Tag: credentials
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Exploitation Efforts Against Critical React2Shell Flaw Accelerate
The exploitation efforts by China-nexus groups and other bad actors against the critical and easily abused React2Shell flaw in the popular React and Next.js software accelerated over the weekend, with threats ranging from stolen credentials and initial access to downloaders, crypto-mining, and the NoodleRat backdoor being executed. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/exploitation-efforts-against-critical-react2shell-flaw-accelerate/
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Gemini for Chrome gets a second AI agent to watch over it
Google’s two-model defense: To address these risks, Google’s solution splits the work between two AI models. The main Gemini model reads web content and decides what actions to take. The user alignment critic sees only metadata about proposed actions, not the web content that might contain malicious instructions.”This component is architected to see only metadata…
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Malicious VSCode extensions on Microsoft’s registry drop infostealers
Two malicious extensions on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code Marketplace infect developers’ machines with information-stealing malware that can take screenshots, steal credentials, and hijack browser sessions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-vscode-extensions-on-microsofts-registry-drop-infostealers/
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How Can Retailers Cyber-Prepare for the Most Vulnerable Time of the Year?
The holiday season compresses risk into a short, high-stakes window. Systems run hot, teams run lean, and attackers time automated campaigns to get maximum return. Multiple industry threat reports show that bot-driven fraud, credential stuffing and account takeover attempts intensify around peak shopping events, especially the weeks around Black Friday and Christmas. Why holiday peaks…
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Over 70 Domains Used in Months-Long Phishing Spree Against US Universities
Infoblox Threat Intel reports a campaign that used the Evilginx phishing kit to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and steal credentials from 18 US universities between April and November 2025. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-universities-domains-phishing-attacks/
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Offensive security takes center stage in the AI era
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, framework, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, malicious, offense, phishing, RedTeam, regulation, risk, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsRed teaming, where ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to test detection and response capabilities. Red teams aim to emulate threat actors by using stealthy tactics to bypass controls and achieve objectives such as data exfiltration or privilege escalation.Adversary emulation, where security pros re-create known threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) based on threat intelligence…
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Offensive security takes center stage in the AI era
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, framework, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, malicious, offense, phishing, RedTeam, regulation, risk, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsRed teaming, where ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to test detection and response capabilities. Red teams aim to emulate threat actors by using stealthy tactics to bypass controls and achieve objectives such as data exfiltration or privilege escalation.Adversary emulation, where security pros re-create known threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) based on threat intelligence…
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Warning: React2Shell vulnerability already being exploited by threat actors
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, china, cloud, communications, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, firewall, framework, group, infosec, intelligence, linux, malicious, malware, open-source, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, wafSystem.Management.Automation.AmsiUtils.amsiInitFailed = true (a standard AMSI bypass), and iex executes the next stage.JFrog’s security research team also today reported finding a working proof of concept that leads to code execution, and they and others have also reported finding fake PoCs containing malicious code on GitHub. “Security teams must verify sources before testing [these PoCs],” warns JFrog.Amitai Cohen, attack…
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Hardening browser security with zero-trust controls
Tags: access, api, authentication, automation, browser, chrome, cisa, cloud, compliance, container, control, corporate, credentials, crowdstrike, data, data-breach, detection, edr, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, framework, google, governance, group, Hardware, identity, kubernetes, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, network, nist, okta, passkey, password, phishing, phone, risk, risk-assessment, sap, service, soar, theft, threat, tool, update, wifi, windows, zero-trust1. Identity-first access control Network proximity is now an inferior trust signal. Only federated, cryptographically verifiable identity tokens issued by centralized enterprise IdPs using OIDC or SAML are permitted as gates to corporate resources. This transition, well-documented by FIDO Alliance and Microsoft research, transfers the very concept of “inside” the organization from the network to…
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Russian Calisto Hackers Target NATO Research with ClickFix Malware
Tags: credentials, cyber, defense, hacker, intelligence, malicious, malware, phishing, russia, service, spear-phishing, threat, ukraineRussian intelligence-linked cyber threat actors have intensified their operations against NATO research organizations, Western defense contractors, and NGOs supporting Ukraine, employing sophisticated phishing and credential harvesting techniques. The Calisto intrusion set, attributed to Russia’s FSB intelligence service, has escalated its spear-phishing campaigns throughout 2025, leveraging the ClickFix malicious code technique to target high-value entities across…
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Brickstorm Malware Hits US Critical Systems, CISA Warns
Chinese-Linked Malware Campaign Targets Critical Environments With Weak Monitoring. U.S. and Canadian cyber authorities say Chinese state-backed actors used a backdoor dubbed BRICKSTORM to maintain long-term access into critical infrastructure, exploiting VMware environments to exfiltrate credentials and evade detection through encrypted covert channels. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/brickstorm-malware-hits-us-critical-systems-cisa-warns-a-30195
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From feeds to flows: Using a unified linkage model to operationalize threat intelligence
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, framework, github, government, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, ISO-27001, malicious, metric, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, open-source, phishing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, service, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustwhat to watch for, but not why it matters or how it moves through your environment.The result is a paradox of abundance: CISOs have more data than ever before, but less operational clarity. Analysts are overwhelmed by indicators disconnected from context or mission relevance.Each feed represents a snapshot of a potential threat, but it does…
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How strong password policies secure OT systems against cyber threats
OT environments rely on aging systems, shared accounts, and remote access, making weak or reused passwords a major attack vector. Specops Software explains how stronger password policies and continuous checks for compromised credentials help secure critical OT infrastructure. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-strong-password-policies-secure-ot-systems-against-cyber-threats/
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Sryxen Malware Uses Headless Browser Trick to Bypass Chrome Protections
A new Windows-focused information stealer dubbed “Sryxen” is drawing attention in the security community for its blend of modern browser credential theft and unusually aggressive anti-analysis protections. Sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and written in C++ for 64-bit Windows, Sryxen targets browser secrets, Discord tokens, VPNs, social accounts, and crypto wallets, then exfiltrates everything to its…
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Sryxen Malware Uses Headless Browser Trick to Bypass Chrome Protections
A new Windows-focused information stealer dubbed “Sryxen” is drawing attention in the security community for its blend of modern browser credential theft and unusually aggressive anti-analysis protections. Sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and written in C++ for 64-bit Windows, Sryxen targets browser secrets, Discord tokens, VPNs, social accounts, and crypto wallets, then exfiltrates everything to its…
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Evilginx Attack Techniques Allow Hackers to Defeat MFA Through SSO Phishing
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, framework, hacker, login, mfa, open-source, phishing, threatA sophisticated threat actor has been conducting a persistent phishing campaign against United States educational institutions since April 2025, leveraging the open-source Evilginx framework to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). The campaign, which has targeted at least 18 universities to date, utilizes adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) techniques to intercept login credentials and session cookies by mimicking legitimate single…
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Evilginx Attack Techniques Allow Hackers to Defeat MFA Through SSO Phishing
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, framework, hacker, login, mfa, open-source, phishing, threatA sophisticated threat actor has been conducting a persistent phishing campaign against United States educational institutions since April 2025, leveraging the open-source Evilginx framework to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). The campaign, which has targeted at least 18 universities to date, utilizes adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) techniques to intercept login credentials and session cookies by mimicking legitimate single…
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Arkanix Stealer Emerges as New Threat: Steals VPN Logins, Wi-Fi Credentials, and Screenshots
A newly discovered information-stealing malware called Arkanix is rapidly evolving to target sensitive user data, including VPN credentials, system information, and wireless network passwords. Security researchers have identified this emerging threat as a short-lived, profit-driven malware designed for quick financial exploitation through the sale of stolen data and direct credential compromise. The threat actors behind…
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Man Sentenced After Running Fake Airport and In-Flight Wi-Fi Networks
A man who ran fake airport and in-flight Wi-Fi networks to steal traveler credentials has been sentenced to over seven years in prison. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/man-sentenced-after-running-fake-airport-and-in-flight-wi-fi-networks/
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Shai-hulud 2.0 Turns npm Installs Into a Full Cloud Compromise Path
A new Shai-hulud variant turns trusted npm installs into a stealthy path for cloud-credential theft and supply chain compromise. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/shai-hulud-2-0-turns-npm-installs-into-a-full-cloud-compromise-path/
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KimJongRAT Strikes Windows Users via Malicious HTA Files
Security researchers have confirmed that KimJongRAT, a sophisticated remote access Trojan attributed to the Kimsuky group and believed to be backed by North Korea, is being actively distributed via weaponized .hta files targeting Windows users. The discovery reveals a carefully orchestrated attack chain designed to harvest sensitive credentials and system information from compromised machines. The…
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Shai-hulud 2.0 Variant Threatens Cloud Ecosystem
The latest attack from the self-replicating, npm-package poisoning worm can also steal credentials and secrets from AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/shai-hulud-variant-cloud-ecosystem
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Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Tied to Targeting of Zendesk Users
Uncovered: Typosquatted Domains Linked to Suspected Ransomware Group Campaign. Continuing its targeting of customer data, the cybercrime group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters appears to be gearing up for large-scale attacks involving typosquatted domains that lead to phishing domains designed to steal Zendesk users’ valid credentials, warn security researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/scattered-lapsus-hunters-tied-to-targeting-zendesk-users-a-30166
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Ransomware Moves: Supply Chain Hits, Credential Harvesting
Innovation Continues, Although Sloppy Coding Can Still Leave Data Unrecoverable. Ransomware groups continue to display more innovation, persistence and planning in their quest to amass ransom-paying victims and maximize profits. This has included repeat supply-chain attacks, harvesting credentials to use in later campaigns, as well as launching their own affiliate programs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Ransomware Moves: Supply Chain Hits, Credential Harvesting
Innovation Continues, Although Sloppy Coding Can Still Leave Data Unrecoverable. Ransomware groups continue to display more innovation, persistence and planning in their quest to amass ransom-paying victims and maximize profits. This has included repeat supply-chain attacks, harvesting credentials to use in later campaigns, as well as launching their own affiliate programs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters target Zendesk users with fake domains
Tags: access, attack, breach, credentials, data, data-breach, email, government, group, infrastructure, law, service, supply-chainDiscord breach may be connected: The Zendesk campaign may not be an isolated incident. Discord said on October 9 that attackers breached its customer service provider, 5CA, exposing data from about 70,000 users who had submitted government IDs for age verification. The breach also exposed support ticket data for users who had contacted Discord’s customer…
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Thousands of sensitive secrets published on JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify
Users of JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify leaked thousands of sensitive secrets, including credentials and private keys, WatchTowr warns. WatchTowr’s latest research reveals massive leaks of passwords, secrets, and keys across developer formatting platforms like JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify. Despite past incidents, exposed credentials remain rampant, sometimes even for critical systems. WatchTowr researchers highlight how easily sensitive data…