A dangerous scam targeting WhatsApp users has emerged as one of the fastest-growing threats across messaging platforms worldwide. The scheme exploits WhatsApp’s screen-sharing feature, introduced in 2023, to manipulate users into exposing their most sensitive financial and personal information. Reports from the United Kingdom, India, Hong Kong, and Brazil highlight the scam’s global reach, with […] The post WhatsApp Screen-Sharing Scam Let Attackers Trick Users into Revealing Sensitive Data appeared first on Cyber Security News.

In a major law enforcement operation conducted on November 12, 2025, the East Netherlands cybercrime team successfully dismantled a significant criminal infrastructure. Authorities seized approximately 250 physical servers located in data centers across The Hague and Zoetermeer, which collectively powered thousands of virtual servers used for illegal activities. This operation represents one of the largest […] The post Authorities Seized Thousands of Servers from Rogue Hosting Company Used to Fuel Cyberattacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Remcos, a commercial remote access tool distributed by Breaking-Security and marketed as administrative software, has become a serious threat in the cybersecurity landscape. Developed in the mid-2010s, this malware enables attackers to execute remote commands, steal files, capture screens, log keystrokes, and collect user credentials through command-and-control servers using HTTP or HTTPS channels. Despite being […] The post Remcos RAT C2 Activity Mapped Along with The Ports Used for Communications appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The Lazarus APT Group has unveiled a new Remote Access Trojan called ScoringMathTea, representing a significant advancement in their cyberattack capabilities. This C++ based malware was identified as part of Operation DreamJob, a campaign aligned with the North Korean government. The threat actors have been targeting companies that provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology to Ukraine, […] The post Lazarus APT Group New ScoringMathTea RAT Enables Remote Command Execution Among Other Capabilities appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Since mid-2024, a sophisticated Iranian-backed threat group known as UNC1549 has been conducting targeted campaigns against aerospace, aviation, and defense organizations across the globe. The hackers employ an advanced dual approach, combining carefully crafted phishing campaigns with the exploitation of trusted connections between primary targets and their third-party suppliers. This strategy proves particularly effective against […] The post UNC1549 Hackers with Custom Tools Attacking Aerospace and Defense Systems to Steal Logins appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Lynx ransomware has emerged as a significant threat to enterprise environments, with recent intrusions demonstrating sophisticated attack strategies that prioritize data exfiltration and infrastructure destruction. The malware campaign combines compromised credentials with careful planning to ensure maximum impact on target networks. Security researchers continue to monitor this evolving threat as attackers refine their techniques and […] The post Threat Actors Leveraging Compromised RDP Logins to Deploy Lynx Ransomware After Deleting Server Backups appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a dangerous new tool making waves across darknet forums and criminal communities. Xanthorox, a malicious artificial intelligence platform, has emerged as a serious concern for the security industry. The tool works like a regular chatbot, similar to ChatGPT, but with one major difference: it has no safety restrictions. First announced on […] The post Threat Actors can Use Xanthorox AI Tool to Generate Different Malicious Code Based on Prompts appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cyber threats are changing how they reach victims. A financially motivated criminal network called Payroll Pirates has been quietly attacking payroll systems, credit unions, and trading platforms across the United States since mid-2023. Their weapon of choice is malvertising, where fake ads appear on search engines and trick users into visiting phishing websites. Once employees […] The post Payroll Pirates – Network of Criminal Groups Hijacking Payroll Systems appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A new threat has emerged in the ransomware landscape with the discovery of Yurei ransomware, first publicly identified in early September 2025. This Go-based malware follows a typical ransomware operation model by infiltrating corporate networks, encrypting critical data, deleting backups, and demanding ransom for stolen information. The group operates through a dedicated dark web site […] The post Yurei Ransomware File Encryption, Operation Model and Data Transfer Methods Uncovered appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Pig-butchering scams have grown into one of the most damaging global cybercrime threats, causing billions of dollars in losses every year. These long-term investment fraud schemes work by building trust through emotional grooming and fake trading platforms before draining victims of their life savings. The scams now operate at an industrial scale, and criminal groups […] The post Pig-Butchering Scams Operators Scaled Their Operations with The Support of AI-Assistants appeared first on Cyber Security News.