Tag: credentials
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That ‘angry guest’ email from Booking.com? It’s a scam, not a 1-star review
Phishers check in, your credentials check out, Microsoft warns First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/13/bookingdotcom_phishing_campaign/
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‘ClickFix’ Phishing Scam Impersonates Booking.com to Target Hospitality
Microsoft said the ongoing phishing campaign is designed to infect hospitality firms with multiple credential-stealing malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clickfix-phishing-scam-booking/
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Red Report 2025: Unmasking a 3X Spike in Credential Theft and Debunking the AI Hype
Credential theft surged 3× in a year”, but AI-powered malware? More hype than reality. The Red Report 2025 by Picus Labs reveals attackers still rely on proven tactics like stealth & automation to execute the “perfect heist.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/red-report-2025-unmasking-a-3x-spike-in-credential-theft-and-debunking-the-ai-hype/
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Apache NiFi Vulnerability Exposes MongoDB Credentials to Attackers
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in Apache NiFi, a popular open-source data integration tool. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27017, allows authorized users with read access to the system to view sensitive credentials used to connect to MongoDB databases. This security flaw affects multiple versions of Apache NiFi, prompting urgent action from users to…
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Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key
Tags: access, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, data, defense, encryption, fido, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, mobile, nfc, password, phishing, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, windowsBreaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 – 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard…
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How to detect Headless Chrome bots instrumented with Puppeteer?
Headless Chrome bots powered by Puppeteer are a popular choice among bot developers. The Puppeteer API’s ease of use, combined with the lightweight nature of Headless Chrome, makes it a preferred tool over its full-browser counterpart. It is commonly used for web scraping, credential stuffing attacks, and the First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Why Browser-Based Security Is Vital to Zero Trust Operations
Browser Isolation Protects Access Points as Remote Work Expands Attack Surface With 92% of organizations supporting remote connectivity and phishing attacks surging to record levels, browser-based security has become essential for zero trust frameworks to protect against malware, ransomware and credential theft. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/browser-based-security-vital-to-zero-trust-operations-p-3832
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Lazarus Group Hid Backdoor in Fake npm Packages in Latest Attack
Lazarus Group targets developers with malicious npm packages, stealing credentials, crypto, and installing backdoor. Stay alert to protect your projects. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-group-backdoor-fake-npm-packages-attack/
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PowerSchool Portal Compromised Months Before Massive Data Breach
Hackers used compromised credentials to access PowerSchool’s PowerSource portal months before the December 2024 data breach. The post PowerSchool Portal Compromised Months Before Massive Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/powerschool-portal-compromised-months-before-massive-data-breach/
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DCRat Malware Spreading via YouTube to Steal Login Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a renewed wave of attacks involving the Dark Crystal RAT (DCRat), a dangerous remote access Trojan that has resurfaced through a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model. Attackers are actively targeting gamers by distributing malicious software disguised as gaming cheats and cracks, primarily through YouTube. Malware Distribution Exploits YouTube Platform The attackers behind DCRat…
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Java Axios Package Vulnerability Threatens Millions of Servers with SSRF Exploit
A critical security issue has been identified in the Axios package for JavaScript, which poses significant risks to millions of servers due to server-side request forgery (SSRF) and credential leakage. This vulnerability occurs when absolute URLs are used in Axios requests, even when abase URLis specified. CVE-2025-27152 Overview The vulnerability associated with Axios is identified…
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Polymorphic Browser Extensions Could Target Credentials, Report Finds
Tags: credentialsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/polymorphic-browser-extensions-could-target-credentials-report-finds
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AI-Generated Fake GitHub Repositories Steal Login Credentials
Tags: ai, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, github, login, malicious, malware, tactics, threatA concerning cybersecurity threat has emerged with the discovery of AI-generated fake GitHub repositories designed to distribute malware, including the notorious SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer. These malicious repositories, crafted to appear legitimate, exploit GitHub’s trusted reputation to deceive users into downloading ZIP files containing malicious code. The campaign highlights the evolving tactics cybercriminals employ to…
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PlayPraetor Malware Targets Android Users via Fake Play Store Apps to Steal Passwords
A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed PlayPraetor, has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm CTM360. This operation involves creating fake Google Play Store websites that deceive users into downloading malicious Android applications. These apps, though appearing legitimate, are actually advanced banking Trojans designed to steal sensitive user information, including banking credentials and clipboard data. Operation Details The…
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95% of Data Breaches Tied to Human Error in 2024
Mimecast found that insider threats, credential misuse and user-driven errors were involved in most security incidents last year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/data-breaches-human-error/
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Lazarus Hackers Exploit 6 NPM Packages to Steal Login Credentials
North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a new wave of attacks targeting the npm ecosystem, compromising six packages designed to steal login credentials and deploy backdoors. The malicious packages is-buffer-validator, yoojae-validator, event-handle-package, array-empty-validator, react-event-dependency, and auth-validator have collectively been downloaded over 330 times. These packages mimic the names of widely trusted libraries, employing a typosquatting…
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Webinar: Credential security in the age of AI: Insights for IT leaders
On Tuesday, March 18 2025, at 1pm EST, I will be joining the experts at Dashlane for an online chat all about credential security in the age of AI. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/webinar-credential-security-in-the-age-of-ai-insights-for-it-leaders/
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Researchers Expose New Polymorphic Attack That Clones Browser Extensions to Steal Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a novel technique that allows a malicious web browser extension to impersonate any installed add-on.”The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target’s icon, HTML popup, workflows and even temporarily disables the legitimate extension, making it extremely convincing for victims to believe that they are providing credentials to First…
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Strela Stealer Malware Attack Microsoft Outlook Users for Credential Theft
The cybersecurity landscape has recently been impacted by the emergence of the Strela Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer designed to target specific email clients, notably Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird. This malware has been active since late 2022 and has been primarily used in large-scale phishing campaigns targeting users in several European countries, including Spain,…
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Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced “malvertising” spree
Malware stole login credentials, cryptocurrency, and more from infected machines. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/nearly-1-million-windows-devices-targeted-in-advanced-malvertising-spree/
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Strela Stealer Malware Targets Microsoft Outlook Users for Credential Theft
The cybersecurity landscape has recently been impacted by the emergence of the Strela Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer designed to target specific email clients, notably Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird. This malware has been active since late 2022 and has been primarily used in large-scale phishing campaigns targeting users in several European countries, including Spain,…
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Ransomware Groups Favor Repeatable Access Over Mass Vulnerability Exploits
Travelers found that ransomware groups are focusing on targeting weak credentials on VPN and gateway accounts for initial access, marking a shift from 2023 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-repeatable-access/
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Peaklight Malware Targets Users to Steal Credentials, Browser History, and Financial Data
Peaklight malware has emerged as a significant threat, designed to steal sensitive information from compromised endpoints. This information stealer is often distributed through underground channels and is sometimes offered as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), making it a continuously evolving and potent threat capable of bypassing conventional security measures. Peaklight’s primary goal is to exfiltrate sensitive data,…
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…