Gigabyte UEFI Under Fire
Recent research has revealed that over 240 models of Gigabyte motherboards contain vulnerabilities in their UEFI firmware that allow attackers with administrator privileges to inject bootkit malware. These flaws bypass Secure Boot, enabling persistent infection that survives operating system reinstallations, compromise firmware, or even hardware replacement. Under the Hood Vulnerabilities tracked as CVE‑2025‑7026 to CVE‑2025‑7029 […]
Securing Crypto with AADAPT
The rise of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed financial ecosystems worldwide, offering speed, accessibility, and innovation. But with progress comes risk. Attackers have increasingly exploited vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges, wallets, smart contracts, and blockchains. To address these growing threats, MITRE has introduced the AADAPT (Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies) framework – the […]
CHM Files: A Hidden Threat
Attackers have begun reviving a legacy attack vector by weaponizing Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files to deliver multi-stage malware. A malicious CHM named “deklaracja.chm,” uploaded from Poland on June 30, 2025, exploits Windows’ built-in help viewer to run hidden scripts and deploy payloads without user suspicion. Once executed, the CHM renders a legitimate-looking help […]
Gravity Forms Breach
The recent breach of Gravity Forms, one of the most popular WordPress plugins, has sent shockwaves through the digital landscape. By compromising the supply chain of this trusted plugin, attackers gained a foothold in millions of websites worldwide. This incident demonstrates that even the most trusted tools and vendors can introduce vulnerabilities into your environment. […]
AI-Powered Impersonation
On July 8, 2025, a sophisticated cyberattack was uncovered where an AI-generated impersonator posed as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, targeting high-ranking officials through voice and text messages. The attacker utilized advanced AI tools to mimic Rubio’s voice and writing style, sending messages via encrypted platforms to at least five senior figures, including foreign […]
Ransom Gangs at War
On July 7, 2025, a notable escalation occurred within the cybercriminal underworld. Two of the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations-DragonForce and RansomHub-are now openly clashing in a bid for dominance over affiliates, territory, and reputation. The internal conflict between these syndicates isn’t just a matter of underground power play; it directly signals a growing risk […]
Enterprise Risk: Red Tools
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging legitimate cybersecurity tools to carry out malicious activities. One such tool, Shellter, originally designed to aid red team operations and penetration testers, has recently been exploited by threat actors to deploy information-stealing malware such as Agent Tesla and RisePro. The Shellter Compromise Shellter is a dynamic shellcode injection tool used by […]
Grafana Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: What DevOps Teams Must Do No
On July 5, 2025, critical zero-day vulnerabilities were disclosed in Grafana’s Image Renderer and Synthetic Monitoring Agent, threatening the security of organizations that rely on these tools for monitoring, visualization, and DevOps workflows. These flaws allow remote code execution and manipulation of rendering processes, presenting significant risks for technology providers, cloud services, DevOps teams, and industrial automation […]
CitrixBleed 2: Why Gateway Security Cannot Be Ignored
On July 5, 2025, a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a serious vulnerability—dubbed CitrixBleed 2-was released publicly. This exploit demonstrates how attackers can extract sensitive memory data from Citrix NetScaler (ADC) devices, potentially compromising enterprise networks. This discovery follows the notorious CitrixBleed (2023) incident, which led to breaches of major organizations and governments. CitrixBleed 2 proves that gateway devices remain […]
ICS Flaws Demand Action Now
On July 4, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued four significant advisories exposing serious vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) hardware from Hitachi Energy and Mitsubishi Electric. These advisories highlight flaws in equipment widely deployed in critical infrastructure, including energy grids, utilities, and manufacturing plants, raising urgent concerns about the resilience of operational […]