Tag: cyber
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Popular npm Package “art-template” Backdoored in Watering-Hole Attack
Hackers compromised the popular art-template npm package to inject a stealthy backdoor that redirected users’ browsers to a malicious watering”‘hole site delivering a Coruna”‘class iOS exploit framework. The campaign turned a widely used JavaScript templating library into a delivery vehicle for advanced Safari exploits targeting iPhones running iOS 11 through 17.2. The art-template package is…
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Hackers Use Six-Layer Persistence on FreePBX Systems
Hackers are actively exploiting FreePBX systems using a highly resilient six-layer persistence mechanism. The campaign has been attributed with high confidence to the threat actor INJ3CTOR3, known for targeting VoIP infrastructure for financial gain since 2019. The operation deploys a multi-stage Bash dropper that installs a previously undocumented PHP webshell family named JOMANGY, alongside the…
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CISA Issues Alert on Exploited Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
CISA has issued an urgent alert warning organizations about two newly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Defender, both added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on May 20, 2026. CVE-2026-45498: Microsoft Defender DoS Vulnerability CVE-2026-45498 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that can cause the security service to stop functioning. An attacker…
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Hackers Weaponize NF-e Invoice Lures to Deploy Banana RAT
Hackers are actively using Brazil’s electronic invoice system (NF-e) as a lure to distribute a sophisticated banking trojan known as Banana RAT. The campaign has been attributed to a financially motivated threat cluster tracked as SHADOW-WATER-063 and appears exclusively focused on Brazilian financial institutions. The investigation is notable because analysts obtained visibility into both attacker…
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Android Malware Secretly Signs Users Up for Premium Services
Android users are being targeted by a large-scale malware campaign that silently subscribes victims to premium mobile services without their knowledge. The malware campaign focuses on carrier billing fraud, abusing premium SMS services to generate revenue for attackers. What makes this operation particularly dangerous is its ability to target victims based on their mobile operator…
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Splunk Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities Enabling DoS Attacks and Data Exposure
Splunk has released security updates to fix three newly disclosed vulnerabilities that could allow low-privileged users to access sensitive data or disrupt Splunk Enterprise deployments through denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The patches address issues in both Splunk Enterprise and the Splunk Cloud Platform, as well as the Splunk AI Toolkit app. The flaws include improper access…
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FBI Warns Kali365 PhaaS Platform Targets Microsoft 365 Users to Steal Logins
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement (Alert I-052126-PSA) warning about a newly identified Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform named Kali365, which is actively targeting Microsoft 365 users. First observed in April 2026, the platform enables attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) by exploiting OAuth-based authentication flows. Kali365 PhaaS Platform Targets Microsoft…
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Operation Dragon Whistle Targets Changzhou University with Malicious LNK Files
A recent phishing campaign dubbed “Operation Dragon Whistle” highlights an evolving trend in cyberattacks: threat actors abusing legitimate developer tools and cloud services to maintain stealth and persistence. Although initially linked to targeting academic environments such as Changzhou University, new analysis reveals overlapping tactics used in a broader campaign aimed at government-linked organizations, including Pakistan’s…
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Processes & Culture Top Reasons Behind Data Breaches
Government leaders revealed that, in spite of state laws meant to improve cyber hygiene, an analysis of incidents showed issues persist and visibility falls short. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/processes-and-culture-top-reasons-behind-data-breaches
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CISA Warns Trend Micro Apex One Vulnerability Is Being Exploited in Attacks
CISA has added a newly disclosed vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning that the flaw is actively being exploited in real-world attacks. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-34926, affects on-premise deployments of Trend Micro Apex One and poses a significant risk to enterprise environments. Micro Apex One Vulnerability…
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Megalodon Malware Rapidly Infects Over 5,500 GitHub Repositories
A newly identified malware campaign dubbed “Megalodon” has compromised more than 5,500 GitHub repositories, raising serious concerns about the security of open-source ecosystems. Security researchers from SafeDep report that the malware spreads through malicious code injections hidden inside seemingly legitimate projects, targeting developers who unknowingly download and execute infected files. Megalodon Malware Infects Github Repo…
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Hackers Abuse Hugging Face to Deliver npm Malware
A newly uncovered supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem has been linked to North Korean (DPRK)-aligned threat actors. The campaign centers around a malicious npm package named terminal-logger-utils, which embeds a sophisticated multi-stage malware capable of keylogging, data exfiltration, and remote system control. The package was distributed through three dependent libraries pretty-logger-utils, ts-logger-pack, and pinno-loggers which automatically…
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Mini Shai-Hulud Attack Prompts npm to Revoke 2FA-Bypass Tokens
npm has forced a platform-wide reset of granular access tokens that bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) after a wave of supply chain attacks linked to the “Mini Shai-Hulud” campaign compromised hundreds of JavaScript packages. The emergency action, rolled out on May 19, invalidated all npm tokens with write permissions that allowed publishing without 2FA. The move…
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Flipper Introduces Flipper One as a Modular Linux-Based Cyberdeck
Flipper Devices has officially unveiledFlipper One, a modular, Linux-based cyberdeck designed to push the boundaries of open hardware and portable network analysis platforms. Unlike the popular Flipper Zero, the new device targets high-performance networking, software-defined radio (SDR), and embedded Linux development, positioning itself as a powerful toolkit for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and hardware developers. Flipper…
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Authorities Take Down “First VPN” Service Used in Ransomware Attacks
Authorities in Europe have dismantled a major criminal VPN service known as “First VPN,” which was widely used by ransomware operators and cybercriminal groups to conceal their activities. The coordinated operation, led by French and Dutch authorities with support from Eurojust and Europol, marks a significant disruption to cybercrime infrastructure across multiple countries. Criminal VPN…
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State Officials Urge Congress to Renew Cyber Grant Program
Officials Warn Local Governments Lack Resources to Counter Advanced Threats. State cybersecurity officials warned Congress that Chinese-linked intrusions and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems are overwhelming local defenses as states push lawmakers to expand long-term federal cyber grant funding and preserve federal coordination efforts. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/state-officials-urge-congress-to-renew-cyber-grant-program-a-31748
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New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most
Verizon’s 2026 DBIR shows vulnerability exploitation, AI-enabled attacks, third-party risk, and ransomware are reshaping cyber threats. The post New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-verizon-dbir-vulnerability-exploitation-2026/
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Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs
A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366643536/Police-op-targets-VPN-service-favoured-by-ransomware-gangs
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2026 Verizon DBIR: The New Era of Cyber Threats
The 2026 Verizon DBIR reveals how AI, ransomware, and human error are shaping cybersecurity. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/2026-verizon-dbir-the-new-era-of-cyber-threats/
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Chinese hackers target telcos with new Linux, Windows malware
A Chinese cyber-espionage campaign has been targeting telecommunications providers with newly discovered Linux and Windows malware dubbed Showboat and JFMBackdoor, respectively. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-target-telcos-with-new-linux-windows-malware/
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Apache OFBiz RCE Flaw Abuses Password-Change Restrictions for Authentication Bypass
Tags: apache, authentication, business, cyber, flaw, open-source, password, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache OFBiz allows attackers to hijack forced password-change flows and achieve remote code execution (RCE) via a single HTTP request, affecting all versions before 24.09.06. Apache OFBiz RCE Flaw Apache OFBiz is an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform used for managing business processes. When an administrator flags a…
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Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in the Wild
Microsoft has disclosed two new zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender that are actively being exploited in the wild, raising concerns among security professionals and enterprise users. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-41091 and CVE-2026-45498, were officially released on May 19, 2026, and both have confirmed exploitation activity according to Microsoft’s security advisory. The most critical of…
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Discord Enables EndEnd Encryption by Default Across Voice and Video Features
Discord has officially enabled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for all voice and video communications across its platform, marking a significant shift in user privacy and secure communications. The announcement, made on May 18, 2026, confirms that every voice and video call on Discord, across desktop, mobile, web browsers, and gaming consoles, is now protected…
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Google Chrome Security Flaws Could Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The update, now rolling out to users globally, upgrades Chrome to version 148.0.7778.178/179 for Windows and macOS, and 148.0.7778.178 for Linux. According to the official Chrome Releases blog, the latest…
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The readiness paradox: Why a false sense of cyber confidence is becoming a liability
As AI expands the attack surface and alert fatigue grows, cyber exposure management offers a clearer path to understanding where risk truly concentrates and how to reduce it before a crisis hits. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-readiness-paradox-resilience-op-ed/
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The readiness paradox: Why a false sense of cyber confidence is becoming a liability
As AI expands the attack surface and alert fatigue grows, cyber exposure management offers a clearer path to understanding where risk truly concentrates and how to reduce it before a crisis hits. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybersecurity-readiness-paradox-resilience-op-ed/
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TamperedChef Malware Hides in Signed Apps to Drop Stealers and RATs
A large-scale malware campaign dubbed “TamperedChef” is leveraging trojanized productivity applications such as PDF editors, calendar tools, and file converters to silently deploy information stealers and remote access trojans (RATs), according to recent threat intelligence findings. Security researchers have identified multiple activity clusters linked to this evolving threat, including CL-CRI-1089, CL-UNK-1090, and CL-UNK-1110. While these…