Tag: worm
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Self-Spreading ‘GlassWorm’ Infects VS Code Extensions in Widespread Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a self-propagating worm that spreads via Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX Registry and the Microsoft Extension Marketplace, underscoring how developers have become a prime target for attacks.The sophisticated threat, codenamed GlassWorm by Koi Security, is the second such supply chain attack to hit the DevOps space…
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Self-Spreading ‘GlassWorm’ Infects VS Code Extensions in Widespread Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a self-propagating worm that spreads via Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX Registry and the Microsoft Extension Marketplace, underscoring how developers have become a prime target for attacks.The sophisticated threat, codenamed GlassWorm by Koi Security, is the second such supply chain attack to hit the DevOps space…
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Self-propagating worm found in marketplaces for Visual Studio Code extensions
Tags: access, application-security, attack, backdoor, backup, best-practice, blockchain, breach, ciso, control, credentials, crime, crypto, cyber, data, data-breach, endpoint, framework, github, gitlab, google, government, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, resilience, risk, sans, security-incident, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, wormMarketplaces targeted: The Koi Security report is the latest in a series of warnings that threat actors are increasingly targeting VS Code marketplaces in supply chain attacks. Last week, Koi Security exposed a threat actor dubbed TigerJack spreading malicious extensions. And researchers at Wiz just published research showing the widespread abuse of the OpenVSX and…
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New GlassWorm Threat Uses Stealthy Code to Target OpenVSX Extensions
GlassWorm is the world’s first self-propagating worm targeting VS Code extensions in the OpenVSX marketplace, unleashing invisible malicious payloads and decentralized command infrastructure that make it nearly impossible to detect or dismantle. First identified on October 17, 2025, GlassWorm hijacks developer machines via invisible Unicode code, harvests credentials, drains cryptocurrency wallets, and transforms infected systems…
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New GlassWorm Threat Uses Stealthy Code to Target OpenVSX Extensions
GlassWorm is the world’s first self-propagating worm targeting VS Code extensions in the OpenVSX marketplace, unleashing invisible malicious payloads and decentralized command infrastructure that make it nearly impossible to detect or dismantle. First identified on October 17, 2025, GlassWorm hijacks developer machines via invisible Unicode code, harvests credentials, drains cryptocurrency wallets, and transforms infected systems…
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Self-Propagating GlassWorm Attacks VS Code Supply Chain
The sophisticated worm, which uses invisible code to steal credentials and turn developer systems into criminal proxies, has so far infected nearly 36k machines. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/self-propagating-glassworm-vs-code-supply-chain
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More
Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly, one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backup left unencrypted. By the time alarms sound, the damage is done.This week’s edition looks at how attackers are changing the game, linking different flaws, working together across borders, and even turning…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More
Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly, one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backup left unencrypted. By the time alarms sound, the damage is done.This week’s edition looks at how attackers are changing the game, linking different flaws, working together across borders, and even turning…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Oracle 0-Day, BitLocker Bypass, VMScape, WhatsApp Worm & More
The cyber world never hits pause, and staying alert matters more than ever. Every week brings new tricks, smarter attacks, and fresh lessons from the field.This recap cuts through the noise to share what really matters”, key trends, warning signs, and stories shaping today’s security landscape. Whether you’re defending systems or just keeping up, these…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Oracle 0-Day, BitLocker Bypass, VMScape, WhatsApp Worm & More
The cyber world never hits pause, and staying alert matters more than ever. Every week brings new tricks, smarter attacks, and fresh lessons from the field.This recap cuts through the noise to share what really matters”, key trends, warning signs, and stories shaping today’s security landscape. Whether you’re defending systems or just keeping up, these…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Highlights Vulnerability Management Importance in Breach Analysis, as Orgs Are Urged To Patch Cisco Zero-Days
Tags: 2fa, access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, firewall, framework, github, grc, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, ISO-27001, kev, law, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, mfa, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, saas, scam, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, worm, zero-dayCISA’s takeaways of an agency hack include a call for timely vulnerability patching. Plus, Cisco zero-day bugs are under attack, patch now. Meanwhile, the CSA issued a framework for SaaS security. And get the latest on the npm breach, the ransomware attack that disrupted air travel and more! Here are six things you need to…
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ShadowV2 turns DDoS into a cloud-native subscription service
From botnet to business platform: ShadowV2 is not just malware, it is a marketplace. Darktrace uncovered a full operator interface built with Tailwind and FastAPI, complete with Swagger documentation, admin and user privilege tiers, blacklists, and modular attack options. The design mirrors legitimate SaaS platforms, featuring dashboards and animations that make DDoS as easy as…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, AI Hacking Tools, DDR5 Bit-Flips, npm Worm & More
The security landscape now moves at a pace no patch cycle can match. Attackers aren’t waiting for quarterly updates or monthly fixes”, they adapt within hours, blending fresh techniques with old, forgotten flaws to create new openings. A vulnerability closed yesterday can become the blueprint for tomorrow’s breach.This week’s recap explores the trends driving that…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 63
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter SmokeLoader Rises From the Ashes Hive0154, aka Mustang Panda, drops updated Toneshell backdoor and novel SnakeDisk USB worm Popular Tinycolor npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Affecting 40+ Packages Self-replicating Shai-hulud worm spreads…
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A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/
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Security News This Week: A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/
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New Wave of Self-Replicating NPM Malware Exposes Critical Gaps in Software Supply Chain Security
The Shai-Hulud NPM worm highlights rising open-source supply chain threats. Secure builds with SBOMs, MFA, signed packages, and zero-trust defenses. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/new-wave-of-self-replicating-npm-malware-exposes-critical-gaps-in-software-supply-chain-security/
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Shai-Hulud Worm – Supply-Chain-Angriff trifft über 180 npm-Pakete
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/npm-pakete-supply-chain-angriff-malware-infektion-a-7058d3a07ba5184bbd66002da6001877/
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New Shai-hulud Worm Infecting npm Packages With Millions of Downloads
ReversingLabs discovers >>Shai-hulud,
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Shai-Hulud Worm Prowls npm to Steal Hundreds of Secrets
Tags: wormA secret-stealing worm is spreading fast across the npm ecosystem, experts have warned First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/supply-chain-worm-hundreds-npm/
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Self-Replicating Worm Compromising Hundreds of NPM Packages
An ongoing supply chain attack dubbed “Shai-Hulud” has compromised hundreds of packages in the npm repository with a self-replicating worm that steals secrets like API key, tokens, and cloud credentials and sends them to external servers that the attackers control. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/self-replicating-worm-compromising-hundreds-of-npm-packages/
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Self-Replicating ‘Shai-hulud’ Worm Targets NPM Packages
The newly emerged worm has spread across hundreds of open source software packages, stealing credentials and infecting other components without much direct attacker input. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/self-replicating-shai-hulud-worm-npm-packages
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Self-replicating worm hits 180+ npm packages in (largely) automated supply chain attack
A potentially monumental supply chain attack is underway, thanks to a self-replicating worm-like payload that has been compromising packages published on the npm Registry. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/16/self-replicating-worm-hits-180-npm-packages-in-largely-automated-supply-chain-attack/
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Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ npm Packages to Steal Credentials in Latest Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a fresh software supply chain attack targeting the npm registry that has affected more than 40 packages that belong to multiple maintainers.”The compromised versions include a function (NpmModule.updatePackage) that downloads a package tarball, modifies package.json, injects a local script (bundle.js), repacks the archive, and republishes it, enabling First seen on thehackernews.com…