PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests

Apiiro security researchers have released open source tools that can help organizations detect malicious code as part of their software development lifecycle: PRevent (a scanner for pull requests), and a malicious code detection ruleset for Semgrep and… Continue reading PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests→

Darcula allows tech-illiterate crooks to create, deploy DIY phishing kits targeting any brand

A new, improved version of Darcula, a cat-themed phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform aimed at serving Chinese-speaking criminals, will be released this month and will allow malicious users to create customized phishing kits to target a wider variety… Continue reading Darcula allows tech-illiterate crooks to create, deploy DIY phishing kits targeting any brand→

Attackers are chaining flaws to breach Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-0108, a recently disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls, are ramping up. “GreyNoise now sees 25 malicious IPs actively e… Continue reading Attackers are chaining flaws to breach Palo Alto Networks firewalls→

BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it

BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active presence and good reputation on the ransomware-focused Russian-language forum… Continue reading BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it→

The XCSSET info-stealing malware is back, targeting macOS users and devs

A new, improved variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been spotted “in limited attacks” by Microsoft’s threat researchers. XCSSET macOS malware XCSSET in information-stealing and backdoor-injecting malware targeting Mac users. It&#8… Continue reading The XCSSET info-stealing malware is back, targeting macOS users and devs→

A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094)

The suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers who breached workstations of several US Treasury employees in December 2024 did so by leveraging not one, but two zero-days, according to Rapid7 researchers. It was initially reported that the attackers com… Continue reading A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094)→

Two Estonians plead guilty in $577M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

Two Estonian nationals may spend the next 20 years in prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars through a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the US Department of Justice announced last week. The fraudulent operation “According to cour… Continue reading Two Estonians plead guilty in $577M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme→

North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware

North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky (aka Emerald Sleet, aka VELVET CHOLLIMA) is attempting to deliver malware to South Korean targets by leveraging the so-called “ClickFix” tactic. A relatively new tactic The ClickFix social engineer… Continue reading North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware→

Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe

A subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm APT has been working to achieve initial and persistent access to the IT networks of organizations working in economic sectors Russia is interested in. “In 2022, its primary focus was Ukraine, specifically tar… Continue reading Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe→