Wireshark, the world’s leading network protocol analyzer, has released version 4.6.2 with critical security updates and important bug fixes. The update addresses compatibility issues, resolves multiple vulnerability concerns, and enhances protocol support for enterprise users and network engineers worldwide. Security…
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xHunt APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange and IIS to Deploy Custom Backdoors
xHunt, a sophisticated cyber-espionage group with a laser focus on organizations in Kuwait, has continued to demonstrate advanced capabilities in infiltrating critical infrastructure. The group’s persistent, multi-year campaigns targeting the shipping, transportation, and government sectors underscore the evolving threat landscape…
PCPcat Malware Leverages React2Shell Vulnerability to Breach 59,000+ Servers
A sophisticated attack campaign attributed to a group identifying as “PCP” has compromised 59,128 servers in less than 48 hours by exploiting critical Next.js vulnerabilities. Security researchers discovered the large-scale operation while monitoring a Docker honeypot, uncovering an industrialized attack…
ZnDoor Malware Actively Exploits React2Shell to Breach Network Infrastructure
Since December 2025, security operations centers have identified a rising threat targeting Japanese enterprises through the exploitation of React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182), a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting React and Next.js applications. While initial attacks primarily deployed cryptocurrency miners, researchers discovered…
Microsoft December 2025 Security Updates Disrupt MSMQ Functionality on IIS
Microsoft’s December 2025 security update has introduced a significant compatibility issue affecting Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality across Windows Server and client environments. The problematic update, identified as KB5071546 (OS Build 19045.6691), was released on December 9, 2025, and has already…
Critical pgAdmin Flaw Allows Attackers to Execute Shell Commands on Host
A new critical vulnerability in pgAdmin 4 allows remote attackers to bypass security filters and execute arbitrary shell commands on the host server. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13780, exploits a weakness in how the popular PostgreSQL management tool processes database…
Critical Plesk Vulnerability Allows Users to Gain Root-Level Access
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Plesk, a widely used web hosting control panel, that enables unauthorised users to escalate privileges and gain root-level access to affected systems. This flaw poses a significant threat to web hosting providers…
NVIDIA Merlin Vulnerabilities Allows Malicious Code Execution and DoS Attacks
NVIDIA has released urgent security patches for its Merlin machine learning framework after discovering two high-severity deserialization vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute malicious code, trigger denial-of-service attacks, and compromise sensitive data on Linux systems. The security bulletin, published…
New VolkLocker Ransomware Variant Targets Both Linux and Windows Systems
CyberVolk, a pro-Russia hacktivist group first documented in late 2024, has resurfaced with a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering called VolkLocker after months of dormancy caused by Telegram enforcement actions. The group returned in August 2025 with version 2.x, featuring advanced…
Storm-0249: EDR Process Sideloading to Conceal Malicious Activity
Initial access broker Storm-0249 has evolved from a mass phishing operation into a sophisticated threat actor weaponizing legitimate Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) processes through sideloading techniques to conceal malicious activity as routine security operations. This represents a significant escalation…
Hackers Launch Rust-Based Luca Stealer Targeting Linux and Windows
Cybercriminals are increasingly abandoning traditional programming languages like C and C++ in favor of modern alternatives such as Rust, Golang, and Nim. This strategic shift enables threat actors to write malicious code once and compile it for both Windows and…
Kali Linux 2025.4 Released Featuring 3 New Hacking Tools and Wifipumpkin3
The release of Kali Linux 2025.4 marks a significant milestone for the ethical hacking distribution, bringing major architectural changes and a suite of fresh tools. This update focuses on stripping away “fluff” to prioritize performance, essential utilities, and improved hardware support. With…
Apple Confirms Zero-Day Exploitation in Targeted Attacks on iPhone Users
Apple has issued critical security patches addressing two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iPhone and iPad devices. The tech giant confirmed that both flaws were leveraged in extremely sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals before iOS 26 was released. Critical WebKit…
Empire 6.3.0 Released as Updated Post-Exploitation Framework for Red Teams
Researcher has officially released Empire 6.3.0, a significant update to the widely used post-exploitation and adversary emulation framework designed for Red Teams and Penetration Testers. This latest version reinforces the tool’s modular architecture, offering operator flexibility through a robust server/client model. Written…
Researchers and Developers Targeted in AI-Driven GitHub Supply Chain Attack
A sophisticated AI-generated supply chain attack is targeting researchers, developers, and security professionals through compromised GitHub repositories, according to findings from Morphisec Threat Labs. The campaign leverages dormant GitHub accounts and polished, AI-crafted repositories to distribute a previously undocumented backdoor…
Hackers Target Windows Systems Using Phantom Stealer Hidden in ISO Files
Seqrite Labs has uncovered an active Russian phishing campaign that delivers Phantom information-stealing malware through malicious ISO files embedded in fake payment confirmation emails. The sophisticated attack primarily targets finance and accounting professionals in Russia, using social engineering tactics to…
Severe Flaws in React Server Components Enable DoS Attacks and Code Exposure
Security researchers have disclosed two new vulnerabilities in React Server Components that expose servers to Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and to source code leaks. These flaws were discovered while experts were analyzing the patches for last week’s critical “React2Shell” vulnerability. While…
Ashen Lepus Hacker Group Targets Eastern Diplomatic Entities with AshTag Malware Attack
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Hamas has intensified its espionage operations against government and diplomatic entities across the Middle East, deploying a sophisticated new malware suite dubbed AshTag. The threat actor, tracked as Ashen Lepus (also known as WIRTE),…
Notepad++ Flaw Allows Attackers to Hijack Update Traffic and Deploy Malware
The development team behind the popular text editor Notepad++ has released version 8.8.9 to address a critical security flaw that could allow traffic hijacking. This vulnerability affects the software’s update mechanism, potentially allowing attackers to intercept network traffic and install…
Gogs 0-Day Actively Exploited to Compromise Over 700 Servers
Security researchers have identified an active zero-day vulnerability in Gogs, a widely used self-hosted Git service. The flaw has already resulted in the compromise of more than 700 servers publicly exposed on the internet. As of early December 2025, no…