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Apache Tomcat Flaw Could Allow RCE Attacks on Servers

Apache Tomcat, a widely used open-source web server software, has faced numerous security vulnerabilities in recent years. Some critical issues put servers at risk of remote code execution (RCE) and other attacks. These vulnerabilities highlight the importance of keeping software…

Apple iOS 18.4 Beta 3 Released – What’s New!

Apple has rolled out iOS 18.4 Beta 3, available to developers as of March 10, 2025, with the build number 22E5222f. This release is part of the ongoing beta testing phase, with the final version anticipated in early April 2025.…

Researcher Hacks Embedded Devices to Uncover Firmware Secrets

In a recent exploration of embedded device hacking, a researcher demonstrated how to extract firmware from flash memory using the flashrom tool. This process is crucial for understanding device operation and identifying potential vulnerabilities. However, it involves risks that can…

Threat Actors Exploit EncryptHub for Multi-Stage Malware Attacks

EncryptHub, a rising cybercriminal entity, has been under scrutiny by multiple threat intelligence teams, including Outpost24’s KrakenLabs. Recent investigations have uncovered previously unseen aspects of EncryptHub’s infrastructure and tactics, revealing a sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign. The threat actor’s operational security…

Critical Vulnerabilities in Moxa Switches Enable Unauthorized Access

A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-12297 has been discovered in Moxa’s PT series of network switches, affecting multiple models across different product lines. This security flaw involves an authorization logic disclosure that can be exploited to bypass authentication mechanisms, allowing…

Cobalt Strike Exploitation by Hackers Drops, Report Reveals

A collaborative initiative involving Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), Fortra, and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) has reported a major drop in the use of unauthorized versions of the cyber tool Cobalt Strike by hackers. Since the…

WinDbg Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Remote Code

Microsoft recently disclosed a critical vulnerability impacting its debugging tool, WinDbg, and associated .NET packages. Tracked CVE-2025-24043, this flaw allows remote code execution (RCE) due to improper cryptographic signature verification in the SOS debugging extension. According to Github’s Post, Developers…

Thinkware Dashcam Vulnerability Leaks Credentials to Attackers

A series of significant security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Thinkware Dashcam, specifically the F800 Pro model, which could pose serious risks to users’ privacy and security. These issues include unauthorized access to sensitive data, denial of service, and…

New Apache Traffic Server Flaws Allow Malformed Request Exploits

The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed several vulnerabilities affecting its Traffic Server software. These vulnerabilities allow malicious actors to exploit malformed requests and access control list (ACL) issues, posing serious security risks to users. The vulnerabilities, identified by CVE numbers CVE-2024-38311, CVE-2024-56195, CVE-2024-56196,…

10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2025

Penetration testing companies play a vital role in strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of organizations by identifying vulnerabilities in their systems, applications, and networks. These firms simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors, helping businesses…

10 Best Penetration Testing Companies & Services in 2025

Penetration Testing Companies are pillars of information security; nothing is more important than ensuring your systems and data are safe from unauthorized access. Many organizations have a flawed security culture, with employees motivated to protect their information rather than the…

Fake Tax Claims Scam Stealing Over $10,000 from Victims

Tax season has become a breeding ground for sophisticated AI-powered scams, with nearly half of Americans reporting fraudulent IRS-related communications, according to McAfee’s 2025 survey. Cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake audio, phishing emails, and spoofed websites to steal identities and funds,…

Multiple Jenkins Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Expose Secrets

Jenkins, the widely-used open-source automation server, issued a high-priority security advisory on March 5, 2025, disclosing four medium-severity vulnerabilities affecting its core platform. The flaws—tracked as CVE-2025-27622 through CVE-2025-27625—impact secrets management, cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protections, and URL validation. Immediate…

Researchers Jailbreak 17 Popular LLM Models to Reveal Sensitive Data

In a recent study published by Palo Alto Networks’ Threat Research Center, researchers successfully jailbroke 17 popular generative AI (GenAI) web products, exposing vulnerabilities in their safety measures. The investigation aimed to assess the effectiveness of jailbreaking techniques in bypassing…

Phantom Goblin Uses Social Engineering Tactics to Deploy Stealer Malware

A sophisticated malware operation, dubbed “Phantom Goblin,” has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, highlighting the increasing use of social engineering tactics to deploy information-stealing malware. This operation leverages deceptive techniques to trick users into executing malicious files, leading to unauthorized…

Activating Incognito Mode in RDP to Erase All Traces

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a widely used tool for remote access, but it often leaves behind traces of user activity, which can be a concern for privacy and security. Recently, the use of the “/public” command-line option in…

Hackers Deploy Advanced Social Engineering Tactics in Phishing Attacks

Cybercriminals are evolving their phishing methods, employing more sophisticated social engineering tactics to deceive their targets. Recent findings from ESET’s APT Activity Report highlight a concerning trend where threat actors are establishing relationships with potential victims before deploying malicious content.…

Detecting Malicious Activities With Traffic Distribution Systems

Traffic Distribution Systems (TDS) have emerged as critical tools for both legitimate and malicious purposes, serving as sophisticated redirection networks that manage traffic flow across multiple endpoints. While businesses use TDS to optimize marketing campaigns and improve service reliability, cybercriminals…

Sitecore Zero-Day Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Sitecore’s enterprise content management system (CMS) has been uncovered, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected servers. Designated CVE-2025-27218, this pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) flaw resides in Sitecore versions up to 10.4 and…

Apache Airflow Misconfigurations Leak Login Credentials to Hackers

A recent investigation into misconfigured Apache Airflow instances has uncovered critical vulnerabilities exposing login credentials, API keys, and cloud service access tokens to potential attackers. These workflow platform misconfigurations—primarily caused by insecure coding practices and outdated deployments—have compromised data security…

Two Cybercriminals Arrested for ATM Jackpotting Scheme

Federal authorities have unveiled details of a sophisticated cybercrime operation targeting financial institutions across four states, resulting in the arrests of two Venezuelan nationals linked to the violent Tren de Aragua criminal organization. David Jose Gomez Cegarra, 24, and Jesus…

New Malware ‘Desert Dexter’ Hits Over 900 Victims Worldwide

A newly discovered malicious campaign dubbed “Desert Dexter” has infected approximately 900 victims across multiple countries, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa. The Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC) uncovered the operation, which has been active since…

SecP0 Ransomware Gang Threatens to Expose Critical Vulnerabilities

A new ransomware collective dubbed SecP0 has emerged with a disruptive strategy that diverges sharply from conventional cybercriminal playbooks. Unlike traditional ransomware groups that focus on encrypting data or threatening to leak stolen information, SecP0 is now demanding ransoms in exchange for withholding…

Critical IDOR Vulnerabilities in ZITADEL Let Hackers Modify Key Settings

Security researchers have disclosed critical Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities in ZITADEL’s administration interface that expose organizations to account takeover risks and unauthorized configuration changes. Tracked as CVE-2025-27507 with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1/10, these flaws allow authenticated users without proper permissions…

Technical Analysis Released on Bybit Hot Wallet Exploit

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a sophisticated smart contract exploit on February 21, 2025, resulting in the theft of 401,346.76 ETH (approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the incident). The attack vector leveraged advanced proxy contract manipulation through malicious delegatecall…

Google Unveils GoStringUngarbler to Crack Go-Based Malware Encryption

Google’s FLARE team has released GoStringUngarbler, an open-source tool designed to dismantle string obfuscation in Go binaries protected by the garble compiler. This innovation addresses growing concerns over malware authors exploiting garble’s advanced literal transformations, which render traditional static analysis ineffective.…

CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited VMware Vulnerabilities

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) escalated warnings on March 4, 2025, by adding four severe vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. Federal agencies and private organizations are urged to prioritize mitigation efforts, as threat actors…

Beware! Fake CAPTCHA Hidden LummaStealer Threat Installing Silently

Cybersecurity researchers at G DATA have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing fake booking websites to deliver the LummaStealer malware through deceptive CAPTCHA prompts. This new attack vector, discovered in January 2025, marks a significant shift in LummaStealer’s distribution methods,…

Zoho ADSelfService Plus Flaw Allows Hackers to Gain Unauthorized Access

A critical security flaw in Zoho’s widely used identity management solution, ADSelfService Plus, has been patched after researchers discovered it could enable attackers to hijack user sessions and compromise sensitive enrollment data. Tracked as CVE-2025-1723, the high-severity vulnerability underscores the risks…

PoC Released for HPE Remote Support Tool Vulnerability Allowing Remote Code Execution

Security researchers have released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for critical vulnerabilities in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Insight Remote Support (IRS) tool, including an unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) injection flaw (CVE-2024-53675) and a path traversal-based remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-53676).  These flaws affect…

Windows KDC Proxy RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Server Takeover

A recently patched remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows’ Key Distribution Center (KDC) Proxy implementation allows unauthenticated attackers to take control of vulnerable servers through manipulated Kerberos authentication traffic. Designated CVE-2024-43639 and rated 9.8 CVSS, this critical flaw stems from…

Chrome 134 Launches with Patches for 14 Crash-Inducing Vulnerabilities

Google has rolled out Chrome 134 to the stable channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing 14 security vulnerabilities—including high-severity flaws that could enable remote code execution or crashes. The update, version 134.0.6998.35 for Linux, 134.0.6998.35/36 for Windows, and 134.0.6998.44/45 for…

GrassCall Malware Targets Job Seekers to Steal Login Credentials

A newly identified cyberattack campaign, dubbed GrassCall, is targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors through fake job interviews. Attributed to the Russian-speaking cybercriminal group “Crazy Evil,” the campaign uses fraudulent job postings on platforms like LinkedIn, WellFound,…

Researchers Unveil APT28’s Advanced HTA Trojan Obfuscation Tactics

Security researchers have uncovered sophisticated obfuscation techniques employed by APT28, a Russian-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group, in their HTA (HTML Application) Trojan. The analysis, part of an ongoing investigation into APT28’s cyber espionage campaigns targeting Central Asia and Kazakhstan,…

Microsoft Strengthens Trust Boundary for VBS Enclaves

Microsoft has introduced a series of technical recommendations to bolster the security of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, a key component of trusted execution environments (TEE). VBS enclaves leverage the hypervisor’s Virtual Trust Levels (VTLs) to isolate sensitive memory and code…

Hunters International Claims Tata Technologies Cyberattack

Multinational engineering and technology services firm Tata Technologies has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack claimed by the ransomware group Hunters International. According to recent social media reports, the breach allegedly resulted in the theft of 1.4 terabytes of…

Authorities Seize $31 Million Linked to Crypto Exchange Hack

U.S. authorities announced the seizure of $31 million tied to the 2021 Uranium Finance decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits. The coordinated effort between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San…

Docusnap for Windows Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers

A recently disclosed vulnerability in Docusnap’s Windows client software (CVE-2025-26849) enables attackers to decrypt sensitive system inventory files through a hardcoded encryption key, exposing critical network information to potential exploitation.  Cybersecurity researchers at RedTeam Pentesting GmbH revealed that inventory files…

Update Alert: Google Warns of Critical Android Vulnerabilities Under Exploit

Google’s March 2025 Android Security Bulletin has unveiled two critical vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302—currently under limited, targeted exploitation. These flaws, impacting Android versions 12 through 15, underscore escalating risks for billions of devices. The bulletin mandates the immediate installation of the…

BigAnt Server 0-Day Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Malicious Code Remotely

A critical vulnerability in BigAntSoft’s enterprise chat server software has exposed ~50 internet-facing systems to unauthenticated remote code execution attacks. Designated CVE-2025-0364, this exploit chain enables attackers to bypass authentication protocols, create administrative accounts, and execute malicious PHP code on vulnerable…

IBM Storage Virtualize Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution

Two critical security flaws in IBM Storage Virtualize products could enable attackers to bypass authentication protections and execute malicious code on enterprise storage systems, according to a security bulletin issued by the company. Tracked as CVE-2025-0159 and CVE-2025-0160, these vulnerabilities…