The JFrog Security Research team has uncovered a sophisticated malicious package named “chimera-sandbox-extensions” on the Python Package Index (PyPI), a widely used repository for Python software. Uploaded by a user identified as “chimerai,” this package was designed to exploit unsuspecting…
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Malicious Payload Found in JPEG Image Using Steganography and Base64 Obfuscation
Cybersecurity enthusiast Xavier shed light on a sophisticated method of hiding malicious payloads within seemingly innocuous JPEG images. This discovery has sparked significant interest in the infosec community, as it highlights the growing complexity of cyber threats leveraging steganography the…
Hackers Target and Hijack Washington Post Journalists’ Email Accounts
A targeted cyberattack has struck The Washington Post, compromising the email accounts of several of its journalists and raising new concerns about the digital security of newsrooms worldwide. The breach, discovered late last week, prompted an immediate and sweeping response…
Operation Deep Sentinel: Authorities Shut Down Darknet Market Archetyp
In a major international law enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Deep Sentinel,” authorities have successfully dismantled the notorious darknet marketplace “Archetyp Market,” one of the world’s largest and longest-running illegal trading platforms. The takedown marks a significant victory in the ongoing…
Zoomcar Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Details of 8.4 Million Users
Zoomcar Holdings, Inc., the prominent car-sharing platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 8.4 million users. The incident, which was first detected on June 9, 2025, was disclosed in a recent filing…
Threat Actors Deploy XWorm Malware via Fake Travel Websites to Infect Users’ PCs
The HP Threat Research team discovered a sophisticated malware campaign in Q1 2025 that targets vacation planners by imitating Booking.com using phony travel websites. As detailed in the latest HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, attackers are leveraging users’ “click…
Canadian Airline WestJet Suffers Cyberattack, Halts App and Web Services
Calgary-based WestJet Airlines, Canada’s second-largest carrier, is grappling with the fallout from a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted access to its mobile app and internal systems. The breach, first detected on June 13, has led to intermittent outages and…
BERT Ransomware Escalates Attacks on Linux Machines with Weaponized ELF Files
The BERT ransomware group, first detected in April 2025 but active since mid-March, has expanded its reach from targeting Windows environments to launching sophisticated attacks on Linux machines as of May 2025. Initially spotted through phishing campaigns, BERT has evolved…
North Korean APT Hackers Target Ukrainian Government Agencies to Steal Login Credentials
North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hackers, specifically the Konni group, have shifted their focus to Ukrainian government agencies in a targeted phishing campaign aimed at stealing login credentials and distributing malware. This attack, observed in February 2025, marks a…
Hackers Compromise Discord Invite to Inject Malicious Links Delivering AsyncRAT
Threat actors have exploited Discord’s invite system to distribute malicious links, ultimately delivering AsyncRAT and other harmful payloads. Discord, a widely trusted platform for gamers, developers, and communities, has become a target for cybercriminals who abuse its infrastructure particularly the…