A recent report by Cyble has shed light on the evolving tactics of hacktivist groups, moving beyond traditional cyber disruptions like DDoS attacks and website defacements to engage in more advanced critical infrastructure attacks and ransomware operations. Advanced Attack Strategies…
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Chinese Hackers Unleash New BRICKSTORM Malware to Target Windows and Linux Systems
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign leveraging the newly identified BRICKSTORM malware variants has targeted European strategic industries since at least 2022. According to NVISO’s technical analysis, these backdoors previously confined to Linux vCenter servers now infect Windows environments, employing multi-tiered…
APT29 Hackers Use GRAPELOADER in New Attack Against European Diplomats
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered a new targeted phishing campaign employing GRAPELOADER, a sophisticated initial-stage downloader, launched by the notorious Russian-linked hacking group APT29, known alternatively as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear. This campaign, identified since January 2025, primarily…
CISA Issues 9 New ICS Advisories Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released nine new advisories detailing severe vulnerabilities in widely-used Industrial Control Systems (ICS) products. These advisories, published on April 15, 2025, urge immediate action from operators and administrators overseeing critical infrastructure.…
WhatsApp Job Offer Scam Targets Job Seekers in New Phishing Attack
A new form of phishing attack is making waves among job seekers, as cybercriminals exploit WhatsApp and Meta’s trusted branding to lure victims into sophisticated job offer scams. Security experts warn that these attacks are not only increasing in frequency…
10 Best Email Security Solutions in 2025
Email security solutions are critical for protecting organizations from the growing sophistication of cyber threats targeting email communication. As email remains a primary channel for business communication, it is also the most exploited vector for attacks such as phishing, malware…
Malicious Macros Return in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns
The cybersecurity landscape of 2025 is witnessing a troubling resurgence of malicious macros in phishing campaigns. Despite years of advancements in security measures and Microsoft’s decision to disable macros by default in Office applications, attackers have adapted their methods to…
“Living-off-the-Land Techniques” How Malware Families Evade Detection
Living-off-the-Land (LOTL) attacks have become a cornerstone of modern cyber threats, allowing malware to evade detection by leveraging legitimate system tools and processes. Rather than relying on custom malicious binaries that can be flagged by security solutions, attackers use trusted,…
Chinese UNC5174 Group Expands Arsenal with New Open Source Tool and C2 Infrastructure
The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) has revealed a significant evolution in the offensive capabilities of the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, UNC5174. In late January 2025, after a year of diminished activity, the group launched a new campaign that introduced…
SOC Alert Fatigue Hits Peak Levels As Teams Battle Notification Overload
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are facing a mounting crisis: alert fatigue. As cyber threats multiply and security tools proliferate, SOC teams are inundated with thousands of notifications daily. This overwhelming volume of alerts many of which are false positives or…