Monday , March 31 2025

International

WhatsApp patched zero-click flaw exploited in spyware attacks

zero-click

WhatsApp has patched a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability used to install Paragon’s Graphite spyware following reports from security researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. The company addressed the attack vector late last year “without the need for a client-side fix” and decided not to assign a CVE-ID after “reviewing …

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Sleeping Beauty
Researchers Bypassed CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor partially

Falcon Sensor

SEC Consult researchers found a vulnerability in CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor, enabling attackers to evade detection and run malicious applications. The dubbed “Sleeping Beauty” vulnerability was reported to CrowdStrike in late 2023 but was dismissed as just a “detection gap.” The technique involved suspending the EDR processes instead of stopping them, …

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Singapore issues new guidelines for data center and cloud services

Singapore

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA of Singapore unveils advisory guidelines to reduce occurrences of disruptions to cloud services and data centers. These guidelines will help cloud service providers and data centres to improve their security and ensure continuity by assessing risks and planning for incidents. GUIDELINES FOR CLOUD SERVICES …

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Qualcomm’s March 2025 Security Bulletin Highlights Major Vulns

March 2025

Qualcomm’s March 2025 Security Bulletin addresses vulnerabilities in its products, including automotive systems, mobile chipsets, and networking devices. It includes fixes for critical issues like memory corruption and input validation flaws. Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in automotive systems, particularly affecting the QNX operating system (CVE-2024-53012, CVE-2024-53022, CVE-2024-53029, CVE-2024-53030, CVE-2024-53031, …

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FinStealer Malware Targets Indian Bank’s Mobile Users, Stealing Credentials

CYFIRMA

CYFIRMA analysis reveals a sophisticated malware campaign that exploits a major Indian bank’s brand through fake mobile apps. These apps, distributed via phishing links and social engineering, closely resemble the real bank apps, deceiving users into sharing their credentials and personal information. The malware uses advanced techniques, such as encrypted …

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India to launch new domain name for banks to combat digital fraud

domain

India’s central bank to launch a special “.bank.in” domain for banks in April 2025 to fight digital payment fraud and enhance trust in online banking. The Reserve Bank of India announced that the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will exclusively manage the new “fin.in” domain for …

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Sophisticated malware attack on Indian Banks; Exposes 50,000 users

Indian Bank

The zLabs research team found a mobile malware campaign with nearly 900 malware samples aimed at Indian bank users. Analysis shows shared code, interfaces, and logos, indicating a single group behind the attacks on Android devices. Zimperium’s detection engine successfully identified these as Trojan Bankers targeting Indian financial institutions. This …

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New Ransomware Tactics Target VMware ESXi Via SSH Tunneling

VMware ESXi

Sygnia’s recent report highlights the changing strategies of ransomware groups targeting VMware ESXi appliances. These attackers exploit vital virtual infrastructure to disrupt operations and remain hidden in compromised networks. ESXi appliances have become prime targets due to their role in hosting vital virtual machines. “Damaging them renders virtual machines inaccessible, …

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