Tag: threat
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RansomHouse RaaS Enhances Double Extortion with Data Theft and Encryption
RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation managed by the threat group Jolly Scorpius, has significantly enhanced its encryption capabilities, marking a critical escalation in the threat landscape. Recent analysis of RansomHouse binaries reveals a sophisticated upgrade from basic linear encryption to a complex multi-layered encryption methodology, demonstrating how ransomware operators continue to evolve their technical sophistication…
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New Lazarus and Kimsuky Infrastructure Discovered with Active Tools and Tunneling Nodes
Tags: control, credentials, cyber, group, infrastructure, lazarus, network, north-korea, theft, threat, toolSecurity researchers from Hunt.io and Acronis Threat Research Unit have uncovered a sophisticated network of operational infrastructure controlled by North Korean state-sponsored threat actors Lazarus and Kimsuky. The collaborative investigation revealed previously undocumented connections between these groups’ campaigns, exposing active command-and-control servers, credential-theft environments, tunneling nodes, and certificate-linked infrastructure that had remained hidden from public…
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APT35 Leak Reveals Spreadsheets Containing Domains, Payments, and Server Information
Iranian cyber unit Charming Kitten, officially designated APT35, has long been dismissed as a noisy but relatively unsophisticated threat actor a politically motivated collective known for recycled phishing templates and credential-harvesting pages. Episode 4, the latest intelligence dump, fundamentally rewrites that assessment. What emerges is not a hacker collective but a government department, complete with…
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New Lazarus and Kimsuky Infrastructure Discovered with Active Tools and Tunneling Nodes
Tags: control, credentials, cyber, group, infrastructure, lazarus, network, north-korea, theft, threat, toolSecurity researchers from Hunt.io and Acronis Threat Research Unit have uncovered a sophisticated network of operational infrastructure controlled by North Korean state-sponsored threat actors Lazarus and Kimsuky. The collaborative investigation revealed previously undocumented connections between these groups’ campaigns, exposing active command-and-control servers, credential-theft environments, tunneling nodes, and certificate-linked infrastructure that had remained hidden from public…
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GachiLoader Deploys Payloads Using Obfuscated Node.js Malware
Check Point Research has uncovered a sophisticated malware distribution campaign leveraging the YouTube Ghost Network to deploy GachiLoader, a novel, heavily obfuscated Node.js-based loader designed to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer to unsuspecting victims. The campaign, which commenced in December 2024, represents a significant evolution in malware delivery tactics and demonstrates how threat actors continue to…
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GachiLoader Deploys Payloads Using Obfuscated Node.js Malware
Check Point Research has uncovered a sophisticated malware distribution campaign leveraging the YouTube Ghost Network to deploy GachiLoader, a novel, heavily obfuscated Node.js-based loader designed to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer to unsuspecting victims. The campaign, which commenced in December 2024, represents a significant evolution in malware delivery tactics and demonstrates how threat actors continue to…
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GachiLoader Deploys Payloads Using Obfuscated Node.js Malware
Check Point Research has uncovered a sophisticated malware distribution campaign leveraging the YouTube Ghost Network to deploy GachiLoader, a novel, heavily obfuscated Node.js-based loader designed to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer to unsuspecting victims. The campaign, which commenced in December 2024, represents a significant evolution in malware delivery tactics and demonstrates how threat actors continue to…
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NDSS 2025 TME-Box: Scalable In-Process Isolation Through Intel TME-MK Memory Encryption
Session 6B: Confidential Computing 1 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Martin Unterguggenberger (Graz University of Technology), Lukas Lamster (Graz University of Technology), David Schrammel (Graz University of Technology), Martin Schwarzl (Cloudflare, Inc.), Stefan Mangard (Graz University of Technology) PAPER TME-Box: Scalable In-Process Isolation through Intel TME-MK Memory Encryption Efficient cloud computing relies on in-process isolation to…
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WhatsApp accounts targeted in ‘GhostPairing’ attack
Defending WhatsApp: Users can check which devices are paired via WhatsApp via Settings > Linked Devices. A rogue device link will appear here. Despite having access to a user’s WhatsApp account, the attacker can’t revoke their device access, which must be initiated by the primary device. Another tip is to enable two-step PIN verification. This…
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WhatsApp accounts targeted in ‘GhostPairing’ attack
Defending WhatsApp: Users can check which devices are paired via WhatsApp via Settings > Linked Devices. A rogue device link will appear here. Despite having access to a user’s WhatsApp account, the attacker can’t revoke their device access, which must be initiated by the primary device. Another tip is to enable two-step PIN verification. This…
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China-Aligned Threat Group Uses Windows Group Policy to Deploy Espionage Malware
A previously undocumented China-aligned threat cluster dubbed LongNosedGoblin has been attributed to a series of cyber attacks targeting governmental entities in Southeast Asia and Japan.The end goal of these attacks is cyber espionage, Slovak cybersecurity company ESET said in a report published today. The threat activity cluster has been assessed to be active since at…
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Senate Intel chair urges national cyber director to safeguard against open-source software threats
Tom Cotton, R-Okla., cited Chinese and Russian involvement in open-source tech and the risks to government and defense systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/tom-cotton-open-source-software-foreign-influence-national-cyber-director/
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Senate Intel chair urges national cyber director to safeguard against open-source software threats
Tom Cotton, R-Okla., cited Chinese and Russian involvement in open-source tech and the risks to government and defense systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/tom-cotton-open-source-software-foreign-influence-national-cyber-director/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: WhatsApp Hijacks, MCP Leaks, AI Recon, React2Shell Exploit and 15 More Stories
This week’s ThreatsDay Bulletin tracks how attackers keep reshaping old tools and finding new angles in familiar systems. Small changes in tactics are stacking up fast, and each one hints at where the next big breach could come from.From shifting infrastructures to clever social hooks, the week’s activity shows just how fluid the threat landscape…
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Im November 2025 sind Cyberangriffe im DACH-Raum um zehn Prozent zurückgegangen
Check Point Research (CPR), die Sicherheitsforschungsabteilung von Check Point Software Technologies hat seinen Global Threat Intelligence Report für November 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht zeigt, dass Unternehmen im Laufe des vergangenen Monats weltweit durchschnittlich 2.003 Cyber-Angriffen pro Woche ausgesetzt waren. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von drei Prozent gegenüber Oktober und einem Anstieg von vier Prozent gegenüber…
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Im November 2025 sind Cyberangriffe im DACH-Raum um zehn Prozent zurückgegangen
Check Point Research (CPR), die Sicherheitsforschungsabteilung von Check Point Software Technologies hat seinen Global Threat Intelligence Report für November 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht zeigt, dass Unternehmen im Laufe des vergangenen Monats weltweit durchschnittlich 2.003 Cyber-Angriffen pro Woche ausgesetzt waren. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von drei Prozent gegenüber Oktober und einem Anstieg von vier Prozent gegenüber…
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The Biggest Cyber Stories of the Year: What 2025 Taught Us
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, government, healthcare, iam, identity, incident, incident response, Internet, law, metric, mfa, monitoring, network, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-day, zero-trustThe Biggest Cyber Stories of the Year: What 2025 Taught Us madhav Thu, 12/18/2025 – 10:30 2025 didn’t just test cybersecurity; it redefined it. From supply chains and healthcare networks to manufacturing floors and data centers, the digital world was reminded of a simple truth: everything is connected, and everything is at risk. Data Security…
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Cisco confirms zero-day exploitation of Secure Email products
Rebuild guidance and operational tradeoffs: Cisco has said that wiping and rebuilding appliances is currently required in cases where compromise has been confirmed.”From a security standpoint, it is indeed the right call,” Tyagi said. “When there’s a risk that attackers have embedded themselves deep in a system, patching alone won’t solve the issue. Rebuilding is…
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Cisco confirms zero-day exploitation of Secure Email products
Rebuild guidance and operational tradeoffs: Cisco has said that wiping and rebuilding appliances is currently required in cases where compromise has been confirmed.”From a security standpoint, it is indeed the right call,” Tyagi said. “When there’s a risk that attackers have embedded themselves deep in a system, patching alone won’t solve the issue. Rebuilding is…
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North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft
Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) have been instrumental in driving a surge in global cryptocurrency theft in 2025, accounting for at least $2.02 billion out of more than $3.4 billion stolen from January through early December.The figure represents a 51% increase year-over-year and $681 million…
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems
The Chinese threat group, tracked as UAT-9686, has deployed a collection of custom-built hacking tools to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-email-security-breach/
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Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems
The Chinese threat group, tracked as UAT-9686, has deployed a collection of custom-built hacking tools to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-email-security-breach/
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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2026 Cyber Predictions: Accelerating AI, Data Sovereignty, and Architecture Rationalization
2026 marks a critical turning point for cybersecurity leaders as AI-driven threats, data sovereignty mandates, and hybrid infrastructure risks reshape the CISO agenda. Discover the strategic priorities that will define tomorrow’s security posture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/2026-cyber-predictions-accelerating-ai-data-sovereignty-and-architecture-rationalization/
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Cisco Warns of Active Cyberattack Exploiting Critical AsyncOS Vulnerability
Cisco has identified an ongoing cyberattack campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in a subset of its appliances running Cisco AsyncOS Software. The attack specifically affects Cisco Secure Email Gateway and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager appliances, allowing threat actors to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This campaign has been tracked under CVE-2025-20393 and has been classified as critical with a CVSS 10.0 rating. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Chinese Ink Dragon Breaches European Government Networks, Affecting Asia and South America
Ink Dragon, a Chinese espionage group, has significantly expanded its operational reach from Southeast Asia and South America into European government networks, according to ongoing research by Check Point Research. The threat actor employs a methodical approach that combines strategic server compromises with sophisticated relay infrastructure to maintain persistent access and support global operations. The…
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Kimsuky Spreads DocSwap Android Malware via QR Phishing Posing as Delivery App
The North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky has been linked to a new campaign that distributes a new variant of Android malware called DocSwap via QR codes hosted on phishing sites mimicking Seoul-based logistics firm CJ Logistics (formerly CJ Korea Express).”The threat actor leveraged QR codes and notification pop-ups to lure victims into installing…