Beware the Sandworm: The Shai-Hulud Attack Explained

A new and dangerous self-replicating worm has been identified targeting the JavaScript repository NPM, infecting at least 187 code packages. The novel malware strain is engineered to steal credentials from developers and publish them to a new public GitHub repository. The worm automatically propagates itself by copying its code into the top 20 most popular packages maintained by the compromised user and publishing them as new versions.

The MemcycoFM Show: Ep 15 - How CISOs Apply Zero Trust Thinking to Credential Harvesting Prevention

A customer opens their bank’s login page. At least, that’s what they think. The design is flawless, the fields are familiar. But it’s a cloned site built to harvest credentials. Within seconds, their details are replayed against the genuine portal. To the bank’s defenses, it looks like business as usual — same username, same password, same MFA prompt.

RaccoonO365 Domain Takedown: Microsoft and Cloudflare Dismantle Global Phishing Network

The cybercrime world took a major hit this month with the RaccoonO365 domain takedown, a coordinated move by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and Cloudflare. By seizing 338 malicious domains, investigators disrupted a sprawling phishing-as-a-service ( PhaaS) network that had stolen more than 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries. This action signals a shift toward large-scale, proactive disruption of phishing operations that exploit everyday users and global enterprises alike.

Interview: Predictive vs. Reactive with Robert Boles, Founder / CEO of BLOKWORX [248]

On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Robert Boles, Founder / CEO of BLOKWORX. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Rob founded BLOKWORX in 2006 to further his passion for creating fast, secure networks. Since 1999 Rob was a core technical contributor and presenter on an Advanced IP Team, delivering bleeding edge WAN and Managed Security services to Small, Mid-level and Fortune 500 businesses around the world.

Shift Left With High-Potency Threat Intelligence for Prevention

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, security teams are under pressure to detect and respond to threats faster than ever. With the overwhelming volume and manual effort required to operationalize security, many organizations struggle to stay ahead. Arctic Wolf Threat Intelligence is here to help change that, by providing high-fidelity, actionable insights that empower teams to shift left and prevent threats before they escalate.

NPM Account Compromise - Tracking the "Shai-Hulud" Worm

Amid growing reports from the security community, Veracode has been closely tracking the resurgence of a sophisticated threat actor behind the recent npm account compromise and the injection of malware into the widely-used ‘nx’ package. This evolved malware now exhibits worm-like capabilities, enabling it to spread rapidly and amplify its infectious impact across the ecosystem.

What's In an Identity? The Executive Attack Surface and Rising Threat of VIP Impersonation

With time, effort, and a blessing from the LinkedIn networking Gods, a high-level executive's identity can be transformative for a company. More than just a name and title, these executives become symbols of authority and trust, someone employees, customers, and partners instinctively follow. Personas like Elon Musk and Tim Cook instill confidence and belief in their employees and consumers by championing their products and their ethos.