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IngressNightmare: Four CVEs Enable Full Kubernetes Cluster Takeover via NGINX Admission Controller
Wiz disclosed "IngressNightmare," a set of four critical CVEs affecting Kubernetes Ingress NGINX controllers. Exploitation enables remote code execution and full cluster compromise. Over 6,500 exposed clusters, including Fortune 500 environments, are vulnerable. Kubernetes maintainers have released patches, and organizations are urged to upgrade immediately and restrict controller access.
International "Operation Red Card" Disrupts African Cybercrime Networks
Interpol’s Operation Red Card resulted in 306 arrests and the disruption of cybercrime networks across Africa, seizing assets and devices linked to scams affecting over 5,000 victims. The operation targeted transnational fraud, SIM box schemes, and social engineering campaigns, with support from global law enforcement and cybersecurity partners.
Fake GitHub Repos Used to Spread SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer in Ongoing Malware Campaign
Trend Micro reveals a malware campaign using fake GitHub repositories to spread SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer. Threat actors abuse AI-generated content to make repos look legitimate, leading to credential theft and data exfiltration. The loaders target browser-stored passwords, crypto wallets, and evade detection using obfuscated scripts and interpreters.
"Operation FishMedley" Ties I-SOON to 2022 Espionage Campaign
ESET attributes the 2022 "Operation FishMedley" cyberespionage campaign to FishMonger APT, the operational arm of China's I-SOON. Targeting governments, NGOs, and think tanks, the group used malware like ShadowPad, SodaMaster, and Spyder. The campaign reveals persistent threats to critical sectors worldwide, with ties confirmed through malware analysis.
New LLM Jailbreak "Immersive World" Proves AI Can Be Manipulated for Malware Creation
Cato Networks' "Immersive World" jailbreak bypassed LLM safeguards, enabling AI models to create a working Chrome infostealer. Using narrative manipulation, even non-technical users could produce malware. The findings expose critical vulnerabilities in GenAI systems and highlight the rise of “zero-knowledge” threat actors empowered by accessible AI tools.
Europol Report Warns: AI-Powered Cybercrime Reshaping Global Criminal Networks
Europol’s 2025 EU-SOCTA report reveals how AI is transforming cybercrime, enabling deepfakes, phishing, and RaaS at scale. Criminal networks and state-sponsored actors exploit AI to destabilize economies, automate fraud, and blur attribution. Europol calls for urgent action to disrupt financial flows and counter AI-driven threats to global stability.
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