Case Studies

Case Study: Hackers Exploit LastPass's Post-Death Account Access Feature

Oct 25, 2025

Cybercriminals are leveraging LastPass's after-death account handover procedures to trick users into revealing their login credentials. The campaign, linked to the CryptoChameleon group, involves sending fake emails about legacy access requests that redirect victims to phishing sites.

Case Study: Storm-2657 Targets Universities with Payroll Phishing Scams

Oct 25, 2025

A new hacking group, Storm-2657, is targeting U.S. universities with sophisticated phishing attacks aimed at hijacking payroll payments. These 'pirate payroll' attacks exploit social engineering tactics to manipulate staff into providing sensitive login information.

Case Study: Microsoft Fixes Critical WSUS RCE Flaw CVE-2025-59287 Under Active Attack

Oct 25, 2025

Microsoft has released urgent updates to address the critical WSUS RCE vulnerability CVE-2025-59287, which is currently under active exploitation. The flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute code over a network, necessitating immediate patching for affected Windows Server versions.

Case Study: AI-Powered Ransomware: The Emerging Threat to Organizations

Oct 25, 2025

The rise of AI-powered ransomware marks a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, with 80% of ransomware attacks now utilizing artificial intelligence. This new category of ransomware not only encrypts files but also learns and adapts to maximize damage, posing unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide.

Case Study: ChatGPT Atlas Faces Clipboard Injection Vulnerability

Oct 24, 2025

OpenAI's new AI web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, has been found to be vulnerable to clipboard injection attacks. This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to manipulate the user's clipboard, potentially leading to security breaches.

Case Study: Critical Vulnerability Found in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager

Oct 24, 2025

CISA has issued an urgent alert regarding a critical flaw in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager, tracked as CVE-2025-61932. This vulnerability, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, leading to potential unauthorized access and data compromise.

Case Study: Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical WSUS Vulnerability

Oct 24, 2025

Microsoft has released an emergency security patch for a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) that is being actively exploited. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-59287, allows remote code execution and carries a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.

Case Study: Critical Vulnerability CVE-2025-59287 in Windows Server Update Services

Oct 24, 2025

Microsoft has released an out-of-band security update for a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), tracked as CVE-2025-59287. This flaw allows remote code execution by unauthenticated threat actors, and a new patch is necessary to fully mitigate the issue as the initial patch was incomplete.

Case Study: SideWinder Hacking Group Uses ClickOnce-Based Infection Chain to Deploy StealerBot Malware

Oct 24, 2025

The SideWinder advanced persistent threat group has developed a sophisticated attack methodology utilizing ClickOnce applications to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic and governmental targets in South Asia. This campaign marks a significant evolution in their tactics, employing spear-phishing emails and advanced evasion techniques.

Case Study: UK Government Releases New Anti-Ransomware Guidance to Strengthen Supply Chain Security

Oct 24, 2025

The UK government has introduced new anti-ransomware guidance aimed at addressing supply chain vulnerabilities that have led to significant cyber incidents. Developed in collaboration with Singapore, the guidance outlines practical steps for organizations to enhance their supply chain security and prevent exploitation by cyber criminals.