Tag: access
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2026 SANS Identity Threats Report: Why Attacks Still Work
SANS findings highlight the real issue, compromised credentials enable access long before traditional security controls detect a problem. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/2026-sans-identity-threats-report-why-attacks-still-work/
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Axios supply chain attack chops away at npm trust
Developers using the axios package from npm may have downloaded a malicous version that drops a Remote Access Trojan First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/axios-supply-chain-attack-chops-away-at-npm-trust/
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How we made Trail of Bits AI-native (so far)
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, chatgpt, computer, computing, conference, control, data, email, germany, government, identity, injection, jobs, macOS, marketplace, nvidia, open-source, risk, service, skills, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThis post is adapted from a talk I gave at [un]prompted, the AI security practitioner conference. Thanks to Gadi Evron for inviting me to speak. You can watch the recorded presentation below or download the slides. Most companies hand out ChatGPT licenses and wait for the productivity numbers to move. We built a system instead.…
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How to Categorize AI Agents and Prioritize Risk
AI agent risk isn’t equal, it scales with access to systems and level of autonomy. Token Security explains how CISOs should categorize agents and prioritize what to secure first. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-categorize-ai-agents-and-prioritize-risk/
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Hackers compromise Axios npm package to drop cross-platform malware
Hackers hijacked the npm account of the Axios package, a JavaScript HTTP client with 100M+ weekly downloads, to deliver remote access trojans to Linux, Windows, and macOS systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-compromise-axios-npm-package-to-drop-cross-platform-malware/
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OpenAI patches twin leaks as Codex slips and ChatGPT spills
ChatGPT’s hidden outbound channel leaks user data: OpenAI has reportedly fixed a parallel bug in ChatGPT that goes beyond credential theft. Check Point researchers uncovered a hidden outbound communication path in ChatGPT’s code execution runtime that could be triggered with a single malicious prompt.This channel successfully bypassed the platform’s expected safeguards around external data sharing.…
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Windows Tools Abused to Kill AV Ahead of Ransomware Attacks
Hackers are increasingly turning legitimate Windows administration tools into stealthy weapons to disable antivirus and EDR before launching ransomware, making attacks faster, quieter, and harder to stop. Instead of dropping noisy custom malware upfront, modern operators chain trusted utilities to gain SYSTEM access, kill security processes, and then encrypt at scale. Because many of these…
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Axios NPM Packages Breached in Ongoing Supply Chain Attack
A severe supply chain attack has compromised the widely used Axios HTTP client on the npm registry. Attackers injected a malicious dependency into specific Axios releases, exposing millions of developers to a multi-stage remote access trojan capable of executing arbitrary commands and stealing system data. The malicious Axios versions, 1.14.1 and 0.30.4, were published directly…
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Silver Fox Expands Asia Cyber Campaign with AtlasCross RAT and Fake Domains
Chinese-speaking users are the target of an active campaign that uses typosquatted domains impersonating trusted software brands to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan named AtlasCross RAT.”The operation covers VPN clients, encrypted messengers, video conferencing tools, cryptocurrency trackers, and e-commerce applications, with eleven confirmed delivery domains impersonating First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article:…
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Intel puts its data center performance knowledge on GitHub
Intel engineers have published a centralized repository of data center performance knowledge on GitHub, giving practitioners direct access to tuning guides, configuration … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/intel-optimization-zone-github/
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Telegram-Based ResokerRAT Adds Screenshot Capture and Persistence
Hackers are deploying a new Windows malware called ResokerRAT, a Telegram”‘based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that gives attackers stealthy remote control over infected systems. Instead of relying on a traditional command”‘and”‘control (C2) server, ResokerRAT abuses the Telegram Bot API to receive commands and exfiltrate data, blending in with legitimate encrypted traffic. When the user runs Resoker.exe,…
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The external pressures redefining cybersecurity risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, email, governance, guide, incident response, injection, network, nist, resilience, risk, risk-management, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolAI is accelerating both the attackers and your defenses, but governance is often missing : What I see generative AI doing in cybersecurity is accelerating what attackers can do and lowering the cost of entry for new criminal gangs. Cyberattacks are more potent because the technology makes it easier to target victims, create deepfake videos or…
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8 ways to bolster your security posture on the cheap
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dkim, dmarc, dns, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, google, identity, Internet, metric, mfa, microsoft, mitigation, okta, passkey, password, phishing, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, tool, training, update, waf, zero-day2. Take full advantage of your existing tools: A practical way to strengthen enterprise security without incurring additional significant spend is to ensure you’re fully leveraging the capabilities of solutions already present within your organization, says Gary Brickhouse, CISO at security services firm GuidePoint Security.”Most organizations have invested heavily in security solutions, yet most are…
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Axios Supply Chain Attack Exposes Developers to Hidden Malware
The Axios supply chain attack that surfaced on March 31, 2026, has raised serious concerns across the JavaScript ecosystem, exposing how a compromised npm Account can be leveraged to distribute malware at scale. The incident involved poisoned releases of the widely used HTTP client library Axios, where attackers exploited a hijacked Axios maintainer account to silently introduce a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT). First…
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What Makes Browser Hijacking a Silent Threat?
Web browsers act as a critical gateway to an organization’s digital ecosystem, enabling access to banking, email, cloud applications, and sensitive customer data. When attackers compromise this gateway, they can monitor user activity, redirect traffic, and capture confidential credentials without detection. This threat, known as browser hijacking, has become increasingly widespread, affecting organizations of all……
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RoadK1ll Malware Turns Hacked Devices Into Network Relays
Hackers are deploying a new Node. js-based implant dubbed RoadK1ll to quietly turn compromised hosts into on-demand network relays, enabling stealthy pivoting deeper into victim environments without exposing obvious remote access tooling. The implant’s sole purpose is to provide attackers with reliable, flexible access back into an internal network after initial compromise, effectively turning a single infected…
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Fehlerhafte Paketverwaltung – Ubuntu-Sicherheitslücke ermöglicht Angreifern Root-Zugriff
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ubuntu-24-04-snap-sicherheitsluecke-root-zugriff-a-a01fb3b3d3eaf0dae0fe34d33ea241fa/
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Oasis Raises $120M Series B to Safeguard Agentic Identities
CEO Danny Brickman on Intent-Based Access and Non-Human Identity Governance. Oasis Security has raised $120 million in a Series B round to expand its identity platform focused on non-human identities and AI agents. CEO Danny Brickman says enterprises need intent-based access controls and automated governance to securely scale agentic adoption. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Iranian Cyberthreats Test US Infrastructure Defenses
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating War. Warnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Manufacturing and Healthcare Share Struggles with Passwords
The two key economic sectors struggle with security for a reason: Many insiders view access management as a roadblock, while attackers see it as a way in. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/manufacturing-and-healthcare-share-struggles-with-passwords
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Under Fire: Attackers Target Flaws in F5 and Citrix Gear
F5 Revises Severity of Flaw Disclosed Last Year. Flaws in major application delivery and security platforms and VPN gateways are being actively exploited or targeted. Under fire: a vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager can facilitate remote code execution, and a memory overread flaw in NetScaler Application Delivery Controller. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Russian Hackers Deploy “CTRL” for RDP Hijacking
Russian hackers are using a new remote access toolkit called “CTRL” to silently hijack Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions via FRP-based reverse tunnels, enabling stealthy, hands-on access to compromised Windows systems. The toolkit blends credential theft, keylogging, and RDP abuse into a cohesive post-exploitation framework that currently flies under the radar of public malware scanners…
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State Department reissues $10 million reward for info on Iranian hackers
Hours after the FBI confirmed that Iranian hackers gained access to Director Kash Patel’s personal email account, the State Department offered a reward for information on cyber actors within the country. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-hackers-state-department-reward
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CrySome RAT: Stealthy .NET Malware Adds AV Killer, HVNC Features
CrySome RAT is a newly observed, advanced .NET remote access trojan that combines full”‘featured post”‘exploitation tooling with unusually hardened persistence, AV-killing, and anti”‘removal logic, making it a serious long”‘term threat to Windows environments. The client component (Crysome.Client.exe) communicates with a TCP”‘based C2 operated by CrySome.Server.exe, with debug logging falling back to a Crysome_debug.log path if…