ThreatsDay Bulletin: Kali Linux + Claude, Chrome Crash Traps, WinRAR Flaws, LockBit & 15+ Stories
Nothing here looks dramatic at first glance. That’s the point. Many of this week’s threats begin with something ordinary, like an ad, a meeting invite, or a software update. Behind the scenes, the tactics are sharper. Access happens faster. Control is established sooner. Cleanup
Meta Files Lawsuits Against Brazil, China, Vietnam Advertisers Over Celeb-Bait Scams
Meta on Thursday said it's taking legal action to tackle scams on its platforms by filing lawsuits against what it calls deceptive advertisers based in Brazil, China, and Vietnam. As part of the effort, the advertisers' methods of payment have been suspended, related accounts hav
Malicious Go Crypto Module Steals Passwords, Deploys Rekoobe Backdoor
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a malicious Go module that's designed to harvest passwords, create persistent access via SSH, and deliver a Linux backdoor named Rekoobe. The Go module, github[.]com/xinfeisoft/crypto, impersonates the legitimate "golang.org/x/c
DoJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Linked to Pig Butchering Crypto Scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the seizure of $61 million worth of Tether that were allegedly associated with bogus cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering. The confiscated funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses used for the laundering of c
Pentagon Designates Anthropic Supply Chain Risk Over AI Military Dispute
Anthropic on Friday hit back after U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the Pentagon to designate the artificial intelligence (AI) upstart as a "supply chain risk." "This action follows months of negotiations that reached an impasse over two exceptions we requested to
How to Protect Your SaaS from Bot Attacks with SafeLine WAF
Most SaaS teams remember the day their user traffic started growing fast. Few notice the day bots started targeting them. On paper, everything looks great: more sign-ups, more sessions, more API calls. But in reality, something feels off: Sign-ups increase, but users aren’t acti
Google Develops Merkle Tree Certificates to Enable Quantum-Resistant HTTPS in Chrome
Google has announced a new program in its Chrome browser to ensure that HTTPS certificates are secure against the future risk posed by quantum computers. "To ensure the scalability and efficiency of the ecosystem, Chrome has no immediate plan to add traditional X.509 certificates
Phishing on the Edge of the Web and Mobile Using QR Codes
We discuss the extensive use of malicious QR codes using URL shorteners, in-app deep links and direct APK downloads to bypass mobile security. The post Phishing on the Edge of the Web and Mobile Using QR Codes appeared first on Unit 42.
Bring the Fight to the Edge: Turning Time Into an Advantage in OT Security
Unit 42 research reveals most OT attacks begin in IT. Learn how edge-driven defense stops threats early and turns dwell time into advantage. The post Bring the Fight to the Edge: Turning Time Into an Advantage in OT Security appeared first on Unit 42.
Beyond the Battlefield: Threats to the Defense Industrial Base
Introduction In modern warfare, the front lines are no longer confined to the battlefield; they extend directly into the servers and supply chains of the industry that safeguards the nation. Today, the defense sector faces a relentless barrage of cyber operations conducted by st
Dark Patterns Undermine Security, One Click at a Time
People trust organizations to do the right thing, but some websites and apps have user interfaces that ultimately lead to inadequate security.
Extra Extra! Announcing DR Global Latin America
Dark Reading has something new hitting the newsstand: a content section purpose-built for Latin American readers, featuring news, analysis, features, and multimedia.