AI browsers could leave users penniless: A prompt injection warning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) browsers are gaining traction, which means we may need to start worrying about the potential dangers of something called “prompt injection.” Large…
Month: August 2025
Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter in Fake Voicemail Emails to Deliver RAT Payloads
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new phishing campaign that’s using fake voicemails and purchase orders to deliver a malware loader called UpCrypter. The campaign leverages…
Hackers Using PUP Advertisements to Silently Drop Windows Malware
In recent weeks, cybersecurity investigators have uncovered a novel campaign in which hackers leverage seemingly benign potentially unwanted program (PUP) advertisements to deliver stealthy Windows…
Hackers Disrupt Iranian Ships via Maritime Communication Terminals Exploiting MySQL Database
The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), two sanctioned companies, are the operators of 64 boats, 39 tankers,…
Fake Voicemail Emails Install UpCrypter Malware on Windows
FortiGuard Labs warns of a global phishing campaign that delivers UpCrypter malware, giving hackers complete control of infected Windows systems and raising serious security concerns.…
Hackers Sabotage Iranian Ships Using Maritime Communications Terminals in Its MySQL Database
A sophisticated campaign of cyber sabotage unfolded against Iran’s maritime communications infrastructure in late August 2025, cutting off dozens of vessels from vital satellite links…
Proxyware Malware Poses as YouTube Video Download Site, Delivering Malicious JavaScript
Cybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a persistent campaign where attackers distribute proxyware malware through fake YouTube video download pages. This…
Data I/O reports business disruptions in wake of ransomware attack
Data I/O, an electronics manufacturer and software vendor for major automotive suppliers and tech firms, said its operations were disrupted in the wake of a…
Malicious Android apps with 19M installs removed from Google Play
Seventy-seven malicious Android apps with more than 19 million installs were delivering multiple malware families to Google Play users. This malware infiltration was discovered by Zscaler’s…
Proxyware Malware Mimic as YouTube Video Download Site Delivers Malicious Javascripts
Cybersecurity researchers have observed a surge in deceptive sites masquerading as YouTube video download services to deliver Proxyware malware in recent weeks. Victims seeking to…
Only 7 Days Left for Early Bird Registration to the OpenSSL Conference 2025
Only 7 days left to secure the Early Bird registration at the OpenSSL Conference 2025, October 7 – 9 in Prague. The event will bring…
Credential harvesting campaign targets ScreenConnect cloud administrators
A sophisticated credential-harvesting campaign has been targeting ScreenConnect cloud administrators for years and may be opening the door to ransomware attacks, researchers at Mimecast said…