China-linked hackers exploit patched ToolShell flaw to breach Middle East telecom

China-based threat actors exploited ToolShell SharePoint flaw CVE-2025-53770 soon after its July patch. China-linked threat actors exploited the ToolShell SharePoint flaw vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53770, to breach a telecommunications company in the Middle East after it was addressed by Microsoft in July 2025. “China-based attackers used the ToolShell vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770) to compromise a telecoms company in […]

October 24, 2025
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Lazarus targets European defense firms in UAV-themed Operation DreamJob

North Korean Lazarus hackers targeted 3 European defense firms via Operation DreamJob, using fake recruitment lures to hit UAV tech staff. North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group (aka Hidden Cobra) launched Operation DreamJob, compromising three European defense companies. Threat actors used fake recruiter profiles to lure employees into UAV technology roles, aiming to gain access to […]

October 23, 2025
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PhantomCaptcha targets Ukraine relief groups with WebSocket RAT in October 2025

PhantomCaptcha phishing campaign hit Ukraine relief groups with a WebSocket RAT on Oct 8, 2025, targeting Red Cross, UNICEF, and others. SentinelOne researchers uncovered PhantomCaptcha, a coordinated spear-phishing campaign on October 8, 2025, targeting Ukraine war relief groups, including Red Cross, UNICEF, NRC, and local administrations. Threat actors used fake emails to deploy a WebSocket-based […]

October 22, 2025
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Russia-linked COLDRIVER speeds up malware evolution after LOSTKEYS exposure

Russia-linked COLDRIVER rapidly evolved its malware since May 2025, refining tools just days after releasing its LOSTKEYS variant, says Google. The Russia-linked hacking group COLDRIVER has been quickly upgrading its malware since May 2025, when its LOSTKEYS malware was exposed. According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, the hackers have been rolling out frequent updates and […]

October 22, 2025
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China finds “irrefutable evidence” of US NSA cyberattacks on time Authority

China claims the US NSA hacked its National Time Service Center by exploiting staff phone flaws since March 2022, stealing sensitive data. China’s Ministry of State Security announced it has found “irrefutable evidence” that the US National Security Agency (NSA) conducted cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center, reports Bloomberg. The China National Time Service […]

October 20, 2025
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From Airport chaos to cyber intrigue: Everest Gang takes credit for Collins Aerospace breach

Everest claims Collins Aerospace hack hitting EU airports, but its leak site vanishes soon after, sparking takedown speculation. Do you remember the Collins Aerospace supply chain attack that disrupted operations at several major European airports, including Heathrow in London, Brussels, and Berlin? In September, a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at […]

October 18, 2025
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China-linked APT Jewelbug targets Russian IT provider in rare cross-nation cyberattack

China-linked APT Jewelbug targeted a Russian IT provider for five months in 2025, showing Russia remains exposed to Chinese cyber espionage. China-linked threat actor Jewelbug (aka CL-STA-0049, Earth Alux, and REF7707) carried out a five-month intrusion on a Russian IT service provider, marking its expansion beyond Southeast Asia and South America. The campaign, reported by […]

October 16, 2025
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Why the U.S. Is Losing the Cognitive Competition

EXPERT OPINION — In order for the U.S. to successfully compete for global influence against its adversaries and to avoid a kinetic fight, we must excel at cognitive warfare; that is military activities designed to affect attitudes and behaviors. This …

October 16, 2025
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