New Android Malware Uses AI to Click Hidden Browser Ads
📌 What Is It? A newly spotted family of Android malware is using artificial intelligence (AI) to perform click-fraud — i.e., automatically generating fake ad clicks to make money for attackers. Unlike older malware that used scripted rules, this one leverages machine learning to visually identify ads and interact with them, mimicking real user behavior. […]
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Lock Screen Password Option Bug in Recent Updates
Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows 11 users regarding a user interface bug introduced by updates released since August 2025, which may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen. Although the option is not visibly displayed, Microsoft confirmed that the password sign-in feature remains functional. How Sign-In Options Normally Work […]
New Android Malware ‘DroidLock’ Can Hijack Phones in Real TimeHackers exploit newly patched Fortinet auth bypass flaws
📌 What DroidLock Is DroidLock is a newly identified type of Android malware that behaves like ransomware but is even more dangerous because it gives attackers near-total control over infected phones. Rather than encrypting files like traditional ransomware, DroidLock aggressively abuses Android system permissions and overlays to lock the device and extort victims. 🛠️ How […]
Hackers exploit newly patched Fortinet auth bypass flaws
Critical Fortinet Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited CVE-2025-59718 & CVE-2025-59719 Executive Summary Threat actors are actively exploiting two critical-severity authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple Fortinet products. These flaws allow attackers to gain unauthenticated administrative access via FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO) and exfiltrate system configuration files, potentially enabling further compromise of enterprise networks. Fortinet disclosed these vulnerabilities on […]
Google Patches Sixth Chrome Zero-Day Exploited in 2025 Attacks
Google has released an emergency security update to fix a new zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome web browser, marking the sixth actively exploited flaw patched this year. The Vulnerability Security Update Zero-Days in 2025 This latest fix adds to a growing list of Chrome zero-days exploited this year: In 2024, Google patched 10 additional zero-day […]
How attackers are still phishing “phishing-resistant” authentication
🔐 Overview Despite the rise in phishing‑resistant authentication methods such as FIDO2-based passkeys, WebAuthn, Windows Hello, and physical security keys attackers continue to successfully bypass them using more sophisticated phishing techniques. 🧪 Attack Techniques Used 1. Downgrade Attacks 2. Device‑Code Phishing 3. Consent Phishing (OAuth Abuse) ⚖️ Why These Methods Still Work ✅ Mitigation Strategies […]
16 billion passwords exposed in record-breaking data breach
The massive excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become a goldmine for cybercriminals. They’re heavily using this buzz to trick people into downloading dangerous ransomware and malware. This isn’t just a tactic for highly advanced hackers anymore; even smaller, lesser-known groups are now effectively using this strategy. These malicious actors, including ransomware gangs like […]
Cybercriminals Are Using Fake AI Tools to Spread Malware
The massive excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become a goldmine for cybercriminals. They’re heavily using this buzz to trick people into downloading dangerous ransomware and malware. This isn’t just a tactic for highly advanced hackers anymore; even smaller, lesser-known groups are now effectively using this strategy. These malicious actors, including ransomware gangs like […]
Over 16,000 Fortinet Devices Compromised with Symlink Backdoor
Security researchers have discovered that over 16,500 Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices have been compromised by attackers using a symlink-based backdoor. This attack allows persistent and stealthy remote access to affected systems. The discovery was made by Lexfo Security, and the infections are believed to have started as early as 2022. Despite patches being released by […]
Cybercriminals Are Evolving — And They’re Using AI Against You.
At PKF, we recognize that the cybersecurity landscape demands strategic vigilance, technical agility, and board-level attention. Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report outlines urgent trends that reaffirm what we’ve seen across industries: cyber risk is no longer a technical issue—it’s a business-critical concern. Here are the key highlights and what they mean for our clients and […]
