Tag: access
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SolarWinds Patches 4 Critical Serv-U 15.5 Flaws Allowing Root Code Execution
SolarWinds has released updates to address four critical security flaws in its Serv-U file transfer software that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution.The vulnerabilities, all rated 9.1 on the CVSS scoring system, are listed below -CVE-2025-40538 – A broken access control vulnerability that allows an attacker to create a system admin user…
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Threat Actors Exploit Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability to Gain RDP Access, Deploy LockBit Ransomware
Threat actors recently abused a critical Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability to gain deep access to a Windows environment, eventually deploying LockBit ransomware over RDP. The attack shows how failing to patch CVE-2023-46604 can give adversaries repeat access and time to turn an initial foothold into full-domain impact. The exploit loaded a malicious Java Spring bean configuration XML file,…
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SURXRAT, a Trojan’s LLM-Driven Expansion in Android Malware
SURXRAT, an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), has come out as a commercially structured malware operation. Distributed under the branding “SURXRAT V5,” the malware is sold through a Telegram-based malware-as-a-service (MaaS) network that enables affiliates to generate customized builds while the core operator retains centralized infrastructure and oversight. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/surxrat-arsinkrat-llm-android-rat-analysis/
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OAuth security guide: Flows, vulnerabilities and best practices
OAuth is a commonly used authorisation framework, that allows websites and web applications to request limited access to a user’s account on another application. Users can grant this limited access to their account, without ever needing to expose their password with the requesting website or application. This is commonly seen with sites that allow you”¦…
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The Coming Regulatory Wave for AI Agents Their APIs
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, data, endpoint, finance, framework, governance, guide, infrastructure, leak, monitoring, regulation, risk, toolFor the past two years, the adoption of Generative AI has felt like a gold rush. Organizations raced to integrate Large Language Models and build autonomous agents to assist employees. They often bypassed standard governance processes in the name of speed and innovation. That era of unrestricted experimentation is rapidly drawing to a close. A…
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Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation
AI agents now provision infrastructure and approve actions, but many inherit over-scoped privileges without proper governance. Token Security explains why CISOs must treat agents as identities and add intent-based controls so access is granted only when purpose and context align. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/identity-first-ai-security-why-cisos-must-add-intent-to-the-equation/
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Critical SolarWinds Serv-U flaws offer root access to servers
SolarWinds has patched four critical Serv-U remote code execution vulnerabilities that could grant attackers root access to unpatched servers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-solarwinds-serv-u-flaws-offer-root-access-to-servers/
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Threat Actors Exploit Weaponized AI to Seize Full Domain Access in Under 30 Minutes
Threat actors are rapidly weaponizing artificial intelligence to move from initial access to full domain compromise in under half an hour, leaving defenders with almost no room for error or delay. As enterprises adopt AI across development, identity, and cloud workflows, adversaries are abusing the same tools to script lateral movement, automate reconnaissance, and scale…
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T.H.E. Journal – Why Web Security Has Become Core Infrastructure for K12
This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 02/11/26 by Charlie Sander. Learning is increasingly cloud-based and off-campus Schools are in their most digitally connected period to date. Cloud-based student spaces and web resources have expanded access to learning and improved flexibility for students. This shift is not limited to well-resourced systems. UNESCO’s spotlight…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Windows Management Instrumentation WMI to Maintain Stealthy Access and Silent Control
Tags: access, control, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, infrastructure, malware, startup, strategy, windowsWindows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a critical utility built into the Windows operating system designed to help administrators monitor status and automate routine tasks. However, cybercriminals have increasingly weaponized this legitimate infrastructure to maintain persistent access to compromised networks. Unlike traditional malware strategies that rely on visible startup folders or registry run keys, WMI abuse…
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Windows 365 for Agents brings managed cloud PCs to autonomous workflows
Microsoft’s Windows 365 for Agents is a cloud platform that gives AI agents secure access to cloud PCs. It lets builders run copilots, agents, and automated workflows in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/24/microsoft-windows-365-for-agents/
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Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, compliance, container, control, data, fido, Hardware, identity, login, msp, phishing, service, software, tool, zero-trustMaster Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager madhav Tue, 02/24/2026 – 07:53 The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it’s a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing and strengthen their security posture. While this shift enhances security, it introduces a new challenge: managing…
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ZeroDayRAT Targets Android and iOS Devices for Surveillance and Financial Data Theft
ZeroDayRAT targets Android and iOS devices, combining real-time surveillance with direct financial theft within a single browser panel. The Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) ecosystem is entering a new phase, blending mobile surveillance and financial crime into one seamless platform. Active promotions for this RAT (Remote Access Trojan) began on Telegram channels on February 2, 2026, highlighting its dual purpose: real-time spying and direct financial…
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Hackers Use Steganographic Images to Bypass Anti-Malware and Deploy Malware
Hackers are abusing steganography in PNG images to smuggle a Pulsar Remote Access Trojan (RAT) into Windows systems through a malicious NPM package named buildrunner”‘dev. The attack starts with a typosquatted NPM package, buildrunner”‘dev, which impersonates the abandoned “buildrunner”/”build-runner” tools to catch developers who mistype or assume it is a maintained fork. Its package.json looks harmless but defines a postinstall hook…
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Fake Huorong Site Delivers ValleyRAT Backdoor in Targeted Malware Campaign
A typosquatted copy of the popular Huorong Security antivirus site is being used to deliver ValleyRAT, a modular remote access trojan (RAT) built on the Winos4.0 framework, to users who believe they are downloading legitimate protection software. The attackers registered huoronga[.]com adding a single “a” to the legitimate huorong.cn domain as part of a typosquatting strategy designed…
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The rise of the evasive adversary
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, china, cloud, credentials, crime, crowdstrike, crypto, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, lazarus, leak, mail, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, phishing, ransomware, remote-code-execution, russia, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBig game hunters tighten their grip: CrowdStrike’s research highlights how big game hunting (BGH) ransomware actors have remained the dominant force in the eCrime landscape.Punk Spider, a group responsible for developing and maintaining Russian-language Akira ransomware, and its associated Akira dedicated leak site, conducted 198 intrusions in 2025, a 134% increase year over year. Victim-shaming operations…
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Russian group uses AI to exploit weakly-protected Fortinet firewalls, says Amazon
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, business, ciso, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data-breach, detection, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, Internet, linkedin, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, password, russia, software, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityRecommendations: The Amazon report makes a number of recommendations to network admins with FortiGate devices. They include ensuring device management interfaces aren’t exposed to the internet, or, if they have to be, restricting access to known IP ranges and using a bastion host or out-of-band management network. As basic cybersecurity demands, all default and common…
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Beyond Remediation: How Mitigation Controls Close the Gap in Segregation of Duties Compliance
Managing Segregation of Duties risk doesn’t always mean removing access. Sometimes, the smarter path is monitoring the risk you’ve chosen to accept. The Segregation of Duties Compliance Challenge Every Organization Faces Segregation of Duties (SoD) is a foundational control in enterprise governance. The principle is simple: no single individual should have access that allows……
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Cloudflare setzt neuen Standard für SASE und Post-Quanten-Sicherheit
Cloudflare stellt heute die erste vollständige Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) -Lösung weltweit vor, die moderne Post-Quanten (PQ)-Verschlüsselungsstandards unterstützt. Hintergrund ist: Die Entwicklung leistungsfähiger Quantencomputer schreitet voran und stellt bestehende Verschlüsselungsstandards perspektivisch infrage. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cloudflare-setzt-neuen-standard-fuer-sase-und-post-quanten-sicherheit/a43798/
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VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report
Chinese hackers allegedly broke into the network of an Ivanti subsidiary in 2021. The hackers exploited a backdoor in its VPN product, which allowed the hackers to gain access to 119 other unnamed organizations. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/vpn-flaws-allowed-chinese-hackers-to-compromise-dozens-of-ivanti-customers-says-report/
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Confronting Vault Sprawl And The Risks It Brings
Vault sprawl means duplicated secrets, fragmented access, and unclear ownership. Learn how GitGuardian’s NHI Governance restores control across the enterprise. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/confronting-vault-sprawl-and-the-risks-it-brings/
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When identity isn’t the weak link, access still is
Stolen tokens and compromised devices let attackers reuse trust without breaking authentication. Specops Software explains why identity alone isn’t enough and how continuous device verification strengthens Zero Trust. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/when-identity-isnt-the-weak-link-access-still-is/
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Enterprise SSO for WordPress Portals
Simplify access with Enterprise SSO for WordPress portals. Secure, seamless single sign-on integration for your enterprise users. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/enterprise-sso-for-wordpress-portals/
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1.2 Million Accounts Exposed in French Bank Registry Breach
Stolen government credentials were used to access France’s FICOBA registry, exposing data tied to roughly 1.2 million bank accounts. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/1-2-million-accounts-exposed-in-french-bank-registry-breach/