Google has disclosed a widespread Oracle-linked hacking campaign impacting dozens of organizations across sectors including energy, tech, and logistics. The operation, active since mid-2025, exploited software integrations between vendors and clients marking one of the year’s most significant supply chain cyberattacks.
Security researchers have exposed a large-scale espionage campaign where Chinese hackers weaponized open-source tools to infiltrate critical infrastructure systems worldwide. The operation showcases a shift toward covert, community-blended tactics where public codebases become vectors for nation-state exploitation.
In 2025 alone, North Korean hacker groups have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency funding state operations and deepening reliance on digital crime. They target exchanges, DeFi bridges, and individual holders, laundering via mixers and OTC channels. This escalation signals a bold shift in DPRK’s cyber financing, demanding vigilance from exchanges and regulators alike.
Japanese brewing giant Asahi has fallen victim to a Qilin ransomware attack that reportedly stole 27 GB of corporate and employee data. Operations remain partially disrupted, with supply chain strain visible across Japan. The attack underscores ransomware’s growing focus on consumer-goods manufacturers and double-extortion tactics.
Detour Dog has transitioned into DNS-powered malware operations. Its latest campaign distributes Strela Stealer through TXT-encoded commands and modular backdoors. This evolution marks a new wave of protocol abuse challenging traditional network defense.
Microsoft Outlook has disabled inline SVG image rendering after attackers exploited the feature in phishing campaigns, marking another step in tightening email security.
Confucius hackers launched a phishing campaign in Pakistan deploying WooperStealer and Anondoor malware using PPSX and LNK files to compromise sensitive systems.
Google Mandiant has launched an investigation into a new cyberattack campaign targeting Oracle systems, raising alarms over advanced threat activity and enterprise risks.
Researchers developed a $50 memory interposer, dubbed “Battering RAM,” that can bypass Intel SGX and AMD SEV-SNP confidential computing protections by manipulating memory paths.
The PyPI “SoopSocks” package claims to be a SOCKS5 proxy solution but conceals backdoor capabilities, enabling attackers to control compromised systems remotely.