Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager SSM Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution. The vulnerability could permit an attacker to create...

Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings

Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office. "One such project, officepackage, on the mai...

Agentic AI in the SOC - Dawn of Autonomous Alert Triage

Security Operations Centers SOCs today face unprecedented alert volumes and increasingly sophisticated threats. Triaging and investigating these alerts are costly, cumbersome, and increases analyst fatigue, burnout, and attrition. While artificial intelligence has emerged as a go-to solution, the...

UAC-0226 Deploys GIFTEDCROOK Stealer via Malicious Excel Files Targeting Ukraine

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine CERT-UA has revealed a new set of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian institutions with information-stealing malware. The activity is aimed at military formations, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies, particularly those located...

CISA Adds CrushFTP Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Following Confirmed Active Exploitation

A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting CrushFTP has been added by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV catalog after reports emerged of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is a case of authenticatio...

Google Releases Android Update to Patch Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

Google has shipped patches for 62 vulnerabilities, two of which it said have been exploited in the wild. The two high-severity vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2024-53150 CVSS score: 7.8 - An out-of-bounds flaw in the USB sub-component of Kernel that could result in information disclosure...

CISA and FBI Warn Fast Flux is Powering Resilient Malware, C2, and Phishing Networks

Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called fast flux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control C2 channel. "'Fast flux' is a technique used to...

⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle's Silent Breach, ClickFix Surge and More

Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services we rely on every day. Hackers don't need sophisticated...

Security Theater: Vanity Metrics Keep You Busy - and Exposed

After more than 25 years of mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and building robust security programs for Fortune 500 companies, I've learned that looking busy isn't the same as being secure. It's an easy trap for busy cybersecurity leaders to fall into. We rely on metrics that tell a story of...

PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks

A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management CRM tools and bulk email providers to send spam messages containing cryptocurrency seed phrases in an attempt to drain victims' digital wallets. "Recipients of the bulk sp...

Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws

A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a "conflicted" individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime. In a new extensive...

North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages

The North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign are spreading their tentacles on the npm ecosystem by publishing more malicious packages that deliver the BeaverTail malware, as well as a new remote access trojan RAT loader. "These latest samples employ hexadecimal...

Malicious Python Packages on PyPI Downloaded 39,000+ Times, Steal Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered malicious libraries in the Python Package Index PyPI repository that are designed to steal sensitive information and test stolen credit card data. Two of the packages, bitcoinlibdbfix and bitcoinlib-dev, masquerade as fixes for recent issues detected in a...

SpotBugs Access Token Theft Identified as Root Cause of GitHub Supply Chain Attack

The cascading supply chain attack that initially targeted Coinbase before becoming more widespread to single out users of the "tj-actions/changed-files" GitHub Action has been traced further back to the theft of a personal access token PAT related to SpotBugs. "The attackers obtained initial acce...

Have We Reached a Distroless Tipping Point?

There's a virtuous cycle in technology that pushes the boundaries of what's being built and how it's being used. A new technology development emerges and captures the world's attention. People start experimenting and discover novel applications, use cases, and approaches to maximize the...

Critical Ivanti Flaw Actively Exploited to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware

Ivanti has disclosed details of a now-patched critical security vulnerability impacting its Connect Secure product that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22457 CVSS score: 9.0, concerns a case of a stack-based buffer overflow that could be...

OPSEC Failure Exposes Coquettte's Malware Campaigns on Bulletproof Hosting Servers

A novice cybercrime actor has been observed leveraging the services of a Russian bulletproof hosting BPH provider called Proton66 to facilitate their operations. The findings come from DomainTools, which detected the activity after it discovered a phony website named cybersecureprotect.com hosted...

CERT-UA Reports Cyberattacks Targeting Ukrainian State Systems with WRECKSTEEL Malware

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine CERT-UA has revealed that no less than three cyber attacks were recorded against state administration bodies and critical infrastructure facilities in the country with an aim to steal sensitive data. The campaign, the agency said, involved the use o...

Critical Flaw in Apache Parquet Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code

A maximum severity security vulnerability has been disclosed in Apache Parquet's Java Library that, if successfully exploited, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on susceptible instances. Apache Parquet is a free and open-source columnar data file format that's designed for...

Microsoft Warns of Tax-Themed Email Attacks Using PDFs and QR Codes to Deliver Malware

Microsoft is warning of several phishing campaigns that are leveraging tax-related themes to deploy malware and steal credentials. "These campaigns notably use redirection methods such as URL shorteners and QR codes contained in malicious attachments and abuse legitimate services like file-hostin...

Lazarus Group Targets Job Seekers With ClickFix Tactic to Deploy GolangGhost Malware

The North Korean threat actors behind Contagious Interview have adopted the increasingly popular ClickFix social engineering tactic to lure job seekers in the cryptocurrency sector to deliver a previously undocumented Go-based backdoor called GolangGhost on Windows and macOS systems. The new...

AI Threats Are Evolving Fast — Learn Practical Defense Tactics in this Expert Webinar

The rules have changed. Again. Artificial intelligence is bringing powerful new tools to businesses. But it's also giving cybercriminals smarter ways to attack. They're moving quicker, targeting more precisely, and slipping past old defenses without being noticed. And here's the harsh truth: If...

AI Adoption in the Enterprise: Breaking Through the Security and Compliance Gridlock

AI holds the promise to revolutionize all sectors of enterpriseーfrom fraud detection and content personalization to customer service and security operations. Yet, despite its potential, implementation often stalls behind a wall of security, legal, and compliance hurdles. Imagine this...

Google Patches Quick Share Vulnerability Enabling Silent File Transfers Without Consent

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new vulnerability impacting Google's Quick Share data transfer utility for Windows that could be exploited to achieve a denial-of-service DoS or send arbitrary files to a target's device without their approval. The flaw, tracked as...

Triada Malware Preloaded on Counterfeit Android Phones Infects 2,600+ Devices

Counterfeit versions of popular smartphone models that are sold at reduced prices have been found to be preloaded with a modified version of an Android malware called Triada. "More than 2,600 users in different countries have encountered the new version of Triada, the majority in Russia," Kaspers...

Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign

Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface API from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration. "This tactic ensures that only valid card data is sent to the attackers,...

Europol Dismantles Kidflix With 72,000 CSAM Videos Seized in Major Operation

In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations, authorities have dismantled Kidflix, a streaming platform that offered child sexual abuse material CSAM. "A total of 1.8 million users worldwide logged on to the platform between April 2022 and March 2025," Europol said in a statement...

Google Fixed Cloud Run Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Image Access via IAM Misuse

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform GCP Cloud Run that could have allowed a malicious actor to access container images and even inject malicious code. "The vulnerability could have allowed such an identity t...

Helping Your Clients Achieve NIST Compliance: A Step by Step Guide for Service Providers

Introduction As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, service providers play an increasingly vital role in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST offers a comprehensive set of frameworks that provide...

Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an "auto-propagating" cryptocurrency mining botnet called Outlaw aka Dota that's known for targeting SSH servers with weak credentials. "Outlaw is a Linux malware that relies on SSH brute-force attacks, cryptocurrency mining, and worm-like propagation ...

How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface

When assessing an organization's external attack surface, encryption-related issues especially SSL misconfigurations receive special attention. Why? Their widespread use, configuration complexity, and visibility to attackers as well as users make them more likely to be exploited. This highlights...

FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites

The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been linked to a Python-based backdoor called Anubis not to be confused with an Android banking trojan of the same name that can grant them remote access to compromised Windows systems. "This malware allows attackers to execute remote shell...

New Malware Loaders Use Call Stack Spoofing, GitHub C2, and .NET Reactor for Stealth

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader that implements new features to evade detection and establish persistence on compromised systems. "Hijack Loader released a new module that implements call stack spoofing to hide the origin of...

Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Compromised in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign

Exposed PostgreSQL instances are the target of an ongoing campaign designed to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said the activity is a variant of an intrusion set that was first flagged by Aqua Security in August 2024 that involved the use of a...

Enterprise Gmail Users Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails to Any Platform

On the 21st birthday of Gmail, Google has announced a major update that allows enterprise users to send end-to-end encrypted E2EE to any user in any email inbox in a few clicks. The feature is rolling out starting today in beta, allowing users to send E2EE emails to Gmail users within an...

Lucid PhaaS Hits 169 Targets in 88 Countries Using iMessage and RCS Smishing

A new sophisticated phishing-as-a-service PhaaS platform called Lucid has targeted 169 entities in 88 countries using smishing messages propagated via Apple iMessage and Rich Communication Services RCS for Android. Lucid's unique selling point lies in its weaponizing of legitimate communication...

Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Recent 0-Days Impacting Older iOS and macOS Devices

Apple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below - CVE-2025-24085 CVSS score: 7.3 - A use-after-free bug in the Core Medi...

Nearly 24,000 IPs Target PAN-OS GlobalProtect in Coordinated Login Scan Campaign

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a spike in suspicious login scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, with nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses attempting to access these portals. "This pattern suggests a coordinated effort to probe network defenses and...

Case Study: Are CSRF Tokens Sufficient in Preventing CSRF Attacks?

Explore how relying on CSRF tokens as a security measure against CSRF attacks is a recommended best practice, but in some cases, they are simply not enough. Introduction As per the Open Web Application Security Project OWASP, CSRF vulnerabilities are recognized as a significant threat and are...

China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT and COBEACON in Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific APAC and Latin American LATAM regions. "Th...

Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices

Apple has been hit with a fine of €150 million $162 million by France's competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency ATT privacy framework. The Autorité de la concurrence said it's imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a...

Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp

The threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp. The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking group called Water Gamayun, which is...

⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks? Step behind...

Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images

Threat actors are using the "mu-plugins" directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites. mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special directory...

⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks? Step behind...

5 Impactful AWS Vulnerabilities You're Responsible For

If you're using AWS, it's easy to assume your cloud security is handled - but that's a dangerous misconception. AWS secures its own infrastructure, but security within a cloud environment remains the customer's responsibility. Think of AWS security like protecting a building: AWS provides strong...

Russia-Linked Gamaredon Uses Troop-Related Lures to Deploy Remcos RAT in Ukraine

Entities in Ukraine have been targeted as part of a phishing campaign designed to distribute a remote access trojan called Remcos RAT. "The file names use Russian words related to the movement of troops in Ukraine as a lure," Cisco Talos researcher Guilherme Venere said in a report published last...

RESURGE Malware Exploits Ivanti Flaw with Rootkit and Web Shell Features

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has shed light on a new malware called RESURGE that has been deployed as part of exploitation activity targeting a now-patched security flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure ICS appliances. "RESURGE contains capabilities of the SPAWNCHIMERA...

New Android Trojan Crocodilus Abuses Accessibility to Steal Banking and Crypto Credentials

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android banking malware called Crocodilus that's primarily designed to target users in Spain and Turkey. "Crocodilus enters the scene not as a simple clone, but as a fully-fledged threat from the outset, equipped with modern techniques such as remot...

BlackLock Ransomware Exposed After Researchers Exploit Leak Site Vulnerability

In what's an instance of hacking the hackers, threat hunters have managed to infiltrate the online infrastructure associated with a ransomware group called BlackLock, uncovering crucial information about their modus operandi in the process. Resecurity said it identified a security vulnerability i...