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Tue 8 Jul 202595 articles
- Adobe Patches Critical Code Execution Bugs
Adobe on Tuesday announced the rollout of security fixes for 58 vulnerabilities across 13 products, including three critical-severity flaws in Adobe Connect, ColdFusion, and Experience Manager Forms (AEM Forms) on JEE. The most severe of these bugs is…
SecurityWeek - Microsoft Patches 137 CVEs in July, But No Zero-Days
Some 17 of the bugs are at high risk for exploits, including multiple remote code execution bugs in Office and SharePoint.
Dark Reading - 11 Google-Verified Chrome Extensions Infected Over 1.7 Million Users
A chilling discovery by Koi Security has exposed a sophisticated browser hijacking campaign dubbed “RedDirection,” compromising over 1.7 million users through 11 Google-verified Chrome extensions. This operation, which also spans Microsoft Edge with…
gbhackers.com - Microsoft Patches 130 Vulnerabilities for July 2025 Patch Tuesday
Patch Tuesday July 2025: Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in SQL Server.
SecurityWeek - Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 fixed a zero-day
Microsoft released Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025, which addressed 130 flaws, including one a Microsoft SQL Server zero-day. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 addressed 130 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components,…
Security Affairs - New Report Finds Billions of Leaked Credentials and ULP Files on Dark Web Are Outdated
A recent in-depth analysis by threat intelligence experts sheds critical light on the pervasive issue of outdated and unreliable data circulating on the dark web. The report, spanning a comprehensive 26-minute read, delves into the world of combolists text…
gbhackers.com - Malicious Open Source Packages Spike 188% YoY
Data exfiltration was the most common malware in Sonatype report, with more than 4,400 packages designed to steal secrets, personally identifiable information, credentials, and API tokens.
Dark Reading - Samsung announces major security enhancements coming to One UI 8
Samsung has announced multiple data security and privacy enhancements for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones running One UI 8, its custom user interface on top of Android. [...]
BleepingComputer - M&S confirms social engineering led to massive ransomware attack
M&S confirmed today that the retail outlet's network was initially breached in a "sophisticated impersonation attack" that ultimately led to a DragonForce ransomware attack. [...]
BleepingComputer - China-Linked VELETRIX Loader Used in Attacks on Telecommunications Infrastructure
A China-Nexus Threat Actor has launched a highly advanced assault against China Mobile Tietong Co., Ltd., a division of China Mobile, one of the biggest telecom behemoths in the nation, in a compelling illustration of state-aligned cyberwarfare. Named…
gbhackers.com - XMRig Malware Disables Windows Updates and Scheduled Tasks to Maintain Persistence
Monero (XMR), a cryptocurrency, saw a spectacular surge in early 2025, rising 45% from $196 to $285 by May, with a notable peak in April. This surge coincided with a high-profile Bitcoin theft in the US, where the stolen assets were reportedly converted into…
gbhackers.com - New Android TapTrap attack fools users with invisible UI trick
A novel tapjacking technique can exploit user interface animations to bypass Android's permission system and allow access to sensitive data or trick users into performing destructive actions, such as wiping the device. [...]
BleepingComputer - BERT Ransomware Can Force Shutdown of ESXi Virtual Machines to Hinder Recovery
A newly identified ransomware group, BERT, tracked by Trend Micro as Water Pombero, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations across Asia, Europe, and the US. First observed in April, BERT targets critical sectors such as healthcare, technology,…
gbhackers.com - Defending the Cloud: Stopping Cyber Threats in Azure and AWS with Darktrace
This blog examines three real-world cloud-based attacks in Azure and AWS environments, including credential compromise, data exfiltration, and ransomware detonation. Learn how Darktrace’s AI-driven threat detection and Autonomous Response capabilities help…
darktrace.com - Impostor Uses AI to Impersonate Rubio and Contact Foreign and US Officials
impersonator, with a similar incident revealed in May involving President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The misuse of AI to deceive people is likely to grow as the technology improves and becomes more widely available.
SecurityWeek - Suspected Hacker Linked to Silk Typhoon Arrested in Milan
The alleged Chinese state-sponsored hacker faces multiple charges, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to protected computers.
Dark Reading - Hackers Manipulate Search Results to Target IT Pros with Trojanized PuTTY and WinSCP
Arctic Wolf has uncovered a cunning cybersecurity threat that exploits search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning and malvertising tactics to distribute Trojanized versions of widely used IT tools such as PuTTY and WinSCP. This campaign cunningly targets IT…
gbhackers.com - Enhancing Microsoft 365 security by eliminating high-privilege access
In this blog you will hear directly from Microsoft’s Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Experiences and Devices, Naresh Kannan, about eliminating high-privileged access across all Microsoft 365 applications. This blog is part of an ongoing…
Microsoft - Researchers Reveal Scatter Spider’s Tools, Tactics, and Key Indicators
Check Point Research has revealed important details about the phishing domain patterns and advanced attack techniques of the infamous Scattered Spider organization, which has brought a new wave of cyberthreats under close investigation. Known for their…
gbhackers.com - New LogoKit Phishing Campaign Exploits Cloudflare Turnstile and Amazon S3 for Higher Success Rates
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently discovered a very advanced phishing campaign that used the LogoKit phishing kit, which was initially discovered in 2021, to pose as reliable organizations such as Hungary’s Computer Emergency Response Team…
gbhackers.com - Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2025: 130 Vulnerabilities Patched, Including 1 Zero-Day and 41 RCE Flaws
Microsoft released its July 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates on July 8, 2025, addressing 130 vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability and numerous critical security flaws that pose significant…
gbhackers.com - Windows 10 KB5062554 cumulative update released with 13 changes, fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5062554 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with thirteen new fixes or changes. [...]
BleepingComputer - NetSupport RAT Spreads Through Compromised WordPress Sites Using ClickFix Technique
The Cybereason Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by threat actors who are exploiting compromised WordPress websites to distribute malicious versions of the legitimate NetSupport Manager Remote Access Tool (RAT).…
gbhackers.com - Hackers Use Leaked Shellter Tool License to Spread Lumma Stealer and SectopRAT Malware
In yet another instance of threat actors repurposing legitimate tools for malicious purposes, it has been discovered that hackers are exploiting a popular red teaming tool called Shellter to distribute stealer malware. The company behind the software said a…
The Hacker News - Windows 11 KB5062553 & KB5062552 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5062553 and KB5062552 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. [...]
BleepingComputer - Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 137 flaws
Today is Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 137 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. [...]
BleepingComputer - Legitimate Shellter Pen-Testing Tool Used in Malware Attacks
A stolen copy of Shellter Elite shows how easily legitimate security tools can be repurposed by threat actors when vetting and oversight fail.
SecurityWeek - Italian police arrested a Chinese national suspected of cyberespionage on a U.S. warrant
Italian police arrested a Chinese national linked to Silk Typhoon APT group at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on a U.S. warrant. Italian police arrested a Chinese national, Zewei Xu (33), at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on a U.S. warrant. Xu was arrested at Malpensa…
Security Affairs - Integrated Oncology Network victim of phishing attack; multiple locations affected
HHS added ten listings to its public leak site today, all of which are part of the Integrated Oncology Network (“ION”). According to its substitute notice, on May 9, ION concluded an investigation of a phishing incident that occurred between December 13 and…
DataBreaches - Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Hits 90,000 Users with Fake PDF App on Google Play
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an Android banking malware campaign that has leveraged a trojan named Anatsa to target users in North America using malicious apps published on Google's official app marketplace. The malware, disguised as a "PDF…
The Hacker News - FortiOS Buffer Overflow vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Fortinet has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in FortiOS that could allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code through a heap-based buffer overflow in the cw_stad daemon, affecting multiple versions of the popular network security…
gbhackers.com - Ivanti Products Connect Secure and Policy Secure Hit by Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities
Ivanti has released critical security updates for its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products, addressing six medium-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially lead to denial-of-service attacks and unauthorized access. The cybersecurity firm announced…
gbhackers.com - The Wild Wild West of Agentic AI – An Attack Surface CISOs Can’t Afford to Ignore
As organizations rush to adopt agentic AI, security leaders must confront the growing risk of invisible threats and new attack vectors.
SecurityWeek - Android malware Anatsa infiltrates Google Play to target US banks
The Anatsa banking trojan has sneaked into Google Play once more via an app posing as a PDF viewer that counted more than 50,000 downloads. [...]
BleepingComputer - Hackers 'Shellter' Various Stealers in Red Team Tool to Evade Detection
Researchers have uncovered multiple campaigns spreading Lumma, Arechclient2, and Rhadamanthys malware by leveraging key features of the AV/EDR evasion framework.
Dark Reading - MediaTek July 2025 Security Update Addresses Multiple Chipset Vulnerabilities
MediaTek has released a comprehensive security bulletin addressing 16 critical vulnerabilities across its extensive chipset portfolio, including smartphone, tablet, AIoT, smart display, smart platform, OTT, computer vision, audio, and TV chipsets. The July…
gbhackers.com - U.S. CISA adds MRLG, PHPMailer, Rails Ruby on Rails, and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Multi-Router Looking Glass (MRLG), PHPMailer, Rails Ruby on Rails, and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and…
Security Affairs - Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization
Exposed RDP ports are an open door for attackers. TruGrid SecureRDP enforces Zero Trust and MFA, blocks lateral movement, and secures remote access—no open firewall ports required. Learn more and get a free trial. [...]
BleepingComputer - CISA Alerts on Active Exploit of Ruby on Rails Path Traversal Flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding the active exploitation of a critical path traversal vulnerability in Ruby on Rails, designated as CVE-2019-5418. The agency added this five-year-old security…
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