Blogs and Articles

What looks like a harmless online file conversion could be a trap set by cybercriminals. CloudSEK’s latest investigation uncovers a stealthy malware campaign where fake PDF-to-DOCX converters, mimicking the popular PDFCandy.com, trick users into running malicious PowerShell commands. The endgame? A powerful information stealer that hijacks browser credentials, crypto wallets, and more. Dive into our detailed breakdown of this social engineering scam, its technical anatomy, and how to stay a step ahead of such byte bandits.

A misconfigured backup file exposed sensitive customer data, internal credentials, cryptographic keys, and decompiled source code of a major bank—revealing how a single oversight can lead to a dangerous security spiral. Discovered by BeVigil during an infrastructure risk assessment, the breach highlights the urgent need for secure backup practices and continuous attack surface monitoring. Dive into the full report to understand how this exposure could have enabled identity theft, unauthorized access, and deeper system compromise.

In today’s digital-first world, fake pages, channels, and impersonation scams are rising fast—posing real threats to your brand’s reputation, customer trust, and bottom line. CloudSEK’s XVigil offers an intelligent solution with real-time detection and takedown of fraudulent content across platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Telegram, and more. This report highlights real-world cases of online brand abuse and shows how XVigil proactively protects against evolving digital threats. Discover how your organization can stay ahead of impersonators and ensure a safer, trusted presence online. Read the full report to see XVigil in action and why it’s essential for modern brand protection.

CloudSEK’s SVigil identified a critical Apache Superset vulnerability (CVE-2023-27524) exposing a major financial institution’s sensitive loan data worth over USD 110 million. Swift detection allowed immediate remediation, preventing potential financial fraud, regulatory repercussions, and severe reputational damage. Explore how proactive digital monitoring by SVigil safeguards enterprises from significant data breaches.

What started as a single exposed Jenkins instance quickly snowballed into a full-blown infrastructure compromise—complete with remote code execution, leaked AWS keys, and customer PII exposure. In this real-world case uncovered by CloudSEK’s BeVigil, we break down how a seemingly minor CI/CD misconfiguration opened the floodgates for attackers. Dive in to see how the breach unfolded, the domino effect it triggered, and the critical lessons every organization must learn.

In today’s hyper-connected financial ecosystem, a single compromised vendor can jeopardize the security of an entire banking infrastructure. CloudSEK’s SVigil platform uncovered exposed credentials belonging to a key third-party communication provider, putting millions in operational credit, sensitive customer data, and critical cloud infrastructure at risk. This real-time discovery not only thwarted a large-scale breach but also highlighted glaring gaps in cloud access controls, MFA implementation, and vendor security hygiene. Dive into this case study to understand how SVigil turned a potential cyber catastrophe into a story of resilience and rapid response.

As fintechs rush to simplify lending, they’re also unknowingly exposing massive security blind spots—exposed APIs, weak authentication, and zero encryption. This blog dives into real-world findings from BeVigil scans that uncovered full account takeovers and critical data leaks in major banking platforms. If you're in digital lending, this isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s your blueprint to survival.

Phishing attacks are no longer just about fake emails and shady links—they’re evolving into stealth operations that outsmart even the most advanced detection tools. In this blog, CloudSEK’s Threat Research Team reveals how modern phishers use geo-fencing, user-agent filtering, and other evasive tactics to stay hidden from traditional scanners. Backed by real-world examples and expert insights, we also show how CloudSEK’s XVigil platform, powered by its Fake Domain Finder (FDF) module, is uncovering what others miss. Read on to learn how today’s phishing campaigns are engineered to deceive—and how to fight back.

In a chilling new twist on an old threat, cybercriminals are once again targeting YouTube creators—this time with an insidiously clever technique dubbed Clickflix. Masquerading as legitimate brand collaborations, attackers lure content creators into executing malicious PowerShell scripts that silently steal browser credentials, crypto wallet data, and more. CloudSEK's latest investigation dives deep into this fast-evolving campaign, exposing how the attackers weaponize fake Microsoft portals, manipulate clipboard actions, and maintain stealthy persistence. If you’re a creator, security professional, or simply curious about the latest in malware innovation—this report is a must-read.