Cybercrime

China-Linked Tick APT Exploits Lanscope Zero-Day to Compromise Corporate Networks

A sophisticated cyber espionage group known as Tick has been identified as the actor behind the exploitation of a critical, recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager. This campaign, targeting specific sectors for intelligence gathering, demonstrates the continued threat posed by advanced persistent threats (APTs) to corporate network security. The Zero-Day Vulnerability: CVE-2025-61932 […]

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CISA and NSA Release Critical Security Guidance for WSUS and Microsoft Exchange Servers

In a joint cybersecurity advisory, U.S. and international agencies have released critical guidance to help organizations fortify their on-premise Microsoft Exchange Server environments against persistent threats. The guidance emphasizes that unprotected and misconfigured instances remain prime targets for malicious actors and outlines a comprehensive strategy to secure these vital communication hubs. A Unified Call to

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New Android Trojan ‘Herodotus’ Evades Anti-Fraud Systems by Mimicking Human Typing Behavior

Security researchers have uncovered a new Android banking trojan, named Herodotus, which is being used in active campaigns targeting users in Italy and Brazil. The malware aims for device takeover, or DTO, and stands out because it deliberately mimics human typing patterns to evade timing-based, behaviour-only anti-fraud systems. What Herodotus is, and where it came

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Researchers Reveal GhostCall and GhostHire, New Malware Chains Linked to BlueNoroff APT

Security researchers have exposed two coordinated malware campaigns, GhostCall and GhostHire, linked to the North Korea-associated Lazarus sub-group BlueNoroff, also tracked under names like APT38, CryptoCore, Genie Spider, Nickel Gladstone, Sapphire Sleet, and Stardust Chollima. The campaigns focus on the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem, and together they form part of a larger, long-running operation Kaspersky

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Google Warns of Threat Actors Using Fake Job Postings to Spread Malware and Steal Credentials

Cybercriminals have adopted an advanced social engineering approach that takes advantage of the trust job seekers place in employment platforms, as highlighted in a new Google security advisory. Targeting Through Deceptive Recruitment Websites A financially driven threat group based in Vietnam, identified as UNC6229, has been targeting professionals in the digital advertising and marketing sectors.

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Smishing Triad Connected to 194,000 Malicious Domains in Worldwide Phishing Campaign

A major ongoing smishing campaign has been traced to over 194,000 malicious domains since January 1, 2024, targeting a wide variety of services around the world, according to recent research from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. Although many of these domains are registered through a Hong Kong-based registrar and utilize Chinese nameservers, the bulk of

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Over 3,000 YouTube Videos Used as Malware Traps in Massive Ghost Network Operation

A large, persistent malicious operation has been abusing YouTube to distribute malware, publishing more than 3,000 deceptive videos since 2021. Check Point researchers call it the YouTube Ghost Network, and the volume of these videos has tripled this year. Google has removed a majority of the offending videos, but the campaign highlights how attackers weaponize

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Jingle Thief Gang Exploits Cloud Infrastructure to Steal Millions in Gift Cards

Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a cybercriminal group, known as Jingle Thief, that targets cloud systems used by retailers and consumer service companies, to carry out large scale gift card fraud. The group focuses on stealing credentials through phishing and smishing, then uses those credentials to access cloud-based gift card issuance workflows, issue high value cards,

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Ukraine Aid Organizations Targeted via Fake Zoom Meetings and Malicious PDF Files

A recent spear-phishing operation, named PhantomCaptcha, has targeted organizations involved in Ukraine’s humanitarian and war relief efforts. Cybersecurity researchers reported that the campaign delivers a remote access trojan (RAT) using WebSocket connections for command-and-control (C2), posing a serious threat to international relief organizations. Scope of the Attack On October 8, 2025, individual members of the

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Iran-Linked MuddyWater Targets Over 100 Organizations in Global Espionage Campaign

Iranian-affiliated cyber group MuddyWater has launched a large-scale espionage campaign targeting more than 100 organizations, mainly across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The group has reportedly used a compromised email account to distribute a backdoor malware called Phoenix, aiming to infiltrate high-value targets and gather intelligence, according to a technical report by

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