A sophisticated backdoor malware targeting Internet of Things devices has surfaced, employing advanced communication techniques to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The PolarEdge backdoor, first detected in January 2025, represents a significant evolution in IoT-focused threats, utilizing a custom TLS server implementation and proprietary binary protocol for command and control operations. The malware initially […] The post PolarEdge With Custom TLS Server Uses Custom Binary Protocol for C2 Communication appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that weaponizes the NPM ecosystem through an unprecedented attack vector. Unlike traditional malicious package installations, this operation leverages the trusted unpkg.com CDN to deliver phishing scripts directly through browsers, targeting enterprise employees across 135+ organizations primarily in Europe’s industrial, technology, and energy sectors. The campaign, discovered in […] The post New Cyberattack Leverages NPM Ecosystem to Infect Developers While Installing Packages appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybercriminals have developed a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Colombian users through fake judicial notifications, deploying a complex multi-stage malware delivery system that culminates in AsyncRAT infection. The campaign demonstrates an alarming evolution in social engineering tactics, leveraging legitimate-looking governmental communications to bypass traditional security measures and successfully compromise unsuspecting victims. The attack campaign employs carefully […] The post Hackers Leverage Judicial Notifications to Deploy Info-Stealer Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.