Tag: cyber
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GOLD BLADE: Custom QWCrypt Locker for Data Exfiltration and Ransomware Deployment
Between February 2024 and August 2025, security researchers uncovered a significant campaign orchestrated by the GOLD BLADE threat group, previously known as RedCurl, RedWolf, and Earth Kapre. The investigation of nearly 40 intrusions linked to STAC6565 reveals a sophisticated threat actor that has evolved from traditional cyberespionage into a hybrid operation combining data theft with…
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Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 56 Vulnerabilities Fixed and 3 Zero-days
Microsoft’s final Patch Tuesday of 2025 has been released, addressing 56 vulnerabilities across its product suite. The December update includes patches for three zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild. Among the resolved flaws, two are rated as >>Critical,>Important
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Microsoft Copilot Outage Disrupts UK and Europe With Access Failures and Broken Features
Microsoft Copilot, the AI tool many businesses use daily, is facing significant problems today. Users in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe are reporting that they cannot access the service. Others say that even if they can log in, many features are broken or not working correctly. Microsoft has confirmed the problem. On their…
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Makop Ransomware Targets RDP Systems Using AV Killer and Additional Exploits
Makop, a ransomware strain derived from Phobos, continues to pose a significant threat by exploiting exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) systems and integrating new attack components, including antivirus-killer modules and advanced privilege-escalation exploits. Recent investigations by Acronis TRU researchers reveal that Makop operators have evolved their methodology to include multiple evasion techniques and secondary payload…
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GOLD BLADE: Custom QWCrypt Locker for Data Exfiltration and Ransomware Deployment
Between February 2024 and August 2025, security researchers uncovered a significant campaign orchestrated by the GOLD BLADE threat group, previously known as RedCurl, RedWolf, and Earth Kapre. The investigation of nearly 40 intrusions linked to STAC6565 reveals a sophisticated threat actor that has evolved from traditional cyberespionage into a hybrid operation combining data theft with…
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Organizations can now buy cyber insurance that covers deepfakes
Cybersecurity insurer Coalition said it will start covering certain incidents where AI and deepfakes lead to reputational harm. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/url-coalition-cybersecurity-insurance-coverage-deepfakes-reputational-harm/
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Organizations can now buy cyber insurance that covers deepfakes
Cybersecurity insurer Coalition said it will start covering certain incidents where AI and deepfakes lead to reputational harm. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/url-coalition-cybersecurity-insurance-coverage-deepfakes-reputational-harm/
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Majority of global firms plan to boost cyber spending in 2026
A report by Marsh shows companies are also focused on third-party risk mitigation. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/global-firms-boost-cyber-spending-2026/807413/
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React2Shell Exploit Campaigns Tied to North Korean Cyber Intrusion Tactics
Sysdig has found sophisticated malicious campaigns exploiting React2Shell that delivered EtherRAT and suggested North Korean hackers’ involvement First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/react2shell-exploit-campaigns/
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40 000 PhishingMails als Sharepoint- und E-Signing-Dienste getarnt
Check Point Software Technologies ist einer neuen Welle von Betrügereien im Finanzbereich auf der Spur. Mimecast wurde dabei für Phishing-Betrügereien missbraucht, um die Fälschungen legitim erscheinen zu lassen. Auch Docusign musste für die Cyber-Kriminellen als Deckmantel herhalten. Bei diesem Vorfall versendeten die Cyber-Kriminellen in den letzten zwei Wochen über 40 000 Phishing-E-Mails an etwa 6100…
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Seoul cyber investigators seize data, devices from ‘South Korea’s Amazon’ following data breach
Cyber investigators from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency seized devices and data from one of the country’s largest tech firms to find evidence uncovering how the breach took place. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/seoul-cyber-investigators-seize-data-korea-tech-giant
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Malicious MCP Servers Enable Stealthy Prompt Injection to Drain System Resources
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) sampling feature that enable malicious servers to execute stealthy prompt injection attacks, drain computational resources, and compromise large language model applications without user detection. The findings reveal three primary attack vectors that exploit the protocol’s inherent trust model and lack of robust security…
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Burp Suite Upgrades Scanner With Detection for Critical React2Shell Flaws
ActiveScan++, a widely used extension for the popular penetration testing tool Burp Suite, has released a significant upgrade. The scanner now includes specific detection capabilities for the critical >>React2Shell
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Hackers Exploit Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities to Spread MetaRAT Malware
LAC’s Cyber Emergency Center has identified a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting Japanese shipping and transportation companies. The operation, orchestrated by a China-based threat actor in April 2025, leveraged critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) to deploy >>MetaRAT,
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Malicious MCP Servers Enable Stealthy Prompt Injection to Drain System Resources
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) sampling feature that enable malicious servers to execute stealthy prompt injection attacks, drain computational resources, and compromise large language model applications without user detection. The findings reveal three primary attack vectors that exploit the protocol’s inherent trust model and lack of robust security…
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Akira Group Targets Hyper-V and VMware ESXi with Ransomware Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Hypervisors the invisible backbone of modern corporate IT have become the new primary battleground for ransomware groups. According to new data from Huntress, attacks targeting hypervisors to deploy ransomware have skyrocketed in late 2025. While hypervisors like VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V power virtually all enterprise virtual machines (VMs), they often lack the security protections…
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New Variant of Mirai Botnet ‘Broadside’ Launches Active Attacks on Users
Cydome’s Cybersecurity Research Team has uncovered a sophisticated new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet, designated as >>Broadside,
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Akira Group Targets Hyper-V and VMware ESXi with Ransomware Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Hypervisors the invisible backbone of modern corporate IT have become the new primary battleground for ransomware groups. According to new data from Huntress, attacks targeting hypervisors to deploy ransomware have skyrocketed in late 2025. While hypervisors like VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V power virtually all enterprise virtual machines (VMs), they often lack the security protections…
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Hackers Exploit Ivanti Connect Secure Vulnerabilities to Spread MetaRAT Malware
LAC’s Cyber Emergency Center has identified a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting Japanese shipping and transportation companies. The operation, orchestrated by a China-based threat actor in April 2025, leveraged critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) to deploy >>MetaRAT,
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Hackers Using FLIPPER Devices to Breach IT Systems Arrested by Authorities
Polish authorities have arrested three Ukrainian citizens after discovering sophisticated hacking equipment, including FLIPPER devices, during a routine traffic stop in Warsaw. The discovery marks a significant operation targeting cybercriminals allegedly traveling across Europe and conducting cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. Officers from Warsaw’s ÅšródmieÅ›cie district stopped a Toyota sedan on Senatorska Street. They found three…
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Malicious VS Code on Microsoft Registry Steals WiFi Passwords and Captures Screens
Security researchers at Koi Security have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting developers through the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. The attack uses two seemingly innocent extensions a dark theme and an AI assistant to unleash a potent infostealer capable of capturing screenshots, hijacking browser sessions, and stealing Wi-Fi passwords. The malicious extensions, identified as >>Bitcoin BlackCodo…
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Malicious VS Code on Microsoft Registry Steals WiFi Passwords and Captures Screens
Security researchers at Koi Security have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting developers through the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. The attack uses two seemingly innocent extensions a dark theme and an AI assistant to unleash a potent infostealer capable of capturing screenshots, hijacking browser sessions, and stealing Wi-Fi passwords. The malicious extensions, identified as >>Bitcoin BlackCodo…
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SAP Security Patch Day Fixes Critical Flaws in Solution Manager, NetWeaver More
SAP has released its December 2025 Security Patch Day updates, addressing 14 new security notes that fix multiple critical and high”‘severity vulnerabilities across key enterprise products. Administrators are strongly advised to review the latest security notes in the SAP Support Portal and apply the patches without delay to protect their SAP environments. The most serious…
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SAP Security Patch Day Fixes Critical Flaws in Solution Manager, NetWeaver More
SAP has released its December 2025 Security Patch Day updates, addressing 14 new security notes that fix multiple critical and high”‘severity vulnerabilities across key enterprise products. Administrators are strongly advised to review the latest security notes in the SAP Support Portal and apply the patches without delay to protect their SAP environments. The most serious…
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Akira Group Targets Hyper-V and VMware ESXi with Ransomware Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Hypervisors the invisible backbone of modern corporate IT have become the new primary battleground for ransomware groups. According to new data from Huntress, attacks targeting hypervisors to deploy ransomware have skyrocketed in late 2025. While hypervisors like VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V power virtually all enterprise virtual machines (VMs), they often lack the security protections…
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AI-Driven Tools Uncover GhostPenguin Backdoor Attacking Linux Servers
A sophisticated Linux backdoor named GhostPenguin has been discovered by Trend Micro Research, evading detection for over four months after its initial submission to VirusTotal in July 2025. The threat represents a new breed of stealthy malware designed to maintain a low profile while delivering comprehensive remote access and file system manipulation capabilities to threat…
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AI-Driven Tools Uncover GhostPenguin Backdoor Attacking Linux Servers
A sophisticated Linux backdoor named GhostPenguin has been discovered by Trend Micro Research, evading detection for over four months after its initial submission to VirusTotal in July 2025. The threat represents a new breed of stealthy malware designed to maintain a low profile while delivering comprehensive remote access and file system manipulation capabilities to threat…
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Burp Suite Upgrades Scanner With Detection for Critical React2Shell Flaws
ActiveScan++, a widely used extension for the popular penetration testing tool Burp Suite, has released a significant upgrade. The scanner now includes specific detection capabilities for the critical >>React2Shell