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A sophisticated phishing campaign, dubbed “PoisonSeed,” has been identified targeting customer relationship management (CRM) and bulk email providers to facilitate cryptocurrency-related scams. The threat actors behind this campaign are leveraging compromised credentials to export email lists and send bulk phishing emails, aiming to compromise cryptocurrency wallets through a novel seed phrase poisoning technique. Phishing Tactics […]

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A surge in phishing text messages claiming unpaid tolls has been linked to a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation. These scams, which have been hitting users’ phones in waves, are part of a sophisticated campaign leveraging a platform called Lucid. Cybercriminals behind this scheme are exploiting legitimate communication technologies like Apple iMessage and Android RCS to […]

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The State Bar of Texas has confirmed a data breach following the detection of unauthorized activity on its network earlier this year. According to an official notice, the breach occurred between January 28, 2025, and February 9, 2025, during which an unauthorized actor gained access to sensitive information stored on the organization’s systems. The intrusion […]

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As the United States approaches Tax Day on April 15, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a series of sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging tax-related themes to exploit unsuspecting users. Microsoft has identified these campaigns as employing advanced redirection techniques such as URL shorteners and QR codes embedded in malicious attachments to evade detection. By abusing legitimate services […]

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A sophisticated browser-based malware delivery method, dubbed ClickFix, has emerged as a significant threat to cybersecurity. Leveraging deceptive prompts like “Fix Now” and “Bot Verification,” ClickFix tricks users into executing malicious commands by exploiting familiar system actions. This technique bypasses conventional download workflows, relying on clipboard hijacking and user interaction to stage and execute malware. […]

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The release of DeepSeek-R1, a 671-billion-parameter large language model (LLM), has sparked significant interest due to its innovative use of Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning. CoT reasoning enables the model to break down complex problems into intermediate steps, enhancing performance on tasks such as mathematical problem-solving. However, this transparency comes with unintended vulnerabilities. By explicitly sharing its […]

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Cybersecurity researchers from Socket have exposed a malicious Python package on PyPI, named disgrasya, designed to automate credit card fraud on WooCommerce-based e-commerce sites. Unlike conventional supply chain attacks that rely on deception or typosquatting, disgrasya was overtly malicious, leveraging PyPI as a distribution platform to reach a broad audience of fraudsters. The package specifically […]

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A newly discovered credit card skimming campaign, dubbed “RolandSkimmer,” is exploiting browser extensions to exfiltrate sensitive financial data. This advanced malware has been observed targeting users primarily in Bulgaria and operates across popular web browsers, including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. The campaign leverages deceptive techniques to establish persistence, evade detection, and steal payment information. Attack […]

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Several of Australia’s largest superannuation funds have been targeted in a coordinated cyberattack, leading to unauthorized access to customer accounts and financial losses for some members. Among those affected are major funds such as REST, Hostplus, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, and Insignia Financial’s MLC Expand. Scope of the Cyberattack AustralianSuper, the nation’s largest super fund, […]

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In a significant update to the popular dynamic instrumentation toolkit Frida, developers have introduced powerful new APIs for advanced threat monitoring and software analysis. These enhancements, released on April 4, 2025, offer security researchers and penetration testers unprecedented capabilities in tracking thread activity, module loading, and performance profiling. Thread Observation Made Easy One of the […]

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OpenVPN, a widely-used open-source virtual private network (VPN) software, has recently patched a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to crash servers and potentially execute remote code under certain conditions. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-2704, affects OpenVPN servers using specific configurations and has been addressed in the newly released version OpenVPN 2.6.14. CVE-2025-2704: Overview The vulnerability is […]

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A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Traffic Server (ATS), an open-source caching proxy server. Identified as CVE-2024-53868, this flaw enables attackers to exploit request smuggling via malformed chunked messages. Users of Apache Traffic Server are urged to upgrade to secure versions of the software immediately to mitigate potential risks. CVE-2024-53868 Details The vulnerability was […]

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Secure Ideas, a premier provider of penetration testing and security consulting services, proudly announces its recent achievements of CREST accreditation and CMMC Level 1 compliance, reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest standards of security assessment and regulatory compliance for its clients. With these certifications, Secure Ideas strengthens its ability to deliver globally recognized, standards-based […]

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Symantec has recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting users of Monex Securities (マネックス証券), a prominent online securities company in Japan formed through the merger of Monex, Inc. and Nikko Beans, Inc. The company provides individual investors with a range of financial services, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. The phishing operation involves the […]

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In a concerning development, CERT-UA, Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team, has reported a series of cyberattacks attributed to the hacker group identified as UAC-0219. These attacks, which have been ongoing since the fall of 2024, utilize an advanced PowerShell-based malware tool named WRECKSTEEL to infiltrate computers and extract sensitive data. The primary targets include government […]

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Hunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s […]

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In a recent cyberattack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, threat actors successfully compromised a Managed Service Provider (MSP) by mimicking the login page of ScreenConnect, a popular Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The attack, which occurred in January 2025, highlights the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns targeting MSPs to exploit downstream customers. Sophos’ […]

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A newly uncovered cyber-espionage campaign, dubbed Operation HollowQuill, has been identified as targeting academic, governmental, and defense-related networks in Russia using weaponized PDF documents. The operation, tracked by SEQRITE Labs APT-Team, leverages decoy research invitations to infiltrate systems associated with the Baltic State Technical University (BSTU “VOENMEKH”), a key institution for defense and aerospace research […]

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Cisco has disclosed a significant vulnerability in its AnyConnect VPN Server for Meraki MX and Z Series devices, allowing authenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The flaw (CVE-2025-20212) stems from an uninitialized variable during SSL VPN session establishment and affects over 20 hardware models across enterprise networks. Vulnerability Overview Exploiting this bug requires valid VPN credentials. Attackers can […]

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Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new version of the Triada Trojan, a sophisticated malware targeting Android devices. This variant has been found pre-installed in the firmware of counterfeit smartphones mimicking popular models, often sold at discounted prices through unauthorized online stores. The malware poses significant risks to users, with more than 2,600 cases reported globally, […]

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