Top 5 Cybersecurity News Stories February 28, 2025

By Editorial Team | February 28, 2025

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving as threat actors seek access to your data and money. To help you stay secure, we have searched the internet for the top five cybersecurity news stories of the week that we think you should be aware of. No story is too big or small as we look at threats from espionage to security flaws in everyday devices:

1. 89% of Enterprise GenAI Usage Is Invisible to Organizations Exposing Critical Security Risks, New Report Reveals

A new Enterprise GenAI Data Security Report 2025 by LayerX reveals that nearly 90% of enterprise AI usage happens outside IT visibility, exposing companies to data leaks. While GenAI adoption remains casual, 50% of pasted data includes corporate information, increasing security risks.

With most employees using personal accounts for GenAI tools, the report urges organizations to implement browser-based security to mitigate risks and control AI interactions.

2. New Linux Malware ‘Auto-Color’ Grants Hackers Full Remote Access to Compromised Systems

A newly discovered Linux malware, Auto-Color, has been targeting universities and government organizations in North America and Asia. According to Palo Alto Networks, this stealthy malware grants attackers full remote access and is difficult to remove.

It evades detection by using innocuous filenames, encryption, and system modifications. Once installed, it enables attackers to execute commands, modify files, and establish backdoors. Security teams are urged to take preventive measures.

3. Vo1d malware botnet grows to 1.6 million Android TVs worldwide

A new Vo1d malware botnet variant has infected 1.59 million Android TV devices across 226 countries, turning them into anonymous proxy servers for cybercriminal activities. The botnet, now one of the largest in history, uses advanced encryption and stealth techniques, making it difficult to detect.

With infections surging in Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia, users are urged to install updates, avoid third-party apps, and secure their devices.

4. Belgium probes if Chinese hackers breached its intelligence service

Belgium’s State Security Service (VSSE) suffered a major email breach, with suspected Chinese state-backed hackers accessing 10% of all emails between 2021 and May 2023. The attack, linked to a Barracuda Email Security Gateway zero-day vulnerability, exposed sensitive government and law enforcement communications.

While no stolen data has surfaced online, investigations are ongoing. Belgium has previously accused Chinese hackers of cyber espionage.

5. FBI says North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack

The FBI has confirmed that North Korean hackers stole $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit, marking one of the largest crypto heists to date. The “TraderTraitor” group quickly converted portions of the stolen funds into Bitcoin and dispersed them across thousands of blockchain addresses.

The funds are expected to be laundered and converted into fiat currency. ByBit previously reported an attack on its ether wallet.