Tag: malicious
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3 VMware Zero-Day Bugs Allow Sandbox Escape
The now-patched bugs are under active exploit and enable attackers to carry out a wide range of malicious activities, including escaping a virtual machine and gaining access to the underlying host. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/vmware-zero-day-bugs-sandbox-escape
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GrassCall Malware Targets Job Seekers to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, group, jobs, linkedin, login, malicious, malware, russia, softwareA newly identified cyberattack campaign, dubbed GrassCall, is targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors through fake job interviews. Attributed to the Russian-speaking cybercriminal group >>Crazy Evil,
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VMware Security Flaws Exploited in the Wild”, Broadcom Releases Urgent Patches
Broadcom has released security updates to address three actively exploited security flaws in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products that could lead to code execution and information disclosure.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2025-22224 (CVSS score: 9.3) – A Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability that leads to an out-of-bounds write, which a malicious actor with…
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LLMs Are Posing a Threat to Content Security
With the wide application of large language models (LLM) in various fields, their potential risks and threats have gradually become prominent. “Content security” caused by inaccurate or misleading information is becoming a security concern that cannot be ignored. Unfairness and bias, adversarial attacks, malicious code generation, and exploitation of security vulnerabilities continue to raise risk…The…
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Suspected Iranian Hackers Used Compromised Indian Firm’s Email to Target U.A.E. Aviation Sector
Threat hunters are calling attention to a new highly-targeted phishing campaign that singled out “fewer than five” entities in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to deliver a previously undocumented Golang backdoor dubbed Sosano.The malicious activity was specifically directed against aviation and satellite communications organizations, according to Proofpoint, which detected it in late October First seen…
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BigAnt Server 0-Day Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Malicious Code Remotely
A critical vulnerability in BigAntSoft’s enterprise chat server software has exposed ~50 internet-facing systems to unauthenticated remote code execution attacks. Designated CVE-2025-0364, this exploit chain enables attackers to bypass authentication protocols, create administrative accounts, and execute malicious PHP code on vulnerable servers running BigAnt Server v5.6.06 and earlier. CVE-2025-0364: Authentication Bypass to PHP Code Execution The…
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IBM Storage Virtualize Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution
Two critical security flaws in IBM Storage Virtualize products could enable attackers to bypass authentication protections and execute malicious code on enterprise storage systems, according to a security bulletin issued by the company. Tracked as CVE-2025-0159 and CVE-2025-0160, these vulnerabilities impact the graphical user interface (GUI) components of IBM’s SAN Volume Controller, Storwize, Spectrum Virtualize,…
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New ClickFix attack deploys Havoc C2 via Microsoft Sharepoint
A newly uncovered ClickFix phishing campaign is tricking victims into executing malicious PowerShell commands that deploy the Havok post-exploitation framework for remote access to compromised devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-clickfix-attack-deploys-havoc-c2-via-microsoft-sharepoint/
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Threat Actors Exploiting AES Encryption for Stealthy Payload Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a surge in the use of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption by threat actors to shield malicious payloads from detection. This technique, combined with code virtualization and staged payload delivery, is being employed by malware families such as Agent Tesla, XWorm, and FormBook/XLoader to evade static analysis tools and sandbox environments.…
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The Rise of QR Phishing: How Scammers Exploit QR Codes and How to Stay Safe
QR phishing is on the rise, tricking users into scanning malicious QR codes. Learn how cybercriminals exploit QR codes and how to protect yourself. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rise-of-qr-phishing-how-scammers-exploit-qr-codes/
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Network Penetration Testing Checklist 2025
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, hacker, hacking, malicious, network, penetration-testing, router, tool, vulnerabilityNetwork penetration testing is a cybersecurity practice that simulates cyberattacks on an organization’s network to identify vulnerabilities and improve security defenses. Ethical hackers, or penetration testers, use tools and techniques to mimic real-world hacking attempts, targeting network components like routers, firewalls, servers, and endpoints. The goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them,…
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The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-deprioritizing-russia-cyber-threat/
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$1.5B Bybit Hack is Linked to North Korea, FBI Says, in Potentially the Largest Crypto Heist Ever
The FBI referred to the attack as “TraderTraitor,” a malicious campaign linked to North Korean state-sponsored hackers the Lazarus Group. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/bybit-cryptocurrency-heist/
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Fake CAPTCHA PDFs Spread Lumma Stealer via Webflow, GoDaddy, and Other Domains
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA images shared via PDF documents hosted on Webflow’s content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the Lumma stealer malware.Netskope Threat Labs said it discovered 260 unique domains hosting 5,000 phishing PDF files that redirect victims to malicious websites.”The attacker uses SEO to trick victims…
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Enhanced capabilities sustain the rapid growth of Vo1d botnet
Operators behind the Vo1d botnet have enhanced its capabilities, enabling rapid growth in recent months. In September 2024, Doctor Web researchers uncovered a malware, tracked asVo1d, that infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes belonging to users in 197 countries. The malicious code acts as a backdoor allowing attackers to download and install third-party software…
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5,000 Phishing PDFs on 260 Domains Distribute Lumma Stealer via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA images shared via PDF documents hosted on Webflow’s content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the Lumma stealer malware.Netskope Threat Labs said it discovered 260 unique domains hosting 5,000 phishing PDF files that redirect victims to malicious websites.”The attacker uses SEO to trick victims…
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260 Domains Hosting 5,000 Malicious PDFs to Steal Credit Card Data
Netskope Threat Labs uncovered a sprawling phishing operation involving 260 domains hosting approximately 5,000 malicious PDF files. These documents, disguised as legitimate resources, employ fake CAPTCHA prompts to redirect victims to phishing sites designed to harvest credit card details and personal information. The campaign, active since the second half of 2024, has impacted over 1,150…
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Winos4.0 Malware Targets Windows Users Through Malicious PDF Files
A new wave of cyberattacks leveraging the Winos4.0 malware framework has targeted organizations in Taiwan through malicious PDF attachments disguised as tax inspection alerts, according to a January 2025 threat analysis by FortiGuard Labs. The campaign employs multi-stage payload delivery, anti-forensic techniques, and automated security bypass mechanisms to establish persistent access to victim networks while…
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GitLab Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Bypass Security and Run Arbitrary Scripts
GitLab has urgently released security updates to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in its platform that could allow attackers to bypass security mechanisms, execute malicious scripts, and access sensitive data. The patches, included in versions 17.9.1, 17.8.4, and 17.7.6 for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), mitigate critical risks affecting Kubernetes integrations, dependency management,…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Hidden Dangers of Geolocation in Cloud Security
One of the biggest challenges organizations face today is detecting malicious activity in cloud environments. As highlighted in MixMode’s latest Threat Research Report, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging trusted cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to disguise their attacks, a strategy known as infrastructure laundering. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-hidden-dangers-of-geolocation-in-cloud-security-2/
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Millions of WordPress Websites Vulnerable to Script Injection Due to Plugin Flaw
A critical security vulnerability in theEssential Addons for Elementorplugin, installed on over 2 million WordPress websites, has exposed sites to script injection attacks via malicious URL parameters. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-24752 and scoring 7.1 (High) on the CVSS scale, allowed attackers to execute reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by exploiting insufficient input sanitization in the plugin’s password reset…
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GitVenom campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as fake GitHub projects
GitVenom malware campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as open-source projects on GitHub. Kaspersky researchers warn of a malware campaign, dubbed GitVenom, targeting GitHub users. The threat actors behind this campaign created hundreds of fake GitHub repositories with malicious code, disguising them as automation tools, crypto bots, and hacking utilities. The attackers used…
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Max Severity RCE Vuln in All Versions of MITRE Caldera
In the wrong hands, the popular red-teaming tool can be made to access networks, escalate privileges, conduct reconnaissance, and disguise malicious activity as a simulated exercise. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/max-severity-rce-vuln-all-versions-mitre-caldera
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…