Tag: malicious
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Malicious PyPI Package Impersonates sympy-dev, Targeting Millions of Users
A dangerous supply-chain attack targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI) that involves a malicious package named sympy-dev impersonating SymPy, one of the world’s most widely used symbolic mathematics libraries. The fraudulent package employs sophisticated typosquatting tactics and multi-stage execution to deliver cryptomining malware while avoiding detection. The malicious sympy-dev package directly copies SymPy’s official project…
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NDSS 2025 Dissecting Payload-Based Transaction Phishing On Ethereum
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Zhuo Chen (Zhejiang University), Yufeng Hu (Zhejiang University), Bowen He (Zhejiang University), Dong Luo (Zhejiang University), Lei Wu (Zhejiang University), Yajin Zhou (Zhejiang University) PAPER Dissecting Payload-Based Transaction Phishing On Ethereum In recent years, a more advanced form of phishing has arisen on Ethereum, surpassing early-stage, simple transaction phishing. This new…
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CI/CD Under Attack: What the AWS CodeBuild “CodeBreach” Flaw Reveals About Modern Supply Chain Risk
A recent disclosure revealed a critical flaw in AWS CodeBuild that could allow attackers to abuse CI/CD pipelines and inject malicious code into trusted software builds by exploiting weaknesses in webhook validation, according to WebProNews. Rather than targeting production systems directly, the issue exposed how attackers can compromise software supply chains by manipulating trusted automation.…
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Magecart Hack Injects JavaScript to Steal Online Payment Data
A new Magecart-style campaign is actively targeting e-commerce websites by injecting malicious JavaScript that intercepts and exfiltrates payment card data during checkout. The malicious script was hosted at cc-analytics[.]com/app.js and discovered on compromised e-commerce sites through script injection. The code employs heavy obfuscation using hex encoding and base conversion functions to evade detection. Security researchers…
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Hackers Exploit Visual Studio Code to Deploy Malicious Payloads on Victim Systems
The attack arsenal by extensively abusing Microsoft Visual Studio Code configuration files to deliver and execute malicious payloads on compromised systems. This evolution in the Contagious Interview campaign represents a sophisticated shift toward weaponizing legitimate developer tools. The infection chain begins when victims clone and open malicious Git repositories hosted on GitHub or GitLab, typically…
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Three vulnerabilities in Anthropic Git MCP Server could let attackers tamper with LLMs
mcp-server-git versions prior to 2025-12.18.The three vulnerabilities are·CVE-2025-68143, an unrestricted git_init.·CVE-2025-68145, a path validation bypass.·CVE-2025-68144, an argument injection in git_diff.Unlike other vulnerabilities in MCP servers that required specific configurations, these work on any configuration of Anthropic’s official server, out of the box, Cyata says.Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in 2024 to…
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North Korea-Linked Hackers Target Developers via Malicious VS Code Projects
The North Korean threat actors associated with the long-running Contagious Interview campaign have been observed using malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) projects as lures to deliver a backdoor on compromised endpoints.The latest finding demonstrates continued evolution of the new tactic that was first discovered in December 2025, Jamf Threat Labs said.”This activity involved…
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Gemini AI assistant tricked into leaking Google Calendar data
Using only natural language instructions, researchers were able to bypass Google Gemini’s defenses against malicious prompt injection and create misleading events to leak private Calendar data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gemini-ai-assistant-tricked-into-leaking-google-calendar-data/
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New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web
Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against malicious downloads and phishing files. The post New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-flaw-bypass-mark-of-the-web/
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Three Flaws in Anthropic MCP Git Server Enable File Access and Code Execution
A set of three security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in mcp-server-git, the official Git Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by Anthropic, that could be exploited to read or delete arbitrary files and execute code under certain conditions.”These flaws can be exploited through prompt injection, meaning an attacker who can influence what an AI assistant…
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Hackers Use LinkedIn Messages to Spread RAT Malware Through DLL Sideloading
Tags: access, cybersecurity, exploit, hacker, linkedin, malicious, malware, open-source, phishing, ratCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new phishing campaign that exploits social media private messages to propagate malicious payloads, likely with the intent to deploy a remote access trojan (RAT).The activity delivers “weaponized files via Dynamic Link Library (DLL) sideloading, combined with a legitimate, open-source Python pen-testing script,” ReliaQuest said in a report shared with First…
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When Language Becomes the Attack Surface: Inside the Google Gemini Calendar Exploit
Tags: ai, attack, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, google, LLM, malicious, software, vulnerabilitySecurity teams have spent decades hardening software against malicious input, yet a recent vulnerability involving Google Gemini demonstrates how those assumptions begin to fracture when language itself becomes executable. The issue, disclosed by cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security, exposed a subtle but powerful flaw in how natural language interfaces like AI LLMs interact with privileged…
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CrashFix attack hijacks browser failures to deliver ModelRAT malware via fake Chrome extension
Payload delivery: When the user executes the supplied commands, a multistage infection process begins that ultimately deploys a previously undocumented Python-based remote access trojan, which the researchers dubbed ModelRAT. The malware establishes persistence and enables remote control of the infected system.Huntress’ telemetry suggested differing behavior based on the environment. Systems joined to a domain were…
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Google Gemini flaw exposes new AI prompt injection risks for enterprises
Real enterprise exposure: Analysts point out that the risk is significant in enterprise environments as organizations rapidly deploy AI copilots connected to sensitive systems.”As internal copilots ingest data from emails, calendars, documents, and collaboration tools, a single compromised account or phishing email can quietly embed malicious instructions,” said Chandrasekhar Bilugu, CTO of SureShield. “When employees…
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Predator bots are exploiting APIs at scale. Here’s how defenders must respond.
The rise of malicious bots is changing how the internet operates, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards that keep humans firmly in control. Bots now account for more than half of global web traffic, and a new class of “predator bots” has emerged, unleashing self-learning programs that adapt in real time, mimic human behavior, and…
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Google Ads Exploited to Deliver TamperedChef Through Malicious PDF Editor
A sophisticated malvertising campaign tracked as TamperedChef has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries by distributing weaponized PDF editing software through Google Ads. Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams discovered the operation in September 2025, revealing a multi-layered attack infrastructure designed to steal browser credentials and establish persistent backdoor access on Windows systems.…
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New PDFSider Windows malware deployed on Fortune 100 firm’s network
Ransomware attackers targeting a Fortune 100 company in the finance sector used a new malware strain, dubbed PDFSider, to deliver malicious payloads on Windows systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pdfsider-windows-malware-deployed-on-fortune-100-firms-network/
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Google Gemini Prompt Injection Flaw Exposed Private Calendar Data via Malicious Invites
Tags: control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, flaw, google, injection, malicious, privacy, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a security flaw that leverages indirect prompt injection targeting Google Gemini as a way to bypass authorization guardrails and use Google Calendar as a data extraction mechanism.The vulnerability, Miggo Security’s Head of Research, Liad Eliyahu, said, made it possible to circumvent Google Calendar’s privacy controls by hiding a dormant…
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UK govt. warns about ongoing Russian hacktivist group attacks
The U.K. government is warning of continued malicious activity from Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure and local government organizations in the country in disruptive denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-govt-warns-about-ongoing-russian-hacktivist-group-attacks/
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New StackWarp Hardware Flaw Breaks AMD SEV-SNP Protections on Zen 15 CPUs
A team of academics from the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany has disclosed the details of a new hardware vulnerability affecting AMD processors.The security flaw, codenamed StackWarp, can allow bad actors with privileged control over a host server to run malicious code within confidential virtual machines (CVMs), undermining the integrity guarantees provided…
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Malicious Google Chrome Extensions Hijack Workday and Netsuite
Users of widely used HR and ERP platforms targeted with malicious extensions which were available in the Chrome Web Store First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malicious-google-chrome-extension/
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Five Chrome extensions caught hijacking enterprise sessions
Blocking defenses and hijacking sessions: The campaign went beyond stealing credentials. Two of the extensions, Tool Access 11 and Data By Cloud 2, incorporated DOM manipulation routines that actively blocked access to security and administrative pages within the targeted platforms. This prevented the enterprise admins from reaching screens to change passwords, view sign-on history, or…
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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Five Chrome Extensions Used to Hijack Enterprise HR and ERP Systems
Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a coordinated Chrome extension campaign targeting enterprise HR and ERP platforms, including Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors. Five malicious extensions, collectively installed over 2,300 times, work together to steal session tokens, block security controls, and enable complete account takeover through session hijacking. Four of the extensions are published under…
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Researchers Hijack Hacker Domain Using Name Server Delegation
Security researchers from Infoblox have successfully intercepted millions of malicious push notification advertisements by exploiting a DNS misconfiguration technique known as >>lame nameserver delegation,<< gaining complete visibility into a large-scale affiliate advertising operation without directly compromising any systems. The researchers claimed to have identified abandoned domains used by threat actors, receiving copies of over 57…
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Threat Actors Abuse Browser Extensions to Deliver Fake Warning Messages
Threat intelligence researchers at Huntress have uncovered a sophisticated browser extension campaign orchestrated by the KongTuke threat actor group, featuring a malicious ad blocker impersonating the legitimate uBlock Origin Lite extension. The campaign weaponizes fake browser crash warnings to trick users into executing malicious PowerShell commands, ultimately delivering ModeloRAT, a previously undocumented Python-based remote access…