Tag: cyber
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WhatsApp Tests Encrypted Cloud Backup Service for Safer Message Storage
WhatsApp is actively developing an independent, first-party cloud backup service featuring mandatory end-to-end encryption. This upcoming feature aims to reduce users’ reliance on third-party storage providers such as Google Drive and Apple’s iCloud. By bringing backup storage in-house, WhatsApp gives users greater control over their data privacy and device storage limits. All chat histories hosted…
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OilRig Hides C2 Config in Google Drive Image via LSB Steganography
APT-C-49 (OilRig), an Iranian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat group also known as APT34 and Helix Kitten, has deployed a sophisticated new attack campaign that conceals command-and-control configurations inside Google Drive images using LSB steganography. The group, which has been active since at least 2014, primarily targets government, energy, telecommunications, and financial sectors across the Middle…
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Critical LiteLLM Flaw Enables Database Attacks Through SQL Injection
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, cve, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, flaw, injection, sql, vulnerabilityA critical pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-42208, has been discovered in the popular LiteLLM gateway, allowing attackers to access databases without credentials. Cybercriminals have already been observed exploiting this flaw to target high-value secrets such as API keys and provider credentials. Overview of the Vulnerability CVE-2026-42208 is a critical flaw in LiteLLM, an…
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ClickUp Security Flaw Exposes 959 Emails Linked to Major Fortune 500 Firms
A major security flaw in the popular productivity platform ClickUp has exposed sensitive data, including 959 email addresses tied to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. The primary vulnerability stems from a hardcoded Split.io SDK token left inside ClickUp’s production JavaScript bundle. This script loads automatically whenever a user visits the platform’s content delivery network.…
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Fake KYC Android Malware Spreads via WhatsApp to Hijack Bank Accounts
A new Android malware campaign is masquerading as a “Banking KYC” verification app and spreading via WhatsApp messages to target banking users in India. The malware is delivered as an APK shared over WhatsApp, posing as an urgent bank KYC or account verification update similar to previously reported Indian banking fraud campaigns. Victims are told…
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Notepad++ Vulnerability Lets Attackers Crash App and Expose Memory Data
A new string injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3008, has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.9.3. This critical flaw allows attackers to crash the application or to instantly and secretly extract sensitive memory information. The Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging all users to immediately upgrade to version 8.9.4 to secure…
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Claude Opus 4.6-Powered AI Coding Agent Wipes Production Database in 9 Seconds
A Claude Opus 4.6-powered AI coding agent operating through the Cursor editor autonomously deleted the production database and backups of SaaS startup PocketOS in just nine seconds. The incident highlights critical security failures in AI guardrails and infrastructure access controls. The Nine-Second Data Breach Jer Crane, founder of automotive software platform PocketOS, reported that the…
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Fake Document Reader App Hits 10K Downloads, Spreads Anatsa Malware
A newly discovered malicious Android application masquerading as a document reader was found on the Google Play Store, infecting users with the notorious Anatsa banking trojan. The app, which had already surpassed 10,000 downloads before its removal, highlights the ongoing threat of malware slipping through official app marketplaces. The malicious app was hosted on the…
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How CISOs Need To Prepare For The Claude Mythos Era Of Cyberattacks: Experts
As CISOs rethink their approaches to exposure management and cyber defense following revelations about Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and AI-powered vulnerability discovery, gaining improved visibility and implementing compensating controls are the most important steps for many organizations alongside shifting to accelerated patching cycles, cybersecurity experts tell CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/how-cisos-need-to-prepare-for-the-claude-mythos-era-of-cyberattacks-experts
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Cyber crooks got Robinhood to send phishing emails to its own users
An email phishing campaign is currently targeting a subset of users of the Robinhood brokerage / investment platform and, judging by the comments on Reddit, some have fallen … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/27/robinhood-phishing-email-campaign/
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New Malware Hides Behind Obfuscation and Staged Payloads
A newly identified malware campaign is leveraging advanced obfuscation techniques and multi-stage payload delivery to bypass traditional security defenses, according to recent analysis from Joe Sandbox. The attack begins with a highly targeted spear-phishing email sent to employees of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and PPIC3 in Pakistan. The email impersonates an internal consultant…
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EU Proposes Forcing Google to Share Search Data With Rivals Under DMA
The European Commission has proposed new measures that could force Google to share key search engine data with rival platforms under the Digital Markets Act, or DMA. The move is part of the EU’s wider push to reduce the market power of major technology companies and create fairer competition in the digital sector. In a…
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EU Proposes Forcing Google to Share Search Data With Rivals Under DMA
The European Commission has proposed new measures that could force Google to share key search engine data with rival platforms under the Digital Markets Act, or DMA. The move is part of the EU’s wider push to reduce the market power of major technology companies and create fairer competition in the digital sector. In a…
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20-Year-Old Malware Rewrites History of Cyber Sabotage
Researchers have uncovered a malware framework dubbed fast16 that predates Stuxnet by 5 years. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/20-year-old-malware-rewrites-history-of-cyber-sabotage
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Utilities Tech Supplier Itron Discloses Cyber-Attack, Operations Unaffected
Itron confirmed a cyber incident but does not believe it is likely to have a material impact on the company First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/utilities-tech-supplier-itron/
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China-Backed Groups are Using Massive Botnets in Espionage, Intrusion Campaigns
China-sponsored threat groups like Salt Typhoon and Flax Typhoon are increasingly relying on multiple massive botnets comprising edge and IoT devices to run their cyber espionage and network intrusion campaigns, CISA and other security agencies say. The use of such “covert networks” makes it more difficult to detect and mitigate their campaigns. First seen on…
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Fake YouTube Downloads Spread Vidar Malware to Steal Corporate Logins
A new Vidar infostealer campaign is abusing fake software download links on YouTube to compromise corporate employees and sell their stolen credentials on Russian cybercrime marketplaces. In the investigated case, the victim was searching for software on YouTube and likely followed a link in the video description that led to a third”‘party file”‘sharing service. From…
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Microsoft Releases Enterprise Policy Option to Disable Windows 11 Copilot
Microsoft has introduced a new enterprise policy setting that allows IT administrators to silently uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app from managed Windows 11 devices, marking a significant shift in how organizations can control AI tool deployment across their fleets. The new RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp policy setting became broadly available following the April 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. It is…
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Burglar alarm biz burgled: ADT confirms cyber intrusion after ShinyHunters extortion attempt
Security giant says attackers grabbed ‘limited set’ of data. Crooks claim 10 million records First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/27/home_security_giant_adt_gets/
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Burglar alarm biz burgled: ADT confirms cyber intrusion after ShinyHunters extortion attempt
Security giant says attackers grabbed ‘limited set’ of data. Crooks claim 10 million records First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/27/home_security_giant_adt_gets/
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Fake Income Tax Notices Used to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting India’s tax season by launching sophisticated phishing campaigns that impersonate the Income Tax Department to deliver dangerous malware to unsuspecting taxpayers. The malicious operation uses fake assessment notices and tax compliance warnings to trick victims into downloading malware-laden files that grant attackers persistent access to compromised systems. The phishing campaign, which has…
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Linux ELF Malware Generator Evades ML Detection With Semantic-Preserving Changes
As Linux continues to dominate high-performance computing, cloud services, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, it has become a prime target for cybercriminals. However, while much research has focused on manipulating Windows executables to bypass security, the Linux Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) has largely been ignored. To address this gap, researchers at the Czech…
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Researchers Warn macOS textutil, KeePassXC Can Fuel Automation Attacks
Researchers are warning that widely trusted local tools such as macOS’s textutil and KeePassXC can pose unexpected security risks when used within automated workflows. The issue is not traditional vulnerabilities such as memory corruption or code execution, but how normal features behave when exposed to attacker-controlled input. Many engineering teams treat built-in utilities as safe…
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Fast16: Pre-Stuxnet malware that targeted precision engineering software
Fast16 is a pre-Stuxnet malware that tampered with precision software and spread itself. Evidence suggests links to U.S. operations during early cyber tensions. SentinelOne uncovered Fast16, a sabotage malware used in 2005, years before Stuxnet. The malicious code is written in Lua and targeted high-precision calculation software, altering results and spreading across systems. The malware…
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Italy moves to extradite Chinese national to the U.S. over hacking charges
Italy plans to extradite Xu Zewei to the U.S. over alleged hacks on COVID-19 research tied to state-backed operations. Italy is moving to extradite Xu Zewei, the Chinese national arrested in 2025 at the request of U.S. authorities on cyber-espionage charges, Bloomberg reported. The case stands out because it ties a single suspect, Xu, to…
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North Korean Hackers Target Pharma Firms with Malware-Laced Excel Attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers are using weaponized Excel-themed files to infect pharmaceutical and life science companies with malware, abusing Windows shortcut files, PowerShell, and cloud storage for stealthy data theft. The campaign begins with highly tailored spear”‘phishing emails sent to drug manufacturers and related life science organizations. Messages typically reference legitimate”‘sounding topics such as ERP…
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North Korean Hackers Target Pharma Firms with Malware-Laced Excel Attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers are using weaponized Excel-themed files to infect pharmaceutical and life science companies with malware, abusing Windows shortcut files, PowerShell, and cloud storage for stealthy data theft. The campaign begins with highly tailored spear”‘phishing emails sent to drug manufacturers and related life science organizations. Messages typically reference legitimate”‘sounding topics such as ERP…