Oct 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Typosquatting Cybersecurity researchers have identified several malicious packages across npm, Python, and Ruby ecosystems that leverage Discord as a command-and-control (C2) channel to transmit stolen data to actor-controlled webhooks. Webhooks on Discord are a way… Read More "npm, PyPI, and RubyGems Packages Found Sending Developer Data to Discord Channels"
Oct 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Social Engineering Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented threat actor called TA585 that has been observed delivering an off-the-shelf malware called MonsterV2 via phishing campaigns. The Proofpoint Threat Research Team described the… Read More "Researchers Expose TA585’s MonsterV2 Malware Capabilities and Attack Chain"
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Windows Security Microsoft said it has revamped the Internet Explorer (IE) mode in its Edge browser after receiving “credible reports” in August 2025 that unknown threat actors were abusing the backward compatibility feature to… Read More "Microsoft Locks Down IE Mode After Hackers Turned Legacy Feature Into Backdoor"
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly — one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backup left unencrypted. By the time alarms sound, the… Read More "WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More"
Think your WAF has you covered? Think again. This holiday season, unmonitored JavaScript is a critical oversight allowing attackers to steal payment data while your WAF and intrusion detection systems see nothing. With the 2025 shopping season weeks away, visibility… Read More "Why Unmonitored JavaScript Is Your Biggest Holiday Security Risk"
Malware campaigns distributing the RondoDox botnet have expanded their targeting focus to exploit more than 50 vulnerabilities across over 30 vendors. The activity, described as akin to an “exploit shotgun” approach, has singled out a wide range of internet-exposed infrastructure,… Read More "Researchers Warn RondoDox Botnet is Weaponizing Over 50 Flaws Across 30+ Vendors"
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Security Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that delivers the Astaroth banking trojan that employs GitHub as a backbone for its operations to stay resilient in the face of infrastructure takedowns.… Read More "Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns"
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Windows Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Rust-based backdoor called ChaosBot that can allow operators to conduct reconnaissance and execute arbitrary commands on compromised hosts. “Threat actors leveraged compromised credentials that mapped… Read More "New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims’ PCs"
Oct 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence Oracle on Saturday issued a security alert warning of a fresh security flaw impacting its E-Business Suite that it said could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-61884, carries… Read More "New Oracle E-Business Suite Bug Could Let Hackers Access Data Without Login"
Oct 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Network Security Cybersecurity company Huntress on Friday warned of “widespread compromise” of SonicWall SSL VPN devices to access multiple customer environments. “Threat actors are authenticating into multiple accounts rapidly across compromised devices,” it said.… Read More "Experts Warn of Widespread SonicWall VPN Compromise Impacting Over 100 Accounts"
