Confucius is targeting Pakistan with a new phishing campaign using WooperStealer and Anondoor malware. This South Asian hacking group, active since 2013, is known for its adaptability, employing techniques like DLL side-loading and Python-based backdoors. Their latest antics confirm Confucius’s persistence and technical agility, making them the hackers to watch—or rather, avoid!

Executives, beware! Alleged Clop ransomware emails are making their rounds, claiming stolen data from Oracle E-Business Suite. Yet, with mimicry rampant in the cybercrime world, this could just be a case of digital dress-up. Google and Mandiant are on the case, but the jury’s still out on this mysterious act.

The ENISA 2025 Threat Landscape report reveals a cyber soap opera where 18.2% of attacks target operational technology. Hacktivists, often masquerading as politically-driven while being state-sponsored, add to the drama. Groups like NoName057(16) and Z-Pentest Alliance are the villains, with malware and DDoS attacks as their dramatic plot twists.

Microsoft is tackling a Defender for Endpoint bug that mistakenly flags Dell device BIOS firmware as outdated. While Microsoft develops a fix, Dell users might feel like they’re stuck in a time loop, perpetually updating their BIOS. Remember when updates were a joyous occasion, not a recurring nightmare?

The soopsocks PyPI package promised SOCKS5 proxy magic but delivered a stealthy backdoor performance worthy of a cyber thriller. With 2,653 downloads before its dramatic exit, it installed itself as a Windows service, changed firewall settings, and relayed secrets to a Discord webhook. Talk about being the worst house guest ever!

YoLink Smart Hub vulnerabilities let hackers play digital Houdini, sneaking into your home like it’s Black Friday at the mall. For just $20, you get smart control—and potentially a side of cyber chaos. Disconnect it ASAP, or that $20 deal might cost you much more in locksmith fees and therapy sessions.

Confucius is redefining cyber-espionage with a switch from document stealers to Python-based backdoors, targeting Microsoft Windows users. These tech-savvy spies have gone from stealing your documents to sneaking into your system with AnonDoor, proving once again that a change in tactics is the spice of cyber life.

Google’s Gemini AI assistant was exposed to critical security flaws, dubbed the “Gemini Trifecta,” allowing for prompt injection and data exfiltration. Fortunately, Google swiftly tackled the vulnerabilities, ensuring your embarrassing browsing history stays hidden from prying eyes. Remember, sharing secrets with AI is a bit like telling your dog to keep a secret.

Free VPN apps might promise to protect your data but could be as reliable as a chocolate teapot in a heatwave. A study of 800 apps found major security and privacy weaknesses, including outdated libraries and weak encryption practices. Beware, these apps may expose you to more danger than they prevent.

Oracle execs are being bombarded with extortion emails by criminals claiming ties to the Clop ransomware mob. While the hackers boast of stealing data from Oracle’s E-Business Suite, Google and Mandiant have yet to find evidence of a breach, raising questions about the legitimacy of these threats.

From unpatched cars to hijacked clouds, this week’s Threatsday headlines remind us that no corner of technology is safe. Attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities while AI steps up against ransomware. Remember, every breach has one thing in common: people. Stay sharp, stay informed.

Google Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group are tracking a sneaky bunch possibly linked to the infamous Cl0p. They’re sending extortion emails claiming they’ve swiped sensitive data from Oracle E-Business Suite. Meanwhile, organizations are searching for signs of these digital pranksters in their systems.

An army of 39 MEPs is demanding answers on why EU subsidies are slipping into spyware companies’ pockets. They’re not just raising eyebrows; they’re raising the stakes, questioning governance, transparency, and accountability. With Europe accidentally funding “Spies ‘R’ Us,” the call for transparency over EU funds has never been louder.

The US government shutdown has hit the pause button on non-essential IT modernization, leaving cybersecurity efforts understaffed. While the Trump administration aimed to revamp technology, the shutdown complicates efforts, creating a backlog in upgrades and cloud migrations. With reduced capacity, cyber threats loom larger, and modernization momentum is losing steam.

Motility Software Solutions is alerting 766,000 people of a data breach following a ransomware attack. The hackers stole personal info like names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. While there’s no evidence of misuse, Motility is offering free identity protection services. Pear ransomware gang may have leaked 4.3 terabytes of data.

Crimson Collective claims to have breached Red Hat’s private GitHub repositories, snatching 570GB of data, including 28,000 projects. This heist is so big, it might need its own zip code! Red Hat confirmed the breach but not the group, proving even tech giants have security blunders that are hard to digest.

Researchers from Georgia Tech and Purdue University have discovered that a passive DIMM interposer can compromise Intel SGX’s DCAP attestation mechanism. Dubbed “WireTap,” this attack requires physical access to the server and less than $1,000 in second-hand electronics, proving once again that hacking is cheaper than a Starbucks addiction.

The CISA 2015 lapse has thrown cybersecurity professionals into a frenzy, likening it to taking the airbags out of a speeding car. Now companies must decide whether to share threat data and face potential lawsuits or keep mum and hope hackers take a vacation. It’s a classic case of political drama meets cyber karma.

The Crimson Collective claims to have breached Red Hat’s private GitHub repositories, snatching 570GB of data. Red Hat admits to a security incident but refuses to confirm the hack. Meanwhile, their response to the extortion demand? A templated “submit a vulnerability report” email. Talk about adding insult to injury!

Beware of ProSpy and ToSpy! These sneaky spyware campaigns disguise themselves as Signal and ToTok upgrades, luring Android users into downloading malicious apps. Once installed, they swipe your sensitive data with the finesse of a ninja pickpocket. Remember, always download apps from official sources unless you fancy starring in your own personal spy thriller!