2024-45347, carries a severe CVSS score of 9.6, indicating its high-risk nature for affected users. Attackers can…
OPPO Clone Phone Weak WiFi Hotspot Exposes Sensitive Data
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in OPPO’s Clone Phone feature that could expose sensitive user data through inadequately secured WiFi hotspots. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-27387, affects ColorOS 15.0.2 and earlier versions, presenting a high-severity risk with a CVSS…
Pro-Iranian Hacktivists Targeting US Networks Department of Homeland Security Warns
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a critical advisory warning of escalating cyber threats from pro-Iranian hacktivist groups targeting United States networks, as tensions between Iran and the US reach a dangerous new peak following recent military exchanges. The…
Weaponized DMV-Themed Phishing Attacking U.S. Citizens to Harvest Personal and Financial Data
A sophisticated phishing campaign emerged in May 2025, targeting U.S. citizens through a coordinated impersonation of state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) agencies. This large-scale operation utilized SMS phishing techniques combined with deceptive web infrastructure to harvest personal and financial…
OWASP AI Testing Guide – A New Project to Detect Vulnerabilities in AI Applications
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has announced the development of a comprehensive OWASP AI Testing Guide, marking a significant milestone in addressing the growing security challenges posed by artificial intelligence implementations across industries. This specialized framework emerges as…
Aviatrix Cloud Controller Authentication Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Two critical vulnerabilities in Aviatrix Controller, a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) utility that enables cloud connectivity across different vendors and regions. The vulnerabilities allowed attackers to bypass authentication and execute remote code with root privileges, potentially compromising entire cloud infrastructures. Critical…
WinRAR Directory Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Code Execution Using a Malicious File
A severe security vulnerability has been identified in RARLAB’s WinRAR software that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious archive files. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-6218, carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects the handling of directory…
Sophisticated Malware Campaign Targets WordPress and WooCommerce Sites with Obfuscated Skimmers
A sophisticated malware campaign has emerged targeting WordPress and WooCommerce websites with highly obfuscated credit card skimmers and credential theft capabilities, representing a significant escalation in e-commerce cyberthreats. The malware family demonstrates advanced technical sophistication through its modular architecture, featuring…
WinRAR Vulnerability Let Execute Arbitrary Code Using a Malicious File
A severe security vulnerability has been identified in RARLAB’s WinRAR software that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious archive files. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-6218, carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects the handling of directory…
WhatsApp Banned on U.S. House Staffers Devices Due to Potential Security Risks
The U.S. House of Representatives has implemented a comprehensive ban on the WhatsApp messaging application across all government-issued devices used by congressional staffers, marking a significant escalation in federal cybersecurity protocols. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) issued the directive Monday,…
North Korean Hackers Trick Users With Weaponized Zoom Apps to Execute System-Takeover Commands
A sophisticated cybercriminal campaign has emerged targeting professionals through meticulously crafted fake Zoom applications designed to execute system takeover commands. The attack leverages advanced social engineering techniques combined with convincing domain spoofing to deceive users into compromising their systems, representing…
LapDogs Hackers Leverages 1,000 SOHO Devices Using a Custom Backdoor to Act Covertly
A sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage campaign has emerged, targeting over 1,000 Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) devices worldwide through an advanced Operational Relay Box (ORB) network dubbed “LapDogs.” This covert infrastructure operation, active since September 2023, represents a significant evolution in…
Notepad++ Vulnerability Let Attacker Gain Complete System Control – PoC Released
A severe privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.8.1, potentially exposing millions of users worldwide to complete system compromise. The flaw, designated CVE-2025-49144, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through a technique known as binary planting, with…
Critical Teleport Vulnerability Let Attackers Remotely Bypass Authentication Controls
A critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-49825 that enables attackers to remotely bypass authentication controls in Teleport, a popular secure access platform. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Teleport infrastructure, prompting immediate security updates across all deployment environments. Cloud customers have…
UAC-0001 Hackers Attacking ICS Devices Running Windows Systems as a Server
Ukrainian government agencies have fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack campaign orchestrated by the UAC-0001 group, also known as APT28, targeting industrial control systems (ICS) devices running Windows operating systems as servers. The attacks, which occurred between March and April…
New Echo Chamber Attack Jailbreaks Most AI Models by Weaponizing Indirect References
A sophisticated new jailbreak technique that defeats the safety mechanisms of today’s most advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). Dubbed the “Echo Chamber Attack,” this method leverages context poisoning and multi-turn reasoning to guide models into generating harmful content without ever…
McLaren Health Care Data Breach Exposes 743,000 People Personal Information
McLaren Health Care, a major healthcare organization based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, has disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of 743,131 individuals nationwide. The breach notification, filed with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, reveals…
Hands-on Cybersecurity Threat Hunting Guide for SOC Analysts and MSSPs
This comprehensive guide provides SOC analysts and MSSP teams with practical threat hunting techniques using advanced threat intelligence platforms. Modern threat actors continuously develop sophisticated evasion techniques, making traditional detection methods insufficient for comprehensive security operations. The strategies outlined here…
Steelmaker Nucor Hacked – Attackers Gained Unauthorized Access to IT Systems
Charlotte-based steel giant Nucor Corporation disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident where threat actors gained unauthorized access to the company’s information technology infrastructure. The breach prompted temporary production shutdowns across multiple facilities as the company implemented emergency containment protocols and engaged…
Hackers Allegedly Selling Intelbras Router 0-Day Exploit on Hacker Forums
A notorious threat actor has allegedly listed a previously unknown—or “0day”—exploit for Intelbras routers on a prominent hacker forum. This exploit poses significant risks for many users and organizations that rely on Intelbras hardware for their networking needs. The sale…
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to Provide Detailed Results for Spam, Phishing or Clean Emails
Microsoft is set to revolutionize email security transparency with the introduction of AI-powered explanations for email submission results in Microsoft Defender for Office 365. This groundbreaking feature, leveraging large language models (LLMs), will provide clear, human-readable rationales for why messages…
Linux Firewall IPFire 2.29 Core Update 195 Released With VPN Protocol Support
IPFire has released Core Update 195 for version 2.29, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of native WireGuard VPN protocol support. This highly anticipated update transforms the open-source firewall distribution by integrating modern VPN capabilities alongside comprehensive security enhancements…
APT36 Hackers Attacking Indian Defense Personnel in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A Pakistan-based cyber espionage group known as APT36 or Transparent Tribe has launched a highly sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Indian defense personnel, utilizing credential-stealing malware designed to establish long-term infiltration within sensitive military networks. The campaign represents a significant escalation…
RapperBot Attacking DVRs to Gain Access Over Surveillance Cameras to Record Video
A sophisticated botnet campaign targeting digital video recorders (DVRs) has emerged as a significant threat to surveillance infrastructure worldwide, with cybercriminals exploiting vulnerable IoT devices to build massive botnets capable of large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks. RapperBot, a variant of the…
Shadow Vector Malware Weaponizes SVG Images to Deploy AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed Shadow Vector is actively targeting users in Colombia through malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files that act as decoys for deploying dangerous remote access tools. The campaign distributes spear-phishing emails impersonating trusted Colombian institutions, particularly…
North Korean Hackers Weaponizes Github Infrastructure Used to Deliver Malware
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign has emerged, demonstrating how North Korean threat actors are increasingly leveraging legitimate cloud platforms to distribute malware and establish persistent command and control infrastructure. Security researchers have uncovered a complex spearphishing operation that exploits GitHub’s…
DDoS Attack Crippling Financial Sectors, Leds to Multi-Day Outages
Recent DDoS attacks have evolved from mere nuisances to strategic threats capable of paralyzing financial institutions for extended periods. The financial services sector has emerged as the primary target of these sophisticated attacks, which are designed to overwhelm digital infrastructure…
Microsoft Family Safety Blocking All the Version of Chrome Browsers
Microsoft Family Safety’s recent update has triggered an unexpected system-wide blocking of Google Chrome browsers across all versions, creating significant operational challenges for educational institutions and families utilizing Windows devices with parental controls enabled. The issue, which emerged on June…
Microsoft Limits Windows 11 24H2 Restore Points From 90 to 60 Days
Microsoft has implemented a significant change to its Windows 11 system recovery functionality, reducing the retention period for system restore points from 90 days to 60 days in the latest security update. This modification affects Windows 11 version 24H2 users…
Windows Screencast Snipping Tool Allow Users to Export Captures as GIF
Microsoft has begun rolling out a significant update to the Windows Snipping Tool that enables users to export screen recordings as GIF files, marking a notable enhancement to the productivity toolkit available on Windows 11. The new functionality, designated as…
SparkKitty Attacks iOS and Android Devices in Wild Via App Store and Google Play
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new spyware campaign called SparkKitty that has successfully infiltrated both Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store, marking a significant escalation in mobile malware distribution through official channels. This Trojan spy represents the latest…
CoinMarketCap Doodle Image Vulnerability Triggered Malicious Code Through an API Call
CoinMarketCap, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency data platforms, experienced a security vulnerability on June 20, 2025, when a doodle image on their homepage contained malicious code that triggered unauthorized API calls, resulting in unexpected pop-ups for users. The company’s…
Critical Meshtastic Vulnerability Let Attackers to Decrypt Private Messages
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Meshtastic firmware that could allow attackers to decrypt private messages sent between devices. The flaw, assigned a CVSS score of 9.5 out of 10, affects all versions above 2.5.0 and stems from…
BlueNoroff Hackers Weaponize Zoom App to Attack System Using Infostealer Malware
A sophisticated social engineering campaign leveraging the trusted Zoom platform has emerged as the latest weapon in the arsenal of North Korean state-sponsored hackers. The BlueNoroff group, a financially motivated subgroup of the notorious Lazarus Group, has been orchestrating targeted…
NCSC Warns of ‘UMBRELLA STAND’ Malware Attacking Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical warning about a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed “UMBRELLA STAND” that specifically targets internet-facing Fortinet FortiGate 100D series firewalls. This newly identified threat represents a significant escalation in attacks against…
Amazon EKS Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive AWS Credentials and Escalate Privileges
Critical vulnerabilities in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) allow overprivileged containers to expose sensitive AWS credentials through packet sniffing and API spoofing attacks. The investigation, published on June 19, 2025, demonstrates how misconfigured containers can facilitate unauthorized access and privilege…
Weekly Cybersecurity News Recap – Top Vulnerabilities, Threat and Data Breaches
In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the dangers of cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and complex. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay updated and aware of the risks. Every week, our newsletter offers a simple roundup of the…
Threat Actor Allegedly Selling FortiGate API Exploit Tool Targeting FortiOS
A threat actor has reportedly put up for sale a sophisticated FortiGate API exploit tool on a dark web marketplace, igniting significant concern within the cybersecurity community. The tool, which is being marketed for a price of $12,000 and comes…
Critical OpenVPN Driver Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Crash Windows Systems
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenVPN’s data channel offload driver for Windows has been discovered, allowing local attackers to crash Windows systems by sending maliciously crafted control messages. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-50054, affects the ovpn-dco-win driver versions 1.3.0…
DuckDuckGo Rolls Out New Scam Blocker to Protect Users from Online Threats
DuckDuckGo has significantly upgraded its Scam Blocker feature to protect users against a broader range of digital threats, including sham e-commerce platforms, fake cryptocurrency exchanges, and “scareware” tactics. This enhancement comes as consumers reported $12.5 billion in fraud losses to…
How Smart Timesheet Software Is Changing the Way of Work
As an employee have been managing projects in remote, hybrid, and traditional work environments, employees have always faced the same challenge: the inability to understand where time, actually is spent. Regular tasks are not completed on time as they are…
Microsoft Warns of OneDrive Bug that Causes Searches to Appear Blank
Microsoft has acknowledged a significant bug affecting OneDrive personal accounts that is causing search results to appear blank, preventing users from locating files they know exist within their cloud storage. The tech giant is actively investigating the issue, which appears…
Microsoft Announces New Security Defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Microsoft unveiled significant security enhancements for Windows 365 Cloud PCs on June 18, 2025, introducing new default configurations that prioritize data protection and system integrity. The updates include disabling clipboard, drive, USB, and printer redirections by default, while enabling advanced…