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Alert: SHOE RACK Malware Targeting Fortinet Firewalls via DOH & SSH Protocols, Says NCSC

Security researchers and national cyber defence authorities are raising the alarm over a sophisticated post-exploitation tool named “SHOE RACK,” which is actively targeting Fortinet 100D series firewalls. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a detailed advisory dated June 18, 2025, noting the...

Signed Malware Delivered via Exploited ConnectWise Settings – A New Threat Actor Tactic

Since early 2025, cybersecurity professionals have observed a sharp rise in malware campaigns leveraging the very security mechanisms designed to protect users: digitally signed executable files. At the center of this disturbing trend is ConnectWise, a widely trusted remote access tool, now being weaponized...

North Korean Hackers Exploit GitHub Infrastructure to Distribute Malware

A recent investigation has revealed a highly sophisticated spearphishing campaign in which North Korean hackers used GitHub, a prominent code-hosting platform, as a key part of their attack infrastructure. The campaign, linked to the notorious DPRK-nexus threat group Kimsuky, demonstrates the evolving tactics of...

SVG Image Exploit – Shadow Vector Malware Uses Malicious Files to Spread AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT

Cybercriminals are leveraging a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed Shadow Vector, which has been uncovered by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU). This operation targets users in Colombia by distributing what appear to be urgent court notifications via email. The malicious emails carry SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file...

Zoom App Targeted by BlueNoroff Hackers for Infostealer Malware Attack

A recent investigation by cybersecurity experts at Field Effect Analysis has uncovered a targeted cyberattack leveraging the popular Zoom video conferencing platform as a vector for infostealer malware. This sophisticated campaign is attributed to BlueNoroff, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, known for its...

New Malware Threat ‘UMBRELLA STAND’ Targets Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls, NCSC Issues Warning

In a significant cybersecurity alert, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a detailed report warning of a newly identified malware threat dubbed "UMBRELLA STAND." The malware is actively targeting internet-facing Fortinet FortiGate 100D series firewalls, using sophisticated techniques to breach, persist,...