Tag: cyber
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GodFather Android Malware Uses On-Device Virtualization to Hijack Legitimate Banking Apps
Zimperium zLabs has uncovered a highly advanced iteration of the GodFather Android banking malware, which employs a groundbreaking on-device virtualization technique to compromise legitimate mobile banking and cryptocurrency applications. Unlike traditional overlay attacks that merely mimic login screens, this malware creates a fully isolated virtual environment on the victim’s device, enabling attackers to monitor and…
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Microsoft Introduces Enhanced Security Defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Microsoft has announced a significant update to the security posture of its Windows 365 Cloud PCs, introducing new secure-by-default capabilities designed to fortify virtual desktop environments against modern cyber threats. These changes, set to roll out in the second half of 2025, reflect Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) and the evolving…
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Dover Fueling Solutions Flaw Lets Attackers Control Fueling Operations
A newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Dover Fueling Solutions’ ProGauge MagLink LX consoles has sent shockwaves through the global fuel infrastructure sector. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-5310, allows remote attackers to seize control of fueling operations, manipulate tank monitoring, and even deploy malware, posing a severe risk to transportation systems worldwide. Critical Flaw Exposes Global…
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Cyberangriff auf einen Baustoffhändler in Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Wir möchten Sie darüber informieren, dass unser gesamtes Unternehmen heute am 19.06.2025 Ziel eines Cyber-Angriffs geworden ist. First seen on leymann-baustoffe.de Jump to article: www.leymann-baustoffe.de/
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16 Billion Passwords Stolen From 320 Million+ Computers Leaked Online
Tags: apple, breach, computer, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, github, google, government, identity, Internet, leak, login, password, risk, serviceA staggering 16 billion login credentials, usernames, and passwords have been exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest data breach in internet history. The leak, which impacts major platforms including Apple, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Telegram, GitHub, and even government services, has put billions of online accounts at unprecedented risk of account takeover, identity…
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IBM QRadar SIEM Bug Lets Attackers Run Arbitrary Commands
IBM has issued a critical security update for its QRadar SIEM platform after researchers uncovered multiple vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw that allows privileged users to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The vulnerabilities, disclosed in a security bulletin published on June 19, 2025, could enable attackers to compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, or gain…
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How to conduct an effective post-incident review
Tags: breach, business, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, email, finance, governance, group, incident, incident response, lessons-learned, phishing, risk, service, software, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityPerform a root-cause analysis: Your post-incident review must include a root-cause analysis, Taylor says. “Identifying the underlying issues that caused the incident is essential for avoiding future cyber incidents,” he says.The post-incident review team should examine the root causes of the incident, whether they are technical, procedural, or human-related, and implement corrective actions and preventive…
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Tesla Wall Connector Hacked Through Charging Port in Just 18 Minutes
Security researchers from Synacktiv successfully hacked the Tesla Wall Connector through its charging port in just 18 minutes, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the device’s firmware and communication protocols. The Tesla Wall Connector and Its Architecture The Tesla Wall Connector is an AC electric vehicle charger designed for residential, public, and semi-public installations. Supporting both single-phase…
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Malicious Support Tickets Let Hackers Exploit Atlassian’s Model Context Protocol
A new class of cyberattack is targeting organizations leveraging Atlassian’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), exposing a critical weakness in the boundary between external and internal users. Researchers have demonstrated that malicious support tickets can be weaponized to exploit AI-powered workflows in Atlassian’s Jira Service Management (JSM), enabling attackers to gain privileged access and exfiltrate sensitive…
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How Financial Institutions Can Meet DORA Compliance with Crypto-Agility
Today’s financial systems are highly digital and deeply interconnected. That’s great until something breaks. Whether it’s ransomware paralyzing critical services or cryptographic vulnerabilities quietly eroding trust, disruptions are no longer rare”, they’re systemic. The Modern Heist Bank Report 2025 shows just how serious it’s become: 64% of surveyed financial institutions reported cyber incidents in the…
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Hegseth Faces Growing Pressure Over Cyber Leadership Vacuum
US Cyber Command Still Lacks a Leader – Months After Trump Fired Gen. Timothy Haugh. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions over the lack of leadership at U.S. Cyber Command following President Donald Trump’s April firing of Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh and concerns over the Pentagon’s inability to recruit top cyber talent…
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Over 100,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Privilege Escalation via MCP AI Engine
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team identified a severe security flaw in the AI Engine plugin, a widely used tool installed on over 100,000 WordPress websites. This vulnerability, classified as an Insufficient Authorization to Privilege Escalation via Model Context Protocol (MCP), has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High) and has been assigned the identifier CVE-2025-5071. Affecting…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy Malware Using Weaponized Calendly and Google Meet Links
The North Korean state-sponsored threat actor group, identified as TA444 (also known as BlueNoroff, Sapphire Sleet, and others), has unleashed a sophisticated malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency foundations. This intricate attack, uncovered by Huntress, leverages weaponized Calendly links and deceptive Google Meet invitations to deliver a barrage of malicious payloads, specifically designed for macOS systems. The…
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Silver Fox APT Uses Weaponized Medical Software to Deploy Remote Access Tools and Disable AV
The China-based advanced persistent threat (APT) group Silver Fox, also known as Void Arachne or The Great Thief of Valley, has been identified as the orchestrator of a complex multi-stage campaign targeting healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) and public sector entities. Active since 2024 and believed to be state-sponsored, Silver Fox is deploying cyber espionage and…
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China-linked group Salt Typhoon breached satellite firm Viasat
China-linked APT Typhoon has reportedly targeted satellite firm Viasat, the group has breached multiple telecom providers in the past. China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon hacked the satellite communications firm Viasat, the cyber-espionage group has previously breached the networks of multiple other telecom providers in the United States and globally. Viasat is a global communications company…
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Gamers Targeted! Fake Minecraft Mods Enable Attackers to Take Control of Your System
Minecraft, the wildly popular sandbox game with over 200 million monthly active players, has become the latest hunting ground for cybercriminals. Check Point Research recently uncovered a sinister campaign targeting Minecraft users through the Stargazers Ghost Network, a Distribution as a Service (DaaS) platform operating on GitHub. This network distributes malware disguised as legitimate Minecraft…
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Foreign aircraft, domestic risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, blueteam, breach, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, firmware, framework, government, Hardware, injection, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nist, phone, risk, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityCondensed threat matrix Legacy protocols create new attack surfaces : One of the banes of the OT world is the reliance on legacy technology that cannot easily be patched or upgraded without causing major disruptions. Similarly, the Boeing 747-8 employs a hybrid bus architecture. While it integrates modern flight management technologies like the Thales TopFlight Flight…
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UBS employee data leaked after cyber attack on supplier
UBS and fellow Swiss bank Pictet have been affected by a cyber attack on a procurement service provider First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626166/UBS-employee-data-leaked-after-cyber-attack-on-supplier
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Over Two Thirds of MSPs Hit by Multiple Breaches in Past Year, Survey Reveals
Today, Cybersmart, a provider of cyber risk management for small businesses, has released the findings from its second annual CyberSmart MSP Survey, which focuses on the security of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers. The 2025 report revealed that 69% of MSP leaders globally admitted to being hit by multiple breaches over the past 12…
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Krispy Kreme Data Breach Puts Employees at Risk of Financial Fraud
Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme has revealed that sensitive financial and personal data of over 160,000 individuals has been impacted following a November 2024 cyber incident First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/krispy-kreme-data-breach-financial/
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jQuery Migrate Library Compromised to Steal Logins via Parrot Traffic Direction System
Security researchers from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting the widely trusted jQuery Migrate library, a backward compatibility plugin used extensively in platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. The attack, which began with a routine URL inspection following unusual online activity, revealed a weaponized version of jquery-migrate-3.4.1.min.js. Sophisticated Malware…
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Hackers Deploy Amatera Stealer Using Advanced Web Injection and Anti-Analysis Techniques
Proofpoint has uncovered a rebranded and significantly enhanced information stealer named Amatera Stealer, derived from the previously known ACR Stealer. Identified in early 2025, this malware exhibits substantial code overlap with its predecessor but introduces advanced features and stealth mechanisms that mark it as a distinct and formidable threat. A Sophisticated Evolution of ACR Stealer…
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Krispy Kreme Data Breach Exposes Customer Personal Information
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has confirmed a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of over 160,000 individuals following a ransomware attack in late 2024. The incident, which affected both employees and customers, has raised concerns about data security at one of the world’s most recognized doughnut chains. Discovery and Immediate Response Krispy Kreme…
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Android Spyware SpyNote Masquerading as Google Translate Found in Open Directories
Our team stumbled upon a disturbing array of SpyNote spyware samples lurking in open directories across the internet. These misconfigured digital repositories, often overlooked as mere storage spaces, have become unwitting hosts to dangerous malware targeting Android users. Uncovering Hidden Threats in Open Digital Repositories Disguised as legitimate applications like Google Translate, Temp Mail, and…
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UBS Employee Data Reportedly Exposed in Third Party Attack
Banking giant UBS revealed it had suffered a data breach following a cyber-attack on procurement service provider Chain IQ First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ubs-employee-data-exposed-third/
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UK gov asks university boffins to pinpoint cyber growth areas where it should splash cash
Good to see government that values its academics (cough cough). Plus: New board criticized for lacking ‘ops’ people First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/uk_gov_asks_university_boffins/
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Telecom giant Viasat breached by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers
Satellite communications company Viasat is the latest victim of China’s Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group, which has previously hacked into the networks of multiple other telecom providers in the United States and worldwide. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telecom-giant-viasat-breached-by-chinas-salt-typhoon-hackers/
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Hackers Use VBScript Files to Deploy Masslogger Credential Stealer Malware
Seqrite Labs has uncovered a sophisticated variant of the Masslogger credential stealer malware being distributed through VBScript Encoded (.VBE) files. This advanced threat, which likely spreads via spam emails or drive-by downloads, operates as a multi-stage fileless malware, heavily exploiting the Windows Registry to store and execute its malicious payload without writing files to disk.…
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Viasat Targeted in Cyberattack by Salt Typhoon APT Group
Viasat Inc., a leading U.S. satellite and wireless communications provider, has been identified as the latest victim in a sweeping cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored group known as Salt Typhoon. The breach, which occurred during the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, was discovered earlier this year and highlights the growing threat posed by advanced…