Researchers discovered a new variant of the AntiDot banking trojan targeting Android mobile devices through a mobile-phishing (mishing) campaign, where this variant builds upon the version identified by Cyble in May 2024. The attackers leverage social engineering tactics, posing as…
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New Chinese Surveillance Tool Attack Android Users Since 2017
Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology Co., Ltd. developed EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool operational since 2017, which, installed as an APK, secretly collects extensive user data, including chat messages, screen recordings, audio, call logs, contacts, SMS, location, and network activity. Because…
Malicious ESLint Package Let Attackers Steal Data And Inject Remote Code
Cybercriminals exploited typosquatting to deploy a malicious npm package, `@typescript_eslinter/eslint`, targeting developers seeking the legitimate TypeScript ESLint plugin, which was designed to mimic the genuine plugin, compromised systems by monitoring keystrokes, clipboard data, and executing remote commands. They leveraged a…
Triad Nexus, Chinese Hackers Using 200,000 Domains For Widespread Cyber Attack
Researchers identified FUNNULL, a Chinese CDN, as hosting malicious content, which includes fake trading apps for financial fraud, gambling sites likely used for money laundering, and phishing login pages targeting luxury brands. The gambling sites use algorithmically generated domains and…
ConvoC2 – A Red Teamers Tool To Execute Commands on Hacked Hosts Via Microsoft Teams
A stealthy Command-and-Control (C2) infrastructure Red Team tool named ConvoC2 showcases how cyber attackers can exploit Microsoft Teams to execute system commands on compromised hosts remotely. This innovative project, designed with Red Team operations in mind, uses Teams messages for…
Cleo 0-day Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy Malichus Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated exploitation campaign involving a zero-day (0-day) vulnerability in Cleo file transfer software platforms. This campaign has been used to deliver a newly identified malware family, now dubbed “Malichus.” The threat, recently analyzed by Huntress…
GitLab Security Update, Patch for Critical Vulnerabilities
GitLab announced the release of critical security patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The newly released versions 17.6.2, 17.5.4, and 17.4.6 address several high-severity vulnerabilities, and GitLab strongly recommends that all self-managed installations be upgraded immediately.…
BadRAM Attack Breaches AMD Secure VMs with $10 Device
Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology using a $10 device. This breakthrough exposes a previously underexplored weakness in memory module security, specifically in cloud computing environments where SEV is widely…
Splunk RCE Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Splunk, the data analysis and monitoring platform, is grappling with a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-53247, affects several versions of Splunk Enterprise and the Splunk Secure Gateway app on the Splunk Cloud Platform. The vulnerability…
Europol Shutsdown 27 DDoS Service Provider Platforms
In a major international operation codenamed “PowerOFF,” Europol, collaborating with law enforcement agencies across 15 countries, has taken down 27 illegal platforms facilitating Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. This takedown marks a significant blow to the cybercrime industry, disrupting one of…
Hackers Deploy Weaponized LNK Files for Malicious Payload Delivery
Researchers reported a phishing attack on December 4th, 2024, where malicious emails purportedly from the Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were distributed, inviting recipients to a NATO standardization conference. The emails aimed to compromise systems by delivering malware, and…
US Charged Chinese Hackers for Exploiting Thousands of Firewall
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company and its employee Guan Tianfeng for their involvement in the April 2020 global firewall compromise, which targeted numerous US critical infrastructure companies. The…
Reserachers Uncovered Zloader DNS Tunneling Tactics For Stealthy C2 Communication
Zloader, a sophisticated Trojan, has recently evolved with features that enhance its stealth and destructive potential, as the latest version, 2.9.4.0, introduces a custom DNS tunnel for covert C2 communications, bypassing traditional network security measures. An interactive shell empowers attackers…
APT-C-60 Hackers Penetrate Org’s Network Using a Weapanized Google Drive link
The Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) has confirmed an advanced cyber attack against organizations in Japan, believed to have been conducted by the cyber espionage group APT-C-60. The attackers used phishing techniques, masquerading as a job applicant…
Windows RDP Service Flaw let Hackers Execute Remote Code
A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2024-49115) in Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) has been disclosed, potentially allowing hackers to execute arbitrary remote code via the network. The flaw, assigned the highest severity classification, was officially confirmed by Microsoft on December 10,…
Ivanti CSA Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Admin Access
Ivanti has issued critical software updates to address several severe vulnerabilities in its Cloud Services Application (CSA). These vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-11639, CVE-2024-11772, and CVE-2024-11773, affect CSA versions 5.0.2 and earlier. Without mitigation, these flaws could allow malicious attackers to…
Chrome Security Update, Patch For Multiple Vulnerabilities
Google has released a new update on the Stable channel for its Chrome browser, addressing a series of security vulnerabilities. The update has been rolled out as version 131.0.6778.139/.140 for Windows and Mac, and 131.0.6778.139 for Linux. Users can expect the patch to become…
WPForms Vulnerability Let Users Issues Subscription Payments
A critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-11205, was recently discovered in the popular WordPress plugin, WPForms, which boasts over 6 million active installations globally. This flaw, identified by researcher villu164 through the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program, allows authenticated users with at least subscriber-level…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2024, 71 Vulnerabilities Fixed Including 1 Zero-day
In its final Patch Tuesday of 2024, Microsoft has released a significant security update addressing a total of 71 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical vulnerabilities and 1 zero-day. This December update marks a crucial milestone in Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2024, Patch for 16 Critical Security Flaws
In its final Patch Tuesday of 2024, Microsoft has released a significant security update addressing a total of 71 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical flaws. This December update marks a crucial milestone in Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security of…