Tag: malicious
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Hundreds of Malicious GitHub Repos Targeting Novice Cybercriminals Traced to Single User
Sophos X-Ops researchers have identified over 140 GitHub repositories laced with malicious backdoors, orchestrated by a single threat actor associated with the email address ischhfd83[at]rambler[.]ru. Initially sparked by a customer inquiry into the Sakura RAT, a supposed open-source malware touted for its >>sophisticated anti-detection capabilities,
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Corporate executives face mounting digital threats as AI drives impersonation
Malicious actors are using deepfakes and voice-cloning technology to target senior executives in both the workplace and personal spaces. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/corporate-executives-threats-ai-impersonation/750064/
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OpenAI takes down ChatGPT accounts linked to state-backed hacking, disinformation
State-backed threat actors from a handful of countries are using ChatGPT for a range of malicious purposes ranging from malware refinement to employment scams and social media disinformation campaigns. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/openai-takes-down-chatgpt-accounts-hacking
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Critical Fortinet flaws now exploited in Qilin ransomware attacks
The Qilin ransomware operation has recently joined attacks exploiting two Fortinet vulnerabilities that allow bypassing authentication on vulnerable devices and executing malicious code remotely. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-fortinet-flaws-now-exploited-in-qilin-ransomware-attacks/
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ANY.RUN Empowers Government Agencies with Real-Time Threat Detection
Tags: breach, cyber, cyberattack, detection, government, infrastructure, malicious, malware, phishing, tactics, threatGovernment agencies worldwide are facing an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, with adversaries employing advanced tactics to breach critical infrastructure and steal sensitive data. Recent case studies analyzed using the ANY.RUN malware analysis platform reveal how attackers are leveraging phishing, domain spoofing, and malicious document delivery to target public sector organizations. These incidents highlight the urgent…
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New PathWiper Data Wiper Malware Disrupts Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure in 2025 Attack
A critical infrastructure entity within Ukraine was targeted by a previously unseen data wiper malware named PathWiper, according to new findings from Cisco Talos.”The attack was instrumented via a legitimate endpoint administration framework, indicating that the attackers likely had access to the administrative console, that was then used to issue malicious commands and deploy PathWiper…
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Paste.ee Turned Cyber Weapon: XWorm and AsyncRAT Delivered by Malicious Actors
The widespread text-sharing website Paste.ee has been used as a weapon by bad actors to spread powerful malware strains like XWorm and AsyncRAT, which is a worrying trend for cybersecurity professional. This tactic represents a significant shift in phishing and malware delivery strategies, exploiting a trusted service to bypass traditional security defenses. Unveiling a New…
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FBI: BADBOX 2.0 Android malware infects millions of consumer devices
The FBI is warning that the BADBOX 2.0 malware campaign has infected over 1 million home Internet-connected devices, converting consumer electronics into residential proxies that are used for malicious activity. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-badbox-20-android-malware-infects-millions-of-consumer-devices/
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Water utilities mitigate equipment flaws after researchers find widespread exposures
Censys researchers said hundreds of water treatment facilities have taken steps to protect against malicious cyber intrusions. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/water-utilities-mitigate-flaws-find-exposures/749980/
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WordPress Admins Cautioned About Fake Cache Plugin Stealing Admin Credentials
A newly identified malicious plugin, dubbed >>wp-runtime-cache,
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#Infosec2025: Defenders and Attackers are Locked in an AI Arms Race
Malicious actors are making more use of AI in attacks, even as governments look to boost AI investments First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-arms-race-ai/
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VMware NSX XSS Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Malicious Code Injection
Broadcom has issued a high-severity security advisory (VMSA-2025-0012) for VMware NSX, addressing three newly discovered stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-22243, CVE-2025-22244, and CVE-2025-22245. These vulnerabilities impact the NSX Manager UI, gateway firewall, and router port components, exposing organizations to potential code injection attacks if left unpatched. The vulnerabilities, all stemming from improper input validation,…
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Hackers Exploit New HTML Trick to Deceive Outlook Users into Clicking Malicious Links
Cybersecurity researchers have encountered a cleverly crafted phishing email targeting Czech bank customers, employing a lesser-known but highly deceptive technique to bypass security mechanisms and trick users into clicking malicious links. At first glance, the email appears to be a standard phishing attempt, masquerading as a legitimate message from a Czech bank and urging recipients…
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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Supply chain attack hits RubyGems to steal Telegram API data
Risk may extend past the regional ban: The malicious packages (Gems) were published by the threat actor on May 24, 2025, three days after Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications ordered a nationwide ban on Telegram and gave internet service providers until June 2 to report compliance.Apart from the timing, the aliases used by the…
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Critical flaw in Cisco ISE impacts cloud deployments on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
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#Infosec2025: Securing Endpoints is Still Vital Amid Changing Threats
Endpoint and network security is still essential, even as malicious actors turn to supply chains, identities and AI First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-securing-endpoints/
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Outlook Users Targeted by New HTML-Based Phishing Scheme
A recent phishing campaign has revealed a sophisticated technique that exploits Microsoft Outlook’s unique handling of HTML emails to conceal malicious links from corporate users. The attack, initially appearing as a standard phishing attempt impersonating a Czech bank, leverages conditional HTML comments to display different content depending on the email client used to open the…
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Securing Against Attacks: How WAF Rate Limiting Works
Rate limiting plays a major role in application security, especially when it is about defending web applications from malicious bot attacks, credential stuffing, brute force attacks and excessive API calls. Rate limiting security ensures that systems function properly without overwhelming them. It controls the number of requests a client or a specific IP address can……
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Critical Cisco ISE Auth Bypass Flaw Impacts Cloud Deployments on AWS, Azure, and OCI
Cisco has released security patches to address a critical security flaw impacting the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that, if successfully exploited, could allow unauthenticated actors to carry out malicious actions on susceptible systems.The security defect, tracked as CVE-2025-20286, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10.0. It has been described as a static credential…
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When AI Turns Against Us FireTail Blog
Jun 04, 2025 – Lina Romero – Artificial Intelligence is the biggest development in tech of the 21st century. But although AI is continuing to develop at a breakneck pace, many of us still don’t understand all the risks and implications for cybersecurity. And this issue is only growing more complicated and critical. Now more…
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UAE Central Bank Tells FIs to Drop SMS, OTP Authentication
Banking Sector Faces Challenges in Meeting March 2026 Compliance Deadline. The Central Bank of UAE has issued a directive asking financial institutions to eliminate weak authentication methods including SMS and email OTPs. Banks are also expected to implement real-time fraud monitoring and suspend sessions when malicious activity is detected. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Vishing Crew Targets Salesforce Data
A group Google is tracking as UNC6040 has been tricking users into installing a malicious version of a Salesforce app to gain access to and steal data from the platform. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/vishing-crew-salesforce-data