Tag: malicious
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New Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits TVT DVRs to Gain Admin Control
GreyNoise has noted a sharp escalation in hacking attempts targeting TVT NVMS9000 Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). The surge in malicious activity, peaking on April 3, 2025, with over 2,500 unique IP addresses, suggests a new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet is at play, exploiting an information disclosure vulnerability to seize administrative control over these…
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Xanthorox AI: A New Breed of Malicious AI Threat Hits the Darknet
Xanthorox AI, a darknet-exclusive tool, uses five custom models to launch advanced, autonomous cyberattacks, ushering in a new AI threat era. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/xanthorox-ai/
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WhatsApp for Windows Flaw Could Let Hackers Sneak In Malicious Files
If you use WhatsApp Desktop on Windows, listen up! A flaw in WhatsApp for Windows (CVE-2025-30401) let attackers disguise malicious files as safe ones. Update to version 2.2450.6 or later to stay secure. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/whatsapp-windows-flaw-hackers-sneak-malicious-files/
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Attackers Exploit SourceForge Platform to Distribute Malware
Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, infection, malicious, malware, russia, softwareA recent malware distribution scheme has been uncovered on SourceForge, the popular software hosting and distribution platform. Cybercriminals have leveraged SourceForge’s subdomain feature to deceive users with fake downloads of software applications, embedding malicious files into the infection chain. This attack, primarily targeting Russian-speaking users, has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community for its level…
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Vidar Stealer Uses New Deception Technique to Hijack Browser Cookies and Stored Credentials
Vidar Stealer a notorious information-stealing malware has adopted a deceptive method to disguise itself as Microsoft’s BGInfo application. By exploiting a legitimate tool widely used by IT professionals to display system details, attackers have demonstrated advanced techniques to evade detection and execute malicious code designed to compromise sensitive data. BGInfo, part of Microsoft’s Sysinternals Suite,…
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21 Countries Sign Onto Voluntary Pact to Stem the Proliferation of Spyware
Twenty-one countries signed onto the Pall Mall Process, an effort a year in the making that was created to develop a framework nations could adopt to address the proliferation and malicious use of spyware by governments that want it to track human rights workers, activists, journalists, and other such targets. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings
Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office.”One such project, officepackage, on the main website sourceforge.net, appears harmless enough, containing Microsoft Office add-ins copied from a First seen on…
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WhatsApp flaw can let attackers run malicious code on Windows PCs
Meta warned Windows users to update the WhatsApp messaging app to the latest version to patch a vulnerability that can let attackers execute malicious code on their devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-flaw-can-let-attackers-run-malicious-code-on-windows-pcs/
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Zoom Workplace Apps Vulnerability Enables Malicious Script Injection Through XSS Flaws
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Zoom Workplace Apps (tracked as CVE-2025-27441 and CVE-2025-27442) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws, posing risks to millions of users globally. The medium-severity vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 4.6, enables unauthenticated attackers on adjacent networks to compromise meeting integrity by executing arbitrary code. Zoom…
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Malicious VS Code Extensions with Millions of Installs Put Developers at Risk
A sophisticated cryptomining campaign has been uncovered, targeting developers through malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions. These extensions, masquerading as legitimate tools, have collectively accumulated over one million installations, exposing the scale of the attack. Researchers at ExtensionTotal detected the operation, which deploys a multi-stage payload to mine cryptocurrency in the background while delivering…
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ToddyCat APT Targets ESET Bug to Load Silent Malware
Researchers found the threat actor attempting to use the now-patched flaw to load and execute a malicious dynamic link library on infected systems. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/toddycat-apt-eset-bug-silent-malware
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Chinese ToddyCat abuses ESET antivirus bug for malicious activities
A range of affected products: The flaw affects all of ESET offerings with the command line scanner which includes an array of products used by power users, IT admins, and enterprise environments.According to the advisory, the affected antivirus versions include ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security Premium, and ESET Security Ultimate 18.0.12.0…
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UAC-0226 Deploys GIFTEDCROOK Stealer via Malicious Excel Files Targeting Ukraine
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed a new set of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian institutions with information-stealing malware.The activity is aimed at military formations, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies, particularly those located near Ukraine’s eastern border, the agency said.The attacks involve distributing phishing emails First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Google fixed two actively exploited Android zero-days
Google addressed 62 vulnerabilities with the release of Android ‘s April 2025 security update, including two actively exploited zero-days. Google released Android ‘s April 2025 security updates to address 62 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-53197, CVE-2024-53150) exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability CVE-2024-53197 is a Linux kernel issue affecting ALSA USB audio. Malicious devices…
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Xanthorox AI: New Automated Hacking Tool Surfaces on Hacker Forums
A new malicious AI tool,Xanthorox AI, has emerged on underground hacker forums. Dubbed the >>Killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants,
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Warning to developers: Stay away from these 10 VSCode extensions
Prettier Code for VSCode (by prettier);Discord Rich Presence for VS Code (by Mark H);Rojo Roblox Studio Sync (by evaera);Solidity Compiler (by VSCode Developer);Claude AI (by Mark H)Golong Compiler (by Mark H);ChatGPT Agent for VSCode (by Mark H);HTML Obfuscator (by Mark H);Python Obfuscator for VSCode (by Mark H);Rust Compiler for VSCode (by Mark H).Although the extensions…
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CVE-2024-11859: ToddyCat Group Hides Malware in ESET’s Scanner to Bypass Security
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are constantly evolving their techniques to evade detection. Kaspersky Labs has recently uncovered a sophisticated method employed by the ToddyCat group: hiding their malicious activity within the context of legitimate security software. In early 2024, Kaspersky’s investigation into ToddyCat incidents revealed a suspicious file named >>version.dll
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Lazarus Expands NPM Campaign With Trojan Loaders
North Korea’s Lazarus Deploys Malicious NPM Packages to Steal Data. North Korea’s Lazarus Group expanded a malicious campaign of uploading malicious code to the JavaScript runtime environment npm repository, publishing 11 packages embedded with Trojan loaders. Researchers identified 11 malicious packages in the repository, a hotspot for supply chain attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Trio of malicious PyPI packages target sensitive information
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/trio-of-malicious-pypi-packages-target-sensitive-information
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Malicious npm packages, BeaverTail malware leveraged in new North Korean attacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/malicious-npm-packages-beavertail-malware-leveraged-in-new-north-korean-attacks
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ToddyCat Attackers Exploited ESET Command Line Scanner Vulnerability to Conceal Their Tool
In a sophisticated cyberattack, the notorious ToddyCat APT group utilized a previously unknown vulnerability in ESET’s Command Line Scanner (ecls) to mask their malicious activities. The attack came to light when researchers detected a suspicious file named version.dll in the temp directories of multiple compromised systems. This file was identified as a tool called TCESB,…
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Malicious VSCode extensions infect Windows with cryptominers
Nine VSCode extensions on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code Marketplace pose as legitimate development tools while infecting users with the XMRig cryptominer to mine Ethereum and Monero. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-vscode-extensions-infect-windows-with-cryptominers/
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This $16 AdGuard plan protects your whole family from malicious ads
You have until April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to grab lifetime access to AdGuard’s privacy and ad-blocking tools for just $15.97 (reg. $169)”, remember to enter code FAMPLAN at checkout for this limited-time discount. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-16-adguard-plan-protects-your-whole-family-from-malicious-ads/
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Malicious Microsoft VS Code Extensions Used in Cryptojacking Campaign
Security researchers from ExtensionTotal have found nine malicious extensions in Visual Studio Code, Microsoft’s lightweight source-code editor First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-vs-code-cryptojacking/
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Xanthorox AI The Next Generation of Malicious AI Threats Emerges
The Next Evolution in Black-Hat AI A new player has entered the cybercrime AI landscape Xanthorox AI, a malicious tool that brands itself as the “Killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants.” First spotted in late Q1 2025, Xanthorox began circulating in cybercrime communities across darknet forums and encrypted channels. The system is promoted… First…
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Threat Actors Use Windows Screensaver Files as Malware Delivery Method
Cybersecurity experts at Symantec have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting various sectors across multiple countries, leveraging the Windows screensaver file format (.scr) as a vector for malware distribution. This method, while seemingly innocuous, allows attackers to execute malicious code under the guise of a harmless screensaver file. Campaign Overview The campaign, observed by Symantec,…
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CISA and FBI Warn Fast Flux is Powering Resilient Malware, C2, and Phishing Networks
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called fast flux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control (C2) channel.”‘Fast flux’ is a technique used to obfuscate the locations of malicious servers through rapidly changing Domain…
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NEPTUNE RAT Targets Windows Users, Steals Passwords from 270+ Applications
A recent cyber threat named Neptune RAT has emerged as a rising concern for Windows users, targeting sensitive data and exhibiting advanced malicious capabilities. CYFIRMA researchers have identified the latest version of this Remote Access Trojan (RAT), revealing alarming details about its distribution, functionality, and impact on compromised systems. Technical Overview of Neptune RAT Neptune…