A Brazilian hacker faces U.S. charges for extorting $3.2M in Bitcoin after stealing confidential data from 300,000 customers.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/brazilian-hacker-charged-for-extorting.html

🚨 A critical CVE-2024-52046 vulnerability in Apache MINA, scoring a perfect CVSS 10.0, could enable remote code execution.

The flaw lies in Java’s deserialization protocol, leaving systems wide open to attack if improperly secured.

Read now: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/apache-mina-cve-2024-52046-cvss-100.html

🔒 When Devices Turn Against You!

Two dangerous botnets—FICORA and CAPSAICIN—are hijacking vulnerable D-Link routers through known weaknesses.

⚠️ Attack methods include brute force, shell execution, and 12+ DDoS variations.

See how to patch vulnerabilities and prevent attacks here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/ficora-and-kaiten-botnets-exploit-old-d.html

🔥 CVE-2024-3393 Alert! A single malicious DNS packet can reboot your Palo Alto firewall and leave your network defenseless.

Important to Know:
» This flaw impacts PAN-OS 10.X & 11.X, including Prisma Access.
» Repeated attacks could force your firewall into maintenance mode.
» Legacy PAN-OS 11.0 users? No fixes—it’s time to upgrade!

⚙️ How to Fix:
» Update to PAN-OS 10.1.14-h8 or later.
» Use workarounds to disable risky logging until upgrades are complete.

Read now: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/palo-alto-releases-patch-for-pan-os-dos.html

🛑 Cloud Atlas is deploying VBShower and PowerShower—malware that operates in stages, infiltrating networks and harvesting credentials.

📂 Quick Actions:
✔️ Patch outdated vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-0802 immediately
✔️ Monitor for unusual cloud storage activity
✔️ Deploy advanced monitoring tools for NTFS file changes.
✔️ Conduct phishing simulations to bolster employee awareness.

Find details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/cloud-atlas-deploys-vbcloud-malware.html

North Korean hackers are targeting job seekers with a deceptive campaign, deploying a new malware called OtterCookie through fake interview tools.

This new JavaScript malware, is:
» Stealing files and cryptocurrency wallets.
» Communicating directly with attackers via socket(.)io
» Constantly evolving to bypass detection.

🔗 Full Report: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/north-korean-hackers-deploy-ottercookie.html

⚠️ 15,000+ Four-Faith routers are exposed, with attackers actively exploiting a command injection flaw (CVE-2024-12856).

1️⃣ Attackers execute commands remotely via the adj_time_year parameter.
2️⃣ Reverse shells enable hackers to stay hidden and in control.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/15000-four-faith-routers-exposed-to-new.html

🛑 600,000+ users impacted! A widespread campaign compromised 16+ extensions, including tools for AI and VPNs, using phishing and malicious code injection.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-chrome-extensions-hacked-exposing.html

What if your password manager or note-taking tool became a hacker’s entry point? Recent attacks on Chrome Store extensions reveal just how exposed your organization might be.

❓ Why It Matters:
» Browser extensions are a silent threat—granted access to sensitive data like cookies and identities.
» Credential theft can lead to organizational data breaches and compliance nightmares.

💡Key Takeaways:
» Limit user-installed extensions.
» Implement risk-based policies to block risky permissions.
» Stay updated on the latest threats.

🔗 Check out this guide to learn how: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/when-good-extensions-go-bad-takeaways.html

🚨 Are hospitals prepared for the next big cyber attack? The HHS proposes new HIPAA updates to safeguard patient data and critical systems.

👉Proposed Solutions:
💾 Encrypt sensitive data everywhere
📊 Map assets and identify vulnerabilities
⏱ Set recovery protocols within 72 hours

Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-hipaa-rules-mandate-72-hour-data.html

🛑 Three flaws in Microsoft Azure's Apache Airflow integration could have let attackers:

🚩 Gain shadow admin access to Kubernetes clusters
🕵️‍♂️ Exfiltrate sensitive data
🎯 Deploy undetected malware

🔒 These misconfigurations allow attackers to tamper with logs, deploy privileged pods, and burrow deeper into cloud environments—all under the radar.

📖 Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/misconfigured-kubernetes-rbac-in-azure.html

🚨 Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury via a compromised API key from BeyondTrust, a third-party vendor.

💡 Here’s what happened:
» Attackers gained access to a key securing BeyondTrust’s cloud-based remote support service.
» They bypassed security to remotely access Treasury workstations and unclassified documents.
» CVE-2024-12356, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8), was actively exploited.

➡️ Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/chinese-apt-exploits-beyondtrust-api.html

🔒 Department of Justice has finalized a rule blocking bulk transfers of Americans’ sensitive personal data to adversarial nations like China, Russia, and North Korea.

» Data like Social Security numbers, geolocation, biometrics, and health information is now protected.
» These countries have used such data for espionage, AI development, and suppressing freedoms.

Read full story here 👉 https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-us-doj-rule-halts-bulk-data.html

The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned two major entities—one Iranian and one Russian—for meddling in the 2024 presidential election through AI-powered disinformation campaigns.

Here’s what they did:
🛠️ Created deepfakes and synthetic content using AI.
🌐 Built a network of 100+ fake news sites to spread misinformation.
💰 Backed by intelligence agencies like Iran's IRGC and Russia's GRU.

Learn the latest tactics 👉 https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/iranian-and-russian-entities-sanctioned.html

⚠️ Click. Click. Hacked?

DoubleClickjacking: A new clickjacking variant that stealthily exploits timing gaps between clicks to hijack accounts.

This attack bypasses protections like X-Frame-Options and SameSite cookies.

Read the article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/new-doubleclickjacking-exploit-bypasses.html

🚨 Three Russian-German nationals charged with espionage and sabotage by German prosecutors.

One suspect, Dieter S., allegedly scouted military sites and planned attacks to disrupt Germany's support for Ukraine.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/three-russian-german-nationals-charged.html

🔒 A new npm package poses as a vulnerability detector for Ethereum smart contracts but silently installs Quasar RAT—a remote access trojan that gives attackers:

🖥️ Full control over your system
🛡️ Persistence via Windows Registry tweaks
📡 Command-and-Control connections to steal data

🔗 Read the full analysis: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/malicious-obfuscated-npm-package.html

⚡ Did you know? Cross-domain attackers often stay hidden for weeks before escalating privileges.

Why do attackers thrive? Because fragmented security tools leave gaps—and adversaries like FAMOUS CHOLLIMA are exploiting every one of them.

💬 Question: Are your identity systems truly secure, or just compliant?

💡 Expert Take: A unified platform transforms identity systems into secure perimeters by:
» Closing blind spots with end-to-end visibility.
» Integrating seamlessly across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments.
» Accelerating threat detection for proactive defense.

👉 Learn how to level up your defenses: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/cross-domain-attacks-growing-threat-to.html

Attackers move fast—your defenses need to be faster.

⚠️ Researchers have uncovered details of now-patched vulnerabilities in Dynamics 365 and Power Apps Web API that exposed sensitive user data, including emails, financial information, and password hashes.

🔗 Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/severe-security-flaws-patched-in.html

🔒 Apple will pay $95M to settle claims that Siri accidentally recorded and shared private conversations with third parties.

📊 Key Details:
» Covers Siri-enabled devices from 2014 to 2024.
» Claim up to $20 per device (max 5).
» Apple introduced new privacy settings, but is it enough?

🔗 Get the full story: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/apple-to-pay-siri-users-20-per-device.html

🚨 Critical Update: With Edgio services shutting down, Microsoft is migrating all .NET workloads to Azure Front Door CDNs.

💡 Deadline: January 7, 2025.

👉 Scan your codebase and update references today to avoid downtime.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/critical-deadline-update-old-net.html