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Dark Caracal Uses Poco RAT to Target Spanish-Speaking Enterprises in Latin America
The threat actor known as Dark Caracal has been attributed to a campaign that deployed a remote access trojan called Poco RAT in attacks targeting Spanish-speaking targets in Latin America in 2024.
The findings come from Russian cybersecurity company Positive Technologies, which described the malware as loaded with a "full suite of espionage features."
"It could upload files, capture screenshots
Dark Caracal Uses Poco RAT to Target Spanish-Speaking Enterprises in Latin America
The threat actor known as Dark Caracal has been attributed to a campaign that deployed a remote access trojan called Poco RAT in attacks targeting Spanish-speaking targets in Latin America in 2024.
The findings come from Russian cybersecurity company Positive Technologies, which described the malware as loaded with a "full suite of espionage features."
"It could upload files, capture screenshots
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Defending against USB drive attacks with Wazuh
USB drive attacks constitute a significant cybersecurity risk, taking advantage of the everyday use of USB devices to deliver malware and circumvent traditional network security measures. These attacks lead to data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions, with lasting impacts on an organization's reputation. An example is the Stuxnet worm discovered in 2010, a malware designed to
Defending against USB drive attacks with Wazuh
USB drive attacks constitute a significant cybersecurity risk, taking advantage of the everyday use of USB devices to deliver malware and circumvent traditional network security measures. These attacks lead to data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions, with lasting impacts on an organization's reputation. An example is the Stuxnet worm discovered in 2010, a malware designed to
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China-Linked Silk Typhoon Expands Cyber Attacks to IT Supply Chains for Initial Access
The China-lined threat actor behind the zero-day exploitation of security flaws in Microsoft Exchange servers in January 2021 has shifted its tactics to target the information technology (IT) supply chain as a means to obtain initial access to corporate networks.
That's according to new findings from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, which said the Silk Typhoon (formerly Hafnium) hacking
China-Linked Silk Typhoon Expands Cyber Attacks to IT Supply Chains for Initial Access
The China-lined threat actor behind the zero-day exploitation of security flaws in Microsoft Exchange servers in January 2021 has shifted its tactics to target the information technology (IT) supply chain as a means to obtain initial access to corporate networks.
That's according to new findings from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, which said the Silk Typhoon (formerly Hafnium) hacking
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U.S. Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in State-Backed Hacking Operations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged participation in a wide-ranging scheme designed to steal data and suppress free speech and dissent globally.
The individuals include two officers of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Ministry of Public Security (MPS), eight employees of an ostensibly private PRC company, Anxun
U.S. Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in State-Backed Hacking Operations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged participation in a wide-ranging scheme designed to steal data and suppress free speech and dissent globally.
The individuals include two officers of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Ministry of Public Security (MPS), eight employees of an ostensibly private PRC company, Anxun
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Over 1,000 WordPress Sites Infected with JavaScript Backdoors Enabling Persistent Attacker Access
Over 1,000 websites powered by WordPress have been infected with a third-party JavaScript code that injects four separate backdoors.
"Creating four backdoors facilitates the attackers having multiple points of re-entry should one be detected and removed," c/side researcher Himanshu Anand said in a Wednesday analysis.
The malicious JavaScript code has been found to be served via cdn.csyndication[
Over 1,000 WordPress Sites Infected with JavaScript Backdoors Enabling Persistent Attacker Access
Over 1,000 websites powered by WordPress have been infected with a third-party JavaScript code that injects four separate backdoors.
"Creating four backdoors facilitates the attackers having multiple points of re-entry should one be detected and removed," c/side researcher Himanshu Anand said in a Wednesday analysis.
The malicious JavaScript code has been found to be served via cdn.csyndication[
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Medusa Ransomware Hits 40+ Victims in 2025, Demands $100K–$15M Ransom
The threat actors behind the Medusa ransomware have claimed nearly 400 victims since it first emerged in January 2023, with the financially motivated attacks witnessing a 42% increase between 2023 and 2024.
In the first two months of 2025 alone, the group has claimed over 40 attacks, according to data from the Symantec Threat Hunter Team said in a report shared with The Hacker News. The
Medusa Ransomware Hits 40+ Victims in 2025, Demands $100K–$15M Ransom
The threat actors behind the Medusa ransomware have claimed nearly 400 victims since it first emerged in January 2023, with the financially motivated attacks witnessing a 42% increase between 2023 and 2024.
In the first two months of 2025 alone, the group has claimed over 40 attacks, according to data from the Symantec Threat Hunter Team said in a report shared with The Hacker News. The
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Outsmarting Cyber Threats with Attack Graphs
Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated, and traditional security approaches struggle to keep up. Organizations can no longer rely on periodic assessments or static vulnerability lists to stay secure. Instead, they need a dynamic approach that provides real-time insights into how attackers move through their environment.
This is where attack graphs come in. By mapping potential attack paths
Outsmarting Cyber Threats with Attack Graphs
Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated, and traditional security approaches struggle to keep up. Organizations can no longer rely on periodic assessments or static vulnerability lists to stay secure. Instead, they need a dynamic approach that provides real-time insights into how attackers move through their environment.
This is where attack graphs come in. By mapping potential attack paths
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EncryptHub Deploys Ransomware and Stealer via Trojanized Apps, PPI Services, and Phishing
The financially motivated threat actor known as EncryptHub has been observed orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns to deploy information stealers and ransomware, while also working on a new product called EncryptRAT.
"EncryptHub has been observed targeting users of popular applications, by distributing trojanized versions," Outpost24 KrakenLabs said in a new report shared with The
EncryptHub Deploys Ransomware and Stealer via Trojanized Apps, PPI Services, and Phishing
The financially motivated threat actor known as EncryptHub has been observed orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns to deploy information stealers and ransomware, while also working on a new product called EncryptRAT.
"EncryptHub has been observed targeting users of popular applications, by distributing trojanized versions," Outpost24 KrakenLabs said in a new report shared with The
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Elastic Releases Urgent Fix for Critical Kibana Vulnerability Enabling Remote Code Execution
Elastic has rolled out security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting the Kibana data visualization dashboard software for Elasticsearch that could result in arbitrary code execution.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-25012, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of prototype pollution.
"Prototype pollution in Kibana leads to
Elastic Releases Urgent Fix for Critical Kibana Vulnerability Enabling Remote Code Execution
Elastic has rolled out security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting the Kibana data visualization dashboard software for Elasticsearch that could result in arbitrary code execution.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-25012, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of prototype pollution.
"Prototype pollution in Kibana leads to
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PHP-CGI RCE Flaw Exploited in Attacks on Japan's Tech, Telecom, and E-Commerce Sectors
Threat actors of unknown provenance have been attributed to a malicious campaign predominantly targeting organizations in Japan since January 2025.
"The attacker has exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-4577, a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the PHP-CGI implementation of PHP on Windows, to gain initial access to victim machines," Cisco Talos researcher Chetan Raghuprasad said in a technical
PHP-CGI RCE Flaw Exploited in Attacks on Japan's Tech, Telecom, and E-Commerce Sectors
Threat actors of unknown provenance have been attributed to a malicious campaign predominantly targeting organizations in Japan since January 2025.
"The attacker has exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-4577, a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the PHP-CGI implementation of PHP on Windows, to gain initial access to victim machines," Cisco Talos researcher Chetan Raghuprasad said in a technical
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Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist
Safe{Wallet} has revealed that the cybersecurity incident that led to the Bybit $1.5 billion crypto heist is a "highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attack," stating the North Korean threat actors behind the hack took steps to erase traces of the malicious activity in an effort to hamper investigation efforts.
The multi-signature (multisig) platform, which has roped in Google Cloud Mandiant to
Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist
Safe{Wallet} has revealed that the cybersecurity incident that led to the Bybit $1.5 billion crypto heist is a "highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attack," stating the North Korean threat actors behind the hack took steps to erase traces of the malicious activity in an effort to hamper investigation efforts.
The multi-signature (multisig) platform, which has roped in Google Cloud Mandiant to
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U.S. Secret Service Seizes Russian Garantex Crypto Exchange Website
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has seized the website associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex ("garantex[.]org"), nearly three years after the service was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in April 2022.
"The domain for Garantex has been seized by the United States Secret Service pursuant to a seizure warrant obtained by the United States Attorney's
U.S. Secret Service Seizes Russian Garantex Crypto Exchange Website
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has seized the website associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex ("garantex[.]org"), nearly three years after the service was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in April 2022.
"The domain for Garantex has been seized by the United States Secret Service pursuant to a seizure warrant obtained by the United States Attorney's
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This Malicious PyPI Package Stole Ethereum Private Keys via Polygon RPC Transactions
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that's equipped to steal a victim's Ethereum private keys by impersonating popular libraries.
The package in question is set-utils, which has received 1,077 downloads to date. It's no longer available for download from the official registry.
"Disguised as a simple utility for Python
This Malicious PyPI Package Stole Ethereum Private Keys via Polygon RPC Transactions
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that's equipped to steal a victim's Ethereum private keys by impersonating popular libraries.
The package in question is set-utils, which has received 1,077 downloads to date. It's no longer available for download from the official registry.
"Disguised as a simple utility for Python
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What PCI DSS v4 Really Means – Lessons from A&F Compliance Journey
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March 31, 2025: The Clock is Ticking. What if a single overlooked script could cost your business $100,000 per month in non-compliance fines? PCI DSS v4 is coming, and businesses handling payment card data must be prepared.
Beyond fines, non-compliance exposes businesses to web skimming, third-party script attacks, and
What PCI DSS v4 Really Means – Lessons from A&F Compliance Journey
Access on-demand webinar here
Avoid a $100,000/month Compliance Disaster
March 31, 2025: The Clock is Ticking. What if a single overlooked script could cost your business $100,000 per month in non-compliance fines? PCI DSS v4 is coming, and businesses handling payment card data must be prepared.
Beyond fines, non-compliance exposes businesses to web skimming, third-party script attacks, and
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Webinar: Learn How ASPM Transforms Application Security from Reactive to Proactive
Are you tired of dealing with outdated security tools that never seem to give you the full picture? You’re not alone.
Many organizations struggle with piecing together scattered information, leaving your apps vulnerable to modern threats. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a smarter, unified approach: Application Security Posture Management (ASPM).
ASPM brings together the best of both
Webinar: Learn How ASPM Transforms Application Security from Reactive to Proactive
Are you tired of dealing with outdated security tools that never seem to give you the full picture? You’re not alone.
Many organizations struggle with piecing together scattered information, leaving your apps vulnerable to modern threats. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a smarter, unified approach: Application Security Posture Management (ASPM).
ASPM brings together the best of both
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Microsoft Warns of Malvertising Campaign Infecting Over 1 Million Devices Worldwide
Microsoft has disclosed details of a large-scale malvertising campaign that's estimated to have impacted over one million devices globally as part of what it said is an opportunistic attack designed to steal sensitive information.
The tech giant, which detected the activity in early December 2024, is tracking it under the broader umbrella Storm-0408, a moniker used for a set of threat actors
Microsoft Warns of Malvertising Campaign Infecting Over 1 Million Devices Worldwide
Microsoft has disclosed details of a large-scale malvertising campaign that's estimated to have impacted over one million devices globally as part of what it said is an opportunistic attack designed to steal sensitive information.
The tech giant, which detected the activity in early December 2024, is tracking it under the broader umbrella Storm-0408, a moniker used for a set of threat actors
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FIN7, FIN8, and Others Use Ragnar Loader for Persistent Access and Ransomware Operations
Threat hunters have shed light on a "sophisticated and evolving malware toolkit" called Ragnar Loader that's used by various cybercrime and ransomware groups like Ragnar Locker (aka Monstrous Mantis), FIN7, FIN8, and Ruthless Mantis (ex-REvil).
"Ragnar Loader plays a key role in keeping access to compromised systems, helping attackers stay in networks for long-term operations," Swiss
FIN7, FIN8, and Others Use Ragnar Loader for Persistent Access and Ransomware Operations
Threat hunters have shed light on a "sophisticated and evolving malware toolkit" called Ragnar Loader that's used by various cybercrime and ransomware groups like Ragnar Locker (aka Monstrous Mantis), FIN7, FIN8, and Ruthless Mantis (ex-REvil).
"Ragnar Loader plays a key role in keeping access to compromised systems, helping attackers stay in networks for long-term operations," Swiss
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services.
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware
SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services.
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact
Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact
Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our
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Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security
The Need For Unified Security
Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different
Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security
The Need For Unified Security
Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different