Cybercriminals continue to exploit Microsoft Word and Excel documents as conduits for malware delivery as we advance through 2025. These methods remain effective, leveraging phishing tactics and zero-click exploits to infiltrate targets with relative ease, particularly in corporate settings where Office documents are routinely shared. This year, there are three…
The Emotet malware operation has significantly evolved in its approach, employing refined tactics designed to evade detection while simultaneously facilitating the distribution of other malicious software, including Bumblebee and IcedID. Initially dismantled in early 2021, Emotet re-emerged later that year and has since posed a relentless threat primarily through phishing…
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning regarding sophisticated spear-phishing assaults allegedly conducted by state-sponsored actors from Russia and Iran. This warning highlights a targeted approach that focuses not on the general populace but on select sectors. The identified targets include academia, defense contractors, governmental…
AI in Cybersecurity: Double-Edged Sword Recent developments have highlighted the growing risks attached to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. While AI security tools are designed to enhance defenses against threats such as phishing and deepfakes, the reality is that they can also amplify vulnerabilities for both organizations…
Bridgestone has confirmed that a cyberattack has disrupted operations at some of its manufacturing facilities. This article examines the implications for employees, includes expert insights, and highlights the suspected hacking group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters. Bridgestone, the leading tire manufacturer globally by output, has launched an investigation into a cyberattack affecting…
Recent developments in the open-source software landscape indicate a significant threat, as over 15,000 spam packages have infiltrated the npm repository. These malicious packages aim to disseminate phishing links, posing a considerable risk to users and businesses alike. According to Checkmarx researcher Yehuda Gelb, the packages were generated through automated…
This week, cybersecurity experts reported a notable uptick in stealthy tactics employed by malicious actors, indicating that the real challenge may lie in identifying the threats that have already infiltrated systems rather than defending against external breaches. Attack methodologies increasingly leverage AI to manipulate public opinion, while malware masquerades within…
Phishing has long been a pervasive threat to both businesses and consumers, with its tactics rooted in social engineering to extract sensitive information. This issue continues to escalate, as recent statistics indicate that phishing has accounted for more than 30% of all documented security breaches. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the…
Cyber Threat Alert: Kimsuky Group Targets Gmail Inboxes Using Rogue Browser Extensions Recent advisories from government agencies in Germany and South Korea have highlighted a concerning wave of cyberattacks attributed to a North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky. This group has been leveraging malicious browser extensions to infiltrate users’…
