Tag: computer
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Russian APT28 compromised Western logistics and IT firms to track aid to Ukraine
Tags: access, advisory, api, authentication, cctv, cloud, computer, container, credentials, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, exploit, flaw, government, hacker, identity, infrastructure, Internet, login, malicious, malware, mfa, military, network, ntlm, office, open-source, password, phishing, powershell, russia, service, software, threat, tool, ukraine, vulnerabilityCredential guessing and spearphishing: The attackers used brute-force credential guessing techniques, also known as password spraying, to gain initial access to accounts. This was complemented with targeted phishing emails that directed recipients to fake login pages for government entities or Western cloud email providers. These phishing pages were stored on free web hosting services or…
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Suspected creeps behind DanaBot malware that hit 300K+ computers revealed
And the associated fraud’n’spy botnet is about to be shut down First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/23/300000_machine_danabot_endgame/
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Feds finger Russian ‘behind Qakbot malware’ that hit 700K computers
Agents thought they shut this all down in 2023, but the duck quacked again First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/qakbot_criminal_mastermind_charged/
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Feds finger Russian behind Qakbot malware that hit 700,000 computers
The FBI thought they shut this all down in 2023, but the duck quacked again First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/qakbot_criminal_mastermind_charged/
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US indicts leader of Qakbot botnet linked to ransomware attacks
The U.S. government has indicted Russian national Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, the leader of the Qakbot botnet malware operation that compromised over 700,000 computers and enabled ransomware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-indicts-leader-of-qakbot-botnet-linked-to-ransomware-attacks/
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How Identity Plays a Part in 5 Stages of a Cyber Attack
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, computer, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, exploit, group, iam, identity, intelligence, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, powershell, ransomware, risk, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityWhile credential abuse is a primary initial access vector, identity compromise plays a key role in most stages of a cyber attack. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. Identity compromise plays a pivotal role in how attackers move laterally through an organization. Credential abuse is the top initial access vector,…
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Microsoft Expert Reveals the Hidden Dangers of Bad Code on Your PC’s Performance
Microsoft support engineer has identified a subtle but significant memory leak in .NET applications that can gradually consume system resources until computers slow to a crawl or crash completely. The issue, which primarily affects Windows systems running .NET applications, stems from a seemingly innocent configuration parameter that developers might inadvertently misuse. This technical revelation sheds…
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BadSuccessor: Unpatched Microsoft Active Directory attack enables domain takeover
Tags: access, attack, authentication, computer, container, control, credentials, group, microsoft, network, password, powershell, service, updatemsDS-DelegatedMSAState, which indicates whether the migration process is unknown, in progress, or completed; msDS-ManagedAccountPrecededByLink, which indicates the superseded account; and msDS-GroupMSAMembership, which indicates which principals (users, groups, and computers) can authenticate as the account.Once migration to a dMSA account is complete, any machine that authenticates as the superseded service account will receive from Domain Controller…
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Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $15
You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-home/
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Judge Lets Delta Lawsuit Over CrowdStrike Outage Proceed
Georgia Court Allows Claims of Fraud, Trespass Over Falcon Software Update. Delta can proceed with its lawsuit against CrowdStrike over a July 2024 update that allegedly bypassed Microsoft safeguards and crashed thousands of systems. The judge found that Delta sufficiently alleged fraud, computer trespass and gross negligence, allowing key claims to move forward. First seen…
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Peter Green Chilled Cyberattack Disrupts Supermarket Supply Chain Across the UK
The logistics firm Peter Green Chilled, a key supplier to major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi, fell victim to a cyberattack. The company confirmed that its computer systems were compromised in the Peter Green Chilled cyberattack. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/peter-green-chilled-cyberattack/
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Dutch government passes law to criminalize cyber-espionage
The Netherlands has updated its digital security laws to criminalize cyber-espionage and increase penalties for computer-related offenses. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/netherlands-law-criminalizes-cyber-espionage
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Fileless PowerShell Loader Deploys Remcos RAT
Attack Chain Uses LNK Files, MSHTA and Memory Injection. PowerShell is becoming hackers’ new favorite tool since they can load code directly into computer memory and evade traditional file-based detection methods, warn security researchers. A combination of LNK-MSHTA-PowerShell offers a stealthy and effective path to execution. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fileless-powershell-loader-deploys-remcos-rat-a-28420
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Cybercriminal Andrei Tarasov Escapes US Extradition, Returns to Russia
Andrei Vladimirovich Tarasov, a 33-year-old Russian cybercrime figure known online as >>Aels,
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Researchers Expose New Intel CPU Flaws Enabling Memory Leaks and Spectre v2 Attacks
Researchers at ETH Zürich have discovered yet another security flaw that they say impacts all modern Intel CPUs and causes them to leak sensitive data from memory, showing that the vulnerability known as Spectre continues to haunt computer systems after more than seven years.The vulnerability, referred to as Branch Privilege Injection (BPI), “can be exploited…
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Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggers BitLocker recovery on some devices
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5058379-update-triggering-bitlocker-recovery-after-install/
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Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggering BitLocker Recovery after install
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5058379-update-triggering-bitlocker-recovery-after-install/
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Why we must reform the Computer Misuse Act: A cyber pro speaks out
Britain’s outdated hacking laws are leaving the UK’s cyber practitioners hamstrung and afraid. Security professional Simon Whittaker reveals how he nearly ran afoul of the Computer Misuse Act, and why he’s speaking out for reform First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623789/Why-we-must-reform-the-Computer-Misuse-Act-A-cyber-pro-speaks-out
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ENISA Launches European Vulnerability Database to Bolster EU Cyber Resilience
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has unveiled the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), a strategic move designed to enhance digital security across the bloc and reduce reliance on U.S.-centric cybersecurity infrastructure. The EUVD, now live for consultation, aggregates vulnerability data from a wide range of sources, including national Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs),…
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Marks & Spencer räumt Datendiebstahl ein
Der britische Retail-Riese Marks & Spencer wurde von Cyberkriminellen heimgesucht und kämpft nun mit den Folgen.Wie Marks & Spencer (M&S) im Rahmen eines “Cyber Incident Update” vom 22. April mitteilte, hat die Unternehmensgruppe mit einem “Cybervorfall” zu kämpfen. Das Einzelhandelsunternehmen gehört zu den größten seiner Art in Großbritannien und betreibt knapp 400 Filialen allein auf…
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12 AI terms you (and your flirty chatbot) should know by now
1. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) The ultimate manifestation of AI has already played a featured role in dozens of apocalyptic movies. AGI is the point at which machines become capable of original thought and either a) save us from our worst impulses or b) decide they’ve had enough of us puny humans. While some AI…
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Four Hackers Caught Exploiting Old Routers as Proxy Servers
U.S. authorities unsealed charges against four foreign nationals accused of operating a global cybercrime scheme that hijacked outdated wireless routers to create malicious proxy networks. Russian nationals Alexey Viktorovich Chertkov (37), Kirill Vladimirovich Morozov (41), Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Shishkin (36), and Kazakhstani Dmitriy Rubtsov (38) face conspiracy and computer crime charges for allegedly profiting from botnets…
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ASUS Patches DriverHub RCE Flaws Exploitable via HTTP and Crafted .ini Files
ASUS has released updates to address two security flaws impacting ASUS DriverHub that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to leverage the software in order to achieve remote code execution.DriverHub is a tool that’s designed to automatically detect the motherboard model of a computer and display necessary driver updates for subsequent installation by communicating…
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The rise of vCISO as a viable cybersecurity career path
Tags: advisory, business, ceo, cio, ciso, compliance, computer, control, country, cyber, cybersecurity, government, grc, group, guide, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, ISO-27001, jobs, mobile, network, nist, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, skills, strategy, technology, tool, trainingDamon Petraglia, vCISO and CISO on demand Blue Mantis Damon Petraglia A long-time cybersecurity pro with chops built up in the federal government world and through forensic investigation work, Damon Petraglia works as a vCISO and CISO on demand for the IT services firm Blue Mantis.”Where I am today as a vCISO is a culmination…
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BSidesLV24 Proving Ground The Immortal Retrofuturism Of Mainframe Computers And How To Keep Them Safe
Author/Presenter: Michelle Eggers Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/bsideslv24-proving-ground-the-immortal-retrofuturism-of-mainframe-computers-and-how-to-keep-them-safe/
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Infostealer hits DOGE software engineer’s computer
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/infostealer-hits-doge-software-engineers-computer
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DOGE software engineer’s computer infected by info-stealing malware
The presence of credentials in leaked “stealer logs” indicates his device was infected. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/doge-software-engineers-computer-infected-by-info-stealing-malware/
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Hacker Exploits AI Art Tool to Steal 1.1TB of Disney Data
California Man Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Charges Related to Hacking Employee’s PC. A California man agreed to plead guilty to hacking a Disney employee’s personal computer and stealing over one terabyte of confidential company data. Authorities say the man posted a malicious artificial intelligence art application online and used it to steal an employee’s…