Experts Find AI Browsers Can Be Tricked by PromptFix Exploit to Run Malicious Hidden Prompts

Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a new prompt injection technique called PromptFix that tricks a generative artificial intelligence GenAI model into carrying out unintended actions by embedding the malicious instruction inside a fake CAPTCHA check on a web page. Described by Guardio La...

From Impact to Action: Turning BIA Insights Into Resilient Recovery

Modern businesses face a rapidly evolving and expanding threat landscape, but what does this mean for your business? It means a growing number of risks, along with an increase in their frequency, variety, complexity, severity, and potential business impact. The real question is, "How do you tackl...

North Korea Uses GitHub in Diplomat Cyber Attacks as IT Worker Scheme Hits 320+ Firms

North Korean threat actors have been attributed to a coordinated cyber espionage campaign targeting diplomatic missions in their southern counterpart between March and July 2025. The activity manifested in the form of at least 19 spear-phishing emails that impersonated trusted diplomatic contacts...

DOJ Charges 22-Year-Old for Running RapperBot Botnet Behind 370,000 DDoS Attacks

A 22-year-old man from the U.S. state of Oregon has been charged with allegedly developing and overseeing a distributed denial-of-service DDoS-for-hire botnet called RapperBot. Ethan Foltz of Eugene, Oregon, has been identified as the administrator of the service, the U.S. Department of Justice D...

Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Exploited to Deploy DripDropper Malware on Cloud Linux Systems

Threat actors are exploiting a nearly two-year-old security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ to gain persistent access to cloud Linux systems and deploy malware called DripDropper. But in an unusual twist, the unknown attackers have been observed patching the exploited vulnerability after securing initial...

New GodRAT Trojan Targets Trading Firms Using Steganography and Gh0st RAT Code

Financial institutions like trading and brokerage firms are the target of a new campaign that delivers a previously unreported remote access trojan called GodRAT. The malicious activity involves the "distribution of malicious .SCR screen saver files disguised as financial documents via Skype...

Public Exploit for Chained SAP Flaws Exposes Unpatched Systems to Remote Code Execution

A new exploit combining two critical, now-patched security flaws in SAP NetWeaver has emerged in the wild, putting organizations at risk of system compromise and data theft. The exploit in question chains together CVE-2025-31324 and CVE-2025-42999 to bypass authentication and achieve remote code...

U.K. Government Drops Apple Encryption Backdoor Order After U.S. Civil Liberties Pushback

The U.K. government has apparently abandoned its plans to force Apple to weaken encryption protections and include a backdoor that would have enabled access to the protected data of U.S. citizens. U.S. Director of National Intelligence DNI Tulsi Gabbard, in a statement posted on X, said the U.S...

Why Your Security Culture is Critical to Mitigating Cyber Risk

After two decades of developing increasingly mature security architectures, organizations are running up against a hard truth: tools and technologies alone are not enough to mitigate cyber risk. As tech stacks have grown more sophisticated and capable, attackers have shifted their focus. They are...

PyPI Blocks 1,800 Expired-Domain Emails to Prevent Account Takeovers and Supply Chain Attacks

The maintainers of the Python Package Index PyPI repository have announced that the package manager now checks for expired domains to prevent supply chain attacks. "These changes improve PyPI's overall account security posture, making it harder for attackers to exploit expired domain names to gai...

Noodlophile Malware Campaign Expands Global Reach with Copyright Phishing Lures

The threat actors behind the Noodlophile malware are leveraging spear-phishing emails and updated delivery mechanisms to deploy the information stealer in attacks aimed at enterprises located in the U.S., Europe, Baltic countries, and the Asia-Pacific APAC region. "The Noodlophile campaign, activ...

Microsoft Windows Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy PipeMagic RansomExx Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on the threat actors' exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows to deploy the PipeMagic malware in RansomExx ransomware attacks. The attacks involve the exploitation of CVE-2025-29824, a privilege escalation vulnerability...

⚡ Weekly Recap: NFC Fraud, Curly COMrades, N-able Exploits, Docker Backdoors & More

Power doesn't just disappear in one big breach. It slips away in the small stuff—a patch that's missed, a setting that's wrong, a system no one is watching. Security usually doesn't fail all at once; it breaks slowly, then suddenly. Staying safe isn't about knowing everything—it's about acting fa...

Malicious PyPI and npm Packages Discovered Exploiting Dependencies in Supply Chain Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package in the Python Package Index PyPI repository that introduces malicious behavior through a dependency that allows it to establish persistence and achieve code execution. The package, named termncolor , realizes its nefarious functionalit...

Wazuh for Regulatory Compliance

Organizations handling various forms of sensitive data or personally identifiable information PII require adherence to regulatory compliance standards and frameworks. These compliance standards also apply to organizations operating in regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, government...

ERMAC V3.0 Banking Trojan Source Code Leak Exposes Full Malware Infrastructure

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the inner workings of an Android banking trojan called ERMAC 3.0, uncovering serious shortcomings in the operators' infrastructure. "The newly uncovered version 3.0 reveals a significant evolution of the malware, expanding its form injection and data theft...

Russian Group EncryptHub Exploits MSC EvilTwin Vulnerability to Deploy Fickle Stealer Malware

The threat actor known as EncryptHub is continuing to exploit a now-patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver malicious payloads. Trustwave SpiderLabs said it recently observed an EncryptHub campaign that brings together social engineering and the exploitation of a vulnerabilit...

Taiwan Web Servers Breached by UAT-7237 Using Customized Open-Source Hacking Tools

A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat APT actor has been observed targeting web infrastructure entities in Taiwan using customized versions of open-sourced tools with an aim to establish long-term access within high-value victim environments. The activity has been attributed by Cisco Talo...

U.S. Sanctions Garantex and Grinex Over $100M in Ransomware-Linked Illicit Crypto Transactions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control OFAC on Thursday renewed sanctions against Russian cryptocurrency exchange platform Garantex for facilitating ransomware actors and other cybercriminals by processing more than $100 million in transactions linked to illicit...

Zero Trust + AI: Privacy in the Age of Agentic AI

We used to think of privacy as a perimeter problem: about walls and locks, permissions, and policies. But in a world where artificial agents are becoming autonomous actors — interacting with data, systems, and humans without constant oversight — privacy is no longer about control. It's about trus...

Cisco Warns of CVSS 10.0 FMC RADIUS Flaw Allowing Remote Code Execution

Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum-severity security flaw in Secure Firewall Management Center FMC Software that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2025-20265 CVSS score: 10.0, affects the...

New HTTP/2 'MadeYouReset' Vulnerability Enables Large-Scale DoS Attacks

Multiple HTTP/2 implementations have been found susceptible to a new attack technique called MadeYouReset that could be explored to conduct powerful denial-of-service DoS attacks. "MadeYouReset bypasses the typical server-imposed limit of 100 concurrent HTTP/2 requests per TCP connection from a...

Hackers Found Using CrossC2 to Expand Cobalt Strike Beacon's Reach to Linux and macOS

Japan's CERT coordination center JPCERT/CC on Thursday revealed it observed incidents that involved the use of a command-and-control C2 framework called CrossC2, which is designed to extend the functionality of Cobalt Strike to other platforms like Linux and Apple macOS for cross-platform system...

Have You Turned Off Your Virtual Oven?

You check that the windows are shut before leaving home. Return to the kitchen to verify that the oven and stove were definitely turned off. Maybe even circle back again to confirm the front door was properly closed. These automatic safety checks give you peace of mind because you know the unlike...

New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication NFC to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil. "PhantomCard relays NFC data from a victim's banking card t...

Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses

Google said it's implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions in order to "ensure a safe and compliant ecosystem for users." The policy applies to markets like Bahrain, Canada, Hong...

CISA Adds Two N-able N-central Flaws to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA on Wednesday added two security flaws impacting N-able N-central to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. N-able N-central is a Remote Monitoring and Management RMM platform designed...

New PS1Bot Malware Campaign Uses Malvertising to Deploy Multi-Stage In-Memory Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malvertising campaign that's designed to infect victims with a multi-stage malware framework called PS1Bot. "PS1Bot features a modular design, with several modules delivered used to perform a variety of malicious activities on infected systems,...

Zoom and Xerox Release Critical Security Updates Fixing Privilege Escalation and RCE Flaws

Zoom and Xerox have addressed critical security flaws in Zoom Clients for Windows and FreeFlow Core that could allow privilege escalation and remote code execution. The vulnerability impacting Zoom Clients for Windows, tracked as CVE-2025-49457 CVSS score: 9.6, relates to a case of an untrusted...

Fortinet Warns About FortiSIEM Vulnerability (CVE-2025-25256) With In-the-Wild Exploit Code

Fortinet is alerting customers of a critical security flaw in FortiSIEM for which it said there exists an exploit in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-25256 , carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0. "An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command...

AI SOC 101: Key Capabilities Security Leaders Need to Know

Security operations have never been a 9-to-5 job. For SOC analysts, the day often starts and ends deep in a queue of alerts, chasing down what turns out to be false positives, or switching between half a dozen tools to piece together context. The work is repetitive, time-consuming, and high-stake...

Webinar: What the Next Wave of AI Cyberattacks Will Look Like — And How to Survive

The AI revolution isn't coming. It's already here. From copilots that write our emails to autonomous agents that can take action without us lifting a finger, AI is transforming how we work. But here's the uncomfortable truth: Attackers are evolving just as fast. Every leap forward in AI gives bad...

Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes Kerberos Zero-Day Among 111 Total New Flaws

Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out fixes for a massive set of 111 security flaws across its software portfolio, including one flaw that has been disclosed as publicly known at the time of the release. Of the 111 vulnerabilities, 16 are rated Critical, 92 are rated Important, two are rated Moderate,...

Charon Ransomware Hits Middle East Sectors Using APT-Level Evasion Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign that employs a previously undocumented ransomware family called Charon to target the Middle East's public sector and aviation industry. The threat actor behind the activity, according to Trend Micro, exhibited tactics mirroring those of...

Researchers Spot XZ Utils Backdoor in Dozens of Docker Hub Images, Fueling Supply Chain Risks

New research has uncovered Docker images on Docker Hub that contain the infamous XZ Utils backdoor, more than a year after the discovery of the incident. More troubling is the fact that other images have been built on top of these infected base images, effectively propagating the infection furthe...

Fortinet SSL VPNs Hit by Global Brute-Force Wave Before Attackers Shift to FortiManager

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a "significant spike" in brute-force traffic aimed at Fortinet SSL VPN devices. The coordinated activity, per threat intelligence firm GreyNoise, was observed on August 3, 2025, with over 780 unique IP addresses participating in the effort. As many as 56...

Cybercrime Groups ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider Join Forces in Extortion Attacks on Businesses

An ongoing data extortion campaign targeting Salesforce customers may soon turn its attention to financial services and technology service providers, as ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider appear to be working hand in hand, new findings show. "This latest wave of ShinyHunters-attributed attacks...

New 'Curly COMrades' APT Using NGEN COM Hijacking in Georgia, Moldova Attacks

A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed Curly COMrades has been observed targeting entities in Georgia and Moldova as part of a cyber espionage campaign designed to facilitate long-term access to target networks. "They repeatedly tried to extract the NTDS database from domain controllers --...

The Ultimate Battle: Enterprise Browsers vs. Secure Browser Extensions

Most security tools can't see what happens inside the browser, but that's where the majority of work, and risk, now lives. Security leaders deciding how to close that gap often face a choice: deploy a dedicated Enterprise Browser or add an enterprise-grade control layer to the browsers employees...

Dutch NCSC Confirms Active Exploitation of Citrix NetScaler CVE-2025-6543 in Critical Sectors

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NL has warned of cyber attacks exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC products to breach organizations in the country. The NCSC-NL said it discovered the exploitation of CVE-2025-6543 targeting several...

New TETRA Radio Encryption Flaws Expose Law Enforcement Communications

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of security issues in the Terrestrial Trunked Radio TETRA communications protocol, including in its proprietary end-to-end encryption E2EE mechanism that exposes the system to replay and brute-force attacks, and even decrypt encrypted traffic...

Researchers Spot Surge in Erlang/OTP SSH RCE Exploits, 70% Target OT Firewalls

Malicious actors have been observed exploiting a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Erlang/Open Telecom Platform OTP SSH as early as beginning of May 2025, with about 70% of detections originating from firewalls protecting operational technology OT networks. The vulnerability in questio...

⚡ Weekly Recap: BadCam Attack, WinRAR 0-Day, EDR Killer, NVIDIA Flaws, Ransomware Attacks & More

This week, cyber attackers are moving quickly, and businesses need to stay alert. They're finding new weaknesses in popular software and coming up with clever ways to get around security. Even one unpatched flaw could let attackers in, leading to data theft or even taking control of your systems...

6 Lessons Learned: Focusing Security Where Business Value Lives

The Evolution of Exposure Management Most security teams have a good sense of what's critical in their environment. What's harder to pin down is what's business-critical. These are the assets that support the processes the business can't function without. They're not always the loudest or most...

WinRAR Zero-Day Under Active Exploitation – Update to Latest Version Immediately

The maintainers of the WinRAR file archiving utility have released an update to address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. Tracked as CVE-2025-8088 CVSS score: 8.8, the issue has been described as a case of path traversal affecting the Windows version of the tool that could be exploite...

New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP

A novel attack technique could be weaponized to rope thousands of public domain controllers DCs around the world to create a malicious botnet and use it to conduct powerful distributed denial-of-service DDoS attacks. The approach has been codenamed Win-DDoS by SafeBreach researchers Or Yair and...

Researchers Detail Windows EPM Poisoning Exploit Chain Leading to Domain Privilege Escalation

Cybersecurity researchers have presented new findings related to a now-patched security issue in Microsoft's Windows Remote Procedure Call RPC communication protocol that could be abused by an attacker to conduct spoofing attacks and impersonate a known server. The vulnerability, tracked as...

Linux-Based Lenovo Webcams' Flaw Can Be Remotely Exploited for BadUSB Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed vulnerabilities in select model webcams from Lenovo that could turn them into BadUSB attack devices. "This allows remote attackers to inject keystrokes covertly and launch attacks independent of the host operating system," Eclypsium researchers Paul...

Researchers Reveal ReVault Attack Targeting Dell ControlVault3 Firmware in 100+ Laptop Models

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered multiple security flaws in Dell's ControlVault3 firmware and its associated Windows APIs that could have been abused by attackers to bypass Windows login, extract cryptographic keys, as well as maintain access even after a fresh operating system install by...

Researchers Uncover GPT-5 Jailbreak and Zero-Click AI Agent Attacks Exposing Cloud and IoT Systems

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a jailbreak technique to bypass ethical guardrails erected by OpenAI in its latest large language model LLM GPT-5 and produce illicit instructions. Generative artificial intelligence AI security platform NeuralTrust said it combined a known technique calle...