Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Android Droppers Now Deliver SMS Stealers and Spyware, Not Just Banking Trojans

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new shift in the Android malware landscape where dropper apps, which are typically used to deliver banking trojans, to also distribute simpler malware such as SMS stealers and basic spyware. These campaigns are propagated via dropper apps masquerading as government or banking apps in India and other parts of Asia, ThreatFabric said in a report

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⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp 0-Day, Docker Bug, Salesforce Breach, Fake CAPTCHAs, Spyware App & More

Cybersecurity today is less about single attacks and more about chains of small weaknesses that connect into big risks. One overlooked update, one misused account, or one hidden tool in the wrong hands can be enough to open the door. The news this week shows how attackers are mixing methods—combining stolen access, unpatched software, and clever tricks to move from small entry points to large

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When Browsers Become the Attack Surface: Rethinking Security for Scattered Spider

As enterprises continue to shift their operations to the browser, security teams face a growing set of cyber challenges. In fact, over 80% of security incidents now originate from web applications accessed via Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. One particularly fast-evolving adversary, Scattered Spider, has made it their mission to wreak havoc on enterprises by specifically targeting

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ScarCruft Uses RokRAT Malware in Operation HanKook Phantom Targeting South Korean Academics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign undertaken by the North Korea-linked hacking group called ScarCruft (aka APT37) to deliver a malware known as RokRAT. The activity has been codenamed Operation HanKook Phantom by Seqrite Labs, stating the attacks appear to target individuals associated with the National Intelligence Research Association, including academic figures

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How To Enact Meaningful Change This International Women in Cyber Day

September 1st marks International Women in Cyber Day. While notable strides in progress have been made for women in the industry, there are still roadblocks that impede many career journeys. 

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Attackers Abuse Velociraptor Forensic Tool to Deploy Visual Studio Code for C2 Tunneling

Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a cyber attack in which unknown threat actors deployed an open-source endpoint monitoring and digital forensic tool called Velociraptor, illustrating ongoing abuse of legitimate software for malicious purposes. "In this incident, the threat actor used the tool to download and execute Visual Studio Code with the likely intention of creating a

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WhatsApp Issues Emergency Update for Zero-Click Exploit Targeting iOS and macOS Devices

WhatsApp has addressed a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS that it said may have been exploited in the wild in conjunction with a recently disclosed Apple flaw in targeted zero-day attacks. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-55177 (CVSS score: 8.0), relates to a case of insufficient authorization of linked device synchronization messages. Internal researchers on the

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Researchers Warn of Sitecore Exploit Chain Linking Cache Poisoning and Remote Code Execution

Three new security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the Sitecore Experience Platform that could be exploited to achieve information disclosure and remote code execution.  The flaws, per watchTowr Labs, are listed below - CVE-2025-53693 - HTML cache poisoning through unsafe reflections CVE-2025-53691 - Remote code execution (RCE) through insecure deserialization CVE-2025-53694 -

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Malicious Actors Spread Malware Via Meta’s Advertising System

A Meta malvertising campaign has expanded to Android phones. 

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In Other News: Iranian Ships Hacked, Verified Android Developers, AI Used in Attacks

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: communications of dozens of Iranian ships disrupted, only apps from verified developers will run on Android devices, and AI used across multiple phases of malicious attacks. The post In Other News: Iranian Ships Hacked, Verified Android Developers, AI Used in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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VerifTools Fake ID Operation Dismantled by Law Enforcement

Authorities say VerifTools sold fake driver’s licenses and passports worldwide, enabling fraudsters to bypass KYC checks and access online accounts. The post VerifTools Fake ID Operation Dismantled by Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Amazon Disrupts APT29 Watering Hole Campaign Abusing Microsoft Device Code Authentication

Amazon on Friday said it flagged and disrupted what it described as an opportunistic watering hole campaign orchestrated by the Russia-linked APT29 actors as part of their intelligence gathering efforts. The campaign used "compromised websites to redirect visitors to malicious infrastructure designed to trick users into authorizing attacker-controlled devices through Microsoft's device code

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Abandoned Sogou Zhuyin Update Server Hijacked, Weaponized in Taiwan Espionage Campaign

An abandoned update server associated with input method editor (IME) software Sogou Zhuyin was leveraged by threat actors as part of an espionage campaign to deliver several malware families, including C6DOOR and GTELAM, in attacks primarily targeting users across Eastern Asia. "Attackers employed sophisticated infection chains, such as hijacked software updates and fake cloud storage or login

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CISA Releases TTPs of Chinese State-Sponsored Threat Actors

CISA has released an advisory detailing the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) utilized by Chinese state-sponsored threat actors. 

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Google Confirms Workspace Accounts Also Hit in Salesforce–Salesloft Drift Data Theft Campaign

Google says the same OAuth token compromise that enabled Salesforce data theft also let hackers access a small number of Workspace accounts via the Salesloft Drift integration. The post Google Confirms Workspace Accounts Also Hit in Salesforce–Salesloft Drift Data Theft Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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TransUnion Data Breach Impacts 4.4 Million

The credit reporting firm did not name the third-party application involved in the incident, only noting that it was used for its US consumer support operations. The post TransUnion Data Breach Impacts 4.4 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Statewide Service Disruptions

State officials confirm ransomware forced office closures, disrupted services, and led to data theft, as Nevada works with CISA and law enforcement to restore critical systems. The post Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Statewide Service Disruptions appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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US Sanctions Russian National, Chinese Firm Aiding North Korean IT Workers

US Treasury sanctions Russian and Chinese entities tied to North Korea’s use of fake IT workers, who exploited stolen identities, AI, and malware to funnel millions back to Pyongyang. The post US Sanctions Russian National, Chinese Firm Aiding North Korean IT Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Ransomware Group Exploits Hybrid Cloud Gaps, Gains Full Azure Control in Enterprise Attacks

Storm-0501 has been leveraging cloud-native capabilities for data exfiltration and deletion, without deploying file-encrypting malware. The post Ransomware Group Exploits Hybrid Cloud Gaps, Gains Full Azure Control in Enterprise Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Can Your Security Stack See ChatGPT? Why Network Visibility Matters

Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude are increasingly common in organizations. While these solutions improve efficiency across tasks, they also present new data leak prevention for generative AI challenges. Sensitive information may be shared through chat prompts, files uploaded for AI-driven summarization, or browser plugins that bypass familiar security controls.