The threat actor tracked as Mustang Panda has refined its malware arsenal to include new tools in order to facilitate data exfiltration and the deployment of next-stage payloads, according to new findings from Trend Micro. The cybersecurity firm, which is…
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New RAMBO Attack Uses RAM Radio Signals to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Networks
A novel side-channel attack has been found to leverage radio signals emanated by a device’s random access memory (RAM) as a data exfiltration mechanism, posing a threat to air-gapped networks. The technique has been codenamed RAMBO by Dr. Mordechai Guri,…
Chinese Hackers Exploit Visual Studio Code in Southeast Asian Cyberattacks
The China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Mustang Panda has been observed weaponizing Visual Studio Code software as part of espionage operations targeting government entities in Southeast Asia. “This threat actor used Visual Studio Code’s embedded reverse shell…
Blind Eagle Targets Colombian Insurance Sector with Customized Quasar RAT
The Colombian insurance sector is the target of a threat actor tracked as Blind Eagle with the end goal of delivering a customized version of a known commodity remote access trojan (RAT) known as Quasar RAT since June 2024. “Attacks…
One More Tool Will Do It? Reflecting on the CrowdStrike Fallout
The proliferation of cybersecurity tools has created an illusion of security. Organizations often believe that by deploying a firewall, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems, identity threat detection and response, and other tools, they are adequately protected. However, this approach not…
Webinar: How to Protect Your Company from GenAI Data Leakage Without Losing It’s Productivity Benefits
GenAI has become a table stakes tool for employees, due to the productivity gains and innovative capabilities it offers. Developers use it to write code, finance teams use it to analyze reports, and sales teams create customer emails and assets.…
Progress Software Issues Patch for Vulnerability in LoadMaster and MT Hypervisor
Progress Software has released security updates for a maximum-severity flaw in LoadMaster and Multi-Tenant (MT) hypervisor that could result in the execution of arbitrary operating system commands. Tracked as CVE-2024-7591 (CVSS score: 10.0), the vulnerability has been described as an…
Wing Security SaaS Pulse: Continuous Security & Actionable Insights — For Free
Designed to be more than a one-time assessment— Wing Security’s SaaS Pulse provides organizations with actionable insights and continuous oversight into their SaaS security posture—and it’s free! Introducing SaaS Pulse: Free Continuous SaaS Risk Management Just like waiting for a…
New Android SpyAgent Malware Uses OCR to Steal Crypto Wallet Recovery Keys
Android device users in South Korea have emerged as a target of a new mobile malware campaign that delivers a new type of threat dubbed SpyAgent. The malware “targets mnemonic keys by scanning for images on your device that might…
TIDRONE Espionage Group Targets Taiwan Drone Makers in Cyber Campaign
A previously undocumented threat actor with likely ties to Chinese-speaking groups has predominantly singled out drone manufacturers in Taiwan as part of a cyber attack campaign that commenced in 2024. Trend Micro is tracking the adversary under the moniker TIDRONE,…
U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Russian Cadet Blizzard Hackers Behind Major Attacks
The U.S. government and a coalition of international partners have officially attributed a Russian hacking group tracked as Cadet Blizzard to the General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 161st Specialist Training Center (Unit 29155). “These cyber actors are responsible for…
North Korean Threat Actors Deploy COVERTCATCH Malware via LinkedIn Job Scams
Threat actors affiliated with North Korea have been observed leveraging LinkedIn as a way to target developers as part of a fake job recruiting operation. These attacks employ coding tests as a common initial infection vector, Google-owned Mandiant said in…
FBI Cracks Down on Dark Web Marketplace Managed by Russian and Kazakh Nationals
Two men have been indicted in the U.S. for their alleged involvement in managing a dark web marketplace called WWH Club that specializes in the sale of sensitive personal and financial information. Alex Khodyrev, a 35-year-old Kazakhstan national, and Pavel…
SonicWall Urges Users to Patch Critical Firewall Flaw Amid Possible Exploitation
SonicWall has revealed that a recently patched critical security flaw impacting SonicOS may have come under active exploitation, making it essential that users apply the patches as soon as possible. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, carries a CVSS score of…
GitHub Actions Vulnerable to Typosquatting, Exposing Developers to Hidden Malicious Code
Threat actors have long leveraged typosquatting as a means to trick unsuspecting users into visiting malicious websites or downloading booby-trapped software and packages. These attacks typically involve registering domains or packages with names slightly altered from their legitimate counterparts (e.g.,…
GeoServer Vulnerability Targeted by Hackers to Deliver Backdoors and Botnet Malware
A recently disclosed security flaw in OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools has been exploited as part of multiple campaigns to deliver cryptocurrency miners, botnet malware such as Condi and JenX, and a known backdoor called SideWalk. The security vulnerability is a critical…
The State of the Virtual CISO Report: MSP/MSSP Security Strategies for 2025
The 2024 State of the vCISO Report continues Cynomi’s tradition of examining the growing popularity of virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. According to the independent survey, the demand for these services is increasing, with both providers and clients…
Critical Security Flaw Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered yet another critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could allow unauthenticated users to take control of arbitrary accounts. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44000 (CVSS score: 7.5), impacts versions before and including…
Pavel Durov Criticizes Outdated Laws After Arrest Over Telegram Criminal Activity
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence nearly two weeks after his arrest in France, stating the charges are misguided. “If a country is unhappy with an internet service, the established practice is to start a legal action against…
Apache OFBiz Update Fixes High-Severity Flaw Leading to Remote Code Execution
A new security flaw has been addressed in the Apache OFBiz open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that, if successfully exploited, could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution on Linux and Windows. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45195 (CVSS score:…