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๐Ÿ›‘ Hacker Caught Mid-Interviewโ€”Live on Zoom!

North Korean attackers are posing as job applicants using fake resumes, AI tools, and stealth malware to breach companies. Some have slipped through.

OtterCookie v4 reveals just how deep the campaign goesโ€”stealing credentials, crypto wallets, even iCloud Keychain data.

๐Ÿ”— See the full story โ†’ https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/ottercookie-v4-adds-vm-detection-and.html
๐Ÿšจ AI devs, you're the target.

Malicious npm packages disguised as โ€œcheap Cursor AI toolsโ€ are stealing credentials, rewriting code, and disabling updates โ€” on macOS.

3,200+ installs โ€” still live.

Find out how it works: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/malicious-npm-packages-infect-3200.html
Google identifies new malware linked to Russia-based hacking group

Source: Reuters
https://search.app/C7kj9
โš ๏ธ"Iโ€™m not a robot" just became dangerous.

A Russia-linked group is using fake CAPTCHAs and PowerShell tricks to quietly deploy a new espionage toolโ€”LOSTKEYS.

Targets? The usual... and some surprising ones.

Read full story โ†’ https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/russian-hackers-using-clickfix-fake.html
๐Ÿ’ช Europol just dismantled 6 major DDoS-for-hire services used to launch thousands of global attacksโ€”for as little as โ‚ฌ10 a hit.

๐Ÿ”น 4 arrested in Poland
๐Ÿ”น 9 domains seized by the U.S.
๐Ÿ”น Operation PowerOFF strikes again.

These slick platforms let anyone pay to flood schools, gov sites & gaming servers offline, no tech skills needed.

๐Ÿ”— Read โ†’ https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/europol-shuts-down-six-ddos-for-hire.html
๐Ÿšจ Exploited in the wild. No user click needed.

Google patches 46 Android flaws, including CVE-2025-27363โ€”a critical System bug tied to the FreeType font engine.

Discovered by Meta in March, it's now confirmed active.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/google-fixes-actively-exploited-android.html
๐Ÿšจ New malware drop from Golden Chickens: TerraStealerV2 steals browser logins, crypto wallets, and extensions, while TerraLogger silently records keystrokes.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Spread via EXE, MSI, LNK, OCX
๐Ÿ“ค Sends data to Telegram + shady domain

๐Ÿ”— Read this report: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/golden-chickens-deploy-terrastealerv2.html
๐Ÿ”ฅ Two years inside. Nation-state footprints. Critical infrastructure targeted.

Fortinet links Iranian APT Lemon Sandstorm to a stealthy attack on a Middle East CNI (May '23โ€“Feb '25).
Used VPN exploits, chained proxies, 7 custom backdoors across 4 phases.

Read this story โžก๏ธ https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/iranian-hackers-maintain-2-year-access.html
๐Ÿšจ TikTok Fined โ‚ฌ530M for secretly storing EU user data in China, violating GDPR rules.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Irelandโ€™s DPC says TikTok misled regulators, failed to ensure EU-level privacy, and ignored Chinaโ€™s surveillance risks.

They now have 6 months to stop transfers.

๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/tiktok-slammed-with-530-million-gdpr.html

๐Ÿ“‰ Second major GDPR fine after a โ‚ฌ345M penalty in 2023.
Chinese Hacking Competitions Fuel the Countryโ€™s Broad Cyber Ambitions

Source: https://search.app/wu6fY
๐Ÿšจ New Espionage Alert!

A Russian-speaking APT group, Nebulous Mantis, is deploying the stealthy RomCom RAT to target NATO-linked entities, gov agencies, and critical infra โ€” using bulletproof hosting, IPFS, and over 40 remote commands.

๐Ÿ”— See how it works, whoโ€™s behind it, and why it matters now: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/nebulous-mantis-targets-nato-linked.html
France accuses Russian intelligence of repeated cyber attacks since 2021

Source: Reuters
https://search.app/aTifL
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fake jobs, real danger.

North Korean hackers are posing as crypto firms to lure devs into malware traps.

๐Ÿ”น3 fronts: BlockNovas, Angeloper, SoftGlide
๐Ÿ”น3 Malware: BeaverTail, InvisibleFerret, OtterCookie ๐Ÿ”น3 Target: Your wallet, data & trust.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/north-korean-hackers-spread-malware-via.html
๐Ÿ‘€ New Linux Rootkit Exploits io_uring, Evades Detection

ARMOโ€™s Curing rootkit uses io_uring to bypass system call monitoringโ€”Falco, Tetragon, and even Microsoft Defender canโ€™t see it.

Attackers can run commands without triggering system calls.

Read โ†’ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/linux-iouring-poc-rootkit-bypasses.html
US frauds and scams report 2024 by FBI
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๐Ÿ”’ WhatsApp rolls out Advanced Chat Privacy!

๐Ÿ”ธ Blocks chat exports, auto-downloads, & AI use in sensitive convos.
๐Ÿ”ธ Still allows screenshots & manual media saves.
๐Ÿ”ธ Available now for all users on the latest update.

Update to try it ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/whatsapp-adds-advanced-chat-privacy-to.html
โš ๏ธ Target: Russian Military!

Android.Spy.1292.origin spyware steals data via fake Alpine Quest apps.

โ€” Spread via fake Telegram & Rus. app stores
โ€” Steals loc., contacts, files
โ€” Sends data to Telegram bot, runs hidden malware

Doctor Web says it mimics Alpine Quest Pro, widely used in military zones.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/android-spyware-disguised-as-alpine.html

๐Ÿ‘€ Kaspersky found a Windows backdoor in fake ViPNet updates targeting Russian government, finance, and industry.
My weekend plan is to dive deeper into networking and get plenty of hands-on practice. I might even work on building a more complex network setup โ€” Iโ€™m sure the results will be exciting to see.
I woke up feeling really tired, but Iโ€™m determined to push through and get things done today. Iโ€™ve got a cybersecurity class in less than 3 hours, so I need to get myself prepped and mentally ready before it starts.
Incase you are wondering what a GUI is

A GUI stands for Graphical User Interface.

Itโ€™s the visual part of a computer that you interact with โ€” like windows, icons, buttons, and menus โ€” instead of typing commands.

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Example:
โ€ข GUI: Clicking a folder to open it, dragging files, using apps with buttons and sliders.
โ€ข Command Line (CLI): Typing cd Documents to go into a folder or ls to list files.

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In Linux, some distros like Ubuntu come with a GUI by default, but you can also run it entirely through the terminal (CLI), which is what makes it feel more โ€œhands-onโ€ and fun โ€” especially for tech-savvy folks like you.๐Ÿ˜‰
Linux is actually pretty fun โ€” using all those commands makes it exciting. You donโ€™t even need a GUI; just writing code to get things done is part of the thrill.
๐Ÿšจ New Tactics from Russian Hackers!

Since March 2025, Russian threat groups UTA0352 & UTA0355 are targeting Ukraine-linked orgs via Microsoft 365 OAuth abuse.

No fake sitesโ€”just official Microsoft URLs, real Signal/WhatsApp invites, and compromised Ukrainian Gov accounts.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/russian-hackers-exploit-microsoft-oauth.html
๐Ÿ”ฅ Google pulls the plug on third-party cookie prompts in Chrome.

No more new pop-ups โ€” just Incognito upgrades & IP protection by Q3 2025.

While Firefox & Safari banned 3rd-party cookies in 2020, Google stallsโ€”caught between privacy & profit.

Read โ€” https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/google-drops-cookie-prompt-in-chrome.html
โ€œThis year, Iโ€™m focused on achieving a cybersecurity certification โ€” itโ€™s my top priority. How about you? Whatโ€™s your goal?โ€
A few reminders for today:
โ€ข Use MFA everywhere
โ€ข Keep systems and software updated
โ€ข Train your team โ€” humans are often the weakest link
โ€ข Donโ€™t trust, always verify

Stay sharp, stay secure.

#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #MFA #Phishing #ZeroTrust #TechTips #Warpcast
๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Kimsuky is backโ€”and digging deep.

A new Larva-24005 campaign is exploiting old RDP bugs (BlueKeep, CVE-2019-0708) to breach systems in South Korea, Japan & beyondโ€”with targets across energy, finance & tech.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/kimsuky-exploits-bluekeep-rdp.html
๐Ÿšจ Surge in cyberattacks tied to Russian bulletproof host Proton66 since Jan 8, 2025.

New research links it to brute-force, malware, ransomwareโ€”even traffic routed via Kaspersky Labโ€™s network path.

Attackers exploit 2024โ€“25 zero-days, deploy SuperBlack & WeaXor ransomware, and run phishing via hacked WordPress sites.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/hackers-abuse-russian-bulletproof-host.html
In a small organizational setup, incorporating network switches can offer significant advantages over relying solely on wireless connectivity. Switches provide a more stable and reliable connection by directly linking devices through Ethernet. This results in:
โ€ข Consistent high-speed data transfer, ideal for file sharing and real-time applications
โ€ข Reduced latency and interference, ensuring smooth performance even in high-traffic environments
โ€ข Enhanced security, as wired connections are less susceptible to unauthorized access compared to Wi-Fi
โ€ข Scalability and manageability, making it easier to expand and control the network as the business grows

While wireless access has its place for mobility, a switch-based infrastructure ensures efficiency, performance, and dependability โ€” all critical for day-to-day operations in a professional setting.

#Networking #ITInfrastructure #SmallBusiness #TechSolutions #WiredVsWireless #Cybersecurity
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๐Ÿšจ Russiaโ€™s APT29 hits EU diplomats with new malware disguised as wine-tasting invites.

๐Ÿท GRAPELOADER is a stealthy first-stage loader hidden in โ€œwine-zipโ€
๐ŸŽฏ Targets: European Ministries of Foreign Affairs
๐Ÿ”„ Launches WINELOADER for deep system access

๐Ÿ”— Full report: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/apt29-deploys-grapeloader-malware.html
๐Ÿ‘€ Attackers are now using multi-stage payloads that slip past detectionโ€”via simple tricks, not complex code.

One phishing email = 3 malware strains:
โ€ข Agent Tesla
โ€ข Remcos RAT
โ€ข XLoader

๐Ÿ” Plus: a new MysterySnail variant is targeting Mongolia & Russiaโ€”40+ commands, remote access, and evasion built-in.

โžก๏ธ See the full analysis: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/multi-stage-malware-attack-uses-jse-and.html
๐Ÿšจ New XorDDoS Variant Targets U.S. Servers!

The malware is now hijacking Docker and Linux systems via SSH brute-force attacks.

A new โ€œVIPโ€ controller spotted in 2024 suggests itโ€™s being sold as a service, expanding botnet operations.

Full story โ†’ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/experts-uncover-new-xorddos-controller.html