Tag: cyber
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Attackers Exploit LMDeploy Flaw in the Wild Within 12 Hours of Advisory
A critical Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in LMDeploy’s vision-language module was exploited in active attacks just 12 hours and 31 minutes after its public disclosure, with no proof-of-concept code required. On April 21, 2026, GitHub published security advisory GHSA-6w67-hwm5-92mq, later assigned CVE-2026-33626, a high-severity SSRF flaw (CVSS 7.5) in LMDeploy, an open-source toolkit developed by Shanghai…
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North Korean Fake IT Workers Infiltrate Firms to Dodge Sanctions
North Korean threat actors are once again leveraging deceptive remote work schemes to infiltrate global organizations, using fake IT worker personas to generate revenue and bypass international sanctions. A recent investigation, triggered by cryptocurrency security researcher ZachXBT, sheds light on the infrastructure and tactics behind this evolving campaign. ZachXBT identified the domain luckyguys[.]site as being…
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Lazarus Lures Developers With Backdoored Coding Tests
North Korea-linked hackers are using AI-assisted malware and backdoored coding challenges to quietly loot millions in cryptocurrency from Web3 developers. Expel assesses with high confidence that HexagonalRodent is a DPRK state-sponsored subgroup that likely evolved from fraudulent IT worker operations before pivoting fully to malware-driven theft. In just three months, the group exfiltrated data from…
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Xinference PyPI Breach Exposes Developers to Cloud Credential Theft
A severe supply chain attack has compromised the popular Python package Xinference, exposing developers to massive data theft. Threat actors uploaded malicious versions of the tool to the Python Package Index (PyPI), embedding a heavily obfuscated infostealer into the code. Xinference has over 600,000 total downloads, making this a significant security event for the software…
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Fake Wallpaper App, YouTube Channel Used to Spread notnullOSX Malware
Hackers are abusing a fake macOS wallpaper app and a hijacked YouTube channel to quietly deliver notnullOSX, a new crypto-focused stealer that targets Macs via ClickFix commands and weaponized DMG installers. The campaign is highly selective, going after victims with crypto holdings above 10,000 USD and using polished lures that closely mimic legitimate apps and workflows.…
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Fake TradingView AI Site Spreads Needle Stealer Through Phony TradingClaw App
A fake TradingView AI agent website is delivering Needle Stealer malware through a bogus “TradingClaw” assistant that can hijack victims’ browsers, drain financial accounts, and enable follow”‘on attacks. The campaign targets traders seeking automated strategies on TradingView, capitalizing on the current hype around AI trading bots and browser”‘based investing tools. The site imitates legitimate trading…
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Fake TradingView AI Site Spreads Needle Stealer Through Phony TradingClaw App
A fake TradingView AI agent website is delivering Needle Stealer malware through a bogus “TradingClaw” assistant that can hijack victims’ browsers, drain financial accounts, and enable follow”‘on attacks. The campaign targets traders seeking automated strategies on TradingView, capitalizing on the current hype around AI trading bots and browser”‘based investing tools. The site imitates legitimate trading…
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Checkmarx KICS Docker Repo Hijacked in Malicious Code Injection Attack
Tags: attack, cloud, credentials, cyber, docker, infrastructure, injection, malicious, software, supply-chain, threatA massive software supply chain attack has targeted the official Checkmarx KICS (Keeping Infrastructure as Code Secure) Docker Hub repository. Discovered on April 22, 2026, by Docker and Socket, the compromise involves trojanized Docker images and malicious VS Code extensions designed to harvest and exfiltrate highly sensitive developer credentials and cloud infrastructure secrets. Threat actors…
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Apple Patches Privacy Issue Exposing Signal Message Data Through Notifications
Apple recently rolled out iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 to patch a critical privacy vulnerability affecting millions of users. Released on April 22, 2026, this vital security update addresses a flaw that could accidentally expose sensitive message data from secure applications, most notably Signal. By downloading this update, users can prevent their private communications from…
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Tropic Trooper Uses Custom Beacon and VS Code Tunnels for Stealthy Remote Access
A new Tropic Trooper campaign that combines a trojanized PDF reader, a custom AdaptixC2 Beacon listener, and Visual Studio (VS) Code tunnels to gain and maintain remote access to targeted systems. The operation appears to focus on Chinese-speaking individuals in Taiwan, as well as victims in South Korea and Japan. It is attributed to Tropic…
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Claude Mythos Exposes 271 Zero-Day Security Flaws in Firefox
Mozilla has released Firefox 150, addressing a staggering 271 zero-day vulnerabilities. The security team identified these latent flaws using Anthropic’s early-stage Claude Mythos Preview AI model. This massive cleanup represents a major shift in how tech companies detect and defend against cyber threats. The Firefox team has spent recent months working alongside Anthropic to scan…
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Vulnerability Management und SBOM-Generierung sind Key beim CRA
Cyber Resilience Act: Effektives Vulnerability Management und automatisierte Erstellung einer Software Bill of Materials werden zentrale Erfolgsfaktoren für die Hersteller vernetzter Produkte. Mit dem Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) hat die Europäische Union erstmals einen verbindlichen Rechtsrahmen für die Cybersicherheit digitaler Produkte geschaffen. Für die Hersteller vernetzter Geräte, Maschinen und Anlagen rückt damit ein Thema… First…
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Ransomware, fraud, and lawsuits drive cyber insurance claims to new peaks
The 2026 InsurSec Report from At-Bay, covering more than 100,000 policy years of claims data, documents a 7% year-over-year rise in overall claim frequency and an all-time … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/23/cyber-insurance-claims-report/
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NCSC heralds end of passwords for consumers and pushes secure passkeys
UK National Cyber Security Centre is urging consumers to replace passwords and two-factor authentication with passkeys, following a technical study that shows they are more secure and easier to use First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366642156/NCSC-heralds-end-of-passwords-for-consumers-and-pushes-secure-passkeys
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Why Cisco Is Eyeing Buy of Non-Human Identity Startup Astrix
Deal Would Help Cisco Expand Footprint Beyond Authentication, ITDR and ISPM Cisco’s cyber M&A dry spell could soon come to an end, with the company reportedly in talks to acquire New York-based non-human identity startup Astrix Security for between $250 million and $350 million. That would represent at least a 25% premium to the startup’s…
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Interview: Critical local infrastructure is missing link in UK cyber resilience
Jonathan Lee, director of cyber strategy at Trend AI, argues for more focus on local and municipal cyber resilience First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366641946/Interview-Critical-local-infrastructure-is-missing-link-in-cyber-resilience
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UK to build ‘national cyber shield’ to protect against AI cyber threats
Security minister Dan Jarvis calls for artificial intelligence companies to work with government to develop AI-driven cyber defences First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366641790/UK-to-build-national-cyber-shield-to-protect-against-AI-cyber-threats
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5 zentrale Schwachstellen gefährden die IT-Sicherheitslage im Mittelstand
Ransomware, Phishing, gestohlene Zugangsdaten: Cyberangriffe verursachen im Mittelstand regelmäßig spürbaren wirtschaftlichen Schaden. Der aktuelle ‘Cyber-Risikocheck für den Mittelstand” von Trufflepig IT-Forensics, dem spezialisierten Cybersecurity-Partner für den gehobenen Mittelstand und den öffentlichen Sektor im DACH-Raum, zeigt auf Basis von 273 realen Angriffssimulationen (Penetrationstests) in mittelständischen DACH-Unternehmen, wo sich Angreifern die vielversprechendsten Einfallstore bieten. Besonders relevant für…
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NCSC Unveils SilentGlass, a Plug-In Device to Protect Monitors from Cyber-Attacks
The UK’s cybersecurity agency said the devices will be available for purchase by organizations around the world First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-silentglass-a-plugin-stop/
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UK Commits £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’
UK unveils £90m cybersecurity funding at CYBERUK to boost SME resilience, promote Cyber Essentials and a new Cyber Resilience Pledge, sparking industry debate First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-pledges-90m-for-cybersecurity/
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The Time Is Now to Prepare for CRA Enforcement
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, Hardware, international, law, network, resilience, software, supply-chain<div cla When the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was introduced into law in 2024, it represented one of the most significant regulatory shifts we’ve seen anywhere in the world with implications for how organizations build, ship, and maintain software. It establishes cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products sold within the European Union or…
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China’s cyber capabilities now equal to the US, warns Dutch intelligence
Dutch intelligence says the threat from Beijing is now largely going unmet and is so sophisticated its operations are regularly missed by intelligence agencies and cybersecurity defenders. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-cyber-capabilities-match-us-dutch-intel-says
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UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’
UK unveils £90m cybersecurity funding at CYBERUK to boost SME resilience, promote Cyber Essentials and a new Cyber Resilience Pledge, sparking industry debate First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-pledges-90m-for-cybersecurity/
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Malicious Google Ads Hit Crypto Users With Wallet Drainers
Malicious Google Ads are increasingly being used to steal cryptocurrency by draining wallets and harvesting seed phrases from unsuspecting users searching for legitimate DeFi apps and wallet services. Recent campaigns tracked by SEAL show a sustained, technically advanced operation that actively evades Google’s automated defenses while directly targeting both retail users and crypto organizations. In…
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109 Fake GitHub Repos Spread SmartLoader, StealC Malware
A coordinated malware operation is abusing fake GitHub repositories to distribute a LuaJIT-based loader, SmartLoader, and a follow-on StealC infostealer, with at least 109 malicious repos active across 103 accounts. The campaign blends cloned open source code, obfuscated Lua stages, and blockchain-backed C2 resolution to evade detection and keep infrastructure agile. Instead of relying on…
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Researchers Uncover SIM Farm-as-a-Service Operation Spanning 87 Panels in 17 Nations
Infrastructure intelligence firm Infrawatch has exposed a globally distributed SIM Farm-as-a-Service ecosystem powered by a single Belarus-based software platform called ProxySmart, identifying 87 exposed control panels across 17 countries and at least 94 physical phone-farm locations. A SIM farm is a physical rack of smartphones or 4G/5G USB modems, each loaded with active SIM cards…
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UK cyber agency handling four major incidents a week as nation-state attacks surge
Britain’s cybersecurity chief warned Tuesday that the country is handling four nationally significant cyber incidents every week, with the majority now traced back to hostile foreign governments rather than criminal hackers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/UK-cyberattacks-ncsc-china