Malware / September 21, 2025
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter SmokeLoader Rises From the Ashes Hive0154, aka Mustang Panda, drops updated Toneshell backdoor and novel SnakeDisk USB worm Popular Tinycolor npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Affecting 40+ Packages Self-replicating Shai-hulud worm spreads […]
Breaking News / September 21, 2025
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at major European airports CISA warns of malware deployed […]
Hacking / September 20, 2025
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at major European airports, with Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin most affected. A cyber attack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports, heavily impacting Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations, forcing manual operations. Collins Aerospace is a major […]
Security / September 19, 2025
Fortra addressed a critical flaw in GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software that could result in the execution of arbitrary commands. Fortra addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-10035 (CVSS score of 10.0) in GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software. Fortra GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer is a comprehensive solution for secure file transfer, data encryption, […]
Security / September 19, 2025
U.K. police arrested two teens from the Scattered Spider group for their role in the August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London. U.K. law enforcement authorities arrested two teenagers who are members of the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group in connection with their role in the cyber attack that hit Transport for London (TfL). Transport for London (TfL) […]
Hacking / September 18, 2025
Radware discovered a server-side data theft attack, dubbed ShadowLeak, targeting ChatGPT. OpenAI patched the zero-click vulnerability. Researchers at Radware uncovered a server-side data theft attack targeting ChatGPT, called ShadowLeak. The experts discovered a zero-click vulnerability in ChatGPT’s Deep Research agent when connected to Gmail and browsing. The researchers explained that using a crafted email could trigger the agent to […]
Data Breach / September 18, 2025
SonicWall urges users to reset credentials after MySonicWall backups were exposed; the company locked out the threat actors and notified authorities. SonicWall urged customers to reset credentials after firewall backup files tied to MySonicWall accounts were exposed. The company announced it had blocked attackers’ access and is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies […]
Uncategorized / September 18, 2025
Google addressed four vulnerabilities affecting its Chrome web browser, including one that has been exploited in the wild. Google released security updates to address four vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser, including CVE-2025-10585, which has reportedly been exploited in the wild. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-10585 exists in the wild.” reads the […]
Security / September 18, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover will keep vehicle production halted until at least September 24 following a cyberattack that hit the company earlier this month. Jaguar Land Rover will extend its production halt into a third week, keeping operations suspended until at least September 24 after a recent cyberattack. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is a British luxury […]
APT / September 17, 2025
China-linked group APT41 impersonated a U.S. lawmaker in phishing attacks on government, think tanks, and academics tied to US-China trade and policy. Proofpoint observed China-linked cyber espionage group APT41 impersonating a U.S. lawmaker in a phishing campaign targeting government, think tanks, and academics tied to U.S.-China trade and policy. APT41, known also as Amoeba, BARIUM, […]
Cyber Crime / September 17, 2025
Microsoft and Cloudflare disrupted the RaccoonO365 phishing service, used to steal thousands of user credentials. A joint operation conducted by Microsoft and Cloudflare has taken down the infrastructure used by the RaccoonO365 phishing service (tracked by Microsoft as Storm-2246). Microsoft announced that its Digital Crimes Unit shut down RaccoonO365, seizing 338 sites used to steal […]
Cyber Crime / September 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) resentenced the former administrator of the popular BreachForums hacking forum BreachForums to three years in prison. The U.S. DoJ resentenced the former BreachForums administrator, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick (aka Pompompurin), 22, to three years in prison. Authorities say he ran the notorious hacking forum, which traded stolen data and cybercrime […]
Security / September 17, 2025
Apple announced it has backported patches for a recently addressed actively exploited vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-43300. Apple has backported security patches released to address an actively exploited vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-43300. In August 2025, Apple addressed the actively exploited zero-day CVE-2025-43300 in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The vulnerability is zero-day out-of-bounds write issue that resides […]
Malware / September 16, 2025
Researchers uncovered a new supply chain attack targeting the npm registry that impacted over 40 packages belonging to multiple maintainers. Security researchers at Socket uncovered a malicious update to @ctrl/tinycolor, a package with 2.2M weekly downloads on npm. While investigating the case, they discovered it was linked to a larger supply chain attack that compromised […]
Security / September 16, 2025
Google found threat actors created a fake account in its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) and shut it down. Google confirmed that threat actors gained access to its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) platform by creating a fake account. The Google Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) is a secure online portal for verified government agencies […]
APT / September 16, 2025
China-linked APT group Mustang Panda has been spotted using a new USB worm called SnakeDisk along with a new version of known malware China-linked APT group Mustang Panda (aka Hive0154, Camaro Dragon, RedDelta or Bronze President) has been spotted using an updated version of the TONESHELL backdoor and a previously undocumented USB worm called SnakeDisk. Mustang Panda has been active since […]
Data Breach / September 16, 2025
An ex-employee caused an insider breach at FinWise Bank, exposing data of 689,000 American First Finance customers. FinWise Bank is a Utah-based community bank, FDIC-insured, that partners with fintechs and lenders to offer consumer loans, small business financing, and deposit services. FinWise Bank notified the Maine AG that a data breach tied to the U.S.-based […]
Cyber Crime / September 15, 2025
Crooks stole personal data of millions of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen customers: parent firm Kering confirmed the breach. Hackers stole private data of millions of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen customers, including names, contacts, addresses, and spending details. The parent company, Kering, confirmed the security breach and notified data protection authorities. The firm did […]
Data Breach / September 15, 2025
Fairmont Federal Credit Union alerts 187K people that a 2023 breach exposed personal, financial, and medical data. Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative in West Virginia. It offers services like personal and business loans, mortgages, checking accounts, and financial aid, operating nine regional branches to serve its members. Fairmont Federal Credit […]
Cyber Crime / September 15, 2025
UK ICO reports students caused over half of school data breaches, showing kids are shaping cybersecurity in unexpected ways. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), students were responsible for most of the data breaches suffered by the schools in the country. The U.K.’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights also reported that nearly […]
