Tag: access
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Kali Linux + Claude, Chrome Crash Traps, WinRAR Flaws, LockBit & 15+ Stories
Nothing here looks dramatic at first glance. That’s the point. Many of this week’s threats begin with something ordinary, like an ad, a meeting invite, or a software update.Behind the scenes, the tactics are sharper. Access happens faster. Control is established sooner. Cleanup becomes harder.Here is a quick look at the signals worth paying attention…
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Entra ID OAuth Consent Can Grant ChatGPT Access to Emails
OAuth consent in Entra ID can grant apps like ChatGPT email access after approval, exposing hidden risks that may bypass MFA and enable persistent access. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/entra-id-oauth-consent-chatgpt-emails-access/
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When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link
Tags: access, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, fraud, least-privilege, PCI, radius, risk, service, software, strategy, threatWhen Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link madhav Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:56 Most cybersecurity incidents don’t begin with an attack. They begin with a design decision. Four people experienced that reality in the same week. Different roles. Different systems. One shared outcome. Cybersecurity Karen Kelvie – Product Marketing, Data Protection More About This Author >…
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Phishing”‘Led Agent Tesla Campaign Uses Process Hollowing and Anti”‘Analysis to Evade Detection
Agent Tesla continues to cement its status as one of the most persistent remote access trojans (RATs) in the global threat landscape. Known for its data”‘stealing capabilities and extensive distribution network, this malware remains a weapon of choice for low”‘skilled cybercriminals seeking sophisticated results. The latest variant follows a multi”‘stage delivery sequence involving several fileless…
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Hacker kompromittieren immer schneller
Tags: access, ai, crowdstrike, cyberattack, cybercrime, hacker, LLM, malware, north-korea, threat, toolDer Einsatz von KI-Tools macht Cyberangriffe nicht nur schneller, sondern erhöht auch die Taktzahl.Crowdstrike hat die aktuelle Ausgabe seines Global Threat Report veröffentlicht mit mehreren bemerkenswerten Erkenntnissen.So benötigte ein Angreifer im Jahr 2025 im Schnitt nur noch 29 Minuten, um sich vollständigen Zugriff auf ein Netzwerk zu verschaffen. Damit läuft die Kompromittierung rund 65 Prozent…
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Hackers abused Cisco SD-WAN zero-day since 2023 to gain full admin control
Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability CVE-2026-20127 has been exploited since 2023 to gain unauthenticated admin access. A critical Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20127 (CVSS score of 10.0), has been actively exploited since 2023. The flaw affects Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager and allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative access by sending…
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China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecoms and governments across 42 countries
Tags: access, api, apt, china, cloud, communications, cyber, cyberespionage, data, defense, endpoint, espionage, google, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, linux, mandiant, monitoring, network, phone, radius, service, spy, theft, threat, vpnHow Mandiant found it: The campaign came to light during a Mandiant Threat Defense investigation, when analysts flagged unusual activity on a CentOS server. A binary named xapt, designed to masquerade as the apt package manager on Debian-based Linux systems, had already escalated to root and was running shell commands to confirm its access level,…
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Microsoft Warns Developers of Fake Next.js Job Repos Delivering In-Memory Malware
A “coordinated developer-targeting campaign” is using malicious repositories disguised as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessments to trick victims into executing them and establish persistent access to compromised machines.”The activity aligns with a broader cluster of threats that use job-themed lures to blend into routine developer workflows and increase the likelihood of code First seen…
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The Zero-Trust Perimeter: Optimizing OTP Authentication for Modern Identity Security
Learn how to optimize OTP authentication within a zero-trust perimeter to strengthen modern identity security and reduce access risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-zero-trust-perimeter-optimizing-otp-authentication-for-modern-identity-security/
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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access
ResidentBat is a custom Android spyware implant used by the Belarusian KGB to turn seized smartphones into long”‘lived surveillance platforms against journalists and civil society targets. Operating outside the Play Store ecosystem and requiring hands”‘on installation, it combines deep data collection with remote control features, including the ability to wipe a device on demand. RSF’s…
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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access
ResidentBat is a custom Android spyware implant used by the Belarusian KGB to turn seized smartphones into long”‘lived surveillance platforms against journalists and civil society targets. Operating outside the Play Store ecosystem and requiring hands”‘on installation, it combines deep data collection with remote control features, including the ability to wipe a device on demand. RSF’s…
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The farmers and the mercenaries: Rethinking the ‘human layer’ in security
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, ciso, control, cybersecurity, defense, detection, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, risk, soc, threat, tool, trainingThe evidence is already in: This isn’t a theoretical complaint, it shows up in research on how real SOCs work. A study by the University of Oxford based on surveys and interviews with SOC practitioners found they “confirmed the high” false-positive rates of tools in use, and that many “false positives” are actually benign triggers…
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New $300 Android RAT Boasts Automated Permission Bypass and Hidden Remote Control
Every so often, a new piece of malware emerges that truly shifts the threat landscape. Oblivion, a newly discovered Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), appears to be one such moment. Unlike recycled or buggy Remote Access Trojan (RATs) seen across underground markets, Oblivion is promoted as a ground”‘up build, tested for months before public release. The…
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5 trends that should top CISO’s RSA 2026 agendas
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backup, business, cio, ciso, cloud, conference, control, corporate, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, finance, framework, governance, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, intelligence, network, okta, resilience, risk, saas, service, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trustCTEM in the spotlight: In another evolutionary trend, most organizations are moving beyond scanning for software snafus to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM). By doing so, security teams hope to get a full picture of all assets, as well as their configurations, locations, software vulnerabilities, ownership, and business criticality.Armed with this data, CTEM platforms look…
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DarkCloud Infostealer Escalates as Major Enterprise Threat with Scalable Credential Theft
Infostealers continue to dominate the initial access landscape in 2026, driving breaches through scalable credential theft. Among these, DarkCloud has emerged as a major threat, illustrating how low-cost, commercialized malware is reshaping enterprise compromise dynamics worldwide. Despite being promoted as “surveillance software,” its real function is unmistakable highvolume credential harvesting across browsers, email clients, file transfer tools, and…
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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day CVE-2026-20127 Exploited Since 2023 for Admin Access
A newly disclosed maximum-severity security flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller (formerly vSmart) and Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (formerly vManage) has come under active exploitation in the wild as part of malicious activity that dates back to 2023.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20127 (CVSS score: 10.0), allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain First…
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Steaelite RAT Drives Surge in Double Extortion Attacks on Enterprises
A newly surfaced Remote Access Trojan (RAT) named Stealer is rapidly gaining traction across cybercrime networks, fueling a fresh wave of double-extortion incidents against enterprise targets. It offers features such as HVNC (Hidden Virtual Network Computing) monitoring and banking application bypass capabilities once reserved for advanced, custom-built malware teams. Steaelite’s marketing strategy mirrors that of commercial malware projects. The developer has actively…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Exploited for Root Access in Active Cyberattacks
Tags: access, authentication, cisco, cvss, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, flaw, network, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.”‹ Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Details Information Vulnerability Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Authentication Bypass Severity Critical CVSS…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Exploited for Root Access in Active Cyberattacks
Tags: access, authentication, cisco, cvss, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, flaw, network, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.”‹ Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Details Information Vulnerability Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Authentication Bypass Severity Critical CVSS…
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Steaelite RAT combines data theft and ransomware management capability in one tool
Tags: access, android, attack, authentication, awareness, business, corporate, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, ddos, defense, encryption, endpoint, extortion, infection, infosec, malware, mobile, monitoring, password, phishing, ransomware, rat, remote-code-execution, theft, threat, tool, training, windowsCSO that this isn’t the most sophisticated RAT he’s seen. “The novel aspect here,” he said, “is the convergence. Steaelite bundles remote access, credential harvesting, data exfiltration, and ransomware (currently in development) in a single package.” Traditionally, he explained, these capabilities have occupied different parts of the cybercrime toolchain, but Steaelite unifies the functions, giving…
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CVE-2026-20127: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller/Manager Zero-Day Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, cisa, cisco, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, intelligence, mitigation, network, risk, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayExploitation of a maximum severity authentication bypass zero-day vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager has been reported. Immediate patching is recommended to thwart ongoing attacks. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-20127 is an Authentication Bypass Vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager. Patches have been released and no workarounds are currently available. Exploitation in the…
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Malicious Next.js Repos Target Developers Via Fake Job Interviews
Linked to North Korean fake job-recruitment campaigns, the poisoned repositories are aimed at establishing persistent access to infected machines. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/malicious-nextjs-repos-developers-fake-job-interviews
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The Real Initial Access Vector: Compromised Active Directory Credentials
Compromised Active Directory credentials allow attackers to log in without exploits, driving modern authentication-based initial access. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-real-initial-access-vector-compromised-active-directory-credentials/
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mquire: Linux memory forensics without external dependencies
If you’ve ever done Linux memory forensics, you know the frustration: without debug symbols that match the exact kernel version, you’re stuck. These symbols aren’t typically installed on production systems and must be sourced from external repositories, which quickly become outdated when systems receive updates. If you’ve ever tried to analyze a memory dump only…
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Critical SolarWinds Serv-U Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Root Access
SolarWinds has released a critical security update for its Serv-U file transfer software, patching four vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with root-level privileges on affected servers. All four flaws carry a CVSS score of 9.1, placing them squarely in the Critical severity tier, and were resolved in Serv-U version 15.5.4 released…
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Boards don’t need cyber metrics, they need risk signals
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, automation, awareness, business, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, intelligence, metric, phishing, riskThe seduction of counting: Even when metrics are not too technical and align with business impact, another problem emerges: What gets counted can crowd out what matters.Wendy Nather, a longtime CISO who is now an advisor at EPSD, cautions against equating measurement with understanding. “When you are reporting to the board, there are some things…
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Android RAT SURXRAT Grants Hackers Full Device Control and Data Exfiltration
SURXRAT is an actively developed Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) sold as a commercial malware-as-a-service (MaaS) on Telegram, giving attackers full device control and powerful data”‘stealing capabilities. It combines large”‘scale affiliate distribution, cloud”‘hosted command”‘and”‘control, and even experimental AI modules, making it a serious and evolving threat for Android users. The Indonesian operator runs a channel…