Tag: cyber
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Integrate Gemini CLI into Your Kali Terminal to Speed Up Pentesting Tasks
With the release of Kali Linux 2025.3, penetration testers and security professionals gain access to an innovative AI-powered assistant, the Gemini Command-Line Interface (CLI). This open-source package brings Google’s Gemini AI directly into the terminal, offering natural languagedriven automation for common pentesting workflows. The integration of Gemini CLI marks a significant leap forward in the…
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Technical Details and Exploit Released for Chrome Remote Code Execution Flaw
A remote code execution vulnerability affecting Google Chrome’s WebAssembly engine has been publicly disclosed, along with a fully functional exploit. The flaw, discovered and reported during TyphoonPWN 2025, involves a regression in the canonicalization logic for indexed reference types in WebAssembly and a novel sandbox bypass via JavaScript Promise Integration (JSPI). Researchers from SSD Secure…
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Yurei Ransomware leverages SMB shares and removable drives to Encrypt Files
Targeting Windows systems, Yurei employs advanced file encryption and stealth techniques to maximize impact and minimize detection. Encrypted files are appended with the extension .Yurei, and victims receive a ransom note named _README_Yurei.txt with Tor-based contact channels. CYFIRMA has observed a new ransomware strain, “Yurei Ransomware,” developed in Go language and circulating in multiple malware…
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Chat-Leaks geben Einblick in Taktiken – Was die geleakten LockBit-Chats über Cyber-Erpressung verraten
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/lockbit-leak-chats-cyber-erpressung-a-15f4bb818abf2eeaff48316685c5f384/
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From Deception to Defense: Understanding and Combating Phishing
Phishing remains one of the most persistent and dangerous cybersecurity threats, now amplified by AI and deepfake technologies. Despite decades of mitigation efforts, attackers continue to exploit human behavior through deception and social engineering. A multidisciplinary approach”, combining technical innovation, behavioral science, and policy reform”, is essential to counter evolving phishing tactics and build long-term…
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Ransomware Gangs Exploit Remote Access Tools to Stay Hidden and Maintain Control
Modern ransomware operations have evolved far beyond simple opportunistic attacks into sophisticated, multi-stage campaigns that exploit legitimate Remote Access Tools (RATs) to maintain stealth and persistence while systematically dismantling organizational defenses. Ransomware is one of the most disruptive cyber threats, encrypting critical organizational data and demanding ransom payments for restoration. While early campaigns relied on…
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Nearly a third of bosses report increase in cyber-attacks on their supply chains
CIPS survey shows cyber threats have risen up the list of concerns for procurement managersAlmost a third of bosses have reported an increase in cyber-attacks on their supply chains over the past six months, as the fallout from devastating hacks on corporate stalwarts including Jaguar Land Rover highlighted a growing threat to businesses.Cyber threats have…
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Fraunhofer führt große Online-Befragung zur Cyber-Resilienz durch
Das Projekt CyberResilience.nrw Entwicklung cyberresilienter Software für eine widerstandsfähige Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft wird im Rahmen des Innovationswettbewerbs NEXT.IN.NRW vom Land Nordrhein-Westfalen gefördert. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/fraunhofer-fuehrt-grosse-online-befragung-zur-cyber-resilienz-durch/a42252/
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Reading the ENISA Threat Landscape 2025 report
ENISA Threat Landscape 2025: Rising ransomware, AI phishing, and state-backed espionage mark a converging, persistent EU cyber threat landscape. ENISA Threat Landscape 2025 report provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape in Europe. The report analyzes the events that occurred between July 2024 and June 2025, including nearly 4,900 verified incidents. This year’s…
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Redis Server UseFree Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Redis Server that could allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through a use-after-free flaw in the Lua scripting engine. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-49844, affects all versions of Redis that support Lua scripting functionality. Critical Memory Corruption Flaw Discovered Security researchers from Wiz, including Benny…
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Zimbra Zero-Day Exploited to Target Brazilian Military via Malicious ICS Files
A now patched security vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration was exploited as a zero-day earlier this year in cyber attacks targeting the Brazilian military.Tracked as CVE-2025-27915 (CVSS score: 5.4), the vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Classic Web Client that arises as a result of insufficient sanitization of HTML content in ICS…
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Asgard Malware Protector Reversed: Researchers Expose Its Antivirus Bypass Methods
SpyCloud Labs analysts have successfully reverse-engineered Asgard Protector, a sophisticated crypter tool prominently used to hide malicious payloads from antivirus detection systems. This crypter has gained particular notoriety for being the preferred choice among sellers of LummaC2, currently the most prevalent commodity infostealer in the cyberthreat landscape. The analysis reveals intricate evasion techniques that demonstrate the evolving…
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QNAP NetBak Replicator Vulnerability Allow Malicious Code Execution
QNAP Systems has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its NetBak Replicator software that could enable local attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-57714, stems from an unquoted search path element flaw that poses significant security risks to organizations using the backup solution. Vulnerability Details and Impact Assessment The…
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Hackers Turn AWS X-Ray into Command-and-Control Platform
Tags: cloud, control, cyber, framework, hacker, infrastructure, monitoring, network, RedTeam, serviceRed team researchers have unveiled XRayC2, a sophisticated command-and-control framework that weaponizes Amazon Web Services’ X-Ray distributed application tracing service to establish covert communication channels. This innovative technique demonstrates how attackers can abuse legitimate cloud monitoring infrastructure to bypass traditional network security controls. Diagram explaining command and control (C2) servers used by attackers to control…
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WARMCOOKIE Malware Operators Introduce Advanced Capabilities
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as threat actors behind the WARMCOOKIE backdoor malware have significantly enhanced their capabilities, introducing new features and maintaining active development despite law enforcement disruptions. The latest WARMCOOKIE variants demonstrate the threat actors’ commitment to expanding their operational toolkit. Four new command handlers have been integrated into the malware’s architecture…
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PoC Released for Remotely Exploitable Oracle E-Business Suite 0-Day
Tags: business, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, hacker, oracle, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayOracle has issued an urgent security alert for a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting Oracle E-Business Suite that allows remote code execution without authentication. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-61882, has now received public proof-of-concept detection capabilities from cybersecurity researcher rxerium. Illustration showing a hacker and icons representing cyber threats with a caption about the $10.5 trillion economic…
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PoC Published for Sudo Flaw Lets Attackers Escalate to Root
A proof-of-concept exploit has been released for CVE-2025-32463, a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Sudo binary that allows attackers to gain root access on Linux systems. The flaw was discovered by security researcher Rich Mirch and has garnered significant attention from the cybersecurity community. Critical Vulnerability in Sudo Binary CVE-2025-32463 represents a serious…
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CVE-2025-61882: Frequently Asked Questions About Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Zero-Day and Associated Vulnerabilities
Tags: advisory, attack, breach, business, cve, cyber, data, email, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, group, intelligence, mitigation, mobile, oracle, ransomware, remote-code-execution, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayFollowing reports the Cl0p ransomware group has been extorting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, Oracle released an advisory for a zero-day that was exploited in the wild. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding a newly disclosed Oracle zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in the…
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CVE-2025-61882: Frequently Asked Questions About Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Zero-Day and Associated Vulnerabilities
Tags: advisory, attack, breach, business, cve, cyber, data, email, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, group, intelligence, mitigation, mobile, oracle, ransomware, remote-code-execution, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayFollowing reports the Cl0p ransomware group has been extorting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, Oracle released an advisory for a zero-day that was exploited in the wild. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding a newly disclosed Oracle zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in the…
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Keeping Your Cloud Environment Safe
Why Is Non-Human Identity Management Crucial for Cloud Safety? How can organizations effectively manage Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to maintain cloud safety? For industries that heavily rely on digital infrastructure, such as financial services, healthcare, and even travel, managing NHIs can significantly enhance their cyber protection strategies. The key lies in understanding the role of NHIs……
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The Emperor’s New Clothes: Why Compulsory CBTs and Phishing Tests Keep Failing
Most phishing training, and indeed most compulsory computer-based training (CBT) modules, are largely ineffective in reducing incidents – and are therefore a waste of time and resources. Finally we have the data we need to challenge this, and find a better path to user awareness that may actually reduce the frequency and impact of cyber…
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The Guardian view on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack: ministers must pay more attention to this growing risk | Editorial
Tags: attack, business, computer, conference, cyber, cybercrime, finance, government, risk, supply-chain, threatCybercriminals pose a seismic and increasingly sophisticated threat to businesses and national security. Yet Britain seems remarkably ill-preparedThe cause isn’t clear, but the impact has already been devastating. More than a month has passed since Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was targeted in a cyber-attack that forced the car manufacturer to turn off computers and shut…
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Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year
Hackers are more likely to target educational institutions than private businesses, government survey showsWhen hackers attacked UK nurseries last month and published children’s data online, they were <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/02/kido-nursery-hackers-say-they-have-deleted-stolen-data”>accused of hitting a new low.But the broader education sector is well used to being a target. <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/05/uk-secondary-schools-suffered-cyber-attack-or-breach-in-past-year”>Continue reading… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article:…
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Pentagon decrees warfighters don’t need ‘frequent’ cybersecurity training
Beards, body fat, and cyber refreshers now frowned upon First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/02/pentagon_relaxes_military_cybersecurity_training/
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New XWorm V6 Variant Embeds Malicious Code into Trusted Windows Applications
In the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, staying informed is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. First observed in 2022, XWorm quickly gained notoriety as a highly effective malware, providing cybercriminals with a versatile toolkit for malicious activities. XWorm’s modular design is built around a core client and an array of specialized components…
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Despite More CVEs, Cyber Insurers Aren’t Altering Policies
With nearly 47,000 CVEs expected by the end of the year, organizations must balance comprehensive vulnerability management with strategic cyber insurance policy selection to effectively navigate this rapidly evolving threat landscape. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/more-cves-cyber-insurers-arent-altering-policies
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GhostSocks Malware-as-a-Service Turns Compromised Devices into Proxies for Threat Actors
On October 15, 2023, a threat actor using the handle GhostSocks published a sales post on the Russian cybercrime forum xss[.]is advertising a novel Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering. The post introduced GhostSocks, a service designed to turn compromised Windows machines into residential SOCKS5 proxies, enabling cybercriminals to bypass anti-fraud defenses and monetize infected hosts. The initial…
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SideWinder Hacker Group Targets Users with Fake Outlook/Zimbra Portals to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: apt, credentials, cyber, defense, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, login, malicious, phishingThe notorious SideWinder APT group has intensified its credential harvesting operations across South Asia, deploying sophisticated phishing campaigns that target government, defense, and critical infrastructure organizations through fake webmail portals. The campaign represents a significant escalation from the group’s August 2024 activities, which initially focused on 14 malicious webpages hosted on Netlify and pages.dev platforms.…
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Hackers Exploit Grafana Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary File Reads
Researchers at GreyNoise observed a sudden spike in attempts to exploit a well-known Grafana flaw. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-43798, allows attackers to traverse paths on a server and read any file they choose. Over the course of a single day, 110 unique IP addresses scanned GreyNoise’s Global Observation Grid for vulnerable Grafana instances. All…