Tag: cyber
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Researchers Uncover SuperShell Payloads and Various Tools in Hacker’s Open Directories
Tags: control, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, linux, malicious, open-source, risk, software, toolCybersecurity researchers at Hunt have uncovered a server hosting advanced malicious tools, including SuperShell command-and-control (C2) payloads and a Linux ELF Cobalt Strike beacon. The discovery, originating from a routine search for open-source proxy software, highlights the pervasive risks of unsecured infrastructure and the sophistication of modern cyber threats. Hunt’s continuous scanning of public IPv4…
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Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Uyghur Exiles with Trojanized Language Software
A sophisticated cyberattack targeted senior members of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), the largest Uyghur diaspora organization, using a weaponized version of UyghurEditPP-a trusted open-source Uyghur language text editor. This incident exemplifies the technical evolution of digital transnational repression and the exploitation of cultural software by state-aligned threat actors, likely linked to the Chinese government.…
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From Mission-Centric to People-Centric: Competitive Leadership in Cyber
Making a case for empathy in cyber-leadership roles as a strategic business advantage. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/mission-people-competitive-leadership-cyber
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Konni APT Deploys Multi-Stage Malware in Targeted Organizational Attacks
A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign, potentially orchestrated by the North Korean Konni Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been identified targeting entities predominantly in South Korea. Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a meticulously crafted attack chain that leverages advanced obfuscation techniques and persistent mechanisms to compromise systems and exfiltrate sensitive data. This campaign underscores the persistent…
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Outlaw Cybergang Launches Global Attacks on Linux Environments with New Malware
The Outlaw cybergang, also known as “Dota,” has intensified its global assault on Linux environments, exploiting weak or default SSH credentials to deploy a Perl-based crypto mining botnet. Detailed insights from a recent incident response case in Brazil, handled by Kaspersky, reveal the group’s evolving tactics. Sophisticated Threat Targets Weak SSH Credentials The attackers target…
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Google Reports 75 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in the Wild
In a comprehensive report released by the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), 75 zero-day vulnerabilities were identified as actively exploited in the wild throughout 2024, marking a slight decline from 98 in 2023 but an increase from 63 in 2022. These vulnerabilities, defined as flaws exploited before a patch becomes publicly available, underscore a persistent…
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New Gremlin Stealer Advertised on Hacker Forums Targets Credit Card Data and Login Credentials
A formidable new information-stealing malware dubbed Gremlin Stealer has surfaced in the cybercrime underground, actively promoted since mid-March 2025 on platforms like the Telegram channel CoderSharp. Discovered by Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto Networks, this malware, crafted in C#, poses a significant risk to individuals and organizations by targeting a wide array of sensitive…
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20.5 Million DDoS Barrage Shattered Records Leading Attack Fired Off 4.8 Billion Packets
Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for the first quarter of 2025 reveals that the company mitigated a record-shattering 20.5 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, marking a 358% surge year-over-year and a 198% increase quarter-over-quarter compared to the previous period. This unprecedented volume, representing 96% of the total attacks blocked throughout the entire year…
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Cybercriminals Use GetShared to Sneak Malware Through Enterprise Shields
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging legitimate file-sharing platforms like GetShared to bypass enterprise email security systems. A recent case involving a former colleague, previously employed at Kaspersky, highlights this emerging threat. The individual received an authentic-looking email notification from GetShared, a genuine service for transferring large files, claiming that a file named >>DESIGN LOGO.rar
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Verizon 2025 Report Highlights Surge in Cyberattacks Through Third Parties
Verizon Business unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) today, painting a stark picture of the escalating cyber threat landscape. Analyzing over 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches, the report reveals a alarming 30% involvement of third parties in breaches-a figure that has doubled from previous years. This underscores the growing risks…
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GPUAF: Two Methods to Root Qualcomm-Based Android Phones
Security researchers have exposed critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm GPU drivers, impacting a vast array of Android devices from brands like Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi, and Vivo. These exploits, centered around the GPU Address Fault (GPUAF) primitive, target the kgsl_mem_entry and Virtual Buffer Object (VBO) structures. By leveraging race conditions and memory management flaws, attackers can achieve…
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M&S cyber-attack linked to hacking group Scattered Spider
Reports on group thought to have previously hit MGM Resorts come as Marks & Spencer online orders remain pausedA major cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer has been linked to a hacking collective known as Scattered Spider, which is previously thought to have hit MGM Resorts and the US casino operator Caesars.The group, which has previously…
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RSAC Fireside Chat: Shift left, think forward, why MDR is emerging as cyber’s silver bullet
With RSAC kicking off next week, the conversation is shifting”, literally. Cybersecurity pros are rethinking how “shift left” applies not just to code, but to enterprise risk. Related: Making sense of threat detection In this Fireside Chat, I spoke with John “¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/rsac-fireside-chat-shift-left-think-forward-why-mdr-is-emerging-as-cybers-silver-bullet/
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Webseite einer indischen Bildungsbehörde gehackt
Tags: cyberRajasthan Education Department website hacked; message from ‘Pakistan Cyber Force’ displayed First seen on newindianexpress.com Jump to article: www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Apr/29/rajasthan-education-department-website-hacked-message-from-pakistan-cyber-force-displayed
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UK officials warn lawmakers of ‘turbulence’ at US cyber agencies, but say partnership will prevail
Tags: cyberTwo former GCHQ officials said the actual collaborative work between operators in the United Kingdom and the United States would continue, and suggested that would be the case even for other partners such as Canada. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-officials-warn-lawmakers-of-turbulence-at-us-cyber-agencies
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Windows Backdoor Targets Members of Exiled Uyghur Community
A spear-phishing campaign sent Trojanized versions of legitimate word-processing software to members of the World Uyghur Congress as part of China’s continued cyber-espionage activity against the ethnic minority. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/windows-backdoor-targets-members-exhiled-uyghur-community
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New Framework Targets Rising Financial Crime Threats
New Zealand Model Brings Cyber and Fraud Teams Together to Defend Against Scammers. To help financial institutions counter crime, the FS-ISAC earlier this month introduced a major initiative: the Cyberfraud Prevention Framework. This new initiative is designed to unify cybersecurity and fraud prevention teams to more effectively protect customers and secure the enterprise. First seen…
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Blinded from Above: How Relentless Cyber-Attacks Are Knocking Satellites Out of Sight
According to the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) 2025 Space Threat Assessment, space systems’ susceptibility to cyberattacks has gained significant attention. With approximately 720 cyber incidents reported across sectors in 2024 by the European Repository of Cyber Incidents (ERCI), five specifically targeted the space sector-a number consistent with 2023. These attacks, often aimed…
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Google Chrome Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Sandbox Restrictions Technical Details Revealed
A severe vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2783, has been discovered in Google Chrome, specifically targeting the Mojo inter-process communication (IPC) component on Windows systems. This high-impact flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8, stems from improper handle validation and management within Mojo, enabling remote attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when triggered through user interaction like…
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Kaspersky calls for cyber immunity amid growing cyber threats
The rise of professional cyber crime groups and state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure requires a move towards inherently secure ‘cyber immune’ systems, says Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623294/Kaspersky-calls-for-cyber-immunity-amid-growing-cyber-threats
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Threat Actors Accelerate Transition from Reconnaissance to Compromise New Report Finds
Tags: api, attack, automation, cloud, cyber, cybercrime, data, data-breach, identity, technology, threat, tool, voipCybercriminals are leveraging automation across the entire attack chain, drastically reducing the time from reconnaissance to compromise. The data shows a staggering 16.7% global increase in scans, with over 36,000 scans per second targeting not just exposed ports but delving into operational technology (OT), cloud APIs, and identity layers. Sophisticated tools probe SIP-based VoIP systems,…
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Kovrr Launches First-Ever CRQ-Powered Cyber Risk Register
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/kovrr-launches-first-ever-crq-powered-cyber-risk-register/
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ResolverRAT Targets Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors Through Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
A previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) named ResolverRAT has surfaced, specifically targeting healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations worldwide. First observed as recently as March 10, 2025, this malware distinguishes itself from related threats like Rhadamanthys and Lumma through its sophisticated in-memory execution and multi-layered evasion techniques. Morphisec, a leading cybersecurity firm, has detailed the malware’s…
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JokerOTP Platform Linked to 28,000+ Phishing Attacks Dismantled
Law enforcement agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have dismantled the notorious JokerOTP cybercrime platform, which is allegedly linked to more than 28,000 phishing attacks across 13 countries. A 24-year-old man was apprehended this morning by Cleveland Police at a residence in Middlesbrough, England. He is currently being held in police custody on suspicion…
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Windows Server 2025 Gets Hotpatching Support Beginning July 1, 2025
Microsoft announced that hotpatching support for Windows Server 2025 will become generally available as a subscription service starting July 1, 2025. This move expands a key feature-previously exclusive to Azure-based servers-for broader use in on-premises and multicloud environments via Azure Arc. What is Hotpatching? Hotpatching is a revolutionary update mechanism that patches the in-memory code…
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Critical Linux Kernel Flaw (CVE-2025-21756) Allows Privilege Escalation
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Linux kernel, tracked as CVE-2025-21756 and dubbed “Attack of the Vsock,” has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community. The flaw enables attackers to escalate privileges to root, potentially gaining full control over affected Linux systems. According to the Hoefler report, Researchers warn that exploitation is feasible and demonstrated in real-world conditions,…