Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Cursor IDE that allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands through a sophisticated trust bypass mechanism, potentially compromising developer workstations across collaborative coding environments. Check Point Research disclosed the vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-54136…
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Security Risk Advisors Launches SCALR AI for Fast-Track Agentive AI Enablement
Security Risk Advisors (SRA), a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, today announced the launch of SCALR AI, a customizable platform designed to enable non-technical people to build and integrate agentive AI capabilities directly into their operations. SCALR AI is being showcased…
U.S. Treasury Warns Crypto ATMs Are Aiding Criminal Activity
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued Notice FIN-2025-NTC1, dated August 4, 2025, warning financial institutions about the growing risks associated with convertible virtual currency (CVC) kiosks, also known as cryptocurrency automated teller machines…
Kimsuky APT Uses LNK Files to Deploy Reflective Malware and Evade Windows Defender
The North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky, also known as APT43, Thallium, and Velvet Chollima, has been accused of launching a recent cyber-espionage campaign in which the attackers used malicious Windows shortcut (LNK) files as the first point of entry to…
Over 10,000 Malicious TikTok Shop Domains Target Users with Malware and Credential Theft
Cybersecurity firm CTM360 has uncovered an ongoing malicious operation dubbed “ClickTok,” specifically targeting TikTok Shop users worldwide through a dual-pronged strategy of phishing and malware deployment. This campaign leverages deceptive replicas of TikTok’s official in-app e-commerce platform, impersonating affiliates and…
Microsoft Launches Zero-Day Quest Hacking Contest with Rewards Up to $5 Million
Microsoft has unveiled the return of its groundbreaking Zero Day Quest initiative, escalating the stakes in cybersecurity research with a staggering total bounty pool of up to $5 million. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which offered…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting AI Infrastructure as Critical Vulnerabilities Emerge
Security researchers discovered 28 distinct zero-day vulnerabilities, seven of which were expressly directed at artificial intelligence infrastructure, in a startling discovery made during the 2025 Pwn2Own Berlin event, which was organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative. This inaugural AI…
Cisco Discloses Data Breach Exposed User Profiles from Cisco.com
Cisco Systems has disclosed a data breach that compromised basic profile information of users registered on Cisco.com following a successful voice phishing attack targeting one of the company’s representatives. The incident resulted in unauthorized access to a third-party cloud-based Customer…
APT36 Targets Indian Government: Credential Theft Campaign Uncovered
A sophisticated phishing campaign attributed with medium confidence to the Pakistan-linked APT36 group, also known as Transparent Tribe or Mythic Leopard, has been uncovered targeting Indian defense organizations and government entities. This operation employs typo-squatted domains that mimic official Indian…
SonicWall Alerts on Surge of Attacks Against Gen 7 Firewalls Over Past 72 Hours
SonicWall has issued an urgent security advisory following a significant escalation in cyberattacks targeting Generation 7 firewalls with enabled SSLVPN functionality over the past three days. The cybersecurity company is actively investigating whether these incidents stem from a previously disclosed…
Hackers Target SharePoint Flaw to Access IIS Machine Keys
Zero-day exploits against Microsoft SharePoint are enabling attackers to extract IIS machine keys, establishing persistent backdoors that survive patches and reboots. In mid-July 2025, threat actors began abusing two critical SharePoint vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-53770 (deserialization, CVSS 9.8) and CVE-2025-53771 (authentication bypass, CVSS 6.3)—in an attack…
Cloudflare Accuses Perplexity AI of Bypassing Firewalls with User-Agent Spoofing
Cloudflare has publicly accused Perplexity AI of employing deceptive crawling practices that violate established web crawling protocols and deliberately circumvent website protection mechanisms. The cybersecurity company has documented evidence of Perplexity using undisclosed user agents and rotating IP addresses to…
North Korean Hackers Exploit NPM Packages to Steal Cryptocurrency and Sensitive Data
Veracode Threat Research has uncovered a sophisticated North Korean cryptocurrency theft operation that continues to evolve, building on campaigns previously reported in February and June 2024. This latest iteration involves twelve malicious NPM packages, including cloud-binary, json-cookie-csv, cloudmedia, and nodemailer-enhancer,…
Threat Actors Exploit Open-Source Vulnerabilities to Spread Malicious Code
FortiGuard Labs has reported a sustained trend in the exploitation of open-source software (OSS) repositories for malware dissemination within supply chain ecosystems. As development workflows increasingly depend on third-party packages, adversaries are capitalizing on vulnerabilities in platforms like NPM and…
Raspberry Robin Malware Targets Windows Systems via New CLFS Driver Exploit
The Raspberry Robin malware, also known as Roshtyak, has undergone substantial updates that enhance its evasion and persistence on Windows systems. Active since 2021 and primarily disseminated through infected USB devices, this sophisticated downloader has integrated advanced obfuscation techniques to…
Critical Flaw in ADOdb SQLite3 Driver Allows Arbitrary SQL Execution
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular ADOdb PHP database abstraction library that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements, posing significant risks to applications using SQLite3 databases. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-54119, affects all versions…
MediaTek Chip Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Gain Elevated Access
MediaTek has disclosed three critical security vulnerabilities affecting dozens of its chipsets, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated system privileges on affected devices. The vulnerabilities, detailed in the company’s August 2025 Product Security Bulletin, impact a wide range of MediaTek…
Chollima APT Group Targets Job Seekers and Organizations with JavaScript-Based Malware
The North Korean-linked Chollima advanced persistent threat (APT) group, also known as Famous Chollima, has been orchestrating a persistent cyber espionage campaign since at least December 2022, primarily targeting job seekers in the software development and IT sectors to infiltrate…
New Android Malware Poses as SBI Card and Axis Bank Apps to Steal Financial Data
McAfee’s Mobile Research Team has identified a sophisticated Android malware campaign primarily aimed at Hindi-speaking users in India, masquerading as legitimate financial applications from institutions like SBI Card, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank. This operation distributes malicious APKs through dynamically…
Streamlit Vulnerability Exposes Users to Cloud Account Takeover Attacks
A critical security flaw in Streamlit, the popular open-source framework for building data applications, has been discovered that could allow cybercriminals to execute cloud account takeover attacks and manipulate financial data systems. The vulnerability, found in Streamlit’s file upload feature,…
WAF Protections Bypassed via JS Injection and Parameter Pollution for XSS Attacks
A groundbreaking security research has revealed that parameter pollution techniques combined with JavaScript injection can bypass 70% of modern Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of current web security defenses. Security researchers conducting autonomous penetration testing discovered…
LegalPwn Attack Tricks AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Gemini into Running Malicious Code
Security researchers have discovered a new type of cyberattack that exploits how AI tools process legal text, successfully tricking popular language models into executing dangerous code. Cybersecurity firm Pangea has unveiled a sophisticated attack method called “LegalPwn” that embeds malicious…
Claude AI Flaws Let Attackers Execute Unauthorized Commands Using the Model Itself
Security researchers have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code that allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and execute unauthorized commands, with the AI assistant itself helping to facilitate these attacks. The vulnerabilities, designated CVE-2025-54794 and CVE-2025-54795, demonstrate how sophisticated…
PXA Stealer Distributed via Telegram Harvests 200K Passwords and Credit Card Data
SentinelLABS and Beazley Security have uncovered a sophisticated infostealer campaign deploying the Python-based PXA Stealer, which has rapidly evolved since late 2024 to incorporate advanced anti-analysis techniques, decoy content, and hardened command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. This operation, linked to Vietnamese-speaking cybercriminal…
Threat Actors Exploit AI to Scale Attacks and Target Autonomous Agents
Adversaries are using artificial intelligence (AI) to increase their operational efficiency in a fast-changing threat landscape. They are scaling attacks and focusing on autonomous AI agents that support contemporary enterprise ecosystems. According to frontline intelligence from CrowdStrike’s 2025 Threat Hunting…
Ransomware Hits Phone Repair & Insurance Firm, Causing Millions in Damage
Wilhelm Einhaus, a businessman from Bockum-Hövel, Germany, pioneered cell phone insurance services, establishing a robust network that integrated innovative offerings like a 24-hour repair and replacement program. His enterprise expanded rapidly, partnering with major telecommunications providers such as Deutsche Telekom…
Modular Malware Suite Sold by Threat Actors Through Public Storefront Domains
A threat actor operating under the moniker Cyber Products has established a public-facing storefront at cyberproducts[.]io to distribute their modular malware suite, dubbed Cyber Stealer. This development marks a shift toward overt commercialization of malicious tools, with additional promotion occurring…
CNCERT Accuses U.S. Intelligence of Cyberattacks on Chinese Military-Industrial Targets
China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center (CNCERT) has publicly accused U.S. intelligence agencies of orchestrating sophisticated cyberattacks against key military-industrial entities, building on the 2022 NSA breach at Northwestern Polytechnical University. The revelations detail two emblematic incidents…
Mozilla Issues Warning on Phishing Campaign Targeting Add-on Developer Accounts
Mozilla has issued an urgent security warning to Firefox add-on developers following the detection of a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting accounts on the Add-ons Mozilla Organization (AMO) platform. The alert, published by Scott DeVaney from Mozilla’s Add-ons Community team on…
Researchers Use 0-Day to Exploit Google kernelCTF and Debian 12
Security researchers have uncovered and weaponized a critical Use-After-Free vulnerability (CVE-2025-38001) in the Linux network packet scheduler’s HFSC queuing discipline, successfully compromising Google kernelCTF instances—LTS, COS, and mitigation—and fully updated Debian 12. By ingeniously combining HFSC’s real-time scheduling mode, NETEM’s…
Hackers Leverage AI to Craft Malicious NPM Package That Drains Crypto Wallets
Security researchers at Safety have uncovered an AI-generated malicious NPM package dubbed @kodane/patch-manager, engineered as an advanced cryptocurrency wallet drainer. This package, posing as a benign “NPM Registry Cache Manager” for license validation and registry optimization, embeds sophisticated mechanisms to…
Biggest-Ever Bitcoin Hack Uncovered: $3.5B Stolen in Silent Breach
A massive cryptocurrency theft that remained hidden for over four years has been uncovered, revealing what may be the largest Bitcoin hack in history. LuBian, once one of the world’s most prominent Bitcoin mining pools, lost approximately $3.5 billion in…
Microsoft PlayReady DRM Used by Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ Allegedly Leaked Online
Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems are essential for safeguarding premium streaming content against unauthorized access and piracy, with Microsoft’s PlayReady emerging as a cornerstone technology adopted by major platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. PlayReady employs sophisticated…
ShadowSyndicate Infrastructure Used by Multiple Ransomware Groups Including Cl0p, LockBit and RansomHub
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered significant overlaps between the attack infrastructure of ShadowSyndicate, also known as Infra Storm by Group-IB, and several prominent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations. Active since July 2022, ShadowSyndicate has been linked to high-profile RaaS brands such as AlphaV/BlackCat,…
North Korea Hiding Malware Within JPEG Files to Attack Windows Systems Bypassing Detections
Security researchers at Genians Security Center have uncovered a sophisticated new variant of the RoKRAT malware, attributed to the North Korean-linked APT37 threat group, which employs steganography to conceal malicious payloads within seemingly innocuous JPEG image files. This technique allows…
Interlock Ransomware Uses ClickFix Exploit to Execute Malicious Commands on Windows
The Interlock ransomware group was connected to several sophisticated cyber incidents that targeted firms in North America and Europe, according to a recent report published in July 2025 by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU). The group, active since September 2024,…
Vulnerabilities in Government-Linked Partner Software Allow Remote Code Attacks
Multiple serious security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Partner Software and Partner Web applications widely used by government agencies and contractors, potentially exposing sensitive systems to remote code execution attacks and data breaches. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-6076, CVE-2025-6077, and…
Critical Squid Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution by Attackers
A severe security vulnerability in the widely-used Squid HTTP proxy has been disclosed, potentially exposing millions of systems to remote code execution attacks. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-54574 and SQUID-2025:1, represents a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the software’s URN…
NestJS Vulnerability Allows Code Execution on Developer Machines
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in the popular NestJS framework that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on developer machines. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54782, affects the @nestjs/devtools-integration package and has been assigned the highest…
AI-Powered Cursor IDE Exposes Users to Silent Remote Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers at Aim Labs have discovered a critical vulnerability in the popular AI-powered Cursor IDE that enables attackers to achieve silent remote code execution on developer machines. The vulnerability, dubbed “CurXecute,” has been assigned a high severity rating and…
Critical HashiCorp Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Run Code on Host Machine
HashiCorp has disclosed a critical security vulnerability affecting its Vault products that could allow privileged operators to execute arbitrary code on the underlying host machine. The flaw, designated CVE-2025-6000 and tracked as HCSEC-2025-14, impacts both Community and Enterprise editions of…
Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach
A Pi-hole donor has reported receiving spam email to an address created exclusively for their donation to the popular network-level ad blocker, raising concerns about a potential data breach affecting the project’s donor database. The incident, reported on Reddit’s Pi-hole…
10 Best HIPAA Compliance Software & Solutions Providers in 2025
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of 2025, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more critical than ever. The increasing reliance on digital health records, telehealth, and other technological advancements has created a complex…
10 Best Dark Web Monitoring Tools in 2025
Choosing the right dark web monitoring tool is a critical decision for both individuals and organizations seeking to protect their digital assets and identity. With the dark web serving as a hub for illegal data trading, from leaked credentials to…
Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed Online
A significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31, 2025, internal conflicts between the ransomware group and one of its affiliates led to the…
New Undetectable Plague Malware Targeting Linux Servers for Persistent SSH Access
Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated Linux backdoor dubbed “Plague” that has remained undetected by all major antivirus engines despite multiple samples being uploaded to VirusTotal over the past year. The malicious software operates as a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM),…
Akira Ransomware Exploits 0-Day Vulnerability in SonicWall Firewall Devices
Cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf has identified a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall firewall devices in late July 2025, with evidence pointing to the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability. The company’s investigation revealed multiple coordinated attacks using…
SafePay Ransomware Strikes 260+ Victims Across Multiple Countries
The SafePay ransomware organization has quickly become a powerful operator since its initial detection in September 2024, marking a startling increase in the cyber threat scenario. Unlike predominant ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models that rely on affiliates for dissemination and profit-sharing, SafePay…
Qilin Ransomware Sees Surge After Collapse of Dominant RansomHub RaaS
The ransomware landscape underwent significant disruption, marked by the abrupt cessation of operations from several prominent Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, including RansomHub, Babuk-Bjorka, FunkSec, BianLian, 8Base, Cactus, Hunters International, and LockBit. This wave of disappearances has fragmented the ecosystem, diminishing the…
LockBit Operators Use Stealthy DLL Sideloading to Mask Malicious App as Legitimate One
Operators of LockBit ransomware have improved their tactics, methods, and procedures (TTPs) to avoid detection and increase damage in the always changing world of cyberthreats. By exploiting DLL sideloading and masquerading, these attackers disguise malicious activities within legitimate system processes,…
Storm-2603 Deploys Custom Malware Using BYOVD to Bypass Endpoint Protections
Check Point Research (CPR) has delved into the operations of Storm-2603, a recently identified threat actor linked to Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, amid widespread exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Server vulnerabilities known as “ToolShell.” This campaign exploits four critical…
Lazarus Hackers Weaponize 234 npm and PyPI Packages to Infect Developers
Sonatype’s automated detection systems have uncovered an expansive and ongoing infiltration of the global open-source ecosystem by the notorious Lazarus Group, a threat actor believed to be backed by North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau. Between January and July 2025, Sonatype…
Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send Feature for Internal Phishing Attacks
Threat actors are leveraging Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns that mimic internal organizational emails, eroding trust and heightening the success rate of social engineering exploits. This feature, designed for unauthenticated relaying of messages from devices…
Chinese Threat Actors Hack 11,000 Android Devices to Deploy PlayPraetor Malware
Chinese-speaking threat actors have used the PlayPraetor Remote Access Trojan (RAT) to infiltrate more than 11,000 Android devices globally in a sophisticated Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) operation. This allows for on-device fraud (ODF) by controlling the device in real time. First investigated…
Blizzard Group’s ApolloShadow Malware Installs Root Certificates to Trust Malicious Sites
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has exposed a sophisticated cyberespionage operation orchestrated by the Russian state-sponsored actor tracked as Secret Blizzard, which has been actively compromising foreign embassies in Moscow through an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) technique to deploy the custom ApolloShadow malware. This…
Illumina Fined $9.8M for Cybersecurity Flaws in Genomic Tools Sold to U.S. Agencies
Illumina Inc., a leading genomic sequencing company, has agreed to pay $9.8 million to settle federal allegations that it knowingly sold cybersecurity-vulnerable genomic sequencing systems to government agencies while misrepresenting their security standards. The settlement resolves claims spanning over seven…
Microsoft Teams Adds Silent 60-Second Test Call Feature for IT Admins
Microsoft has announced a significant new feature for IT administrators that will enhance network monitoring capabilities within Microsoft Teams. Starting September 2025, administrators will gain access to silent, 60-second test call functionality designed to proactively monitor network performance and identify…
Threat Actors Impersonate Microsoft OAuth Apps to Steal Login Credentials
Threat actors are leveraging sophisticated phishing campaigns by creating fake Microsoft OAuth applications to impersonate legitimate enterprises, enabling credential theft while bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA). Proofpoint researchers have tracked this activity since early 2025, identifying over 50 impersonated applications, including…
Search Engines Are Indexing ChatGPT Chats — Here’s What Our OSINT Found
A significant privacy breach has emerged in the artificial intelligence landscape, as ChatGPT shared conversations are being indexed by major search engines, effectively transforming private exchanges into publicly discoverable content accessible to millions of users worldwide. This discovery has exposed…
Threat Actors Exploit Proofpoint and Intermedia Link Wrapping to Conceal Phishing Payloads
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting link wrapping features from vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia to mask malicious payloads, leveraging the inherent trust users place in these security tools. Link wrapping, intended as a protective measure, reroutes URLs through vendor scanning services…
APT36 Hackers Target Indian Railways, Oil, and Government Systems Using Malicious PDF Files
The Pakistan-linked threat group APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, has broadened its cyber operations beyond traditional military targets to encompass Indian railways, oil and gas infrastructure, and the Ministry of External Affairs. Security researchers have uncovered two sophisticated desktop-based…
LLMs Boost Offensive R&D by Identifying and Exploiting Trapped COM Objects
Outflank is pioneering the integration of large language models (LLMs) to expedite research and development workflows while maintaining rigorous quality standards. This approach allows teams to focus on refining and testing techniques for their Outflank Security Tooling (OST) suite, which…
Microsoft to Block External Workbook Links to Unsafe File Types by Default
Microsoft announced a significant security enhancement for Excel users, revealing plans to block external workbook links to unsafe file types by default starting in October 2025. This major change aims to strengthen workbook security by preventing potential security vulnerabilities that…
WhatsApp 0-Click RCE Exploit Worth $1 Million at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have a massive incentive to target WhatsApp this fall, as the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced a record-breaking $1 million bounty for a zero-click remote code execution exploit against the popular messaging platform at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025. The…
Hackers Abuse EDR Free Trials to Bypass Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a concerning new attack vector where threat actors are exploiting free trials of endpoint detection and response (EDR) software to disable existing security protections on targeted systems. This technique, dubbed “BYOEDR” (Bring Your Own EDR), represents…
Microsoft Upgrades .NET Bounty Program, Offers Rewards Up to $40,000
Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its .NET Bounty Program, introducing expanded coverage, streamlined award structures, and substantially increased financial incentives for security researchers. The updated program now offers maximum rewards of USD 40,000 for critical vulnerabilities affecting .NET and…
Over 17,000 SharePoint Servers Found Exposed Online — 840 Vulnerable to Active 0-Day Attacks
A significant cybersecurity crisis has emerged with the discovery of over 17,000 Microsoft SharePoint servers exposed to internet-based attacks, including 840 systems vulnerable to a critical zero-day vulnerability that Chinese threat actors are actively exploiting. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-53770 and…
CISA Releases Thorium: Open-Source Malware and Forensics Tool Now Public
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made a significant contribution to the cybersecurity community by publicly releasing Thorium, a powerful open-source platform designed to revolutionize malware analysis and digital forensics operations. This announcement marks a major milestone in…
Threat Actors Use Malicious RMM Tools for Stealthy Initial Access to Organizations
A small increase in targeted cyberattacks that make use of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities that are embedded in PDF documents has been seen by WithSecure. These campaigns primarily focus on organizations in France and Luxembourg, employing socially engineered…
Unit 42 Launches Attribution Framework to Classify Threat Actors by Behavior and Activity
Unit 42, the threat research division of Palo Alto Networks, has unveiled its Attribution Framework, designed to transform the traditionally subjective process of threat actor attribution into a structured, evidence-based science. Drawing on the foundational Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis,…
Anubis Ransomware Targets Android and Windows Users to Encrypt Files and Steal Credentials
Ransomware activity has skyrocketed in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, with Bitsight’s State of the Underground 2025 study indicating a 53% increase in ransomware group-operated leak sites and a roughly 25% increase in unique victims reported on leak sites throughout…
Ransomware Gangs Leverage TrickBot Malware to Steal US $724 Million in Cryptocurrency
Ransomware affiliates associated with groups like Ryuk, Conti, and Diavol have increasingly relied on the modular TrickBot malware to facilitate sophisticated extortion campaigns, resulting in over US$724 million in cryptocurrency theft. Originally emerging in 2016 as a banking Trojan, TrickBot…
Silver Fox Hackers Exploit Weaponized Google Translate Tools to Deliver Windows Malware
The Knownsec 404 Advanced Threat Intelligence Team has lately discovered increased activity from the Silver Fox cybercrime gang, which has been using fake versions of popular programs as weapons to spread malware in a complex cyber threat landscape. Tracing back…
Singapore’s Strategic Approach to State-Linked APT Cyber Threats
Singapore’s recent disclosure of an ongoing cyberattack by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group UNC3886 on critical infrastructure highlights a deliberate strategy favoring technical attribution over overt political linkages. Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam announced during the Cyber…
New DoubleTrouble Banking Malware Targets Users Through Phishing Sites to Steal Credentials
Researchers at zLabs have been closely monitoring the DoubleTrouble banking trojan, a rapidly evolving malware strain that has shifted its tactics to exploit unsuspecting users across Europe. Initially disseminated via phishing websites mimicking reputable banks, the trojan has now adapted…
Lenovo IdeaCentre and Yoga BIOS Flaws Allow Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
Security researchers have discovered critical BIOS vulnerabilities affecting Lenovo’s IdeaCentre and Yoga All-in-One desktop computers that could allow privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise system security at the firmware level. Critical Security Flaws Discovered in Popular Desktop…
Bangalore Techie Arrested for Alleged Role in $44 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
A Bangalore-based technology professional has been arrested in connection with a massive cryptocurrency theft worth approximately ₹379 crore ($44 million) from the popular Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest represents one of the most significant…
LAMEHUG: First AI-Powered Malware Targets Organizations via Compromised Official Email Accounts
The Russian state-sponsored threat actor APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Forest Blizzard, has deployed LameHug, the first publicly documented malware leveraging large language models (LLMs) for automated command generation and execution. According to a recent CERT-UA report, this…
Hacker Arrested for Data Theft Targeting Spanish Bank Customers
Spanish authorities have successfully apprehended a sophisticated cybercriminal who allegedly stole sensitive data from major financial institutions, educational organizations, and private companies across the country. The arrest represents a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime targeting Spanish citizens…
Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers File Over 10 Patents for Advanced Intrusive Hacking Tools
A SentinelLABS investigation has revealed that businesses linked to the Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group Hafnium, also known as Silk Typhoon, have submitted more than ten patents for highly intrusive forensics and data exfiltration methods. These patents, registered by…
NOVABLIGHT Masquerades as Educational Tool to Steal Login Credentials and Compromise Crypto Wallets
A newly analyzed Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) infostealer, NOVABLIGHT, has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, targeting unsuspecting users with advanced data theft capabilities. Developed and sold by the Sordeal Group, a threat actor demonstrating French-language proficiency, NOVABLIGHT is marketed as an…
Researchers Exploit 0-Day Flaws in Retired Netgear Router and BitDefender Box
Cybersecurity researchers successfully exploited critical zero-day vulnerabilities in two discontinued network security devices during DistrictCon’s inaugural Junkyard competition in February, earning runner-up recognition for Most Innovative Exploitation Technique. The findings highlight the persistent security risks posed by end-of-life hardware that…
UNC2891 Hackers Breach ATMs Using Raspberry Pi Devices for Network Access
A Raspberry Pi device that was directly attached to an internal network switch was used by the financially motivated threat actor group UNC2891 to breach ATM networks in a sophisticated cyber campaign that targeted banking infrastructure. This embedded hardware, equipped…
Critical SUSE Manager Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution as Root
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in SUSE Manager that enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges without any authentication. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-46811, represents a severe threat to organizations using affected SUSE Manager deployments and…
North Korean APT Hackers Compromise CI/CD Pipelines to Steal Sensitive Data
Sonatype’s automated malware detection systems have exposed a large-scale and ongoing cyber infiltration campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-backed Lazarus Group, also known as Hidden Cobra. Between January and July 2025, Sonatype identified and blocked 234 unique malware packages attributed…
CrushFTP Hit by Critical 0-Day RCE Vulnerability – Full Technical Details and PoC Published
Security researchers have disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in CrushFTP, a popular file transfer server solution, that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems without authentication. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54309, has been assigned a maximum CVSS score of…
Palo Alto Networks Announces $25 Billion Acquisition of CyberArk
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced a landmark $25 billion acquisition of identity security leader CyberArk on July 30, 2025, marking the company’s formal entry into the rapidly growing Identity Security market. The strategic combination represents a significant premium and…
Hackers Allegedly Breach Nokia’s Internal Network
A cybercriminal group has allegedly infiltrated Nokia’s internal network through a vulnerable third-party contractor, potentially exposing sensitive information belonging to more than 94,500 employees in what security experts are calling one of the most extensive corporate data breaches affecting the…
Hackers Deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon Using GitHub and Social Media
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign disrupted the Russian IT industry and entities in several other countries, leveraging advanced evasion techniques to deploy the notorious Cobalt Strike Beacon. Attackers ingeniously concealed payload information within user profiles on platforms like GitHub, Microsoft Learn…
Qilin Ransomware Uses TPwSav.sys Driver to Bypass EDR Security Measures
Cybercriminals affiliated with the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation have demonstrated advanced evasion techniques by exploiting a previously undocumented vulnerable driver, TPwSav.sys, to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems through a bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attack. First observed in July 2022, Qilin…
Threat Actors Use LNK Files to Deploy RedLoader Malware on Windows Systems
Sophos analysts have identified a novel infection chain employed by the financially motivated cybercriminal group GOLD BLADE, also known as RedCurl, Red Wolf, and Earth Kapre, to deploy their custom RedLoader malware on Windows systems. This group, active since 2018…
New Spear Phishing Attack Distributes VIP Keylogger Through Email Attachment
Threat actors have revived the sophisticated VIP keylogger malware, previously detailed in an earlier white paper for its use of spear-phishing and steganography to infiltrate systems and steal data from web browsers and user credentials. This iteration introduces an AutoIt-based…
Researchers Reveal North Korean Threat Actors’ Tactics for Uncovering Illicit Access
Cybersecurity researchers from Flashpoint have exposed the intricate tactics employed by North Korean threat actors to infiltrate global organizations through remote work vulnerabilities. These operatives, affiliated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), masquerade as legitimate freelance developers, IT…
LLM Honeypots Can Deceive Threat Actors into Exposing Binaries and Known Exploits
Large language model (LLM)-powered honeypots are becoming increasingly complex instruments for luring and examining threat actors in the rapidly changing field of cybersecurity. A recent deployment using Beelzebub, a low-code honeypot framework, demonstrated how such systems can simulate vulnerable SSH…
Apple Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities, Including Safari Vulnerability Abused in Chrome 0-Day Attacks
Apple has released a comprehensive set of security updates across its entire product ecosystem on July 29, 2025, addressing multiple vulnerabilities including a critical Safari flaw that was reportedly exploited in Chrome zero-day attacks. The updates span iOS, iPadOS, macOS,…
Microsoft SharePoint Server 0-Day Exploit Targets African Treasury, Companies, and University
A sophisticated zero-day exploit campaign targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server has compromised approximately 400 organizations worldwide, with potential for a far higher victim count due to underreporting and delayed detections. The attacks, first identified last week by Dutch…
APT Hackers Target Maritime and Shipping Industry for Ransomware Attacks
The maritime sector, which facilitates approximately 90% of international trade, is facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated cyberattacks from advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, ransomware operators, and hacktivists, driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts. According to a recent Cyble intelligence report,…
Dropbox Passwords Service Ending: Export Your Vault Before Oct 28, 2025
Dropbox has announced the discontinuation of its Passwords service, giving users until October 28, 2025, to export their stored credentials before the feature is permanently shut down. The cloud storage company is phasing out the password management tool as part…
Lazarus Group Enhances Malware with New OtterCookie Payload Delivery Technique
The Contagious Interview campaign conducted by the Lazarus Group continues to expand its capabilities. We have observed an exponential evolution in the delivery mechanisms for the campaign’s main payloads: BeaverTail, InvisibleFerret, and OtterCookie. In this article, we will discuss the…
BeyondTrust Privilege Management Flaw Lets Hackers Escalate System Access
BeyondTrust has disclosed a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in its Privilege Management for Windows solution that could allow local authenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access to compromised systems. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-2297, affects versions before 25.4.270.0 and carries a…