Tag: cyber
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LG WebOS TV Vulnerability Enables Full Device Takeover by Bypassing Authentication
A security vulnerability has been discovered in LG WebOS TV systems that allows attackers to gain complete control over affected devices by bypassing authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability, disclosed during the TyphoonPWN 2025 LG Category competition where it won first place, affects LG WebOS 43UT8050 and potentially other versions of the smart TV platform. Vulnerability Mechanics…
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APT28 Exploits Signal Messenger to Deploy eardShell and Covenant Malware
Sekoia.io’s Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by APT28 that weaponizes Signal Messenger to deploy two previously undocumented malware families”, BeardShell and the Covenant framework. In early 2025, a trusted partner supplied samples that did not match any known infection chain, prompting a joint investigation. On 21 June 2025, CERT-UA…
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Millions of Customer Records Stolen in Cyberattack on Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen
Luxury retail giant Kering has confirmed a major data breach affecting its top fashion houses, including Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. The cybercriminal group known as Shiny Hunters claims to have stolen private details tied to as many as 7.4 million unique email addresses. Potentially millions of customers around the world may now be at…
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication via Social Login
A critical vulnerability in the Case Theme User plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack any account on vulnerable sites, including administrative accounts, by exploiting the social login feature. Site owners are urged to update immediately. On May 31, 2025, Wordfence Intelligence received a report of an Authentication Bypass via Social Login vulnerability in…
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AWSDoor: New Persistence Technique Attackers Use to Hide in AWS Cloud Environments
As more companies move their critical systems and data to Amazon Web Services (AWS), attackers are finding new ways to stay hidden inside cloud environments. AWSDoor is a tool designed to simplify and automate persistence techniques in AWS. Persistence lets an attacker maintain access even after initial breach remedies IAM-Based Persistence AWS Identity and Access…
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Top 10 Best MSSP (Managed Security Service Providers) in 2025
In today’s complex digital landscape, the volume and sophistication of cyber threats have outpaced the ability of most organizations to manage their security on their own. The escalating costs of in-house security teams, the global cybersecurity skills gap, and the 24/7 nature of cyberattacks have made it nearly impossible for businesses to maintain a resilient…
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Threat Actors Exploit MCP Servers to Steal Sensitive Data
Unvetted Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers introduce a stealthy supply chain attack vector, enabling adversaries to harvest credentials, configuration files, and other secrets without deploying traditional malware. The Model Context Protocol (MCP)”, the new “plug-in bus” for AI assistants”, promises seamless integration of AI models with external tools and data sources. Yet this flexibility creates…
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JLR Extends Production Halt After Cyber-Attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that its pause in production will last until at least Wednesday, September 24 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/jlr-extends-production-halt-after/
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SmokeLoader Employs Optional Plugins to Steal Data and Launch DoS Attacks
Active since 2011, SmokeLoader (also known as Smoke or Dofoil) has cemented its reputation as a versatile malware loader engineered to deliver second-stage payloads, including trojans, ransomware, and information stealers. Over the years, it has evolved to evade detection and optimize payload delivery, extending its reach through an extensible plugin framework capable of credential harvesting,…
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Improve Your Cyber Resilience with Data Security Platformization
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, ibm, infrastructure, mitigation, resilience, risk, software, strategy, threat, toolImprove Your Cyber Resilience with Data Security Platformization madhav Tue, 09/16/2025 – 05:14 Data Security Lynne Murray – Director of Product Marketing for Data Security More About This Author > Today’s organizations are drowning in the growth of many different cybersecurity tools”, an unintended consequence of trying to keep up with an evolving threat landscape.…
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New Phoenix Rowhammer Attack Bypasses DDR5 Chip Protections
A new variation of the Rowhammer attack, namedPhoenix, breaks through the built-in defenses of modern DDR5 memory modules. Researchers reverse-engineered the in-DRAM protections on SK Hynix chips and found blind spots that let them flip bits despite the most advanced hardware safeguards. Their work shows that every tested DDR5 module from the world’s largest DRAM…
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AISURU Botnet Fuels Record-Breaking 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack With 300,000 Hijacked Routers
The newly identified AISURU botnet, leveraging an estimated 300,000 compromised routers worldwide, has been pinpointed as the force behind a record-shattering 11.5 Tbps distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in September 2025. This unprecedented assault eclipses the previous 5.8 Tbps peak seen earlier in the year and underscores a dangerous escalation in botnet scale and sophistication. First…
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China slaps 1-hour deadline on reporting serious cyber incidents
Cyberspace watchdog tightens reporting regime, leaving little time to hide incidents First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/16/china_1hour_cyber_reporting/
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Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber-attack
Carmaker says it will freeze production until at least 24 September as it continues investigations<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/16/uk-wage-growth-slows-jobs-market-cools-business-live-news-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Jaguar Land Rover has extended its shutdown on car production, as Britain’s biggest carmaker grapples with the aftermath of a cyber-attack.JLR said on Tuesday it will freeze production until at least next Wednesday, 24 September, as it…
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Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber-attack
Carmaker says it will freeze production until at least 24 September as it continues investigations<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/16/uk-wage-growth-slows-jobs-market-cools-business-live-news-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Jaguar Land Rover has extended its shutdown on car production, as Britain’s biggest carmaker grapples with the aftermath of a cyber-attack.JLR said on Tuesday it will freeze production until at least next Wednesday, 24 September, as it…
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Spring Framework Security Flaws Allow Authorization Bypass and Annotation Detection Issues
A pair of medium-severity vulnerabilities in the Spring Framework and Spring Security libraries were disclosed on September 15, 2025. Both flaws involve the annotation detection mechanism used by Spring Security’s method security features and can lead to authorization bypass in applications that rely on parameterized types or unbounded generic superclasses. Users of affected versions should…
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Popular NPM Package ‘ctrl/tinycolor’ with 2M Weekly Downloads and 40+ Others Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
The NPM ecosystem is under attack once again, with a sophisticated supply chain compromise targeting the widely-used @ctrl/tinycolor package and over 40 other JavaScript packages. This latest incident represents a significant escalation in supply chain threats, featuring self-propagating malware that automatically spreads across the ecosystem. Diagram showing how phishing emails with malicious URLs or HTML…
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0-Click Linux Kernel KSMBD Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution via N-Day Exploit
A recent vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s KSMBD module allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system without any user interaction. KSMBD is a kernel-space SMB3 server that handles network file sharing. Researchers demonstrated a stable exploit against KSMBD in Linux 6.1.45, achieving remote code execution (RCE) with a success rate above…
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Apple Releases Security Update Patching Multiple Vulnerabilities in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Apple has released a comprehensive security update for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, addressing27 vulnerabilitiesacross multiple system components. The update, released on September 15, 2025, targets devices including iPhone 11 and later models, along with various iPad generations from iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation onwards. Critical System Components Affected The security patches span 23 different system…
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Microsoft Resolves Bluetooth Audio Problem in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Microsoft has addressed a widespread audio issue affecting Bluetooth speakers, headsets, and integrated laptop speakers in Windows 11 version 24H2. The problem stemmed from an incompatibility with Dirac Audio software on certain devices, causing audio devices to go silent and applications to stop recognizing them. Resolves Bluetooth Audio Problem Following reports from users and IT…
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Open Source CyberSOCEval Sets New Benchmark for AI in Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence
Open Source CyberSOCEval, a newly launched evaluation platform, is making waves in the cybersecurity community by demonstrating how artificial intelligence can transform malware analysis and threat intelligence. Developed by a group of independent security researchers, CyberSOCEval combines advanced machine learning models with real-world malware samples to offer organizations a clear view of how AI tools…
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Softwarestücklisten als Schlüssel zur digitalen Resilienz
Die Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) ist in Unternehmen noch nicht weit verbreitet, wird aber durch den Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) bald zum Standard. Viele Firmen stehen noch am Anfang und können mit SBOMs ihre Cyberresilienz stärken. Immer mehr Geräte sind mit dem Internet verbunden, vom Smart Home bis zur Industrie 4.0, und… First seen…
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Check Point veröffentlicht Cyber Threat Report für August
Die Bedrohungsdaten vom August machen eines deutlich: Cyber-Angriffe nehmen sowohl an Umfang als auch an Auswirkungen zu. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-veroeffentlicht-cyber-threat-report-fuer-august/a42020/
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HHS Offers $50B in Rural Health Grants Including IT, Cyber
Will Funding Offset Bigger Cuts Planned for Rural Health Under Big Beautiful Bill?. The Department of Health and Human Services has rolled out a $50 billion grant program to transform rural healthcare. The program – authorized under the Big Beautiful Bill – includes investment opportunities related to IT and cybersecurity. But is it nearly enough?…
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Notorious Cyber Gang Vanishes, Leaves Behind Chilling Trail
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters’ goodbye warns their tools will persist, heralding stealthier cybercrime. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/notorious-cyber-gang-vanishes-leaves-behind-chilling-trail/