As this journey continues, I’m realizing that consistency isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Even on days I’m swamped, these updates keep me locked into the bigger picture: cybersecurity isn’t slowing down. From MFA bypasses to GPU-optimized malware, today’s headlines offer a powerful glimpse into modern attack surfaces and adversarial creativity. Let’s dig in 👇
🛑 Evilginx Bypasses MFA With Ease
Phishing-as-a-Service continues to evolve. Evilginx now bypasses multi-factor authentication, harvesting session tokens through proxy manipulation. It’s another sign MFA is a barrier — but not an impenetrable wall.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/evilginx-bypasses-mfa
🛫 Malaysia Refuses $10M Ransom
In an act of defiance, Malaysia has declined to pay a $10 million ransom tied to an airport cyber breach. It’s a reminder that the cost of resilience can be high — but the precedent it sets is even more powerful.
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/malaysia-refuses-10m-ransom-airport-cyber-breach
🛡️ 46 Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered
Researchers uncovered 46 critical flaws across enterprise tools, including major vendor software. This is why continuous vulnerability scanning and agile patch management are non-negotiables.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/researchers-uncover-46-critical-flaws.html
🧠 CoffeeLoader Uses GPU to Evade Detection
New malware leverages GPU-based stealth, making it harder to detect through conventional CPU-focused monitoring. This trend could be the next pivot in malware design.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/coffeeloader-uses-gpu-based-armoury.html
🇦🇺 27,000 Records Leaked in Australian Fintech Breach
An exposed database has compromised 27,000 user records. While small in scale compared to mega-breaches, this highlights the ongoing challenge of API and cloud misconfigurations.
🔗 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101503-27-000-records-in-australian-fintech-database-were-exposed
🎯 PJOBRAT Malware Targets Diplomatic Circles
A new malware campaign is targeting diplomatic entities in South Asia. This is a classic case of cyber-espionage tied to geopolitics, reminding us that not all hacks are about money — some are about leverage.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/pjobrat-malware-campaign-targeted.html
🧬 NPM Hijack on 9-Year-Old Packages
Legacy open-source packages on NPM have been hijacked to install malware. The threat is quiet, long-standing, and incredibly effective. Open-source ≠ always secure.
🔗 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/nine-year-old-npm-packages-hijacked-to.html
🧪 Automating Bug Hunting
A dev’s take on bug bounty automation, from tooling to pipeline optimization. For anyone looking to get into bug bounties or red teaming, this is real tactical insight.
🔗 https://medium.com/h7w/bug-hunting-automation-a284c3ff1967?source=rss——bug_bounty-5
🐍 Silent Python Path Hijacking
A creative post-exploitation technique — abusing Python path resolution for stealthy persistence. Great read for defenders looking to understand more nuanced attacks.
🔗 https://infosecwriteups.com/silent-python-path-hijacking-c4452e6502ae?source=rss——cybersecurity-5
🌑 Dark Web Intel for Red Teams
Dark web monitoring isn’t just for blue teams — this piece dives into how pentesters and red teamers can leverage it for recon and context building.
🔗 https://socradar.io/dark-web-intelligence-in-pentesting-red-teaming/
💬 Final Thoughts
Today’s content reinforces a theme I’ve been reflecting on lately — the cyber battlefield is asymmetric. Legacy tools, aging dependencies, political motivations, and sophisticated evasion all blend into a threat landscape that doesn’t follow predictable rules. And as always, awareness is my armor 🛡️.
