Summary of Cybersecurity Updates – Vulnerabilities in Chrome and Gemini, malware targeting Linux, and a new Man-in-the-Prompt attack.
Welcome to this week’s edition of Cybersecurity News Recap. This issue presents the latest updates and critical developments across the threat landscape. Readers can stay ahead of risks with key insights on newly discovered Chrome and Gemini vulnerabilities, the surge of sophisticated Linux malware, and an in-depth look at the emerging “man-in-the-prompt” attack tactic targeting AI systems. Whether one is an IT professional, security enthusiast, or simply concerned about digital safety, this roundup delivers essential information and actionable takeaways to maintain security in an ever-evolving cyber world.
A new channel of the Shuyal malware family is targeting 19 widely used web browsers. Shuyal’s operators employ advanced evasion techniques to bypass security solutions and deploy multi-stage payloads, posing a significant risk to organisations relying on mainstream browsers. Additionally, the Muddled Libra group has shifted from email phishing to sophisticated voice-based social engineering (vishing), targeting organisational call centres. By impersonating employees, they convince IT support to reset credentials and multi-factor authentication, granting near-instant access to sensitive systems. Attackers can reach domain admin privileges in under 40 minutes and have expanded their focus to government, insurance, retail, and aviation sectors.
