North Korean Hackers Deploy EtherRAT Malware in React2Shell Exploits
Sysdig discovered North Korea-linked EtherRAT, a stealthy new backdoor using Ethereum smart contracts for C2 after exploiting the critical React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182).
New Portuguese Law Shields Ethical Hackers from Prosecution
Portugal updates its cybercrime law (Decree Law 125/2025) to grant ethical hackers a 'safe harbour' from prosecution. Learn the strict rules researchers must follow, including immediate disclosure to the CNCS, and how other nations are following this trend.
Spiderman Phishing Kit Targets European Banks with Real-Time Credential Theft
Varonis threat analysts warn about Spiderman, a dangerous new kit that automates attacks against European banks and crypto customers, stealing a victim’s full identity profile.
Police Dismantle EUR 700 Million Crypto Scam That Used Deepfakes
Europol and Eurojust led a massive international police operation that successfully dismantled a crypto fraud network that laundered over €700M using deepfake ads.
New GeminiJack 0-Click Flaw in Gemini AI Exposed Users to Data Leaks
Google AI systems (Gemini Enterprise) had a critical 'GeminiJack' security flaw allowing attackers to steal Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data with no clicks.
New JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Drops NetSupport RAT Through Infected Sites
Securonix Threat Research details the complex JS#SMUGGLER campaign, a three-step web attack using obfuscated JavaScript and hidden HTA files to install the NetSupport RAT on user Windows desktops, granting hackers full remote control and persistent access.
Over 70 Domains Used in Months-Long Phishing Spree Against US Universities
Infoblox Threat Intel reports a campaign that used the Evilginx phishing kit to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and steal credentials from 18 US universities between April and November 2025.
Chinese State Hackers Use New BRICKSTORM Malware Against VMware Systems
CISA, NSA, and Canadian Cyber Centre warn that PRC state-sponsored hackers are using BRICKSTORM, a stealthy Go-based backdoor, for long-term espionage in Government and IT networks.
Critical ‘React2Shell’ Vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) is Being Actively Exploited
React2Shell, a critical, max-severity flaw (CVE-2025-55182) allows unauthenticated RCE in React and Next.js. Security researchers confirm active exploitation. Update immediately!
New Variant of ClayRat Android Spyware Seize Full Device Control
The dangerous ClayRat Android spyware has evolved, gaining the ability to steal PINs, record screens, and disable security by abusing Accessibility Services. Users must beware of fake apps spreading through phishing sites and Dropbox.