The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with increasingly sophisticated malware variants, and a recent discovery highlights the persistent threat posed by advanced Android packers. Security researchers have identified a highly complex packer dubbed “Ducex,” which serves as a delivery mechanism…
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Hackers Stolen $500,000 in Crypto Assets by Weaponizing AI Extension
A sophisticated cybercrime operation has successfully stolen $500,000 in cryptocurrency assets from a Russian blockchain developer through a malicious extension targeting the Cursor AI integrated development environment. The attack, which occurred in June 2025, represents a concerning evolution in supply…
Weaponized AI Extension Used by Hackers to Swipe $500,000 in Crypto
A Russian blockchain engineer lost over $500,000 in cryptocurrency holdings in June 2025 after being the victim of a carefully planned cyberattack, serving as a terrifying reminder of the perils that might exist in open-source ecosystems. The attack, investigated by…
Modernize Your IAM Into Identity Fabric Powered by Connectors
It’s no secret that technology is evolving much faster than our traditional Identity and Access Management systems can handle. These legacy systems were designed for simpler times, when everything was hosted locally and security was perimeter-based. So, in an era…
Weaponized Termius App Delivers Latest ZuRu Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated variant of the macOS.ZuRu malware, first identified by a Chinese blogger in July 2021, has resurfaced with a new method of attack targeting macOS users through a trojanized version of the popular cross-platform SSH client Termius. Initially spread…
Ex-ASML engineer who stole chip tech for Russia gets three years in Dutch prison
‘Whether those files were allowed to go to Russia? I didn’t ask’ A former ASML and NXP semiconductor engineer will spend three years in a Dutch prison after stealing secret chip technology from his employers and sharing it with Russia.……
Ducex Packer for Android Evades Detection with Heavy Obfuscation Techniques
The team at ANY.RUN recently reviewed a powerful Android packer called Ducex, which is linked to the infamous Triada malware, and criticized it for its sophisticated obfuscation methods. First identified within a fake Telegram app, Ducex serves as a protective…
Multiple Schneider Electric Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Inject OS Commands
Schneider Electric has disclosed a critical set of six vulnerabilities affecting its EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert software that could allow attackers to execute remote code and gain unauthorized system access. The vulnerabilities, discovered in versions 8.3 and prior, present…
Schneider Electric Flaws Expose Systems to OS Command Injection Attacks
Schneider Electric, a global leader in industrial technology and sustainability, has issued a critical security notification revealing multiple vulnerabilities in its EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert (DCE) software, a scalable monitoring solution for data center equipment. Released on July 8,…
CISO’s guide to creating a cybersecurity board report
<p>In today’s threat-dense digital environment, shareholders and the public expect corporate boards to understand cybersecurity issues and what they mean for the bottom line. Since 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has required public companies to disclose their boards’…
PerfektBlue Bluetooth attack allows hacking infotainment systems of Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Skoda
Researchers found critical PerfektBlue flaws in OpenSynergy BlueSDK, allowing remote code execution to hack millions of vehicles’ systems. Researchers at PCA Cyber Security identified a set of critical vulnerabilities, collectively tracked as PerfektBlue, in OpenSynergy BlueSDK Bluetooth stack. The exploitation…
US Sanctions Key Threat Actors Tied to North Korea’s Remote IT Worker Scheme
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken a strong stance against cyber-enabled financial schemes that support North Korea’s illicit weapons programs by imposing sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a malevolent cyber…
SafePay Ransomware Uses RDP and VPN Access to Infiltrate Organizational Networks
SafePay ransomware has become one of the most active and destructive threat actors in Q1 2025, a shocking development in the cybersecurity scene. According to the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), SafePay has aggressively targeted over 200 victims worldwide, including…
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Vulnerability Allows Root User Privilege Escalation
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its GlobalProtect VPN application that enables locally authenticated users to escalate their privileges to root access on macOS and Linux systems, or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows machines. The vulnerability, classified…
Microsoft Exchange Online Service Down – Millions of Users Unable to Access Their Mailbox
Microsoft Exchange Online experienced a major global outage on July 10, 2025, preventing millions of users from accessing their mailboxes across multiple platforms. The incident, designated as EX1112414, began at 10:20 PM UTC on July 9 and continued affecting users…
SafePay Ransomware Leverages RDP and VPN for Intruding Into Organizations Network
A new ransomware threat has emerged as one of the most formidable adversaries in the cybersecurity landscape, demonstrating unprecedented growth and sophistication in its attack methodology. SafePay ransomware, which first appeared in 2024, has rapidly evolved from a relatively unknown…
US Sanction Key Threat Actors Linked With North Korea’s Remote IT Worker Scheme
The U.S. Treasury’s July 8 action against Song Kum Hyok and four Russia-based entities pulled back the curtain on a sophisticated malware-enabled revenue pipeline that has quietly bankrolled Pyongyang’s weapons programs for years. Investigators trace the campaign to Andariel, a…
Patch, track, repeat
Thorsten takes stock of a rapidly evolving vulnerability landscape: record-setting CVE publication rates, the growing fragmentation of reporting systems, and why consistent tracking and patching remain critical as we move through 2025. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos…
Cyberattacks on User Logins Jump 156%, Fueled by Infostealers and Phishing Toolkits
Identity-driven assaults have increased by a shocking 156% between 2023 and 2025, making up 59% of all confirmed threat instances in Q1 2025, according to data conducted by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU). This dramatic shift from traditional asset-focused exploits…
Hackers Exploit GitHub to Distribute Malware Disguised as VPN Software
CYFIRMA has discovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign in which threat actors are using GitHub to host and disseminate malware masquerading as genuine software. Masquerading as “Free VPN for PC” and “Minecraft Skin Changer,” these malicious payloads are designed to trick…