A sophisticated cyber threat has emerged in recent weeks, targeting unsuspecting users with fake Outlook troubleshooting calls. These calls, designed to appear legitimate, ultimately lead to the deployment of ransomware on the victim’s system. The scam involves a malicious binary…
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Threat Actors Leveraging Modified Version of SharpHide Tool To Create Hidden Registry
Threat actors have been utilizing a modified version of the SharpHide tool to create hidden registry values, significantly complicating detection and deletion efforts. This technique exploits Windows registry redirection, making it challenging for standard tools to identify and remove these…
Meta Paid Out $2.3 Million to Researchers via Bug Bounty Program
In 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, continued its commitment to cybersecurity by awarding over $2.3 million through its bug bounty program. This initiative, which began in 2011, has now surpassed $20 million in total payouts,…
PurpleLab – A Free Cybersecurity Lab for Security Teams to Detect, Analyze & Simulate Threats
In a significant step forward for cybersecurity professionals, PurpleLab offers an innovative open-source cybersecurity lab for creating and testing detection rules, simulating logs, and running malware tests. Designed as an all-in-one lab environment, PurpleLab equips analysts with tools to enhance…
Hackers Abusing Microsoft Teams Meeting Invites to Trick Victims for Gaining Access
In a sophisticated cyberattack campaign, a threat actor identified as Storm-2372 has been leveraging Microsoft Teams meeting invites to execute “device code phishing” attacks. This campaign, observed since August 2024, targets governments, NGOs, IT services, defense, telecommunications, health, education, and…
Linux Kernel 6.14 rc3 Released – What’s New!
Linus Torvalds has released Linux Kernel 6.14-rc3, the latest release candidate for the upcoming Linux 6.14 stable version. Paolo Bonzini, the maintainer of the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), has also submitted a series of fixes for the Linux Kernel 6.14-rc3,…
Google Chrome AI-Powered Security Now Available for All Users – Enable Now!
In a significant update, Google has announced that its AI-powered security feature is now available to every Chrome user globally. This development marks a pivotal step in enhancing online safety through advanced machine learning techniques. The new security enhancement leverages…
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Latest on Attacks, Vulnerabilities, & Data Breaches
Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and key insights from the ever-changing world of cybersecurity. In today’s fast-paced digital environment, staying informed is crucial. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information…
SonicWall Firewall Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited in Wild Following PoC Release
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls, tracked as CVE-2024-53704, is now being actively exploited in the wild, cybersecurity firms warn. The surge in attacks follows the public release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code on February 10, 2025, by…
New Go-Based Malware Exploits Telegram and Use It as C2 Channel
Researchers have identified a new backdoor malware, written in Go programming language, that leverages Telegram as its command-and-control (C2) channel. While the malware appears to still be under development, it is already fully functional and capable of executing various malicious…
Beware of Fake BSOD Delivered by Malicious Python Script
A recently discovered Python script has been flagged as a potential cybersecurity threat due to its use of a clever anti-analysis trick. This script, which has a low detection rate on VirusTotal (4/59), uses the tkinter library to create a…
Elon Musk’s DOGE Website Database Vulnerability Let Anyone Make Entries Directly
A website launched by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been found to have a significant security vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to directly modify its content. The vulnerability discovered by two web development experts arises from the website’s…
Lazarus Group Infostealer Malwares Attacking Developers In New Campaign
The notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been linked to a sophisticated campaign targeting software developers. This campaign involves the use of infostealer malware, designed to steal sensitive information from developers’ systems. The attack…
XELERA Ransomware Attacking Job Seekers With Weaponized Word Documents
Job seekers have become the target of a sophisticated ransomware campaign in a recent cybersecurity threat, and this campaign dubbed as “XELERA.” This campaign uses fake job offers from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to lure victims into opening…
Lazarus Group Using New Malware Tactic To Attack Developers Globally
The notorious Lazarus Group in a recent escalation of cyber threats linked to North Korea, has unveiled a sophisticated new tactic to target developers worldwide. This campaign, dubbed “Operation Marstech Mayhem,” involves the deployment of an advanced malware implant known…
EarthKapre APT Drops Weaponized PDF to Compromise Windows Systems
A highly sophisticated cyber espionage group known as EarthKapre, also referred to as RedCurl, has been identified targeting private-sector organizations, particularly those in the Law Firms & Legal Services industry. The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) uncovered the group’s recent…
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate International Companies To Plant Backdoors on Systems
North Korean IT workers have been infiltrating international companies by securing remote positions under false identities. This tactic not only violates international sanctions but also poses significant cybersecurity risks, including data theft and the installation of backdoors on compromised systems.…
Apache Fineract SQL Injection Vulnerability Let Inject Malicious Data
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Apache Fineract, an open-source core banking software widely used for financial services. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-32838, affects versions 1.4 through 1.9 and has been classified as important, with a CVSS…
NVIDIA Container Toolkit Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Code
NVIDIA has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability in its NVIDIA Container Toolkit and NVIDIA GPU Operator, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and gain access to the host file system. This vulnerability…
CISA Releases 20 ICS Advisories Detailing Vulnerabilities & Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released twenty new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, aimed at addressing critical vulnerabilities in industrial systems. The advisories cover a wide range of ICS products from prominent vendors such as Siemens, ORing,…
Beware of Malicious Browser Updates That Installs SocGholish Malware
Cyber threats have evolved significantly in recent years, with malicious actors employing sophisticated tactics to compromise user systems. One such threat is the SocGholish malware, which has been actively distributed through fake browser updates since 2017. This malware campaign exploits…
New Astaroth 2FA Phishing Kit Targeting Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, and 3rd-Party Logins
A sophisticated phishing kit, known as the Astaroth 2FA phishing kit, has been identified targeting major email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, and Office 365, along with third-party login platforms. This kit is designed to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) security…
REF7707 Hackers Attacking Windows & Linux Machines Using FINALDRAFT Malware
A sophisticated hacking campaign has been unveiled recently by Elastic Security Labs, dubbed “REF7707,” which has been targeting both Windows and Linux systems using novel malware families, including FINALDRAFT, GUIDLOADER, and PATHLOADER. This campaign has been notable for its advanced…
New Device Code Phishing Attack Exploit Device Code Authentication To Capture Authentication Tokens
A sophisticated phishing campaign, identified by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, has been exploiting a technique known as “device code phishing” to capture authentication tokens. This attack, attributed to a group called Storm-2372, has been active since August 2024 and targets a…
RedMike Hackers Exploited 1000+ Cisco Devices to Gain Admin Access
Researchers observed a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign led by the Chinese state-sponsored group known as “Salt Typhoon,” also referred to as “RedMike.” Between December 2024 and January 2025, the group exploited over 1,000 unpatched Cisco network devices globally, targeting telecommunications providers…
PostgreSQL Terminal Tool Injection Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Researchers have uncovered a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, CVE-2025-1094, affecting PostgreSQL’s interactive terminal tool, psql. This flaw was identified during research into the exploitation of CVE-2024-12356, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote…
AMD Ryzen DLL Hijacking Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A high-severity security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-21966, has been discovered in the AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility, a software tool designed to optimize the performance of AMD Ryzen™ processors. The vulnerability, classified as DLL hijacking, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary…
WinZip Vulnerability Let Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed high-severity vulnerability in WinZip, tracked as CVE-2025-1240, enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by exploiting malformed 7Z archive files. The flaw, rated 7.8 on the CVSS scale, impacts WinZip 28.0 (Build 16022) and…
Hackers Actively Exploiting New PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks has released a patch for a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0108, affecting their PAN-OS software. GreyNoise has observed active exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass the authentication required by the…
New Windows UI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild by Chinese APT Group
ClearSky Cyber Security has uncovered a user interface (UI) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that is currently being exploited by a sophisticated threat actor known as Mustang Panda, a group believed to be affiliated with Chinese state interests. The exploitation involves…
Threat Actors In Russia, China, and Iran Targeting Local Communities In The U.S – New Report
A groundbreaking report from the Alliance for Securing Democracy (ASD) at the German Marshall Fund has revealed a disturbing trend: foreign threat actors from Russia, China, and Iran are increasingly targeting local communities across the United States. These operations aim…
Burp AI – Burp Suite Now Integrate AI Powered Extension for Web Pentesting with 10,000 Free AI Credits
Burp AI, PortSwigger unveils AI-driven extensibility in Burp Suite Professional, revolutionizing the way security professionals approach application testing. In its latest stride toward innovation, PortSwigger, the creator of the widely acclaimed Burp Suite, has announced the integration of artificial intelligence…
APT43 Hackers Attacking Academic Institutions With Exposed Credentials
APT43, a notorious North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, has been actively targeting academic institutions worldwide, exploiting exposed credentials to gain unauthorized access. Linked to the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), APT43 is known for its strategic intelligence gathering and financially motivated…
Security Researchers Now Analyse Any URL With ANY.RUN Safebrowsing Tool Extension for Free
ANY.RUN, a global leader in Interactive Malware sandboxes, has upgraded its browser extension to include the Safebrowsing feature, which is now available for free to all users. This tool is designed to help businesses and individuals combat phishing attempts, malicious…
New Phishing Attacks Abuses Webflow CDN & CAPTCHAs To Steal Credit Card Details
A recent phishing campaign has been uncovered by Netskope Threat Labs, highlighting a sophisticated technique where attackers exploit Webflow’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) and fake CAPTCHAs to steal sensitive financial information. This campaign, ongoing since the second half of 2024,…
Hackers Exploited Palo Alto’s Firewall Vulnerability to Deploy RA World Ransomware
In a significant cybersecurity breach, attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS firewall software (CVE-2024-0012) to deploy the RA World ransomware. The attack, which occurred in late 2024, targeted a medium-sized software and services company in South…
Hackers Exploiting ThinkPHP & ownCloud Vulnerabilities at Large Scale
A recent surge in exploitation activity has been observed targeting two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2022-47945 in ThinkPHP and CVE-2023-49103 in ownCloud. These attacks highlight the persistent threat posed by unpatched systems and the challenges organizations face in prioritizing vulnerability management. CVE-2022-47945…
Winnti Hackers Attacking Japanese Organizations With New Malware
The China-based Winnti Group has targeted Japanese organizations in a recent cyberattack campaign known as “RevivalStone,” in the manufacturing, materials, and energy sectors. This campaign, confirmed in March 2024, utilizes a new version of the Winnti malware with enhanced capabilities.…
Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Popularity To Deploy Malware
The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has gained significant attention in the global AI market with its open-source inference model, DeepSeek-R1. This model has been touted as a more cost-effective alternative to existing AI solutions, outperforming OpenAI’s GPT-o1. However, this newfound…
Russian Hackers Leverages Weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) To Hack Windows Systems
Russian-backed hackers, specifically the Sandworm APT group (also known as APT44 or UAC-0145), have been using weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators to infiltrate Windows systems in Ukraine. This campaign, which has been active since late 2023, exploits pirated…
RedNote App Vulnerability Allows Access to User Files on iOS & Android Devices
Critical vulnerabilities were uncovered in the popular Chinese social media app RedNote (also known as XiaoHongShu), which boasts over 300 million active users globally. These security flaws, present in both Android and iOS versions, expose users’ browsing activity, device metadata,…
Windows 11’s New Compression Formats Pose Security Risks with libarchive
Microsoft introduced a major update to Windows 11 (KB5031455), adding native support for 11 new compression formats, including RAR and 7z. This update aimed to enhance user convenience by enabling file management directly within File Explorer. However, the integration of…
New Malware Exploiting Outlook As a Communication Channel via The Microsoft Graph API
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…
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…
Hackers Exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure RCE Vulnerability to Install SPAWNCHIMERA Malware
A critical vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure (CVE-2025-0282) is being actively exploited by multiple threat actors to deploy an advanced malware variant known as SPAWNCHIMERA. This vulnerability, disclosed in January 2025, is a stack-based buffer overflow that allows remote unauthenticated…
‘Wormable’ Windows LDAP Vulnerability Allow Attackers Arbitrary Code Remotely
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in Windows’ Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. This “wormable” vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-21376, was disclosed on February 11, 2025, by Microsoft. The vulnerability is classified…
Hackers Trick You To Run PowerShell As Admin & Paste Their Code to Hack Windows
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a new tactic employed by the North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Emerald Sleet, also known as Kimsuky or VELVET CHOLLIMA. The group is leveraging social engineering techniques to trick victims into running PowerShell commands as…
Windows Storage 0-Day Vulnerability Let Attackers Delete The Target Files Remotely
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Windows, allowing attackers to remotely delete targeted files on affected systems. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-21391, was disclosed on February 11, 2025, and is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability with…
Hackers Exploit Prompt Injection to Tamper with Gemini AI’s Long-Term Memory
A sophisticated attack targeting Google’s Gemini Advanced chatbot. The exploit leverages indirect prompt injection and delayed tool invocation to corrupt the AI’s long-term memory, allowing attackers to plant false information that persists across user sessions. This vulnerability raises serious concerns…
Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
Ivanti has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-22467, impacting its Connect Secure (ICS) product. This stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, rated 9.9 (Critical) on the CVSS v3.1 scale, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw is…
Google Chrome’s Safe Browsing Now Protect 1 Billion Users With 300,000 Deep Scans
In honor of Safer Internet Day, Google has announced a significant milestone in online security, more than 1 billion Chrome users are now safeguarded by the browser’s Enhanced Protection mode. This advanced security feature, introduced in 2020 as part of…
Remote Desktop Manager Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Intercept Encrypted Communications
Devolutions have disclosed critical vulnerabilities in its Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) software, which could allow attackers to intercept and modify encrypted communications through man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. These flaws stem from improper certificate validation across all platforms and have been assigned…
Microsoft Secure Boot Security 0-Day Lets Attackers Steal The Admin Credentials
A significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-24932, has been discovered in Microsoft’s Secure Boot feature. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot, potentially leading to the theft of admin credentials. The vulnerability was first disclosed on May 9, 2023,…
Linux X.509 Certificate-Based User Login Flaws Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
Three critical vulnerabilities have been identified in the PAM-PKCS#11 module, a widely used Linux-PAM login module that facilitates X.509 certificate-based user authentication. These vulnerabilities, cataloged under CVE-2025-24032, CVE-2025-24531, and CVE-2025-24031, pose significant risks by allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms,…
Critical OpenSSL Vulnerability Allow Hackers to Launch Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
The OpenSSL Project announced a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-12797) affecting versions 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 of the widely used cryptographic library. The vulnerability, discovered by Apple Inc. in December 2024, could potentially allow man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks on TLS and DTLS connections…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 – 61 Vulnerabilities Fixed, 3 Zero-Day’s Actively Exploited
Microsoft released a security update as part of the February Patch Tuesday that addressed 61 vulnerabilities, including 25 classified as critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, including 3 zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in the wild. The update covers…
Fortinet 0-Day in FortiOS & FortiProxy Let Attackers Hijacks Firewall to Get Super Admin Access
Fortinet has issued an urgent warning about actively exploiting a new zero-day authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-24472) affecting its FortiOS and FortiProxy products. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to gain super-admin privileges by sending maliciously crafted CSF proxy requests. The…
Fortinet Addresses Critical Zero-Day & Multiple Vulnerabilities in Major Security Update
Fortinet has rolled out critical security updates to address a severe zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24472) and multiple high-risk flaws across its product portfolio, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. Fortinet warns of a new zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-24472), which allows attackers to…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 – 61 Vulnerabilities Fixed, 3 Actively Exploited in the Wild
Microsoft released a security update as part of the February Patch Tuesday that addressed 61 vulnerabilities, including 25 classified as critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, including 3 actively exploited in the wild. The update covers a wide range of…
Researcher Details Fortinet FortiOS Vulnerabilities Allowing DoS & RCE Attacks
A security audit of Fortinet’s FortiOS VPN conducted by Akamai researcher Ben Barnea has uncovered multiple vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and potentially execute remote code (RCE). The findings, responsibly disclosed to Fortinet, prompted a…
Critical Ivanti CSA Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Remotely
Ivanti has issued critical updates for its Cloud Services Application (CSA) to address two significant vulnerabilities, one of which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-47908 and CVE-2024-11771, affect CSA versions 5.0.4 and earlier.…
FortiOS Security Fabric Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges to Super-admin
Fortinet has addressed a critical security flaw in its FortiOS Security Fabric that could allow authenticated administrators to elevate privileges to the super-admin level by connecting vulnerable devices to malicious upstream FortiGate systems. Tracked as an “incorrect privilege assignment” vulnerability,…
Hackers Newly Registering Valentine’s Day Themed Domains for Stealthy Cyber Attacks
Researchers have identified a surge in newly registered Valentine’s Day-themed domains, with threat actors leveraging terms like “love,” “gift,” and “Valentine” to orchestrate phishing, malware, and romance scams. This trend aligns with historical patterns where cybercriminals exploit seasonal events to…
UK Cracked Down Russian ZSERVERS Network Acts as Launchpad for Cyber Attacks
The UK government has imposed strict sanctions on ZSERVERS, a Russian-based cyber entity identified as a key enabler of global ransomware attacks. The sanctions target six members of the ZSERVERS network and its UK-based front company, XHOST Internet Solutions LP,…
EARLYCROW – Detecting APT Malware Command and Control Over HTTPS
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent a significant challenge for cybersecurity, targeting critical organizations with stealth and precision. Traditional Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) often fail to detect these threats due to their sophisticated tactics. To address this, researchers Almuthanna Alageel…
Check Point and Wiz Partner to Deliver End-to-End Cloud Security
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of cyber security solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Wiz, a cloud security provider, to tackle the increasing challenges of securing hybrid cloud environments. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap…
SAP Security Update – 19 Vulnerabilities Across Multiple Products Patched
SAP has released 19 new Security Notes and two updates to existing patches in its February 2025 Security Patch Day, targeting high-risk vulnerabilities across its product suite. The updates include fixes for cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication bypasses, and authorization flaws…
Discord Unveils New Privacy Feature to Ignore Users Without Knowing Them
Discord has introduced a groundbreaking privacy feature called “Ignore.” This announcement coincides with Safer Internet Day 2025, celebrated globally on February 11, which emphasizes creating a safer and more responsible digital environment. The inclusion of Ignore demonstrates Discord’s recognition of…
IllusionCAPTCHA – A Security Mechanism To Stop AI-Based Breaking CAPTCHA
In the ongoing battle between cybersecurity and AI, researchers have introduced a groundbreaking innovation, IllusionCAPTCHA, a CAPTCHA system that leverages visual illusions to differentiate between human users and AI bots. This novel approach aims to counter the increasing threat of…
USB Army Knife – A Powerful Red Team Tool for Penetration Testers
The USB Army Knife is a versatile red-teaming tool for penetration testers that emulates a USB Ethernet adapter for traffic capture, enables custom attack interfaces, and functions as covert storage all in one compact device. This multi-functional firmware combines a…
SouthKorea Spy Agency Says DeepSeek Excessively Collects Personal Data
SEOUL, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has raised concerns over the Chinese AI app DeepSeek, accusing it of “excessively” collecting personal data and posing national security risks. The NIS issued an advisory urging government agencies to adopt stringent security…
FinStealer Malware Attacking Leading Indian Bank’s Mobile Users To Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed “FinStealer” is actively targeting customers of a leading Indian bank through fraudulent mobile applications. The malware, identified as Trojan.rewardsteal/joxpk, employs advanced tactics to steal banking credentials and personal information from unsuspecting users. The malicious campaign…
Progress LoadMaster Security Vulnerability let Attackers Execute Arbitrary System Commands
Progress has disclosed multiple critical security vulnerabilities affecting its LoadMaster product line, including the Multi-Tenant (MT) hypervisor. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-56131, CVE-2024-56132, CVE-2024-56133, CVE-2024-56134, and CVE-2024-56135, allow attackers to execute arbitrary system commands or access sensitive files. While no…
Akira Ransomware Leads The Number of Ransomware Attacks For January 2025
January 2025 marked a significant month in the ransomware landscape, with Akira emerging as the leading threat. According to recent reports, Akira was responsible for 72 attacks globally, highlighting its rapid rise in prominence. This surge in activity is part…
Alabama Man Pleaded Guilty for Hacking U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission X Account
Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, pleaded guilty on February 10, 2025, to charges stemming from the January 2024 hacking of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X (formerly Twitter). The breach involved…
Researchers Unveiled Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Used by North Korean Hackers
Researchers have shed light recently on the sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by North Korean hackers. This comprehensive analysis, spanning nearly three years, focuses on targeted digital threats against civil society organizations (CSOs) in South Korea. The research…
Ubuntu Printing Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code on Locked Laptops
A recently discovered vulnerability in Ubuntu 22.04’s printing subsystem, specifically within the “ippusbxd” package, could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on locked laptops. However, modern compiler features stepped in to mitigate the risk, preventing exploitation beyond a system…
Apple 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in “Extremely Sophisticated” Attacks in the Wild
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, addressing a Zero-day vulnerability exploited in targeted extremely sophisticated attacks by taking advantage of disabling the USB-restricted mode. Apple’s USB Restricted Mode is a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to data…
8Base Ransomware Dark Web Site Seized, Four Operators Arrested
In a significant breakthrough against global cybercrime, Thai authorities announced today the arrest of four European nationals linked to the notorious 8Base ransomware group. The operation, codenamed “Phobos Aetor,” culminated in the seizure of the group’s dark web infrastructure and…
12K+ KerioControl Firewall Instances Vulnerable to 1-Click RCE Exploit
A critical security vulnerability, CVE-2024-52875, has been identified in GFI KerioControl firewalls, affecting versions 9.2.5 through 9.4.5. This flaw, which can be exploited for remote code execution (RCE), has already drawn significant attention from cybercriminals, with thousands of unpatched systems…
Microsoft SharePoint Connector Vulnerability Let Attackers Steal User’s Credentials
A critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Microsoft Power Platform’s SharePoint connector allowed attackers to harvest user credentials and impersonate victims across multiple services, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Copilot 365. The patched flaw posed severe…
NetSupport RAT Grant Attackers Full Access To Victims Systems
Cybersecurity experts have observed a significant increase in the use of the NetSupport Remote Access Trojan (RAT) in recent months, a malicious tool that allows attackers to gain full control over compromised systems. This surge in activity has been linked…