Tag: malicious
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Axios Compromise on npm Introduces Hidden Malicious Package
<div cla A newly discovered software supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem briefly compromised one of the most widely used JavaScript libraries in the world. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/axios-compromise-on-npm-introduces-hidden-malicious-package/
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Attackers trojanize Axios HTTP library in highest-impact npm supply chain attack
Tags: ai, attack, breach, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, github, incident response, linux, LLM, macOS, malicious, malware, monitoring, open-source, openai, powershell, pypi, rat, spam, supply-chain, tool, windowspostinstall hook that would execute a dropper script when it was pulled in by a different package as a dependency.Shortly after midnight UTC on March 31 a new version of the Axios package, axios@1.14.1, was published on npm followed by axios@0.30.4 39 minutes later. Both listed plain-crypto-js@4.2.1 as a dependency in their package.json files, but…
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Supply chain attack on Axios npm package: Scope, impact, and remediations
Tags: access, api, attack, breach, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, incident response, macOS, malicious, malware, open-source, rat, risk, security-incident, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, vulnerability, windowsThe Axios npm package has been compromised in a supply chain attack that uploaded new versions of the package containing malicious code. Any environment that downloaded these compromised Axios versions is at risk of severe data theft, including the loss of credentials and API keys. Scan your environment now. Key takeaways This incident is a…
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5-month-old F5 BIG-IP DoS bug becomes critical RCE exploited in the wild
/run/bigtlog.pipe and /run/bigstart.ltm and makes changes to system binaries, including /usr/bin/umount and /usr/sbin/httpd. Attackers have also been observed modifying the sys-eicheck utility, which relies on RPM integrity checks to verify on-disk executables.Log analysis can reveal patterns related to the attack. The user “f5hubblelcdadmin” accessing the iControl REST API from localhost, SELinux disable commands in auditd…
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Attackers hijack Axios npm account to spread RAT malware
Threat actors hijacked the npm account of Axios to distribute RAT malware via malicious package updates. Threat actors compromised the npm account of Axios, a widely used library with over 100M weekly downloads, and published malicious versions to spread remote access trojans across Linux, Windows, and macOS. The supply chain attack was identified by multiple…
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Latest Xloader Obfuscation Methods and Network Protocol
Tags: api, automation, breach, cloud, communications, credentials, data, detection, email, encryption, framework, google, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, password, powershell, software, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroduction Xloader is an information stealing malware family that evolved from Formbook and targets web browsers, email clients, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) applications. Additionally, Xloader may execute arbitrary commands and download second-stage payloads on an infected system. The author of Xloader continues to update the codebase, with the most recent observed version being 8.7. Since…
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OpenAI patches twin leaks as Codex slips and ChatGPT spills
ChatGPT’s hidden outbound channel leaks user data: OpenAI has reportedly fixed a parallel bug in ChatGPT that goes beyond credential theft. Check Point researchers uncovered a hidden outbound communication path in ChatGPT’s code execution runtime that could be triggered with a single malicious prompt.This channel successfully bypassed the platform’s expected safeguards around external data sharing.…
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Axios NPM Packages Breached in Ongoing Supply Chain Attack
A severe supply chain attack has compromised the widely used Axios HTTP client on the npm registry. Attackers injected a malicious dependency into specific Axios releases, exposing millions of developers to a multi-stage remote access trojan capable of executing arbitrary commands and stealing system data. The malicious Axios versions, 1.14.1 and 0.30.4, were published directly…
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Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/android-developer-verification-requirement/
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Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/android-developer-verification-requirement/
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Axios Supply Chain Attack Pushes Cross-Platform RAT via Compromised npm Account
The popular HTTP client known as Axios has suffered a supply chain attack after two newly published versions of the npm package introduced a malicious dependency.Versions 1.14.1 and 0.30.4 of Axios have been found to inject “plain-crypto-js” version 4.2.1 as a fake dependency.According to StepSecurity, the two versions were published using the compromised npm credentials…
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Claude AI Uncovers Zero-Day RCE Vulnerabilities in Vim and Emacs
Security researchers at Calif recently demonstrated the evolving power of artificial intelligence in vulnerability research by using Claude AI to uncover zero-day Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaws in both Vim and Emacs. The discoveries show that merely opening a malicious file in these popular text editors could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and fully…
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GhostSocks Hijacks Devices as Proxy Network for Stealthy Cyberattacks
A newly emerging malware known as GhostSocks is quietly reshaping how attackers evade detection by converting compromised systems into residential proxy nodes. Modern cyberattacks rely heavily on blending into normal network traffic. Residential proxies allow attackers to route malicious activity through legitimate home IP addresses, making it appear as if traffic originates from ordinary users…
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OpenAI Codex Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Steal GitHub Tokens
OpenAI Codex vulnerability allowed attackers to steal GitHub tokens via malicious branch names using hidden Unicode command injection flaw. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openai-codex-vulnerability-steal-github-tokens/
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New RoadK1ll WebSocket implant used to pivot on breached networks
A newly identified malicious implant named RoadK1ll is enabling threat actors to quietly move from a compromised host to other systems on the network. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-roadk1ll-websocket-implant-used-to-pivot-on-breached-networks/
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OpenAI Patches ChatGPT Data Exfiltration Flaw and Codex GitHub Token Vulnerability
A previously unknown vulnerability in OpenAI ChatGPT allowed sensitive conversation data to be exfiltrated without user knowledge or consent, according to new findings from Check Point.”A single malicious prompt could turn an otherwise ordinary conversation into a covert exfiltration channel, leaking user messages, uploaded files, and other sensitive content,” the cybersecurity company said in First…
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TeamPCP’s attack spree slows, but threat escalates with ransomware pivot
TeamPCP’s destructive run of supply chain breaches has stopped, for now: it has been three days since the group published malicious versions of Telnyx’s SDK on PyPI, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/30/teampcp-supply-chain-attacks-ransomware/
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7 tabletop exercise scenarios every cybersecurity team should practice in 2026
Overview As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, the need for comprehensive preparedness has never been more critical. Tabletop exercises are essential for testing and refining incident response plans, enhancing coordination between departments, and staying ahead of malicious actors. In this article, we outline seven tabletop exercise scenarios that cybersecurity teams should…The…
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TeamPCP Uses Fake Ringtone File in Tainted Telnyx SDK to Steal Credentials
Telnyx issues an urgent alert after hackers TeamPCP uploaded malicious versions (4.87.1 4.87.2) of its Python SDK to steal cloud and crypto credentials. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/teampcp-fake-ringtone-file-tainted-telnyx-sdk-credentials/
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Why Kubernetes controllers are the perfect backdoor
Tags: access, api, automation, backdoor, compliance, container, control, kubernetes, malicious, mitre, service, threatFigure 1: Anatomy of a controller-based attack. The malicious webhook intercepts legitimate pod creation requests and injects a backdoor sidecar before the object is persisted to etcd. Niranjan Kumar Sharma As illustrated in Figure 1, this webhook acts as a controller. Every time a legitimate pod is created (e.g., a payment service), the API server sends…
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Telnyx Python SDK Backdoored on PyPI to Steal Cloud Credentials
The popular Telnyx Python SDK on PyPI to deploy a multi”‘stage credential”‘stealing operation that targets cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and developer environments at scale. On March 27, 2026, TeamPCP uploaded two malicious Telnyx SDK releases, versions 4.87.1 and 4.87.2, directly to PyPI at around 03:51 UTC, bypassing the normal GitHub”‘backed release flow used by the…
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Russian CTRL Toolkit Delivered via Malicious LNK Files Hijacks RDP via FRP Tunnels
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a remote access toolkit of Russian-origin that’s distributed via malicious Windows shortcut (LNK) files that are disguised as private key folders.The CTRL toolkit, according to Censys, is custom-built using .NET and includes various executables” to facilitate credential phishing, keylogging, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) hijacking, and reverse tunneling First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Malicious Browser Extensions Hijack Users’ AI Chats in New “Prompt Poaching” Attack
A new wave of malicious browser extensions is quietly harvesting sensitive user interactions with AI tools, in a growing threat now dubbed “prompt poaching.” The rise of AI assistants in everyday browsing has created a usability gap. Most users interact with AI tools in isolated tabs, manually copying and pasting content for analysis or summarization.…
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Open VSX Scanner Vulnerability Lets Malicious Extensions Go Live
Open VSX, the extension marketplace used by VS Code forks such as Cursor and Windsurf, recently fixed a critical vulnerability in its newly introduced pre-publish scanning pipeline that could allow malicious extensions to bypass security checks and go live undetected. The issue, dubbed “Open Sesame,” stemmed from a fail-open condition in the scanning workflow. While…
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Backdoored Telnyx PyPI package pushes malware hidden in WAV audio
TeamPCP hackers compromised the Telnyx package on the Python Package Index today, uploading malicious versions that deliver credential-stealing malware hidden inside a WAV file. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoored-telnyx-pypi-package-pushes-malware-hidden-in-wav-audio/