Tag: cyber
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CISA, experts warn of Crush file transfer attacks as ransomware gang makes threats
The makers of the popular file transfer tool CrushFTP say a responsibly disclosed vulnerability in the software has been weaponized. CISA and cyber researchers are sounding alarm bells. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/crushftp-vulnerability-exploited
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Shopware Security Plugin Vulnerability Enables SQL Injection Attacks
A recently disclosed SQL injection vulnerability in older versions of the Shopware platform has raised concerns among online shop operators. Although Shopware has addressed the issue in its latest release (version 6.5.8.13), it has been revealed that the fix provided by the Shopware Security Plugin for older versions remains incomplete. This vulnerability (CVE-2025-27892) enables attackers…
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Attackers Exploit SourceForge Platform to Distribute Malware
Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, infection, malicious, malware, russia, softwareA recent malware distribution scheme has been uncovered on SourceForge, the popular software hosting and distribution platform. Cybercriminals have leveraged SourceForge’s subdomain feature to deceive users with fake downloads of software applications, embedding malicious files into the infection chain. This attack, primarily targeting Russian-speaking users, has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community for its level…
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New GIFTEDCROOK Stealer Targets Government Organizations to Exfiltrate Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered an alarming escalation in cyber-espionage operations targeting Ukrainian critical sectors, as outlined in CERT-UA’s latest alert, CERT-UA#14303. The campaign, attributed to the UAC-0226 hacking group, leverages a sophisticated C/C++-based stealer called GIFTEDCROOK to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and exfiltrate it via covert channels. The operation has been active since February…
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Vidar Stealer Uses New Deception Technique to Hijack Browser Cookies and Stored Credentials
Vidar Stealer a notorious information-stealing malware has adopted a deceptive method to disguise itself as Microsoft’s BGInfo application. By exploiting a legitimate tool widely used by IT professionals to display system details, attackers have demonstrated advanced techniques to evade detection and execute malicious code designed to compromise sensitive data. BGInfo, part of Microsoft’s Sysinternals Suite,…
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Your Go-To Web Application Pentesting Checklist
Web applications are integral to modern business operations, facilitating customer engagement, financial transactions, and internal processes. However, their widespread use and complexity make them prime targets for cyber threats. A… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/your-go-to-web-application-pentesting-checklist/
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Zoom Workplace Apps Vulnerability Enables Malicious Script Injection Through XSS Flaws
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Zoom Workplace Apps (tracked as CVE-2025-27441 and CVE-2025-27442) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws, posing risks to millions of users globally. The medium-severity vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 4.6, enables unauthenticated attackers on adjacent networks to compromise meeting integrity by executing arbitrary code. Zoom…
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Fortinet Warns of Multiple Vulnerabilities in FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, Other Products
Fortinet has revealed and resolved several vulnerabilities within its range of products, such as FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiVoice, FortiWeb, and FortiSwitch. These weaknesses vary from inadequate filtering of log outputs to unconfirmed password modifications and poorly secured credentials. The organization has released updates and strategies to protect users from possible exploitation. Vulnerability in FortiOS…
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Ivanti Released Security Update With The Fixes for Critical Endpoint Manager RCE Vulnerabilities
Ivanti, a prominent enterprise software provider, has issued an urgent security advisory today addressing multiple vulnerabilities in its Endpoint Manager (EPM) products. The updates for EPM 2024 SU1 and EPM 2022 SU7 resolve six critical and medium-severity flaws that could allow attackers to gain remote access, escalate privileges, or disrupt systems. While no exploitation has…
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CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited CrushFTP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about an actively exploited vulnerability in CrushFTP, a popular file transfer server solution. Identified as CVE-2025-31161, the vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication, posing significant risks to organizations relying on CrushFTP for secure file sharing and transfer. CISA has added this critical vulnerability to…
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Over 26,000 Dark Web Discussions Focused on Hacking Financial Organizations
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, finance, hacker, hacking, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityRadware’s comprehensive research into the cybersecurity landscape has uncovered significant trends shaping the financial services industry’s vulnerabilities in 2024. The analysis, conducted across 46 deep-web hacker forums, identified over 26,000 threat actors’ discussions that revealed increasingly sophisticated cyberattack methods. The study highlights the adoption of advanced tools and strategies by cybercriminals, underscoring the urgent need…
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Malicious VS Code Extensions with Millions of Installs Put Developers at Risk
A sophisticated cryptomining campaign has been uncovered, targeting developers through malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions. These extensions, masquerading as legitimate tools, have collectively accumulated over one million installations, exposing the scale of the attack. Researchers at ExtensionTotal detected the operation, which deploys a multi-stage payload to mine cryptocurrency in the background while delivering…
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Private Internetnutzer: Bisher nur wenige mit Cyber-Versicherung
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/privat-internetnutzer-kaum-cyber-versicherungen
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11 cyber defense tips to stay secure at work and home
Cybersecurity is inextricably tied to the technology it protects. Just as technology continues to grow in variety, quantity, and presence in all of our lives, so too does … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/08/home-work-cyber-defense-tips/
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Over 5,000 Ivanti Connect Secure Devices Exposed to RCE Vulnerabilities
Over 5,000 Ivanti Connect Secure devices remain vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw, according to data from the Shadowserver Foundation. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22457, stems from a stack-based buffer overflow issue, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The flaw has already been exploited in the wild, raising alarms across the…
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Government punts cyber governance code of practice for UK businesses
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s cyber security minister Feryal Clark announces a cyber security code of governance for UK businesses to follow First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622018/Government-punts-cyber-governance-code-of-practice-for-UK-businesses
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UK SMEs losing over £3bn a year to cyber incidents
A lack of access to technology, little to no staff training, and competing priorities are losing UK SMEs up to £3.4bn to cyber incidents every year First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622019/UK-SMEs-losing-over-3bn-a-year-to-cyber-incidents
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NIST calls time on older vulnerabilities amid surging disclosures
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is deferring future updates to thousands of cyber vulnerabilities discovered prior to 2018 amid surging volumes of new submissions First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622153/NIST-calls-time-on-older-vulnerabilities-amid-surging-disclosures
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Oracle Confirms Breach: Hackers Stole Client Login Credentials
Oracle Corporation has officially confirmed a cybersecurity breach in which hackers infiltrated its systems and stole client login credentials. This marks the second security incident disclosed by the software giant in less than a month, raising alarm among customers and cybersecurity professionals worldwide. According to sources familiar with the matter, Oracle informed certain clients earlier…
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Google to Patch 23-Year-Old Chrome Bug That Leaked Browsing History
Google has announced a groundbreaking update to its Chrome browser that addresses a vulnerability in the web browser’s code, which has been leaking users’ browsing history for over two decades. This long-standing issue stems from the CSS:visitedselector”, a web design feature that allows websites to stylize previously visited links. While originally designed to improve user…
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Half of Firms Stall Digital Projects as Cyber Warfare Risk Surges
Armis survey reveals that the growing threat of nation-state cyber-attacks is disrupting digital transformation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/half-firms-stall-digital-projects/
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NIST Declares Pre-2018 CVEs Will Be Labeled as ‘Deferred’
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that all Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) with a publication date before January 1, 2018, will now be marked with a >>Deferred
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UAC-0226 Deploys GIFTEDCROOK Stealer via Malicious Excel Files Targeting Ukraine
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed a new set of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian institutions with information-stealing malware.The activity is aimed at military formations, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies, particularly those located near Ukraine’s eastern border, the agency said.The attacks involve distributing phishing emails First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Morphing Meerkat: A PhaaS Utilizing DNS Reconnaissance to Generate Targeted Phishing Pages
Originally discovered in 2020 as a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, Morphing Meerkat has since evolved into a sophisticated cybercriminal tool. Initially capable of mimicking login pages for only five email services, the platform has expanded its capabilities, now encompassing over 100 distinct phishing scams. This advancement highlights its increasing technical sophistication and growing threat to organizations…
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Linux 6.15-rc1 Released: Better Drivers, Faster Performance
The Linux kernel community has witnessed another milestone with the release of Linux 6.15-rc1, the first release candidate for the forthcoming Linux 6.15 stable release. Announced by Linus Torvalds on April 6, 2025, in Phoronix blog, this marks the conclusion of a vibrant two-week merge window. Packed with new features, bug fixes, and significant hardware…
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Boards Urged to Follow New Cyber Code of Practice
The British government has launched a new code of practice designed to boost corporate cyber governance First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bords-urged-follow-new-cyber-code/