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Phoenix RowHammer Attack Bypasses Advanced DDR5 Memory Protections in 109 Seconds https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/phoenix-rowhammer-attack-bypasses.html A team of academics from ETH Zürich and Google has discovered a new variant of a RowHammer attack targeting Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) memory chips from South Korean semiconductor vendor SK Hynix. The RowHammer attack variant, codenamed Phoenix (CVE-2025-6202, CVSS score: 7.1), is capable of bypassing sophisticated protection mechanisms put in place to resist the attack. "We have proven that

40 npm Packages Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Using bundle.js to Steal Credentials https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/40-npm-packages-compromised-in-supply.html Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a fresh software supply chain attack targeting the npm registry that has affected more than 40 packages that belong to multiple maintainers. "The compromised versions include a function (NpmModule.updatePackage) that downloads a package tarball, modifies package.json, injects a local script (bundle.js), repacks the archive, and republishes it, enabling

Mustang Panda Deploys SnakeDisk USB Worm to Deliver Yokai Backdoor on Thailand IPs https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/mustang-panda-deploys-snakedisk-usb.html The China-aligned threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been observed using an updated version of a backdoor called TONESHELL and a previously undocumented USB worm called SnakeDisk. "The worm only executes on devices with Thailand-based IP addresses and drops the Yokai backdoor," IBM X-Force researchers Golo Mühr and Joshua Chung said in an analysis published last week. The tech giant's

6 Browser-Based Attacks Security Teams Need to Prepare For Right Now https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/6-browser-based-attacks-security-teams.html Attacks that target users in their web browsers have seen an unprecedented rise in recent years. In this article, we’ll explore what a “browser-based attack” is, and why they’re proving to be so effective.  What is a browser-based attack? First, it’s important to establish what a browser-based attack is. In most scenarios, attackers don’t think of themselves as attacking your web browser.

⚡ Weekly Recap: Bootkit Malware, AI-Powered Attacks, Supply Chain Breaches, Zero-Days & More https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/weekly-recap-bootkit-malware-ai-powered.html In a world where threats are persistent, the modern CISO’s real job isn't just to secure technology—it's to preserve institutional trust and ensure business continuity. This week, we saw a clear pattern: adversaries are targeting the complex relationships that hold businesses together, from supply chains to strategic partnerships. With new regulations and the rise of AI-driven attacks, the

AI-Powered Villager Pen Testing Tool Hits 11,000 PyPI Downloads Amid Abuse Concerns https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/ai-powered-villager-pen-testing-tool.html A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered penetration testing tool linked to a China-based company has attracted nearly 11,000 downloads on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository, raising concerns that it could be repurposed by cybercriminals for malicious purposes. Dubbed Villager, the framework is assessed to be the work of Cyberspike, which has positioned the tools as a red teaming

HiddenGh0st, Winos and kkRAT Exploit SEO, GitHub Pages in Chinese Malware Attacks https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/hiddengh0st-winos-and-kkrat-exploit-seo.html Chinese-speaking users are the target of a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign that uses fake software sites to distribute malware. "The attackers manipulated search rankings with SEO plugins and registered lookalike domains that closely mimicked legitimate software sites," Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Pei Han Liao said. "By using convincing language and small character

Introducing HybridPetya: Petya/NotPetya copycat with UEFI Secure Boot bypass https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/introducing-hybridpetya-petya-notpetya-copycat-uefi-secure-boot-bypass/ UEFI copycat of Petya/NotPetya exploiting CVE-2024-7344 discovered on VirusTotal

FBI Warns of UNC6040 and UNC6395 Targeting Salesforce Platforms in Data Theft Attacks https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/fbi-warns-of-unc6040-and-unc6395.html The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a flash alert to release indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with two cybercriminal groups tracked as UNC6040 and UNC6395 for a string of data theft and extortion attacks. "Both groups have recently been observed targeting organizations' Salesforce platforms via different initial access mechanisms," the FBI said. UNC6395 is a

Samsung Fixes Critical Zero-Day CVE-2025-21043 Exploited in Android Attacks https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/samsung-fixes-critical-zero-day-cve.html Samsung has released its monthly security updates for Android, including a fix for a security vulnerability that it said has been exploited in zero-day attacks. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-21043 (CVSS score: 8.8), concerns an out-of-bounds write that could result in arbitrary code execution. "Out-of-bounds Write in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows remote attackers to

Apple Warns French Users of Fourth Spyware Campaign in 2025, CERT-FR Confirms https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/apple-warns-french-users-of-fourth.html Apple has notified users in France of a spyware campaign targeting their devices, according to the Computer Emergency Response Team of France (CERT-FR). The agency said the alerts were sent out on September 3, 2025, making it the fourth time this year that Apple has notified citizens in the county that at least one of the devices linked to their iCloud accounts may have been compromised as part

New HybridPetya Ransomware Bypasses UEFI Secure Boot With CVE-2024-7344 Exploit https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/new-hybridpetya-ransomware-bypasses.html Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new ransomware strain dubbed HybridPetya that resembles the notorious Petya/NotPetya malware, while also incorporating the ability to bypass the Secure Boot mechanism in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems using a now-patched vulnerability disclosed earlier this year. Slovakian cybersecurity company ESET said the samples were uploaded

Critical CVE-2025-5086 in DELMIA Apriso Actively Exploited, CISA Issues Warning https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/critical-cve-2025-5086-in-delmia-apriso.html The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5086, carries a CVSS score of 9.0 out of 10.0. According to

Cloud-Native Security in 2025: Why Runtime Visibility Must Take Center Stage https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/cloud-native-security-in-2025-why.html The security landscape for cloud-native applications is undergoing a profound transformation. Containers, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies are now the default for modern enterprises, accelerating delivery but also expanding the attack surface in ways traditional security models can’t keep up with. As adoption grows, so does complexity. Security teams are asked to monitor sprawling hybrid

Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/cursor-ai-code-editor-flaw-enables.html A security weakness has been disclosed in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editor Cursor that could trigger code execution when a maliciously crafted repository is opened using the program. The issue stems from the fact that an out-of-the-box security setting is disabled by default, opening the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on users' computers with their privileges. "

Are cybercriminals hacking your systems – or just logging in? https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cybercriminals-hacking-systems-logging-in/ As bad actors often simply waltz through companies’ digital front doors with a key, here’s how to keep your own door firmly locked tight

Google Pixel 10 Adds C2PA Support to Verify AI-Generated Media Authenticity https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/google-pixel-10-adds-c2pa-support-to.html Google on Tuesday announced that its new Google Pixel 10 phones support the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standard out of the box to verify the origin and history of digital content. To that end, support for C2PA's Content Credentials has been added to Pixel Camera and Google Photos apps for Android. The move, Google said, is designed to further digital media

Senator Wyden Urges FTC to Probe Microsoft for Ransomware-Linked Cybersecurity Negligence https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/senator-wyden-urges-ftc-to-probe.html U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to probe Microsoft and hold it responsible for what he called "gross cybersecurity negligence" that enabled ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, including against healthcare networks. "Without timely action, Microsoft's culture of negligent cybersecurity, combined with its de facto monopolization of the

SonicWall SSL VPN Flaw and Misconfigurations Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware Hackers https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/sonicwall-ssl-vpn-flaw-and.html Threat actors affiliated with the Akira ransomware group have continued to target SonicWall devices for initial access. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said it observed a spike in intrusions involving SonicWall appliances over the past month, particularly following reports about renewed Akira ransomware activity since late July 2025. SonicWall subsequently revealed the SSL VPN activity aimed at its

Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/cracking-boardroom-code-helping-cisos.html CISOs know their field. They understand the threat landscape. They understand how to build a strong and cost-effective security stack. They understand how to staff out their organization. They understand the intricacies of compliance. They understand what it takes to reduce risk. Yet one question comes up again and again in our conversations with these security leaders: how do I make the impact