Golden Chickens Resurfaces With Four New Malware Families and Modular Implants
The threat actors behind the Golden Chickens malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem have resurfaced with four new malware families, indicating that the operators are showing no signs of stopping despite extensive public disclosures into their inner workings. The malware families in question are: TinyEgg, ChonkyChicken, a modularized variant of ChonkyChicken, and a modified web…
How Synthetic Identity Fraud is Coming for Machine Identities
Most people understand identity theft as an attacker stealing a real person's sensitive information and impersonating them. Synthetic identity fraud is much harder to catch. Instead of stealing a real identity, the attacker manufactures a new one, frankensteining together several real data points with fabricated ones to create a person who doesn't exist.
Brazilian Banking Trojan Actively Spreading in Portugal
Portuguese businesses operate in the same native language as Brazilian hackers, making those businesses easy targets.
Upbound says hack caused $13 million in fraudulent Acima leases
The Upbound Group fintech company disclosed that threat actors who stole data from its systems leveraged it to create $13 million in Acima leases. [...]
Police dismantle Kratos phishing platform, arrest developer
Authorities in Germany and the U.S. dismantled the central infrastructure of Kratos, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform with global reach, and its developer was arrested in Indonesia. [...]
Attackers Combo Up Evasion Tactics for BEC Phishing
"The TFF Trap" uses fileless techniques and loaders with low detection rates to deploy various RATs and stealers, including Agent Tesla, Remcos, XWorm, and Best Private Logger.
Hackers abuse ViPNet software to target Russian govt agencies
An advanced threat actor is abusing the update mechanism for the ViPNet private networking product suite to target Russian organizations, including government agencies. [...]
Microsoft warns of surge in ACR Stealer attacks on customers
Microsoft has observed a surge in attacks using the ACR Stealer malware to steal browser-stored passwords, authentication tokens, and sensitive documents from its enterprise customers. [...]
New OkoBot framework deploys 20 payloads to steal data, crypto
A new malicious framework called OkoBot is delivering more than 20 payloads in attacks focused on stealing cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, credentials, and other sensitive data. [...]
New ClickLock macOS Stealer Kills Apps Every 210ms Until Victims Type Their Password
ClickLock Stealer, a new macOS infostealer, answers a victim's refusal by killing their apps on a loop until they hand over the login password. It arrives as a command pasted into Terminal, asks for the password behind a fake system dialog, and when the victim cancels, installs two LaunchAgents and quietly exits. At the next login, Finder, the Dock, Spotlight, Terminal,…
Russian hackers trojanize WebEx, Zoom apps to push Starland malware
A financially motivated Russian threat actor tracked as UAT-11795 is using trojanized software to steal credentials and cryptocurrency by deploying a new backdoor called Starland RAT. [...]
Cribl Adds Agentic Detection Engineering & Boosts SecOps With CardinalOps Deal
CardinalOps will give Cribl customers the ability to map detection rules and security controls to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. SecOps teams can identify coverage gaps and operationalize threat intelligence.
6 GHz Wi-Fi Flaws Could Disrupt Critical Systems
Automated Frequency Coordination systems by default trust client-side data, which could lead to location spoofing and other attacks that disrupt traffic.
Hackers backdoor Jscrambler npm package with infostealer malware
The Jscrambler client-side web security company disclosed that a threat actor published a malicious version of its npm package that has been downloaded almost 1,500 times. [...]
Google and Microsoft Pull ModHeader With 1.6 Million Installs After Dormant Collector Found
Google and Microsoft have pulled ModHeader, a popular header-editing extension with roughly 1.6 million installs across Chrome and Edge, after researchers found a hidden browsing-history collector built into its official store version. The collector was dormant. An empty allow-list kept it switched off, and no proof has emerged that it ever gathered or sent a single browsing…
GigaWiper Lets Threat Actors Choose Their Own Destructive Attack
A modular implant borrows from various malware families to combine both backdoor and wiper activities to maximize impact and minimize operational output.
EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks
The European Union and the United Kingdom jointly sanctioned dozens of Russian individuals and entities and accused Russia of coordinating a network of hacking groups responsible for attacks across Europe. [...]
Progress Prompts ShareFile Storage Zone Controller Shutdown Amid Security Concerns
The company notified customers to manually shut down their servers while it is investigating a credible threat. The post Progress Prompts ShareFile Storage Zone Controller Shutdown Amid Security Concerns appeared first on SecurityWeek .
New U-Boot flaws could enable stealthy firmware attacks
Six vulnerabilities in the widely used U-Boot bootloader have been discovered that could allow attackers to execute malicious code during device boot, potentially enabling stealthy firmware attacks that compromise security protections and install persistent malware. [...]
URGENT - Progress Tells ShareFile Customers to Shut Down Storage Zone Controllers Over Security Threat
Progress Software has told ShareFile customers to shut down the Windows servers running their Storage Zone Controllers, confirming to The Hacker News that it is responding to a "credible external security threat." The company has temporarily disabled access to the affected accounts, a step it says it took "out of an abundance of caution" while it works with internal and…
Six New U-Boot Flaws Could Let Malicious Images Crash Devices or Run Code at Boot
Researchers at firmware security firm Binarly have found six new flaws in U-Boot, the small program that starts up hardware as varied as home routers, smart cameras, and the management chips inside data-center servers. Four of the bugs can crash a device. The other two could let an attacker who slips a malicious image in front of the bootloader run their own code,…
From 17,000 to 1.1 Million Assets: How Lumen Technologies Rebuilt Exposure Management at Scale
Most enterprises assume their asset inventory is close enough to accurate. The evidence suggests otherwise. According to a survey of over 600 security leaders in the 2026 Axonius Actionability Report, only 45% of organizations consolidate their asset and exposure data into a single view, and every downstream security program inherits whatever the inventory gets wrong.
New Helix vishing group emerges in SharePoint data theft attacks
A new data-extortion group called Helix is using identity-focused tactics such as voice phishing (vishing), device code phishing, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) abuse to steal data from SharePoint environments. [...]
Fake Paysafe, Skrill SDKs on NPM and PyPi steal credentials
Malicious packages on the Node Package Manager (npm) and the Python Package Index (PyPI) delivered stealer malware to developers and users of Paysafe, Skrill, and Neteller payment applications. [...]
GitHub 'Verified' Commits Can Be Rewritten Into New Hashes Without Breaking Signatures
New research shows that a signed Git commit's hash is not the one-of-a-kind name that much of the software world assumes it to be. Given any signed commit, someone without the signing key can mint a second commit with the same files, author, and date, and a valid signature, GitHub still stamps "Verified." Everything a reviewer would check matches. The commit's hash does not.
RedWing MaaS Packages Android Bank Fraud as a Telegram Rental Service
A new Android malware operation called RedWing is being rented out on Telegram as a ready-made bank-fraud service. It lets even low-skill criminals take over a victim's phone, steal their banking logins, and capture the one-time codes that protect their accounts. Zimperium's zLabs, which found the operation, says it looks like a new variant of Oblivion, a $300-a-month…
Rogue Agent Flaw Could Have Let Attackers Hijack Google Dialogflow CX Chatbots
A critical flaw in Google's Dialogflow CX could have let an attacker with edit rights on one Code Block-enabled agent compromise other Code Block-enabled agents in the same Google Cloud project. From there, they could read live conversations, steal the data users shared, and make the bots send attacker-written messages, including requests to re-enter a password. Security firm…
Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware
Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, giving attackers initial access to corporate networks. [...]
Iran-Linked Hackers Use New Cavern C2 Framework to Target Israeli Organizations
An Iranian hacking group affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been wielding a previously undocumented modular command-and-control (C2) framework dubbed Cavern (aka Cav3rn) targeting Israeli organizations. The activity, which has primarily singled out IT providers and government sectors, has been attributed to a threat cluster tracked by Check…
North Korea-Linked npm Packages Mimic Rollup Polyfills to Steal Developer Secrets
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been linked to a fresh set of malicious npm packages that masquerade as Rollup polyfill tooling to facilitate remote access and data theft. According to JFrog, the packages "rollup-packages-polyfill-core" and "rollup-runtime-polyfill-core" mimic the legitimate "rollup-plugin-polyfill-node" project, down to the description, repository…
Opera rolls out Paste Protect feature to fight ClickFix attacks
Opera has introduced Paste Protect, a security feature designed to block ClickFix-style attacks that trick users into executing malicious commands through social engineering. [...]
And the Winner in Dominant Malware Delivery? ClickFix
Researchers say the highly effective social engineering technique is no longer the exception for malware attacks — it's now the rule.
19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges
A teenager accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider has been extradited from Finland to face U.S. charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 1.
2026 Cybersecurity Assessment: The Gap Between Awareness and Resilience
Organizations have never had greater awareness of cyber risk. Yet turning that awareness into operational resilience has never been more challenging. The 2026 Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment confirms this is the case, as this year's findings reveal a series of surprising contradictions.
Researcher Analyzes 3,000 Live ClickFix Payloads, Exposing API-Driven Malware Delivery
ClickFix, the trick that fools people into running malware by hand, has quietly grown a back office. New research shows the malicious commands behind its fake "prove you're human" pages are now handed out by API-driven servers that give each visitor the same malware in a different disguise. The same research also turned up a new delivery method built to slip past Windows'…
RustDuck Botnet Rebuilds in Rust to Hijack Routers and Servers for DDoS
A new two-stage malware family called RustDuck is hijacking home routers, IP cameras, Android boxes, and poorly secured servers, then stitching them into a network built to knock websites and online services offline. Researchers at QiAnXin's XLab have tracked it since February 2026, and say the real story is not how big it is today, but how fast it is changing. The…
What the Numbers Say About FIFA 2026 Cyber Risk
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened on June 11. By that date, according to Check Point Research, the fraud infrastructure targeting it had already been built, staged, and partially deployed. Threat actor activity was pre-planned, months out, across three sectors and at least ten languages.
Researchers Demo New Claude Code Attack Using Harmless-Looking Repositories to Hijack Developer Machines
Indirect prompts hidden in a repository can lead to Claude Code spawning a reverse shell on the developer’s machine. The post Researchers Demo New Claude Code Attack Using Harmless-Looking Repositories to Hijack Developer Machines appeared first on SecurityWeek .
US Offers $10 Million Bounty for Russian State Hackers as Messaging App Attacks Evolve
UNC5792 and UNC4221 have been targeting US government officials, military leaders, and allied personnel. The post US Offers $10 Million Bounty for Russian State Hackers as Messaging App Attacks Evolve appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Microsoft Removes 119 Edge Extensions That Hid Malware in Images and Fonts
Microsoft has shut down a long-running malicious extension operation on the Edge Add-ons store that hid its payloads inside ordinary image and font files, then woke up days after install to steal credentials and run ad fraud. The company calls it StegoAd, a mash-up of steganography and adware, and ties 119 extensions to a single threat actor it says has been active since…
Chinese Framework Powers 200,000 Scam Sites
Threat actors are selling investment scam templates created using the legitimate DCloud Uni-App toolkit. The post Chinese Framework Powers 200,000 Scam Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek .
In Less Than 24 Hours, Attackers Weaponize Cisco CUCM Flaw
The flaw enables server-side request forgery (SSRF) and escalates privileges to root, impacting Cisco Unified CM and Unified CM SME deployments.
Russian APT 'Gamaredon' Upgrades Its Arsenal, Requiring New Defenses
The FSB state-sponsored operation has gotten a lot better at loading its malware and hiding its servers.
EdTech Attackers Shift From Schools to Their Software Suppliers
Educational institutions, the edtech companies they rely on, and, more concerningly, the challenges they pose for schools are the focus of the latest Reporters' Notebook video series.
Bluekit phishing kit adopts browser-in-the-middle for login theft
The Bluekit phishing-as-a-service platform continues to evolve with nearly 70 new hostnames identified over the past week and by adding browser-in-the-middle capabilities for improved data theft. [...]
Chrome Ad Blocker with 10M+ Installs Found with Dormant Script Injection Capability
An analysis of a popular Google Chrome ad block extension for YouTube has uncovered the ability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. According to Island, the extension, named Adblock for YouTube (ID: cmedhionkhpnakcndndgjdbohmhepckk), has more than 10 million installs and carries a Featured badge on the Chrome Web Store. The extension description states that it allows users…
Surviving the Mythos Era: Richard Bejtlich on the Case for NDR
Despite the abundance of telemetry at analysts’ disposal, many security operations teams struggle to answer a few basic questions during incident investigation: What happened? What evidence do we have? How do we know we’re seeing it all, in context?
DraftKings hacker 'Snoopy' sentenced to 18 months in prison
A 21-year-old using the alias "Snoopy" was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in hacking DraftKings accounts in the November 2022 cyberattack. [...]
2026 FIFA World Cup Faces Surge in Cyber Threats
Persistent cybercrime, social engineering, and infrastructure threats continue to plague the FIFA 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, and their guilty pleas came on the first day of what was…
Trump Order Sets 2030 Deadline for Federal Post-Quantum Crypto Migration
President Trump signed an executive order on June 22 setting hard deadlines for federal agencies to move high-value assets and high-impact systems to post-quantum cryptography. Key establishment must move by December 31, 2030; digital signatures by December 31, 2031. EO 14409 leaves national security systems on a separate track.
SocGholish Takedown Highlights Malicious TDS Threats
SocGholish uses traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to provide initial access into victims' networks for cybercrime groups such as the notorious Evil Corp.
Malicious npm Packages Pose as PostCSS Tools to Deliver Windows RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver a Windows-based remote access trojan (RAT). The list of identified packages, is below - aes-decode-runner-pro (145 downloads) postcss-minify-selector (256 downloads) postcss-minify-selector-parser (615 downloads) All the packages were published over the past month by an npm…
JaredFromSubway MEV bot hacked in $15 million crypto theft
The JaredFromSubway Ethereum MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) bot suffered a $15 million loss after an attacker manipulated the opportunity-detection logic by creating fake cryptocurrency trading opportunities. [...]
He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Was Stolen Anyway
Threat actors can easily steal one-time passwords sent by text when they conduct a SIM swap attack. This can lead to account takeovers, so users must layer up their security measures.
He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Got Stolen Anyway
Threat actors can easily steal one-time passwords sent by text when they conduct a SIM swap attack. This can lead to account takeovers, so users must layer up their security measures.
Canada’s Spy Agency Used First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Clean Botnet-Infected Devices
Canada's spy service got a judge's permission to reach into infected servers, home routers, and IoT gear sitting on Canadian soil and neutralize two foreign-run botnets. The Federal Court released a public version of the ruling on June 15. It is the first time the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has used its threat reduction warrant powers this way.
CryptoBandits Malware Doubles as a Backdoor, Abuses Tor
CryptoBandits uses a local SOCKS5 proxy for traffic routing, blending data theft with remote code execution. The post CryptoBandits Malware Doubles as a Backdoor, Abuses Tor appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Cisco to Acquire WideField Security to Boost Splunk’s Agentic SOC
WideField will accelerate Agentic SOC capabilities by expanding the lens on threat investigation to include identity, credentials, sessions, and blast radius. The post Cisco to Acquire WideField Security to Boost Splunk’s Agentic SOC appeared first on SecurityWeek .
USB worm spreads crypto-stealing malware via Windows shortcut files
Threat actors targeting cryptocurrency wallets have been distributing clipboard-stealing malware with self-spreading capabilities and using the Tor network to conceal communication. [...]
ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories
The internet did not break this week. It got used exactly as designed, which is worse. Searches were siphoned through shady browser add-ons.
Why Account Takeovers Are Rising and How to Stop Them
Account takeovers are rising as attackers bypass traditional defenses through phishing, session hijacking, and MFA fatigue. Specops Software explores how device trust and continuous verification help reduce account takeover risk. [...]
New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps
A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands. [...]
Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app
Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages. [...]
New Rokarolla Android Malware Steals PINs, SMS Codes, and Crypto Wallet Funds
Security researchers at Zimperium's zLabs have documented a new Android banking trojan, Rokarolla, that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps and packs 137 remote commands. Together, they give an operator near-total control of an infected phone: it lifts lock-screen PINs, reads and sends SMS, rewrites the clipboard to redirect crypto payments, and switches off…
Survey: 94% of Incidents Involve Anonymized Infrastructure. Teams Are Still Reactive
Security teams have never had more IP data at their disposal. Every day, analysts ingest enrichment feeds, geolocation data, reputation scores, telemetry, and threat intelligence from a growing ecosystem of vendors and platforms. Yet despite this abundance of information, many organizations continue to face a fundamental challenge: sifting through the noise to understand who…
Windows version of SprySOCKS Linux malware used to attack govt orgs
Windows variants for the SprySOCKS Linux malware have been used in attacks targeting government organizations in at least four countries. [...]
The Onboarding Password Mistake That Creates Unnecessary Risk
Employee onboarding is a busy time for IT teams. New starters need devices, accounts, access permissions, and passwords, all delivered within a tight timeframe. That usually means sharing a temporary "first-day" password so employees can access systems for the first time.
152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions that act as new tab live wallpaper add-ons to distribute a potentially unwanted program (PUP) family. The cluster spans 38 separate Chrome Web Store publisher accounts and three brand backends: tabplugins[.]com, yowgames[.]com, and chromewallpaper[.]com. They have been collectively installed…
Popular WordPress Plugin Scripts Tampered to Plant Hidden Backdoors on Sites
An attacker tampered with trusted JavaScript files used by WordPress sites running PushEngage, OptinMonster, and TrustPulse, turning those files into a way to break into the sites. When a site administrator was logged in as the file loaded, the code created an admin account under the attacker's control and installed a hidden plugin that opened a way back in. Ordinary visitors…
Over 400 Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Deploy Infostealer and eBPF Rootkit
Attackers took over more than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) this week and rewrote their build scripts to install a credential stealer on any machine that built them. The malware is a Rust binary built to harvest developer secrets. When it lands with root, it can also load an eBPF rootkit to hide itself.
China-Linked Hackers Backdoored Linux Login Software to Hide for Nearly a Decade
Instead of hiding on the laptops and servers defenders watch most closely, a China-nexus group spent close to a decade hidden inside the Linux login system itself. Sygnia, which tracks the group as Velvet Ant, says it backdoored the PAM and OpenSSH components that decide who is allowed to sign in, planting its access where ordinary cleanup could not reach it. The network it…
Chinese, N. Korean Threat Groups Build on Asia-Pacific Success
North Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) has grown, in part because of the nation's state-sponsored cybercrime groups, which target financial firms and other businesses.
The 5 Best Practices for Secure Identity Verification
Attackers are increasingly bypassing weak authentication through phishing, MFA fatigue, and service desk social engineering. Specops Software breaks down five best practices for stronger identity verification and access security. [...]
NSO Group Hacking WhatsApp Despite Court Order
WhatsApp has caught the NSO Group phishing its users, in violation of a court order.
Your Automated Pentest Looks Clean. See What It Missed in This Expert Webinar
Your pentest report looks clean. That might be the problem. Run automated pentesting long enough, and the new findings start to dry up.
The Invisible Battlefield: How Cyberwar Is Reshaping Everyday Life
Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis warns that cyberattacks threaten hospitals, utilities, and essential services.
New FROST Attack Lets Websites Track What Sites and Apps You Open via SSD Timing
A malicious website can work out which sites you visit and which apps you open, using nothing but JavaScript and the timing of your SSD. The attack, called FROST, needs no native code, no extension, and no permission prompt. You open the page, leave the tab sitting there, and it watches the drive for contention in the background.
NFCShare Android malware spreads via fake banking app updates on GitHub
New variants of the NFCShare Android malware are being distributed as fake updates for legitimate banking apps hosted on GitHub. [...]
Silent Ransom Group Hits US Law Firms in Escalating Extortion Attacks
The financially motivated group is combining vishing, IT impersonation, and in-person office intrusions to steal data and extort victims.
The Hardest Fork
Mythos is real. I know a big chunk of the industry thinks it's a marketing stunt, and I get why. I get it.
C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware
A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO is targeting DD-WRT router firmware and can move to other device types with various CPU architectures. [...]
Silent Ransom Group targets law firms with fake IT support calls
The Silent Ransom Group extortion gang is actively targeting U.S. law firms and professional services organizations in social engineering attacks that often lead to data theft within hours of initial contact, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Mandiant. [...]
New Threat Cluster OP-512 Targets Microsoft IIS Servers with Custom Web Shell Framework
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously unreported threat cluster dubbed OP-512 that has been observed targeting Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers to deploy a bespoke web shell framework. ReliaQuest has assessed with moderate to high confidence that the espionage-focused activity is linked to China. "OP-512 was highly likely conducting…
China's TA4922 Expands Cybercrime Attacks Globally
One of the world's most diverse, least-focused cybercrime groups is enlarging its footprint beyond East Asia.
Claude Code GitHub Action Flaw Let One Malicious Issue Hijack Repositories
A security researcher found a flaw in Anthropic's Claude Code GitHub Action that let an attacker take over vulnerable public repositories running it, with nothing more than a single opened GitHub issue. Because Anthropic's own action repo used the same workflow, a working attack could have pushed malicious code into the action itself and onto the projects downstream that pull…
China-Linked TA4922 Expands Phishing Attacks to U.K., Germany, Italy, and South Africa
A new China-linked cybercrime group known as TA4922 has expanded its targeting focus to target European organizations in the U.K., Germany, Italy, and South Africa. These efforts have been complemented by a "rapid operational tempo" and a continually evolving malware arsenal comprising known families like ValleyRAT (aka Winos 4.0) and Atlas RAT (aka AtlasCross RAT), as well as…
China-Linked TA4922 Expands Phishing Attacks to UK, Germany, Italy, and South Africa
A new China-linked cybercrime group known as TA4922 has expanded its targeting focus to target European organizations in the U.K., Germany, Italy, and South Africa. These efforts have been complemented by a "rapid operational tempo" and a continually evolving malware arsenal comprising known families like ValleyRAT (aka Winos 4.0) and Atlas RAT (aka AtlasCross RAT), as well as…
Chinese hackers use new Atlas RAT malware in European cyberattacks
A Chinese-speaking cybercrime group has expanded its targeting to the European space, deploying previously undocumented malware and the Atlas backdoor. [...]
Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin America
China-linked espionage groups have attacked at least a dozen nations in the region, gathering information on maritime shipping, oil production, and other geopolitical interests.
WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android
A single poisoned notification from WhatsApp, Slack, SMS, Signal, Instagram, or Messenger could have hijacked Google Gemini's voice assistant on Android and made it open a victim's connected windows, fake a message from their boss, push the phone into a Zoom call, or quietly poison its long-term memory. No malicious app on the phone is required. The assistant just had to treat…
Cyber Insurance Rates Are Dropping, but Exclusions Widen
Cyber insurance coverage is slowly changing, and some policies may not provide coverage for social engineering attacks like ClickFix.
New 'HTTP/2 Bomb' DoS attack crashes web servers in under a minute
A new denial-of-service (DoS) attack dubbed HTTP/2 Bomb can be launched from a single machine to take down web servers within seconds. [...]
What 345 Days of Untested Exposure Looks Like at a Bank
A two-week penetration test can leave roughly 345 days of real-world exposure unvalidated. Sprocket Security explores why continuous testing is becoming critical as attack surfaces constantly change. [...]
DriveSurge Hijacks Thousands of Sites for ClickFix, FakeUpdate Attacks
A sneaky, wide-scale IAB operation uses a malicious traffic distribution system (TDS) to redirect visitors of trusted websites to ones that deliver malware.
Dutch Authorities Dismantle Botnet Linked to 17 Million Infected Devices
Dutch authorities have announced the takedown of a botnet that enslaved millions of infected devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices, to carry out malicious attacks. The bot network, per the Dutch Politie and the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), consisted of at least 17 million infected devices. More than 200 servers located in the Netherlands…
Russian Spies Are Aggressively Seeking Western Technology as Sanctions Bite, Officials Say
Moscow’s agents are building fake companies, recruiting middlemen and deploying cyber spies and hackers who gather information that could be used to attack key infrastructure. The post Russian Spies Are Aggressively Seeking Western Technology as Sanctions Bite, Officials Say appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Name That Toon: Mark of (Cybersecurity) Progress
As part of Dark Reading's 20th anniversary package, we asked readers for a cybersecurity-related caption that captures their thoughts about the industry's last two decades.
From $5 Attacks to Botnet-Powered Platforms: Inside the DDoS-as-a- Service Market
DDoS attacks are increasingly being sold like subscription services, complete with pricing tiers, support, and reseller programs. Flare explores how the DDoS-as-a-Service market has evolved from scattered tools into polished attack platforms. [...]
Dutch govt disrupts malware botnet with 17 million infected devices
Dutch authorities have taken offline a massive botnet of 17 million devices and seized more than 200 servers at a local provider that supported the operation. [...]
Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking Oregon govt network
A Romanian national was sentenced this week to 56 months in federal prison for breaking into an Oregon state government computer network and fr cyberattacks targeting dozens of other U.S. victims. [...]
Nordic CISOs Handle Rising Cyber Threats Remarkably Well
Artificial intelligence notwithstanding, the vast majority of CISOs in northern Europe say they're facing no more serious cyberattacks than they did two years ago.
FBI warns of in-person data theft attacks from extortion gang
The FBI warned on Tuesday that the Silent Ransom Group (SRG) extortion gang is now targeting U.S.-based law firms in in-person data theft attacks. [...]
3 SOC Steps that Shut Down Incident Risks Early
Most organizations still picture cyber defense as a fortress problem: build stronger walls, add more guards, buy another detection engine. But modern incidents rarely crash through the front gate. They drift in disguised as routine activity, hide inside legitimate processes, and quietly accumulate risk long before anyone labels them an "incident." That changes the role of the…
State Cyber Leaders Push Congress for More Funding, Support
A recent congressional hearing highlighted how states are reeling from federal cutbacks to important cybergrants and information-sharing initiatives amid damaging attacks to critical infrastructure.
State Cyber Leaders Beg Congress for More Funding, Support
A recent congressional hearing highlighted how states are reeling from federal cutbacks to important cyber grants and information sharing initiatives amid damaging attacks to critical infrastructure.
MFA Prompt Bombing: Why Your Second Factor Isn't Saving You
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) was supposed to close a critical gap in identity security. It meant that, even if an attacker possessed the account credentials, they couldn't log in without the second factor. While that logic was sound, attackers have now figured out that they don't need to steal the second factor: they just need the user to hand it over.