Tag: malicious
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Malware Injected into 6 npm Packages After Maintainer Tokens Stolen in Phishing Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have alerted to a supply chain attack that has targeted popular npm packages via a phishing campaign designed to steal the project maintainers’ npm tokens.The captured tokens were then used to publish malicious versions of the packages directly to the registry without any source code commits or pull requests on their respective GitHub…
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Novel malware from Russia’s APT28 prompts LLMs to create malicious Windows commands
Tags: ai, api, attack, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, detection, dos, exploit, government, group, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, military, network, phishing, programming, russia, service, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, windows.pif (MS-DOS executable) extension, though variants with .exe and .py extensions have also been observed.CERT-UA attributes these attacks to a group it tracks as UAC-0001, but which is better known in the security community as APT28. Western intelligence agencies have officially associated this group with Unit 26165, or the 85th Main Special Service Center (GTsSS)…
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Arch Linux pulls AUR packages that installed Chaos RAT malware
Arch Linux has pulled three malicious packages uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR) were used to install the CHAOS remote access trojan (RAT) on Linux devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arch-linux-pulls-aur-packages-that-installed-chaos-rat-malware/
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Google Sues the Operators Behind the BadBox 2.0 Botnet
Google is suing the operators behind BadBox 2.0, accusing multiple Chinese threat groups of playing different roles in the operation of the massive botnet that rolled up more than 10 million devices to run large-scale ad fraud and other malicious campaigns. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/google-sues-the-operators-behind-the-badbox-2-0-botnet/
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Snake Keylogger Bypasses Windows Defender and Uses Scheduled Tasks to Steal Credentials
Threat actors have been using a sophisticated phishing operation to impersonate Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAÅž) in order to attack Turkish businesses, especially those in the defense and aerospace sectors. The campaign distributes malicious emails masquerading as contractual documents, such as the file >>TEKLÄ°F Ä°STEĞİ TUSAÅž TÜRK HAVACILIK UZAY SANAYÄ°Ä°_xlsx.exe
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Grafana Flaws Allow User Redirection and Code Execution in Dashboards
Grafana Labs has released critical security patches addressing two significant vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to redirect users to malicious websites and execute arbitrary code within dashboard environments. The security update addresses CVE-2025-6023, a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, and CVE-2025-6197, a medium-severity open redirect flaw, both discovered through the company’s bug bounty program. Critical…
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Ubiquiti UniFi Vulnerability Lets Hackers Inject Malicious Commands
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Ubiquiti’s UniFi Access devices that could allow malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-27212, affects multiple UniFi Access products and carries a maximum CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severe nature and potential for widespread exploitation. Vulnerability Details…
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Threat Actors Exploit GitHub Accounts to Host Payloads, Tools, and Amadey Malware Plugins
Cisco Talos researchers identified a sophisticated Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) operation in April 2025 that employed the Amadey botnet to distribute various payloads. This operation exploited fake GitHub accounts as open directories for hosting malicious payloads, tools, and Amadey plugins, aiming to evade web filtering mechanisms and simplify distribution. By leveraging GitHub’s legitimate domain, threat actors could…
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Clément Domingo: “We are not using AI correctly to defend ourselves”
Tags: access, ai, attack, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, malicious, malware, office, password, programming, ransom, startup, threat, tool, trainingstartup, but dedicated to cybercrime in a very efficient way,” Domingo tells via email. “Most have what we call affiliates, which allows them to operate worldwide and attack any organization or entity. In most cases, the startup keeps 20% of the ransom and the accomplice takes 80%.”These are companies that, as he details, offer all…
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‘Daemon Ex Plist’ Vulnerability Grants Root Access on macOS
A newly disclosed vulnerability dubbed >>Daemon Ex Plist
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Scanception Exposed: New QR Code Attack Campaign Exploits Unmonitored Mobile Access
Tags: access, attack, control, credentials, data-breach, detection, exploit, intelligence, malicious, mobile, qrCyble’s Research and Intelligence Lab (CRIL) has analyzed a new quishing campaign that leverages QR codes embedded in PDF files to deliver malicious payloads. The campaign, dubbed Scanception, bypasses security controls, harvests user credentials, and evades detection by traditional systems. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/scanception-qr-code-quishing-campaign/
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Hackers Abuse DNS Blind Spots to Stealthily Deliver Malware
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, dns, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, malicious, malware, threatCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated technique where threat actors are exploiting DNS infrastructure to covertly store and distribute malware, turning the internet’s domain name system into an unwitting accomplice for malicious activities. The discovery reveals how attackers can hide executable files within DNS TXT records, creating a stealthy delivery mechanism that bypasses traditional security…
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Emerging Cloaking-as-a-Service Offerings are Changing Phishing Landscape
Threat actors are using anti-box tools, AI, and cloaking-as-a-service tactics to bypass security tools by showing a phishing or other malicious site to targets and harmless ones to detection and blocking tools, techniques that SlashNext researchers say are reshaping how such scams are run. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/emerging-cloaking-as-a-service-offerings-are-changing-phishing-landscape/
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Hackers Use GitHub Repositories to Host Amadey Malware and Data Stealers, Bypassing Filters
Threat actors are leveraging public GitHub repositories to host malicious payloads and distribute them via Amadey as part of a campaign observed in April 2025.”The MaaS [malware-as-a-service] operators used fake GitHub accounts to host payloads, tools, and Amadey plug-ins, likely as an attempt to bypass web filtering and for ease of use,” Cisco Talos researchers…
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Max severity Cisco ISE bug allows pre-auth command execution, patch now
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-20337) in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE) could be exploited to let an unauthenticated attacker store malicious files, execute arbitrary code, or gain root privileges on vulnerable devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-cisco-ise-bug-allows-pre-auth-command-execution-patch-now/
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Microsoft Teams Exploited to Deliver Matanbuchus Ransomware Payload
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has emerged targeting organizations through Microsoft Teams impersonation, delivering the updated Matanbuchus 3.0 malware loader that serves as a precursor to ransomware deployment. Security researchers at Morphisec have identified instances where attackers successfully compromised systems by impersonating IT helpdesk personnel during external Teams calls, ultimately leading to the execution of malicious…
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Hackers Are Finding New Ways to Hide Malware in DNS Records
Newly published research shows that the domain name system”, a fundamental part of the web”, can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/dns-records-hidden-malicious-code/
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1-Click Oracle Cloud Code Editor RCE Flaw Allows Malicious File Upload to Shell
Tags: cloud, cyber, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, oracle, rce, remote-code-execution, service, threat, vulnerabilityTenable Research has disclosed a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s Code Editor that enabled attackers to silently hijack victim Cloud Shell environments through a single malicious link. The vulnerability, which has since been remediated by Oracle, could have allowed threat actors to pivot across multiple OCI services and compromise integrated…
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Hackers Use DNS Queries to Evade Defenses and Exfiltrate Data
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the Domain Name System (DNS) to bypass corporate security measures and steal sensitive data, according to new research from cybersecurity experts. This sophisticated technique, known as DNS tunneling, transforms the internet’s essential >>phonebook
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Threat Actors Deploy 28+ Malicious Packages to Spread Protestware Scripts
Socket’s Threat Research Team has discovered a network of at least 28 malicious packages including protestware scripts, totaling approximately 2,000 copies, in a major escalation within the npm supply chain. These packages, initially flagged in two instances for hidden functionality targeting Russian-language users on Russian or Belarusian domains, have proliferated across the ecosystem. The protestware,…
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Critical SharePoint RCE Vulnerability Exploited via Malicious XML in Web Part
A severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft SharePoint that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious XML content embedded within web parts. According to the recent report, the vulnerability, which affects the deserialization process of webpart properties, represents a significant security risk for organizations running vulnerable SharePoint installations. Technical…
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Weaponizing SVG: How Threat Actors Embed Malicious JavaScript in Vector Files
Cybersecurity researchers have identified an emerging attack campaign where threat actors are weaponizing Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files to deliver sophisticated JavaScript-based redirect attacks. This technique exploits the inherent trust placed in image formats, allowing malicious actors to embed obfuscated JavaScript within seemingly harmless vector graphics files that execute automatically when opened in web browsers.…
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North Korea Floods npm Registry with Malware
67 Malicious Packages, XORIndex Loader Target JavaScript Code-Sharing Platform. North Korean threat actors escalated their software supply chain attacks by uploading 67 new malicious packages to the npm Registry as part of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign. The malware targets open-source JavaScript developers with malware loaders. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korea-floods-npm-registry-malware-a-28990
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BADBOX 2.0 Found Preinstalled on Android IoT Devices Worldwide
BADBOX variant BADBOX 2.0 found preinstalled on Android IoT devices in 222 countries, turning them into proxy nodes used in fraud and large-scale malicious activity. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/badbox-2-0-preinstalled-android-iot-devices-worldwide/
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Cracked Apps Delivering Infostealers Identified as Leading Attack Vector in June 2025
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) published a thorough analysis in June 2025 that identified infostealer malware masquerading as keygens and cracked software as a primary attack vector. This malware uses advanced search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to elevate malicious distribution sites in search results. ASEC’s automated malware collection systems, including crack monitoring, email honeypots,…
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Hackers Leverage 607 Malicious Domains to Spread APK Malware with Remote Command Execution
PreCrime Labs at BforeAI discovered a complex cyber threat operation in which hackers have used a vast network of 607 rogue domains to spread fake Telegram Messenger application files (APKs) over the course of the last month. These domains, primarily registered via the Gname registrar and hosting content in Chinese, form part of a large-scale…
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Drive-By Attack Vector Patched in Oracle Code Editor
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Flaw Enabled Malicious File Uploads, Researchers Found. Exploring Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, researchers at Tenable found that Oracle’s console-based Code Editor tool failed to block arbitrary file uploads, and could be silently exploited via drive-by attacks to install malware. They said Oracle has now fixed the vulnerability. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…