60 packages have been discovered in the NPM index that attempt to collect sensitive host and network data and send it to a Discord webhook controlled by the threat actor. […]
Hackers Use TikTok Videos to Distribute Vidar and StealC Malware via ClickFix Technique
The malware known as Latrodectus has become the latest to embrace the widely-used social engineering technique called ClickFix as a distribution vector.
“The ClickFix technique is particularly risky because it allows the malware to execute in memory rather than being written to disk,” Expel said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “This removes many opportunities for browsers or security
“The ClickFix technique is particularly risky because it allows the malware to execute in memory rather than being written to disk,” Expel said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “This removes many opportunities for browsers or security
Hacker steals $223 million in Cetus Protocol cryptocurrency heist
The decentralized exchange Cetus Protocol announced that hackers have stolen $223 million in cryptocurrency and is offering a deal to stop all legal action if the funds are returned. […]
FBI warns of Luna Moth extortion attacks targeting law firms
The FBI warned that an extortion gang known as the Silent Ransom Group has been targeting U.S. law firms over the last two years in callback phishing and social engineering attacks. […]
Signal Adds Screenshot-Blocker to Thwart ‘Windows Recall’
Signal said the privacy feature is on by default for every Windows 11 user to block Microsoft from taking screenshots for Windows Recall.
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In Other News: Volkswagen App Hacked, DR32 Sentenced, New OT Security Solution
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: serious vulnerabilities found in a Volkswagen app, Australian hacker DR32 sentenced in the US, and Immersive launches OT security training solution.
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ViciousTrap Uses Cisco Flaw to Build Global Honeypot from 5,300 Compromised Devices
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that a threat actor codenamed ViciousTrap has compromised nearly 5,300 unique network edge devices across 84 countries and turned them into a honeypot-like network.
The threat actor has been observed exploiting a critical security flaw impacting Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers (CVE-2023-20118) to corral them into
The threat actor has been observed exploiting a critical security flaw impacting Cisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers (CVE-2023-20118) to corral them into
On Demand: Threat Detection & Incident Response (TDIR) Summit
SecurityWeek’s 2025 Threat Detection & Incident Response (TDIR) Summit took place as a virtual summit on May 21st.
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Russian Qakbot Gang Leader Indicted in US
Russian national Rustam Gallyamov was indicted in the US for his leading role in the development and distribution of Qakbot malware.
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300 Servers and €3.5M Seized as Europol Strikes Ransomware Networks Worldwide
As part of the latest “season” of Operation Endgame, a coalition of law enforcement agencies have taken down about 300 servers worldwide, neutralized 650 domains, and issued arrest warrants against 20 targets.
Operation Endgame, first launched in May 2024, is an ongoing law enforcement operation targeting services and infrastructures assisting in or directly providing initial or consolidating
Operation Endgame, first launched in May 2024, is an ongoing law enforcement operation targeting services and infrastructures assisting in or directly providing initial or consolidating