Data Breach at D-Link Exposes Legacy Information D-Link, a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in networking equipment, has acknowledged a data breach that resulted in the exposure of information considered to be “low-sensitivity and semi-public.” The company clarified that the compromised data was not sourced from its cloud systems but rather likely…
A recently identified strain of ransomware, dubbed “White Rabbit,” has emerged, likely linked to the financially motivated threat actor known as FIN8. This malware was reportedly employed in an attack against a U.S.-based local bank in December 2021. According to research by Trend Micro, the technical characteristics of White Rabbit…
Cybersecurity experts have recently identified an extensive campaign designed to exploit vulnerabilities in AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers. This initiative has been largely successful in integrating these devices into a variant of the Mirai botnet known as the Murdoc Botnet. The ongoing operations reflect a significant escalation in…
In a troubling escalation of cyber threats, a new strain of destructive malware named CaddyWiper has been identified amidst ongoing military tensions in Ukraine. This recent attack, discovered by Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, adds to the alarm surrounding persistent cyber assaults as the conflict endures. Diving into the specifics, CaddyWiper…
A newly addressed security vulnerability in the popular 7-Zip archiving tool has been actively exploited to distribute the SmokeLoader malware, raising significant concerns in the cybersecurity community. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0411, has a CVSS score of 7.0 and enables remote attackers to bypass mark-of-the-web (MotW) protections and run arbitrary…
A recent cybersecurity campaign has exploited ostensibly harmless Android dropper apps available on the Google Play Store to infiltrate users’ devices with banking malware. Dubbed DawDropper by security analysts at Trend Micro, this malicious operation involved 17 dropper applications masquerading as productivity and utility tools, including document scanners, VPN services,…
New Cyber Threat Campaign Targets European Healthcare Sector with Advanced Ransomware Techniques A newly identified threat actor has launched a campaign aimed at European organizations, particularly within the healthcare industry. This operation, dubbed “Green Nailao” by Orange Cyberdefense CERT, utilizes the PlugX and ShadowPad malware, with the final stage involving…
Recent investigations by cybersecurity firms SEKOIA and Trend Micro have uncovered a new campaign led by the Chinese threat actor known as Lucky Mouse. This operation involves deploying a compromised version of the MiMi chat application, which serves as a vector for backdoor attacks on systems across multiple platforms. The…
A recently reported cybersecurity incident has revealed a stealthy infection chain employed by the Chinese state-sponsored group known as Stone Panda. This threat actor has been targeting various entities in Japan, including media outlets, governmental and public sector organizations, as well as think tanks, raising alarms about the potential risk…
