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Two Separate Botnets Target Wazuh Server Vulnerability for Mirai-Based Attacks

June 09, 2025
Wazuh Server Vulnerability

A critical security flaw in the Wazuh Server, now patched, has been exploited by threat actors to deploy two distinct variants of the Mirai botnet for executing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Akamai, which identified these exploitation efforts in late March 2025, reports that the campaign is targeting CVE-2025-24016 (CVSS score: 9.9), a dangerous deserialization vulnerability enabling remote code execution on affected Wazuh servers. This vulnerability impacts all server software versions from 4.4.0 onward and was addressed in February 2025 with the release of version 4.9.1. A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit became publicly available around the same time. The issue stems from the Wazuh API, where parameters in the DistributedAPI are serialized as JSON and then deserialized using “as_wazuh_object” in the framework/wazuh/core/cluster/common.py file. Malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability by injecting harmful JSON…

Two Separate Botnets Exploit Wazuh Server Vulnerability for Mirai-Based Attacks On June 9, 2025, cybersecurity experts reported that a critical vulnerability in the Wazuh Server is being actively exploited by malicious actors to deploy two different variants of the Mirai…

Researchers Discover Advanced Backdoor and Custom Implant in Year-Long Cyber Operation

May 15, 2023
Cyber Threat / Malware

A fresh cyber threat has emerged, targeting government, aviation, education, and telecom sectors across South and Southeast Asia. This campaign, linked to a newly identified hacking group, began in mid-2022 and extended into early 2023. Symantec, a division of Broadcom Software, has dubbed this activity “Lancefly,” identifying a sophisticated backdoor known as Merdoor. Investigation reveals that this custom implant may have been in use as early as 2018. The campaign’s objectives appear to focus on intelligence gathering, given the tools employed and the specific targets chosen. According to Symantec’s analysis shared with The Hacker News, “The backdoor is deployed very selectively, impacting only a limited number of networks and devices over the years, indicating a highly targeted approach.” Additionally, the attackers appear to possess an updated version of the ZXShell rootkit.

Researchers Identify Sophisticated Backdoor and Custom Implant Amid Extended Cyber Campaign May 15, 2023 A newly identified hacking group has executed a sustained cyber campaign impacting key sectors including government, aviation, education, and telecommunications across South and Southeast Asia. This…

US Government Pursues Medical Records of Transgender Youth

Concerns Rise as Doctor’s Safety and Cybersecurity Incidents Escalate A doctor whose hospital was recently targeted by a subpoena has expressed growing concerns for personal safety, stating, “I’m looking over my shoulder driving home.” This heightened sense of vulnerability is…

China-Linked Cyber Espionage Group Targets Over 70 Organizations Across Diverse Sectors

June 9, 2025
Government Security / Cyber Espionage

Recent reconnaissance efforts against American cybersecurity firm SentinelOne are part of a larger wave of intrusions affecting various targets between July 2024 and March 2025. “The victims include a South Asian government agency, a European media outlet, and over 70 organizations spanning numerous sectors,” noted SentinelOne security researchers Aleksandar Milenkoski and Tom Hegel in a recent report. Affected sectors include manufacturing, government, finance, telecommunications, and research. Notably, an IT services and logistics firm was compromised while managing equipment logistics for SentinelOne staff during the breach in early 2025. This malicious activity has been confidently linked to threat actors associated with China, with some attacks attributed to a cluster known as PurpleHaze, which overlaps with recognized Chinese cyber espionage groups labeled APT15.

Over 70 Organizations Affected by Cyber Espionage Linked to China June 9, 2025 Government Security / Cyber Espionage A recent report has unveiled significant cyber espionage activities against a diverse range of organizations, orchestrated by a group with ties to…

Mustang Panda Hackers from China Target TP-Link Routers for Ongoing Attacks

May 16, 2023
Network Security / Threat Intelligence

The Chinese state-sponsored group known as Mustang Panda has been connected to a series of sophisticated, targeted attacks aimed at European foreign affairs entities since January 2023. According to researchers Itay Cohen and Radoslaw Madej from Check Point, these intrusions involve a custom firmware implant specifically designed for TP-Link routers. This implant includes several malicious components, featuring a custom backdoor dubbed “Horse Shell” that allows attackers to maintain persistent access, establish anonymous infrastructure, and facilitate lateral movement within compromised networks. Furthermore, the implant’s firmware-agnostic design enables its components to be integrated into various firmware from different vendors. The Israeli cybersecurity firm is monitoring this threat group, also known as Camaro Dragon, along with other aliases such as BASIN, Bronze President, Earth Preta, HoneyMyte, RedDelta, and Red Lich.

Mustang Panda Hackers Target European Foreign Affairs with TP-Link Router Exploit On May 16, 2023, it was reported that the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, known as Mustang Panda, has orchestrated a series of sophisticated and targeted attacks against European foreign…

Commvault Acknowledges Zero-Day Exploitation of CVE-2025-3928 by Hackers in Azure Incident

May 01, 2025
Zero-Day / Threat Intelligence

Commvault, an enterprise data backup platform, has confirmed that a nation-state threat actor compromised its Microsoft Azure environment by exploiting the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-3928. However, the company reassured that there is no evidence of unauthorized access to customer data. “The incident has impacted a limited number of customers shared with Microsoft, and we are providing them with support,” Commvault stated in its update. They emphasized that customer backup data remains secure, with no significant effects on business operations or service delivery. According to an advisory issued on March 7, 2025, Commvault was alerted by Microsoft on February 20 regarding unauthorized activities, and has since rotated affected credentials and strengthened security measures. This disclosure follows recent reports from the U.S. Cybersecurity…

Commvault Confirms Breach Linked to CVE-2025-3928 Exploitation in Azure Environment May 1, 2025 Threat Intelligence Commvault, a leader in enterprise data backup solutions, has disclosed that its Microsoft Azure environment was compromised by an unidentified nation-state threat actor exploiting the…