Kimsuky Hackers Attacking Users via Weaponized QR Code to Deliver Malicious Mobile App

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The North Korean state-linked threat group Kimsuky has expanded its attack methods by distributing a dangerous mobile malware through weaponized QR codes, targeting users through sophisticated phishing sites that imitate …

Operation ForumTrol Known for Exploiting Chrome 0-Day Attacking Users With New Phishing Campaign

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Operation ForumTrol, an advanced persistent threat group, has launched a new targeted phishing campaign against Russian political scientists and researchers. This sophisticated operation continues the group’s pattern of cyberattacks that …

Hackers Could Take Control of Car Dashboard by Hacking Its Modem

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Modern vehicles are increasingly defined by their connectivity, transforming them into sophisticated IoT devices on wheels. While this digital evolution enhances the driving experience, it introduces severe security risks. A …

Microsoft Desktop Windows Manager Out-Of-Bounds Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

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Microsoft has confirmed a critical out-of-bounds vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM on affected Windows systems. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-55681, …

Microsoft Asks IT Admins to Contact for Fix Related to Windows IIS Failure Issues

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Microsoft has confirmed that its December 2025 Windows security update (KB5071546, OS Build 19045.6691) is causing Message Queuing (MSMQ) failures, leading to widespread IIS site crashes. First reported on December …

Chinese Hackers Using Custom ShadowPad IIS Listener Module to Turn Compromised Servers into Active Nodes

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The group employs a custom ShadowPad IIS Listener module to transform compromised servers into a resilient, distributed relay network. This approach allows attackers to route malicious traffic through victim infrastructure, …

Singularity Linux Kernel Rootkit with New Feature Prevents Detection

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Singularity, a sophisticated Linux kernel rootkit designed for Linux kernel versions 6.x, has gained significant attention from the cybersecurity community for its advanced stealth mechanisms and powerful capabilities. This kernel …

CISA Adds Fortinet Vulnerability to KEV Catalog After Active Exploitation

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CISA has officially added CVE-2025-59718 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on December 16, 2025. Designating a critical deadline of December 23, 2025, for organizations to apply necessary remediation …

New Moonwalk++ PoC Shows How Malware Can Spoof Windows Call Stacks and Evade Elastic-Inspired Rules

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A sophisticated proof-of-concept demonstrating how malware can bypass advanced call stack detection mechanisms increasingly adopted by enterprise security vendors like Elastic. The new Moonwalk++ technique extends prior stack-spoofing research and reveals critical …