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Apr 16, 2025
Lemonade Insurance Reports Data Leak Involving Driver License Numbers
Lemonade Insurance has disclosed a potential data leak caused by a technical issue/vulnerability in a third-party vendor’s non-encrypted API. The incident may have exposed customer driver's license numbers. While no misuse has been reported so far, the exposure of this sensitive identifier raises concerns about identity theft risks, especially when combined with other personal data.
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Apr 16, 2025
ResolverRat: A New Threat to Healthcare Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated remote access trojan named ResolverRat, which is targeting the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors through fear-based phishing emails. The campaign, observed as recently as March 2025, employs localized phishing lures in various languages to increase infection rates. ResolverRat utilizes advanced techniques such as DLL side-loading, multi-stage bootstrapping, and certificate-based authentication to establish persistent connections with command-and-control servers while evading detection. The malware's goal is to execute commands from the C2 server and exfiltrate data in small chunks to minimize detection risks.
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Apr 16, 2025
Pakistani Threat Actor Expands Targeting in India with New Malware Techniques
A threat actor linked to Pakistan has been observed targeting various sectors in India, including the railway, oil and gas, and external affairs ministries, using multiple remote access trojans such as Xeno RAT, Spark RAT, and a new malware called Curlback RAT. This activity, detected by Seqrite in December 2024, marks a significant expansion beyond previous targets like government and defense sectors. The group has shifted its tactics from using HTML application files to Microsoft Installer packages for malware deployment and employs sophisticated techniques like DLL side-loading and credential phishing to enhance persistence and evade detection.
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Apr 14, 2025
Threat Actor Claims Leak of 2GB of Data Belonging to Israeli Entities
On April 10th, 2025, the threat actor named "BanyuwangiXploit" claimed to have a dataset belonging to Israeli entities. According to the threat actor, over 2GB of data were taken and shared on a darknet forum. The data seems to include email addresses, along with private communications.
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Apr 14, 2025
New Cyber Attacks by Paper Werewolf Targeting Russian Entities
The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf, also referred to as Goffee, has been actively targeting Russian organizations across various sectors, including mass media, telecommunications, construction, government, and energy, with a new implant called Powermodul. Between July and December 2024, Kaspersky reported that Paper Werewolf conducted at least seven campaigns, utilizing phishing emails with macro-laden documents to deploy a PowerShell-based remote access trojan named Powerrat. The attacks often involve a multi-stage infection process, leveraging malicious RAR archives and executable files disguised as documents. The Powermodul backdoor, introduced in early 2024, has been used to download additional payloads like Powertaskel and Flashfilegrabber, which facilitate data exfiltration and further compromise of targeted systems.
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Apr 14, 2025
AkiraBot: AI-Powered Spam Campaign Targeting Websites
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new AI-powered bot named AkiraBot, which has been actively spamming over 400,000 websites since September 2024. This bot utilizes OpenAI's language models to generate tailored spam messages that bypass traditional spam filters and CAPTCHA protections. Initially known as ShopBot, AkiraBot targets contact forms and chat widgets on small to medium-sized business websites, leveraging a user-friendly interface for mass targeting. The bot's sophisticated design allows it to mimic legitimate user behavior and evade detection, raising concerns about the challenges AI poses in combating spam attacks. In response to these findings, OpenAI has disabled the API key used by the bot's operators.
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Apr 10, 2025
Endesa ENERGIA XXI- Breach - 2025-04-05
The threat actor known as DonaldDump claims to have breached Spanish utilities company Energía XXI and is selling a database containing 4,015,311 records for 7500$. According to the post, the compromised data includes national ID numbers (DNI), full names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, IBANs, and utility identifiers (LUZCUPS or GASCUPS). All records include bank account details (IBANs).
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Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
Threat Actor Satanic Leaks Magento CRM Data of 745,000 Users
On April 9th, 2025, the threat actor known as "Satanic" leaked data allegedly stolen from a third-party vendor of Magento. According to the threat actor, over 740 thousand user records were taken, including 430,000 emails and 261,000 phone numbers linked to major global companies—posing serious phishing and fraud risks.
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Apr 10, 2025
Threat Actors Claim Breach of Iran's Biggest Telecommunications Company
In April 2025, the threat actor group named Shadowbits claimed to have breached Hamrahe Avval (MCI), Iran's largest mobile operator, and to have gained access to its database. According to the threat actor, a substantial amount of data belonging to MCI's customers was taken, including full names, father names, place of birth, gender, national ID numbers, addresses, postal codes, birth dates, mobile numbers, and SIM card information.
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Apr 10, 2025
Exploitation of Windows Zero-Day Leads to Ransomware Attacks
Microsoft has disclosed that a recently patched zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), identified as CVE-2025-29824, was exploited in targeted ransomware attacks against organizations in various sectors including IT, real estate, finance, and retail across the United States, Venezuela, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. The attacks utilized a malware named 'pipemagic' to deliver the exploit and ransomware payloads, with the initial access vector still under investigation. This vulnerability allows for privilege escalation, enabling threat actors to gain system privileges and deploy ransomware effectively within compromised environments.
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Apr 09, 2025
Threat Actor Claims Breach of 8 Mexican Education Institutes
In April 2025, the threat actor "marssepe" claimed to have breached 8 Mexican Education institutes. The threat actor has claimed to have access to the institutes' internal databases, including students, teachers, and administration information.
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Apr 09, 2025
New Cyber Attacks Target Ukrainian Institutions with an Infostealer
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has reported a series of cyber attacks aimed at Ukrainian institutions, particularly military and law enforcement agencies near the eastern border. These attacks involve phishing emails containing macro-enabled Excel spreadsheets that deploy two types of malware: a PowerShell script that opens a reverse shell and a new stealer called GiftedCrook, which is designed to steal sensitive data from web browsers. The emails are sent from compromised accounts to appear legitimate, and CERT-UA has attributed the activity to a threat cluster identified as UAC-0226.
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Apr 06, 2025
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Apr 06, 2025
North Korean Lazarus Group Expands Malicious npm Campaign
The North Korean Lazarus Group has intensified its malicious campaign on the npm ecosystem by releasing new packages that deliver the Beavertail malware and a remote access trojan (RAT) loader. These packages, which masquerade as legitimate utilities, have been designed to evade detection through advanced obfuscation techniques. The campaign aims to infiltrate developer systems under the guise of job interviews, steal sensitive data, and maintain long-term access to compromised systems. Security researchers have identified multiple new npm packages linked to this campaign, indicating the attackers' ongoing efforts to diversify their tactics and increase their success rate.
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Apr 06, 2025
Emergence of Triada Malware in Counterfeit Android Devices
A new variant of the Triada malware has been discovered preloaded on counterfeit Android smartphones, affecting over 2,600 users, primarily in Russia. This modular malware, first identified in 2016, is capable of stealing sensitive information, manipulating device functions, and enlisting infected devices into a botnet. The malware is distributed through modified apps and has been linked to a broader fraud scheme involving compromised hardware supply chains. Recent analyses indicate that the malware allows attackers to perform various malicious activities, including intercepting messages and hijacking cryptocurrency wallet addresses. The updated version of Triada has reportedly facilitated the transfer of approximately $270,000 in cryptocurrencies to the attackers' wallets between June 2024 and March 2025.
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Apr 03, 2025
Vortex Telegram group Launches DDoS Attack on Poria Hospital Website
Hacktivists behind the Vortex Telegram group launched a DDoS attack on Poria Hospital's website (poria.org.il), temporarily taking it down. The site has since recovered and is currently active. This incident highlights ongoing cyber threats against Israeli online assets.
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Apr 02, 2025
Hackers Exploit Voicemail to Hijack Telegram Accounts in Israel
Cybersecurity experts have warned of a surge in Telegram account hijackings targeting Israelis, with attackers exploiting voicemail vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access. The Israeli Internet Association has reported a significant increase in cases, linking the attacks to hackers in Bangladesh and Indonesia. The method, which relies on social engineering and technical loopholes, allows attackers to seize control of accounts and lock victims out.
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Apr 02, 2025
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Apr 02, 2025
Lucid: The New Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Targeting Global Entities
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Lucid has emerged, targeting 169 entities across 88 countries through smishing messages sent via Apple iMessage and Android's RCS. Developed by a Chinese-speaking hacking group known as the Xinxin group, Lucid utilizes legitimate communication channels to bypass traditional SMS detection mechanisms, allowing for large-scale phishing campaigns aimed at stealing credit card information and personally identifiable information. The platform offers automation tools for creating customizable phishing websites and includes advanced anti-detection techniques, enabling cybercriminals to monitor victim interactions in real-time. This development highlights the growing sophistication and organization of phishing operations in the cybercrime landscape.
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Apr 02, 2025
Ongoing PostgreSQL Exploitation Campaign Targets Cryptocurrency Mining
A new campaign targeting exposed PostgreSQL instances aims to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners. The campaign, attributed to the threat actor known as Jinx-0126, has reportedly affected over 1,500 victims due to weak or predictable credentials. Researchers have noted that the threat actor employs advanced evasion techniques, such as using unique hashes for binaries and executing miner payloads filelessly. The exploitation involves executing arbitrary shell commands through SQL commands, leading to the installation of a cryptocurrency miner and establishing persistence on compromised systems.
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Apr 01, 2025
Threat Actor Claims to Have Breached Royal Mail Group
On March 31, 2025, the threat actor GHNA leaked 144GB of data from Royal Mail Group, including sensitive customer information, internal documents, and Zoom meeting recordings. The breach exposed personal identifiable information (PII) such as names, addresses, and package details, as well as confidential communications between Spectos and Royal Mail Group. The leak also included a Wordpress SQL database for mailagents.uk, Mailchimp mailing lists, and datasets with delivery/post office locations. The total leak consisted of 293 folders and 16,549 files
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Mar 31, 2025
Samsung Electronics Germany Data Breach
In March 2025, Samsung Electronics (Germany) experienced a data breach that resulted in the leak of over 270,000 customer satisfaction tickets on BreachForums. The leaked tickets contain sensitive personal information (PII) of customers, including full names, addresses, email addresses, and order numbers. The breach was attributed to threat actor GHNA, who uploaded the data to the forum for public download.
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Mar 31, 2025
Crocodilus: A New Android Banking Trojan Targeting Spain and Turkey
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new Android banking malware named Crocodilus, which is specifically designed to target users in Spain and Turkey. Unlike typical clones, Crocodilus is a sophisticated threat featuring advanced techniques such as remote control, black screen overlays, and extensive data harvesting through accessibility logging. The malware masquerades as a Google Chrome app and, once installed, requests accessibility permissions to connect with a remote server for further instructions. It can intercept credentials from various financial applications and even cryptocurrency wallets by using social engineering tactics to trick users into revealing their seed phrases. The malware's capabilities include monitoring app launches, capturing screen content, and concealing its activities, marking a significant escalation in the sophistication of mobile banking threats.
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Mar 30, 2025
Pjobrat Malware Targets Taiwanese Users Through Chat Apps
The Pjobrat malware, previously associated with attacks on Indian military personnel, has resurfaced in a new campaign targeting Taiwanese users by masquerading as chat applications. This malware is capable of stealing sensitive information such as SMS messages, contacts, and media files from infected Android devices. The latest campaign utilized malicious apps named Sangaallite and Cchat, available for download from various WordPress sites, and operated for nearly two years before pausing in October 2024. The targeted nature of the campaign suggests a small number of infections, likely facilitated by social engineering tactics to deceive users into downloading the malicious apps.
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Mar 30, 2025
Morphing Meerkat - New Phishing-as-a-Service Campaign
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform operated by a threat actor known as 'Morphing Meerkat,' which exploits DNS mail exchange records to create fake login pages impersonating around 114 brands. This actor utilizes open redirects on adtech infrastructure and compromised domains to distribute phishing emails, often directing victims to fake login pages hosted on Cloudflare R2. The campaign is notable for its ability to dynamically translate phishing content into multiple languages and for employing anti-analysis techniques to complicate detection. By leveraging DNS MX records, the actor can tailor phishing attempts to specific email service providers, enhancing the likelihood of credential theft.
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Mar 26, 2025
DieNet Claim Breach of Australian Real Estate Company McGrath
On March 25, 2025, the hacktivist group "DieNet" claimed responsibility for breaching McGrath, one of Australia's largest and fourth-ranked real estate companies. The breach allegedly involved the seizure of the company's entire database, which included sensitive data such as employee information, customer details, and business financial data (including receipts and company revenues). The group also mentioned that personal information of hundreds of real estate companies and individuals would be published. The targeting was reportedly motivated by Australia's alliance with the United States and support for Trump.
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Mar 23, 2025
Anonymous 71 Claims Attack on 10 Israeli Sites
On March 23rd, 2025, the hacktivist group Anonymous 71 claimed to have shut down 10 Sites, 8 of which were located in Israel. The affected sites belong to companies in the Entertainment, Business Services, and Social Services sectors. The group has provided evidence of its DDoS attacks.
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Mar 19, 2025
Luxury-Watches - Breach- 2025-03-17
A threat actor "HillShave" has leaked a database belonging to Luxury-Watches France, a website that sells high-end watches and diamonds and is based in Nice/Paris in France. According to the threat actor, the database includes about 100-200 unique emails and names.
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Mar 19, 2025
Threat Actor "CoreInjection" Sells Access To Israeli Digital Display Company
On March 18, 2025, the threat actor CoreInjection claimed to have gained exclusive access to a prominent Israel-based company specializing in digital display solutions for shopping malls. The access includes control over 17 Windows servers, administrative permissions within the company’s advanced management systems, and direct entry to the central server managing the display inventory, allowing for immediate content control and propagation. The group also highlighted high-speed connectivity, ideal for data extraction or exfiltration. The asking price for this access is $100,000 USD, with payment accepted exclusively via cryptocurrency. On March 18th, a digital banner in an Israeli mall was hijacked with a message saying "Defaced by Coreinjection, Clal pay the ransom", the attack could relate to previous attacks claimed by the threat actor on Clal Insurance to pressure the victim.
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Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
Threat Actor Sells Access To Israeli Automotive Company
On March 16, 2025, the threat actor group CoreInjection claimed to have gained full access to the internal network and management email systems of a prominent international car company operating in Israel. The breach includes control over the company’s Israeli network infrastructure and direct access to high-level executive and managerial email accounts. The group is offering this access for sale at $50,000 USD.
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Mar 18, 2025
Threat Actor Claims to Have Breached Clal Insurance, Offers Database for 200 Thousand Dollars
On March 17, 2025, the threat actor CoreInjection claimed to have stolen 400,000 customer policies and sensitive files from Clal Insurance, one of Israel's largest insurance companies. The leaked dataset includes detailed policy information for 400,000 customers, along with personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, and other confidential records. The threat actor is reportedly offering the data for sale at $200,000, with payment to be made exclusively via cryptocurrency.
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Mar 17, 2025
Sale of Admin Access to U.S. Industrial Firm Revealed on Dark Web
A threat actor known as "CoreInjection" recently posted on the dark web forum "BreachForums" offering exclusive administrative command-line interface (CLI) and shell access to a major U.S.-based industrial machinery and equipment company. The sale, priced at $100,000, grants full administrative privileges to the company's remote management system, which could allow threat actors deep control over critical systems.
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Mar 17, 2025
New Android Spyware Kospy Linked to North Korean Threat Actor Scarcruft
The North Korea-linked threat actor Scarcruft has been identified as the creator of a new Android surveillance tool named Kospy, which targets both Korean and English-speaking users. This malware, which has been active since March 2022, masquerades as legitimate utility applications on the Google Play Store to deceive users into downloading it. Kospy is capable of collecting extensive data from infected devices, including SMS messages, call logs, and location information, while utilizing a sophisticated command-and-control infrastructure that allows it to operate stealthily. The malware's plugins and configurations remain largely unknown, as the command servers are either inactive or unresponsive.
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Mar 16, 2025
Hacktivist Groups Claim To Have Breached Israeli Web Hosting Server and to Have Deleted 12 Israeli Websites
On March 14th, 2025, the hacktivist groups "LulzSec Black" and "Jokeir 07x" claimed to have gained access to an Israeli web hosting server and as a result, taken down 12 Israeli Sites, among those sites,
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Mar 16, 2025
Ransomware Group Babuk2 Claims to Have Attacked The Knesset
On March 15th, the ransomware group "Babuk2" claimed to have attacked the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, and to have exfiltrated 910 GB of internal data, including more than 200 thousand documents. Babuk2 is selling the data, along with publishing a portion of the data on their DLS.
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Mar 13, 2025
Threat Actor Claims to Have Breached TurkNet
In March 2025, a threat actor named hades_hgs claimed to have breached Turknet, a telecommunications company in Türkiye, and to have gained access to its database. According to the threat actor, approximately 2.8 million rows of data belonging to Turknet's customers were taken, including sensitive information such as customer IDs, contact details, addresses, usernames, and identification numbers.
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Mar 13, 2025
Threat Actor Claims to Have Breached the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines
In March 2025, a threat actor named LuxurySp1d3r claimed to have breached the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines and to have gained access to its database. According to the threat actor, a critical dataset belonging to the NTC was taken, including sensitive information related to nationwide telecommunications operations, surveillance mechanisms, and user tracking systems.
