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Cybercriminals have unveiled a novel variation of the ClickFix social engineering technique that weaponizes AI-powered summarization tools to stealthily distribute ransomware instructions. By leveraging invisible prompt injection and a “prompt overdose…
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Over the past year, security teams have observed an uptick in adversaries leveraging native Windows Scheduled Tasks to maintain footholds in compromised environments. Unlike elaborate rootkits or zero-day exploits, these techniques exploit built-in system functionality, enabling threat actors to persist without deploying additional binaries or complex toolchains. By integrating malicious commands directly into Task Scheduler […] The post Threat Actors Weaponizing Windows Scheduled Tasks to Establish Persistence Without Requiring Extra Tools appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Doctor Web’s antivirus laboratory has identified a sophisticated Android backdoor malware, designated Android.Backdoor.916.origin, which has been evolving since its initial detection in January 2025. This multifunctional spyware primarily targets…
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The Arch Linux Project has officially confirmed that its primary infrastructure services have been subjected to an ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that has persisted for over a week. The attack severely impacted user access to critical resources, including the main website, Arch User Repository (AUR), and community forums. Key Takeaways1. A week-long DDoS has […] The post Arch Linux Confirms Week-Long DDoS Attack Disrupted its Website, Repository, and Forums appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A Chinese national has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated insider cyberattack against his former employer’s global network infrastructure. Davis Lu, 55, utilized his privileged access as a software developer to deploy destructive malware that crippled operations across thousands of users worldwide, demonstrating the severe risks posed by malicious […] The post Chinese Hacker Jailed for Deploying Kill Switch on Ohio-based Key Company’s Global Network appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated obfuscation technique that threat actors are using to bypass detection systems and exploit Python’s eval() and exec() functions for malicious code execution. With over 100 supply chain attacks reported on PyPI in the past five years, these techniques pose a significant risk to organizations relying on Python packages. Key Takeaways1. Hackers hide malicious […] The post Hackers Can Exploit (eval) or (exec) Python Calls to Execute Malicious Code appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Arch Linux—the community-driven, lightweight distribution renowned for its rolling-release model—has confirmed that a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack has been targeting its core infrastructure for over a week. Beginning on August 18, users …
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A comprehensive operational dump from the North Korean Kimsuky APT organization, also known as APT43, Thallium, or Velvet Chollima, appeared on a dark web forum in an uncommon instance of state-sponsored cyber espionage. This leak, comprising virtual m…
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As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in complexity and sophistication, organizations face critical decisions about their security infrastructure. Two prominent approaches have emerged as frontrunners in enterprise security: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR). While both solutions aim to protect organizations from advanced threats, they differ significantly in their implementation, management requirements, and […] The post EDR vs MDR – What is the Difference and Which Solution Right for Your Organization? appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Threat actors continue to use Scheduled Tasks and other built-in Windows features to create persistence in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity threats, frequently avoiding the need of external tools or complex zero-day exploits. As of 2025, despit…
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