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| Tue 13 Oct | 85 | 11 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 86 | 25 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 78 | 15 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 61 | 12 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 10 | 1 |
| Sun 18 Oct | 10 | 0 |
| Mon 19 Oct | 60 | 12 |
| Tue 20 Oct | 86 | 16 |
| Wed 21 Oct | 96 | 0 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 84 | 3 |
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 | 8 |
| Sat 24 Oct | 13 | 3 |
| Sun 25 Oct | 13 | 0 |
| Mon 26 Oct | 75 | 5 |
| Today, Tue 27 Oct | 8 so far | 1 |
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Mon 31 Mar 202567 articles
- VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect
VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors. [...]
BleepingComputer - OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free "very soon"
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent "Deep Research" will begin rolling out to free users "very soon." At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers. [...]
BleepingComputer - Oracle Cloud Users Urged to Take Action
Although Oracle has denied its cloud infrastructure services were breached, security experts recommend Oracle customers independently verify if they were affected and take measures to reduce exposure to potential fallout.
Dark Reading - CoffeeLoader Malware Is Stacked With Viscous Evasion Tricks
Next-level malware represents a new era of malicious code developed specifically to get around modern security software like digital forensics tools and EDR, new research warns.
Dark Reading - Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. [...]
BleepingComputer - U.S. CISA adds Cisco Smart Licensing Utility flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco Smart Licensing Utility flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Cisco Smart Licensing Utility…
Security Affairs - Operation HollowQuill – Weaponized PDFs Deliver a Cobalt Strike Malware Into Gov & Military Networks
In a recent revelation by SEQRITE Labs, a highly sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign, dubbed Operation HollowQuill, has been uncovered. The operation targets academic, governmental, and defense-related networks in Russia using weaponized decoy PDFs to…
gbhackers.com - Earth Alux Hackers Use VARGIET Malware to Target Organizations
A new wave of cyberattacks orchestrated by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Alux has been uncovered, revealing the use of sophisticated malware, including the VARGEIT backdoor, to infiltrate critical industries. Linked to China, Earth Alux…
gbhackers.com - “Lazarus Hackers Group” No Longer Refer to a Single APT Group But a Collection of Many Sub-Groups
The term “Lazarus Group,” once used to describe a singular Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor, has evolved to represent a complex network of sub-groups operating under shared objectives and tactics. This shift reflects the growing scale and…
gbhackers.com - DarkCloud: An Advanced Stealer Malware Sold on Telegram to Target Windows Data
DarkCloud, a highly advanced stealer malware, has emerged as a significant threat to Windows systems since its debut in 2022. Initially gaining traction through underground forums, the malware is now widely sold on Telegram, making it accessible to…
gbhackers.com - Triton RAT Uses Telegram for Remote System Access and Control
Cado Security Labs has uncovered a new Python-based Remote Access Tool (RAT) named Triton RAT, which leverages Telegram for remote system access and data exfiltration. This open-source malware, available on GitHub, is designed to execute a wide range of…
gbhackers.com - DoJ Seizes Over $8M from Sprawling Pig Butchering Scheme
The department was able to trace the stolen funds to three main cryptocurrency accounts after being routed through a series of other platforms.
Dark Reading - Russian Hackers Leverage Bulletproof Hosting to Shift Network Infrastructure
Russian-aligned cyber threat groups, UAC-0050 and UAC-0006, have significantly escalated their operations in 2025, targeting entities worldwide with a focus on Ukraine. These groups employ bulletproof hosting services to mask their network infrastructure,…
gbhackers.com - Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named 'Lucid' has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). [...]
BleepingComputer - Threat Actors Embed Malware in WordPress Sites to Enable Remote Code Execution
Security researchers have uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks targeting WordPress websites through the exploitation of the “mu-plugins” (Must-Use plugins) directory. This directory, designed to load plugins automatically without requiring activation, has…
gbhackers.com - Weaponized Zoom Installer Used by Hackers to Gain RDP Access and Deploy BlackSuit Ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign where threat actors utilized a trojanized Zoom installer to infiltrate systems, gain remote desktop protocol (RDP) access, and ultimately deploy the BlackSuit ransomware. The operation…
gbhackers.com - Konni RAT Exploit Windows Explorer Limitations To Launches a Multi-Stage Attack & Steal Data
Konni RAT, a highly advanced Remote Access Trojan (RAT), has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, leveraging Windows Explorer limitations to execute multi-stage attacks. This malware employs a combination of batch files, PowerShell scripts, and…
gbhackers.com - CISA Warns of Resurge Malware Connected to Ivanti Vuln
Threat actors are exploiting a vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure first disclosed by the vendor in January.
Dark Reading - Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. [...]
BleepingComputer - Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp
The threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp. The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking…
The Hacker News - North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted 'ClickFix' tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). [...]
BleepingComputer - National Defense Corporation victim of ransomware attack; discloses breach and declines to pay any ransom.
According to National Defense Corporation (NDC), AMTEC is a manufacturer of lethal and non-lethal ammunition, explosives, and cartridges for military and law enforcement use. They write, “Globally, AMTEC is the largest volume producer of 40mm Grenade…
DataBreaches - Threat Actors Deploy WordPress Malware in ‘mu-plugins’ Directory
Sucuri has discovered multiple malware families deployed in the WordPress mu-plugins directory to evade routine security checks.
SecurityWeek - Oracle attempt to hide serious cybersecurity incident from customers in Oracle SaaS service
Remember, kids: tell the truth or someone will tell it for you. Kevin Beaumont picks up the story of how Oracle denies a breach when there has been so much confirmation of it, e..g.: Oracle told Bleeping Computer, and customers, “There has been no breach of…
DataBreaches - HK: Data breach of 128,000 ‘due to system fix and neglect’
RTHK reports: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says a data breach incident by ImagineX has led to nearly 128,000 people’s information being compromised. Failing to delete temporary accounts in a timely manner and the use of…
DataBreaches - Former GCHQ intern admits top secret data breach risking national security
Here’s today’s reminder of the insider threat (well, this, and the fact that U.S. government officials continue to deny any problem with discussing attack plans on Signal). The Argus reports: A former GCHQ intern has admitted risking national security by…
DataBreaches - Zero to Hero – A “Measured” Approach to Building a World-Class Offensive Security Program
A strong security program will sometimes require substantial organizational and cultural changes around security practices, and inevitably, a higher cost.
SecurityWeek - Bridging the Gap Between the CISO & the Board of Directors
Positioning security leaders as more than risk managers turns them into business enablers, trusted advisers, and, eventually, integral members of the C-suite.
Dark Reading - Qakbot Resurfaces in Fresh Wave of ClickFix Attacks
Attackers post links to fake websites on LinkedIn to ask people to complete malicious CAPTCHA challenges that install malware.
Dark Reading - Russia-linked Gamaredon targets Ukraine with Remcos RAT
Russia-linked Gamaredon targets Ukraine with a phishing campaign using troop-related lures to deploy the Remcos RAT via PowerShell downloader. Talos researchers warn that Russia-linked APT group Gamaredon (a.k.a. Armageddon, Primitive Bear, ACTINIUM,…
Security Affairs - CoffeeLoader uses a GPU-based packer to evade detection
CoffeeLoader is a sophisticated malware that uses numerous techniques to bypass security solutions, Zscaler ThreatLabz warns. Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered CoffeeLoader, a malware family active since September 2024, that uses multiple techniques to evade…
Security Affairs - Hacker Leaks Samsung Customer Data
Hacker leaks 270,000 customer tickets allegedly stolen from Samsung Germany using long-compromised credentials.
SecurityWeek - Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images
Threat actors are using the "mu-plugins" directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites. mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a…
The Hacker News - Part of EU’s New €1.3 Billion Investment Going to Cybersecurity
The European Commission plans on investing €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital skills.
SecurityWeek - ⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More
Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware…
The Hacker News - 5 Impactful AWS Vulnerabilities You're Responsible For
If you're using AWS, it's easy to assume your cloud security is handled - but that's a dangerous misconception. AWS secures its own infrastructure, but security within a cloud environment remains the customer’s responsibility. Think of AWS security like…
The Hacker News - ‘Crocodilus’ Android Banking Trojan Allows Device Takeover, Data Theft
The newly identified Android banking trojan Crocodilus takes over devices, enabling overlay attacks, remote control, and keylogging.
SecurityWeek - CISA Analyzes Malware Used in Ivanti Zero-Day Attacks
CISA has published its analysis of Resurge, a SpawnChimera malware variant used in attacks targeting a recent Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day.
SecurityWeek - 170,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Chord Specialty Dental Partners
An email security incident at Chord Specialty Dental Partners, a US dental service organization, has impacted more than 170,000 people.
SecurityWeek - Russia-Linked Gamaredon Uses Troop-Related Lures to Deploy Remcos RAT in Ukraine
Entities in Ukraine have been targeted as part of a phishing campaign designed to distribute a remote access trojan called Remcos RAT. "The file names use Russian words related to the movement of troops in Ukraine as a lure," Cisco Talos researcher Guilherme…
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