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Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp

The threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp.
The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking group called Water Gamayun, which is also known as EncryptHub and LARVA-208.
“The threat actor deploys payloads primarily by means of

North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms

The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted ‘ClickFix’ tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). […]

Threat Actors Deploy WordPress Malware in ‘mu-plugins’ Directory

Sucuri has discovered multiple malware families deployed in the WordPress mu-plugins directory to evade routine security checks.

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Zero to Hero – A “Measured” Approach to Building a World-Class Offensive Security Program

A strong security program will sometimes require substantial organizational and cultural changes around security practices, and inevitably, a higher cost.

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Hacker Leaks Samsung Customer Data

Hacker leaks 270,000 customer tickets allegedly stolen from Samsung Germany using long-compromised credentials.

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Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images

Threat actors are using the “mu-plugins” directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites.
mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special directory (“wp-content/mu-plugins”) that are automatically executed by WordPress without the need to enable them explicitly via the

Part of EU’s New €1.3 Billion Investment Going to Cybersecurity

The European Commission plans on investing €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital skills.

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks?
Step behind the curtain with us this week as we explore breaches born from routine oversights—and the unexpected

5 Impactful AWS Vulnerabilities You’re Responsible For

If you’re using AWS, it’s easy to assume your cloud security is handled – but that’s a dangerous misconception. AWS secures its own infrastructure, but security within a cloud environment remains the customer’s responsibility.
Think of AWS security like protecting a building: AWS provides strong walls and a solid roof, but it’s up to the customer to handle the locks, install the alarm systems,

‘Crocodilus’ Android Banking Trojan Allows Device Takeover, Data Theft

The newly identified Android banking trojan Crocodilus takes over devices, enabling overlay attacks, remote control, and keylogging.

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