Modern cybersecurity faces an escalating challenge: fileless malware and obfuscation techniques increasingly bypass traditional file-based detection methods. To address this growing threat, JPCERT/CC has released YAMAGoya. This open-source threat hunting tool leverages industry-standard detection rules to identify suspicious activity in real time. YAMAGoya represents a significant advancement in endpoint threat detection by combining Event Tracing […] The post YAMAGoya – Real-Time Threat Monitoring Tool Using Sigma and YARA Rules appeared first on Cyber Security News.

MAD-CAT (Meow Attack Data Corruption Automation Tool) targets MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Redis, CouchDB, and Hadoop HDFS, exactly the systems hit in the original wave. This persistent threat inspired security researcher Karl Biron of Trustwave to create MAD-CAT, a Python-based tool for simulating these destructive campaigns across six vulnerable database platforms. While the notorious Meow attacks […] The post MAD-CAT Meow Attack Tool to Simulate Real-World Data Corruption Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

October 2025 marked a notable escalation in cyber threats, with phishing campaigns and ransomware variants exploiting trusted cloud services to target corporate credentials and critical infrastructure. Attackers increasingly abused platforms like Google, Figma, and ClickUp for credential theft, while LockBit’s latest iteration extended its reach to virtualized environments. These incidents, analyzed by cybersecurity firms such […] The post October Sees Rise in Phishing and Ransomware Attacks, Including TyKit and Google Careers Scams appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The HydraPWK project’s latest Apes-T1 snapshot refines its penetration-testing Linux distribution by replacing Elasticsearch with the open-source OpenSearch, resolving licensing issues and enhancing tools for industrial security assessments. This update, released shortly after the major Apes version, highlights HydraPWK’s focus on compliance and usability, positioning it as a streamlined rival to the ubiquitous Kali Linux […] The post HydraPWK Penetration Testing OS With Necessary Hacking Tools and Simplified Interface appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Organizations today face constant threats from malware, including ransomware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits. These threats are evolving faster than ever. Threat intelligence feeds emerge as a game-changer, delivering real-time, actionable data that empowers security teams to detect and neutralize attacks before they cause widespread damage. These feeds aggregate indicators of compromise such as IP […] The post How Threat Intelligence Feeds Help Organizations Quickly Mitigate Malware Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A new open-source tool called PDF Object Hashing is designed to detect malicious PDFs by analyzing their structural “fingerprints.” Released by Proofpoint, the tool empowers security teams to create robust threat detection rules based on unique object characteristics in PDF files. This innovation addresses the growing reliance of threat actors on PDFs for delivering malware, […] The post New PDF Tool to Detect Malicious PDF Using PDF Object Hashing Technique appeared first on Cyber Security News.

An open-source tool called RealBlindingEDR enables attackers to blind, permanently disable, or terminate antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) software by clearing critical kernel callbacks on Windows systems. Released on GitHub in late 2023, the utility leverages signed drivers for arbitrary memory read and write operations, bypassing protections like PatchGuard to target six […] The post RealBlindingEDR Tool That kills or Permanently Turn off AV/EDR Using Kernel Callbacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Clicking on a malicious link can quickly turn your device into a security risk. Just seconds after clicking, your browser might start downloading malware, taking advantage of weaknesses, or sending you to fake websites that try to steal your personal information. The crucial moments following this action determine whether you’ll successfully contain the threat or […] The post 5 Immediate Steps to be Followed After Clicking on a Malicious Link appeared first on Cyber Security News.