October 27, 2024

Over 22,000 CyberPanel Servers at Risk from Critical Vulnerabilities Exploitation by PSAUX Ransomware

CyberPanel, a widely used free web hosting control panel, was recently found to contain vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution. The discovery was made by a security researcher known as DreyAnd. DreyAnd reported the vulnerabilities to CyberPanel developers, who released patches on October 23. A few days later, on October 27, the researcher publicly shared the technical details […]
October 10, 2024

Over 200 malicious apps on Google Play downloaded millions of times

Google Play, the official application marketplace for Android, facilitated the distribution of over 200 malicious applications within a one-year period, collectively accumulating nearly eight million downloads. This data was gathered between June 2023 and April 2024 by threat intelligence researchers at Zscaler, who identified and analyzed various malware families present on both Google Play and other distribution platforms. Earlier in […]
September 20, 2024

New Linux malware Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers

Aqua Security’s Nautilus research team recently reported the emergence of a new Linux malware called Hadooken. This malware specifically targets Oracle WebLogic servers to deploy additional malicious software and extract credentials for lateral movement within compromised networks.The Hadooken malware is disseminated through attacks that exploit vulnerabilities associated with weak passwords to gain initial access. Once attackers infiltrate a WebLogic server, […]
July 24, 2024

CrowdStrike impact update: More than 5,000 flights cancelled

Software update has caused significant global IT disruptions, leading to canceled flights, interruptions in healthcare services, and potential payroll issues. The company responsible has issued an apology, but industry experts caution that resolving issues such as “blue screens of death” and endless loops may take weeks.One of the most severely affected sectors is aviation. According to updated figures from the […]
July 19, 2024

North Korea likely behind takedown of Indian crypto exchange WazirX

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has disclosed the loss of virtual assets worth over $230 million due to a cyberattack that has been linked to North Korea. In a statement shared late Thursday on its Xeet platform, WazirX reported that the attack targeted one of its multi-signature wallets—a type of digital asset storage that provides enhanced security by requiring multiple private […]
July 14, 2024

4TB of internaal date allegedly leaked in Austrailan medical research breach

The Medusa ransomware group has claimed responsibility for stealing over four terabytes of data from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Western Australia. The group posted on its dark web leak site, stating that 4.6TB of internal building camera recordings had been uploaded. Medusa is demanding a ransom of US$500,000, though it is also willing to sell the […]
July 4, 2024

Attack Cases Against HTTP File Server (HFS) (CVE-2024-23692)

Researchers have discovered ongoing exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the HTTP File Server (HFS) that is being used to deploy cryptocurrency mining malware, Remote Access Trojans (RATs), backdoors, and infostealers.This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-23692, impacts the Rejetto HTTP File Server (HFS), a software that enables file sharing through a web browser using only an executable file, bypassing the need […]
June 25, 2024

DarkGate Malware Replaces AutoIt with AutoHotkey in Latest Cyber Attacks

Cyber attacks involving the DarkGate malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation have transitioned from using AutoIt scripts to an AutoHotkey mechanism for the final stages of the attack, highlighting the threat actors’ ongoing efforts to evade detection.These updates were observed in DarkGate version 6, released in March 2024 by its developer, RastaFarEye, who has been offering the program on a subscription basis to […]
June 20, 2024

Ransomware Rebounds: Extortion Threat Surges in 2023, Attackers Rely on Publicly Available and Legitimate Tools

Ransomware activity increased in 2023 compared to 2022, according to Google-owned Mandiant.This is despite broadscale law enforcement operations against prominent ransomware groups, including ALPHV/BlackCat. In 2023, Mandiant noted a rise in ransomware activity, reflected by more posts on data leak sites and a moderate increase in ransomware investigations. Around a third of new ransomware families were variants of existing ones. […]
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