Tag: malware
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Parked Domains Emerge as a Primary Channel for Malware and Phishing
The landscape of domain parking has transformed dramatically over the past decade, shifting from a relatively benign monetization strategy to a sophisticated vector for cybercrime. New research into the modern parking ecosystem reveals a startling reality: over 90% of visitors to parked domains encounter malicious content, scams, or phishing attacks a stark reversal from conditions…
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New Moonwalk++ PoC Demonstrates How Malware Can Forge Windows Call Stacks to Evade Detection
Security researchers have unveiled a dangerous new technique that allows malware to completely hide its tracks by faking Windows call stacks a method designed to bypass modern endpoint detection systems. The technique, called Moonwalk++, extends previous research on Stack Moonwalking and demonstrates a critical vulnerability in how security tools validate whether malware is calling sensitive…
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Cellik Android Malware Uses One-Click APK Builder to Hide in Play Store Apps
A newly discovered Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called Cellik is democratizing sophisticated mobile surveillance attacks by bundling advanced spyware capabilities with an automated tool that allows attackers to inject malicious code into legitimate Google Play Store applications seamlessly. The malware address a significant escalation in Android-targeted threats, combining complete device control, real-time surveillance, and…
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New Moonwalk++ PoC Demonstrates How Malware Can Forge Windows Call Stacks to Evade Detection
Security researchers have unveiled a dangerous new technique that allows malware to completely hide its tracks by faking Windows call stacks a method designed to bypass modern endpoint detection systems. The technique, called Moonwalk++, extends previous research on Stack Moonwalking and demonstrates a critical vulnerability in how security tools validate whether malware is calling sensitive…
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Cellik Android Malware Uses One-Click APK Builder to Hide in Play Store Apps
A newly discovered Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called Cellik is democratizing sophisticated mobile surveillance attacks by bundling advanced spyware capabilities with an automated tool that allows attackers to inject malicious code into legitimate Google Play Store applications seamlessly. The malware address a significant escalation in Android-targeted threats, combining complete device control, real-time surveillance, and…
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Blind Eagle Hackers Exploit Trust to Bypass Email Security Controls
Tags: attack, control, cyber, cybersecurity, email, exploit, government, group, hacker, malware, phishing, spear-phishing, threatBlindEagle threat actors are exploiting compromised internal email accounts to launch spear-phishing campaigns that bypass traditional email security controls, targeting Colombian government agencies with sophisticated multi-stage malware attacks, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz research. The cybersecurity firm discovered the campaign in early September 2025, revealing that the South American threat group targeted a government agency under…
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New Moonwalk++ PoC Demonstrates How Malware Can Forge Windows Call Stacks to Evade Detection
Security researchers have unveiled a dangerous new technique that allows malware to completely hide its tracks by faking Windows call stacks a method designed to bypass modern endpoint detection systems. The technique, called Moonwalk++, extends previous research on Stack Moonwalking and demonstrates a critical vulnerability in how security tools validate whether malware is calling sensitive…
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React2Shell-Attacken: Nordkoreanische Hacker nutzen EtherRAT-Malware
Die Analyse einer aktuellen Angriffskampagne zeigt, wie schnell sich bekannte Schwachstellen zu hochentwickelten Einfallstoren entwickeln können. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/react2shell-attacken-nordkoreanische-hacker-etherrat-malware
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Cellik Android malware builds malicious versions from Google Play apps
A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named Cellik is being advertised on underground cybercrime forums offering a robust set of capabilities that include the option to embed it in any app available on the Google Play Store. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cellik-android-malware-builds-malicious-versions-from-google-play-apps/
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Real Attacks of the Week: How Spyware Beaconing and Exploit Probing Are Shaping Modern Intrusions
Over the past week, enterprise security teams observed a combination of covert malware communication attempts and aggressive probing of publicly exposed infrastructure. These incidents, detected across firewall and endpoint security layers, demonstrate how modern cyber attackers operate simultaneously. While quietly activating compromised internal systems, they also relentlessly scan external services for exploitable weaknesses. Although the…
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SantaStealer Joins the Naughty List of New Infostealers
SantaStealer is a new malware-as-a-service infostealer that steals credentials and data using largely in-memory techniques. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/santastealer-joins-the-naughty-list-of-new-infostealers/
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React2Shell Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Deploy Linux Backdoors
The security vulnerability known as React2Shell is being exploited by threat actors to deliver malware families like KSwapDoor and ZnDoor, according to findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and NTT Security.”KSwapDoor is a professionally engineered remote access tool designed with stealth in mind,” Justin Moore, senior manager of threat intel research at Palo Alto…
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React2Shell Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Deploy Linux Backdoors
The security vulnerability known as React2Shell is being exploited by threat actors to deliver malware families like KSwapDoor and ZnDoor, according to findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and NTT Security.”KSwapDoor is a professionally engineered remote access tool designed with stealth in mind,” Justin Moore, senior manager of threat intel research at Palo Alto…
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Fake ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ Torrent Spreads Agent Tesla Malware
A fake Leonardo DiCaprio movie torrent is spreading Agent Tesla malware through trusted Windows tools The post Fake ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ Torrent Spreads Agent Tesla Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fake-leonardo-dicaprio-torrent-malware/
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Fake ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ Torrent Spreads Agent Tesla Malware
A fake Leonardo DiCaprio movie torrent is spreading Agent Tesla malware through trusted Windows tools The post Fake ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’ Torrent Spreads Agent Tesla Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fake-leonardo-dicaprio-torrent-malware/
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SantaStealer Malware Steals Sensitive Files, Credentials, and Crypto Wallet Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Rapid7 Labs have uncovered a sophisticated new threat: SantaStealer, a malware-as-a-service information stealer actively promoted on Telegram channels and underground hacker forums. The malware, which recently rebranded from >>BluelineStealer,
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SantaStealer Malware Steals Sensitive Files, Credentials, and Crypto Wallet Data
Cybersecurity researchers at Rapid7 Labs have uncovered a sophisticated new threat: SantaStealer, a malware-as-a-service information stealer actively promoted on Telegram channels and underground hacker forums. The malware, which recently rebranded from >>BluelineStealer,
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Security Advisory Regarding BRICKSTORM
Tags: advisory, backdoor, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, infrastructure, malware, mandiant, threat, vmware, windowsExecutive Summary On December 5th, 2025 the US’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency, and Canada’s Cyber Security Centre released a joint malware report on BRICKSTORM, a backdoor targeting VMware vSphere and Windows environments. The suspected threat actor(s), tracked as UNC5221 by Mandiant and WARP PANDA by CrowdStrike, are identified as […]…
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Security Advisory Regarding BRICKSTORM
Tags: advisory, backdoor, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, infrastructure, malware, mandiant, threat, vmware, windowsExecutive Summary On December 5th, 2025 the US’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency, and Canada’s Cyber Security Centre released a joint malware report on BRICKSTORM, a backdoor targeting VMware vSphere and Windows environments. The suspected threat actor(s), tracked as UNC5221 by Mandiant and WARP PANDA by CrowdStrike, are identified as […]…
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Security Advisory Regarding BRICKSTORM
Tags: advisory, backdoor, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, infrastructure, malware, mandiant, threat, vmware, windowsExecutive Summary On December 5th, 2025 the US’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency, and Canada’s Cyber Security Centre released a joint malware report on BRICKSTORM, a backdoor targeting VMware vSphere and Windows environments. The suspected threat actor(s), tracked as UNC5221 by Mandiant and WARP PANDA by CrowdStrike, are identified as […]…
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New SantaStealer malware steals data from browsers, crypto wallets
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) information stealer named SantaStealer is being advertised on Telegram and hacker forums as operating in memory to avoid file-based detection. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-santastealer-malware-steals-data-from-browsers-crypto-wallets/
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PCPcat Malware Leverages React2Shell Vulnerability to Breach 59,000+ Servers
Tags: attack, breach, control, cve, cyber, docker, exploit, group, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, vulnerabilityA sophisticated attack campaign attributed to a group identifying as >>PCP
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ZnDoor Malware Actively Exploits React2Shell to Breach Network Infrastructure
Tags: attack, breach, crypto, cyber, exploit, infrastructure, malware, network, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerabilitySince December 2025, security operations centers have identified a rising threat targeting Japanese enterprises through the exploitation of React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182), a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting React and Next.js applications. While initial attacks primarily deployed cryptocurrency miners, researchers discovered a more dangerous payload a previously unknown malware family designated ZnDoor. Evidence suggests this threat…