Tag: cyber
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Interlock Ransomware Exploits Zero-Day in Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver to Disable EDR, AV
Interlock ransomware operators have been observed using a new process”‘killing tool that abuses a zero”‘day flaw in a gaming anti”‘cheat kernel driver to try to shut down endpoint defenses (EDR/AV). The activity was documented during an intrusion against a North Americabased education organization and shows Interlock continuing to evolve its internal tooling rather than relying…
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One Identity Appoints Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer
Alisa Viejo, United States, February 4th, 2026, CyberNewsWire One Identity, a leader in unified identity security, today announced the appointment of Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer. Munasinghe brings more than 15 years of experience leading global engineering organizations and delivering large-scale, customer-centric software platforms. In this role, he will lead the engineering organization and set…
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Supply Chain Attack Exploits Notepad++ Update Mechanism to Push Targeted Malware
Notepad++, a widely used text editor among developers, became the target of a sophisticated supply chain attack that compromised its update infrastructure for nearly 6 months. On February 2, 2026, the developers published a statement revealing that attackers gained control of the update mechanism due to a hosting provider-level incident occurring from June to September…
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CISA Warns of Exploited GitLab Community and Enterprise SSRF Vulnerability
Tags: api, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, gitlab, infrastructure, kev, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability affecting GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-39935, is now confirmed to be under active exploitation in the wild. Vulnerability Details The SSRF vulnerability in GitLab’s CI Lint API…
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Hackers Exfiltrate NTDS.dit File, Gain Full Control of Active Directory Environments
Active Directory serves as the central repository for an organization’s authentication infrastructure, making it a prime target for sophisticated threat actors. The NTDS.dit database, which stores encrypted password hashes and critical domain configuration data, is the crown jewel of enterprise security. Successful acquisition of this file can lead to complete organizational compromise, enabling attackers to…
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Threat Actors Conduct Widespread Scanning for Exposed Citrix NetScaler Login Pages
A coordinated reconnaissance campaign targeting Citrix ADC (NetScaler) Gateway infrastructure worldwide. The operation used over 63,000 residential proxy IPs and AWS cloud infrastructure to map login panels and enumerate software versions, a clear indicator of pre-exploitation preparation. The scanning activity generated 111,834 sessions from more than 63,000 unique IP addresses, with 79% of traffic specifically…
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CISA Adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk RCE Flaw to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities List
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a newly disclosed vulnerability CVE”‘2025″‘40551 affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The flaw is rated critical because it enables remote code execution (RCE) and can be exploited without authentication. According to CISA, the issue stems from a deserialization of untrusted data weakness (CWE”‘502), which allows attackers…
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ValleyRAT Masquerades as LINE Installer to Target Users and Harvest Login Credentials
A malware campaign where cybercriminals distribute a fake LINE messenger installer that secretly deploys the ValleyRAT malware to steal credentials and evade detection. Since early 2025, threat actors have increasingly used fraudulent software installers to deliver malware. This campaign shares techniques with previously discovered LetsVPN-themed attacks, including task-scheduler persistence, PowerShell-based evasion, and C2 communications via Hong Kong servers. Cybereason GSOC performed…
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Chrome Flaws Enable Arbitrary Code Execution and System Crashes
Google has released a new Stable Channel update for Chrome (version 144.0.7559.132/.133) on February 3, 2026, addressing two high”‘severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause system crashes. The update is rolling out gradually for Windows, macOS, and Linux users. According to Google’s security advisory, both vulnerabilities were discovered recently and could be exploited…
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Microsoft and Google Platforms Abused in New Enterprise Cyberattacks
A dangerous shift in phishing tactics, with threat actors increasingly hosting malicious infrastructure on trusted cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Google Firebase, and AWS CloudFront. Unlike traditional phishing campaigns that rely on newly registered suspicious domains, these attacks leverage legitimate cloud services to bypass security defenses and target enterprise users globally. When malicious content is…
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Critical Django Flaw Allows DoS and SQL Injection Attacks
The Django Software Foundation has issued emergency security patches addressing six critical vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of the popular Python web framework. Released on February 3, 2026, the updates fix severe flaws that could enable attackers to execute SQL injection attacks, cause denial-of-service conditions, and enumerate user accounts.”‹ Django is a widely used open-source Python…
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Global Threat Map: Open-source real-time situational awareness platform
Global Threat Map is an open-source project offering security teams a live view of reported cyber activity across the globe, pulling together open data feeds into a single … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/04/global-threat-map-open-source-osint/
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How Secure by Design helps developers build secure software
Security isn’t just a feature, it’s a foundation. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulations tighten, developers are being asked to do more than just write clean … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/04/cis-secure-software-design-guide/
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Shadow DNS Operation Abuses Compromised Routers to Manipulate Internet Traffic
A sophisticated shadow DNS network that hijacks internet traffic by compromising home and business routers. The operation, active since mid-2022, manipulates DNS resolution through malicious resolvers hosted by Aeza International (AS210644), a bulletproof hosting provider sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in July 2025. The threat campaign targets older router models, modifying their DNS configuration…
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Hackers Actively Exploit React Native Metro Server to Target Software Developers
Threat actors are exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability in React Native’s Metro development server to deploy sophisticated malware payloads targeting software developers worldwide. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-11953 and nicknamed >>Metro4Shell,<< allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on developer machines through a simple crafted HTTP request. Vulnerability Overview CVE-2025-11953 carries a critical…
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Are your secrets safe from cyber threats
How Do Non-Human Identities Reinforce Data Protection? How does one ensure that machine identities remain secure from cyber threats? This query emerges as organizations navigate the intricate web of digital systems, grappling with data protection complexities. The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) stands at the forefront of cybersecurity strategies, offering a robust method to safeguard……
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National cyber director solicits industry help in fixing regulations, threat information-sharing
President Donald Trump’s chief cybersecurity adviser said a forthcoming national strategy will kick off ambitious projects. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sean-cairncross-white-house-cybersecurity-strategy-iti/811255/
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Fake Dropbox Phishing Campaign Targets Users, Steals Login Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign that uses a multi-stage approach to bypass email filtering and content-scanning systems. The attack exploits trusted platforms, benign file formats, and layered redirection techniques to harvest user credentials from unsuspecting victims successfully. The attack chain begins with a professionally crafted phishing email containing a PDF attachment. The malicious payload leverages legitimate…
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Fake Compliance Emails Weaponize Word and PDF Attachments to Steal Sensitive Data
A newly observed phishing campaign is abusing fake “audit/compliance confirmation” emails to target macOS users and steal highly sensitive data. The campaign uses convincing business-themed lures and malicious attachments that masquerade as Word or PDF files to trick employees into executing an AppleScript-based payload. Attackers begin by sending emails asking recipients to “confirm the company’s…
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PDFly Variant Uses Custom PyInstaller Tweaks to Obfuscate Payload, Thwarting Analysis
A new malware variant dubbed “PDFly” is abusing a heavily modified PyInstaller stub to hide its Python bytecode, forcing analysts to reverse-engineer a custom decryption routine before any meaningful analysis can begin. A closely related sample, “PDFClick,” shows almost identical behavior, suggesting a small family of PyInstaller-based droppers that deliberately break standard tooling. Both samples…
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ASUS Discontinues “File Shredder” Feature to Patch Critical Vulnerability
ASUS has discontinued the File Shredder feature in its Business Manager software following the discovery of a critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-13348. The company issued a security bulletin on February 2, 2026, addressing a flaw affecting ASUS Business Manager version 3.0.36.0 and earlier releases. Rather than patching the vulnerability through conventional updates, ASUS opted to remove…
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Microsoft Takes Major Security Step by Disabling NTLM Authentication by Default
Microsoft is making a significant move to strengthen Windows security by phasing out NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager). This legacy authentication protocol has been part of Windows for over 30 years. The company plans to disable NTLM by default in upcoming Windows releases, replacing it with more secure Kerberos-based alternatives. NTLM is an old authentication…
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HoneyMyte Hacker Group Expands CoolClient Malware With New Advanced Toolset
The HoneyMyte APT group, also known as Mustang Panda and Bronze President, continues expanding its cyber-espionage operations across Asia and Europe, with Southeast Asia being the most heavily targeted region. Recent investigations reveal that the group has significantly enhanced its malware arsenal during 2025, introducing new capabilities to the CoolClient backdoor and deploying multiple browser…
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CISA official says CIRCIA cyber reporting update is ‘weeks’ away
“I think that we’ll have some news on CIRCIA in pretty short order, in the next couple of weeks, hopefully,” Nick Andersen, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told reporters. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-pfficial-says-circia-update-weeks-away
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notepad++ Supply Chain Compromise
Tags: advisory, attack, backdoor, china, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, defense, espionage, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, security-incident, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThreat actors compromised the update infrastructure for Notepad++, redirecting traffic to an attacker controlled site for targeted espionage purposes. Key takeaways: Beginning in June 2025, threat actors compromised the infrastructure Notepad++ uses to distribute software updates. The issue has been addressed and Notepad++ have released 8.9.1 which now includes XML signature validation (XMLDSig) for security…
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Sean Cairncross’ cybersecurity agenda: less regulation, more cooperation
Cut the regulatory burden, boost information sharing, and get Congress moving: that’s the pitch as the White House readies a new cyber strategy. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/sean-cairncross-industry-cut-cybersecurity-regulations-renew-cisa/