A new family of malware has been discovered that leverages Microsoft Outlook as a communication channel via the Microsoft Graph API. This sophisticated malware includes a custom loader and backdoor, known as PATHLOADER and FINALDRAFT, respectively. The malware is part…
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KASLR Exploited: Breaking macOS Apple Silicon Kernel Hardening Techniques
Security researchers from Korea University have unveiled a new vulnerability in macOS systems running on Apple Silicon processors. Dubbed “SysBumps,” this attack successfully circumvents Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR), a critical security mechanism designed to protect kernel memory from…
Amazon Machine Image Name Confusion Attack Let Attackers Publish Resource
Researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in Amazon Web Services (AWS) involving Amazon Machine Images (AMIs). Dubbed the “whoAMI” attack, this exploit leverages a name confusion attack, a subset of supply chain attacks, to gain unauthorized code execution within AWS accounts. …
Path Confusion in Nginx/Apache Leads to Critical Auth Bypass in PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks has recently disclosed a critical vulnerability in its PAN-OS network security operating system, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, which allows attackers to bypass authentication on the management web interface. This vulnerability, with a CVSSv3.1 score of 7.8, exposes affected…
Have I Been Pwned Likely to Ban Resellers Subscriptions
Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), a popular data breach notification service, has expressed a strong inclination to ban resellers from obtaining platform memberships. Troy Hunt made this decision after thoroughly examining the excessive support burden these resellers impose on the…
Hackers Using Pyramid Pentesting Tool For Stealthy C2 Communications
Hackers have been leveraging the open-source Pyramid pentesting tool to establish stealthy command-and-control (C2) communications. Pyramid, first released on GitHub in 2023, is a Python-based post-exploitation framework designed to evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Its lightweight HTTP/S server…
BadPilot Attacking Network Devices To Expand Russian Seashell Blizzard’s Attacks
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has exposed a subgroup within the Russian state actor Seashell Blizzard, known as the “BadPilot campaign.” This subgroup has been conducting a multiyear operation to compromise Internet-facing infrastructure globally, expanding Seashell Blizzard’s reach beyond Eastern Europe. The…
CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor for Linux TLS Vulnerability Enabling MiTM Attack
CrowdStrike has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability in its Falcon Sensor for Linux, Falcon Kubernetes Admission Controller, and Falcon Container Sensor. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-1146, originates from a validation logic error in the Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection routine. This…
Massive IoT Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Billion Records, Including Wi-Fi Passwords
A massive 2.7 billion records containing sensitive user data, including Wi-Fi network names, passwords, IP addresses, and device identifiers, were exposed in a massive IoT security breach linked to Mars Hydro, a China-based grow light manufacturer, and LG-LED SOLUTIONS LIMITED,…
Chrome use-after-free Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
Google has rolled out an urgent security update for Chrome, addressing four high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute malicious code or compromise user data. The update, Chrome version 133.0.6943.98/.99 for Windows/Mac and 133.0.6943.98 for Linux, targets critical flaws…
Palo Alto PAN-OS 0-Day Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Web Interface Authentication
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-010) in its PAN-OS software that could allow attackers to bypass authentication on the management web interface. This flaw, which has been assigned a CVSS Base Score of 8.8, poses a significant…
How to Track Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Using Threat Intelligence Lookup Tool
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a sophisticated and stealthy cyberattack designed to gain unauthorized, long-term access to a target’s network. These attacks are meticulously planned and executed by highly skilled threat actors, often state-sponsored groups or organized crime syndicates,…
ZeroLogon Ransomware Exploit Active Directory Vulnerability To Gain Domain Controller Access
A significant threat has emerged in the form of the ZeroLogon ransomware exploit. This exploit targets a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Active Directory, specifically affecting domain controllers. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2020-1472, allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to domain…
Researchers Hacked into Software Supply Chain and Earned $50K Bounty
Researchers found a significant software supply chain vulnerability, which resulted in an outstanding $50,500 bounty from a major corporation’s bug bounty program. The duo’s success highlights the growing importance of securing the software supply chain and the risks posed by…
New YouTube Bug Exploited to Leak Users’ Email Addresses
A critical vulnerability in YouTube’s infrastructure allowed attackers to expose the email addresses tied to anonymous channels by combining flaws in Google’s account management system and an outdated Pixel Recorder API. The exploit chain, discovered by security researchers Brutecat and…
zkLend Hacked – $8.5M Stolen, Company offers 10% whitehat Bounty to Attacker
zkLend, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on Ethereum’s Layer-2 zk-rollup technology, has fallen victim to a major security breach resulting in the theft of approximately 3,300 ETH, valued at around $8.5 million at current market prices. Unexpectedly, zkLend…
Hackers Allegedly Claiming Breach OmniGPT, 30,000+ User Accounts Exposed
Hackers have allegedly breached OmniGPT, a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot platform, exposing sensitive data of over 30,000 users. The leaked data reportedly includes email addresses, phone numbers, API keys, and over 34 million user-chatbot interactions. A post on a hacking forum…
Mirai Botnet Exploting Router Vulnerabilities to Gain Complete Device Control
A new wave of cyberattacks has surfaced, with a Mirai-based botnet exploiting a number of significant vulnerabilities in routers and smart devices, primarily targeting industrial and home networks worldwide. The Shadowserver Foundation recently shared on X the botnet’s active exploitation…
Unpatched SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerability Actively Exploited To Hijack SSL VPN Sessions
A critical vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls, identified as CVE-2024-53704, has been actively exploited by attackers to hijack SSL VPN sessions. This vulnerability affects SonicOS versions 7.1.x (7.1.1-7058 and older), 7.1.2-7019, and 8.0.0-8035. The exploit allows a remote attacker to bypass…
Windows Driver Zero-Day Vulnerability Allow Attackers To Gain System Access Remotely
A critical zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in a Windows driver, allowing attackers to gain remote access to systems. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-21418, was disclosed on February 11, 2025, and is classified as “Important” with a CVSS score of…