The GhostBat RAT campaign has emerged as a sophisticated threat targeting Indian Android users through counterfeit Regional Transport Office (RTO) applications. First observed in mid-2025, these malicious APKs masquerade as the official “mParivahan” app, exploiting user trust in government services. Distribution occurs primarily via smishing—WhatsApp messages and SMS containing shortened URLs redirecting victims to GitHub-hosted […] The post GhostBat RAT Android Malware With Fake RTO Apps Steals Targeting Indian Users to Steal Banking Data appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated threat actor known as TigerJack has systematically infiltrated developer marketplaces with at least 11 malicious Visual Studio Code extensions, targeting thousands of unsuspecting developers worldwide. Operating under multiple publisher identities including ab-498, 498, and 498-00, this cybercriminal has deployed a comprehensive attack arsenal designed to steal source code, mine cryptocurrency, and establish remote […] The post TigerJack Hacks Infiltrated Developer Marketplaces with 11 Malicious VS Code Extensions appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The emergence of a sophisticated malware campaign leveraging geo-mapping technology has put critical infrastructure and enterprise networks on high alert. First observed targeting sectors across Asia and North America, the malware was traced to a group of Chinese threat actors employing advanced stealth tactics to sustain prolonged network penetration. Attackers harnessed a unique blend of […] The post Chinese Hackers Leverage Geo-Mapping Tool to Maintain Year-Long Persistence appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated campaign orchestrated by multiple hacktivist groups has emerged, targeting government portals, financial services, and online commerce platforms across Israel and allied nations. The coordinated cyber offensive, timed around the October 7 anniversary, demonstrated unprecedented levels of organization and cross-ideological cooperation among geographically dispersed threat actors. The campaign peaked on October 7, 2025, with […] The post Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group Attacking Government Portals, Financial Services and Online Commerce appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The United Kingdom faces an unprecedented cyber security crisis as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reports handling an average of four ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks weekly. This alarming escalation represents a dangerous shift in the threat landscape, with the NCSC managing 204 nationally significant incidents in the twelve months ending August 2025, more than […] The post NCSC Warns of UK Experiencing Four Cyber Attacks Every Week appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated backdoor malware targeting Internet of Things devices has surfaced, employing advanced communication techniques to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The PolarEdge backdoor, first detected in January 2025, represents a significant evolution in IoT-focused threats, utilizing a custom TLS server implementation and proprietary binary protocol for command and control operations. The malware initially […] The post PolarEdge With Custom TLS Server Uses Custom Binary Protocol for C2 Communication appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that weaponizes the NPM ecosystem through an unprecedented attack vector. Unlike traditional malicious package installations, this operation leverages the trusted unpkg.com CDN to deliver phishing scripts directly through browsers, targeting enterprise employees across 135+ organizations primarily in Europe’s industrial, technology, and energy sectors. The campaign, discovered in […] The post New Cyberattack Leverages NPM Ecosystem to Infect Developers While Installing Packages appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cybercriminals have developed a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Colombian users through fake judicial notifications, deploying a complex multi-stage malware delivery system that culminates in AsyncRAT infection. The campaign demonstrates an alarming evolution in social engineering tactics, leveraging legitimate-looking governmental communications to bypass traditional security measures and successfully compromise unsuspecting victims. The attack campaign employs carefully […] The post Hackers Leverage Judicial Notifications to Deploy Info-Stealer Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.