A major security flaw has been discovered in Argo CD, a popular open-source tool used for Kubernetes GitOps deployments. The vulnerability allows project-level API tokens to expose sensitive repository credentials, such as usernames and passwords, to attackers. The issue has…
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Wealthsimple Data Breach – User Information Leaked Online
Canadian financial technology company Wealthsimple disclosed a data security incident on September 5, 2025, revealing that personal information belonging to less than one percent of its clients was accessed without authorization. The breach, which was detected on August 30, has…
10 Best Web Application Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
Securing web applications is a top priority for businesses in 2025 as they’re a primary attack vector for cybercriminals. Web application penetration testing goes beyond automated scanning to use human expertise and a hacker’s mindset to find complex vulnerabilities that…
Microsoft Tapped China Engineers for SharePoint Support
A new investigation has revealed that Microsoft relied on China-based engineers to provide technical support and bug fixes for SharePoint, the same collaboration software that was recently exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in a massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of organizations,…
Over 143,000 Malware Files Target Android and iOS Users in Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, users of Android and iOS devices faced relentless cyberthreats, with Kaspersky Security Network reporting nearly 143,000 malicious installation packages detected across its mobile security products. Although the overall number of mobile attacks—including malware, adware,…
SafePay Ransomware Hits 73 Organizations in Just One Month
SafePay, an emerging ransomware group, has rapidly ascended from obscurity to notoriety in 2025. In June alone, the group claimed responsibility for attacks on 73 organizations, topping Bitdefender’s Threat Debrief rankings for the month. July saw another surge, with 42…
TAG-150 Hackers Escalate Attacks with Proprietary Malware Families
A sophisticated threat actor, TAG-150, active since at least March 2025. Characterized by rapid malware development, technical sophistication, and a sprawling multi-tiered infrastructure, TAG-150 has deployed several self-developed families—CastleLoader, CastleBot, and most recently CastleRAT—targeting organizations via phishing campaigns and fraudulent…
Threat Actors Exploit ScreenConnect Installers for Initial Access
A marked escalation in the abuse of ConnectWise ScreenConnect installers since March 2025, with U.S.-based businesses bearing the brunt of these incursions. Adversaries are now deploying lightweight ClickOnce runner installers—devoid of embedded configurations—to evade static detection, fetching malicious components at…
CISA Issues Alert on Android 0-Day Use-After-Free Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority alert for a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in the Android Runtime component. This “use-after-free” flaw could allow attackers to escape the Chrome sandbox and elevate privileges on an affected…
New Exploit Bypasses Code Integrity to Backdoor Signal, 1Password, Slack, and More
A new security exploit has been discovered that lets attackers slip malicious code into widely used desktop applications including Signal, 1Password, Slack, and Google Chrome by evading built-in code integrity checks. The vulnerability, tracked as Electron CVE-2025-55305, affects nearly every…
CISA Warns: TP-Link Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding critical vulnerabilities in popular TP-Link router models that are currently being actively exploited by cybercriminals. These security flaws affect widely-used home and small business networking devices, putting…
Critical SAP S/4HANA Vulnerability Actively Exploited, Allowing Full System Takeover
A critical security flaw in SAP S/4HANA, tracked as CVE-2025-42957, is being actively exploited by attackers, according to research from SecurityBridge. The vulnerability, which carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10, allows a low-privileged user to execute code…
10 Best Attack Surface Management (ASM) Companies in 2025
Attack Surface Management (ASM) is a proactive cybersecurity discipline that helps organizations identify, analyze, and remediate all of their internet-facing assets and potential vulnerabilities. It goes beyond traditional vulnerability scanning to find and continuously monitor unknown or unmanaged assets, such…
New Malware Exploits Windows Character Map to Evade Defender and Mine Crypto
A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign that hijacks Windows’ native Character Map utility (“charmap.exe”) to evade Windows Defender and covertly mine cryptocurrency on compromised machines. First detected in late August 2025, this attack exploits legitimate system binaries to load a custom cryptomining…
North Korean Hackers Expose Their Playbook for Swapping Infrastructure
A sophisticated North Korean cyber operation has been exposed, revealing how state-sponsored hackers systematically monitor cybersecurity intelligence platforms to detect when their malicious infrastructure is discovered and rapidly deploy replacement assets to maintain operations. The analysis, conducted by SentinelLABS in…
Hackers Exploit Google Calendar API with Serverless MeetC2 Framework
A novel serverless command-and-control (C2) technique that abuses Google Calendar APIs to obscure malicious traffic inside trusted cloud services. Dubbed MeetC2, this lightweight, cross-platform proof-of-concept demonstrates how adversaries can seamlessly blend C2 communications into everyday SaaS usage, presenting fresh detection,…
Hackers Exploit Raw Disk Reads to Evade EDR and Steal Sensitive Files
Attackers can bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and file locks by reading raw disk sectors directly, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to audit and secure the drivers installed on their Windows systems. In modern Windows environments, drivers…
Windows Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows systems that allows attackers to escalate their privileges and potentially gain complete control over affected machines. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-53149, affects the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver and was patched…
NightshadeC2 Botnet Exploits ‘UAC Prompt Bombing’ to Evade Windows Defender
A sophisticated new botnet called NightshadeC2 that employs an innovative “UAC Prompt Bombing” technique to evade Windows Defender and compromise endpoint security systems. In August 2025, eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) identified this emerging threat, which represents a significant evolution…
Chess.com Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Exploit External System
Chess.com, the world’s leading online chess platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised personal information of thousands of users after hackers successfully exploited an external system connected to their network. The Orem, Utah-based company disclosed that the security…