Tag: cyber
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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…
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New NGINX 0-Day RCE “nginx-poolslip” Threatens Millions of Servers
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in NGINX, dubbed “nginx-poolslip,” is raising serious concerns across the global cybersecurity community, as it exposes millions of servers to potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The vulnerability affects NGINX version 1.31.0, the latest stable release of the widely used web server software that powers an estimated 3040% of all…
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New NGINX 0-Day RCE “nginx-poolslip” Threatens Millions of Servers
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in NGINX, dubbed “nginx-poolslip,” is raising serious concerns across the global cybersecurity community, as it exposes millions of servers to potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The vulnerability affects NGINX version 1.31.0, the latest stable release of the widely used web server software that powers an estimated 3040% of all…
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Critical Vulnerability in Cisco Secure Workload Threatens Enterprise API Security
Cisco has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its Secure Workload platform that could allow unauthenticated attackers to gain high-level administrative access to sensitive enterprise environments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20223, carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0 and is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). According to Cisco’s advisory (cisco-sa-csw-pnbsa-g8WEnuy), the issue…
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Fake Invitation Phishing Campaign Steals Credentials From U.S. Organizations
A large-scale phishing campaign leveraging fake event invitations is actively targeting U.S. organizations, combining credential theft, OTP interception, and remote access tool abuse into a single attack chain. The campaign stands out due to its repeatable phishing framework, which allows threat actors to rapidly generate event-themed lure pages at scale. These pages often begin with…
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Critical Drupal Vulnerability Could Leave Sites Open to Cyberattack
The Drupal Security Team has issued a warning about a highly critical vulnerability affecting Drupal core, with a security release scheduled for May 20, 2026 (PSA-2026-05-18). The flaw carries a severity rating of 20/25, indicating a significant risk that attackers could compromise affected websites shortly after public disclosure. According to the advisory, the security update…
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Critical Drupal Vulnerability Could Leave Sites Open to Cyberattack
The Drupal Security Team has issued a warning about a highly critical vulnerability affecting Drupal core, with a security release scheduled for May 20, 2026 (PSA-2026-05-18). The flaw carries a severity rating of 20/25, indicating a significant risk that attackers could compromise affected websites shortly after public disclosure. According to the advisory, the security update…
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Nine-Year-Old Kernel Flaw Puts Linux SSH Private Keys at Risk
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46333, poses a serious risk to SSH private keys and other sensitive credentials. The flaw, present in the kernel since 2016, allows a local attacker to escalate from a basic shell account to full root access on many popular Linux distributions. Nine-Year-Old Kernel Flaw The issue lies…
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Mini Shai-Hulud Hits @antv npm Packages, Targets CI/CD Secrets
An Active and sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the widely used @antv npm ecosystem, where a threat actor compromised a maintainer account and pushed malicious package updates designed to steal sensitive CI/CD credentials. The campaign, dubbed “Mini Shai-Hulud,” demonstrates how deeply embedded open-source libraries can be weaponized to infiltrate modern development pipelines at scale. The…
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P2PInfect Botnet Targets Kubernetes via Exposed Redis
A persistent P2Pinfect botnet campaign targeting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters through exposed Redis instances, highlighting how a single cloud misconfiguration can enable long-term compromise. In several investigated environments, attackers maintained access for up to six months, with consistent botnet activity detected through FortiCNAPP composite alerts. The intrusion chain began with publicly exposed Redis services,…
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P2PInfect Botnet Targets Kubernetes via Exposed Redis
A persistent P2Pinfect botnet campaign targeting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters through exposed Redis instances, highlighting how a single cloud misconfiguration can enable long-term compromise. In several investigated environments, attackers maintained access for up to six months, with consistent botnet activity detected through FortiCNAPP composite alerts. The intrusion chain began with publicly exposed Redis services,…
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Two U.S. Executives Plead Guilty in India-Based Tech Support Fraud Schemes
Two U.S.-based business executives have pleaded guilty to their roles in enabling large-scale tech-support fraud operations linked to call centers in India, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Adam Young, 42, former CEO of a telecommunications services company based in Miami, and Harrison Gevirtz, 33, former CSO from Las Vegas, admitted to knowingly supporting…
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BadIIS Malware Hijacks IIS Servers to Redirect Users to Illicit Sites
A new variant of the BadIIS malware that hijacks Microsoft IIS web servers to redirect users to illicit websites, highlighting an evolving malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem operated by Chinese-speaking cybercrime groups. The newly analyzed variant is marked by embedded “demo.pdb” strings, which Talos used to trace its development history. Evidence suggests the malware has been actively…