The notorious LockBit ransomware operation has resurfaced with a vengeance after months of dormancy following Operation Cronos takedown efforts in early 2024. Despite law enforcement disruptions and infrastructure seizures, the group’s administrator, LockBitSupp, has successfully rebuilt the operation and launched LockBit 5.0, internally codenamed “ChuongDong.” This latest variant represents a significant evolution in the group’s […] The post LockBit 5.0 Actively Attacking Windows, Linux, and ESXi Environments appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated backdoor named Android.Backdoor.Baohuo.1.origin has been discovered in maliciously modified versions of Telegram X messenger, granting attackers complete control over victims’ accounts while operating undetected. The malware infiltrates devices through deceptive in-app advertisements and third-party app stores, masquerading as legitimate dating and communication platforms. With more than 58,000 infected devices spread across approximately 3,000 […] The post Hackers Weaponizing Telegram Messenger with Dangerous Android Malware to Gain Full System Control appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Southeast Asia’s online gambling ecosystem has become a breeding ground for sophisticated cyber threats, with criminal networks leveraging seemingly legitimate platforms to distribute malicious software to millions of unsuspecting users. A recently uncovered operation demonstrates how threat actors exploit the region’s thriving illegal gambling market by deploying a weaponized browser disguised as a privacy tool. […] The post Vault Viper Exploits Online Gambling Websites Using Custom Browser to Install Malicious Program appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybercriminals have adopted a sophisticated social engineering strategy that exploits the trust inherent in job hunting, according to a recent security advisory. A financially motivated threat cluster operating from Vietnam has been targeting digital advertising and marketing professionals through fake job postings on legitimate employment platforms and custom-built recruitment websites. The campaign, which leverages remote […] The post Google Warns of Threat Actors Using Fake Job Posting to Deliver Malware and Steal Credentials appeared first on Cyber Security News.