Threat actors have compromised legitimate npm and Go packages to deliver a sophisticated Python-based infostealer that exploits Visual Studio Code’s task automation system. The malware hijacks VS Code’s tasks.json configuration to execute malicious payloads silently when developers open infected pro
Chinese AI company Zhipu AI has released GLM-5.2, claiming performance comparable to Anthropic’s Claude in identifying security vulnerabilities. This development signals a significant shift in the AI-powered security landscape, as state-backed Chinese models potentially match Western capabilities in
Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation disclosed a massive data breach affecting up to 14.2 million email login credentials across six internet service providers. The incident, which originated from unauthorized access to KDDI’s email infrastructure, exposed usernames and passwords store
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has exposed a sophisticated SMS phishing campaign orchestrated by Russian intelligence services targeting government officials and critical infrastructure personnel. The operation uses deceptive text messages impersonating legitimate support services to harvest crede
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, tracked as CVE-2024-43503 and dubbed “DirtyClone,” allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root level. This marks the fourth significant kernel flaw discovered in just six weeks, affecting multiple Linux distributions. The vulnerability resides
A sophisticated cloud attack technique called “bucket hijacking” enables threat actors to redirect legitimate cloud storage data streams to attacker-controlled external buckets. By exploiting misconfigured bucket permissions, dangling DNS references, and predictable naming conventions, adversaries c
Russian state-sponsored hackers are actively targeting Signal messenger users to steal backup recovery keys, according to a recent FBI alert. These attackers are shifting tactics to compromise encrypted communications by exploiting the backup and recovery features rather than attempting to break Sig
Internal reports reveal that U.S. Secret Service personnel are increasingly choosing personal devices over government-issued phones due to usability issues, creating significant security vulnerabilities in one of the nation’s most sensitive agencies. This preference for bring-your-own-device (BYOD)
Secret Service agents are reportedly avoiding government-issued devices in favor of personal phones, raising significant operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This practice, while potentially driven by usability or security concerns, creates data exfiltration risks, circumvents monitoring capabilit
Apple has removed numerous Russian applications from its App Store, prompting widespread recommendations for Russian users to switch to Android devices. The removals, affecting banking apps, social media platforms, and essential services, stem from international sanctions and compliance requirements