A new wave of attacks is using the ValleyRAT_S2 malware to quietly break into organizations, stay hidden for long periods, and steal sensitive financial information. ValleyRAT_S2 is the second-stage payload of the ValleyRAT family and is written in C++. Once…
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X Suspended Twitter Account for Violation of Rules
X has suspended the iconic @twitter handle on its platform, replacing its profile with a standard notice stating the account violates rules. Screenshots of the suspension screen began circulating widely late last week, igniting discussions about the platform’s rebranding efforts.…
Critical Zlib Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger Buffer Overflow by Invoking untgz
A severe global buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the zlib untgz utility version 1.3.1.2. Allowing attackers to corrupt memory and potentially execute malicious code through specially crafted command-line input. The security flaw resides in the TGZfname() function of…
Everest Hacking Group Allegedly Claims Breach of Nissan Motors
Everest hacking group has allegedly claimed a major breach of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., raising fresh concerns about data security at large automotive manufacturers. According to early reports, the cybercrime group says it exfiltrated around 900 GB of sensitive data…
Critical InputPlumber Vulnerabilities Allows UI Input Injection and Denial-of-Service
Critical vulnerabilities in InputPlumber, a Linux input device utility used in SteamOS, could allow attackers to inject UI inputs and cause denial-of-service conditions on affected systems. The SUSE researchers tracked as CVE-2025-66005 and CVE-2025-14338, which affect InputPlumber versions before v0.69.0 and stem from…
New Research Uncovers 28 Unique IP Addresses and 85 Domains Hosting Carding Markets
A recent investigation has exposed the technical foundation of underground carding operations, revealing 28 unique IP addresses and 85 domains actively hosting illegal marketplaces where stolen credit card data is bought and sold. These platforms operate as sophisticated e-commerce sites…
New ‘Penguin’ Pig Butchering as a Service Selling PII, Stolen Accounts and Fraud Kits
The world of cybercrime has taken a dangerous turn as pig butchering scams now operate as turnkey services, lowering entry barriers for bad actors worldwide. The “Penguin” operation represents a growing marketplace that provides everything scammers need to launch large-scale…
New EDRStartupHinder Tool blocks antivirus and EDR services at startup on Windows 11 25H2 Defender
Security researcher TwoSevenOneT, known for EDR evasion tools like EDR-Freeze and EDR-Redir, unveiled EDRStartupHinder this week. The tool blocks antivirus and EDR services at startup by redirecting critical System32 DLLs via Windows Bindlink, demonstrated on Windows Defender in Windows 11…
Instagram Confirms no System Breach and Fixed External Party Password Reset Issue
Instagram has stated that its systems were not breached and that recent password reset emails some users received were triggered by an external party abusing a now-fixed issue. The company says user accounts remain secure and that the unexpected reset…
Network Security Checklist – Complete Guide To Protect Enterprise Networks (2026)
Network security is paramount in today’s digital landscape, where organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats. This guide presents a detailed Network Security checklist with examples to help you establish robust protection and minimize vulnerabilities. Network Security Musts: The 7-Point Checklist –…
Leveraging OSINT Tools for Enhanced Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity threat intelligence. In today’s digital landscape, organizations face a constant barrage of cyber threats, ranging from data breaches and phishing attacks to sophisticated nation-state operations. To stay ahead of these…
Data Breach at Texas Gas Station Operator Exposes Info of 377,000+ Customers
A cybersecurity incident at Gulshan Management Services, Inc., a gas station operator based in Sugar Land, Texas, has compromised the personal information of over 377,000 customers. The breach, discovered on September 27, 2025, exposed sensitive data over 10 days from…
Phishing Campaign Uses Maduro Arrest Story to Deliver Backdoor Malware
Cybercriminals are leveraging the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to distribute sophisticated backdoor malware. The threat actors exploited news surrounding Maduro’s arrest on January 3, 2025, demonstrating how geopolitical events continue to serve as effective lures for malicious…
Europol‑Backed Operation Leads to 34 Arrests in Black Axe Crime Network Bust
The Spanish National Police, working alongside the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and Europol, has conducted a major operation targeting the international Black Axe criminal organisation. The coordinated action resulted in 34 arrests and dealt a significant blow to the…
Instagram Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Info of 17.5M Accounts
A significant security breach has compromised approximately 17.5 million Instagram user accounts, exposing sensitive personal information that is now circulating on the dark web. The incident was discovered and reported by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes earlier this week, raising urgent concerns…
New MacSync Stealer Uses Signed macOS App to Evade Gatekeeper and Steal Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the MacSync malware targeting macOS users. Unlike previous versions that relied on complex ClickFix techniques, this iteration masquerades as a legitimately signed, notarised Apple application, thereby bypassing macOS Gatekeeper security and stealing…
BreachForums Hack: Hackers Expose All User Records from Popular Dark Web Forum
In a dramatic turn for the cybercrime underworld, a mysterious hacker known as “James” has leaked the complete user database of BreachForums, a notorious Dark Web forum serving as a hub for stolen data trading and hacking discussions. The breach,…
Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials
A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring its deployment across multiple incident response cases, with 80…
xRAT Malware Attacking Windows Users Disguised as Adult Game
A dangerous malware threat has emerged targeting Windows users across Korea through webhard file-sharing services. The Ahnlab Security Intelligence Center recently identified xRAT, also known as QuasarRAT, being distributed as fake adult games to unsuspecting users. This remote access trojan…
MuddyWater APT Weaponizing Word Documents to Deliver ‘RustyWater’ Toolkit Evading AV and EDR Tools
The Iran-linked MuddyWater Advanced Persistent Threat group has launched a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors across the Middle East. The threat actors are using weaponized Word documents to deliver a new Rust-based malware called RustyWater,…