Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

A malicious generative AI chatbot dubbed "GhostGPT" is being advertised to cybercriminals on underground forums as a tool for more quickly and efficiently creating malware, running BEC attacks, and other nefarious activities, lowering the barrier for less-skilled hackers to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

A notorious Russian hosting service provider known as Proton66 is at the center of a series of widespread cyberattacks and malware campaigns targeting organizations and users worldwide, according to fresh findings from cybersecurity experts. The malware connects to a C2 server at 193.143.1.139. “Net blocks 45.135.232.0/24

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Krebs on Security

MAY 5, 2021

After a user logs in, the link prompts them to install a malicious but innocuously-named app that gives the attacker persistent, password-free access to any of the user’s emails and files, both of which are then plundered to launch malware and phishing scams against others. Image: Proofpoint.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 12, 2025

Skip to content Graham Cluley Cybersecurity and AI keynote speaker BOOK ME Speaking · Writing · Podcasts · Video · Contact · About · Games 🔍 ⁠This weeks sponsor: Proton Pass - Easily create unique, secure passwords. How are the bad guys spreading the malware? Integrated 2FA.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These findings come from the 2025 State of Malware report. With the right cybersecurity practices, everyday Mac users can stay safe from these emerging threats. The threat of info stealers Info stealers are a type of malware that do exactly as they saythey steal information from peoples devices.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A paradigm shift in technology is hurtling towards us, and it could change everything we know about cybersecurity. This warning comes from our 2025 State of Malware report, which compiled a years worth of intelligence to identify the most pressing cyberattacks on the horizon. You can find the full 2025 State of Malware report here.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 30, 2025

day AI Development AI security CVE-2025-49596 cybersecurity Machine Context Protocol MCP MCP Inspector Oligo Security rce Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Continue Reading Previous: From Code to Crypto Theft: DOJ Charges Four North Koreans for Infiltrating U.S. Support independent cybersecurity journalism.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2025

At the gym, the flyer advertising a free class also has a QR code. These quick scans can become gateways—not to a menu or coupon, but to malicious phishing sites, malware downloads, or credential theft. That code might redirect to a spoofed login page, a malware dropper, or a credential harvesting form.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Microsoft Windows Kernel, Mozilla Firefox and SolarWinds Web Help Desk bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog GitHub addressed a critical vulnerability in Enterprise Server A new Linux variant of FASTCash malware targets financial systems WordPress Jetpack plugin critical flaw impacts 27 million sites Pokemon dev Game Freak discloses (..)

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is evident by the apparent scale of the infrastructure behind a relatively new company based in Montenegro called PushWelcome , which advertises the ability for site owners to monetize traffic from their visitors. An ad from PushWelcome touting the money that websites can make for embedding their dodgy push notifications scripts.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2025

Yet despite their importance, many lack the cybersecurity expertise and resources to fend off a rising tide of digital threats. AI is now supercharging these threats helping cybercriminals scale attacks, tailor phishing lures, write malware, and even evade detection. AI is fueling the fire But easy access is just the start.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 22, 2022

” The DOJ’s statement doesn’t mention that RSOCKS has been in operation since 2014, when access to the web store for the botnet was first advertised on multiple Russian-language cybercrime forums. Even today, the RUSdot Mailer is advertised for sale at the top of the RUSdot community forum.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

These incidents are part of a broader trend where cybersecurity vendors themselves are becoming targets due to their deep visibility into client environments and defensive capabilities. Support independent cybersecurity journalism. If this article helped you, please share it with others who might benefit. Every contribution matters.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Review of last year’s predictions The number of services providing AV evasion for malware (cryptors) will increase We continuously monitor underground markets for the emergence of new “cryptors,” which are tools specifically designed to obfuscate the code within malware samples.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 11, 2025

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The accused allegedly developed and marketed a series of cryptocurrency applications that were advertised as tools to help people manage their crypto holdings. In reality, prosecutors say, the programs were malware or downloaded malware after the applications were installed.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 20, 2025

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 10, 2025

Skip to content June 11, 2025 Linkedin Twitter Facebook Youtube Daily CyberSecurity Primary Menu Home Cyber Security Cybercriminals Data Leak Linux Malware Attack Open Source Tool Technology Vulnerability Submit Press Release Search for: Home News Vulnerability Avaya CMS Exposed to Unauthorized Remote Command Attacks: CVSS 9.9

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Here's why A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases. Also: How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists According to Kaspersky, the malware targets iOS and Android devices. Here's how the malware works.  What is SparkKitty?

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 15, 2025

Skip to content June 16, 2025 Linkedin Twitter Facebook Youtube Daily CyberSecurity Primary Menu Home Cyber Criminals Cyber Security Data Leak Linux Malware Vulnerability Submit Press Release Vulnerability Report Windows Search for: Home News Vulnerability Report Critical Blink Router Flaws (CVSS 9.8)

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

NetWalker is a ransomware-as-a-service crimeware product in which affiliates rent access to the continuously updated malware code in exchange for a percentage of any funds extorted from victims. Each build is unique, in that the malware is inside the script – it is not downloaded from the internet. Powershell build.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2025

Combined with other known phishing techniques, QR codes provide criminals with a potent tool for collecting usernames and passwords, distributing malware, and other malicious activities. Personal email addresses would see generic advertising, but corporate email addresses would be prompted to log in with their Microsoft account.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

At the same time, AI-driven attacks are becoming increasingly common, making phishing and malware campaigns easier to prepare and quickly adapt, thus increasing their scale. Meanwhile, cybersecurity regulations are tightening, adding more compliance pressure on SMBs. Improving your security posture has never been more critical.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Make sure your organization is aware of and prepared for the complex cybersecurity risks that emerge when you mix AI and the cloud. Stewards should help scale and standardize cybersecurity practices and processes throughout the open source ecosystem. Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending March 21.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 12, 2025

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

.” Peter, who spoke candidly about the attack on condition of anonymity, said the FBI told him to contact a cybersecurity consulting firm in New Jersey called Unit 221B , and specifically its founder — Lance James. “You want to use your own software or someone else who’s trusted to do it.”

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 17, 2025

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” [Full disclosure: Constella is currently an advertiser on this website]. The user Microleaves (later “Shifter.io”) advertised on BlackHatWorld the sale of 31 million residential IPs for use as proxies, in late 2013. By November 2013, Acidut was advertising the sale of “26 million SOCKS residential proxies.”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Disguised as a legitimate bypass tool The malware campaign exploits users need to overcome online restrictions. Attackers package the SilentCryptoMiner within archives advertised as deep packet inspection (DPI) bypass utilities. In reality, the archive includes a Python-based loader that eventually retrieves the miner payload.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

This year, Spring Break vacationers are packing more than their flip-flops, bucket hats, and sunglassestheyre also packing a few cybersecurity anxieties for the trip. Once users click on the websites, which appear legitimate, theyre tricked into downloading malware or handing over sensitive information to scammers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Alexander Igorevich Mishinand Aleksandr Sergeyevich Bolshakovare the two Russian nationals and administrators of Zservers. “ Zservers , headquartered in Barnaul, Russia, has advertised BPH services on known cybercriminal forums to evade law enforcement investigations and takedowns, as well as scrutiny from cybersecurity firms.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

One “autodoxer” service advertised on Telegram that promotes a range of voice phishing tools and services. Allison Nixon is the chief research officer for Unit 221B , a cybersecurity firm in New York that has worked on a number of investigations involving these voice phishing groups.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And 2025 will be no different, as increasingly sophisticated online hackers seek to take advantage of Valentine's themed email traffic, social media advertisements, or marketing campaigns, and exploit heightened emotions and a desire to connect. Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 5, 2025

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Based on an analysis by cybersecurity news platform Hackread , the data contains dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, street addresses, and even social security numbers. Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at crowdsourced cybersecurity firm Bugcrowd offers an interesting take.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The security.txt file made available by USAA , for example, includes links to its bug bounty program; an email address for disclosing security related matters; its public encryption key and vulnerability disclosure policy; and even a link to a page where USAA thanks researchers who have reported important cybersecurity issues.

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