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Two malicious npm packages have emerged as sophisticated weapons targeting WhatsApp developers through a remote-controlled destruction mechanism that can completely wipe development systems. The packages, identified as naya-flore and nvlore-hsc, masquerade as legitimate WhatsApp socket libraries while harboring a devastating kill switch capable of executing system-wide file deletion through a single command. Published by npm […]

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Cybersecurity firm SonicWall has officially addressed recent concerns about a potential new zero-day vulnerability in its Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network (SSLVPN) products. In a statement to Cybersecurity News, the company confirmed that recent ransomware attacks are not the result of a new flaw, but are instead linked to a previously identified and patched […]

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The North Korean state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group ScarCruft has launched a sophisticated new malware campaign targeting South Korean users through a deceptive postal-code update notice. This latest attack represents a significant evolution in the group’s operational capabilities, marking the first observed deployment of ransomware alongside their traditional espionage tools. The campaign showcases ScarCruft’s […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated spear phishing campaign that weaponizes Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to bypass traditional email security defenses and conduct hyper-personalized credential theft attacks. The campaign demonstrates an alarming evolution in attack sophistication, combining technical exploitation of legitimate Microsoft services with advanced social engineering techniques designed to disarm even experienced security […]

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A sophisticated new attack technique called “Ghost Calls” exploits web conferencing platforms to establish covert command and control (C2) channels.  Presented by Adam Crosser from Praetorian at Black Hat USA 2025, this groundbreaking research demonstrates how attackers can leverage the TURN protocol and legitimate conferencing infrastructure to bypass network security measures. Key Takeaways1. TURNt tool […]

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an urgent analysis in early July 2025, detailing a sophisticated exploit chain targeting on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers. Dubbed “ToolShell,” the campaign leverages two fresh vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-49706, a network spoofing flaw, and CVE-2025-49704, a remote code execution weakness—to gain unauthorized access and install stealthy webshells. Initial compromise begins […]

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WhatsApp has successfully dismantled 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities during the first half of 2024, representing a significant escalation in the platform’s fight against organized cybercrime.  The takedown operation, announced by parent company Meta, specifically targeted scam centers operating across Southeast Asia that frequently exploit forced labor to execute sophisticated fraud schemes targeting […]

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During the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025, a sophisticated network of Iranian-linked cyber threat actors launched coordinated digital operations against critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. The campaign demonstrated unprecedented coordination between military operations and state-sponsored cyberattacks, targeting financial institutions, government agencies, and media organizations across multiple countries. The cyber offensive involved a […]

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In a sophisticated campaign first observed in October 2024, attackers have begun leveraging a legitimate driver to disable antivirus software across compromised networks. By abusing the ThrottleStop.sys driver—originally designed by TechPowerUp to manage CPU throttling—the malware gains kernel‐level memory access to terminate security processes at will. Initial access is most often achieved through stolen RDP […]

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Sophisticated attack vectors unveiled that exploit hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments, demonstrating how attackers can achieve complete tenant compromise through previously unknown lateral movement techniques. These methods, presented at Black Hat USA 2025, expose critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s authentication infrastructure that allow unauthorized access to Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Entra ID without […]

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software is a critical cybersecurity solution designed to protect sensitive data from leaving an organization’s network. In an era where data is a company’s most valuable asset, and regulatory penalties for data breaches are severe, DLP is no longer just a luxury but a necessity. It provides a comprehensive defense by […]

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Cybersecurity teams have confronted a rising threat from a novel “EDR killer” payload in recent months, commonly referred to as AVKiller, which has been observed disabling endpoint defenses to facilitate the deployment of ransomware. First detected in mid-2024, this tool leverages the HeartCrypt packer-as-a-service to obscure its true functionality and slip past traditional static signature […]

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Nvidia Corporation has issued a strong statement asserting that its graphics processing units (GPUs) contain no backdoors, kill switches, or spyware, directly addressing growing concerns from policymakers about potential hardware-based control mechanisms.  The semiconductor giant’s declaration comes as some industry observers and government officials propose requiring mandatory remote disable capabilities in critical computing infrastructure, a […]

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Two sophisticated ransomware operations have emerged as significant threats to managed service providers (MSPs) and small businesses, with the Akira and Lynx groups deploying advanced attack techniques that combine stolen credentials with vulnerability exploitation. These ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations have collectively compromised over 365 organizations, demonstrating their effectiveness in targeting high-value infrastructure providers that serve multiple […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have observed a new social engineering campaign attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group in recent weeks that leverages fake camera and microphone errors to force targets into running malicious scripts. Victims, primarily in the finance and technology sectors, report receiving invitations to remote job interviews or technical assessments that abruptly stall, displaying messages […]

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In a sophisticated campaign uncovered in early 2024, cybercriminals have begun distributing malicious Ethereum smart contracts masquerading as lucrative trading bots. These weaponized contracts leverage Web3 development platforms such as Remix to entice victims into deploying code that appears to execute arbitrage strategies, only to siphon deposited funds into attacker-controlled wallets. Instead of conducting legitimate […]

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A sophisticated new cyber campaign has emerged targeting Windows users through a deceptive malware variant known as ToneShell, which masquerades as the legitimate Google Chrome browser. The advanced persistent threat (APT) group Mustang Panda, known for its strategic targeting of government and technology sectors, has deployed this latest tool as part of an ongoing espionage […]

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The Ukrainian threat intelligence group UAC-0099 has significantly evolved its cyber warfare capabilities, deploying a sophisticated new malware toolkit targeting Ukrainian state authorities, Defense Forces, and defense industrial enterprises. The National Cyber Incident Response Team CERT-UA has documented a series of coordinated attacks employing HTA (HTML Application) files as the primary delivery mechanism for the […]

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Google has confirmed that one of its corporate Salesforce instances was compromised in June by the threat group tracked as UNC6040. This incident is part of a Salesforce attack campaign involving voice phishing attacks aimed at stealing sensitive data from organizations’ Salesforce environments, followed by extortion demands. The breach highlights the growing risks of social […]

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Cybercriminals have escalated their phishing operations by incorporating generative artificial intelligence tools to create sophisticated replicas of government websites, marking a significant evolution in social engineering tactics. A recent campaign targeting Brazilian citizens demonstrates how threat actors are exploiting AI-powered platforms like DeepSite AI and BlackBox AI to construct convincing duplicates of official government portals, […]

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