Farmers Insurance has announced a data breach affecting approximately 1.1 million customers. This incident, linked to the hacker groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider, reflects a troubling trend of cyberattacks targeting organizations using Salesforce’s platform. Farmers Insurance has recently revealed a significant data breach impacting over 1.1 million customers. The company…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting ongoing exploitation in real-world scenarios. Among these, three high-severity flaws in Veritas Backup Exec Agent software (CVE-2021-27876, CVE-2021-27877, and CVE-2021-27878) may allow attackers to execute privileged commands on the system. These vulnerabilities were addressed in a patch released by Veritas in March 2021.
A recent report from Google-owned Mandiant highlighted that an affiliate tied to the BlackCat (also known as ALPHV and Noberus) ransomware operation is utilizing these vulnerabilities for attacks.
CISA Alerts Businesses to Five Critical Security Vulnerabilities: Immediate Response Needed On April 10, 2023, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent advisory concerning five newly identified security vulnerabilities now included in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This addition is backed by evidence indicating active…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting ongoing exploitation in real-world scenarios. Among these, three high-severity flaws in Veritas Backup Exec Agent software (CVE-2021-27876, CVE-2021-27877, and CVE-2021-27878) may allow attackers to execute privileged commands on the system. These vulnerabilities were addressed in a patch released by Veritas in March 2021.
A recent report from Google-owned Mandiant highlighted that an affiliate tied to the BlackCat (also known as ALPHV and Noberus) ransomware operation is utilizing these vulnerabilities for attacks.
A recent advisory from Google and Mandiant has uncovered a significant data breach involving Salesforce, where the threat actor UNC6395 deployed stolen OAuth tokens to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Organizations are urged to take steps to protect non-human identities to prevent similar breaches. According to the advisory from the Google…
April 14, 2023
Mobile Security / Cyber Threat
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to active exploitation evidence. The vulnerabilities include:
CISA’s advisory for CVE-2023-20963 notes that the Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that enables privilege escalation when an app is updated to a higher Target SDK without requiring additional execution privileges. Google acknowledged in its March 2023 Android Security Bulletin that there are signs of limited, targeted exploitation of CVE-2023-20963. This revelation follows a report from Ars Technica that Android apps digitally signed by a Chinese e-commerce entity may be affected.
Active Exploitation of Critical Android and Novi Survey Vulnerabilities On April 14, 2023, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the inclusion of two severe vulnerabilities in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These vulnerabilities have been confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild, prompting urgent awareness…
April 14, 2023
Mobile Security / Cyber Threat
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to active exploitation evidence. The vulnerabilities include:
CISA’s advisory for CVE-2023-20963 notes that the Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that enables privilege escalation when an app is updated to a higher Target SDK without requiring additional execution privileges. Google acknowledged in its March 2023 Android Security Bulletin that there are signs of limited, targeted exploitation of CVE-2023-20963. This revelation follows a report from Ars Technica that Android apps digitally signed by a Chinese e-commerce entity may be affected.
Google Reports APT41’s Exploitation of Open Source GC2 Tool to Target Media and Job Websites
April 17, 2023
Cyber Threat / Cloud Security
A Chinese nation-state group has reportedly targeted an unnamed Taiwanese media outlet using an open-source red teaming tool called Google Command and Control (GC2). This activity is part of a larger trend of utilizing Google’s infrastructure for malicious purposes. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) attributes the operation to a threat actor known as HOODOO, also identified as APT41, Barium, Bronze Atlas, Wicked Panda, and Winnti. The attack begins with a phishing email that includes links to a password-protected file on Google Drive. This file contains the Go-based GC2 tool, which retrieves commands from Google Sheets and exfiltrates data via the cloud storage service. “Once installed on the victim’s machine, the malware queries Google Sheets for attacker commands,” stated Google’s cloud division in its latest Threat Horizons Report.
APT41 Exploits Open Source Tool to Target Taiwanese Media Outlets In a recently uncovered cyber operation, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) reported that a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as APT41 has aimed its sights on a Taiwanese media organization. This campaign involved the use of a red teaming tool…
Google Reports APT41’s Exploitation of Open Source GC2 Tool to Target Media and Job Websites
April 17, 2023
Cyber Threat / Cloud Security
A Chinese nation-state group has reportedly targeted an unnamed Taiwanese media outlet using an open-source red teaming tool called Google Command and Control (GC2). This activity is part of a larger trend of utilizing Google’s infrastructure for malicious purposes. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) attributes the operation to a threat actor known as HOODOO, also identified as APT41, Barium, Bronze Atlas, Wicked Panda, and Winnti. The attack begins with a phishing email that includes links to a password-protected file on Google Drive. This file contains the Go-based GC2 tool, which retrieves commands from Google Sheets and exfiltrates data via the cloud storage service. “Once installed on the victim’s machine, the malware queries Google Sheets for attacker commands,” stated Google’s cloud division in its latest Threat Horizons Report.
Qualcomm Resolves Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeting Android Devices Through Adreno GPU
June 02, 2025
Spyware / Vulnerability
Qualcomm has released security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. These flaws, responsibly disclosed by the Google Android Security team, include:
CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480 (CVSS score: 8.6): Two incorrect authorization vulnerabilities in the Graphics component that could lead to memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU microcode during specific command sequences.
CVE-2025-27038 (CVSS score: 7.5): A use-after-free vulnerability in the Graphics component that may result in memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.
According to Qualcomm’s advisory, the Google Threat Analysis Group has indicated that CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, and CVE-2025-27038 might be under limited, targeted exploitation. Patches have been issued to resolve the vulnerabilities affecting the Adreno graphics architecture.
Qualcomm Addresses Critical Security Flaws Exploited in Targeted Android Attacks On June 2, 2025, Qualcomm announced the release of vital security updates aimed at mitigating three zero-day vulnerabilities that have reportedly been leveraged in targeted attacks against Android devices. These vulnerabilities, identified in collaboration with the Google Android Security team,…
Qualcomm Resolves Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeting Android Devices Through Adreno GPU
June 02, 2025
Spyware / Vulnerability
Qualcomm has released security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. These flaws, responsibly disclosed by the Google Android Security team, include:
CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480 (CVSS score: 8.6): Two incorrect authorization vulnerabilities in the Graphics component that could lead to memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU microcode during specific command sequences.
CVE-2025-27038 (CVSS score: 7.5): A use-after-free vulnerability in the Graphics component that may result in memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.
According to Qualcomm’s advisory, the Google Threat Analysis Group has indicated that CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, and CVE-2025-27038 might be under limited, targeted exploitation. Patches have been issued to resolve the vulnerabilities affecting the Adreno graphics architecture.
June 3, 2025
Browser Security / Vulnerability
On Monday, Google announced emergency fixes for three security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including a critical flaw currently being exploited in the wild. This high-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2025-5419 (CVSS score: 8.8), pertains to an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), “Out-of-bounds read and write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 137.0.7151.68 allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a specially crafted HTML page.” The flaw was identified and reported by Clement Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on May 27, 2025, and was promptly addressed the following day with a configuration update to the Stable version of Chrome across all platforms. As is typical, the advisory provides limited details concerning the…
New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited; Google Releases Urgent Patch On June 3, 2025, Google announced the issuance of out-of-band updates aimed at rectifying three critical security issues within its Chrome browser. Among these vulnerabilities, one has been identified as actively exploited in the wild. This significant flaw, cataloged as…
June 3, 2025
Browser Security / Vulnerability
On Monday, Google announced emergency fixes for three security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including a critical flaw currently being exploited in the wild. This high-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2025-5419 (CVSS score: 8.8), pertains to an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), “Out-of-bounds read and write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 137.0.7151.68 allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a specially crafted HTML page.” The flaw was identified and reported by Clement Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on May 27, 2025, and was promptly addressed the following day with a configuration update to the Stable version of Chrome across all platforms. As is typical, the advisory provides limited details concerning the…
Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia
May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk
Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…
Meta Uncovers Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns Targeting South Asia On May 4, 2023, Meta revealed the discovery of a significant cyber espionage operation involving multiple threat actors utilizing a network of fraudulent identities on Facebook and Instagram. These campaigns aimed at individuals across South Asia, deploying a variety of deceptive…
Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia
May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk
Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…
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 not isolated; data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
