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Nmap vs Wireshark are the most popular Network penetration testing tools. Security professionals face an increasingly complex threat landscape, and picking the right penetration testing tools can make the difference between a secure infrastructure and a compromised network. While both serve critical roles in network analysis and security assessment, they address fundamentally different aspects of […] The post Nmap vs. Wireshark: Choosing the Right Tool for Network Penetration Testing appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated malware campaign has emerged that leverages artificial intelligence to create deceptively legitimate applications, marking a significant evolution in cyberthreat tactics. The EvilAI malware family represents a new breed of threats that combines AI-generated code with traditional trojan techniques to infiltrate systems worldwide while maintaining an unprecedented level of stealth. The malware operates by […] The post EvilAI as AI-enhanced Tools to Exfiltrate Sensitive Browser Data and Evade Detections appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated malvertising campaign has emerged, exploiting GitHub repositories through dangling commits to distribute malware via fake GitHub Desktop clients. This novel attack vector represents a significant evolution in cybercriminal tactics, leveraging the trust and legitimacy associated with GitHub’s platform to deceive unsuspecting users into downloading malicious software. The campaign operates by promoting compromised GitHub […] The post New Malvertising Campaign Leverages GitHub Repository to Deliver Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated backdoor malware known as Backdoor.WIN32.Buterat has emerged as a significant threat to enterprise networks, demonstrating advanced persistence techniques and stealth capabilities that enable attackers to maintain long-term unauthorized access to compromised systems. The malware has been identified targeting government and corporate environments through carefully orchestrated phishing campaigns, malicious email attachments, and trojanized software […] The post Buterat Backdoor Attacking Enterprises to Establish Persistence and Control Endpoints appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that exploits SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files and email attachments to distribute dangerous Remote Access Trojans, specifically XWorm and Remcos RAT. This emerging threat represents a significant evolution in attack methodologies, as threat actors increasingly turn to non-traditional file formats to bypass conventional security defenses. The campaign […] The post New Malware Attack Leverages SVGs, Email Attachments to Deliver XWorm and Remcos RAT appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The well-known group of cybercriminals called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters released a surprising farewell statement on BreachForums. This manifesto, a mix of confession and strategic deception, offers vital insights into the changing landscape of modern cybercrime and the increasing pressure from global law enforcement agencies. The statement reveals sophisticated operational security practices that extend far beyond […] The post What Are The Takeaways From The Scattered LAPSUS $Hunters Statement? appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A newly introduced feature in ChatGPT that allows it to connect with personal data applications can be exploited by attackers to exfiltrate private information from a user’s email account. The attack requires only the victim’s email address and leverages a malicious calendar invitation to hijack the AI agent. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT would […] The post ChatGPT’s New Support for MCP Tools Let Attackers Exfiltrate All Private Details From Email appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The notorious APT-C-24 threat actor group, commonly known as Sidewinder or Rattlesnake, has evolved its attack methodology by deploying sophisticated LNK file-based phishing campaigns targeting government, energy, military, and mining sectors across South Asia. Active since 2012, this advanced persistent threat organization has shifted away from its traditional exploitation of Microsoft Office vulnerabilities, instead embracing […] The post Sidewinder Hacker Group Weaponizing LNK File to Execute Malicious Scripts appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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New AI-powered penetration testing framework Villager combines Kali Linux toolsets with DeepSeek AI models to fully automate cyber attack workflows. Initially developed by the Chinese-based group Cyberspike, this tool has rapidly gained traction since its July 2025 release on the Python Package Index, accumulating over 10,000 downloads within its first two months of availability. Cybersecurity […] The post AI-powered Pentesting Tool ‘Villager’ Combines Kali Linux Tools with DeepSeek AI for Automated Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sudden and definitive statement emerged from the “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0” Telegram channel on September 8, signaling an abrupt end to their public operations. After months of high-profile campaigns targeting major corporations and critical infrastructure, the collective declared a permanent retreat. News of this unexpected decision reverberated through the cybersecurity community, prompting analysts to […] The post Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0 Announced That Their Going Dark Permanently appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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