Tag: malware
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Security researchers caution app developers about risks in using Google Antigravity
CSOonline that the nature of the flaw makes it difficult to mitigate. “Strong identity would not help mitigate this issue, because the actions undertaken by Antigravity are occurring with the identity of the user running the application,” he said. “As far as the operating system can tell, they are indistinguishable. Access management control could possibly…
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Security researchers caution app developers about risks in using Google Antigravity
CSOonline that the nature of the flaw makes it difficult to mitigate. “Strong identity would not help mitigate this issue, because the actions undertaken by Antigravity are occurring with the identity of the user running the application,” he said. “As far as the operating system can tell, they are indistinguishable. Access management control could possibly…
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Security researchers caution app developers about risks in using Google Antigravity
CSOonline that the nature of the flaw makes it difficult to mitigate. “Strong identity would not help mitigate this issue, because the actions undertaken by Antigravity are occurring with the identity of the user running the application,” he said. “As far as the operating system can tell, they are indistinguishable. Access management control could possibly…
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Security researchers caution app developers about risks in using Google Antigravity
CSOonline that the nature of the flaw makes it difficult to mitigate. “Strong identity would not help mitigate this issue, because the actions undertaken by Antigravity are occurring with the identity of the user running the application,” he said. “As far as the operating system can tell, they are indistinguishable. Access management control could possibly…
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Security researchers caution app developers about risks in using Google Antigravity
CSOonline that the nature of the flaw makes it difficult to mitigate. “Strong identity would not help mitigate this issue, because the actions undertaken by Antigravity are occurring with the identity of the user running the application,” he said. “As far as the operating system can tell, they are indistinguishable. Access management control could possibly…
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Windows-Schwachstelle CVE-2025-59287 wird für ShadowPad-Malware-Verteilung per WSUS genutzt
In Windows Server gab es eine mit einem CVSS Score von 9.8 bewertete kritische RCE-Schwachstelle CVE-2025-59287 im WSUS-Teil, mit dem sich die Systeme übernehmen lassen. Die Schwachstelle wurde im Oktober 2025 mit Sicherheitsupdates geschlossen. Nun gibt es Berichte, dass Angreifer … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/28/windows-schwachstelle-cve-2025-59287-wird-fuer-shadowpad-malware-verteilung-per-wsus-genutzt/
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Quttera Launches >>Evidence-as-Code<< API to Automate Security Compliance for SOC 2 and PCI DSS v4.0
New API capabilities and AI-powered Threat Encyclopedia eliminate manual audit preparation, providing real-time compliance evidence and instant threat intelligence Quttera today announced major enhancements to its Web Malware Scanner API that transform static security scanning into automated compliance evidence. The update introduces real-time evidence streaming and compliance mapping, directly addressing the manual burden of audit…
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“Dead Man’s Switch” Triggers Massive npm Supply Chain Malware Attack
GitLab’s security team has discovered a severe, ongoing attack spreading dangerous malware through npm, the world’s most extensive code library. The malware uses an alarming >>dead man’s switch,
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Microsoft Teams Guest Chat Flaw Could Let Hackers Deliver Malware
Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that allows attackers to bypass all Defender for Office 365 protections by inviting users into malicious tenant environments. The flaw exploits a fundamental architectural gap in how Teams handles cross-tenant collaboration and guest access. The vulnerability centers on a critical misunderstanding held by most security…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks, and 20 More Stories
Hackers have been busy again this week. From fake voice calls and AI-powered malware to huge money-laundering busts and new scams, there’s a lot happening in the cyber world.Criminals are getting creative, using smart tricks to steal data, sound real, and hide in plain sight. But they’re not the only ones moving fast. Governments and…
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Von LLM generierte Malware wird immer besser
Forscher tricksen Chatbots aus, stoßen aber auf unzuverlässige Ergebnisse.Cyberkriminelle versuchen bereits seit geraumer Zeit, mit Hilfe von Large Language Models (LLM) ihre dunklen Machenschaften zu automatisieren. Aber können sie schon bösartigen Code generieren, der ‘marktreif” und bereit für den operativen Einsatz ist? Das wollten die Forschenden von Netskope Threat Labs herausfinden, indem sie Chatbots dazu…
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New ShadowV2 botnet malware used AWS outage as a test opportunity
A new Mirai-based botnet malware named ‘ShadowV2’ has been observed targeting IoT devices from D-Link, TP-Link, and other vendors with exploits for known vulnerabilities. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-shadowv2-botnet-malware-used-aws-outage-as-a-test-opportunity/
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For the first time, a RomCom payload has been observed being distributed via SocGholish
RomCom malware used the SocGholish fake update loader to deliver Mythic Agent to a U.S. civil engineering firm. In September 2025, Arctic Wolf Labs observed RomCom threat actors delivering the Mythic Agent via SocGholish to a U.S. company. The researchers noticed that the payload executed about 10 minutes after initial exploitation, marking the first time…
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How Malware Authors Are Incorporating LLMs to Evade Detection
Cyberattackers are integrating large language models (LLMs) into the malware, running prompts at runtime to evade detection and augment their code on demand. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/malware-authors-incorporate-llms-evade-detection
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How Malware Authors Are Incorporating LLMs to Evade Detection
Cyberattackers are integrating large language models (LLMs) into the malware, running prompts at runtime to evade detection and augment their code on demand. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/malware-authors-incorporate-llms-evade-detection
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Russian-Backed Threat Group Uses SocGholish to Target U.S. Company
The Russian state-sponsored group behind the RomCom malware family used the SocGholish loader for the first time to launch an attack on a U.S.-based civil engineering firm, continuing its targeting of organizations that offer support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with its larger neighbor. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/russian-backed-threat-group-uses-socgholish-to-target-u-s-company/
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Russian-Backed Threat Group Uses SocGholish to Target U.S. Company
The Russian state-sponsored group behind the RomCom malware family used the SocGholish loader for the first time to launch an attack on a U.S.-based civil engineering firm, continuing its targeting of organizations that offer support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with its larger neighbor. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/russian-backed-threat-group-uses-socgholish-to-target-u-s-company/
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Microsoft Teams Flaw in Guest Chat Exposes Users to Malware Attacks
New research from Ontinue exposes a major security flaw in Microsoft Teams B2B Guest Access. Learn how attackers bypass all Defender for Office 365 protections with a single invite. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-teams-guest-chat-flaw-malware/
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Microsoft Teams Flaw in Guest Chat Exposes Users to Malware Attacks
New research from Ontinue exposes a major security flaw in Microsoft Teams B2B Guest Access. Learn how attackers bypass all Defender for Office 365 protections with a single invite. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-teams-guest-chat-flaw-malware/
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Microsoft Teams Flaw in Guest Chat Exposes Users to Malware Attacks
New research from Ontinue exposes a major security flaw in Microsoft Teams B2B Guest Access. Learn how attackers bypass all Defender for Office 365 protections with a single invite. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-teams-guest-chat-flaw-malware/
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Hackers exploit 3D design software to target game developers, animators
Russia-linked hackers are exploiting 3D design tools to infect animators, game developers and visual effects studios with information-stealing malware, according to new research. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-blender-software-malware
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Hackers exploit 3D design software to target game developers, animators
Russia-linked hackers are exploiting 3D design tools to infect animators, game developers and visual effects studios with information-stealing malware, according to new research. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-blender-software-malware
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Chrome Extension Malware Secretly Adds Hidden SOL Fees to Solana Swap Transactions
Security researchers at Socket have uncovered a deceptive Chrome extension called Crypto Copilot that masquerades as a legitimate Solana trading tool while secretly siphoning SOL from users’ swap transactions. The malicious extension, published on June 18, 2024, extracts undisclosed fees by injecting hidden transfer instructions into every transaction users execute. Crypto Copilot markets itself on…
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Threat Actors Use Fake Update Lures to Deploy SocGholish Malware
In a significant escalation of cyber threats, Arctic Wolf Labs has identified a coordinated campaign in which the Russian-aligned RomCom threat group leverages the SocGholish malware to target a U.S.-based engineering firm with suspected ties to Ukraine. This marks the first documented instance of RomCom payloads being distributed through SocGholish’s infrastructure, signaling a dangerous convergence…
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Threat Actors Use Fake Update Lures to Deploy SocGholish Malware
In a significant escalation of cyber threats, Arctic Wolf Labs has identified a coordinated campaign in which the Russian-aligned RomCom threat group leverages the SocGholish malware to target a U.S.-based engineering firm with suspected ties to Ukraine. This marks the first documented instance of RomCom payloads being distributed through SocGholish’s infrastructure, signaling a dangerous convergence…
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Fake Battlefield 6 Downloads Are Spreading Malware, Stealing Player Data
Bitdefender Labs found fake Battlefield 6 pirated copies and trainers spreading aggressive malware, C2 agents, and infostealers, designed to steal player data and crypto-wallets. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-battlefield-6-downloads-malware-data/
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Hackers Use Fake “Battlefield 6” Hype to Spread Stealers and C2 Malware
The global gaming community is reeling after Bitdefender Labs revealed widespread malware operations exploiting the blockbuster launch of Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 6, a first-person shooter developed by DICE and released in October. As one of the year’s most anticipated titles, Battlefield 6’s immense popularity has become fertile ground for cybercriminals deploying sophisticated stealers and command-and-control…