All news with #active exploitation tag

ShadowV2 Industrializes DDoS via Misconfigured Docker

🚨 ShadowV2 is a new botnet campaign that converts misconfigured Docker containers on AWS into a DDoS-for-hire platform. Darktrace’s analysis shows attackers exploiting exposed Docker daemons via the Python Docker SDK, building containers on victims' hosts and deploying a Go-based RAT that polls operators and launches large HTTP floods. The operation is highly professionalized, offering APIs, dashboards, operator logins and modular attack options that make DDoS easily rentable.

CISA Adds Chromium V8 Type-Confusion CVE to KEV Catalog

⚠️ CISA has added CVE-2025-10585, a Google Chromium V8 type confusion vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog following evidence of active exploitation. This class of flaw is a common browser attack vector and poses substantial risk to browsers and systems that embed V8. Under BOD 22-01, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate cataloged vulnerabilities by required due dates; CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation and continued vigilance.

ShadowV2 Botnet Targets Misconfigured AWS Docker Containers

⚠️ Researchers at Darktrace disclosed ShadowV2, a DDoS-focused botnet that exploits misconfigured Docker daemons on AWS EC2 instances to deploy a Go-based RAT and enlist hosts as attack nodes. The campaign uses a Python spreader to spawn an Ubuntu setup container, build a custom image, and run an ELF payload that checks in with a Codespaces-hosted C2. Operators leverage HTTP/2 Rapid Reset floods, a Cloudflare UAM bypass via ChromeDP, and a FastAPI/Pydantic operator API, signaling a modular DDoS-for-hire service.

BadIIS SEO-Poisoning Campaign Targets Vietnam Servers

🔍 Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is tracking an SEO poisoning campaign dubbed Operation Rewrite that employs a native IIS implant called BadIIS. The module inspects User-Agent strings, identifies search engine crawlers, and fetches poisoned content from a remote C2 to inject keywords and links so compromised sites artificially rank for targeted queries. Unit 42 observed multiple tooling variants — lightweight ASP.NET handlers, a managed .NET IIS module, and an all‑in‑one PHP script — and reports a focus on East and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam.

AAPB Fixes IDOR Bug That Exposed Restricted Media Files

🔒 A vulnerability in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting allowed protected and private media to be downloaded for years by abusing an IDOR flaw. A simple Tampermonkey script could alter media ID parameters in background fetch/XHR calls and bypass access controls, returning content instead of a '403 Forbidden'. The issue was reported to AAPB, confirmed by a spokesperson, and patched within 48 hours, but the full scope of prior access remains unknown.

European airports disrupted after Collins MUSE cyberattack

✈️ Collins Aerospace's MUSE check-in platform suffered a cyber-related outage late Friday, forcing airlines and major European airports to revert to manual processes including handwritten tickets, paper boarding passes, laptops and iPads. Brussels was hardest hit with dozens of cancellations; Heathrow and Brandenburg reported delays while operators isolated affected systems. Collins says the disruption is limited to electronic check-in and baggage drop and that manual operations are in place while it works to restore a secure version. Passengers were urged to check flight status and arrive earlier than usual.

Oversized SVG Files Deliver AsyncRAT Across Latin America

🛡️ A recent campaign in Latin America leverages oversized SVG image attachments to deliver AsyncRAT by embedding the entire malicious payload inside the XML. Victims receive convincing, urgent emails impersonating judicial services, and interacting with the >10MB SVG loads a fake portal that triggers a password-protected ZIP download containing an executable and a DLL-sideloaded payload. ESET telemetry highlights a spike in activity, notably affecting Colombia, while attackers appear to use AI to generate unique, randomized SVGs to evade detection.

Verified Steam Game Drains Streamer's Crypto Donations

🔴 A gamer seeking funds for stage 4 sarcoma lost roughly $32,000 after downloading a verified Steam title, Block Blasters, which had a cryptodrainer component added on August 30. The free-to-play game, published by Genesis Interactive and available on Steam from July 30 to September 21, had positive reviews before turning malicious during a live fundraiser by streamer RastalandTV. Investigators identified batch droppers, a Python backdoor and a StealC payload; victims are advised to reset Steam passwords and move digital assets to new wallets.

LastPass Alerts: Fake GitHub Repos Deliver macOS Infostealer

🛡️ LastPass warns of a widespread campaign leveraging fake GitHub repositories and SEO-poisoned search results to distribute an Atomic-infostealer targeting macOS users. The malicious pages impersonate popular tools such as LastPass, 1Password, and Dropbox, and redirect victims to pages that instruct them to run Terminal commands. Those commands fetch and execute a multi-stage dropper that deploys the Atomic Stealer. Users should verify official vendor pages and avoid running untrusted commands in Terminal.

CountLoader Expands Use by Russian Ransomware Groups

🔒 Researchers have identified CountLoader, a multi‑language malware loader used by Russian ransomware affiliates and initial access brokers to deploy post‑exploit tools such as Cobalt Strike, AdaptixC2 and the commercial PureHVNC RAT. Appearing in .NET, PowerShell and JavaScript flavors, the loader has been observed in PDF phishing campaigns targeting Ukraine and employs LOLBins and multiple download/execution methods to evade detection. The JavaScript variant is most feature‑complete, offering diverse downloaders, execution paths and persistence via a Google‑update‑named scheduled task.

Malware Analysis: Ivanti EPMM Exploitation and Loaders

🔍 CISA analyzed malicious artifacts deployed after threat actors exploited CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428 in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). The report details two distinct loader/listener sets written to /tmp that enable arbitrary code execution through crafted HTTP requests. CISA provides IOCs, YARA and SIGMA detection rules, and recommends immediate patching and treating MDM systems as high-value assets.

CISA Malware Analysis: Malicious Listener for Ivanti EPMM

🛡️ CISA released a Malware Analysis Report analyzing two malware families recovered from an organization compromised via CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428 in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. The report, titled Malicious Listener for Ivanti EPMM Systems, provides indicators of compromise and detection content including YARA and SIGMA rules to support hunting and response. Recommended mitigations stress upgrading Ivanti EPMM to the latest versions and treating mobile device management systems as high-value assets with enhanced monitoring, access controls, and restrictions.

Insight Partners Discloses 2024 Ransomware Breach Impacting

🔒 Insight Partners disclosed a ransomware attack that occurred around 25 October 2024 but was first detected on 16 January 2025. The firm says a sophisticated social engineering attack enabled a threat actor to exfiltrate data and encrypt servers before being expelled the same day. About 12,657 individuals may be affected; the firm offers free identity-theft protection and urges password resets and MFA.

Google patches sixth Chrome zero-day exploited in 2025

🔒Google has released emergency security updates to address a high-severity Chrome zero-day, CVE-2025-10585, which a public exploit indicates is being used in the wild. The vulnerability is a type confusion weakness in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and was reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group. Google issued emergency Stable Desktop releases — Chrome 140.0.7339.185/.186 for Windows and macOS and 140.0.7339.185 for Linux — and recommends users update immediately via Chrome menu > Help > About Google Chrome and click 'Relaunch' once the update finishes. The company also said it may withhold technical details until a majority of users have applied the fix.

Google Issues Chrome Security Update for V8 Zero-Day

⚠️ Google released security updates for Chrome to address four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day (CVE-2025-10585) in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine that is reported to be exploited in the wild. The issue is a type confusion bug discovered and reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group on September 16, 2025, and can enable arbitrary code execution or crashes. Users should update to Chrome 140.0.7339.185/.186 (Windows/macOS) or 140.0.7339.185 (Linux) and apply vendor patches for other Chromium-based browsers when available.

Smashing Security 435: Casting Lures and School Hacks

🎭 In episode 435 of Smashing Security, host Graham Cluley and guest Jenny Radcliffe discuss a sophisticated phishing campaign that used fake casting calls to lure Israeli performers, illustrating how flattering, opportunity-based lures can be as persuasive as fear-based tactics. They also cover Check Point’s findings on Iran-linked activity, the UK ICO’s warning about students hacking schools, and lighter cultural items including Endeavour and a local “Catman” story. The episode blends practical security analysis with humour and sponsored segments.

Apple patches ImageIO zero-day, urges users to update

🛡️ Apple has released iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 to address a critical zero-day in the ImageIO framework (CVE-2025-43300) that can trigger memory corruption when processing crafted images. The vendor says the flaw is an out-of-bounds write and that it may have been exploited in targeted attacks against specific individuals. The fix improves bounds checking and was back-ported from the 18.6.2 updates to reach older devices. Users, particularly those on older iPhones and iPads, are advised to install the update immediately.

Self-propagating 'Shai-Hulud' supply-chain attack hits npm

🐛 Security researchers report at least 187 npm packages compromised in an active supply-chain campaign dubbed Shai‑Hulud. The malware, first observed in the widely used @ctrl/tinycolor package, includes a self‑propagating payload that injects a bundle.js, abuses TruffleHog to harvest tokens and cloud credentials, and creates unauthorized GitHub Actions workflows to exfiltrate secrets. Affected vendors including CrowdStrike say they removed malicious packages and rotated keys; developers are urged to audit environments, rotate secrets, and pin dependencies.

Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Pause After Cyberattack

🔒 Jaguar Land Rover has extended a pause in production for another week as it continues a forensic investigation into a severe cyberattack disclosed on 2 September 2025. The automaker said operations will remain suspended until Wednesday 24th September 2025 while it prepares a controlled global restart. JLR confirmed some data was stolen but has not attributed the breach to a known group. A group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters posted screenshots and claimed to have deployed ransomware.

Apple Backports Zero-Day Fixes to Older iPhones and iPads

🔒 Apple has released security updates that backport a patch for CVE-2025-43300 to older iPhone, iPad and iPod touch builds. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write in the Image I/O framework that can cause memory corruption, crashes, or enable remote code execution when a device processes a malicious image file. Apple said the issue was exploited in an extremely sophisticated targeted attack and has added improved bounds checking; affected users should install the updates promptly.