Cryptika Cybersecurity News

Malicious actors have launched a sophisticated malvertising campaign on Facebook that coerces unsuspecting users into installing a fake “Meta Verified” browser extension. Promoted through seemingly legitimate video tutorials, these ads promise to unlock the coveted blue verification tick without paying …

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the Amp’ed RF BT-AP 111 Bluetooth Access Point, exposing organizations to significant security risks through an unauthenticated administrative interface. The device, which serves as a Bluetooth-to-Ethernet bridge supporting both access point and …

Early this month, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a novel phishing campaign attributed to the Lazarus Group that targets developers and crypto professionals through a cleverly crafted Git symlink vulnerability. Rather than relying solely on traditional malware distribution channels, the attackers have …

A recent incident uncovered how a threat actor inadvertently exposed its entire operational workflow by installing a popular endpoint detection and response (EDR) agent on their own attacking infrastructure. The scenario unfolded when the adversary, while evaluating various security platforms, …

Sofia, Bulgaria, September 10th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Kikimora, a cybersecurity specialist and a product developer, has announced the launch of Kikimora Agent, a new AI-powered platform providing accessible cybersecurity management, vulnerability detection, and asset monitoring for businesses, individuals, and students. Kikimora …

A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged targeting Google Workspace organizations through fraudulent emails impersonating Google’s AppSheet platform. The attack demonstrates how cybercriminals exploit legitimate cloud services to bypass traditional email security measures and steal user credentials. Discovered in September 2025, …

In recent weeks, security teams have observed a sophisticated new strain of malware—dubbed GONEPOSTAL—that subverts Microsoft Outlook to relay command and control (C2) instructions. Emerging through spear-phishing campaigns targeting corporate environments, GONEPOSTAL disguises itself as a benign Office document. Upon …

Security researchers have observed a sophisticated campaign in recent weeks targeting critical infrastructure and government entities across South Asia. Dubbed the DarkSamural operation, this attack chain leverages deceptively crafted LNK and PDF files to infiltrate networks, establish persistence, and exfiltrate …

The North Korea-backed APT group Kimsuky has escalated its cyber operations by weaponizing GitHub repositories for malware delivery and data exfiltration, marking a sophisticated evolution in their attack methodology. This latest campaign demonstrates the group’s growing expertise in abusing legitimate …