SecurityWeek reports that Darktrace found a new malware campaign spreading a Rust-based RAT called CikaBika Bot through document-themed lures. Victims get a PDF with a Windows shortcut that opens a decoy document and launches hidden PowerShell to run the malware, which can steal system information, take screenshots, and exfiltrate data through Discord and Ngrok. Windows users should avoid opening unexpected PDF or Word-themed files.
Source: securityweek.com
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Malwarebytes Labs reports that Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday fixes 1,413 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited Windows Shell zero-day and two other publicly disclosed flaws. Windows users should install the latest updates in Windows Update, restart if prompted, and check again until the system says it is up to date.
Source: malwarebytes.com
The Hacker News reports that the XWorm RAT has gained new plugins that turn it into a surveillance tool on Windows. Netskope says the malware can now track location, stream audio, capture webcam video, and hijack authenticated browser sessions. Windows users should avoid cracked software and other untrusted downloads, since the activity increased after a cracked builder and source code were leaked.
Source: securityweek.com
The Hacker News reports that attackers are actively exploiting a critical Bricksforge WordPress flaw that can let unauthenticated attackers upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable sites. The plugin versions up to and including 3.1.8.9 are affected, and users are advised to update to the latest version and check for unexpected PHP files and repeated submissions to the plugin’s form endpoint.
Source: thehackernews.com
