Tag: access
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Attackers deliver ShadowPad via newly patched WSUS RCE bug
Attackers exploited a patched WSUS flaw (CVE-2025-59287) to gain access, use PowerCat for a shell, and deploy the ShadowPad malware. AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) researchers reported that threat actors exploited a recently patched WSUS flaw (CVE-2025-59287) to deliver the ShadowPad malware. ShadowPad is a backdoor widely used by China-linked APT groups and privately sold…
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Attackers deliver ShadowPad via newly patched WSUS RCE bug
Attackers exploited a patched WSUS flaw (CVE-2025-59287) to gain access, use PowerCat for a shell, and deploy the ShadowPad malware. AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) researchers reported that threat actors exploited a recently patched WSUS flaw (CVE-2025-59287) to deliver the ShadowPad malware. ShadowPad is a backdoor widely used by China-linked APT groups and privately sold…
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Malicious PyPI Package Used by Hackers to Steal Users’ Crypto Information
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, control, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, malicious, pypi, supply-chainCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated supply-chain attack targeting Python developers through a malicious package distributed via the Python Package Index (PyPI). The malicious package, named >>spellcheckers,
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Malicious PyPI Package Used by Hackers to Steal Users’ Crypto Information
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, control, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, malicious, pypi, supply-chainCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated supply-chain attack targeting Python developers through a malicious package distributed via the Python Package Index (PyPI). The malicious package, named >>spellcheckers,
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Malicious PyPI Package Used by Hackers to Steal Users’ Crypto Information
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, control, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, malicious, pypi, supply-chainCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated supply-chain attack targeting Python developers through a malicious package distributed via the Python Package Index (PyPI). The malicious package, named >>spellcheckers,
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ShadowPad Malware Actively Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for Full System Access
Tags: access, cve, exploit, flaw, intelligence, malware, microsoft, open-source, service, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsA recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been exploited by threat actors to distribute malware known as ShadowPad.”The attacker targeted Windows Servers with WSUS enabled, exploiting CVE-2025-59287 for initial access,” AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) said in a report published last week. “They then used PowerCat, an open-source First…
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ShadowPad Malware Actively Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for Full System Access
Tags: access, cve, exploit, flaw, intelligence, malware, microsoft, open-source, service, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsA recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been exploited by threat actors to distribute malware known as ShadowPad.”The attacker targeted Windows Servers with WSUS enabled, exploiting CVE-2025-59287 for initial access,” AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) said in a report published last week. “They then used PowerCat, an open-source First…
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Iberia discloses customer data leak after vendor security breach
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has begun notifying customers of a data security incident stemming from a compromise at one of its suppliers. The disclosure comes days after a threat actor claimed on hacker forums to have access to 77 GB of data allegedly stolen from the airline. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iberia-discloses-customer-data-leak-after-vendor-security-breach/
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Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters
Two out of five illegal streamers have fallen prey to fraud, likely via a ‘modded’ USB stick that exposes users to data theft and cybercrimeThe big fight is on TV on Saturday night but you really don’t want to shell out to watch it on pay-per-view. Luckily, you bought a cheap Amazon Fire Stick online…
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Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation
Huntress analysts reconstructed a Qilin ransomware attack from a single endpoint, using limited logs to reveal rogue ScreenConnect access, failed infostealer attempts, and the ransomware execution path. The investigation shows how validating multiple data sources can uncover activity even when visibility is reduced to a “pinhole.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/piecing-together-the-puzzle-a-qilin-ransomware-investigation/
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Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation
Huntress analysts reconstructed a Qilin ransomware attack from a single endpoint, using limited logs to reveal rogue ScreenConnect access, failed infostealer attempts, and the ransomware execution path. The investigation shows how validating multiple data sources can uncover activity even when visibility is reduced to a “pinhole.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/piecing-together-the-puzzle-a-qilin-ransomware-investigation/
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How NHIs are tailored to handle specific enterprise needs
Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) the Missing Piece in Your Enterprise’s Cybersecurity Strategy? Organizations are increasingly reliant on Non-Human Identities (NHIs) for managing security and access needs. But how exactly do NHIs address specific enterprise needs, and what strategic role do they play in enhancing cybersecurity? Understanding NHIs: The Backbone of Modern Security Architecture NHIs, or……
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FCC reversal removes federal cyber safeguards targeting telecom weaknesses post-Salt Typhoon attacks
Tags: access, at&t, attack, breach, ceo, china, communications, control, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, law, mobile, network, phone, router, threatSalt Typhoon still reverberating: Salt Typhoon impacted major carriers including AT&T, Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Windstream. But law enforcement and intelligence agencies caution that its impact is far more widespread, exposing at least 200 US organizations, plus entities in 80 other countries.According to federal investigations, the attack allowed the Chinese…
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Critical Azure Bastion Vulnerability Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Escalate Privileges
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Azure Bastion, its managed remote access service, enables attackers to escalate privileges to administrative levels with a single network request. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-49752, affects all Azure Bastion deployments and received an emergency security patch on November 20, 2025. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2025-49752 Vulnerability Type Authentication Bypass /…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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ShinyHunters Breach Gainsight Apps on Salesforce, Claim Data from 1000 Firms
ShinyHunters breached Gainsight apps integrated with Salesforce, claiming access to data from 1000 firms using stolen credentials and compromised tokens. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/shinyhunters-breach-gainsight-salesforce-1000-firms/
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Salesforce Gainsight compromise: Early findings and customer guidance
Tags: accessIn the wake of Salesforce’s announcement about >>unusual activity involving Gainsight-published applications
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Salesforce Gainsight compromise: Early findings and customer guidance
Tags: accessIn the wake of Salesforce’s announcement about >>unusual activity involving Gainsight-published applications
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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Critical Azure Bastion Vulnerability Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Higher Privileges
Microsoft disclosed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Azure Bastion, its managed remote access service, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to administrative levels with a single network request. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-49752, affects all Azure Bastion deployments and received an emergency security patch on November 20, 2025. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2025-49752 Vulnerability Type Authentication…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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UNC2891 Hackers Use Raspberry Pi and Fake Cards to Steal ATM Cash
A secretive cybercrime group called UNC2891 has been quietly draining ATMs across Southeast Asian banks for years, using an ingenious combination of custom malware and hidden hardware. Recent research from Group-IB reveals how this financially motivated threat actor has maintained invisible access to dozens of banking systems since 2017, employing techniques that blend digital hacking…
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How to turn threat intel into real security wins
Tags: access, api, attack, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, csf, data, data-breach, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, governance, guide, identity, intelligence, lessons-learned, mail, malware, mitre, nist, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, siem, soar, soc, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe CISO mandate: Risk, efficiency, investment, response: Reduce operational risk and financial loss Intelligence-led detection and response aim to prevent or minimise data loss and business disruption. The downstream effects, smaller blast radii, fewer regulatory headaches and lower recovery bills, are what boards recognise. Maximise staff efficiency Manual validation and correlation drive alert fatigue. Automating…