Operation Dream Job: the ultimate employment scam! North Korean hackers offer “dream jobs” with a side of malware, targeting European defense firms to boost their drone game. With ScoringMathTea and MISTPEN in their arsenal, they aim to swipe top-secret know-how. Spoiler alert: the only thing you’ll land is a virus!

The US Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s report warns of declining cyber defences due to Trump-era workforce and budget cuts. Only 35% of recommendations have been fully implemented, down from 48% last year. The report urges action to restore funding, boost diplomatic cyber capacity, and expand the federal cyber talent pipeline.

Russian cybercriminals have gone from tolerated to managed by their government, says a Recorded Future report. As the state plays puppet master, cybercrime becomes a tool for influence, with high-profile arrests and asset seizures turning hackers into strategic pawns, while ransomware operators nervously eye their next move in this digital chess game.

Keeper Security’s new integration with Microsoft Sentinel gives security teams the superpower of real-time credential intelligence. With faster threat detection and response, it’s like having a personal security butler—but without the snooty accent! Credential-based attacks beware; your days are numbered.

The YouTube Ghost Network haunted users by luring them with cracked software and game cheats, only to deliver malware instead. This ghostly operation proved that even seemingly helpful tutorials can be polished cyber traps. With thousands of videos scrubbed, it’s a reminder that today’s threat landscape can turn likes and comments into weapons.

SquareX unveils AI Sidebar Spoofing, a sneaky new method where malicious browser extensions impersonate AI sidebar interfaces for phishing and other cyber shenanigans. The method targets AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet but doesn’t stop there—Edge, Brave, and Firefox are also in the crosshairs. Spoof responsibly!

Gamers beware! RedTiger infostealer is prowling the digital jungle, hunting for Discord accounts, gaming credentials, and more. This Python-based menace not only steals data but can even play peek-a-boo with your webcam. If your gaming rig suddenly feels sluggish, you might be the victim of RedTiger’s process-spamming shenanigans!

Lazarus Group refines espionage tactics, targeting European drone developers with fake job offers and sneaky malware. The campaign aims to pilfer UAV data, potentially boosting North Korea’s drone ambitions. With malware tools disguised as harmless software, Lazarus shows that even hackers understand the art of disguise!

SquareX’s groundbreaking research unveils the AI Sidebar Spoofing attack, a cunning method exploiting user trust in AI browser sidebars. By mimicking trusted interfaces, malicious extensions trick users into executing harmful tasks. The attack targets AI browsers like Comet and consumer browsers with AI features, posing significant risks like credential theft and device hijacking. Stay alert,…

In the latest Operation DreamJob, North Korean Lazarus hackers used fake recruitment lures to infiltrate three European defense companies. Their goal? To snag UAV technology and possibly win “Employee of the Month” without ever clocking in. These cyber tricksters prove that sometimes the real dream job is hacking into someone else’s.

SpaceX has grounded over 2,500 Starlink devices that were aiding scam operations in Myanmar. The move comes as authorities intensify efforts to tackle online scams, leading to mass arrests and device seizures. It’s a cosmic crackdown that’s proving that even scam artists can’t outrun the long arm of the law—or the satellite!

Over 183 million stolen usernames and passwords have been added to Have I Been Pwned. Dubbed the “Synthient Stealer Log Threat Data,” this isn’t your run-of-the-mill leak but a treasure trove of information swiped from computers with infostealers. Time to change those passwords and maybe your trust in browsers!

Researchers at Vedere Labs discovered vulnerabilities in TP-Link VPN routers that could allow unauthorized root access. Flaws CVE-2025-7850 and CVE-2025-7851 stem from incomplete fixes, leaving debug functionality open. Apply TP-Link’s firmware patches immediately to secure your network and avoid becoming the punchline of a hacker’s joke.

AI-generated code, or vibe coding, is like handing everyone a guitar and expecting a symphony. Code quality isn’t the issue; it’s the speed and lack of judgment. Vibe coding rushes vulnerabilities into production and loves anti-patterns like excessive commenting. Remember, even AI needs a little human wisdom to hum the right tune.

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source, with Sansec reporting 250 attacks in a single day. With only 38% of stores patched against CVE-2025-54236, the bug dubbed SessionReaper is poised for mass exploitation, making it an attractive target for cyber attackers.

As machine identities soar, enterprises ditch static credentials for dramatic productivity gains, leaving legacy systems as the weak link. Managed identities, the new “who you are” model, reduce credential hassle by 95% in modern cloud setups. Yet, third-party APIs and legacy holdouts mean we’re not quite credential-free just yet.

In a cyber caper dubbed “PhantomCaptcha,” a single-day attack targeted war relief efforts in Ukraine. Using fake emails and a sneaky trap involving a fake Zoom site, attackers wielded a secret spying tool, showcasing the digital world’s version of a hit-and-run. Remember: never paste unknown tokens into the Run box!

Kyocera’s Motex has issued urgent patches for Lanscope Endpoint Manager, tackling the critical CVE-2025-61932 vulnerability. This bug lets remote attackers send sneaky packets for arbitrary code execution—like a digital Trojan horse. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, urging federal agencies to patch up within three weeks.

The Internet Systems Consortium has released updates for BIND 9 to fix high-severity vulnerabilities, including cache poisoning flaws. Attackers could exploit these weaknesses for spoofing and denial-of-service attacks. ISC urges users to update to a patched version immediately to avoid DNS servers going from “Do Not Serve” to “Do Not Survive.”

Vidar 2.0 sweeps in to fill the void left by Lumma Stealer’s decline, boasting a multithreaded architecture perfect for faster data heists. With a complete C language makeover and improved sneaky skills, Vidar 2.0 is like a digital ninja, ready to become the new infostealer champ.