Tag: phishing
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Linux Malware Delivered via Malicious RAR Filenames Evades Antivirus Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a novel attack chain that employs phishing emails to deliver an open-source backdoor called VShell.The “Linux-specific malware infection chain that starts with a spam email with a malicious RAR archive file,” Trellix researcher Sagar Bade said in a technical write-up.”The payload isn’t hidden inside the file content or a…
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Hackers Target Phones of Military-Linked Individuals in South Asia Using New Spy Tools
Cyber threat actors have launched sophisticated phishing operations aimed at military and government personnel in South Asia, leveraging defense-related lures to distribute malicious archives and applications. Recent detections include ZIP files like >>Coordination of the Chief of Army Staff’s Visit to China.zip,
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Integrated SIEMEDR Platform
Tags: attack, business, cybersecurity, detection, edr, firewall, infrastructure, phishing, ransomware, siem, soar, tool, zero-dayThe cybersecurity landscape has reached a tipping point. Organizations are battling a constant barrage of advanced threats”, ransomware, phishing, insider attacks, and zero-day exploits”, that can cripple critical infrastructure and disrupt business continuity. Traditional point solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, or standalone EDR tools, while useful, often operate in silos. This leaves security teams…
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Menlo-Votiro Deal Integrates File Protection With Browsers
CEO Amir Ben-Efraim: Acquisition Adds AI-Powered File Sanitization to Browser Tools. Through its acquisition of Votiro, Menlo Security has embedded file-level sanitization and AI-powered detection directly into its enterprise browser stack. CEO Amir Ben-Efraim says the move helps prevent malware, data leaks and phishing risks at the browser level. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Hackers Weaponize QR Codes With Malicious Links to Steal Sensitive Data
Quishing, a powerful form of phishing that uses malicious hyperlinks contained in QR codes to expose user credentials and sensitive data, has surfaced in the ever-changing field of cybersecurity threats. Unlike traditional phishing, which relies on clickable links or deceptive emails, quishing exploits the inherent opacity of QR codes, which are unreadable to the human…
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AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
The PromptFix attack tricks AI browsers with fake CAPTCHAs, leading them to phishing sites and fake stores where… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-browsers-trick-paying-fake-stores-promptfix-attack/
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AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
The PromptFix attack tricks AI browsers with fake CAPTCHAs, leading them to phishing sites and fake stores where… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-browsers-trick-paying-fake-stores-promptfix-attack/
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AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
The PromptFix attack tricks AI browsers with fake CAPTCHAs, leading them to phishing sites and fake stores where… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-browsers-trick-paying-fake-stores-promptfix-attack/
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MuddyWater APT Targets CFOs via OpenSSH; Enables RDP and Scheduled Tasks
A sophisticated spear-phishing campaign attributed to the Iranian-linked APT group MuddyWater is actively compromising CFOs and finance executives across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. The attackers impersonate recruiters from Rothschild & Co, deploying Firebase-hosted phishing pages that incorporate custom math-based CAPTCHA challenges to evade detection and lend legitimacy. These lures lead victims…
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7 Phishing Email Examples (And How To Spot Them)
Cybercriminals commonly target K-12 schools. To trick staff, students, and even parents into disclosing sensitive information, malicious attackers deploy phishing attacks. Training individuals on how to spot phishing emails is a key guardrail and can prevent significant financial, operational, and regulatory repercussions. Read on as we unpack seven common phishing email examples and the steps…
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Malware Delivery Shifts: Malicious URLs Surpass Attachments as Top Threat Vector
Cyber attackers have changed their tactics. According to a recent ITPro report, malicious URLs are now four times more common than infected email attachments when it comes to delivering malware. This shift has serious implications for defenders, especially as phishing techniques evolve to exploit trust and emerging communication channels. The Rise of Link-Based Attacks In…
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Lenovo-Chatbot-Lücke wirft Schlaglicht auf KI-Sicherheitsrisiken
Über eine Schwachstelle in Lenovos Chatbot für den Kundensupport ist es Forschern gelungen, Schadcode einzuschleusen.Der Chatbot ‘Lena” von Lenovo basiert auf GPT-4 von OpenAI und wird für den Kundensupport verwendet. Sicherheitsforscher von Cybernews fanden heraus, dass das KI-Tool anfällig für Cross-Site-Scripting-Angriffe (XSS) war. Die Experten haben eine Schwachstelle entdeckt, über die sie schädliche HTML-Inhalte generieren…
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New Campaign Uses Active Directory Federation Services to Steal M365 Credentials
Tags: attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, exploit, infrastructure, malware, microsoft, phishing, serviceResearchers at Push Security have discovered a new phishing campaign that targets Microsoft 365 (M365) systems and uses Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to enable credential theft. This attack vector exploits Microsoft’s authentication redirect mechanisms, effectively turning a legitimate service into a conduit for phishing operations. Sophisticated Phishing Infrastructure The campaign begins with malvertising lures…
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Enterprise passwords becoming even easier to steal and abuse
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, group, identity, leak, mfa, monitoring, passkey, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, strategy, threat, tool, zero-trustGrowing threat from stolen credentials: Attackers actively target user credentials because they offer the most direct route or foothold into a targeted organization’s network. Once inside, attackers can move laterally across systems, searching for other user accounts to compromise, or they attempt to escalate their privileges and gain administrative control.This hunt for credentials extends beyond…
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Phishing in 2025: Smarter Threats, Smarter Defense
ManagedMethods recently hosted a webinar on one of the most pressing issues in K12 cybersecurity: phishing. While schools have been targets for years, 2025 feels different. Attackers are evolving faster than ever, and traditional email security filters are falling behind. The upside? AI-powered defenses are emerging to give districts a fighting chance. Here’s a recap…
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Hack of North Korean Spy’s Computer Exposes 8.9 GB of Espionage Operations
A North Korean spy’s computer was hacked, leaking phishing logs, stolen South Korean government email platform source code, and links to Chinese hackers. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-north-korea-spy-hack-espionage/
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DPRK, China Suspected in South Korean Embassy Attacks
Detailed spear-phishing emails sent to European government entities in Seoul are being tied to North Korea, China, or both. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/china-dprk-south-korean-embassy-attacks
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AI website builder Lovable increasingly abused for malicious activity
Cybercriminals are increasingly abusing the AI-powered Lovable website creation and hosting platform to generate phishing pages, malware-dropping portals, and various fraudulent websites. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-website-builder-lovable-increasingly-abused-for-malicious-activity/
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Futurum Signal is Live: Real-Time Intelligence for Cyber Defenders
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, intelligence, phishing, ransomware, tactics, threat, update, zero-dayIn cybersecurity, timing is everything. Threats don’t wait for quarterly analyst updates, and adversaries don’t schedule their attacks to match publication calendars. We live in a world where zero-days drop overnight, AI-powered phishing campaigns spin up in hours, and ransomware operators pivot their tactics daily. In this kind of environment, static analyst reports are less..…
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Threat Actors Exploit GenAI Platforms to Craft Sophisticated and Realistic Phishing Attacks
The proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) platforms has revolutionized web-based services, enabling rapid code assistance, natural language processing, chatbot deployment, and automated site construction. However, telemetry data reveals a concerning evolution in the GenAI ecosystem, where threat actors are increasingly exploiting these tools to orchestrate advanced phishing campaigns. By leveraging AI-driven capabilities, adversaries can generate…
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Hackers steal Microsoft logins using legitimate ADFS redirects
Hackers are using a novel technique that combines legitimate office.com links with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to redirect users to a phishing page that steals Microsoft 365 logins. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-microsoft-logins-using-legitimate-adfs-redirects/
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Lenovo chatbot breach highlights AI security blind spots in customer-facing systems
Enterprise-wide implications: While the immediate impact involved session cookie theft, the vulnerability’s implications extended far beyond data exfiltration.The researchers warned that the same vulnerability could enable attackers to alter support interfaces, deploy keyloggers, launch phishing attacks, and execute system commands that could install backdoors and enable lateral movement across network infrastructure.”Using the stolen support agent’s…
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Hackers Weaponize QR Codes in New ‘Quishing’ Attacks
Researchers discovered two new phishing techniques where attackers split malicious QR codes or embed them into legitimate ones First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hackers-qr-codes-new-quishing/
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Quishing die neue Dimension des Phishings mit QR-Codes
QR-Codes sind längst Alltag: ob für Restaurant-Speisekarten, Event-Tickets, Banking-Apps oder Logins. Doch gerade ihre Allgegenwärtigkeit macht sie zu einem attraktiven Angriffsziel für Cyberkriminelle. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/shortnews/quishinf-phishing-mit-qr-codes
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AI Website Builder Lovable Abused for Phishing and Malware Scams
Scammers have been spotted abusing AI site builder Lovable to mimic trusted brands, steal credentials, drain crypto wallets,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-website-builder-lovable-phishing-malware-scams/
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How to Automate Phishing Detection to Prevent Data Theft
Disclosure: This article was provided by ANY.RUN. The information and analysis presented are based on their research and findings. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-to-automate-phishing-detection-prevent-data-theft/
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North Korea Uses GitHub in Diplomat Cyber Attacks as IT Worker Scheme Hits 320+ Firms
North Korean threat actors have been attributed to a coordinated cyber espionage campaign targeting diplomatic missions in their southern counterpart between March and July 2025.The activity manifested in the form of at least 19 spear-phishing emails that impersonated trusted diplomatic contacts with the goal of luring embassy staff and foreign ministry personnel with convincing meeting…
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New Salty 2FA PhaaS Platform Targets Microsoft 365 Users to Steal Login Credentials
The majority of events globally are caused by phishing, which continues to be the most common vector for cyberattacks in the constantly changing world of cyber threats. The proliferation of affordable Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms such as Tycoon2FA, EvilProxy, and Sneaky2FA has exacerbated this issue, enabling even novice attackers to deploy sophisticated campaigns. These services are…