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DPRK IT Workers Shift to Europe Amid Rising U.S. Scrutiny
DPRK IT workers, once focused on U.S. targets, are shifting operations to Europe, posing as freelancers in sectors like defense and blockchain. Google Cloud warns of espionage, extortion, and data theft risks as these actors exploit remote work platforms, BYOD setups, and fake identities to infiltrate companies undetected.
CISA Dissects Malware Trifecta Dropped in Exploitation of Ivanti Vulnerability
CISA reports exploitation of Ivanti CVE-2025-0282 led to the deployment of three advanced payloads: RESURGE, a rootkit-like dropper; SPAWNSLOTH, a log tamperer; and a BusyBox-equipped binary. Together, they enable stealthy persistence, SSH tunneling, and forensic evasion. RESURGE modifies core system components, masking attacker access and compromising device integrity.
ClickFix Campaign Evolves, Adding Homoglyphs For Evasion and QakBot Distribution
The ClickFix malware campaign, also known as ClearFix, now delivers QakBot using fake CAPTCHAs and homoglyph-based evasion techniques. Victims are tricked into running encoded PowerShell commands, while invisible Unicode characters bypass string-based detection. Linked to Lazarus APT, ClickFix poses a growing threat across sectors with deceptive delivery methods.
IngressNightmare: Four CVEs Enable Full Kubernetes Cluster Takeover via NGINX Admission Controller
Wiz disclosed "IngressNightmare," a set of four critical CVEs affecting Kubernetes Ingress NGINX controllers. Exploitation enables remote code execution and full cluster compromise. Over 6,500 exposed clusters, including Fortune 500 environments, are vulnerable. Kubernetes maintainers have released patches, and organizations are urged to upgrade immediately and restrict controller access.
International "Operation Red Card" Disrupts African Cybercrime Networks
Interpol’s Operation Red Card resulted in 306 arrests and the disruption of cybercrime networks across Africa, seizing assets and devices linked to scams affecting over 5,000 victims. The operation targeted transnational fraud, SIM box schemes, and social engineering campaigns, with support from global law enforcement and cybersecurity partners.
Fake GitHub Repos Used to Spread SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer in Ongoing Malware Campaign
Trend Micro reveals a malware campaign using fake GitHub repositories to spread SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer. Threat actors abuse AI-generated content to make repos look legitimate, leading to credential theft and data exfiltration. The loaders target browser-stored passwords, crypto wallets, and evade detection using obfuscated scripts and interpreters.
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