Author: cyberbytes

A cybersecurity researcher has successfully broken the encryption used by the Linux/ESXI variant of the Akira ransomware, enabling data recovery without paying the ransom demand.  […]

Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting users of the Python Package Index (PyPI), Python’s official third-party software repository.  This latest attack vector […]

Two sophisticated phishing campaigns were observed targeting Microsoft 365 users by exploiting OAuth redirection vulnerabilities combined with brand impersonation techniques.  Threat researchers are warning organizations […]

Users searching for pirated software are the target of a new malware campaign that delivers a previously undocumented clipper malware called MassJacker, according to findings […]

Between late January and early March 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Forescout’s Vedere Labs uncovered a series of sophisticated intrusions leveraging critical Fortinet vulnerabilities. The attacks, […]

A new malware campaign has been observed leveraging social engineering tactics to deliver an open-source rootkit called r77. The activity, condemned OBSCURE#BAT by Securonix, enables […]

QR code Phishing, or “Quishing,” is a cyber threat that exploits the widespread use of QR (Quick Response) codes in phishing attacks.  Quishing takes advantage […]

Cyber attack simulation tools help organizations identify vulnerabilities, test security defenses, and improve their cybersecurity posture by simulating real-world attacks. These tools range from breach […]

Medusa developers have been targeting a wide variety of critical infrastructure sectors, from healthcare and technology to manufacturing and insurance, racking up its victim count […]

Researchers discovered an attack chain that uses several layers of obfuscated batch files and PowerShell scripts to deliver an advanced and persistent rootkit. ​The original […]