HOOK Android Trojan Adds Ransomware Overlays, Expands to 107 Remote Commands

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of an Android banking trojan called HOOK that features ransomware-style overlay screens to display extortion messages.
“A prominent characteristic of the latest variant is its capacity to deploy a… Continue reading HOOK Android Trojan Adds Ransomware Overlays, Expands to 107 Remote Commands→

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Google to Verify All Android Developers in 4 Countries to Block Malicious Apps

Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identity of all developers who distribute apps on Android, even for those who distribute their software outside the Play Store.
“Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in … Continue reading Google to Verify All Android Developers in 4 Countries to Block Malicious Apps→

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CISA Adds Three Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Affecting Citrix and Git

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added three security flaws impacting Citrix Session Recording and Git to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.
The list of… Continue reading CISA Adds Three Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Affecting Citrix and Git→

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UNC6384 Deploys PlugX via Captive Portal Hijacks and Valid Certificates Targeting Diplomats

A China-nexus threat actor known as UNC6384 has been attributed to a set of attacks targeting diplomats in Southeast Asia and other entities across the globe to advance Beijing’s strategic interests.
“This multi-stage attack chain leverages advanced so… Continue reading UNC6384 Deploys PlugX via Captive Portal Hijacks and Valid Certificates Targeting Diplomats→

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Docker Fixes CVE-2025-9074, Critical Container Escape Vulnerability With CVSS Score 9.3

Docker has released fixes to address a critical security flaw affecting the Docker Desktop app for Windows and macOS that could potentially allow an attacker to break out of the confines of a container.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-9074, carr… Continue reading Docker Fixes CVE-2025-9074, Critical Container Escape Vulnerability With CVSS Score 9.3→

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Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter in Fake Voicemail Emails to Deliver RAT Payloads

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new phishing campaign that’s using fake voicemails and purchase orders to deliver a malware loader called UpCrypter.
The campaign leverages “carefully crafted emails to deliver malicious URLs linked to convincin… Continue reading Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter in Fake Voicemail Emails to Deliver RAT Payloads→

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More

Cybersecurity today moves at the pace of global politics. A single breach can ripple across supply chains, turn a software flaw into leverage, or shift who holds the upper hand. For leaders, this means defense isn’t just a matter of firewalls and patch… Continue reading ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More→

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Why SIEM Rules Fail and How to Fix Them: Insights from 160 Million Attack Simulations

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems act as the primary tools for detecting suspicious activity in enterprise networks, helping organizations identify and respond to potential attacks in real time. However, the new Picus Blue Report… Continue reading Why SIEM Rules Fail and How to Fix Them: Insights from 160 Million Attack Simulations→

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Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Govt With Weaponized Desktop Shortcuts via Phishing

The advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Transparent Tribe has been observed targeting both Windows and BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) Linux systems with malicious Desktop shortcut files in attacks targeting Indian Government entit… Continue reading Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Govt With Weaponized Desktop Shortcuts via Phishing→

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Malicious Go Module Poses as SSH Brute-Force Tool, Steals Credentials via Telegram Bot

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Go module that presents itself as a brute-force tool for SSH but actually contains functionality to discreetly exfiltrate credentials to its creator.
“On the first successful login, the package send… Continue reading Malicious Go Module Poses as SSH Brute-Force Tool, Steals Credentials via Telegram Bot→

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