In recent weeks, security teams worldwide have observed a surge in covert operations orchestrated by a clandestine group known colloquially as the “Chinese Nexus” APT. This actor has been tailoring highly targeted campaigns against organizations in the finance, telecommunication, and manufacturing sectors, exploiting spear-phishing emails and compromised VPN credentials to gain initial footholds. Victims report […] The post New Chinese Nexus APT Hackers Attacking Organizations to Deliver NET-STAR Malware Suite appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged targeting job seekers through fake Google career recruitment opportunities, leveraging social engineering tactics to harvest Gmail credentials and personal information. The malicious operation exploits the trust associated with Google’s brand reputation, crafting convincing recruitment emails that direct victims to fraudulent login portals designed to capture authentication details. The attack […] The post Hackers Posing as Google Careers Recruiter to Steal Gmail Login Details appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Hackers have recently leveraged a vulnerability in the web-based management interfaces of certain cellular routers to co-opt their built-in SMS functionality for nefarious purposes. By targeting exposed APIs, attackers are able to dispatch large volumes of malicious SMS messages containing weaponized links that lead to drive-by downloads or credential-stealing pages. This emerging threat vector exploits […] The post Hackers Exploit Cellular Router’s API to Send Malicious SMS Messages With Weaponized Links appeared first on Cyber Security News.