Sunday, October 18, 2026

API

New Malware Exploits Exposed Docker APIs to Gain Persistent Root SSH Access

The Akamai Hunt Team has uncovered a new strain of malware that targets exposed Docker APIs with expanded infection capabilities. First observed in August...

Hackers Exploit Google Calendar API with Serverless MeetC2 Framework

A novel serverless command-and-control (C2) technique that abuses Google Calendar APIs to obscure malicious traffic inside trusted cloud services. Dubbed MeetC2, this lightweight, cross-platform...

Azure API Vulnerabilities Expose VPN Keys and Grant Over-Privileged Access via Built-In Roles

Token Security experts recently conducted a thorough investigation that exposed serious security weaknesses in Microsoft Azure's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) architecture. Azure RBAC, the backbone...

Insomnia API Client Vulnerability Enables Arbitrary Code Execution via Template Injection

A severe security vulnerability in the Insomnia API Client, a widely used tool by developers and security testers for interacting with APIs, has been...

Chrome Extensions Flaw Exposes Sensitive API Keys, Secrets and Tokens

A critical security flaw has been uncovered in numerous popular Chrome extensions, affecting millions of users worldwide by exposing sensitive credentials such as API...

Over 50,000 Azure AD Users’ Access Tokens Exposed via Unauthenticated API Endpoint

CloudSEK's BeVigil platform has uncovered a critical security vulnerability affecting an aviation giant, where an exposed JavaScript file containing an unauthenticated API endpoint led...

Docker Zombie Malware Infects Containers for Crypto Mining and Self-Replication

A novel malware campaign targeting containerized infrastructures has emerged, exploiting insecurely exposed Docker APIs to spread malicious containers and mine Dero cryptocurrency. Dubbed a “Docker...

Hackers Abuse TikTok and Instagram APIs to Verify Stolen Account Credentials

Cybercriminals are leveraging the Python Package Index (PyPI) to distribute malicious tools designed to exploit TikTok and Instagram APIs for verifying stolen account credentials. Security...