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Joomla Flaws Exploited as Zero-Days in Active Attacks
A critical vulnerability in the iCagenda extension for Joomla, known as CVE-2026-48939, has been exploited as a zero-day since June 15, 2026, allowing attackers to upload arbitrary files via the component's file attachment feature. This severe flaw, scoring 10.0 on the CVSS scale, has already sparked a wave of automated attacks against popular content-management-system extensions.
RedHook Android Malware Exploits Wireless ADB for Shell Access
Meet RedHook, a sneaky Android malware that's taking advantage of Wireless ADB and Accessibility features to gain shell-level control over your device - and it can be controlled remotely with 53 server-issued commands. This clever malware tricks victims into granting permissions, then takes control, making it a serious threat to your digital security.
China, India-Aligned Hackers Target Pakistani Law Enforcement in Espionage Campaigns
Cyber attackers have launched a stealthy espionage campaign targeting Pakistani law enforcement agencies, breaching sensitive data like biometric records, criminal files, and personnel info. The compromised assets included servers managing police and citizen data at organizations like Balochistan Police.
Compromised jscrambler NPM Package Drops Rust Infostealer
A malicious version of the jscrambler NPM package, 8.14.0, was published on July 11, 2026, and could silently infect your system with a Rust-based infostealer just by installing it, no extra steps required. Merely running the install command was enough to trigger the payload on vulnerable systems.
Australian Cyber Agency Warns of Global CMS Exploitation Campaign
Beware: a large-scale cyber attack is targeting content management systems worldwide, including in Australia, putting many small- to medium-sized businesses at risk of service disruption, credential theft, and malware installation. The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns that this global campaign is actively scanning for vulnerabilities and compromising websites.
Armenian National Pleads Guilty to Ryuk Ransomware Conspiracy
Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, an Armenian national, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for his role in a massive Ryuk ransomware scheme that raked in over $15 million in ransom payments from US-based organizations. The guilty plea marks a major win in the fight against cybercrime, as Vardanyan admitted to his part in the global extortion plot.
The Gentlemen Ransomware Expands Reach with Lucrative Affiliate Model
Meet The Gentlemen, a ransomware group that's rapidly risen to notoriety with a game-changing affiliate model that dishes out a whopping 90% payout to its partners. This lucrative approach has helped them scale from a small operation to one of 2026's most active ransomware-as-a-service programs in record time.
GitHub Compromise Injects Malicious npm Packages with Wallet-Key-Stealing Code
A malicious actor hijacked a trusted GitHub account and used it to inject wallet-key-stealing code into 18 npm packages, including Injective Labs' SDK, by exploiting the project's pipeline. This sneaky move allowed the attacker to spread the backdoor through a series of seemingly legitimate updates.
Microsoft Uncovers GigaWiper Backdoor with Ransomware, Wiping Capabilities
Microsoft has uncovered a highly destructive backdoor, dubbed GigaWiper, which combines ransomware and wiping capabilities, marking a concerning shift in the evolution of wiper malware. This modular threat can both extort and destroy, posing significant real-world consequences.
Ryuk Ransomware Operative Pleads Guilty, Faces 15-Year Sentence
A 34-year-old Armenian man, Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, has pleaded guilty to masterminding a brazen ransomware scheme that raked in around $15 million by infiltrating hundreds of computer networks and deploying Ryuk ransomware. Vardanyan's guilty plea comes after his extradition from Ukraine, where he was arrested in April 2025.
Progress Warns ShareFile Customers of Credible Security Threat
Progress Software has alerted ShareFile customers to a credible external security threat targeting their Storage Zone Controllers, prompting an urgent directive to take immediate action. To protect themselves, customers are advised to shut down their Windows servers hosting these controllers right away.
Dutch Police Expose Suspects in Odido Hacking Case
The Dutch National Police have cracked the Odido hacking case, revealing that suspects impersonated an IT employee in a phone call with customer service, tricking the company into divulging sensitive info through phishing. This clever ruse led to a massive data theft in February.
Bulgarian Money Launderer Accused of Stealing Seized Crypto
Rossen G. Iossifov, already serving 121 months for a money laundering scheme, now faces new charges for allegedly trying to steal $290,000 in government-seized cryptocurrency while behind bars. He and his co-conspirators are accused of moving the digital assets to prevent seizure, according to a federal indictment in Kentucky.
Microsoft Exposes GigaWiper Malware's Dual Espionage, Destructive Capabilities
Microsoft researchers have uncovered a highly sophisticated malware, GigaWiper, that masterfully combines espionage and destructive capabilities, allowing threat actors to operate efficiently and wreak havoc on infected systems. This multi-purpose backdoor enables attackers to quietly gather intel while packing a punch with its suite of destructive options.
Hackers exploit auth bypass in Gitea Docker image
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Gitea Docker image, using a single header to bypass authentication and gain access - and security teams are only just catching on. In fact, researchers detected the first real-world hit just 13 days after the vulnerability was disclosed.
Silver Fox Deploying Advanced Modular RAT via gRPC Streaming
Meet MODBEACON, a sneaky new Remote Access Trojan linked to the Silver Fox cybercrime group, capable of secretly fetching modules, executing commands, and communicating with attackers. This advanced threat uses a plugin-based architecture and encrypted gRPC streaming to stay one step ahead.
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Ransomware Evolves, Exploits Microsoft Driver to Evade Defenses
The GodDamn ransomware group is stepping up its game, using a newly discovered malicious driver called PoisonX to cleverly evade defenses and continue its attacks. This latest tactic is part of an ongoing evolution of the Hyadina ransomware family, which has been wreaking havoc since 2022.
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Entra Passkey Enrollment in Voice Phishing Attacks
Hackers are using voice phishing attacks to trick Microsoft 365 users into enrolling a new Entra passkey, targeting multiple sectors including food and beverage, technology, and healthcare. They're registering domains with the word "passkey" to convincingly pose as legitimate Microsoft representatives.
Exposed Server Unveils WP-SHELLSTORM's Massive WordPress Backdoor Operation
For 22 days, a US-based server sat exposed on the public internet with no password, revealing a massive WordPress backdoor operation that targeted over 1.4 million domains. The astonishing discovery included scans, exploits, and command history, giving a rare glimpse into the playbook of a notorious hacking group.
Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Aiding BlackCat Extortions
A ransomware negotiator turned double agent, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for betraying his clients and working with BlackCat to drive up ransoms for personal gain. Martino's shocking deceit involved selling out his clients' confidential negotiating positions to the very cybercriminals he was hired to thwart.
Attackers Drain $3.1 Million Using 'Ill Bloom' Crypto Wallet Flaw
A single coordinated attack exploited the Ill Bloom flaw on May 27, draining a staggering $3.1 million from 431 wallets in a single day. This shocking theft was made possible by a weak random-number generator in certain wallet software that created easily guessable recovery phrases.
Ex-Con Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for BlackCat Attacks
A former ransomware negotiator, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a string of BlackCat ransomware attacks that targeted multiple victims between 2023 and 2025. Martino's guilty plea brings to justice a key player in the notorious ALPHV ransomware gang.
Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Duping Clients in $75.3 Million Extortion Scheme
A trusted ransomware negotiator turned double agent, Angelo Martino betrayed his clients, funneling their confidential info to BlackCat affiliates and lining his pockets with a share of their ransoms, leaving a trail of devastated businesses in his wake. His deceit raked in $75.3 million for him and his co-conspirators.
US County Pays $1M to Cyber Extortionists Amid Data Leak Threat
A US county recently made a shocking decision to pay $1 million to cyber extortionists, despite lacking concrete proof that the hackers had deleted the stolen data, after a month-long negotiation that began with a hefty demand of $3 million. The extortion group, Kairos, had threatened to leak sensitive information, prompting the county to make a counteroffer that was ultimately outweighed by the threat.