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Ransomware Groups, Chinese APTs Exploit Recent SAP NetWeaver Flaws

15 May 2025
Two ransomware groups and several Chinese APTs have been exploiting two recent SAP NetWeaver vulnerabilities. The post Ransomware Groups, Chinese APTs Exploit Recent SAP NetWeaver Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek.

5 BCDR Essentials for Effective Ransomware Defense

15 May 2025
Ransomware has evolved into a deceptive, highly coordinated and dangerously sophisticated threat capable of crippling organizations of any size. Cybercriminals now exploit even legitimate IT tools to infiltrate networks and launch ransomware attacks. In a chilling example, Microsoft recently disclosed how threat actors misused its Quick Assist remote assistance tool to deploy the destructive

Russia-Linked APT28 Exploited MDaemon Zero-Day to Hack Government Webmail Servers

15 May 2025
A Russia-linked threat actor has been attributed to a cyber espionage operation targeting webmail servers such as Roundcube, Horde, MDaemon, and Zimbra via cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, including a then-zero-day in MDaemon, according to new findings from ESET. The activity, which commenced in 2023, has been codenamed Operation RoundPress by the Slovak cybersecurity company. It has

Malicious npm Package Leverages Unicode Steganography, Google Calendar as C2 Dropper

15 May 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package named "os-info-checker-es6" that disguises itself as an operating system information utility to stealthily drop a next-stage payload onto compromised systems. "This campaign employs clever Unicode-based steganography to hide its initial malicious code and utilizes a Google Calendar event short link as a dynamic dropper for its final

Canadian Electric Utility Lists Customer Information Stolen by Hackers

15 May 2025
Nova Scotia Power says a wide range of personal and financial information was stolen in the recent cyberattack. The post Canadian Electric Utility Lists Customer Information Stolen by Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Australian Human Rights Commission Discloses Data Breach

15 May 2025
The Australian Human Rights Commission says data submitted through the complaint form on its website was inadvertently exposed. The post Australian Human Rights Commission Discloses Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Chrome 136 Update Patches Vulnerability With ‘Exploit in the Wild’

15 May 2025
Google has rolled out a Chrome 136 update that resolves a high-severity vulnerability for which a public exploit exists. The post Chrome 136 Update Patches Vulnerability With ‘Exploit in the Wild’ appeared first on SecurityWeek.

New Chrome Vulnerability Enables Cross-Origin Data Leak via Loader Referrer Policy

15 May 2025
Google on Wednesday released updates to address four security issues in its Chrome web browser, including one for which it said there exists an exploit in the wild. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4664 (CVSS score: 4.3), has been characterized as a case of insufficient policy enforcement in a component called Loader. "Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader in Google

Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware

14 May 2025
Google bundles multiple safeguards under a single Android toggle to protect high-risk users from advanced mobile malware implants. The post Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Samsung Patches CVE-2025-4632 Used to Deploy Mirai Botnet via MagicINFO 9 Exploit

14 May 2025
Samsung has released software updates to address a critical security flaw in MagicINFO 9 Server that has been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4632 (CVSS score: 9.8), has been described as a path traversal flaw. "Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server version before 21.1052 allows attackers to

BianLian and RansomExx Exploit SAP NetWeaver Flaw to Deploy PipeMagic Trojan

14 May 2025
At least two different cybercrime groups BianLian and RansomExx are said to have exploited a recently disclosed security flaw in SAP NetWeaver, indicating that multiple threat actors are taking advantage of the bug. Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, in a new update published today, said it uncovered evidence suggesting involvement from the BianLian data extortion crew and the RansomExx ransomware

Hackers Can Take Control via SAP NetWeaver Flaw: SAP Security Analyst Discusses the Risks

14 May 2025
A recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability has lead to repeated attacks against SAP NetWeaver. 

Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering

14 May 2025
A Chinese-language, Telegram-based marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee has facilitated no less than $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022, making it the second major black market to be exposed after HuiOne Guarantee. According to a report published by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, merchants on the marketplace have been found to peddle technology, personal data, and money laundering

Is AI Use in the Workplace Out of Control?

14 May 2025
Trying to block AI tools outright is a losing strategy. SaaS and AI are increasingly inseparable, and AI isn’t limited to tools like ChatGPT or Copilot anymore. The post Is AI Use in the Workplace Out of Control? appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD, Arm Respond to New CPU Attacks

14 May 2025
Intel, AMD and Arm each published security advisories on Patch Tuesday, including for newly disclosed CPU attacks. The post Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD, Arm Respond to New CPU Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

88% of Executives Had Home Floor Plans Available Online

14 May 2025
A report by Nisos revealed how cybercriminals are able to locate residential details of executives with publicly available information.

CTM360 Identifies Surge in Phishing Attacks Targeting Meta Business Users

14 May 2025
A new global phishing threat called "Meta Mirage" has been uncovered, targeting businesses using Meta's Business Suite. This campaign specifically aims at hijacking high-value accounts, including those managing advertising and official brand pages. Cybersecurity researchers at CTM360 revealed that attackers behind Meta Mirage impersonate official Meta communications, tricking users into handing

Kosovar Administrator of Cybercrime Marketplace Extradited to US

14 May 2025
Kosovo citizen Liridon Masurica has appeared in a US court, facing charges for his role in operating the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc. The post Kosovar Administrator of Cybercrime Marketplace Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition

14 May 2025
Microsoft on Tuesday released software updates to fix at least 70 vulnerabilities in Windows and related products, including five zero-day flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Adding to the sense of urgency with this month's patch batch from Redmond are fixes for two other weaknesses that now have public proof-of-concept exploits available.

EU Cybersecurity Agency ENISA Launches European Vulnerability Database

14 May 2025
Experts say the European Vulnerability Database, or EUVD, should be a good resource, but only if ENISA manages to maintain it properly. The post EU Cybersecurity Agency ENISA Launches European Vulnerability Database appeared first on SecurityWeek.