Tag: cyber
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CVE-2026-35616: Fortinet FortiClientEMS improper access control vulnerability exploited in the wild
Exploitation has been observed for CVE-2026-35616, a critical improper access control zero-day vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiClientEMS devices. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-35616, an improper access control vulnerability, has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day. Public exploit code has been identified and Fortinet products have a long history of targeting by malicious actors. Hotfixes have been…
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Trojanized PyPI AI Proxy Steals Claude Prompt, Exfiltrates Data
A malicious PyPI package, hermes-px, that masquerades as a “Secure AI Inference Proxy” while secretly stealing user prompts and abusing a private university AI service. Marketed as an OpenAI-compatible, Tor-routed proxy requiring no API keys, the package actually hijacks a Tunisian university’s internal AI endpoint, injects a stolen Anthropic Claude system prompt, and exfiltrates every…
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Why Cybersecurity Is the First Step in Preparing Your Company for an IPO
Preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a significant phase that requires careful planning across financial, legal, and operational areas. However, one critical factor that is often underestimated is cybersecurity. In the IPO journey, companies handle highly sensitive financial data, intellectual property, and regulatory disclosures, making them prime targets for cyber threats. A weak……
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Google Brings Lazy Loading to Media Files in New Chrome Release
Google has announced a significant update for its Chrome browser, extending native lazy loading capabilities to audio and video elements. This highly anticipated feature aims to improve web performance, drastically save bandwidth, and offer subtle security benefits by controlling when media resources connect to external servers. Expanding the Lazy Loading Attribute Web developers have long…
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Drift Protocol Hit in $286M Suspected North Korea-Linked Crypto Heist
Hackers have stolen approximately $286 million from Drift Protocol, a leading decentralized perpetual futures exchange on the Solana blockchain, in what security researchers believe may be a North Korea-linked cyberattack. The incident occurred on April 1, 2026, and is already being described as the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) hack of the year. Drift Protocol quickly…
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GitHub-Backed Malware Spread via LNK Files in South Korea
Hackers are abusing Windows shortcut files and GitHub to run a stealthy, multi”‘stage malware campaign against organizations in South Korea. The operation chains LNK files, PowerShell, and GitHub APIs to deliver surveillance tools while blending into normal enterprise traffic.The campaign begins with weaponized LNK files that contain hidden scripts instead of simple shortcuts. These older…
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Fake GitHub CI Update Steals Secrets and Tokens
An automated campaign abusing GitHub’s pull_request_target workflow trigger to steal CI/CD secrets at scale. The attacker, using the handle ezmtebo, fired off more than 475 malicious pull requests (PRs) in just 26 hours, impersonating routine CI configuration updates to trick maintainers. The campaign hinges on a risky but still common misconfiguration: using pull_request_target while checking out untrusted code from forks.…
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Fake GitHub CI Update Steals Secrets and Tokens
An automated campaign abusing GitHub’s pull_request_target workflow trigger to steal CI/CD secrets at scale. The attacker, using the handle ezmtebo, fired off more than 475 malicious pull requests (PRs) in just 26 hours, impersonating routine CI configuration updates to trick maintainers. The campaign hinges on a risky but still common misconfiguration: using pull_request_target while checking out untrusted code from forks.…
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North Korea’s Modular Malware Strategy Hides Attribution, Defies Takedowns
North Korea’s cyber program is shifting from monolithic “families” to a modular, portfolio-style malware ecosystem designed to survive exposure, frustrate attribution, and keep operations running under constant pressure. Years of sanctions, coordinated law-enforcement pressure, and rapid public disclosure of campaigns have forced Pyongyang to treat every tool as disposable. Once-static implants are now built with…
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Critical Claude Code Flaw Silently Bypasses User-Configured Security Rules
Anthropic’s flagship AI coding agent, Claude Code, was recently discovered to contain a critical security flaw that silently bypasses developer-configured safety rules. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute blocked commands, such as data exfiltration scripts, by simply padding them with 50 or more harmless subcommands. Claude Code allows developers to configure >>deny rules<< to prevent…
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Google’s Bug Bounty Program Hits Record $17 Million in 2025 Payouts
Google has announced a record-breaking year for its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). In 2025, the tech giant paid out more than $17 million to ethical hackers worldwide to help secure its platforms. This major milestone marks a massive 40% increase compared to 2024 and perfectly aligns with the program’s 15th anniversary. Over 700 security researchers…
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Alleged REvil Leader ‘UNKN’ Identified by German Authorities in New Takedown Effort
German authorities have officially put a face to one of the most notorious names in cybercrime. The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) recently identified 31-year-old Russian national Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin as the man behind the hacker alias >>UNKN.<< According to the BKA, Shchukin led the infamous GandCrab and REvil ransomware operations. Working alongside 43-year-old Anatoly…
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6 ways attackers abuse AI services to hack your business
Tags: ai, api, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ceo, china, control, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, email, espionage, exploit, framework, group, hacking, injection, leak, LLM, malicious, malware, marketplace, microsoft, monitoring, open-source, openai, service, skills, software, startup, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAbusing AI platforms as covert C2 channels: Cybercriminals are also abusing AI platforms as covert command-and-control (C2) channels by turning AI services into proxies that hide malicious traffic inside the flow of legitimate content.Instead of running a dedicated C2 server, malware is programmed to fetch commands and exfiltrate data through AI services, circumventing traditional security…
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Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allowed Attackers to Trigger DenialService Attacks
The Apache Software Foundation has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server (ATS). Disclosed on April 2, 2026, these flaws could allow remote threat actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions or execute HTTP request smuggling attacks. The vulnerabilities stem from how the server processes HTTP requests that contain body data.…
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Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allowed Attackers to Trigger DenialService Attacks
The Apache Software Foundation has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server (ATS). Disclosed on April 2, 2026, these flaws could allow remote threat actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions or execute HTTP request smuggling attacks. The vulnerabilities stem from how the server processes HTTP requests that contain body data.…
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Critical Dgraph Database Flaw Allowed Attackers to Bypass Authentication
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in the open-source Dgraph database system leaves servers exposed to complete system takeovers. Tracked as CVE-2026-34976 and carrying a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, this missing authorization flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to overwrite databases, read sensitive server files, and launch Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. Currently, all Dgraph versions…
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Hackers Breach ILSpy WordPress Domain to Deliver Malware
The official WordPress website for ILSpy, a highly popular open-source tool used by software developers to examine .NET code, has been compromised. Hackers successfully breached the site to redirect visitors and deliver malware, turning a trusted developer resource into a dangerous trap. The Redirection Attack Cybersecurity research group vx-underground confirmed the breach after receiving video…
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Poisoned Axios Package Spreads Cross-Platform Malware via Phantom Dependency
Hackers hijacked the npm account of Axios’s lead maintainer. They used it to push two malicious releases that silently installed a cross”‘platform remote access trojan (RAT) on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems. Axios is one of the JavaScript ecosystem’s most widely used HTTP clients, with over 100 million weekly downloads on npm, making it deeply…
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ResokerRAT Hijacks Telegram API to Command Infected Windows PCs
A newly identified Windows malware dubbed ResokerRAT abuses Telegram’s Bot API as its main command-and-control (C2) channel to remotely monitor and control infected systems without relying on a traditional attacker”‘owned server. By blending in with legitimate encrypted Telegram traffic, it becomes harder for network defenses to distinguish its C2 communication from normal user activity. When ResokerRAT runs,…
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2,000+ FortiClient EMS Instances Exposed Online as Attackers Exploit Active RCE Flaw
Tags: control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, fortinet, rce, remote-code-execution, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have issued an urgent warning for organizations using Fortinet’s FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS). Over 2,000 instances of this critical administrative tool are currently exposed to the public internet. Threat actors are actively exploiting severe vulnerabilities to take full control of these systems. These security gaps are tracked as CVE-2026-35616, which is a…
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36 Malicious Strapi npm Packages Deliver Redis RCE, Persistent C2 Malware
Tags: attack, control, credentials, cyber, malicious, malware, rce, remote-code-execution, spam, supply-chainA coordinated supply chain attack has been uncovered involving 36 malicious npm packages masquerading as Strapi CMS plugins, delivering a range of payloads including Redis remote code execution (RCE), credential harvesting, and persistent command-and-control (C2) malware. The campaign was carried out using four sock-puppet npm accounts umarbek1233, kekylf12, tikeqemif26, and umar_bektembiev1. Unlike typical npm spam…
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Google DeepMind Flags New Threat as Malicious Web Content Puts AI Agents at Risk
Tags: ai, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, google, intelligence, malicious, risk, threat, vulnerabilityAs artificial intelligence evolves from simple chatbots to autonomous agents that actively browse the web, a new cybersecurity threat has emerged. Researchers at Google DeepMind have identified a critical vulnerability they call >>AI Agent Traps.<< These are adversarial web pages and digital environments specifically crafted to manipulate, deceive, or exploit visiting AI agents. AI agents…
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How assured are the security protocols for NHIs
What Makes Non-Human Identity Security Protocols So Crucial? Where increasingly reliant on machine interactions, a critical question emerges for cybersecurity professionals: how do we secure these digital entities known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, the task of managing NHIs in cloud environments takes on unprecedented importance. This discussion uncovers why……
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FortiClient EMS zero-day exploited, emergency hotfixes available (CVE-2026-35616)
Defused Cyber has spotted a critical Fortinet FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-35616) being exploited in the wild. This time … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/04/forticlient-ems-zero-day-cve-2026-35616/
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Top 10 Best Identity And Access Management (IAM) Companies 2026
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2026, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has transcended its traditional role to become the foundational pillar of enterprise security. As organizations navigate the complexities of multi-cloud environments, remote workforces, burgeoning SaaS applications, and the relentless rise of cyber threats, the ability to accurately verify who (or what) is…
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Top 10 Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Solutions 2026
In the dynamic and increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape of 2026, privileged accounts remain the most coveted targets for cybercriminals and malicious insiders alike. From system administrators and database managers to automated scripts and applications, these >>digital crown jewels<< hold the keys to an organization's most sensitive data and critical infrastructure. A single compromised privileged credential…
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LinkedIn Hidden Code Secretly Scans Users’ Computers for Installed Software
A new investigation by Fairlinked e.V. claims that Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is running a massive, undisclosed corporate surveillance operation. According to the >>BrowserGate<< report, hidden code on LinkedIn's website secretly scans the computers of its one billion users to detect installed software and browser extensions. This scanning reportedly happens without user consent, disclosure, or any mention…