Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has linked three exploitation frameworks, as well as several vulnerabilities that were likely used as zero-days at some point, to a Spanish commercial spyware vendor named Variston.
Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Android Users With Malicious VPN Apps
A hack-for-hire group known as Bahamut has been targeting Android users with trojanized versions of legitimate VPN applications, ESET reports.
EU Parliament Website Attacked After MEPs Slam Russian ‘Terrorism’
The European Parliament website was hit by a cyberattack claimed by pro-Russian hackers Wednesday shortly after lawmakers approved a resolution calling Moscow a “state sponsor of terrorism”.
Proofpoint: Watch Out for Nighthawk Hacking Tool Abuse
Security researchers at Proofpoint are calling attention to the discovery of a commercial red-teaming tool called Nighthawk, warning that the command-and-control framework is likely to be abused by threat actors.
Facebook Parent Meta Links Influence Campaign to US Military
Facebook parent Meta has tied a recent influence operation powered by tens of accounts, pages and groups to the United States military.
Microsoft Warns of Boa Web Server Risks After Hackers Target It in Power Grid Attacks
Microsoft is warning organizations about the risks associated with the discontinued Boa web server after vulnerabilities affecting the software were apparently exploited by threat actors in an operation aimed at the energy sector.
Omron PLC Vulnerability Exploited by Sophisticated ICS Malware
A critical vulnerability has not received the attention it deserves
Bishop Fox Adds $46 Million to Series B Funding Round
Continuous attack surface management pioneer Bishop Fox continues to attract the attention of investors with the banking of another $46 million in growth funding led by WestCap.
Chinese Cyberespionage Group ‘Billbug’ Targets Certificate Authority
A Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage group tracked as Billbug has been observed targeting a certificate authority in Asia, along with other entities, Symantec reports.
War ‘Wake-up Call’ Spurs EU to Boost Cyber, Army Mobility
The European Union on Thursday unveiled new proposals to help its armies move faster in times of conflict and to boost cyber security, saying that Russia’s war on Ukraine is a wake-up call to bolster Europe’s defenses.












