Cyber Security Headlines Uyghur software malware, DDoS jumps, 4chan back
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Apr 29, 2025 A malware scheme has hijacked Uyghur language software, putting users at risk. Meanwhile, Cloudflare reports a significant rise in DDoS attacks, raising alarms in the cybersecurity community. The controversial forum 4chan is back online after a hacking incident caused a major disruption. Additionally, a phishing campaign targeting WooCommerce is exploiting vulnerabilities under the guise of critical security updates. Experts emphasize the need for better security measures to combat these emerging threats.
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Uyghur Software Malware Attack
- Senior members of the World Uyghur Congress were targeted with a spear phishing campaign using a trojanized Uyghur text editor.
- The malicious app included a backdoor to gather device info and communicate with command servers.
DDoS Attacks Surge in 2025
- Cloudflare mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in Q1 2025, nearly matching all of 2024's total.
- Network layer attacks surged 509% year-over-year, showing significant escalation in volumetric threats.
4chan Hacked and Offline
- 4chan was offline two weeks due to a hacker exploiting a PDF upload vulnerability.
- The hackers extracted data and vandalized the site before the moderators took it offline.