New Snake Keylogger Variant Leverages New Scripting Tools to Evade Detection

Executive Summary FortiGuard Labs has identified a new variant of Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, which has been responsible for over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide. This malware is designed to steal sensitive credentials by logging keystrokes, accessing browser-stored passwords, and exfiltrating data through SMTP and Telegram bots; targeting Windows users primarily located in…

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Google Tag Manager Skimmer Steals Credit Card Information From Magento Sites

Executive Summary A recent investigation by Sucuri uncovered a sophisticated credit card skimmer on a Magento-based eCommerce website, leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to inject malicious JavaScript and steal payment details. The malware was hidden within the cms_block.content database table, allowing attackers to discreetly intercept checkout page transactions. Further analysis by Sucuri revealed a backdoor in the…

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Campaign Targeting Publicly Exposed Management Interfaces on Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls Utilizing Zero-Day

Executive Summary In early December 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs identified a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices. Unidentified threat actors exploited a suspected zero-day vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the devices’ management interfaces, allowing them to alter firewall configurations and extract credentials using DCSync. Community Impact A successful compromise of FortiGate firewalls in this…

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Sophisticated Card Skimmer Targets WordPress Checkout Pages via Database Injection

Executive Summary A sophisticated credit card skimmer malware has been discovered targeting WordPress websites, stealthily injecting malicious JavaScript into the site’s database to steal sensitive payment information. This skimmer, designated malware.magento_shoplift.273 by Securi, specifically activates on checkout pages, either by hijacking legitimate payment fields or injecting fake credit card forms. The stolen data, including credit card…

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Why Current Cybersecurity Tools Fail and How Stairwell Changes the Game

Cyberattacks are relentless, with thousands occurring every day. Yet despite billions spent on defense, breaches persist, leaving organizations reeling from financial and reputational damage. The harsh reality? Many cybersecurity tools fail because they aren’t built for today’s dynamic threat landscape. I founded Stairwell to challenge that status quo—not by adding to the noise but by…

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