Hackers Hijack Trusted Tools: When Your Antivirus Becomes Their Virus!
Windows 0-Day Exploited for Ransomware Attacks: Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore; they’re getting cozy with your system before you even have a chance to blink! The latest zero-day flaw, CVE-2025-29824, is being exploited for ransomware attacks via the sneaky PipeMagic trojan. Remember, friends, the only magic here is how quickly things can go south!
Hot Take:
Cybersecurity is like trying to win a game of whack-a-mole while blindfolded. Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore; they’re breaking into systems faster than you can say “zero-day.” Trusted tools are being hijacked to deliver malware, and even after breaches are detected and patched, some attackers remain hidden like a ninja in a shadow. In a world where AI tools can be used against you and ransomware hits faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel, the only way to stay ahead is to plan for things to go wrong — and still stay in control.
Key Points:
- Windows zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-29824 used in ransomware attacks, patched by Microsoft.
- China-aligned ToddyCat exploits ESET flaw to deliver TCESB malware.
- Fortinet warns of hackers maintaining access to patched FortiGate VPNs using symlinks.
- AkiraBot uses OpenAI models for SEO spam attacks on websites.
- Gamaredon uses infected removable drives to distribute GammaSteel malware.