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ShadowV2 Botnet Exploits Misconfigured AWS Docker Containers for DDoS-for-Hire Service

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet that customers can rent access to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against targets of interest.
The ShadowV2 botnet, according to Darktrace, predominantly targets misconfigured Docker containers on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud servers to deploy a Go-based malware that turns infected systems into attack nodes

Top 25 MCP Vulnerabilities Reveal How AI Agents Can Be Exploited

A new ranking of Model Context Protocol weaknesses highlights critical risks—from prompt injection to command injection—and provides a roadmap for securing the foundations of agentic AI.

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ShadowV2 DDoS Service Lets Customers Self-Manage Attacks

The botnet’s operators provide customers with access to an infected network of Docker containers so they can conduct DDoS attacks.

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NPM package caught using QR Code to fetch cookie-stealing malware

Newly discovered npm package ‘fezbox’ employs QR codes to hide a second-stage payload to steal cookies from a user’s web browser. The package, masquerading as a utility library, leverages this innovative steganographic technique to harvest sensitive data, such as user credentials, from a compromised machine. […]

Scattered Spider Suspect Arrested in US

The juvenile suspect surrendered on September 17 and was booked on computer intrusion, extortion, and identity theft charges.

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GitHub Mandates 2FA and Short-Lived Tokens to Strengthen npm Supply Chain Security

GitHub on Monday announced that it will be changing its authentication and publishing options “in the near future” in response to a recent wave of supply chain attacks targeting the npm ecosystem, including the Shai-Hulud attack.
This includes steps to address threats posed by token abuse and self-replicating malware by allowing local publishing with required two-factor authentication (2FA),

Automotive Titan Stellantis Discloses Data Breach

The company says customer contact information was stolen from a third-party service provider’s platform.

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BadIIS Malware Spreads via SEO Poisoning — Redirects Traffic, Plants Web Shells

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign likely undertaken by a Chinese-speaking threat actor using a malware called BadIIS in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia, particularly with a focus on Vietnam.
The activity, dubbed Operation Rewrite, is being tracked by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 under the moniker CL-UNK-1037, where “

Airport disruptions in Europe caused by a ransomware attack

The disruptions over the weekend at several major European airports were caused by a ransomware attack targeting the check-in and boarding systems. […]

American Archive of Public Broadcasting fixes bug exposing restricted media

A vulnerability in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting’s website allowed downloading of protected and private media for years, with the flaw quietly patched this month. […]

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