Weekly Cyber Catch-Up: PAN-OS, Ivanti EPMM, Apache HTTP/2, and Linux Kernel Flaws Under Active Attack

Active exploits targeting Palo Alto PAN-OS, Ivanti EPMM, Apache HTTP/2, and the Linux kernel demand urgent patching across enterprise and cloud environments.

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Attackers Abuse Legitimate RMM Tools to Breach 80 US Organizations

The VENOMOUS#HELPER campaign uses phishing emails disguised as Social Security Administration statements to trick victims into installing legitimate remote access tools.

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Linux Kernel Zero Day Copy Fail Lets Attackers Gain Root Access on Major Distributions

The flaw was introduced through three separate kernel changes made in 2011, 2015, and 2017, none of which appeared malicious individually.

DigiCert Breach: Stolen EV Code Signing Certificates Linked to Zhong Stealer Malware

The attacker exploited a malfunctioning endpoint sensor to maintain undetected access for ten days, stealing certificates used to sign Zhong Stealer malware.

Bluekit Phishing Platform Bundles Domain Automation, 2FA Circumvention, and Session Hijack Tools

Varonis researchers found that Bluekit's centralized dashboard captures session tokens and cookies after victims complete 2FA, rendering that security measure ineffective.

New Supply Chain Worm Hits SAP npm Packages, Targets Developer Secrets

The Mini Shai-Hulud worm uses a Bun runtime bootstrap to silently harvest credentials from developer machines, cloud platforms, and AI coding tools before npm install completes.

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