Tag: cyber
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New Android Banking Trojan Uses Hidden VNC for Full Remote Control of Devices
In late August 2025, Cleafy’s Threat Intelligence team uncovered Klopatra, a new, highly sophisticated Android banking trojan and Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that grants attackers full control of compromised devices and facilitates large-scale financial fraud. Active campaigns in Spain and Italy have already infected over 3,000 devices, targeting users of major financial institutions and draining…
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Hackers Actively Probe Palo Alto PAN-OS GlobalProtect Vulnerability for Exploitation
An uptick in internet-wide scanning activity indicates that threat actors are actively probing for systems vulnerable toCVE-2024-3400, a critical GlobalProtect flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Security researchers at SANS ISC observed a single source IP address 141.98.82.26, systematically targeting the GlobalProtect portal’s file-upload endpoint in an attempt to place and retrieve session files on…
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Warning: Malicious AI Tools Being Distributed as Chrome Extensions by Threat Actors
Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools by distributing malicious Chrome browser extensions that masquerade as legitimate AI services. These fake extensions, mimicking popular AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Meta’s Llama, are designed to hijack user prompts and redirect them to attacker-controlled domains for malicious purposes. Security researchers from Palo…
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CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited Libraesva ESG Command Injection Vulnerability
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, email, exploit, infrastructure, injection, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical security alert highlighting the active exploitation of a serious vulnerability in the Libraesva Email Security Gateway (ESG). Cataloged as CVE-2025-59689, this command injection vulnerability has emerged as a significant threat for organizations relying on Libraesva’s email security defenses. Libraesva’s Email Security Gateway is widely…
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CISA Issues Alert on Active Exploitation of Linux and Unix Sudo Flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released an urgent alert for system administrators and IT teams worldwide. Researchers have confirmed that attackers are actively exploiting a serious vulnerability in the sudo utility used on many Linux and Unix systems. This flaw, tracked asCVE-2025-32463, could allow attackers to gain full administrative control of affected machines. Sudo…
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Researchers Publish Technical Analysis of Linux Sudo Privilege Escalation
A team of security researchers has released an in-depth technical report on CVE-2025-32463, a critical local privilege escalation flaw in the widely used Linux sudo utility. The vulnerability, which affects sudo versions 1.9.14 through 1.9.17, allows a local attacker with standard sudo access to gain full root privileges by abusing the tool’schrootfeature. At the heart…
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Asahi Suspends Operations in Japan After Cyber-Attack
Japanese brewery giant Asahi revealed that a cyber-attack had caused a “system failure”, with order and shipment operations suspended in Japan First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/asahi-operations-japan-attack/
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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Threat Actors Exploiting MS-SQL Servers to Deploy XiebroC2 Framework
A surge in attacks targeting improperly managed MS-SQL servers, culminating in the deployment of the open-source XiebroC2 command-and-control (C2) framework. Similar in functionality to legitimate tools like Cobalt Strike, XiebroC2 offers capabilities for information gathering, remote control, and defense evasion, making it an attractive option for threat actors seeking a cost-effective intrusion platform. In one…
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UK and US urge Cisco users to ditch endlife security appliances
An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632046/UK-US-urge-Cisco-users-to-ditch-end-of-life-security-appliances
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UK and US urge Cisco users to ditch endlife security appliances
An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632046/UK-US-urge-Cisco-users-to-ditch-end-of-life-security-appliances
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APT35 Hackers Targeting Government and Military to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: credentials, cyber, government, hacker, intelligence, login, malicious, military, phishing, threatStormshield CTI researchers have identified two active phishing servers linked to APT35, revealing ongoing credential-stealing operations targeting government and military entities. In an active threat-hunting operation, Stormshield’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team discovered two malicious servers exhibiting hallmark characteristics of APT35 infrastructure. These servers, mirroring footprints documented by Check Point, are hosting phishing pages designed…
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VMware Tools and Aria 0-Day Under Active Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
Organizations using VMware hypervisors face an urgent threat as a local privilege escalation zero-day, tracked as CVE-2025-41244, is under active exploitation in the wild. Both VMware Tools and VMware Aria Operations’ Service Discovery Management Pack (SDMP) are affected, enabling unprivileged users to achieve root-level code execution without authentication. The vulnerability has been weaponized by the UNC5174…
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Malicious Code in Fake Postmark MCP Server Steals Thousands of Emails
A newly discovered attack on the npm ecosystem has exposed a deceptive backdoor embedded in a malicious package impersonating Postmark. The package, named postmark-mcp, quietly siphoned off thousands of emails from unsuspecting developers and organizations, all with just one line of code. Over the course of 15 incremental releases, the threat actor behind postmark-mcp built…
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Apple Font Parser Vulnerability Allowing Memory Corruption Attacks
Apple has released a security update for macOS Sequoia 15.7.1 to address a serious vulnerability in its font parser. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-43400, allows a maliciously crafted font file to trigger an out-of-bounds write. Exploitation could cause unexpected application crashes or corrupt process memory on affected systems. Apple patched this issue on September 29, 2025, as…
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Veeam RCE Exploit Allegedly Listed for Sale on Dark Web
Tags: backup, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, exploit, marketplace, rce, remote-code-execution, veeamA new dark web marketplace listing has sparked alarm in the cybersecurity community after a seller using the handle >>SebastianPereiro
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VMware vCenter and NSX Flaws Allow Hackers to Enumerate Usernames
Broadcom released VMSA-2025-0016 to address three key vulnerabilities affecting VMware vCenter Server and NSX products. The vulnerabilities include an SMTP header injection in vCenter (CVE-2025-41250) and two distinct username enumeration flaws in NSX (CVE-2025-41251 and CVE-2025-41252). All three are rated in theImportantseverity range with CVSSv3 scores between 7.5 and 8.5. CVE ID Description CVSSv3 Affected…
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New Harrods Data Breach Leaks Personal Information of 430,000 Customers
Luxury department store Harrods has become the latest victim of a significant cybersecurity incident after hackers successfully accessed personal data belonging to 430,000 customers. The prestigious London retailer confirmed that threat actors contacted the company following the breach, though Harrods has stated it will not engage with the attackers. Limited Data Exposure The compromised information was obtained from…
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Lunar Spider Infected Windows Machine in Single Click and Harvested Login Credentials
A sophisticated cybercriminal group known as Lunar Spider successfully compromised a Windows machine through a single malicious click, establishing a foothold that allowed them to harvest credentials and maintain persistent access for nearly two months. The intrusion, which began in May 2024, demonstrates the evolving threat landscape where initial access can rapidly escalate to full…
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Hackers Distribute Malicious Microsoft Teams Build to Steal Remote Access
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated campaign where threat actors are using malicious advertisements and search engine optimization poisoning to distribute fake Microsoft Teams installers containing the Oyster backdoor malware. The campaign targets users searching for legitimate Microsoft Teams downloads through search engines. When users search for terms like >>teams download,
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Cyber risk quantification helps CISOs secure executive support
In this Help Net Security interview, Vivien Bilquez, Global Head of Cyber Resilience at Zurich Resilience Solutions, discusses how organizations are rethinking cyber … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/30/vivien-bilquez-zurich-resilience-solutions-cyber-resilience-priorities/
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Feds cut funding to program that shared cyber threat info with local governments
The federal government’s not the only thing shutting down on Oct. 1 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/30/cisa_kills_cis_agreement/
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OT Operators Urged to Map Networks or Risk Major Blind Spots
Global Cyber Agencies Call for Exhaustive OT Inventories to Combat Threats. Global cyber agencies are urging critical infrastructure owners and operators to maintain definitive records of their complex operational technology environments, calling for exhaustive asset visibility as regulators shift toward prescriptive mandates to counter escalating threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ot-operators-urged-to-map-networks-or-risk-major-blind-spots-a-29596
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25 Recent Cyber Attacks That Serve as a Wake-Up Call for Businesses
Cyberattacks in 2025 have hit airlines, automakers, banks, and even city services, causing major disruptions and exposing sensitive data. These incidents show how businesses across every sector remain prime targets. Here are 25 recent cases that highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. Top 25 Recent Cyberattacks That Businesses Must Know 1. National Defense……
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UK, US urge Cisco users to ditch endlife security appliances
An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632046/UK-US-urge-Cisco-users-to-ditch-end-of-life-security-appliances
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Harrods hit by second cyber attack in six months
Data on approximately 430,000 Harrods shoppers was stolen in a third-party breach, but the cyber attack was not related to an earlier Scattered Spider incident, says the retailer. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632066/Harrods-hit-by-second-cyber-attack-in-six-months
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JLR tentatively restarts production, following £1.5bn government backing
Jaguar Land Rover is to resume car production after a £1.5bn government loan guarantee amid its cyber attack fallout. Debate is growing over the bailout and insurance First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632149/JLR-tentatively-restarts-production-following-15bn-government-backing
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Ukraine’s digital chief pushes for AI-first state amid war and cyber threats
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister is betting big on artificial intelligence’s ability to shape governance, education and even the battlefield. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-ai-state-digital
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New Spear-Phishing Attack Deploys DarkCloud Malware to Steal Keystrokes and Credentials
Tags: attack, credentials, cyber, detection, intelligence, malware, phishing, soc, spear-phishing, threatAdversaries don’t work 95 and neither do we. At eSentire, our 24/7 SOCs are staffed with elite threat hunters and cyber analysts who hunt, investigate, contain and respond to threats within minutes. Backed by threat intelligence, tactical threat response and advanced threat analytics from our Threat Response Unit (TRU), eSentire delivers rapid detection and disruption…
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Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: what’s the latest news?
How is the government helping the carmaker? Will jobs be protected? And when will production restart?<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/29/moral-hazard-fears-jlr-jaguar-land-rover-government-loan-gsk-ceo-astrazeneca-listing-dollar-shutdown-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been shut for almost a month after <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/02/jaguar-land-rover-cyber-incident-manufacturing-retail”>a cyber-attack that forced it to turn off computer systems in the UK, Slovakia, India and Brazil.The UK government has stepped in with…