Tag: cyber
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Fake Interview Phishing Campaign Impersonates Top Brands to Steal Gmail Credentials
A sophisticated interview-themed phishing campaign that impersonates major global brands to harvest Gmail credentials. Attackers pose as recruiters offering marketing roles at well-known companies, leveraging personalized targeting and a layered redirection chain that uses legitimate platforms to mask malicious intent. The result is a convincing lure that directs recipients to a Gmail credential prompt embedded…
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Windows Device ID Helped Authorities Track Scattered Spider Hacking Group Member
Authorities used a persistent Windows Global Device ID, along with VPN telemetry and cloud service records, to connect the infrastructure used in a major extortion attack to a 19-year-old member of the Scattered Spider group, Peter Stokes. In a superseding criminal complaint filed in the Northern District of Illinois, the FBI outlines how Stokes, who…
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Google Gemini Live API Flaw Allows RCE via Unconstrained Ephemeral Tokens
Tags: ai, api, cyber, data-breach, endpoint, flaw, google, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA significant security vulnerability in Google’s Gemini Live API has exposed applications to remote code execution (RCE) due to misconfigured ephemeral tokens. This flaw allows attackers to inject client-controlled setup frames and execute arbitrary code within AI voice sessions. The issue stems from the improper use of the “Constrained” WebSocket endpoint, particularly when developers neglect…
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Cavern Manticore Malware Uses Low-Detection .NET Modules for Reconnaissance and Lateral Movement
A newly identified Iran-linked threat group, tracked as Cavern Manticore, is deploying a sophisticated modular command-and-control (C2) framework built on a shared .NET foundation to conduct stealthy reconnaissance and lateral movement against Israeli government and IT organizations. The group’s custom C2 components exhibit extremely low detection rates on public sandboxes, enabling persistent access while evading…
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Cloud-Migration ist kein Sicherheits-Audit
Ein Kommentar von André Dube, Director of Cyber Security Center bei Skaylink Wer Systeme in die Cloud hebt, macht sie schneller, skalierbarer und oft günstiger. Was dabei häufig vergessen wird: schneller, skalierbarer und günstiger gilt auch für Angreifer wenn die Daten, die migriert wurden, niemand mehr auf dem Schirm hat. Genau das ist… First seen…
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Microsoft Edge High-Severity Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Microsoft has disclosed a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its Chromium-based Edge browser, identified as CVE-2026-57992. This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems under specific conditions. Publicly disclosed on July 3, 2026, it is classified as CWE-416 (Use-After-Free), which is a memory safety flaw. This issue occurs when…
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FBI and Spanish Police Arrest Alleged Cyber Army of Russia Reborn Member
Spanish police and the FBI arrested an alleged Cyber Army of Russia Reborn member as international efforts against pro Russia cyberattacks continue worldwide. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-spanish-police-arrest-cyber-army-russia-reborn-member/
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New Iran-Nexus Hacking Group Targets Israel Government and IT Sectors
Check Point researchers have identified a new cyber adversary targeting Israeli government and IT businesses, tracked as ‘Cavern Manticore’ First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/new-iran-hacking-group-targets/
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Middle East urged to prioritise prevention as cyber workforce gap hits 300,000
As cyber attacks accelerate and organisations expand their digital footprints, security leaders are being urged to prioritise prevention and zero-trust architectures over expectations that AI will close the region’s growing skills gap First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366645533/Middle-East-urged-to-prioritize-prevention-as-cyber-workforce-gap-hits-300000
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Insignary Closes SBOM Accuracy Gap With Binary-Level Clarity for Regulatory Risk
Toronto, Canada, July 6th, 2026, CyberNewswire Most software composition analysis tools read what developers declare. Insignary Clarity’s patented binary-first platform analyzes what is actually built, shipped, and deployed, including the open-source components that never appear in any manifest. Insignary, Inc., whose patented binary fingerprint technology has been cited in four Gartner research reports, today […]…
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Max severity Adobe ColdFusion flaw now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now exploiting a maximum-severity Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-48282, the Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS) warned on Thursday. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-adobe-coldfusion-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Hackers Use Trusted Microsoft Domain and One-Time Codes to Hijack Corporate Accounts
A rising phishing technique is exploiting a legitimate Microsoft authentication flow to hijack corporate accounts without stealing passwords. Attackers are weaponizing the OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant commonly used to sign in input-constrained devices via a one-time user code to trick victims into approving access on Microsoft’s own domain. Because the final authentication occurs on…
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Veeam Backup BinaryFormatter Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution
A newly discovered deserialization vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-44963, affects Veeam Backup & Replication. This vulnerability allows authenticated domain users to execute remote code on backup servers by exploiting weaknesses in the handling of BinaryFormatter. The issue, detailed by SecureLayer7 Labs, is part of a concerning trend of flaws in Veeam’s .NET Remoting attack surface, where…
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Go-Based Gentlemen Ransomware Uses PsExec, WMIC, and PowerShell Remoting for Network Propagation
Gentlemen, a Go-based ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) active since mid-2025, has distinguished itself with a potent combination of modern cryptography, aggressive worm-like propagation, and a broad toolkit for remote execution. Operators offer the platform to affiliates, and recent recruitment ties to major breach forums appear to have expanded its reach since the affiliate program launch in late…
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Critical Opera GX Vulnerability Lets Attackers Inject CSS Across Every Webpage
A critical security vulnerability in Opera GX has been disclosed, revealing that attackers could exploit the browser’s GX Mods feature to inject malicious CSS across every webpage visited by a victim. This could enable cross-site data exfiltration and have a widespread impact on the browser. The research, published by zhero_web_security in 2026, demonstrates a zero-click…
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Critical fast-mcp-telegram Vulnerability Lets Attackers Access Telegram Session Without Token
A critical vulnerability in fast-mcp-telegram (CVE-2026-52830, GHSA-rxw2-pc8j-vxwm) allows attackers to access a Telegram MCP session over HTTP without a valid bearer token by abusing a path-traversal flaw in how session files are resolved on disk. This breaks the intended high-entropy token boundary and exposes the default Telegram account to full message and MTProto access. Critical…
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Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog
FCA’s review into how tech will reshape financial services warns about amplified risks of cyber-crime and fraud<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/06/sky-takeover-itv-broadcasting-media-deal-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Ministers have been urged to toughen the City regulator’s powers to protect consumers against the potential risks of AI, according to a landmark review.The Mills review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which looked at…
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SilverFox Campaign Turns ValleyRAT Into Multi-Stage Malware With Rootkit Capabilities
The SilverFox advanced persistent threat (APT) group has escalated its offensive toolkit by transforming ValleyRAT from a conventional remote access trojan into an eight-stage malware chain culminating in a kernel-mode rootkit. This evolution marks a significant shift in post-exploitation persistence, blending user-mode orchestration with deep kernel control to evade detection and maintain long-term access. The…
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FIFA World Cup Phishing Scam Uses Fake Reward Pages to Steal Credit Card Data
A sophisticated email phishing campaign exploiting the global excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup is deceiving fans with counterfeit reward pages designed to harvest credit card information rather than deliver promised prizes. Security researchers have identified a multi-stage attack chain that begins with an authentication-passing email, progresses through geo-cloaked redirectors, and culminates in a…
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Microsoft Warns Windows 11 Enterprise Devices May Boot to Black Screen After Updates
Microsoft has issued a warning to enterprise administrators about a critical issue affecting Windows 11 systems. This problem may cause devices to boot to a black screen or experience severe shell failures following recent cumulative updates. The issue, documented under KB5072911, affects Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 when updates released on or after July…
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IBM WebSphere Application Server Hit by Critical XSS and Path Traversal Vulnerabilities
IBM has disclosed several security vulnerabilities in its WebSphere Application Server that put enterprise environments at risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) and path-traversal attacks. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to compromise administrative sessions and access sensitive data. The issues, identified as CVE-2026-11712, CVE-2026-11595, and CVE-2026-11708, affect widely deployed versions 8.5 and 9.0 of the application…
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PHP TLS Flaw Lets Remote Server Trigger DoS and Crash Entire FPM Process
A newly disclosed high-severity vulnerability in PHP, tracked as CVE-2026-12184, poses a significant risk to web applications by allowing a remotely triggerable denial-of-service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability can cause entire PHP-FPM process pools to crash. Details of the issue are outlined in the GitHub advisory GHSA-mhmq-mmqj-2v39. It affects multiple supported PHP branches, including versions before…
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Hackers Use RedLine C2 Infrastructure to Target South Korean Maritime Industry
A single RedLine Stealer command-and-control (C2) indicator has revealed a focused spear-phishing campaign targeting the South Korean maritime industry, exposing a cluster of attacker-owned domains and mail infrastructure used to distribute credential-stealing payloads. The initial signal originated from a VMRay UniqueSignal feed: an IP observed running RedLine activity on a non-standard high port (194[.]156.79.122:55615). That…
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Researchers Claim First Fully Agentic Ransomware: JadePuffer
Researchers have revealed JadePuffer, the first agentic AI-powered ransomware campaign, highlighting how autonomous agents can automate cyber-attacks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/researchers-first-agentic/
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Malicious Agent Skills Can Steal Credentials, Exfiltrate Source Code, and Install Backdoors
Malicious AI agent skills can be packaged to steal credentials, exfiltrate source code, and install backdoors while still bypassing many current skill-auditing systems. The paper finds that static scanners are especially weak against payload-preserving evasions, while runtime behavior auditing is far more resilient. The core threat is simple but serious: an agent skill is not…
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Hackers Use Server-Side Geofencing to Deliver Ousaban Banking Trojan in Spain and Portugal
A targeted campaign that delivers the Ousaban banking Trojan to users in Spain and Portugal using sophisticated server-side geofencing and multi-stage delivery. The adversary begins with a socially engineered phishing PDF that impersonates a corrupted document and coerces victims into visiting a malicious webpage through an “Atualizar” (Update) prompt. The PDF’s JavaScript is hex-escaped to…
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ModSecurity Security Flaws Enable WAF Rule Evasion With Crafted HTTP Requests
ModSecurity, a widely used open-source web application firewall (WAF), has multiple security vulnerabilities that allow attackers to bypass detection with specially crafted HTTP requests. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-52761 and CVE-2026-52747, affect ModSecurity versions up to 3.0.15. They have been addressed in version 3.0.16. These issues reveal significant inconsistencies in input transformation and request parsing,…
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Bad Epoll Linux Kernel UAF Flaw Lets Unprivileged Attackers Gain Root on Linux and Android
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46242 and dubbed “Bad Epoll,” exposes a critical race-condition use-after-free (UAF) flaw in the epoll subsystem that allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges to root across Linux systems and potentially Android devices. The flaw was discovered and exploited by security researcher Jaeyoung Chung as part of Google’s…