A newly emerging service known as Dark Utilities has gained popularity among cybercriminals, with approximately 3,000 users drawn to its capability to provide command-and-control (C2) services aimed at seizing control of compromised systems. This platform has positioned itself as a “C2-as-a-Service” (C2aaS), marketed for tasks including remote access, command execution,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Attackers Conceal Malware Within Vector Image Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings indicate that hackers have utilized artificial intelligence-generated code to embed malware in a sophisticated phishing campaign, according to insights from Microsoft. This malware…
Cloudflare has announced the successful mitigation of the largest recorded DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack to date, which peaked at an astonishing 22.2 terabits per second and included 10.6 billion packets per second. This unprecedented event was identified and countered automatically by Cloudflare’s robust network infrastructure. Despite its severity, the attack…
A significant security breach has been reported involving a coordinated attack targeting numerous browser extensions, designed to inject malicious code for the purpose of credential theft. Over 25 browser extensions with a combined user base exceeding two million have been compromised. LayerX, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the protection of…
As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, businesses are increasingly turning to insurers for effective strategies on proactive protection and prevention. Recent findings from Traveler’s latest Risk Index reveal that an impressive 86% of business leaders express confidence in the cybersecurity guidance offered by insurance carriers, surpassing their trust in third-party…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated attention to a critical vulnerability affecting the Craft content management system (CMS) by incorporating it into its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action is prompted by confirmed instances of active exploitation associated with this flaw. Identified as CVE-2025-23209, this…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an urgent alert regarding significant security flaws found in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder and decoder devices. Such vulnerabilities, if not addressed, may allow malicious entities to generate fake emergency alerts across various broadcasting mediums, including television, radio, and cable networks.…
In a significant legal development, U.S. prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old from the U.K., in connection with his alleged involvement as a central figure in Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime organization implicated in extortion schemes totaling over $115 million. These accusations, which emerged as Jubair…
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Supermicro Motherboards Expose Servers to Exploits Recent security findings have revealed significant vulnerabilities in servers powered by motherboards sold by Supermicro. These high-severity flaws enable attackers to remotely install malicious firmware that operates prior to the system’s operating system, resulting in infections that are challenging to…
