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Suspected China-Nexus Hackers Use Fake Indian Tax Filing Utility to Deploy DcRAT
A suspected China-nexus threat activity cluster has been observed targeting Indian taxpayers, tax professionals, and corporate finance teams to deliver a remote access trojan designed to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts. The mult
France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption
France is accelerating its transition to post-quantum encryption: France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI said on Tuesday it would stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, a move that will force government bodie
When checking the URL isn’t enough: a Device Code Phishing attack via a Microsoft website
Attackers are exploiting a legitimate Microsoft authentication feature, the Device Authorization Grant, to conduct phishing attacks. This method bypasses traditional URL checking by directing users to input codes on trusted Microsoft domains. The attack leverages the protocol designed for input-constrained devices, tricking users into authorizing malicious access.
New TrojPix Attack Leaks Data From Air-Gapped Systems via Video Cable Emissions
Researchers at Shandong University have shown a fast new way to pull data off computers that are cut off from every network. The technique, called TrojPix, tweaks on-screen pixels in ways the eye cannot see, so that the video cable carrying
New Java-Based QuimaRAT MaaS Built to Run on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a novel Java-based remote access trojan (RAT) called QuimaRAT that's capable of targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. According to LevelBlue, the cross-platform malware is advertised under
Opera GX Flaw Let Malicious Sites Auto-Install Mods to Steal Data From Visited Pages
Researchers found a flaw in Opera GX, the gaming-focused version of the Opera browser, that let a malicious website silently install a browser add-on and use it to lift specific data from the pages a victim visits. In a proof of concept, th
SkillCloak Lets Malicious AI Agent Skills Evade Static Scanners with Self-Extracting Packing
Scanners meant to catch malicious add-on "skills" for AI coding agents can be fooled by a few simple changes that leave the malware working, according to a new study from researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Th
U.S. Government Entity Paid Kairos $1 Million in Data-Theft Extortion Case
A U.S. government entity paid about $1 million to keep stolen files from being leaked, according to a new case study by Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC, built on a leaked negotiation chat and the blockchain trail the payment left. The odd p
North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages and Extensions in PolinRider Campaign
The North Korean threat actors linked to the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed publishing 108 unique packages and web browser extensions spanning npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome as part of an ongoing activity referred t
Weekly Metasploit Update: Modules for SMB-to-Meterpreter, Peyara Remote Mouse RCE exploit, and more
Metasploit has released its weekly update, introducing several new modules and enhancements. Notably, a new module allows for the upgrade of SMB sessions to Meterpreter using PsExec. Additionally, the update includes an exploit for an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Peyara Remote Mouse 1.0.1 and a new command payload for LoongArch64 Linux systems. Several bug fixes and authentication support improvements for the MCP server's HTTP transport are also part of this release.
Unpatched Flaws Disclosed in Filesystem Bundled Into Millions of Embedded Devices
Security firm runZero has disclosed seven vulnerabilities in FatFs, a small filesystem library that lets a device read and write the FAT and exFAT formats used on USB drives and SD cards. The flaws matter because FatFs is nearly everywhere.
New "Bad Epoll" Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Gain Root, Hits Android
A newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw called Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) lets an ordinary user with no special access take full control of a machine as root. It affects Linux desktops, servers, and Android, and a fix is out. Bad Epoll sits in
New Avalon Malware Framework Packs CrownX Ransomware Capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented modular malware framework codenamed Avalon that's distributed by means of a multi-stage phishing chain capable of bypassing traditional security controls. Avalon combines c
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-polyfi
Armored Likho Targets Government Agencies, Power Sector with BusySnake Stealer
A previously undocumented threat actor known as Armored Likho has been attributed to cyber attacks targeting government agencies and the electric power sector across Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. "Armored Likho blends financially motivate
Chinese LLMs Broaden the Gap Between Attackers & Defenders
Two new models from Chinese firms compete with top US mainstream and frontier models. Should cyber-defenders be worried?
SMBs urged to focus on cyber basics amid AI-driven threats
Small and medium-sized businesses are reminded that fundamental cybersecurity practices remain crucial, even as artificial intelligence transforms the landscape of cybercrime. Addressing common vulnerabilities is key to improving overall readiness against evolving threats.
Flock Cameras Can Surveil Cars Without License Plates
This is from a 2024 company presentation: Officers can also tap into data showing a car’s decals, bumper stickers, back and top racks—along with temporary and unique state tags. Flock calls it a “Vehicle Fingerprint” and it’s touted as a wa
European Parliament Member Investigating Spyware Was Hacked With Pegasus
A new report from the Citizen Lab has revealed that former Member of the European Parliament Stelios Kouloglou had his mobile device repeatedly hacked with the notorious Pegasus spyware while serving on a committee that was tasked with inve
Armored Likho digging a snake pit: inside the covert BusySnake Stealer campaign
A new phishing campaign has been identified, attributed to a previously unknown APT group named Armored Likho. This group targets government agencies and the electric power sector in Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. They employ a diverse toolkit, including a new Python-based infostealer called BusySnake Stealer, and utilize AI-generated payloads to evade detection and complicate attribution.
PamStealer Uses Fake Maccy Sites and PAM Checks to Steal Mac Login Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new macOS information stealer called PamStealer that employs a series of clever tricks to infect systems and siphon sensitive data. The stealer, discovered by Jamf Threat Labs, is distributed as a co
Swimming Pools, Pee, and Trying to Delete Your Data From the Internet
I can't recall if someone else originally came up with this saying or if I said it in some off-the-cuff comment and it just propagated, but since it's often attributed back to me, I'll relay it here regardless: Trying to delete yourself
Aussies Face Reduced Cybercrime Risk, as Pressure Shifts to SMBs
Improved institutional safeguards and stricter regulations have pushed the burdens of protection and risk reduction on to Australian businesses.
WebAuthn Added to Browser-Based RDP Client
Researchers have successfully integrated WebAuthn authentication into a browser-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client. This involved a significant reverse-engineering effort to enable the client, which operates outside of the Windows ecosystem, to support WebAuthn redirection.