The internet giant is developing an evolution of the certificates based on Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs). The post Google Working Towards Quantum-Safe Chrome HTTPS Certificates appeared first on SecurityWeek .
The AI was abused to write exploits, create tools, and automatically exfiltrate over 150GB of data. The post Hackers Weaponize Claude Code in Mexican Government Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek .
A sophisticated scam campaign is targeting users with a fake Zoom meeting website that automatically downloads and installs an unauthorized version of Teramind, a legitimate workforce monitoring solution. The attackers create a convincing imitation of a Zoom video call, complete with fake participants and audio, to lure victims. After a short delay, an 'Update Available' prompt appears, leading to the silent installation of the monitoring software. The altered Teramind installer is configured to run stealthily and avoid detection by security tools. This campaign is particularly dangerous as it misuses legitimate commercial software, making it difficult for traditional antivirus tools to detect. The attackers gain full surveillance capabilities over the victim's device, including keylogging, screen capture, and file monitoring.
A recent PlugX campaign utilized phishing emails with a 'Meeting Invitation' lure to deploy malware through DLL side-loading. The infection chain begins with a zip file containing a malicious .csproj file and MSBuild executable. The .csproj file downloads three components: a legitimate G DATA Antivirus executable, a malicious Avk.dll (PlugX variant), and an encrypted AVKTray.dat file. The malware uses DLL side-loading, API hashing, and XOR encryption for obfuscation. It establishes persistence via the Run registry key and communicates with a command and control server. The campaign showcases PlugX's continued evolution while maintaining its core characteristics, highlighting its ongoing relevance in cyber-espionage operations.
OpenAI and Google, along with Elon Musk’s xAI, also have contracts to supply their AI models to the military. The post Trump Orders All Federal Agencies to Phase Out Use of Anthropic Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: cyber valuations surge, OpenAI disrupts malicious AI use, ShinyHunters claims Odido breach. The post In Other News: ATT&CK Advisory Council, Russian Cyberattacks Aid Missile Strikes, Predator Bypasses iOS Indicators appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Anthropic said it sought narrow assurances from the Pentagon that Claude won’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons. The post Anthropic Refuses to Bend to Pentagon on AI Safeguards as Dispute Nears Deadline appeared first on SecurityWeek .
It's Friday, let's have a look at another simple piece of malware to close a busy week! I received a Fedex notification about a delivery. Usually, such emails are simple phishing attacks that redirect you to a fake login page to collect your credentials. Here, it was a bit different:
Aeternum operates on smart contracts, making its command-and-control (C&C) infrastructure difficult to disrupt. The post Aeternum Botnet Loader Employs Polygon Blockchain C&C to Boost Resilience appeared first on SecurityWeek .
This intelligence report details the evolution of malware delivery techniques targeting integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code and Cursor. The threat actors, known as Contagious Interview, have expanded their payload staging methods to include GitHub Gists, URL shorteners, Google Drive, and custom domains. New infection chains involve complex loaders, including a custom stack-based bytecode VM and PyArmor-protected Python malware. The report highlights the actors' adaptability in response to takedowns and community reporting, showcasing their use of various obfuscation techniques and masquerading tactics. Detection opportunities and indicators of compromise are provided, including suspicious process behaviors, file paths, and network requests.
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating Tesseract OCR was discovered, utilizing typosquatting and ClickFix techniques. The attack chain, named OCRFix, employed multi-stage malware deployments with heavy obfuscation and defense evasion techniques, including EtherHiding. The campaign used BNB Smart Chain TestNet to hide C2 domains through smart contracts. The malware delivery process involved three stages: a loader, a secondary loader for persistence, and a bot listener. The final payload connected to a bot control panel, allowing attackers to manage infected hosts and deploy additional malware. The campaign demonstrated a combination of simple initial access methods with complex delivery chains, highlighting the ongoing effectiveness of techniques like ClickFix and the importance of robust phishing defenses.
