A sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress sites has emerged, utilizing PHP variable functions and cookie-based obfuscation to evade traditional security detection mechanisms. The attack represents an evolution in obfuscation techniques, where threat actors fragment malicious code across multiple HTTP cookies and dynamically reconstruct executable functions at runtime. This approach makes static analysis significantly more challenging, […] The post New Malware Attack Using Variable Functions and Cookies to Evade and Hide Their Malicious Scripts appeared first on Cyber Security News.

An international ecosystem of sophisticated scam operations has emerged, targeting vulnerable populations through impersonation tactics and fraudulent financial aid promises. The campaign, dubbed “Vulnerability Vultures,” primarily focuses on older adults who represent lucrative targets for threat actors. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the 60-plus age group filed the highest number of complaints […] The post Threat Actors Tricks Target Users Via Impersonation and Fictional Financial Aid Offers appeared first on Cyber Security News.

TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus intrusion set active since at least 2013, has intensified its cyber espionage operations targeting Linux-based systems of Indian military and defense organizations. The campaign, initially documented in July 2025 by CYFIRMA with activity traced back to June 2025, has evolved significantly with the development of a sophisticated Golang-based remote access trojan dubbed […] The post TransparentTribe Attack Linux-Based Systems of Indian Military Organizations to Deliver DeskRAT appeared first on Cyber Security News.

As the festive season approaches, organizations are witnessing a disturbing increase in targeted attacks on digital gift card systems. The Jingle Thief campaign, orchestrated by financially motivated threat actors based in Morocco, has emerged as a notorious campaign exploiting seasonal vulnerabilities to steal and monetize gift cards at scale. By leveraging tailored phishing and smishing […] The post Jingle Thief Attackers Exploiting Festive Season with Weaponized Gift Card Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The cybersecurity landscape experienced a significant shift in July 2025 when threat actors associated with Warlock ransomware began exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. Discovered on July 19, 2025, the ToolShell vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53770, became a primary vector for deploying the notorious Warlock ransomware across multiple organizations globally. This exploitation marked a […] The post Warlock Ransomware Actors Exploiting Sharepoint ToolShell Zero-Day Vulnerability in New Attack Wave appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated Python-based remote access trojan has emerged in the gaming community, disguising itself as a legitimate Minecraft client to compromise unsuspecting users. The malware, identified as a multi-function RAT, leverages the Telegram Bot API as its command and control infrastructure, enabling attackers to exfiltrate stolen data and remotely interact with victim machines. By masquerading […] The post New Python RAT Mimic as Legitimate Minecraft App Steals Sensitive Data from Users Computer appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The SideWinder advanced persistent threat group has emerged with a sophisticated new attack methodology that leverages ClickOnce applications to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic and governmental targets across South Asia. In September 2025, security researchers detected a targeted campaign affecting institutions in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and diplomatic missions based in India. The attacks represent […] The post SideWinder Hacking Group Uses ClickOnce-Based Infection Chain to Deploy StealerBot Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The Advanced Persistent Threat group MuddyWater, widely recognized as an Iran-linked espionage actor, has orchestrated a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting more than 100 government entities and international organizations across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The operation, which became active in mid-August 2025, represents a significant escalation in the group’s tradecraft, introducing version 4 […] The post MuddyWater Using New Malware Toolkit to Deliver Phoenix Backdoor Malware to International Organizations appeared first on Cyber Security News.