ClickFix attacks have experienced a dramatic surge over the past year, establishing themselves as a cornerstone of modern social engineering tactics. These sophisticated attacks manipulate victims into executing malicious code directly on their devices through deceptive copy-and-paste mechanisms. The threat has evolved beyond traditional email-based phishing, now leveraging multiple delivery channels including poisoned search results […] The post ClickFix Attacks Evolved With Weaponized Videos That Tricks Users via Self-infection Process appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated banking trojan named Herodotus has emerged as a significant threat to Android users worldwide. Operating as Malware-as-a-Service, this malicious application disguises itself as a legitimate tool to trick users into downloading and installing an APK file outside the official Play Store. Once installed on a device, the trojan gains access to critical system […] The post Herodotus Android Banking Malware Takes Full Control Of Device Evading Antivirus appeared first on Cyber Security News.

LockBit 5.0 made its debut in late September 2025, marking a significant upgrade for one of the most notorious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups. With roots tracing back to the ABCD ransomware in 2019, LockBit rapidly grew in sophistication, consistently updating its tactics despite facing aggressive law enforcement efforts and affiliate panel leaks. The latest version is […] The post New Analysis Uncovers LockBit 5.0 Key Capabilities and Two-Stage Execution Model appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Russian-based threat actors are distributing a sophisticated Android Remote Access Trojan through underground channels, offering it as a subscription service to other criminals. The malware, identified as Fantasy Hub, enables attackers to conduct widespread surveillance operations on compromised mobile devices, stealing sensitive communications and personal information from unsuspecting users. The spyware’s capabilities extend far beyond […] The post New Android Malware ‘Fantasy Hub’ Intercepts SMS Messages, Contacts and Call Logs appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated supply-chain attack has emerged targeting Windows systems through compromised npm packages, marking a critical vulnerability in open-source software distribution. Between October 21 and 26, 2025, threat actors published 17 malicious npm packages containing 23 releases designed to deliver Vidar infostealer malware. The campaign exploited the trust developers place in package registries, leveraging legitimate-appearing […] The post 15+ Weaponized npm Packages Attacking Windows Systems to Deliver Vidar Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated phishing campaign is actively targeting hotel establishments and their guests through compromised Booking.com accounts, according to research uncovered by security experts. The campaign, dubbed “I Paid Twice” due to evidence of victims paying twice for their reservations, has been operating since at least April 2025 and remains active as of October 2025. The […] The post New Phising Attack Targeting Travellers from Hotel’s Compromised Booking.com Account appeared first on Cyber Security News.

China-linked threat actors have intensified their focus on influencing American governmental decision-making processes by targeting organizations involved in shaping international policy. In April 2025, a sophisticated intrusion into a U.S. non-profit organization revealed the persistent efforts of these attackers to establish long-term network access and gather intelligence related to policy matters. The threat actors demonstrated […] The post Chinese Hackers Organization Influence U.S. Government Policy on International Issues appeared first on Cyber Security News.