Infosecurity News
Ransomware Deployed in Compromised SharePoint Servers
Microsoft said Chinese actor Storm-2603 is deploying Warlock ransomware following the exploitation of vulnerabilities in on-prem SharePoint systems
UK and Romania Crack Down on ATM Fraudster Network
Investigators assessed that the criminal group’s stolen funds amount to €580,000
Active Campaign Exploits Cloud Flaws for Cryptomining
Wiz believes the active campaign is part of a broader crypto-scam infrastructure, which uses a wide range of exploitation techniques
New York Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations for Water Systems
A series of new cybersecurity regulations related to the water industry have been set out by New York state agencies
Suspected XSS Forum Admin Arrested in Ukraine
The individual is accused of numerous illicit cybercrime and ransomware activities that have generated at least $7m in profit
France: New Data Breach Could Affect 340,000 Jobseekers
The French employment agency’s partner web portal has been accessed by a malicious actor
Clorox Sues IT Service Provider Cognizant for Causing 2023 Cyber-Attack
Cognizant handed over a password to the cybercriminal without asking any authentication questions
US Government Warns of Wide-Ranging Interlock Attacks
A joint US government advisory highlighted novel initial access techniques deployed by Interlock, and urged businesses and critical infrastructure to stay vigilant
Global Ransomware Attacks Plummet 43% in Q2 2025
NCC Group observed a 43% drop in ransomware attacks in Q2 2025, driven by law enforcement actions and internal conflicts in groups
Russian Threat Actors Target NGOs with New OAuth Phishing Tactics
A new wave of phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 OAuth tools has been observed impersonating diplomats to steal access codes
Widespread Net RFQ Scam Targets High-Value Goods
A widespread RFQ scam exploited net payment terms to fraudulently obtain high-value devices
SharePoint 'ToolShell' Vulnerabilities Exploited by Chinese Nation-State Hackers
Microsoft has observed three China-based threat actors, Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon and Storm-2603, exploiting the SharePoint vulnerabilities
UK Confirms Ransomware Payment Ban for Public Sector and CNI
The UK government said a public consultation showed widespread support on a payment ban for public sector and CNI organizations
Ransomware Group Uses AI Chatbot to Intensify Pressure on Victims
Despite being a rebrand of several ransomware families, GLOBAL GROUP innovated with the use of an AI chatbot in the negotiation process
Australian Regulator Alleges Financial Firm Exposed Clients to Unacceptable Cyber Risks
ASIC said the financial services firm’s failings led to a data breach impacting nearly 10,000 clients
AI Adoption is Driving SOC Role Reallocation Without Cutting Headcount
Abnormal AI found that 96% of security leaders have no plans to reduce the headcount in SOC teams as a result of AI adoption, instead focusing on reallocating roles
Iranian Hackers Deploy New Android Spyware Version
New samples of DCHSpy, a spyware implant linked to Iranian APT group MuddyWater, were detected by Lookout one week after the start of the Israel-Iran conflict
Fake Receipt Generators Fuel Rise in Online Fraud
An investigation has revealed novel scams using tools like MaisonReceipts, creating realistic fake receipts to resell stolen or counterfeit good
Accounting Firm Targeted by Malware Campaign Using New Crypter
An attack on a US accounting firm delivered PureRAT via Ghost Crypt, involving social engineering and advanced obfuscation techniques
New CrushFTP Critical Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
CVE-2025-54309 could allow remote attackers to obtain admin access via HTTPS
