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Tue 17 Jun 202590 articles
- Episource notifying 5.4 million patients of cyberattack in January
Episource, LLC, is a business associate that provides healthcare technology and solutions, specializing in medical coding, risk adjustment, and data analytics for health plans and providers. On February 6, anomalous activity in their system alerted Episource…
DataBreaches - Paddle settles for $5 million over facilitating tech support scams
Paddle.com and its U.S. subsidiary will pay $5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that the company facilitated deceptive tech-support schemes that harmed many U.S. consumers, including older adults. [...]
BleepingComputer - 'HoldingHands' Acts Like a Pickpocket With Taiwan Orgs
Since at least January, the threat actor has been employing multiple malware tools to steal information for potential future attacks against Taiwanese businesses and government agencies.
Dark Reading - New ClickFix Malware Variant ‘LightPerlGirl’ Targets Users in Stealthy Hack
Researchers identify a previously unknown ClickFix variant exploiting PowerShell and clipboard hijacking to deliver the Lumma infostealer via a compromised travel site.
SecurityWeek - WhatsApp to start targeting you with ads
WhatsApp has announced that it will start to show you targeted ads on the app. The ads, it says, will appear under the Updates tab. WhatsApp launched the Updates tab a year ago, and now 1.5 billion people visit it every day. Updates has historically been a…
Malwarebytes - New Sorillus RAT Targets European Organizations Through Tunneling Services
An important development discovered in March 2025 by Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Threat Detection teams in Belgium was that a European client was the subject of a malicious infection chain that used the Sorillus Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Further analysis…
gbhackers.com - Google Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2025-2783 Exploited by TaxOff to Deploy Trinper Backdoor
A now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome was exploited as a zero-day by a threat actor known as TaxOff to deploy a backdoor codenamed Trinper. The attack, observed in mid-March 2025 by Positive Technologies, involved the use of a sandbox escape…
The Hacker News - Scania confirms insurance claim data breach in extortion attempt
Automotive giant Scania confirmed it suffered a cybersecurity incident where threat actors used compromised credentials to breach its systems and steal insurance claim documents. [...]
BleepingComputer - New KimJongRAT Stealer Uses Weaponized LNK File to Deploy PowerShell-Based Dropper
The two new variants of the KimJongRAT stealer have emerged, showcasing the persistent and evolving nature of this malicious tool first identified in 2013. Detailed research by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals that these variants, one employing a Portable…
gbhackers.com - New Chaos RAT Variants Targeting Windows and Linux Systems to Steal Sensitive Data
The Acronis Threat Research Unit has identified new variants of Chaos RAT, a remote administration tool (RAT) that has evolved from an open-source project first observed in 2022 into a formidable multi-platform malware. These latest iterations of Chaos RAT…
gbhackers.com - New Sophisticated Multi-Stage Malware Campaign Uses VBS Files to Execute PowerShell Script
A recently uncovered malware campaign has revealed a highly sophisticated, multi-stage infection process utilizing heavily obfuscated Visual Basic Script (VBS) files to deploy remote access trojans (RATs) such as Remcos, LimeRAT, DCRat, and AsyncRAT.…
gbhackers.com - LangSmith Bug Could Expose OpenAI Keys and User Data via Malicious Agents
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a now-patched security flaw in LangChain's LangSmith platform that could be exploited to capture sensitive data, including API keys and user prompts. The vulnerability, which carries a CVSS score of 8.8 out of a…
The Hacker News - Beware: Weaponized Research Papers Delivering Malware Through Password-Protected Documents
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently made the concerning revelation that the infamous Kimsuky hacking organization was connected to a crafty phishing email campaign that targeted unwary people. Disguised as a seemingly legitimate request…
gbhackers.com - Kimsuky and Konni APT Groups Lead Active Attacks Targeting East Asia
An significant 20 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) occurrences were found in April 2025, according to a new report from Fuying Lab’s worldwide threat hunting system. East Asia emerges as a primary hotspot, where the notorious APT groups Kimsuky and Konni…
gbhackers.com - Instagram 'BMO' ads use AI deepfakes to scam banking customers
Instagram ads impersonating financial institutions like Bank of Montreal (BMO) and EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) are being used to target Canadian consumers with phishing scams and investment fraud. Some ads use AI-powered deepfake videos in an attempt to collect…
BleepingComputer - XDSpy Threat Actors Exploit Windows LNK Zero-Day Vulnerability to Target Windows System Users
The XDSpy threat actor has been identified as exploiting a Windows LNK zero-day vulnerability, dubbed ZDI-CAN-25373, to target governmental entities in Eastern Europe and Russia. This ongoing campaign, active since March 2025, employs an intricate…
gbhackers.com - New Veeam RCE flaw lets domain users hack backup servers
Veeam has released security updates today to fix several Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) flaws, including a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
BleepingComputer - Private 5G: New Possibilities — and Potential Pitfalls
While ushering in "great operational value" for organizations, private 5G networks add yet another layer to CISOs' responsibilities.
Dark Reading - Sitecore CMS exploit chain starts with hardcoded 'b' password
A chain of Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) vulnerabilities allows attackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) without authentication to breach and hijack servers. [...]
BleepingComputer - UK fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ breach exposing genetics data
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined genetic testing provider 23andMe £2.31 million ($3.12 million) over 'serious security failings' that led to a 'profoundly damaging' data breach in 2023. [...]
BleepingComputer - Investigation of 2024 Helsinki data breach – Report
There’s a follow-up to the Helsinki incident affecting hundreds of thousands of children and adults in 2024. The government has finished its investigation and published its findings and recommendations. From their press release: The City of Helsinki’s…
DataBreaches - Microsoft fixes Surface Hub boot issues with emergency update
Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix a known issue causing startup failures for some Surface Hub v1 devices running Windows 10. [...]
BleepingComputer - How to automate IT ticket handling with AI and Tines
Tired of drowning in IT tickets? This AI-powered workflow built on Tines auto-triages common issues like known bugs & password resets—saving time for your team and speeding up resolution. Learn more about Tines and get a free account now. [...]
BleepingComputer - Operation Endgame: Do Takedowns and Arrests Matter?
Cybercrime response needs more aggressive actions from those seeking to protect victims and pursue criminals.
Dark Reading - Hacker steals 1 million Cock.li user records in webmail data breach
Email hosting provider Cock.li has confirmed it suffered a data breach after threat actors exploited flaws in its now-retired Roundcube webmail platform to steal over a million user records. [...]
BleepingComputer - The Cyber Future Is Riskier Than You Think
Sound suggestions on how to tackle four "quiet problems" that often slip through the security cracks.
Dark Reading - Hackers Exploit Critical Langflow Flaw to Unleash Flodrix Botnet
A vulnerability in the popular Python-based tool for building AI agents and workflows is under active exploitation, allowing for full system compromise, DDoS attacks, and potential loss or theft of sensitive data
Dark Reading - Silver Fox APT Targets Taiwan with Complex Gh0stCringe and HoldingHands RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign that's targeting users in Taiwan with malware families such as HoldingHands RAT and Gh0stCringe. The activity is part of a broader campaign that delivered the Winos 4.0 malware framework…
The Hacker News - Zyxel Firewall Vulnerability Again in Attacker Crosshairs
GreyNoise warns of a spike in exploitation attempts targeting a two-year-old vulnerability in Zyxel firewalls.
SecurityWeek - BeyondTrust Tools RCE Vulnerability Allows Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-5309 and detailed in advisory BT25-04, allows attackers to…
gbhackers.com - U.S. CISA adds Apple products, and TP-Link routers flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple products, and TP-Link routers flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple products, and TP-Link…
Security Affairs - WestJet Airlines App, Website Suffer After Cyber Incident
Though its operations are running smoothly, the airline warned customers and employees to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
Dark Reading - Critical Vulnerabilities in Sitecore Could Lead to Widespread Enterprise Attacks
A series of newly disclosed critical vulnerabilities in the Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) have raised alarm across the enterprise technology sector, with security researchers warning that unpatched systems could be exposed to devastating remote code…
gbhackers.com - Google Warns of Scattered Spider Attacks Targeting IT Support Teams at U.S. Insurance Firms
The notorious cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider (aka UNC3944) that recently targeted various U.K. and U.S. retailers has begun to target major insurance companies, according to Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). "Google Threat Intelligence…
The Hacker News - Customer case study: Leading petrochemical manufacturer
An industry leading petrochemical manufacturer uses the Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform to improve visibility, protect against supply chain attacks, and save the security team hundreds of hours of incident investigation.
darktrace.com - US Insurance Industry Warned of Scattered Spider Attacks
Google is warning insurance companies that Scattered Spider appears to have shifted its focus from the retail sector.
SecurityWeek - Hackers Manipulate Search Engines to Push Malicious Sites
A new wave of cybercrime is exploiting the very backbone of internet trust: search engines. Recent research by Netcraft has exposed a sophisticated and organized SEO poisoning operation, where hackers manipulate search engine algorithms to push malicious…
gbhackers.com - Circumvent Raises $6 Million for Cloud Security Platform
Cloud security startup Circumvent has raised $6 million to develop a network of agents for autonomous prioritization and remediation.
SecurityWeek - Are Forgotten AD Service Accounts Leaving You at Risk?
For many organizations, Active Directory (AD) service accounts are quiet afterthoughts, persisting in the background long after their original purpose has been forgotten. To make matters worse, these orphaned service accounts (created for legacy…
The Hacker News - WhatsApp’s Status Tab Set to Feature Ads as Meta Monetizes Platform
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is entering a new era as Meta officially begins rolling out advertisements within its Updates tab—a move that marks the platform’s most significant shift in monetization since its inception. The announcement,…
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