Tag: cyber
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Vidar Stealer Exploits: Direct Memory Attacks Used to Capture Browser Credentials
On October 6, 2025, the cybercriminal developer known as >>Loadbaks
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Millions of Credentials Stolen Each Day by Stealer Malware
The cybercrime ecosystem surrounding stealer malware has reached unprecedented scale, with threat actors now processing millions of stolen credentials daily through sophisticated distribution networks. Security researchers have been monitoring these operations for nearly a year, revealing an alarming infrastructure that processes victim data at industrial volumes through platforms like Telegram, forums, and social media sites.…
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New Rust Malware “ChaosBot” Hides CommandControl Inside Discord
A sophisticated, Rust-based malware dubbed ChaosBot has been exposed utilizing the Discord platform for its Command and Control (C2) operations. This isn’t your average botnet; it’s a new generation of threat that hides its malicious traffic by communicating over the popular, legitimate service, making detection significantly more challenging for traditional security tools. ChaosBot operates by…
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New Rust Malware “ChaosBot” Hides CommandControl Inside Discord
A sophisticated, Rust-based malware dubbed ChaosBot has been exposed utilizing the Discord platform for its Command and Control (C2) operations. This isn’t your average botnet; it’s a new generation of threat that hides its malicious traffic by communicating over the popular, legitimate service, making detection significantly more challenging for traditional security tools. ChaosBot operates by…
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New Salt Typhoon Attacks Leverage Zero-Days and DLL Sideloading
Salt Typhoon represents one of the most persistent and sophisticated cyber threats targeting global critical infrastructure today. Believed to be linked to state-sponsored actors from the People’s Republic of China, this advanced persistent threat group has executed a series of high-impact campaigns against telecommunications providers, energy networks, and government systems”, most notably across the United…
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Oracle October 2025 Critical Patch Update Addresses 170 CVEs
Oracle addresses 170 CVEs in its final quarterly update of 2025 with 374 patches, including 40 critical updates. Background On October 21, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2025, the fourth and final quarterly update of the year. This CPU contains fixes for 170 unique CVEs in 374 security updates across 29…
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Hackers Exploit OAuth Apps to Keep Cloud Access Even After Password Resets
Cloud account takeover attacks have evolved beyond simple credential theft. Cybercriminals are now exploiting OAuth applications to maintain persistent access to compromised environments, bypassing traditional security measures like password resets and multifactor authentication. Cloud account takeover (ATO) attacks have become a significant concern in recent years, with cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors increasingly adopting malicious OAuth…
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Companies want the benefits of AI without the cyber blowback
51% of European IT and cybersecurity professionals said they expect AI-driven cyber threats and deepfakes to keep them up at night in 2026, according to ISACA. AI takes centre … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/22/2026-ai-driven-cyber-threats-report/
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Companies want the benefits of AI without the cyber blowback
51% of European IT and cybersecurity professionals said they expect AI-driven cyber threats and deepfakes to keep them up at night in 2026, according to ISACA. AI takes centre … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/22/2026-ai-driven-cyber-threats-report/
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Self-propagating worm found in marketplaces for Visual Studio Code extensions
Tags: access, application-security, attack, backdoor, backup, best-practice, blockchain, breach, ciso, control, credentials, crime, crypto, cyber, data, data-breach, endpoint, framework, github, gitlab, google, government, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, resilience, risk, sans, security-incident, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, wormMarketplaces targeted: The Koi Security report is the latest in a series of warnings that threat actors are increasingly targeting VS Code marketplaces in supply chain attacks. Last week, Koi Security exposed a threat actor dubbed TigerJack spreading malicious extensions. And researchers at Wiz just published research showing the widespread abuse of the OpenVSX and…
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Japanese retailer Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on logistics partner
Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on its logistics partner Askul, disrupting orders, app services, and website access. Japanese retailer giant Muji suspended online sales after a ransomware attack hit its logistics partner Askul. The cyber incident disrupted deliveries and online store functions, including orders and app services. >>Due to a logistics issue…
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‘PassiveNeuron’ Cyber Spies Target Orgs with Custom Malware
A persistent cyber espionage campaign focused on SQL servers is targeting government, industrial and financial sectors across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/-passiveneuron-cyber-spies-target-industrial-financial-orgs
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Britisches Militär von Cyberattacke getroffen
Großbritannien wird immer häufiger Ziel von schwerwiegenden Cyberangriffen. Jetzt hat es das Militär getroffen.Laut einem Bericht der britischen Zeitung Daily Mail ist es russischen Hackern gelungen, Hunderte sensibler Militärdokumente zu ergaunern. Darunter befinden sich demnach Informationen zu acht Stützpunkten der Royal Air Force und der Royal Navy.Der von der Boulevardzeitung als ‘katastrophal” bezeichnete Sicherheitsvorfall geht auf…
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Russian State-Sponsored COLDRIVER Group Deploys New Malware After Exposure of LOSTKEYS
Following the public disclosure of its LOSTKEYS malware in May 2025, the Russian state-sponsored threat group known as COLDRIVER, also tracked under aliases such as UNC4057, Star Blizzard, and Callisto, has rapidly evolved its cyber operations. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/coldriver-new-malware-after-lostkeys-exposure/
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Britisches Militär von Cyberattacke getroffen
Großbritannien wird immer häufiger Ziel von schwerwiegenden Cyberangriffen. Jetzt hat es das Militär getroffen.Laut einem Bericht der britischen Zeitung Daily Mail ist es russischen Hackern gelungen, Hunderte sensibler Militärdokumente zu ergaunern. Darunter befinden sich demnach Informationen zu acht Stützpunkten der Royal Air Force und der Royal Navy.Der von der Boulevardzeitung als ‘katastrophal” bezeichnete Sicherheitsvorfall geht auf…
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Russian State-Sponsored COLDRIVER Group Deploys New Malware After Exposure of LOSTKEYS
Following the public disclosure of its LOSTKEYS malware in May 2025, the Russian state-sponsored threat group known as COLDRIVER, also tracked under aliases such as UNC4057, Star Blizzard, and Callisto, has rapidly evolved its cyber operations. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/coldriver-new-malware-after-lostkeys-exposure/
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Sensitive Data via Indirect Prompt Injection
A vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot allowed attackers to trick the AI assistant into fetching and exfiltrating sensitive tenant data by hiding instructions in a document. The AI then encoded the data into a malicious Mermaid diagram that, when clicked, sent the stolen information to an attacker’s server. When Microsoft 365 Copilot was asked to…
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PassiveNeuron Targets High-Profile Servers to Deploy Malware
A sophisticated cyberespionage campaign dubbed PassiveNeuron has emerged from the shadows after months of dormancy, with security researchers uncovering fresh details about its operations and attack methods. The campaign, first detected in June 2024, has resurfaced with renewed vigor, targeting government, financial and industrial organizations across Asia, Africa and Latin America with previously unknown malware…
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Sendmarc appoints Dan Levinson as Customer Success Director in North America
Wilmington, Delaware, October 21st, 2025, CyberNewsWire Sendmarc has announced the appointment of Dan Levinson as Customer Success Director North America, furthering the company’s regional expansion and commitment to providing expert, locally aligned support to organizations across the continent. Levinson will lead the development of customer success programs that help businesses strengthen their email security […]…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Sensitive Data via Indirect Prompt Injection
A vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot allowed attackers to trick the AI assistant into fetching and exfiltrating sensitive tenant data by hiding instructions in a document. The AI then encoded the data into a malicious Mermaid diagram that, when clicked, sent the stolen information to an attacker’s server. When Microsoft 365 Copilot was asked to…
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Dataminr’s $290 million ThreatConnect deal expands AI for real-time cyber defense
Dataminr has announced its intent to acquire ThreatConnect in a transaction valuing the company at $290 million. The fusion of Dataminr’s AI platform for public data signals … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/21/dataminr-threatconnect-acquisition/
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New Luma Infostealer Malware Steals Browser Data, Cryptocurrency, and Remote Access Accounts
Luma Infostealer, a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offering, has emerged as a potent threat targeting high-value credentials such as web browser cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and VPN/RDP account information. Beyond isolated theft, threat actors are employing Luma in the initial infiltration stages of complex campaigns”, ransomware deployment, account hijacking, and internal network compromise. The stolen data fuels identity…
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Decoding Microsoft 365 Audit Logs Using Bitfield Mapping: An Investigation Report
Understanding exactly how users authenticate to cloud services is crucial for effective security monitoring. A recently refined bitfield mapping technique decodes the opaque UserAuthenticationMethod values in Microsoft 365 audit logs, transforming numeric codes into actionable, human-readable descriptions. This breakthrough empowers incident responders to identify primary authentication methods even when only Microsoft 365 audit logs are…
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Apache Syncope Groovy Flaw Allows Remote Code Injection
Apache Syncope, has disclosed a critical security vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-57738, impacts all Apache Syncope versions 3.x before 3.0.14 and 4.x before 4.0.2, exposing organisations to potential system compromise through malicious Groovy code injection.”‹ Vulnerability Details and Attack Mechanism The vulnerability exists…
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Threat Actors Reportedly Marketing Monolock Ransomware on Dark Web Forums
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, encryption, malicious, marketplace, monitoring, ransomware, software, threatA recent surge in underground cybercrime chatter has shone a spotlight on Monolock Ransomware V1.0, as multiple posts on dark web forums claim that the malicious software is now available for purchase. Cybersecurity researchers monitoring illicit marketplaces report that threat actors are advertising a fully functional ransomware strain, complete with encryption modules, key exchange mechanisms,…
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Apache Syncope Groovy Flaw Allows Remote Code Injection
Apache Syncope, has disclosed a critical security vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-57738, impacts all Apache Syncope versions 3.x before 3.0.14 and 4.x before 4.0.2, exposing organisations to potential system compromise through malicious Groovy code injection.”‹ Vulnerability Details and Attack Mechanism The vulnerability exists…
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Threat Actors Reportedly Marketing Monolock Ransomware on Dark Web Forums
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, encryption, malicious, marketplace, monitoring, ransomware, software, threatA recent surge in underground cybercrime chatter has shone a spotlight on Monolock Ransomware V1.0, as multiple posts on dark web forums claim that the malicious software is now available for purchase. Cybersecurity researchers monitoring illicit marketplaces report that threat actors are advertising a fully functional ransomware strain, complete with encryption modules, key exchange mechanisms,…
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KI-Prompt-Manipulation öffnet die Büchse der Pandora
Die rasche Integration von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in Unternehmen tritt an, die Effizienz von Geschäftsabläufen zu revolutionieren, Arbeitsabläufe zu rationalisieren und Entscheidungsprozesse zu beschleunigen. Allerdings birgt die Nutzung dieser Tools in den falschen Händen ebenso große Risiken. Der Cyber-Security-Awareness-Monat ruft zur Wachsamkeit auf angesichts der sich rapide entwickelnden Angriffsmethoden mit Hilfe von KI. Der neueste…
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CISA Warns of Oracle E-Business Suite SSRF Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, business, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, oracle, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after detecting active exploitation in the wild. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-61884, poses significant risks to organizations running the widely-deployed enterprise resource planning software. Critical SSRF Flaw Requires Immediate Action CVE-2025-61884 is a…
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CISOs’ security priorities reveal an augmented cyber agenda
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, edr, email, framework, governance, healthcare, incident response, intelligence, malware, microsoft, mssp, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustCSOConsequently, 41% are planning to leverage AI to detect threats, for anomaly detection, and to automate security responses. Other respondents cited plans to leverage AI for malware detection and real-time risk prediction (39%), as well as DLP and improving enterprise system visibility.Further, 40% expect to see AI enhancements as part of their existing security systems,…