Account Takeover Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Litigation Zelle Provider Enabled $1 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions, Court Documents Reveal David Perera (@daveperera) • August 13, 2025 Image: PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock The New York Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against…
Qilin Ransomware Introduces “Call Lawyer” Feature to Increase Pressure on Victims for Higher Ransoms
June 20, 2025
Ransomware / Cybercrime
The operators of the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform have unveiled a new “Call Lawyer” feature intended to pressure victims into paying larger ransoms. This strategic move comes as the group ramps up its activities to capitalize on the decline of competing cybercriminals. According to Israeli cybersecurity firm Cybereason, this feature is integrated into the affiliate panel, allowing affiliates to present legal counsel offers to victims.
This development marks a resurgence in Qilin’s operations at a time when other once-dominant ransomware factions, such as LockBit, Black Cat, and others, have faced sudden shutdowns and operational issues. Active since October 2022 and also known as Gold Feather and Water Galura, Qilin has emerged as a significant player in the ransomware landscape.
Data from dark web leak sites reveals that Qilin was responsible for 72 attacks in April 2025 and an estimated 55 in May, placing it behind only Safepay (72) and Luna Moth (67) in activity.
Qilin Ransomware Introduces “Call Lawyer” Feature to Boost Pressure on Victims June 20, 2025 In a notable shift within the landscape of ransomware attacks, the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has recently added a new feature aimed at compelling victims to…
In a concerning development, a significant data breach linked to the Allianz Life ransomware attack has exposed nearly 3 million records from over a million individuals. This sensitive information, which includes names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Tax Identification…
Critical Flaw in Anthropic’s MCP Poses Remote Exploitation Risk for Developer Systems
July 01, 2025
Vulnerability / AI Security
Cybersecurity experts have identified a severe security flaw in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector project, potentially enabling remote code execution (RCE) and granting attackers total access to affected systems. Identified as CVE-2025-49596, this vulnerability boasts a CVSS score of 9.4 out of 10, indicating a critical risk level. “This represents one of the first significant RCE vulnerabilities within Anthropic’s MCP framework, opening the door to a new wave of browser-based attacks targeting AI development tools,” stated Avi Lumelsky from Oligo Security in a recent report. “With the ability to execute code on a developer’s machine, attackers can compromise sensitive data, install malware, and navigate through networks—posing serious threats to AI teams, open-source initiatives, and enterprises utilizing MCP.” Introduced by Anthropic in November 2024, MCP is an open protocol aimed at standardizing large language model (LLM) applications…
Critical Flaw in Anthropic’s MCP Poses Severe Risks to Developer Systems July 1, 2025 In a significant cybersecurity revelation, researchers have identified a critical vulnerability within Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector project, potentially permitting remote code execution (RCE) that…
Russian RomCom Group Targets Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant
October 17, 2024
Threat Intelligence / Malware
The Russian threat actor RomCom has been linked to a surge of cyberattacks against Ukrainian government agencies and undisclosed Polish entities since late 2023. These intrusions utilize a new variant of the RomCom RAT, referred to as SingleCamper (also known as SnipBot or RomCom 5.0), according to Cisco Talos, which is monitoring this activity cluster under the designation UAT-5647. “This version is loaded directly from the registry into memory and communicates with its loader via a loopback address,” explained security researchers Dmytro Korzhevin, Asheer Malhotra, Vanja Svajcer, and Vitor Ventura. RomCom, also tracked as Storm-0978, Tropical Scorpius, UAC-0180, UNC2596, and Void Rabisu, has engaged in multi-faceted operations including ransomware, extortion, and targeted credential harvesting since its emergence in 2022. Recent assessments indicate that the frequency of their attacks has ramped up in recent months with the goal of establishing long-term persistent access.
Russian Cyber Actor RomCom Targets Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant October 17, 2024 Threat Intelligence / Malware A recent wave of cyber attacks has been linked to the Russian threat actor known as RomCom, specifically targeting Ukrainian government…
A notable increase in brute-force attacks targeting Fortinet products may indicate the emergence of a new vulnerability. Analysis reveals a significant correlation between attack incidents and reported security flaws. Experts are raising concerns over a recent escalation in cyberattacks directed…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime RomCom Group Deploys SnipBot, RustyClaw, and Mythic Agent Variants Akshaya Asokan (@asokan_akshaya) • August 12, 2025 Image: WinRAR/Shutterstock/ISMG A Russian-speaking hacking collective has been observed exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR, signaling…
Jun 23, 2025
Cyber Security / Hacking News
Not every threat presents itself as an obvious attack. Some issues may emerge as minor glitches, odd logs, or subtle delays that initially seem inconsequential—until they escalate. Could your system be under scrutiny in unexpected ways? The most perilous actions often go unnoticed. It’s critical to consider: what unnoticed patterns and overlooked signals could indicate brewing problems? This week’s findings illuminate these quiet signals, from attacks leveraging trusted tools to bypass MFA to supply chain vulnerabilities masquerading as routine interactions. Here are the key highlights from the cybersecurity sphere:
⚡ Highlight of the Week
Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack — Cloudflare reported it successfully defended against the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever documented, peaking at 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps). This attack targeted an undisclosed hosting provider, delivering an astonishing 37.4 terabytes in just 45 seconds.
Weekly Cybersecurity Recap: Significant Threats and Concerns Uncovered Date: June 23, 2025 Category: Cyber Security / Hacking News In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the most pressing threats often manifest in subtle ways. Incidents that initially appear as minor glitches…
The Week in Breach News: August 13, 2025 In recent cybersecurity developments, Kaseya, a prominent player in IT management software, has found itself at the center of a significant data breach. This event underscores the persistent vulnerabilities faced by organizations…
Hackers Exploit PDFs to Impersonate Microsoft, DocuSign, and Others in Callback Phishing Schemes
Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about phishing campaigns that mimic well-known brands, deceiving victims into calling phone numbers managed by cybercriminals. According to Cisco Talos researcher Omid Mirzaei, “A notable percentage of email threats featuring PDF payloads persuade victims to dial adversary-controlled numbers, showcasing a prevalent social engineering tactic referred to as Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery (TOAD) or callback phishing.” An analysis of phishing emails with PDF attachments from May 5 to June 5, 2025, found that Microsoft and DocuSign were the most frequently impersonated brands. Other notable targets in TOAD emails included NortonLifeLock, PayPal, and Geek Squad. This surge in activity forms part of broader phishing efforts that leverage the trust associated with popular brands to provoke harmful actions. Typically, these messages include PDF attachments…
Hackers Target Users with PDF-Based Callback Phishing Impersonating Microsoft and DocuSign July 2, 2025 Recent findings from cybersecurity experts highlight an alarming trend in phishing attacks that exploit the trust associated with reputable brands such as Microsoft and DocuSign. These…
