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Cursor AI Code Editor Fixed Flaw Allowing Attackers to Run Commands via Prompt Injection

Cursor AI Code Editor Fixed Flaw Allowing Attackers to Run Commands via Prompt Injection

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a now-patched, high-severity security flaw in Cursor, a popular artificial intelligence (AI) code editor, that could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54135 (CVSS score: 8.6), has been… 

Attackers Use Fake OAuth Apps with Tycoon Kit to Breach Microsoft 365 Accounts

Attackers Use Fake OAuth Apps with Tycoon Kit to Breach Microsoft 365 Accounts

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a new cluster of activity where threat actors are impersonating enterprises with fake Microsoft OAuth applications to facilitate credential harvesting as part of account takeover attacks. “The fake Microsoft 365 applications… 

AI-Generated Malicious npm Package Drains Solana Funds from 1,500+ Before Takedown

AI-Generated Malicious npm Package Drains Solana Funds from 1,500+ Before Takedown

Aug 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious npm package that was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and concealed a cryptocurrency wallet drainer. The package, @kodane/patch-manager, claims to offer “advanced… 

Storm-2603 Deploys DNS-Controlled Backdoor in Warlock and LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Storm-2603 Deploys DNS-Controlled Backdoor in Warlock and LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Aug 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware The threat actor linked to the exploitation of the recently disclosed security flaws in Microsoft SharePoint Server is using a bespoke command-and-control (C2) framework called AK47 C2 (also… 

Secret Blizzard Deploys Malware in ISP-Level AitM Attacks on Moscow Embassies

Secret Blizzard Deploys Malware in ISP-Level AitM Attacks on Moscow Embassies

Jul 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Network Security The Russian nation-state threat actor known as Secret Blizzard has been observed orchestrating a new cyber espionage campaign targeting foreign embassies located in Moscow by means of… 

Experts Detect Multi-Layer Redirect Tactic Used to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials

Experts Detect Multi-Layer Redirect Tactic Used to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials

Jul 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananPhishing / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new phishing campaign that conceals malicious payloads by abusing link wrapping services from Proofpoint and Intermedia to bypass defenses. “Link wrapping… 

N. Korean Hackers Used Job Lures, Cloud Account Access, and Malware to Steal Millions in Crypto

N. Korean Hackers Used Job Lures, Cloud Account Access, and Malware to Steal Millions in Crypto

Jul 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Malware The North Korea-linked threat actor known as UNC4899 has been attributed to attacks targeting two different organizations by approaching their employees via LinkedIn and Telegram. “Under the guise of… 

UNC2891 Breaches ATM Network via 4G Raspberry Pi, Tries CAKETAP Rootkit for Fraud

UNC2891 Breaches ATM Network via 4G Raspberry Pi, Tries CAKETAP Rootkit for Fraud

Jul 31, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan The financially motivated threat actor known as UNC2891 has been observed targeting Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) infrastructure using a 4G-equipped Raspberry Pi as part of a covert attack. The cyber-physical attack…