Tag: malicious
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NPM Worm Hits Namastex Packages, Steals Secrets Across Registries
A newly uncovered npm malware campaign is targeting packages linked to Namastex Labs, abusing developer trust to steal sensitive secrets and silently spread across both npm and PyPI ecosystems. The malicious activity centers on Namastex.ai, a company that promotes AI consulting services and autonomous agent systems through its Automagik product line. A set of legitimate-looking…
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Nessus Agent Windows Flaw Enables SYSTEM-Level Code Execution
Tenable has disclosed a high-severity security vulnerability in its Nessus Agent software for Windows that could allow attackers to execute malicious code with full SYSTEM-level privileges. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-33694, has been patched in the newly released Nessus Agent version 11.1.3. The vulnerability stems from improper link resolution before file access, classified under CWE-59 (>>Link Following<<). On…
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Introducing Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR) for Linux and macOS
<div cla As Linux dominates cloud-native infrastructure and macOS becomes the standard for high-value targets in development and executive leadership, the attack surface is no longer Windows-centric. Modern attack playbooks weaponize Living off the Land (LOTL) binariespre-installed, legitimate system toolsto blend malicious activity with normal operations and bypass standard detection telemetry. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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New ClickFix attack Hides in Native Windows Tools to Reduce Detection Risk
Fake CAPTCHA ClickFix attack tricks users into running malicious commands, using cmdkey and regsvr32 to maintain persistence and avoid detection on Windows First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-variant-native-windows-tools-bypass-security/
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TDL 020 – Why DNS Is Your First Line of Cyber Defense – Chris Buijs
Tags: access, attack, automation, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, container, corporate, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, dns, encryption, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, hacker, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, iot, jobs, malicious, microsoft, network, office, phone, programming, router, saas, service, software, startup, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vulnerability, zero-trustIn Episode 20 of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with Amsterdam-based tech veteran Chris Buijs to discuss the often-overlooked backbone of internet security: DNS (Domain Name System). The “Set-it-and-Forget-it” Trap Buijs, who transitioned from an electrician to a network architect, notes that many organizations treat DNS as a “utility” rather than a…
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TDL 020 – Why DNS Is Your First Line of Cyber Defense – Chris Buijs
Tags: access, attack, automation, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, container, corporate, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, dns, encryption, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, hacker, ibm, infrastructure, Internet, iot, jobs, malicious, microsoft, network, office, phone, programming, router, saas, service, software, startup, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vulnerability, zero-trustIn Episode 20 of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with Amsterdam-based tech veteran Chris Buijs to discuss the often-overlooked backbone of internet security: DNS (Domain Name System). The “Set-it-and-Forget-it” Trap Buijs, who transitioned from an electrician to a network architect, notes that many organizations treat DNS as a “utility” rather than a…
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BT has now blocked over a billion clicks to malicious websites, says NCSC
Tags: maliciousNCSC’s Share and Defend scheme has seen BT block over a billion clicks through to malicious websites First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366642433/BT-has-now-blocked-over-a-billion-clicks-to-malicious-websites-says-NCSC
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GPT-5.5 Bio Bug Bounty Program Aims to Improve AI Safety and Performance
OpenAI has officially launched the GPT-5.5 Bio Bug Bounty program to strengthen safeguards against emerging biological risks. As artificial intelligence models become more advanced, the potential for malicious actors to generate dangerous biological information increases. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) and lone attackers could potentially misuse large language models to accelerate harmful biological research. To address…
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26 FakeWallet Apps Found on Apple App Store Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious apps on the Apple App Store that impersonate popular cryptocurrency wallets in an attempt to steal recovery phrases and private keys since at least fall 2025.”Once launched, these apps redirect users to browser pages designed to look similar to the App Store and distribute trojanized versions of…
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Xinference PyPI Supply Chain Poisoning Warning
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Xinference had suffered supply chain poisoning in its PyPI warehouse. The attacker stole the PyPI release permission credentials of Xinference maintainers and released three consecutive malicious versions implanted with Trojans on April 22, GMT+8. When triggered by the user, it will collect cloud credentials, SSH keys, API tokens, Sensitive……
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Checkmarx supply chain attack impacts Bitwarden npm distribution path
Bitwarden CLI was hit by the Checkmarx supply chain attack. Version 2026.4.0 shipped malicious code in bw1.js via a compromised GitHub Action. Bitwarden CLI has been compromised as part of the ongoing Checkmarx supply chain campaign, researchers warn. The affected version, @bitwarden/cli 2026.4.0, contained malicious code hidden in the bw1.js file. The breach likely stemmed…
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China-Linked Cyber Actors Turn to Massive Covert Botnets to Evade Detection
A newly issued cybersecurity advisory highlights an evolution in the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by China-Nexus threat actors. The report, released with support from the UK Cyber League and coordinated by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) alongside international partners, sheds light on how Chinese threat actors are relying on large-scale covert networks of compromised…
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Npm Supply Chain Malware Attack Targets Developers With Worm-Like Propagation
Malicious npm packages spread via worm-like propagation and steal developer credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/npm-supply-chain-worm-canister/
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Bitwarden CLI Compromised After Malicious GitHub Actions Workflow
Cybersecurity researchers at Socket have uncovered a major supply chain compromise affecting the Bitwarden CLI. Attackers successfully abused a GitHub Action in Bitwarden’s CI/CD pipeline to inject malicious code into the popular password manager’s npm package. This breach is part of the broader, ongoing Checkmarx supply chain campaign. Bitwarden CLI Compromised The compromised package, identified…
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3 practical ways AI threat detection improves enterprise cyber resilience
Legitimate admin activity and malicious behavior often look similar without contextHybrid environments generate fragmented telemetry that rule sets can’t correlateLean teams don’t have time to manually connect the dots across systemsPlatforms like Adlumin MDR apply behavioral models and automated triage to suppress low”‘value alerts and elevate incidents that actually matter. Fewer alerts, better context, and…
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3 practical ways AI threat detection improves enterprise cyber resilience
Legitimate admin activity and malicious behavior often look similar without contextHybrid environments generate fragmented telemetry that rule sets can’t correlateLean teams don’t have time to manually connect the dots across systemsPlatforms like Adlumin MDR apply behavioral models and automated triage to suppress low”‘value alerts and elevate incidents that actually matter. Fewer alerts, better context, and…
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Bitwarden CLI Compromise Linked to Ongoing Checkmarx Supply Chain Campaign
A compromise of the popular Bitwarden password manager is linked to the ongoing Checkmarx supply chain campaign, with bad actor injecting malicious code in a version of its CLI. However, while there are some overlaps in such areas a tools that suggest TeamPCP was behind the attack, there are differences in operation that make attribution…
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Hacked Devices Are Gateways for Chinese Nation-State Hackers
Routing Malicious Traffic Through Hacked IoT Devices Is Leading to ‘IoC Extinction’. Networks comprised of hacked domestic devices underpin a mounting number of Chinese nation-state hacking operations, warned British, U.S. and a slew of other national cybersecurity agencies. The networks comprise small office home office routers, IoT equipment and smart devices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Bitwarden CLI npm package compromised to steal developer credentials
The Bitwarden CLI was briefly compromised after attackers uploaded a malicious @bitwarden/cli package to npm containing a credential-stealing payload capable of spreading to other projects. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitwarden-cli-npm-package-compromised-to-steal-developer-credentials/
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Checkmarx Supply Chain Attack Exploits Docker Images and CI/CD Pipelines
A Checkmarx supply chain attack used malicious Docker images and extensions to steal credentials and spread through CI/CD pipelines. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/checkmarx-supply-chain-attack-exploits-docker-images-and-ci-cd-pipelines/
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Checkmarx Supply Chain Attack Exploits Docker Images and CI/CD Pipelines
A Checkmarx supply chain attack used malicious Docker images and extensions to steal credentials and spread through CI/CD pipelines. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/checkmarx-supply-chain-attack-exploits-docker-images-and-ci-cd-pipelines/
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Bitwarden CLI Compromised in Ongoing Checkmarx Supply Chain Campaign
Bitwarden CLI has been compromised as part of the newly discovered and ongoing Checkmarx supply chain campaign, according to new findings from Socket.”The affected package version appears to be @bitwarden/cli@2026.4.0, and the malicious code was published in ‘bw1.js,’ a file included in the package contents,” the application security company said.”The attack appears to have leveraged…
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UK warns of Chinese hackers using proxy networks to evade detection
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and international partners warned that China-nexus hackers are increasingly using large-scale proxy networks of hijacked consumer devices to evade detection and disguise their malicious activity. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-warns-of-chinese-hackers-using-botnets-of-hijacked-consumer-devices-to-evade-detection/
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If cyber espionage via HDMI worries you, NCSC built a device to stop it
A new cybersecurity device developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) should be a helpful solution for protecting governments and businesses from malicious … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/23/ncsc-silentglass-cybersecurity-tool-hdmi-displayport/
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GitLab Fixes Flaws That Could Allow Attackers to Hijack User Sessions
GitLab has released emergency security patches addressing 11 vulnerabilities across its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), including three high-severity flaws that could allow attackers to execute malicious code, forge requests, and steal user session tokens. On April 22, 2026, GitLab released versions 18.11.1, 18.10.4, and 18.9.6 for both CE and EE deployments. GitLab.com has already been…
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Malicious npm Package Hijacks Hugging Face for Malware Delivery
Malicious npm package js-logger-pack is now abusing Hugging Face not just as a malware CDN, but also as a live exfiltration backend for stolen data, turning a popular AI platform into part of a full-featured cross”‘platform implant chain. Earlier campaign phases already used Hugging Face as a simple hosting point for those binaries, but the latest builds…