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Posted: October 14, 2025Read moreSophos exposes Maverick Menace, a self-spreading Android worm using WhatsApp ZIP lures to disable Defender/UAC, hijack sessions with Selenium, and deploy trojan for bank/crypto theft—hits 400+ environments; verify attachments and use behavioral antivirus to protect. -
Read moreAttackers use zero-day in Edge's IE Mode Chakra engine to trick users into legacy reloads, enabling RCE and SYSTEM access for malware. Microsoft disabled easy triggers—configure manually via Settings, migrate from IE, and prioritize modern web standards to stay secure. -
Read moreIT pro in Pune scammed ₹3.66 crore via WhatsApp group and bogus trading app granting remote access—fake profits lured investments. Expert tips: Use official apps, enable 2FA, verify before investing—report to cyber cell to stay safe. -
Read more"Trinity of Chaos" group (Muddled Libra, Bling Libra, LAPSUS$) steals 1B Salesforce records targeting retail/hospitality; launches DLS October 3, 2025, with FBI seizure October 9. EaaS model enables fraud—implement zero trust and ISAC intel to defend against data theft. -
Read moreIndian scammers use WhatsApp fake ticket alerts to push RAT-infected mParivahan apps, stealing OTPs, spying via camera, and draining banks. Download from official stores, update OS, use antivirus—report to 1930 if hit to stay safe. -
Read moreHigh-severity CVE-2025-61884 (CVSS 7.5) in Oracle E-Business Suite's Configurator allows unauthenticated HTTP attacks to access sensitive data (versions 12.2.3-12.2.14). Follows Cl0p-linked CVE-2025-61882 exploits—apply updates, segment networks, and scan for vulnerabilities now. -
Read moreNew SnakeKeylogger campaign spoofs CPA Global/Clarivate emails with ISO/ZIP lures containing BAT/PowerShell payloads to log keystrokes, hijack clipboard, and exfiltrate data. Persists via "SysUpdate" tasks—train users, sandbox attachments, and monitor PowerShell for defense. -
Read moreFortiGuard Labs exposes Chaos ransomware's aggressive C++ upgrade—selective encryption, large file deletion, and Bitcoin wallet swapping via clipboard hijack. This RaaS threat from ex-BlackSuit actors targets big-game hunting; bolster backups and detection to counter faster, multifaceted attacks. -
Read moreSophisticated phishing uses legit-looking Zoom Docs invites from "HR" to lure job hunters into fake Gmail login pages, exfiltrating credentials in real-time via WebSocket on overflow.qyrix.com.de. Discovered by Himanshu Anand—verify emails directly and use password managers to avoid account takeovers. -
Read morePublic Wi-Fi exposes you to MitM attacks and data theft—learn to spot evil twin hotspots, use VPNs for encryption, enable 2FA, and stick to cellular for sensitive tasks to protect against rising breaches in cafes and airports. -
Posted: October 10, 2025Views: 50Read moreZimperium exposes ClayRat spyware infecting Russian Android users via phishing sites and Telegram lures mimicking WhatsApp/TikTok—exfiltrates SMS, calls, photos; auto-sends to contacts. 600 samples detected; related African phone study reveals pre-installed app risks—update and scan devices now. -
Read moreCritical command injection flaw in Figma's MCP server (CVSS 7.5) allows RCE via unsanitized inputs in curl fallback; patched in v0.6.3. Imperva warns of risks in AI dev tools like Cursor—avoid exec with untrusted data amid rising LLM threats like Gemini's ASCII smuggling. -
Read moreVampire Bot spyware targets job seekers via deceptive ZIP attachments in recruiter emails, stealing screenshots and data. Linked to BatShadow hackers, it evades detection—stay safe by verifying offers and using EDR tools to avoid digital traps. -
Read moreUnspecified flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite's BI Publisher Integration allows unauthenticated HTTP attacks to hijack Concurrent Processing, exploited in ransomware campaigns. Apply patches, follow BOD 22-01 guidance, or discontinue use to protect enterprise operations from data encryption and downtime. -
Read moreDeepMind's CodeMender uses Gemini models to spot, patch, and rewrite vulnerable code, upstreaming 72 fixes to OSS projects. Google launches AI VRP for threat reports up to $30K and updates SAIF v2 to combat AI risks like prompt injections—empowering developers against cyber threats. -
Read moreIn a FinOptiCorp scenario, attackers exploit LLM "FinBot" via prompt injection and OWASP flaws for data leaks, RCE, and model theft—Trend Micro's Vision One™ AI Security provides AI Scanner, Guard, and layered defenses to secure generative AI against backdoor risks. -
Read moreOpenAI's October 2025 report reveals bans on ChatGPT accounts linked to PRC-affiliated groups like UNKDROPPITCH, who leveraged AI to debug malware (GOVERSHELL, HealthKick), craft targeted phishing, and build surveillance tools—disrupting 40+ networks; models block direct threats but highlight efficiency risks in cyber ops. -
Read moreSucuri uncovers stealthy PHP code injections in WordPress theme files (functions.php) exploiting weak permissions and outdated plugins to fetch obfuscated JS from brazilc[.]com, enabling pop-ups, redirects, and Cloudflare-mimicking iframes—update themes, tighten permissions, and monitor scripts to secure sites. -
Read moreGreyNoise reports a 500% spike in attacks on Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals, with 2,200 unique IPs probing SSL VPNs via automated brute-force from US-heavy clusters. Dataset of credentials released; links to Cisco ASA scans suggest broader remote access threats—block IPs and monitor logs now. -
Posted: October 08, 2025Views: 9Read moreMicrosoft alerts on cybercriminals and state actors abusing Teams' messaging, calls, and sharing for full attack lifecycle—from reconnaissance with TeamsEnum to exfiltration via GraphRunner and extortion by Octo Tempest. Harden identities, monitor anomalies, and train users to mitigate.
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