Google has awarded a record-breaking $250,000 bug bounty to security researcher Micky for discovering a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow attackers to escape the browser’s sandbox protection. The flaw, tracked internally as issue 412578726,…
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NCSC: Citrix NetScaler Flaw (CVE-2025-6543) is Being Actively Exploited to Breach Organizations
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the Netherlands has issued an urgent update on a series of sophisticated cyberattacks exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler systems, identified as CVE-2025-6543. This flaw, affecting Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC)…
North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Suffer Data Breach as Insiders Leak Information Online
A member of North Korea’s notorious Kimsuky espionage group has experienced a significant data breach after insiders leaked hundreds of gigabytes of internal files and tools to the public. The breach, which emerged in early June 2025, exposed the group’s…
DarkBit Hackers Target VMware ESXi Servers to Deploy Ransomware and Encrypt VMDK Files
A sophisticated ransomware attack by a previously unknown cybercriminal group called “DarkBit” has targeted a major organization’s VMware ESXi infrastructure, encrypting critical virtual machine files and raising concerns about potential state-sponsored cyber warfare. The incident, which occurred following geopolitical tensions…
Critical Vulnerability in Carmaker Portal Allows Hackers to Unlock Cars Remotely
Security researcher Eaton Zveare unveiled a critical flaw in a major automaker’s dealer portal that could allow attackers to unlock and start consumer vehicles from anywhere. The vulnerability, discovered in an obscure centralized dealer software platform used by over 1,000…
Reddit Blocks Internet Archive Amid AI Data Scraping Concerns
Reddit has announced it will restrict the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine from accessing most of its content, citing concerns about AI companies exploiting the digital preservation service to scrape data in violation of platform policies. The move significantly limits what…
Apache bRPC Vulnerability Lets Attackers Crash Services Remotely via Network
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Apache bRPC that allows attackers to remotely crash services through network-based denial of service attacks. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-54472, affects all versions of Apache bRPC prior to 1.14.1 and stems from…
Hackers Exploit ClickFix Technique to Compromise Windows and Run PowerShell Commands
Threat actors have begun a geographically focused campaign against Israeli infrastructure and corporate entities in a sophisticated cyber incursion discovered by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs. Delivered exclusively through Windows systems via PowerShell scripts, the attack chain enables remote access, facilitating data…
Win-DoS’ Zero-Click Exploit Could Weaponize Windows Infrastructure for DDoS Attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a “zero-click” denial-of-service chain that can silently turn thousands of Microsoft Windows Domain Controllers (DCs) into a globe-spanning botnet, raising fresh alarms in a year already defined by record-breaking distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) activity. DDoS attacks climbed 56%…
Hackers Extradited to US Over $100 Million Romance Scams and Other Frauds
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher G. Raia, announced the unsealing of a federal indictment against four Ghanaian nationals implicated in a sophisticated international fraud network. The…
Erlang/OTP SSH RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Target OT Networks
A severe vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-32433 with a CVSS score of 10.0, has been identified in the Secure Shell (SSH) daemon of the Erlang programming language’s Open Telecom Platform (OTP). This flaw permits unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) by allowing attackers…
UAC-0099 Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Attack Methods Revealed
UAC-0099, a persistent threat actor active since at least 2022, has conducted sophisticated cyber-espionage operations against Ukrainian government, military, and defense entities, evolving its toolkit across three major campaigns documented in CERT-UA alerts from June 2023, December 2024, and August…
Meta’s New Feature Turns Instagram into a Real-Time Location Broadcaster
Meta has introduced a transformative update to Instagram, evolving the platform from a simple photo-sharing service into an always-on real-time location broadcaster via its new “Map” feature. Announced in early August 2025, this functionality allows users to opt-in for sharing…
Silent Watcher Targets Windows Systems, Steals Data via Discord Webhooks
K7 Labs investigated the Cmimai Stealer, a Visual Basic Script (VBS)-based infostealer that surfaced in June 2025 and uses PowerShell and native Windows scripting to secretly exfiltrate data. This is a recent development in the cybersecurity environment. This malware, first…
Smart Bus System Flaw Allows Hackers to Remotely Track and Control Vehicles
A critical security vulnerability in smart bus systems has been discovered that enables hackers to remotely track vehicle locations and potentially take control of essential functions, according to new research presented at DEF CON 33. The findings expose significant risks…
Legitimate System Functions Exploited to Steal Secrets in Shared Linux Setups
Security researcher Ionuț Cernica revealed how commonplace Linux utilities can be weaponized to siphon sensitive data in multi-tenant environments. His talk, “Silent Leaks: Harvesting Secrets from Shared Linux Environments,” exposed that without any root privileges or zero-day exploits, attackers can…
Linux Webcams Weaponized to Inject Keystrokes and Execute Attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a concerning vulnerability that transforms everyday USB webcams into covert attack tools capable of injecting malicious keystrokes and executing unauthorized commands on connected computers. This groundbreaking discovery represents the first documented case of weaponizing USB devices…
CastleLoader Malware Hits 400+ Devices via Cloudflare-Themed ClickFix Phishing Attack
CastleLoader, a sophisticated malware loader, has compromised over 400 devices since its debut in early 2025, with cybersecurity firm PRODAFT reporting 469 infections out of 1,634 attempts by May 2025, achieving a staggering 28.7% success rate. This modular threat actor…
SoupDealer Malware Evades Sandboxes, AVs, and EDR/XDR in Real-World Attacks
The SoupDealer malware has successfully bypassed nearly all public sandboxes and antivirus solutions, with the exception of Threat.Zone, while also evading endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) systems in documented real-world incidents. This advanced threat…
Multiple Critical Flaws Hit Zero Trust Products from Check Point, Zscaler, and Netskope
Security researchers at AmberWolf have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in leading Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions from major cybersecurity vendors, potentially exposing thousands of organizations to authentication bypasses and privilege escalation attacks. The findings were presented at DEF CON 33…
Malware Campaign Masquerades as Tesla in Poisoned Google Ads
A malware operation has surfaced in the context of a complex cyber threat landscape, using tainted Google Ads to pose as Tesla and trick consumers into placing fictitious preorders for the unannounced Optimus humanoid robot. Security researchers have identified multiple…
Windows RPC Protocol Exploited to Launch Server Spoofing Attacks
A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows’ Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol has been discovered that allows attackers to manipulate core system communications and launch sophisticated server spoofing attacks. The flaw, designated CVE-2025-49760, enables unprivileged users to masquerade as legitimate system services…
AI Coding Assistant: Creating the Perfect Blueprint for Attackers
AI coding tools like Claude CLI are unintentionally changing the attack surface for developers and businesses in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape. Gone are the days when adversaries required weeks or months of meticulous infrastructure mapping, credential probing, and tech…
SSHamble: New Open-Source Tool Targets SSH Protocol Flaws
Security researchers have unveiled SSHamble, a powerful new open-source tool designed to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in SSH implementations across networks. Developed by HD Moore and Rob King, the tool represents a significant advancement in SSH security testing capabilities, addressing…
Efimer Trojan Targets Crypto Wallets Using Phony Legal Notices and Booby-Trapped Torrents
The Efimer Trojan has emerged as a potent ClipBanker-type malware, primarily designed to steal cryptocurrency by intercepting and swapping wallet addresses in victims’ clipboards. First detected in October 2024, Efimer named after a comment in its decrypted script has evolved…
Xerox FreeFlow Flaws Enable SSRF and Remote Code Execution
Xerox Corporation has released critical security updates for its FreeFlow Core software, addressing two significant vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks and achieve remote code execution on affected systems. The security flaws, identified as…
7-Zip Vulnerability Lets Hackers Write Files and Run Malicious Code
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular 7-Zip file compression utility that could allow attackers to write arbitrary files to victim systems and potentially execute malicious code. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55188, affects all versions of 7-Zip prior…
GPT-5 Compromised Using Echo Chamber and Storytelling Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have successfully demonstrated a new jailbreaking technique that compromises OpenAI’s GPT-5 model by combining “Echo Chamber” algorithms with narrative-driven manipulation, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of advanced AI systems to sophisticated exploitation methods. Novel Attack Vector Emerges…
Google Hacked – Approx 2.5 Million Records of Google Ads Customer Data Leaked
Google has disclosed a significant data breach involving one of its corporate Salesforce instances, compromising customer data tied to its Google Ads platform. Google has not revealed the exact number of people impacted, but according to ShinyHunters, who spoke with…
ClickFix macOS Malware Targets User Login Credentials
Security researchers have identified a new malware campaign targeting macOS users through a sophisticated ClickFix technique that combines phishing and social engineering to steal cryptocurrency wallet details, browser credentials, and sensitive personal data. The Odyssey Stealer malware, discovered by X-Labs…
APT Sidewinder Mimics Government and Military Agencies to Steal Login Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an extensive phishing campaign orchestrated by APT Sidewinder, a persistent threat actor believed to originate from South Asia, targeting government and military institutions across Bangladesh, Nepal, and Turkey through sophisticated credential harvesting operations that exploit trusted…
Multiple Zero-Day Exploits Discover That Bypass BitLocker, Exposing All Encrypted Data
Microsoft security researchers have uncovered four critical vulnerabilities in Windows BitLocker that could allow attackers with physical access to bypass the encryption system and extract sensitive data. The findings, revealed in research dubbed “BitUnlocker,” demonstrate sophisticated attack methods targeting the…
Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows Attackers Gain Full Kernel-Level Control From Chrome Sandbox
August 9, 2025: A severe security vulnerability in the Linux kernel, dubbed CVE-2025-38236, has been uncovered by Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn, exposing a pathway for attackers ranging from native code execution within the Chrome renderer sandbox to full…
Over 28,000 Microsoft Exchange Servers Exposed Online to CVE-2025-53786 Vulnerability
The cybersecurity community faces a significant threat as scanning data reveals over 28,000 unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers remain exposed on the public internet, vulnerable to a critical security flaw designated CVE-2025-53786. This high-severity vulnerability, which carries a CVSS score of…
ChromeAlone – A Browser Based Cobalt Strike Like C2 Tool That Turns Chrome Into a Hacker’s Playground
At DEF CON 33, security researcher Mike Weber of Praetorian Security unveiled ChromeAlone — a Chromium-based browser Command & Control (C2) framework capable of replacing traditional offensive security implants like Cobalt Strike or Meterpreter. Not long ago, web browsers were…
CastleBot MaaS Released Diverse Payloads in Coordinated Mass Ransomware Attacks
IBM X-Force has uncovered CastleBot, a nascent malware framework operating as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, enabling cybercriminals to deploy a spectrum of payloads ranging from infostealers to sophisticated backdoors implicated in ransomware operations. First detected in early 2025 with heightened…
Typosquatted PyPI Packages Used by Threat Actors to Steal Cryptocurrency from Bittensor Wallets
GitLab’s Vulnerability Research team has uncovered a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency theft campaign exploiting typosquatted Python packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) to target the Bittensor decentralized AI network. The operation, detected through GitLab’s automated package monitoring system, involved the…
Efimer Malicious Script Spreads via WordPress Sites, Torrents, and Email in Massive Attack Wave
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a widespread campaign involving the Efimer malicious script, a sophisticated Trojan-dropper primarily aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. First detected in June 2025, the malware impersonates legal correspondence from major companies, accusing recipients of domain name infringements and…
DarkCloud Stealer Uses Novel Infection Chain and ConfuserEx Obfuscation Techniques
Unit 42 researchers have identified a significant evolution in the distribution tactics of DarkCloud Stealer, an infostealer malware first observed shifting its delivery mechanisms in early April 2025. This update introduces a novel infection chain that incorporates advanced obfuscation via…
Over 5,000 Fake Online Pharmacies Caught Selling Counterfeit Medicines
Researchers at Gen have uncovered a vast network of over 5,000 fraudulent online pharmacy domains operated by a single cybercriminal entity dubbed MediPhantom. This elaborate PharmaFraud operation exploits advanced techniques including domain hijacking, search engine optimization manipulation, and AI-generated content…
Columbia University Data Breach Exposes Personal and Financial Data of 870,000
Columbia University disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident that compromised personal and financial information of nearly 870,000 individuals, making it one of the largest data breaches affecting an educational institution this year. The breach, which occurred between May 16 and June…
VexTrio TDS Deploys Malicious VPN Apps on Google Play and App Store
VexTrio, a sophisticated threat actor known for operating a massive traffic distribution system (TDS), has expanded its malicious activities by deploying fake VPN applications on major app stores, including Google Play and the Apple App Store. Originating from a merger…
Record-Breaking GreedyBear Attack Uses 650 Hacking Tools to Steal $1M from Victims
The threat actor group dubbed GreedyBear has orchestrated an industrial-scale operation blending malicious browser extensions, executable malware, and phishing infrastructure to siphon over $1 million in cryptocurrency from victims. This coordinated assault, uncovered by Koi Security researchers, leverages a staggering…
PyPI Issues Advisory to Prevent ZIP Parser Confusion Attacks on Python Package Installers
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced new restrictions aimed at mitigating ZIP parser confusion attacks that could exploit discrepancies in how Python package installers and inspectors handle ZIP archives. This move comes in response to vulnerabilities identified in tools…
Windows UAC Bypass Exploits Character Map Tool for Privilege Escalation
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new technique that allows attackers to bypass Windows User Account Control (UAC) protections by exploiting an unexpected vulnerability in the system’s Private Character Editor tool, potentially granting unauthorized administrative privileges without user consent. The exploit…
Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Found in WWBN AVideo, MedDream, and Eclipse ThreadX
Cisco Talos’ Vulnerability Discovery & Research team has disclosed a total of 12 critical security vulnerabilities across three popular software platforms, highlighting significant security risks that could potentially impact millions of users worldwide. The disclosure includes seven vulnerabilities in WWBN…
CISA Issues 10 ICS Advisories Detailing Vulnerabilities and Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released ten industrial control systems (ICS) advisories on August 7, 2025, highlighting critical vulnerabilities across various industrial automation and control platforms. These advisories represent a comprehensive effort to address security gaps that…
US Confirms Takedown of BlackSuit Ransomware Behind 450+ Hacks
Federal law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled the critical infrastructure of BlackSuit ransomware, a sophisticated cybercriminal operation that has compromised over 450 victims across the United States since 2022 and collected more than $370 million in ransom payments. Major International…
Malicious Go Packages Used by Threat Actors to Deploy Obfuscated Remote Payloads
Socket’s Threat Research Team has identified eleven malicious Go packages distributed via GitHub, with ten remaining active on the Go Module Mirror, posing ongoing risks to developers and CI/CD pipelines. Eight of these packages employ typosquatting techniques, mimicking legitimate modules…
Amazon ECS Internal Protocol Exploited to Steal AWS Credentials from Other Tasks
Security researchers have disclosed a critical vulnerability in Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) that allows malicious containers to steal AWS credentials from other tasks running on the same EC2 instance. The attack, dubbed “ECScape,” exploits an undocumented internal protocol to…
Over 60 Malicious RubyGems Packages Used to Steal Social Media and Marketing Credentials
Socket’s Threat Research Team has exposed a persistent campaign involving over 60 malicious RubyGems packages that masquerade as automation tools for platforms like Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, WordPress, Telegram, Kakao, and Naver. Active since at least March 2023, the threat actor…
Flipper Zero Dark Web Firmware Cracks Rolling Code Security in Modern Cars
Security researchers have discovered alarming new firmware for the popular Flipper Zero device that can completely bypass the rolling code security systems protecting millions of modern vehicles. The breakthrough attack, demonstrated by YouTube channel Talking Sasquatch, represents a significant escalation…
Retbleed Vulnerability Exploited to Access Any Process’s Memory on Newer CPUs
Security researchers have successfully demonstrated a sophisticated exploit of the Retbleed vulnerability, a critical CPU security flaw that allows attackers to read arbitrary memory from any process running on affected systems. The exploit, which builds upon research originally published by ETH…
CISA Issues Urgent Advisory to Address Microsoft Exchange Flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Emergency Directive 25-02 on August 7, 2025, requiring federal agencies to immediately address a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange hybrid configurations that could allow attackers to escalate from on-premises systems to…
ChatGPT-5 Launches – Discover What’s New in the Next-Gen AI Agent
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT-5, marking a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence technology with a revolutionary unified system that combines multiple specialized models to deliver unprecedented performance and versatility. The launch represents the most substantial advancement in conversational AI…
10 Best Red Teaming Companies for Advanced Attack Simulation in 2025
Red teaming companies are specialized cybersecurity firms that use a proactive, adversarial approach to test an organization’s defenses by simulating a real-world cyberattack. Unlike traditional penetration testing, which typically focuses on finding specific vulnerabilities, red teaming emulates the tactics, techniques,…
How Machine Learning Detects Living off the Land (LotL) Attacks
Elite cybercriminals prefer LotL attacks because they’re incredibly hard to spot. Instead of deploying obvious malware, attackers use the same trusted tools that an IT team relies on daily, such as PowerShell, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and various integrated utilities…
Hackers Exploit SVG Files with Embedded JavaScript to Deploy Malware on Windows Systems
Threat actors are increasingly using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files to get beyond traditional defenses in the quickly developing field of cybersecurity. Unlike raster formats such as JPEG or PNG, which store pixel-based data, SVGs are XML-structured documents that define…
Splunk Unveils PLoB Tool to Detect Compromised Credential Usage
Splunk has introduced PLoB (Post-Logon Behaviour Fingerprinting and Detection) in a world where compromised credentials remain the primary vector for initial access in more than half of cybersecurity incidents, as noted in the Cisco Talos IR Trends report for Q1…
HashiCorp Vault 0-Day Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks
Researchers at Cyata have disclosed nine previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in HashiCorp Vault, a widely adopted open-source secrets management platform, enabling attackers to bypass authentication, escalate privileges, and achieve remote code execution (RCE). These flaws, assigned CVEs through responsible disclosure…
Hacker Extradited to U.S. for $2.5 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, also known as Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo and So Kwan Leung, was extradited from France to the United States to face charges related to sophisticated hacking, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft operations. The 39-year-old Nigerian national was…
ScarCruft Hacker Group Launches New Rust-Based Malware Attack Leveraging PubNub
The North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as ScarCruft has been linked to a sophisticated malware campaign targeting South Korean users. Disguised as a postal-code update notice, this infection chain was uncovered by S2W’s Threat Analysis and…
Weaponizing Microsoft 365 Direct Send to Bypass Email Security Defenses
Security researchers at StrongestLayer, in collaboration with Jeremy, a seasoned Security Architect at a major manufacturing firm, have exposed a multi-layered spear phishing attack that exploits Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to infiltrate corporate email systems. The campaign, flagged initially…
Weaponized npm Packages Target WhatsApp Developers with Remote Kill Switch
Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting developers integrating with the WhatsApp Business API. Two malicious npm packages, naya-flore and nvlore-hsc, published by the npm user nayflore using the email idzzcch@gmail.com, disguise themselves as legitimate…
Gemini AI Exploited via Google Invite Prompt Injection to Steal Sensitive User Data
Security researchers have discovered a series of critical vulnerabilities in Google’s Gemini AI assistant that allow attackers to exploit the system through seemingly innocent Google Calendar invitations and emails, potentially compromising users’ sensitive data and even controlling their smart home…
IRGC-Linked Hackers Target Financial, Government, and Media Organizations
A sophisticated network of hackers with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unleashed a barrage of cyber-operations designed to disrupt adversaries, steal sensitive data, and propagate ideological narratives. SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE threat intelligence team analyzed over 250,000 messages from…
CISA Warns of ‘ToolShell’ Exploitation Chain Targeting SharePoint Servers; IOCs and Detections Released
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding an exploitation chain dubbed “ToolShell” targeting on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers. It leverages multiple vulnerabilities including CVE-2025-49704 (a remote code execution flaw via code injection, CWE-94), CVE-2025-49706 (improper…
Hackers Exploit Legitimate Drivers to Disable Antivirus and Weaken System Defenses
Threat actors have been deploying a novel antivirus (AV) killer since at least October 2024, leveraging the legitimate ThrottleStop.sys driver to execute Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics. This malware, detected by Kaspersky as Win64.KillAV., systematically terminates AV processes,…
Akamai Ghost Platform Flaw Allows Hidden Second Request Injection
Akamai Technologies disclosed a critical HTTP request smuggling vulnerability affecting its content delivery network platform that could allow attackers to inject hidden secondary requests through a sophisticated exploitation technique. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-32094, was discovered through the company’s bug bounty…
‘Ghost Calls’ Attack Exploits Web Conferencing as Hidden Command-and-Control Channel
Security researchers have unveiled a sophisticated new attack technique called “Ghost Calls” that exploits popular web conferencing platforms to establish covert command-and-control (C2) channels, effectively turning trusted business communication tools into hidden pathways for cybercriminals. The technique, presented by Adam…
HTTP/1.1 Vulnerability Could Let Attackers Hijack Millions of Sites
Security researchers have unveiled a fundamental vulnerability in HTTP/1.1 that could allow attackers to hijack millions of websites, highlighting a persistent threat that has plagued web infrastructure for over six years despite ongoing mitigation efforts. PortSwigger’s latest research reveals that…
SocGholish Uses Parrot and Keitaro TDS to Spread Malware via Fake Updates
SocGholish, operated by the threat actor group TA569, has solidified its role as a prominent Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, functioning as an Initial Access Broker (IAB) that sells compromised system access to various cybercriminal clients. Since its emergence around 2017-2018, this…
Nvidia Denies Presence of Backdoors, Kill Switches, or Spyware in Its Chips
Nvidia has issued a comprehensive denial regarding allegations that its graphics processing units contain backdoors, kill switches, or spyware, emphasizing that such features would fundamentally undermine global digital infrastructure and cybersecurity principles. The chipmaker’s statement comes amid growing discussions among…
HeartCrypt-Packed ‘AVKiller’ Tool Actively Deployed in Ransomware Attacks to Disable EDR
Threat actors are placing a higher priority on neutralizing endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems in order to remain stealthy in the dynamic world of multi-stage cyberattacks. Since 2022, malware sophistication has surged, with tools specifically engineered to disable EDR…
WhatsApp Removes 6.8 Million Accounts Over Malicious Activity Concerns
WhatsApp has permanently removed 6.8 million accounts during the first half of 2024 as part of an aggressive crackdown on global scamming operations, parent company Meta announced this week. The massive account purge primarily targeted sophisticated fraud networks operating from…
Hackers Exploit Social Engineering to Gain Remote Access in Just 5 Minutes
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over a sophisticated social engineering attack that allowed threat actors to compromise corporate systems in under five minutes, according to a recent incident response investigation by NCC Group’s Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team.…
New Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Admin Privilege Escalation
Microsoft has disclosed a high-severity security vulnerability affecting Exchange Server hybrid deployments that could allow attackers with administrative access to escalate privileges and potentially compromise an organization’s entire cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53786, was announced on…
Google’s Salesforce Environment Compromised – User Information Exfiltrated
Google has confirmed that one of its corporate Salesforce instances was breached in June by sophisticated threat actors, resulting in the theft of contact information for small and medium businesses. The incident highlights the growing threat of voice phishing attacks…
Lazarus Hackers Use Fake Camera/Microphone Alerts to Deploy PyLangGhost RAT
North Korean state-sponsored threat actors associated with the Lazarus Group, specifically the subgroup known as Famous Chollima, have evolved their tactics by deploying a new Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed PyLangGhost. This malware represents a reimplementation of the earlier…
Akira and Lynx Ransomware Target MSPs Using Stolen Credentials and Exploited Vulnerabilities
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) dissected recent samples from the Akira and Lynx ransomware families, revealing incremental enhancements in their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models and double-extortion strategies. Both groups leverage stolen credentials, VPN vulnerabilities, reconnaissance, privilege escalation, defense evasion, and…
Threat Actors Exploit Smart Contracts to Drain Over $900K from Crypto Wallets
SentinelLABS has exposed a sophisticated series of cryptocurrency scams where threat actors distribute malicious smart contracts masquerading as automated trading bots, resulting in the drainage of user wallets exceeding $900,000 USD. These scams leverage obfuscated Solidity code deployed on platforms…
Mustang Panda Targets Windows Users with ToneShell Malware Disguised as Google Chrome
The China-aligned threat actor Mustang Panda, also known as Earth Preta, HIVE0154, RedDelta, and Bronze President, has been deploying the ToneShell backdoor against Windows users, primarily targeting government and military entities in the Asia-Pacific and Europe. Active since at least…
UAC-0099 Hackers Weaponize HTA Files to Deploy MATCHBOIL Loader Malware
UAC-0099 is a threat actor organization that has been targeting state officials, defense forces, and defense-industrial firms in a series of sophisticated cyberattacks that Ukraine’s CERT-UA has been investigating. The attacks typically initiate with phishing emails from UKR.NET addresses, featuring…
Sophisticated DevilsTongue Spyware Tracks Windows Users Worldwide
Insikt Group has uncovered new infrastructure tied to the Israeli spyware vendor Candiru, now operating under Saito Tech Ltd., highlighting the persistent deployment of its advanced DevilsTongue malware. Utilizing Recorded Future Network Intelligence, researchers identified eight distinct operational clusters, each…
Threat Actors Use GenAI to Launch Phishing Attacks Mimicking Government Websites
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging generative AI (GenAI) tools to craft highly convincing phishing websites that impersonate legitimate government portals. As highlighted by Zscaler ThreatLabz in their recent reports and blogs, the dual nature of GenAI empowering productivity for legitimate…
CAPTCHAgeddon: Fake CAPTCHA Used in New ClickFix Attack to Deploy Malware Payload
ClickFix, which began as a red-team simulation tool in September 2024, has quickly developed into a widespread malware delivery system that outcompetes its predecessors, such as the ClearFake phony browser update fraud. Initially demonstrated by security researcher John Hammond for…
Fake Antivirus App Delivers LunaSpy Malware to Android Devices
A sophisticated cybercrime campaign has been discovered targeting Android users through fake antivirus applications that actually deliver LunaSpy spyware to victims’ devices. Security researchers have identified this malicious operation as an active threat that exploits users’ security concerns to gain…
WhatsApp Adds Security Feature to Help Users Spot and Avoid Malicious Messages
WhatsApp is rolling out enhanced security measures to combat the surge in scam messages targeting users worldwide, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit messaging platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims. The new features come as federal authorities report a dramatic spike in…
Pandora Jewellery Hit by Cyberattack, Customer Data Compromised
Pandora, the world-renowned Danish jewelry retailer, recently suffered a major cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer information through a third-party vendor platform. The company confirmed the cyberattack was promptly identified and contained, with immediate security reinforcements implemented. Official communications…
Rockwell Arena Simulation Flaws Allow Remote Execution of Malicious Code
Rockwell Automation has disclosed three critical memory corruption vulnerabilities in its Arena Simulation software that could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely. The vulnerabilities, discovered during routine internal testing, affect all versions of Arena Simulation 16.20.09 and earlier, potentially…
Akira Ransomware Uses Windows Drivers to Bypass AV/EDR in SonicWall Attacks
Security researchers have identified a sophisticated new tactic employed by Akira ransomware operators, who are exploiting legitimate Windows drivers to evade antivirus and endpoint detection systems while targeting SonicWall VPN infrastructure. This development represents a significant escalation in the group’s…
Threat Actors Poison Bing Search Results to Distribute Bumblebee Malware via ‘ManageEngine OpManager’ Queries
Threat actors leveraged SEO poisoning techniques to manipulate Bing search results, directing users querying for “ManageEngine OpManager” to a malicious domain, opmanager[.]pro. This site distributed a trojanized MSI installer named ManageEngine-OpManager.msi, which covertly deployed the Bumblebee malware loader while installing…
Chinese Hackers Exploit SharePoint Flaws to Deploy Backdoors, Ransomware, and Loaders
Unit 42 researchers have identified significant overlaps between Microsoft’s reported ToolShell exploit chain targeting SharePoint vulnerabilities and a tracked activity cluster dubbed CL-CRI-1040. This cluster, active since at least March 2025, deploys a custom malware suite named Project AK47, comprising…
Chinese Hackers Breach Exposes 115 Million U.S. Payment Cards
Security researchers have uncovered a highly advanced network of Chinese-speaking cybercriminal syndicates orchestrating smishing attacks that exploit digital wallet tokenization, potentially compromising up to 115 million payment cards in the United States alone. These operations, which evolved dramatically since August…
Trend Micro Apex One Hit by Actively Exploited RCE Vulnerability
Trend Micro has issued an urgent security bulletin warning customers of critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in its Apex One on-premise management console that are being actively exploited by attackers in the wild. The cybersecurity company disclosed two command injection…
Adobe AEM Forms 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
Adobe has released critical security updates for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms on Java Enterprise Edition following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and read sensitive files from affected systems. Critical Security…
10 Best IT Asset Management Tools in 2025
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, effective IT Asset Management (ITAM) is crucial for organizations to maintain control over their hardware, software, and cloud assets. Modern ITAM tools in 2025 are evolving beyond simple inventory management, incorporating AI and machine learning…
Threat Actors Weaponizing RMM Tools to Gain System Control and Exfiltrate Data
Adversaries are using Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools more frequently as dual-purpose weapons for initial access and persistence in the constantly changing world of cyber threats. These legitimate software solutions, typically employed by IT professionals for system administration, are…
Millions of Dell PCs at Risk from Broadcom Vulnerability Enabling Remote Hijack
Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos have discovered five critical vulnerabilities in Dell’s ControlVault3 security hardware that could affect millions of business laptops worldwide. The flaws, collectively dubbed “ReVault,” enable attackers to remotely hijack systems and maintain persistent access even after…
CISA Alerts on Ongoing Exploits Targeting D-Link Device Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated its campaign to protect U.S. networks by adding three newly exploited D-Link device vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. The alert, issued on August 5, 2025, emphasizes a rising…