Blogs and Articles

Valentine’s Day 2025 has become a prime target for cybercriminals exploiting emotional vulnerabilities and seasonal shopping habits. From OAuth-based phishing and brand impersonation to cryptocurrency fraud and fake e-commerce sites, these scams leverage holiday sentiments to deceive consumers and businesses alike. Sophisticated tactics like social media-driven amplification, manipulated payment gateways, and romance scams create a self-replicating threat ecosystem. Protect yourself by verifying websites, avoiding suspicious links, and enabling security features. Stay informed and safeguard your digital presence this Valentine’s season! ❤️🔐 #CyberSecurity #ValentinesDayScams

The Lumma Stealer malware campaign is exploiting compromised educational institutions to distribute malicious LNK files disguised as PDFs, targeting industries like finance, healthcare, technology, and media. Once executed, these files initiate a stealthy multi-stage infection process, allowing cybercriminals to steal passwords, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets. With sophisticated evasion techniques, including using Steam profiles for command-and-control operations, this malware-as-a-service (MaaS) threat highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity defenses. Stay vigilant against deceptive phishing tactics to protect sensitive information from cyber exploitation.

Black-hat SEO tactics are compromising the Indian internet space, with cybercriminals exploiting search engine poisoning to infiltrate government, educational, and financial websites. This in-depth analysis uncovers how malicious actors manipulate search rankings using keyword stuffing, cloaking, and backlinking to redirect unsuspecting users to fraudulent gaming and investment platforms. The report highlights the alarming scale of this digital deception, urging authorities to strengthen security measures and users to stay vigilant against manipulated search results. Stay informed and safeguard your online experience against black-hat SEO threats. 🚨 #CyberSecurity #SEO

Cybercriminals are evolving, and so should your defense! CloudSEK’s Fake Domains Observer is a game-changing enhancement in fake domain detection, proactively scanning for dormant threats, phishing attempts, and critical domain changes—even years after their first detection. Unlike traditional monitoring, this smart system automatically re-evaluates high-risk domains, ensuring that no resurfacing cyber threat goes unnoticed. Stay ahead of hackers, safeguard your digital assets, and respond to threats faster and smarter than ever before!

Cybercriminals are exploiting DeepSeek’s rising popularity to launch ClickFix phishing campaigns, tricking users into clicking fake CAPTCHA links that steal credentials and install malware like Vidar and Lumma Stealer. These attacks impersonate DeepSeek’s branding to appear legitimate, bypass security measures, and infect unsuspecting victims. CloudSEK’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a malicious domain distributing malware via deceptive verification buttons. Learn how to spot these scams, secure your accounts with MFA, and avoid becoming the next victim! Stay informed and shield your data NOW before it’s too late! 🔥

🚨 Hidden API Flaws Are Putting Millions at Risk! In today’s digital world, APIs power seamless connectivity, but when misconfigured, they become a hacker’s playground. A shocking discovery by CloudSEK’s BeVigil platform exposed major API vulnerabilities in a healthcare diagnostic chain, leaking sensitive personal and medical data—including names, reports, and even access to accounts! This breach isn’t just a technical flaw; it’s a ticking time bomb for identity theft, legal repercussions, and patient safety. Discover how attackers exploited unsecured endpoints and what security measures can prevent these catastrophic risks. Read on to protect your data before it’s too late! 🔥

UAC-0006, a financially motivated cyber threat group, has resurfaced with a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting customers of Ukraine’s largest state-owned bank, PrivatBank. This campaign exploits password-protected archives containing malicious JavaScript, VBScript, and LNK files to bypass detection and deploy the SmokeLoader malware via process injection and PowerShell execution. With strong overlaps in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with the notorious FIN7 and other Russian APTs, UAC-0006 aims to steal credentials and financial data while maintaining persistent access to compromised systems. Organizations must stay vigilant, enhance security awareness, and implement robust threat intelligence to counteract this growing cyber threat.

Emerging in April 2024, Bashe (APT73) is a ransomware group that thrives on deception rather than genuine cyber prowess. Unlike traditional ransomware operators, Bashe fabricates attacks by falsely claiming responsibility for high-profile breaches, aiming to attract affiliates and bolster its credibility. Targeting mid-sized businesses across Financial Services, IT, and Banking sectors, the group's tactics involve repurposing old leaks and curating data from public breaches to mislead victims and the media. This report exposes how Bashe manipulates narratives, the potential damage caused by its fraudulent claims, and why businesses must employ advanced threat intelligence to differentiate real threats from cyber theatrics. Stay ahead of cyber deception—learn how to protect your organization from Bashe’s misleading tactics.

CloudSEK's blog emphasizes the critical importance of API security in modern businesses, using the example of a logistics company with vulnerabilities in its Kong API Gateway. Their BeVigil Enterprise platform identified misconfigurations like unauthorized admin access, sensitive data exposure, and the compromise of super-admin tokens. These issues posed significant risks, including data breaches and operational disruptions. BeVigil's proactive approach integrates threat detection, actionable recommendations, and holistic risk mitigation to safeguard API infrastructures, ensuring business continuity and data security. Protecting APIs is a non-negotiable in the digital age.