Tag: attack
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ClickFix Attack Targets Devs with MacSync Malware via Fake Claude Tools
Cybersecurity researchers at 7AI have revealed a new Claude Fraud campaign in which hackers use fake AI extensions and Google ads to steal data from tech professionals. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-attack-devs-macsync-malware-fake-claude-tools/
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RondoDox botnet expands arsenal targeting 174 flaws, and hits 15,000 daily exploit attempts
RondoDox botnet targets 174 flaws, reaching 15,000 daily exploit attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign. RondoDox botnet is ramping up attacks, targeting 174 vulnerabilities with up to 15,000 daily exploitation attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign, Bitsight reported. >>We gathered all these exploit attempts (identifiable by indicators like the User-Agent and…
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‘CursorJack’ Attack Path Exposes Code Execution Risk in AI Development Environment
CursorJack shows how malicious MCP deeplinks in Cursor IDE can trigger user-approved code execution First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cursor-jack-attack-path-ai/
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New font-rendering trick hides malicious commands from AI tools
A new font-rendering attack causes AI assistants to miss malicious commands shown on webpages by hiding them in seemingly harmless HTML. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-font-rendering-trick-hides-malicious-commands-from-ai-tools/
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LeakNet ransomware uses ClickFix, Deno runtime in stealthy attacks
The LeakNet ransomware gang is now using the ClickFix technique for initial access into corporate environments and deploys a malware loader based on the open-source Deno runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leaknet-ransomware-uses-clickfix-and-deno-runtime-for-stealthy-attacks/
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Google Warns Ransomware Groups Shift to Data Theft as Profits Decline
Google is warning that ransomware gangs are reinventing their business model as traditional encryption”‘for”‘ransom attacks become less profitable and data”‘theft extortion surges.”‹ Better cybersecurity controls, improved backup strategies, and stronger recovery capabilities mean more victims can restore their systems without paying, directly eroding criminal revenue. Public reporting also shows that both ransom payment rates and average demand…
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Surge in Nation State Attacks on UK Firms Amid Cyber Warfare Fears
Armis reveals that “mutually assured disruption” is no longer preventing state-backed attacks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nation-state-attacks-uk-firms/
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Glassworm Malware Infects Popular React Native npm Packages
Tags: attack, country, credentials, cyber, international, malicious, malware, phone, supply-chain, windowsA new Glassworm-linked supply chain attack has briefly turned two popular React Native npm packages into delivery vehicles for Windows credential-stealing malware. On March 16, 2026, malicious versions of AstrOOnauta’s react-native-country-select@0.3.91 and react-native-international-phone-number@0.11.8 were published to npm, each embedding an identical staged loader that executes during a routine npm install. Together, these packages account for…
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Packagist Themes Deliver Trojanized jQuery in OphimCMS Supply Chain Attack
A new OphimCMS supply chain attack in which six Packagist themes ship trojanized jQuery and other JavaScript to compromise site visitors rather than servers.”‹ Researchers found six malicious Composer packages under the “ophimcms” namespace on Packagist that pretend to be legitimate themes for OphimCMS, a Vietnamese-language Laravel CMS used for movie streaming sites. These packages…
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Average Number of Daily API Attacks Up 113% Annually
Akamai says 87% of organizations suffered an API-related security incident last year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/average-number-daily-api-attacks/
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It’s time to get serious about post-quantum security. Here’s where to start.
Quantum computing promises a revolution in science, but it also signals the end of current security standards. Here is why enterprises must transition to post-quantum cryptography before “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks take hold. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/post-quantum-cryptography-pqc-strategy-q-day-security-op-ed/
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Free parking in Russia after Distributed DenialService attack knocks city’s parking system offline
Drivers in the Russian city of Perm have been enjoying an unexpected bonus this week: free parking. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/free-parking-russia-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-parking-system
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Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/sears-exposed-ai-chatbot-phone-calls-and-text-chats-to-anyone-on-the-web/
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Glassworm Malware Infects Popular React Native npm Packages
Tags: attack, country, credentials, cyber, international, malicious, malware, phone, supply-chain, windowsA new Glassworm-linked supply chain attack has briefly turned two popular React Native npm packages into delivery vehicles for Windows credential-stealing malware. On March 16, 2026, malicious versions of AstrOOnauta’s react-native-country-select@0.3.91 and react-native-international-phone-number@0.11.8 were published to npm, each embedding an identical staged loader that executes during a routine npm install. Together, these packages account for…
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The Quiet Security Risk Hiding Inside Your SaaS Stack
SaaS sprawl is quietly expanding enterprise attack surfaces. Learn how permissions, integrations and orphaned accounts create hidden security risk. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/the-quiet-security-risk-hiding-inside-your-saas-stack/
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Top IoT Security Best Practices to Prevent Cyber Attacks in 2026
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand across industries, connecting smart devices, sensors, and systems that help organizations automate operations and collect real-time data. From smart manufacturing equipment to connected healthcare devices and smart buildings, IoT technology improves efficiency and productivity. However, the growing number of connected devices also increases exposure to cyber threats….…
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CISA Issues Alert on Wing FTP Server Vulnerability Used in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, network, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent security alert regarding a critical vulnerability in the Wing FTP Server. On March 16, 2026, the agency officially added this security flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This addition serves as a clear warning to network defenders that cybercriminals are actively exploiting…
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Heading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales!
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, communications, compliance, conference, container, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, firewall, framework, GDPR, google, HIPAA, iam, ibm, injection, LLM, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerabilityHeading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales! madhav Tue, 03/17/2026 – 05:14 The countdown is on. From March 2326, the cybersecurity community will gather once again at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and Thales will be at the heart of it. Cybersecurity Chad Couser – Director Marketing Communications Thales More…
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Attack on Stryker’s Microsoft environment wiped employee devices without malware
The recent cyberattack on Stryker wiped tens of thousands of employee devices through its Microsoft environment, and systems are still offline. A recent cyberattack on medical technology giant Stryker targeted its internal Microsoft environment and remotely wiped tens of thousands of employee devices without using malware. The company confirmed that its medical devices were not…
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PCI DSS Compliance Framework for Global Payment Security
As digital payments continue to dominate global commerce, organizations that process, store, or transmit payment card data face increasing cybersecurity risks. From sophisticated data breaches to payment skimming attacks, hackers constantly target cardholder information. To mitigate these risks and establish a unified security baseline, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was developed….…
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Malicious NPM Packages Spread PylangGhost RAT in Supply Chain Attack
Malicious npm packages are delivering the North Koreanlinked PylangGhost remote access trojan (RAT) in a new software supply chain campaign that targets developers across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The first malicious versions appeared in late February 2026 (@jaime9008/math-service 1.0.11.0.2), followed by react-refresh-update 1.0.11.0.4 published on March 1, 2026. Earlier 1.0.0 versions in both families were benign, a…
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Hackers Abuse Trusted Websites in New Attacks on Microsoft Teams Users
Threat actors are increasingly turning to trusted infrastructure to launch their attacks, making it harder for automated security tools to flag malicious activity. A newly identified phishing campaign highlights this growing trend by abusing compromised websites to harvest valuable corporate credentials. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new phishing campaign where attackers hijack legitimate websites…
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New CondiBot Variant and ‘Monaco’ Miner Target More Network Devices
Over the past few years, the enterprise attack surface has shifted decisively toward network infrastructure, with attackers increasingly abusing routers, VPNs, firewalls, and other edge devices for initial access and long”‘term persistence. Research from Verizon and others has documented an almost eight”‘fold rise in exploitation of network and edge devices in recent years, with these…
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Stryker Targeted by Large-Scale Wiper Attack, Tens of Thousands of Devices Lost
Global medical technology giant Stryker suffered a massive cybersecurity incident on March 11, 2026, resulting in the remote wiping of thousands of corporate devices. A pro-Iranian hacktivist group known as Handala has claimed responsibility for the attack, which severely disrupted Stryker’s internal Microsoft environment, manufacturing, and shipping operations. Technical Execution Vector Unlike traditional destructive cyberattacks,…
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LiveChat Support Tools Abused in SaaS Phishing Scheme
A newly identified campaign shows how Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms like LiveChat are being weaponized to steal sensitive data in real time. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on fake login pages or static forms, this tactic uses live chat conversations to extract credentials, financial data, and personally identifiable information (PII). The campaign begins with phishing…
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Inside Nevada’s Push for Secure Digital Government
Tags: ai, attack, cio, cybersecurity, data-breach, governance, government, identity, ransomware, resilienceState CIO Tim Galluzi on Identity Modernization, AI and Resident Services. The State of Nevada is accelerating its cybersecurity and digital modernization efforts after a major ransomware attack exposed the importance of resilience, workforce readiness and strong governance, said State CIO Tim Galluzi. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/inside-nevadas-push-for-secure-digital-government-a-31037