Tag: cyber
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Ethereum-Based EtherRAT, EtherHiding Power Stealthy Malware Campaigns
Hackers are abusing the Ethereum blockchain to hide and control a new Node.js backdoor called EtherRAT, using a stealthy technique known as EtherHiding to make their command”‘and”‘control (C2) infrastructure difficult to disrupt. EtherRAT, previously profiled by Sysdig and linked to North Korean “Contagious Interview” activity, is a Node.js backdoor that lets attackers run arbitrary commands,…
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Google Warns of New Chrome Zero-Day Under Active Exploitation Users Urged to Update Immediately
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome desktop browser to address 21 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day flaw that is actively being exploited in the wild. Users are strongly urged to update their browsers immediately to version 146.0.7680.177/.178 for Windows and Mac, or 146.0.7680.177 for Linux . Active Zero-Day Threat The most…
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Microsoft Teams to Improve Privacy With EXIF Data Removal Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a wave of privacy and security updates for Microsoft Teams, headlining with a critical new feature that automatically removes EXIF metadata from shared images. These upcoming changes are designed to protect user privacy by default, streamline biometric data management, and enforce modern browser security standards across the platform. For cybersecurity professionals…
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Chinese Hackers Target European Governments in Espionage Campaigns
Chinese state-backed group TA416 had suspended its cyber espionage operations in Europe since 2023, noted Proofpoint First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/china-hackers-ta416-europe/
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Vim Modeline Vulnerability Opens Door to Arbitrary OS Command Execution
Vim is a widely used, highly configurable text editor, but a recently disclosed flaw highlights the risks associated with its file-parsing features. Tracked as CVE-2026-34982, a high-severity vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands simply by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted file. The issue affects all Vim versions prior to…
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Cisco Faces Alleged Data Leak as ShinyHunters Claims Responsibility
Cisco is actively dealing with a major cybersecurity incident after threat actors breached its internal development networks. The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging they stole sensitive source code and data affecting Cisco, Salesforce, Aura, and various AWS storage buckets. The breach stems from a recent supply chain attack involving…
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Top 10 Best Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Platforms in 2026
In today’s fast-paced software development world, where applications are released at an unprecedented rate, ensuring their security is more critical than ever. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) has emerged as a fundamental practice for modern development teams. DAST tools, often referred to as >>black box<< scanners, test a running application from the outside, simulating the…
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Iranian Handala Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel’s Gmail Account
The digital landscape has reached a point where no one”, not even the head of the FBI, is immune to a well-timed exploit. New reporting from Cyber Security News reveals that FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account was breached by the Iran-linked “Handala” hacker group. The hackers didn’t just take the data; they made…
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CrystalX Malware-as-a-Service Spreads via Telegram With Stealer, RAT Tools
Hackers are actively promoting a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform called CrystalX RAT through private Telegram channels, offering cybercriminals a powerful toolkit that combines remote access, data theft, surveillance, and even prank-based disruption features. Security researchers identified the campaign in March 2026, noting that the malware is being sold under a subscription model with three pricing…
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Cybersecurity Firm TAC Security Hits 10,000 Clients, Enters Top 5 in Global VM AppSec
New York, New York, April 1st, 2026, CyberNewswire TAC Infosec, a global leader in cybersecurity (NSE: TAC), with presence across 100+ countries, announced a historic milestone by crossing 10,000 clients 6,500+ of TAC Security and 3,500+ of CyberScope, since April 2024, delivering on its commitment to shareholders to achieve this by 2026. While building […]…
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Hackers Exploit Hotel Booking Systems to Send Fake Payment Requests to Guests
Hackers are increasingly targeting hotel booking workflows to trick travelers into handing over payment details, using a technique that blends real reservation data with convincing social engineering. The message references real booking details such as the hotel name, stay dates, or payment status making it appear legitimate. Instead of raising suspicion, the message feels like…
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Eight in 10 UK Manufacturers Hit by Cyber Incident in a Year
Most UK manufacturers compromised last year suffered financial loss, says ESET First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eight-10-uk-manufacturers-hit/
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UK manufacturers under cyber fire with 80% reporting attacks
ESET says factory outages, lost revenue, and supply chain disruption are becoming routine First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/01/uk_manufacturer_cyberattacks/
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PoC Exploit Code Published for nginx-ui Backup Restore Security Flaw
A critical security flaw in the nginx-ui backup restore mechanism, tracked as CVE-2026-33026, allows attackers to manipulate encrypted backups and execute arbitrary commands. Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit code has been publicly released, prompting an urgent need for administrators to update to version 2.3.4. Backup Integrity Bypass Flaw The vulnerability stems from a circular trust model where…
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North Korean Hackers Breach Axios Package, Target Windows, macOS, and Linux Systems
A North Koreanexus threat actor has hijacked the popular Axios NPM package in a high”‘impact software supply chain attack that can silently backdoor Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Between March 31, 2026, 00:21 and 03:20 UTC, attackers used a compromised maintainer account to push backdoored Axios releases 1.14.1 and 0.30.4 to NPM. The attackers changed…
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North Korean Hackers Breach Axios Package, Target Windows, macOS, and Linux Systems
A North Koreanexus threat actor has hijacked the popular Axios NPM package in a high”‘impact software supply chain attack that can silently backdoor Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Between March 31, 2026, 00:21 and 03:20 UTC, attackers used a compromised maintainer account to push backdoored Axios releases 1.14.1 and 0.30.4 to NPM. The attackers changed…
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CrewAI Hit by Critical Vulnerabilities Enabling Sandbox Escape and Host Compromise
CrewAI, a prominent tool used by developers to orchestrate multi-agent AI systems, is currently vulnerable to a chain of critical security flaws. By using direct or indirect prompt injection, attackers can manipulate AI agents to escape secure sandboxes and compromise the host machine. The primary threat stems from insecure fallback behaviors and configuration settings within…
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Windows 11 Update Fixes Critical Installation Loop Problem
Microsoft has rolled out an urgent, out-of-band update to fix a frustrating installation glitch plaguing Windows 11 users. On March 31, 2026, the company released KB5086672 to rescue devices trapped in an update loop caused by the recent March 26 preview release. When users attempted to install that specific package, their systems would abruptly fail…
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PyPI Telnyx Python SDK Backdoored to Steal Credentials on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Telnyx Python SDK on PyPI, using a multi”‘stage WAV steganography payload to steal credentials across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The backdoor lives in telnyx/_client.py and is triggered at module scope, so simply importing telnyx is enough to execute the payload before any application code runs. The rogue releases remained available for roughly 6.5 hours before PyPI quarantined them…
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TrueConf Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation in Southeast Asia Government Attacks
Check Point Research has discovered a critical zero-day vulnerability in the TrueConf video conferencing client. Tracked as CVE-2026-3502 with a CVSS score of 7.8, this flaw is currently being exploited in targeted attacks against government entities in Southeast Asia. Dubbed >>Operation TrueChaos,<< the campaign uses the application's trusted update system to deliver the Havoc post-exploitation…
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Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Hit by Vulnerability Enabling Sensitive Data Access
Artificial intelligence agents are transforming enterprise workflows, but they also introduce dangerous new attack vectors. Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 recently uncovered a significant vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) Vertex AI Agent Engine. By exploiting overly broad default permissions, attackers can deploy a malicious >>double agent<< to secretly exfiltrate sensitive data…
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Axios Front-End Library npm Supply Chain Poisoning Alert
Overview On March 31, NSFOCUS CERT detected that the npm repository of the HTTP client library Axios was poisoned by the supply chain. The attacker bypassed the normal GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline of the project, changed the account email address of the axios maintainer to an anonymous ProtonMail address, and manually released a malicious version…The…
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NPM Supply Chain Attack Uses undicy-http to Deploy RAT
A highly sophisticated npm supply chain attack that abuses a fake HTTP client package to deliver both a powerful RAT and a stealthy browser stealer. The malicious package, undicy-http@2.0.0, was uploaded to npm to impersonate undici, the official HTTP client widely used in Node.js projects. Despite the similar name, it contains no HTTP client logic;…
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Hackers Actively Exploit Critical WebLogic RCE Vulnerabilities in Ongoing Attacks
A maximum-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server is facing rapid exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2026-21962, this unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0. According to a recent honeypot study, attackers began weaponizing the flaw on January 22, 2026, the exact day public exploit code was released on…
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XLoader malware Sharpens Obfuscation, Masks C2 Traffic via Decoy Servers
XLoader’s developers have released new versions that significantly harden the malware’s code and hide its command”‘and”‘control (C2) traffic behind layers of encryption and decoy servers, making analysis and detection more difficult for defenders. This article summarizes the latest obfuscation changes introduced in version 8.1 and explains how the current C2 protocol works. Formbook first appeared…
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Are you satisfied with your current NHI management?
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? With cyber threats evolving, have you considered how effectively you are managing your Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? This crucial aspect of cybersecurity often flies under the radar, overshadowed by more traditional concerns. However, where reliance on cloud services grows, ensuring robust NHI management is not just recommended”, it’s essential.…
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Pentagon’s Zero Trust Push Faces a 2027 Reality Check
Analysts Warn Compliance Goals May Outpace Real Security Outcomes. The Pentagon’s zero trust overhaul aims to unify cyber defenses, but with a small percentage of target activities reportedly complete, persistent gaps in identity, data and governance are raising doubts about whether the 2027 deadline will deliver real security gains. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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The Open Back Door: Industrial Remote Access
Why Remote Access to Industrial Operations Is the Biggest Unmanaged Risk Remote access has become one of the largest unmanaged attack surfaces in industrial operations. Legacy VPNs and jump servers expose OT environments to serious risk. Learn how Cisco Cyber Vision’s Secure Equipment Access can secure vendor and engineer access while protecting critical infrastructure. First…
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Iran actors’ claims raise questions about larger cyber threat to US, allies
Questions are being raised about the veracity and tactics of Iran-linked actors, amid claims that a large trove of Lockheed Martin data is on the market. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/iran-actors-claims-cyber-threat-us-allies/816228/
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Iran actors claims raise questions about larger cyber threat to U.S., allies
Iran-linked group offers to sell data it claims to have stolen from Lockheed Martin. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/iran-actors-claims-cyber-threat-us-allies/816228/