Tag: malicious
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TokenBreak Exploit Tricks AI Models Using Minimal Input Changes
HiddenLayer’s security research team has uncovered TokenBreak, a novel attack technique that bypasses AI text classification models by exploiting tokenization strategies. This vulnerability affects models designed to detect malicious inputs like prompt injection, spam, and toxic content, leaving protected systems exposed to attacks they were meant to prevent. Technical Breakdown of TokenBreak According to the…
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How to log and monitor PowerShell activity for suspicious scripts and commands
Block executable content from email client and webmailBlock executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterionBlock execution of potentially obfuscated scriptsBlock JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable contentBlock process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands Log workstation PowerShell commands: Even without Microsoft Defender resources you need to…
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Cybercriminals Exploiting Expired Discord Invite Links to Deploy Multi-Stage Malware
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting a little-known flaw in Discord’s invitation system, enabling cybercriminals to hijack expired or deleted invite links and redirect unsuspecting users to malicious servers. This attack chain, discovered by Check Point Research, leverages trusted cloud services and advanced evasion techniques to deliver powerful malware, with a particular…
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WordPress Sites Turned Weapon: How VexTrio and Affiliates Run a Global Scam Network
The threat actors behind the VexTrio Viper Traffic Distribution Service (TDS) have been linked to other TDS services like Help TDS and Disposable TDS, indicating that the sophisticated cybercriminal operation is a sprawling enterprise of its own that’s designed to distribute malicious content.”VexTrio is a group of malicious adtech companies that distribute scams and harmful…
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Unpatched holes could allow takeover of GitLab accounts
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, communications, control, cve, cvss, data, github, gitlab, incident response, malicious, mfa, password, risk, service, vulnerabilityCVE-2025-2254, a cross-site scripting issue, which, under certain conditions, could allow an attacker to act like a legitimate user by injecting a malicious script into the snippet viewer.All GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.9 before 17.10.8, 17.11 before 17.11.4, and 18.0 before 18.0.2 are impacted;CVE-2025-0673, a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service by triggering…
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OneLogin AD Connector Vulnerabilities Expose Authentication Credentials
Tags: access, authentication, credentials, cyber, data-breach, flaw, identity, malicious, risk, service, vulnerabilityA critical security vulnerability in OneLogin’s Active Directory (AD) Connector service has exposed enterprise authentication systems to significant risk The flaw, now reportedly fixed, uncovered by SpecterOps allowed malicious actors to obtain authentication credentials, impersonate users, and access sensitive applications through OneLogin’s platform. OneLogin, a prominent identity and access management (IAM) solution, integrates with popular…
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Multiple GitLab Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Complete Account Takeover Risks
GitLab, the widely used DevSecOps platform, has released urgent security updates addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over user accounts, inject malicious code, and disrupt services. The new versions”, 18.0.2, 17.11.4, and 17.10.8 for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE)”, contain critical fixes, and administrators are strongly advised to…
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Infostealer Malware Targeted by Police in Operation Secure
32 Suspects Arrested Across Asia-Pacific During Interpol-Coordinated Crackdown. Interpol on Wednesday unveiled Operation Secure, an information-stealing malware crackdown that it coordinated, resulting in the arrest of 32 suspects and the seizure of over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and 41 servers tied to infostealer-fueled crime. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/infostealer-malware-targeted-by-police-in-operation-secure-a-28655
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Infostealer crackdown: Operation Secure takes down 20,000 malicious IPs and domains
More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains used by information-stealing malware were taken down during an international cybercrime crackdown led by INTERPOL. Called … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/11/operation-secure-cybercrime-infostealer-crackdown/
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Insyde UEFI Application Vulnerability Enables Digital Certificate Injection Through NVRAM Variable
A critical vulnerability in Insyde H2O UEFI firmware (tracked as CVE-2025-XXXX) allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious digital certificates via an unprotected NVRAM variable. This flaw exposes millions of devices to pre-boot malware and kernel-level rootkits that evade traditional security monitoring. How SecureFlashCertData Undermines Secure Boot The vulnerability centers on improper…
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Former Black Basta Members Use Microsoft Teams and Python Scripts in 2025 Attacks
Former members tied to the Black Basta ransomware operation have been observed sticking to their tried-and-tested approach of email bombing and Microsoft Teams phishing to establish persistent access to target networks.”Recently, attackers have introduced Python script execution alongside these techniques, using cURL requests to fetch and deploy malicious payloads,” ReliaQuest said in a report First…
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Dozens arrested across Asia in global infostealer malware crackdown
A global law enforcement crackdown on information-stealing malware led to the arrest of 32 suspects and the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains linked to cybercrime. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dozens-arrested-infostealer-interpol-crackdown
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Asia dismantles 20,000 malicious domains in infostealer crackdown
Interpol coordinates operation, nabs 32 across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/11/asia_cracks_down_on_infostealers/
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295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has warned of a “coordinated brute-force activity” targeting Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces.The company said it observed a surge in brute-force and login attempts on June 5, 2025, an indication that they could be deliberate efforts to “identify and access exposed Tomcat services at scale.”To that end, 295 unique IP addresses have…
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Apache Kafka Arbitrary File Read and SSRF Vulnerability (CVE-2025-27817)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Apache issued a security bulletin to fix the arbitrary file read and SSRF vulnerabilities in Apache Kafka (CVE-2025-27817); Because the Apache Kafka client does not strictly validate and restrict user input, an unauthenticated attacker can elevate the file system/environment/URL access rights of the REST API by constructing malicious configurations…The…
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INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure
INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants.The joint action, codenamed Operation Secure, took place between January and April 2025, and involved law enforcement agencies from 26 countries to identify servers, map physical networks, and execute targeted takedowns.”These First…
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Secure Enterprise Browser Adoption to Hit 25% by 2028
Secure enterprise browsers deliver multi-layered security, including web security, protection against malware on the endpoint, and defense against malicious extensions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/gartner-secure-enterprise-browser-adoption-25-by-2028
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8 things CISOs have learned from cyber incidents
Tags: apt, attack, authentication, backup, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, data, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, incident, incident response, infection, insurance, jobs, malicious, malware, metric, network, ransom, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, skills, tool, training, update, virus, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. You’ll need shift from defense to offence: The role and the CISO won’t be the same after an incident.”My job on December 11 was very different from my job on December 12 and beyond, says Brown.Following an incident, some organizations need to change to such an extent that they need a different CISO with…
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Insyde UEFI Flaw Enables Digital Certificate Injection via NVRAM Variable
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-4275) in Insyde H2O UEFI firmware allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious digital certificates via an unprotected NVRAM variable. Dubbed Hydroph0bia, this flaw enables pre-boot execution of unsigned code, posing severe risks to enterprise and consumer devices. Insecure NVRAM Variable Handling The vulnerability stems from the improper use…
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Is attacker laziness enabled by genAI shortcuts making them easier to catch?
Tactics of attackers: The OpenAI report, published in June, detailed a variety of defenses the company has deployed against fraudsters. One, for example, involved bogus job applications.”We identified and banned ChatGPT accounts associated with what appeared to be multiple suspected deceptive employment campaigns. These threat actors used OpenAI’s models to develop materials supporting what may…
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Mirai botnet weaponizes PoC to exploit Wazuh open-source XDR flaw
Two Mirai variants integrate the exploit: The first botnet exploiting CVE-2025-24016 was detected by Akamai in March and used a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that was published for the vulnerability in late February. That exploit targets the /security/user/authenticate/run_as API endpoint.The second botnet was detected in early May and targeted the /Wazuh endpoint, but the exploit payload…
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New Report Highlights the Internet as the Primary Threat to Industrial Automation Systems
A recent report by Kaspersky ICS CERT, released on June 10, 2025, sheds light on the persistent and evolving cyberthreats targeting industrial automation systems (IAS) worldwide during the first quarter of 2025. The comprehensive analysis, based on data from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), reveals that 21.9% of Industrial Control System (ICS) computers globally encountered malicious…
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OpenAI Shuts Down 10 Malicious AI Ops Linked to China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has revealed it is actively fighting widespread misuse of its AI tools… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openai-shuts-down-ai-ops-china-russia-iran-nkorea/
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT a Hit With Nation-State Hackers
Malicious Accounts Linked to Malware, Influence Operations. OpenAI is using its artificial intelligence models to detect and counter abuse and has banned accounts associated with malicious state-linked operations. Hackers aligned with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran have used OpenAI’s tools for malware development and social media manipulation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Beware of Instagram Growth Tools Stealing Login Credentials and Sending Them to Attackers
A discovery by Socket’s Threat Research Team has unveiled a malicious Python package named imad213, masquerading as an Instagram growth tool. Created by a threat actor identified as im_ad__213 with the associated email madmadimado59@gmail[.]com, this malware cunningly tricks users into surrendering their Instagram credentials. Deceptive Python Package Targets Instagram Users Promoted with a polished GitHub…
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From malware to deepfakes, generative AI is transforming attacks
Generative AI is even helping hackers trick open-source developers into using malicious code, according to Gartner. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-cyberattacks-malware-open-source-phishing-gartner/750283/
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From malware to deepfakes, Gen AI is transforming cyberattacks
Generative AI is even helping hackers trick open-source developers into using malicious code, according to Gartner. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-cyberattacks-malware-open-source-phishing-gartner/750283/
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Rust-based Myth Stealer Malware Spread via Fake Gaming Sites Targets Chrome, Firefox Users
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented Rust-based information stealer called Myth Stealer that’s being propagated via fraudulent gaming websites.”Upon execution, the malware displays a fake window to appear legitimate while simultaneously decrypting and executing malicious code in the background,” Trellix security researchers Niranjan Hegde, Vasantha Lakshmanan First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Hackers Persist in Using ConnectWise ScreenConnect Tool to Distribute Malware
Hackers continue to exploit the ConnectWise ScreenConnect remote management and monitoring (RMM) tool to deploy malicious payloads, with a focus on financial organizations. An independent researcher first reported a potential critical vulnerability in ScreenConnect versions 23.9.7 and prior through the ConnectWise Trust Center’s vulnerability disclosure program. Malicious Campaigns Targeting Financial Organizations This flaw has since…