SentinelLABS, a sophisticated reconnaissance operation targeting SentinelOne, a leading cybersecurity vendor, has been detailed as part of a broader espionage campaign linked to China-nexus threat actors. Tracked under the activity clusters PurpleHaze and ShadowPad, these operations spanned from July 2024…
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Bitter Malware Employs Custom-Built Tools to Evade Detection in Advanced Attacks
In a recent research by Proofpoint and Threatray has unveiled the intricate and evolving malware arsenal of the Bitter group, also known as TA397, believed to be a state-backed actor aligned with the interests of the Indian government. Active since…
Skitnet Malware Actively Adopted by Ransomware Gangs to Enhance Operational Efficiency
Skitnet malware, also referred to as Bossnet, has emerged as a critical tool for ransomware gangs in 2025, showcasing a marked increase in operational efficiency for cybercriminals. First advertised on underground forums like RAMP on April 19, 2024, by a…
U.S. Targets $7.7M in Crypto Tied to North Korean IT Worker Scam
On June 5, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a verified civil forfeiture complaint in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to permanently seize over $7.7 million in cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and…
Meta Bypassed Privacy Protections to Track Android Users
A recent investigation by cybersecurity researchers has revealed that tech giants Meta (formerly Facebook) and Yandex have been exploiting a fundamental design feature of the Android operating system—the ability for apps to listen on localhost ports—to covertly track users’ web…
Google Warns of Surge in Cyberattacks Targeting US Users to Steal Login Credentials
Google has highlighted a significant uptick in cyberattacks and scams targeting US consumers, with a particular focus on stealing login credentials. The FBI reports that online scams generated a staggering $16.6 billion in losses last year, reflecting a 33% increase…
New Blitz Malware Targets Windows Servers to Deploy Monero Miner
A new Windows-based malware named Blitz has been identified in 2024, with an updated version detected in early 2025. This malware, actively developed and distributed through deceptive game cheats, poses a significant threat by deploying a Monero cryptocurrency miner alongside…
APT41 Hackers Leverage Google Calendar for Malware C2 in Attacks on Government Entities
The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor APT41, also known as BARIUM, Wicked Panda, and Brass Typhoon, has been reported to exploit Google Calendar as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism in a recent campaign targeting a Taiwanese government website. This sophisticated group, active…
Hackers Deploy FormBook Malware via Weaponized Excel Files to Target Windows Systems
A critical phishing campaign targeting Windows users has been uncovered by FortiGuard Labs, leveraging malicious Excel attachments to exploit a long-standing vulnerability in older versions of Microsoft Office. This sophisticated attack distributes FormBook, a notorious information-stealing malware designed to harvest…
OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Russian, Iranian & Chinese Cyber
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every facet of society, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. By advancing AI tools that empower people to solve complex problems, we…
Over 1,000 Employees Departed CISA Since Trump Administration Began
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. government’s frontline civilian cybersecurity force, has lost nearly one-third of its workforce—roughly 1,000 employees—since the start of the current Trump administration, according to multiple sources and internal communications. This exodus, driven…
Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal™ – Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment For Enterprises
Tel Aviv, Israel, June 9th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Available to the public and debuting at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit,BrowserTotal is a first of its kind browser security assessment tool conducting more than 120tests to provide posture standing, emerging…
Kettering Health Confirms Interlock Ransomware Breach and Data Theft
On the morning of May 20, 2025, Kettering Health, a major Ohio-based healthcare provider operating 14 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities, was struck by a sophisticated ransomware attack that forced a system-wide technology outage. The incident, attributed to…
Seraphic Security UnveilsBrowserTotal™ – Free AI-PoweredBrowser Security Assessment For Enterprises
Tel Aviv, Israel, June 9th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Available to the public and debuting at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit,BrowserTotal is a first of its kind browser security assessment tool conducting more than 120tests to provide posture standing, emerging…
Multiple QNAP Flaws Allow Remote Attackers to Hijack User Accounts
QNAP has issued a security advisory warning users of Qsync Central about two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data or execute malicious code. The affected software is widely used for synchronizing files across QNAP NAS devices…
New DuplexSpy RAT Gives Attackers Full Control Over Windows Machines
A new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) named DuplexSpy has surfaced, posing a significant threat to Windows-based systems worldwide. Developed in C# by GitHub user ISSAC/iss4cf0ng and released publicly on April 15, 2025, with a stated intent of “educational purposes,” this…
Jenkins Gatling Plugin Flaw Allows CSP Bypass, Exposing Systems to Attack
On June 6, 2025, the Jenkins Project issued a security advisory (SECURITY-3588 / CVE-2025-5806) affecting the Gatling Plugin, a widely used tool for displaying performance test reports within the Jenkins automation server. The vulnerability carries a high severity rating, with…
Beware for Developers: 16 React Native Packages with Millions of Downloads Compromised Overnight
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale attack targeting the npm ecosystem, compromising 16 popular React Native packages with a combined download count exceeding one million per week. The attack, detected on June 6th, 2025, represents a significant escalation in the…
Australian Naval Operations Accidentally Jam New Zealand’s Internet and Radio
Residents and businesses across New Zealand’s North and South Islands experienced an unexpected and widespread interruption to wireless internet and radio services. The cause was traced to HMAS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warship, as it navigated the Cook…
Critical Salesforce Vulnerability Exposes Global Users to SOQL Injection Attacks
In June 2025, a security researcher uncovered a critical SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) injection vulnerability in a default Salesforce Aura controller, affecting potentially thousands of deployments and millions of user records. The discovery highlights the risks of dynamic query…