The resurgence of XWorm in mid-2025 marks a significant escalation in malware sophistication. After a lull following the abrupt discontinuation of official support for version 5.6 in late 2024, threat actors unveiled XWorm V6.0 on June 4, 2025. A post on hackforums.net by an account named XCoderTools first announced this release, claiming to patch a […] The post New XWorm V6 Variant Injects Malicious Code into a Legitimate Windows Program appeared first on Cyber Security News.

An operator known as GhostSocks advertised a novel Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) on the Russian cybercrime forum XSS.is on October 15, 2023, promising to transform compromised devices into residential SOCKS5 proxies. The service capitalized on the inherent trust placed in residential IP addresses to bypass anti-fraud systems and avoid detection by network defenders. Early promotional posts showcased […] The post New GhostSocks Malware-as-a-Service Enables Threat Actors to Convert Compromised Devices into Proxies appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Critical security flaws have been discovered in the TOTOLINK X6000R wireless router, exposing users to severe risks of remote code execution and unauthorized system access. These vulnerabilities affect the router’s web interface and various administrative functions, creating multiple attack vectors that malicious actors can exploit to gain complete control over affected devices. The discovery highlights […] The post TOTOLINK X6000R Router Vulnerabilities Let Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Commands appeared first on Cyber Security News.