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Linux wiper malware hidden in malicious Go modules on GitHub
A supply-chain attack targets Linux servers with disk-wiping malware hidden in Golang modules published on GitHub. The campaign was detected last month and relied on three malicious Go modules that included “highly obfuscated code” for retrieving remote payloads and executing them. Complete disk destruction The attack appears designed specifically for Linux-based servers and developer environments, […]
Luna Moth extortion hackers pose as IT help desks to breach US firms
The data-theft extortion group known as Luna Moth, aka Silent Ransom Group, has ramped up callback phishing campaigns in attacks on legal and financial institutions in the United States. According to EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya, the ultimate goal of these attacks is data theft and extortion. Luna Moth, known internally as Silent Ransom Group, are […]
New “Bring Your Own Installer” EDR bypass used in ransomware attack
A new “Bring Your Own Installer” EDR bypass technique is exploited in attacks to bypass SentinelOne’s tamper protection feature, allowing threat actors to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) agents to install the Babuk ransomware. This technique exploits a gap in the agent upgrade process that allows the threat actors to terminate running EDR agents, leaving […]
Microsoft finds default Kubernetes Helm charts can expose data
Microsoft warns about the security risks posed by default configurations in Kubernetes deployments, particularly those using out-of-the-box Helm charts, which could publicly expose sensitive data. In many cases, those Helm charts required no authentication, left exploitable ports open, and used weak or hardcoded passwords that were trivial to break. A report published by security researchers […]
Unofficial Signal app used by Trump officials investigates hack
TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells an unofficial Signal message archiving tool used by some U.S. government officials, has suspended all services after reportedly being hacked. Smarsh, the parent company of TeleMessage, confirmed that all TeleMessage services have been suspended while it’s investigating what it described as “a potential security incident.” “TeleMessage is investigating a […]
Darcula PhaaS steals 884,000 credit cards via SMS phishing texts
The Darcula phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform stole 884,000 credit cards from 13 million clicks on malicious links sent via text messages to targets worldwide. The cyber heist was done over seven months between 2023 and 2024, so it does not reflect the total amount the cybercrime platform has helped to steal. These numbers come from coordinated […]
UK shares security tips after major retail cyberattacks
Following three high-profile cyberattacks impacting major UK retailers, the country’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance that all companies are advised to follow to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. The cybersecurity breaches that prompted NCSC’s alert are the recent hacks at Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, all multi-million British retailers. The attacks started […]
StealC malware enhanced with stealth upgrades and data theft tools
The creators of StealC, a widely-used information stealer and malware downloader, have released its second major version, bringing multiple stealth and data theft enhancements. The latest version of StealC was actually made available to cybercriminals in March 2025, but Zscaler researchers who analyzed it just published a detailed write-up. In the weeks that followed its release, several […]
Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill, moves users to Edge
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature in the Authenticator app starting in July and will complete the deprecation in August 2025. The decision is to streamline autofill support and consolidate credentials management under a single platform, Microsoft Edge. The move requires action from impacted users as they are given […]
Co-op confirms data theft after DragonForce ransomware claims attack
The Co-op cyberattack is far worse than initially reported, with the company now confirming that data was stolen for a significant number of current and past customers. “As a result of ongoing forensic investigations, we now know that the hackers were able to access and extract data from one of our systems,” Co-op told GeekFeed. […]