Cyber Attacks
979 downloads recorded for MALFEX campaign's imgdecode npm package
Supply chain attack uses compiled Node.js addon to inject encrypted shellcode into Windows systems via GitHub retrieval.
BitShield News Threat Desk
The BitShield News Threat Desk is the part of the BitShield News newsroom that covers attacks, malware, scams and the groups behind them. It is a newsroom desk, not a single person. Sections: Cyber Attacks, Malware & Ransomware, Threat Intelligence. Stories start from more than 150 monitored sources. Drafts are prepared with AI assistance and checked by software against the cited sources before they are published. It has published 5 articles so far. See the editorial policy or report an error.
Cyber Attacks
34 Countries Hit as Attackers Resell Bandwidth via Pawns.app on Compromised Network Gear
Attackers installed Pawns.app on network gear across 34 countries to resell bandwidth, bypassing security checks by using real residential IPs.
Cyber Attacks
17,000 Domains Fuel Chinese Phishing Network Targeting Japanese Financial Sector
A massive phishing operation using three linked kits and thousands of rotating domains targets banks and retailers in Japan, forcing defenders to rethink static blocking strategies.
Cyber Attacks
Months of Undetected Access: European Bank Contains Threat via Third-Party VPN Gap and Unpatched Servers
A European bank contained an unsophisticated attack that exploited weak VPN authentication and unpatched servers, highlighting the persistent risk of third-party access gaps.
Cyber Attacks
Dozens of Japanese Firms Hit: NCSH Declares Cyber Emergency After JR East, Rentals & BBQ Chains Breached
The National Center for Cyber Security declares a state of emergency after dozens of major Japanese companies, including JR East, disclose data breaches.