AsyncRAT evolves as ESET tracks its most popular malware forks
ESET identified several prominent AsyncRAT forks actively used in cyberattacks, including DcRat, VenomRAT, and SilverRAT. DcRat offers an expanded feature set, while VenomRAT includes even more advanced capabilities.
Cybercriminals jump on .es domain for credential phishing trip
Cybersecurity experts at Cofense reported a 19x increase in malicious campaigns being launched from .es domains, making it the third most common, behind only .com and .ru.
Crypto Hack Losses in First Half of 2025 Exceed 2024 Total
The first half of 2025 has seen a dramatic surge in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime, with total losses from scams, hacks, and exploits reaching approximately $2.47 billion. This figure already surpasses the total losses recorded in all of 2024.
Third of Online Users Hit by Account Hacks Due to Weak Passwords
More than a third (36%) of people have had at least one online account compromised due to weak or stolen passwords in the past year, according to new research by the FIDO Alliance.
Cloudflare mitigates record number of DDoS attacks in 2025
Cloudflare has reported a record-breaking surge in DDoS attacks, mitigating 21.3 million attacks in 2024—a 358% year-over-year (YoY) increase—and already handling 20.5 million attacks in Q1 2025 alone.
Report: $40bn Southeast Asian Scam Sector Growing “Like a Cancer”
The findings are revealed in a new report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Inflection Point: Global Implications of Scam Centres, Underground Banking and Illicit Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia.
Report: Microsoft Remains the Most Targeted Brand for Phishing Attacks in Q1 2025, Mastercard Makes a Comeback
In Q1 2025, Microsoft maintained its position as the most targeted brand, accounting for 36% of all phishing attempts. Google surged to second place with 12%, while Apple remained in the top 3 with 8%.
New Obfuscation Trick Lets Attackers Evade Antivirus and EDR Tools
Researchers unveiled a sophisticated new technique called command-line obfuscation that allows attackers to bypass traditional Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
Network Edge Devices the Biggest Entry Point for Attacks on SMBs
Compromised network edge devices accounted for initial compromise in 30% of incidents impacting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in 2024. VPN exploitation alone was the most frequent compromise point across all cases, at 19%.
Cyber threats against energy sector surge as global tensions mount
Cyberattacks on the energy sector are rising due to geopolitical/tech factors. A July 2024 Sophos report found 67% of 275 surveyed energy/utility leaders experienced ransomware attacks in the last year.
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