Astaroth Banking Malware Leveraging GitHub to Host Malware Configurations
A new wave of the Astaroth banking trojan has emerged, leveraging a novel approach to distribute its malicious configuration files. First detected in late 2025,…
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Threat Actors Weaponize Discord Webhooks for Command and Control with npm, PyPI, and Ruby Packages
Cybercriminals have discovered a novel way to co-opt Discord webhooks as surrogate command-and-control (C2) channels across popular language ecosystems. Unlike traditional C2 servers, webhooks offer…
EDR-Freeze Tool Technical Workings Along With Forensic Artifacts Revealed
A recent analysis from researcher Itamar Hällström has revealed the technical workings and forensic trail of “EDR-Freeze,” a proof-of-concept technique that temporarily disables security software.…
New Stealit Malware Attacking Windows Systems Abuses Node.js Extensions
A sophisticated new malware campaign targeting Windows systems has emerged, leveraging Node.js Single Executable Application (SEA) features to distribute malicious payloads while evading traditional detection…
RealBlindingEDR Tool That Permanently Turn off AV/EDR Using Kernel Callbacks
An open-source tool called RealBlindingEDR enables attackers to blind, permanently disable, or terminate antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) software by clearing critical…
SonicWall SSLVPN Under Attack Following the Breach of All Customers’ Firewall Backups
A surge in attacks targeting SonicWall SSLVPN devices, affecting numerous customer networks, just weeks after a major breach exposed sensitive firewall data. Starting October 4,…
Oracle E-Business Suite RCE Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data to Hackers Without Authentication
Oracle has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its E-Business Suite that enables unauthenticated attackers to remotely access sensitive data, raising alarms for enterprises relying on…
VirusTotal Simplifies User Options With Platform Access And New Contributor Model
VirusTotal (VT) is making important changes to its platform access and pricing. These updates aim to improve accessibility and strengthen its commitment to collaboration. The…
Hackers Can Inject Malicious Code into Antivirus Processes to Create a Backdoor
A new technique enables attackers to exploit antivirus software by injecting harmful code directly into the antivirus processes. This approach makes it easier for them…
Microsoft Defender Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Upload Malicious Files
Critical flaws uncovered in the network communication between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DFE) and its cloud services, allowing post-breach attackers to bypass authentication, spoof data,…
Microsoft Fixes Long-standing Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut down’ Bug
Microsoft has rolled out a fix in its latest preview builds to resolve a notorious glitch with the “update and shut down” feature. This long-standing issue, which has haunted the operating system for years, tricked users into believing their…
5 Immediate Steps to be Followed After Clicking on a Malicious Link
Clicking on a malicious link can quickly turn your device into a security risk. Just seconds after clicking, your browser might start downloading malware, taking…