We’re living in an era where compromise isn’t always loud, but it’s persistent. From JavaScript supply-chain attacks to six-year-old vulnerabilities still being exploited — the lesson is clear: if you’re not paying attention, you’re already a step behind. Let’s run through today’s threat landscape and what it reveals 👇
🕷️ JavaScript Malware Hits 150K+ Sites
A massive campaign has compromised over 150,000 websites via injected JavaScript, mostly targeting e-commerce platforms. This is a huge supply chain issue and highlights how widespread and quiet such attacks can be.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/150000-sites-compromised-by-javascript.html
🏚️ Sitecore Bugs from 2017 Still Getting Exploited
CISA just flagged two Sitecore vulnerabilities from six years ago being actively exploited. The fact that these bugs are still in play shows how patch fatigue and legacy tech create a breeding ground for exploits.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/cisa-flags-two-six-year-old-sitecore.html
🎯 Phishing That Can Get You Killed
This one’s chilling — a story where phishing wasn’t just about money or access. It had life-threatening implications for someone in a high-risk field. It’s a strong reminder that cyber threats aren’t always financial — sometimes they’re personal, even existential.
🔗 https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/03/when-getting-phished-puts-you-in-mortal-danger/
🐱👤 Fake DeepSeek Ads Deliver Malware via Google
Attackers are masquerading as DeepSeek AI in Google ads to distribute malware. This again shows that brand trust and ad platforms are being weaponized. Think before you click, even when it’s the first Google result.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fake-deepseek-ads-spread-malware-google
💰 OpenAI Increases Bug Bounty to $100K
OpenAI is putting more skin in the game by upping its bug bounty reward to $100,000. This signals how serious vendors are getting about securing AI tools — but it also shows how many vulnerabilities still exist in new tech.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/openai-bug-bounty-reward-100k
🦊 The Morphing Meerkat Phishing Kit
This new kit constantly evolves, using obfuscation and polymorphism to bypass defenses. It’s a sign of what’s to come — phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) getting more agile and more automated.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/new-morphing-meerkat-phishing-kit.html
☁️ 6 Million Oracle Cloud Records Allegedly Stolen
Reports are surfacing about a 6 million record breach involving Oracle Cloud. Whether it’s confirmed or not, the scale alone is enough to reignite cloud security concerns.
🔗 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101500-6-million-records-allegedly-stolen-from-oracle-cloud
🔁 RansomHub Repurposed for New Threats
Attackers are retooling RansomHub, using it for multi-stage attacks beyond just file encryption. This is malware modularity at its finest — or worst.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/hackers-repurpose-ransomhubs.html
🛠️ Improving Open-Source Supply Chain Security
There’s momentum in the open-source community to harden supply chains, especially with how many vulnerabilities originate there. DevSecOps needs to embed deeper into CI/CD pipelines.
🔗 https://www.reddit.com/r/InfoSecNews/comments/1jlcw1w/enhancing_security_in_opensource_supply_chains/
🔓 Critical Infrastructure Left Behind in Research
A powerful breakdown of how academia and research aren’t keeping up with ICS and OT cybersecurity needs. These gaps leave utilities and public services exposed — and attackers know it.
🔗 https://cacm.acm.org/news/security-research-gaps-leave-critical-infrastructure-open-to-cyberattack/
👑 Who Runs the Dark Web?
An editorial breakdown of the major players running dark web ecosystems. Think of it as the “billionaires of black markets” — decentralized, dangerous, and strategic in how they operate.
🔗 https://helloandrewpaul.medium.com/dark-web-titans-1df7de3132ed
🧠 Final Thoughts
Everything I’m reading today reminds me of this — threats evolve, but so can we. Staying informed isn’t just a checkbox; it’s an edge. Every overlooked bug, reused name, or delayed patch is a foothold for someone else.
