GOLD BLADE Using Custom QWCrypt Locker that Allows Data Exfiltration and Ransomware Deployment
The GOLD BLADE threat group has shifted from pure espionage to a hybrid model that combines data theft with targeted ransomware attacks using a custom…
The GOLD BLADE threat group has shifted from pure espionage to a hybrid model that combines data theft with targeted ransomware attacks using a custom…
ActiveScan++, a widely used extension for the popular penetration testing tool Burp Suite, has released a significant upgrade. The scanner now includes specific detection capabilities…
Dec 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Malware Four distinct threat activity clusters have been observed leveraging a malware loader known as CastleLoader, strengthening the previous assessment…
A new malware implant called EtherRAT, deployed in a recent React2Shell attack, runs five separate Linux persistence mechanisms and leverages Ethereum smart contracts for communication…
A new wave of ransomware attacks targeting virtual machine platforms has emerged, with the Akira ransomware group leading a campaign against Hyper-V and VMware ESXi…
A sophisticated Linux backdoor named GhostPenguin has been discovered by Trend Micro Research, evading detection for over four months after its initial submission to VirusTotal…
As security leaders in the UK, we often feel squeezed between an increasingly aggressive threat landscape and a sprawling legislative framework. A new assessment of…
Broadside botnet hits TBK DVRs, raising alarms for maritime logistics Pierluigi Paganini December 09, 2025 Mirai-based Broadside botnet targets vulnerable TBK Vision DVRs, posing a…
An initial access broker tracked as Storm-0249 is abusing endpoint detection and response solutions and trusted Microsoft Windows utilities to load malware, establish communication, and persistence in…
Microsoft is set to introduce a significant security enhancement to its Teams platform that will empower users to flag potentially malicious or unsolicited calls. This…
SAP has released its December 2025 Security Patch Day updates, addressing 14 new security notes that fix multiple critical and high‑severity vulnerabilities across key enterprise…
A major security flaw, dubbed GeminiJack, was recently discovered by cybersecurity firm Noma Security in Google’s Gemini Enterprise and the company’s Vertex AI Search tool,…