Godfather Android trojan uses virtualization to hijack banking and crypto apps, stealing user funds, warns mobile security firm Zimperium. Zimperium zLabs has uncovered a major evolution of the GodFather Android trojan, which uses on-device virtualization to hijack real banking and crypto apps. Instead of using fake overlays, the malware creates a sandbox on the victim’s […]
A cyberattack pushed the German napkin firm Fasana into insolvency, likely worsening existing financial troubles and serving as the final blow. German napkin maker Fasana filed for insolvency after a major cyberattack on May 19 paralyzed its systems, halting over €250K in orders the next day. The napkin factory is located in Stotzheim, Germany, and […]
Researchers discovered the largest data breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials, likely due to multiple infostealers. Researchers announced the discovery of what appears to be the largest data breach ever recorded, with an astonishing 16 billion login credentials exposed. The ongoing investigation, which began earlier this year, suggests that the credentials were collected through […]
Java-based malware targets Minecraft users via fake cheat tools, utilizing the Stargazers Ghost Network distribution-as-a-service (DaaS). Check Point researchers found a multi-stage malware on GitHub targeting Minecraft users via Stargazers DaaS, using Java/.NET stealers disguised as cheat tools. Minecraft, one of the world’s most popular games with over 200 million monthly players and 300 million […]
Attackers exploit CVE-2025-3248 in Langflow servers to deliver Flodrix botnet via downloader scripts, Trend Research reports. Trend Research uncovered an ongoing campaign exploiting the vulnerability CVE-2025-3248 to deliver the Flodrix botnet. Attackers exploit the flaw to run scripts on Langflow servers, downloading and installing Flodrix malware. “If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, threat actors behind […]
GreyNoise researchers have observed exploit attempts targeting the remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. On June 16, GreyNoise researchers detected exploit attempts targeting CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), a remote code execution flaw impacting Zyxel IKE decoders over UDP port 500. “Exploitation attempts against CVE-2023-28771 were minimal throughout recent weeks. On June 16, GreyNoise observed […]
Anubis RaaS now includes a wiper module, permanently deleting files. Active since Dec 2024, it launched an affiliate program in Feb 2025. Anubis is a new RaaS that combines file encryption capability with a rare “wipe mode,” permanently deleting files and preventing recovery even after ransom payment. Anubis operates a flexible affiliate program that has […]
Insik Group analyzed the new Predator spyware infrastructure and discovered it’s still gaining users despite U.S. sanctions since July 2023. Despite earlier declines in activity due to U.S. sanctions and public exposure, Predator spyware has resurged. Insikt Group analyzed a renewed infrastructure linked to the commercial spyware company and identified a new customer in Mozambique, […]
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