Tag: control
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New Research Reveals Key TCP SYN Patterns for Detecting Malicious Activity
A groundbreaking study by NETSCOUT, utilizing data from their honeypot systems designed to capture unsolicited internet traffic, has shed light on the intricate patterns within Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) SYN segments the initial step in the TCP three-way handshake. Published in April 2025, the research meticulously analyzes packet headers to identify trends and anomalies in…
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Chinese APT41 Exploits Google Calendar for Malware CommandControl Operations
Google on Wednesday disclosed that the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as APT41 leveraged a malware called TOUGHPROGRESS that uses Google Calendar for command-and-control (C2).The tech giant, which discovered the activity in late October 2024, said the malware was hosted on a compromised government website and was used to target multiple other government entities.”Misuse of…
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APT Hackers Turn Google Calendar Into Command Hub Using TOUGHPROGRESS Malware, Google Alerts
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed >>TOUGHPROGRESS
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Risk assessment vital when choosing an AI model, say experts
Advice to CSOs: Lee said that CSOs should consider the following before approving any LLM:Training data: figure out where the model got its info. Random web grabs expose your secrets;Prompt history: if your questions stick around on their servers, they’ll turn up in the next breach bulletin;Credentials: stolen API keys and weak passwords keep attackers…
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Thousands of Asus routers are being hit with stealthy, persistent backdoors
Backdoor giving full administrative control can survive reboots and firmware updates. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/thousands-of-asus-routers-are-being-hit-with-stealthy-persistent-backdoors/
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APT41 malware abuses Google Calendar for stealthy C2 communication
The Chinese APT41 hacking group uses a new malware named ‘ToughProgress’ that abuses Google Calendar for command-and-control (C2) operations, hiding malicious activity behind a trusted cloud service. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt41-malware-abuses-google-calendar-for-stealthy-c2-communication/
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Microsoft Entra Design Lets Guest Users Gain Azure Control, Researchers Say
Researchers reveal how guest accounts with billing roles can create Azure subscriptions inside external tenants, gaining unexpected Owner access and opening hidden privilege risks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-entra-design-guest-users-gain-azure-control/
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Zanubis Android Malware Harvests Banking Credentials and Executes Remote Commands
The Zanubis Android banking Trojan has evolved into a highly sophisticated threat, initially targeting financial institutions in Peru before expanding its scope to virtual cards and cryptocurrency wallets. This malware, known for impersonating legitimate Peruvian Android apps, tricks users into granting accessibility permissions, thereby enabling extensive data theft and remote control capabilities. Evolution of a…
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Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, android, api, authentication, banking, best-practice, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, leak, mobile, password, phone, risk, threat, vulnerabilityMay 28, 2025 – Lina Romero – Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ Excerpt: Cybersecurity risks are too close for comfort. Recent data from the Global Mobile Threat Report reveals that our mobile phone applications are most likely exposing our data due to insecure practices such as API key hardcoding.…
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New PumaBot Botnet Targets Linux IoT Devices to Steal SSH Credentials and Mine Crypto
Embedded Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices have become the target of a new botnet dubbed PumaBot.Written in Go, the botnet is designed to conduct brute-force attacks against SSH instances to expand in size and scale and deliver additional malware to the infected hosts.”Rather than scanning the internet, the malware retrieves a list of targets…
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Emerging FormBook Malware Threatens Windows Users with Complete System Takeover
A critical cybersecurity threat has surfaced targeting Microsoft Windows users, as detailed in the latest analysis of the FormBook malware. Documented in Part II of a comprehensive FormBook analysis blog, this malware variant poses a severe risk by enabling attackers to gain full remote control over a victim’s computer. Initially delivered through phishing emails exploiting…
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How ‘Browserthe-Middle’ Attacks Steal Sessions in Seconds
Would you expect an end user to log on to a cybercriminal’s computer, open their browser, and type in their usernames and passwords? Hopefully not! But that’s essentially what happens if they fall victim to a Browser-in-the-Middle (BitM) attack.Like Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks, BiTM sees criminals look to control the data flow between the victim’s computer…
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CISA Publishes ICS Advisories Highlighting New Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: access, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, government, infrastructure, service, tool, vulnerabilityOn May 27, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisory”, ICSA-25-146-01″, highlighting a significant security vulnerability in the Johnson Controls iSTAR Configuration Utility (ICU) Tool. This tool is widely deployed for configuring and managing access control systems across critical infrastructure sectors, including commercial facilities, energy, government…
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GitHub becomes go-to platform for malware delivery across Europe
Phishing has become the go-to method for attackers looking to get past security controls and access sensitive environments in Europe, according to Netskope. Users are now … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/28/attackers-phishing-method-europe/
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LimaCharlie Adds Endpoint Protection Controls to Streamline Microsoft Defender Management
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/limacharlie-adds-endpoint-protection-controls-to-streamline-microsoft-defender-management
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LimaCharlie Leaps Ahead With Endpoint Protection
The newest extension to LimaCharlie’s SecOps Cloud Platform (SCP) offers users advanced control over Windows endpoint protection at scale. This powerful new capability allows security service providers to easily manage free instances of Microsoft Defender Antivirus (previously Windows Defender) on all Windows endpoints through a single unified interface. Key Capabilities This extension is simple to…
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AI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report
Tags: ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, computing, control, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, guide, malicious, malware, mfa, nist, passkey, phishing, privacy, programming, ransomware, regulation, risk, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report madhav Tue, 05/27/2025 – 04:40 The Thales 2025 Data Threat Report reveals a critical inflection point in global cybersecurity. As the threat landscape grows more complex and hostile, the rapid adoption of generative AI is amplifying both opportunity and…
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New Android Malware GhostSpy Grants Attackers Full Control Over Infected Devices
A chilling new Android malware, dubbed GhostSpy, has emerged as a significant threat to mobile security, according to a detailed report by CYFIRMA. This high-risk malware employs advanced evasion, persistence, and surveillance techniques to seize complete control over infected devices. With capabilities ranging from keylogging to bypassing banking app protections, GhostSpy poses a severe risk…
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Siemens SiPass Flaw Allows Remote Attackers to Cause DoS Conditions
Siemens has released a security advisory (SSA-041082) concerning a critical out-of-bounds read vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-31812, affecting all SiPass integrated versions before V2.95.3.18. The flaw, if exploited, could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (DoS) condition, potentially disrupting access control operations for organizations relying on SiPass for physical security management. The…
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How NHIs Deliver Value to Your Security Architecture
Why Does NHI Value Matter To Your Security Architecture? For many businesses embarking on digital transformation journeys, the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in their cybersecurity strategies is often understated. Yet, the management of NHIs and their Secrets can be a game-changer, providing robust control over cloud security and thereby reducing risks of security breaches……
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ICYMI: A Look Back at Exposure Management Academy Highlights
Tags: attack, business, ceo, cio, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, office, risk, risk-management, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. This week, we look back on some highlights from the first couple of months of posts, including the broad view exposure management provides, business impact and getting to a single pane of glass.…
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CISO’s Guide To Web Privacy Validation And Why It’s Important
Are your web privacy controls protecting your users, or just a box-ticking exercise? This CISO’s guide provides a practical roadmap for continuous web privacy validation that’s aligned with real-world practices. Download the full guide here.Web Privacy: From Legal Requirement to Business EssentialAs regulators ramp up enforcement and users grow more privacy-aware, CISOs face a mounting…
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Apache Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Exposed with PoC Released
Tags: apache, container, control, cve, cyber, data-breach, flaw, malicious, open-source, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24813, has been discovered in Apache Tomcat, a widely used open-source Java servlet container and web server. This flaw, stemming from improper handling of file paths, particularly those containing internal dots (e.g., file.Name)”, can allow attackers to bypass security controls, leading to remote code execution (RCE), information disclosure, and…
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A Hyperscaler for Cybersecurity
Tags: access, automation, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, group, infrastructure, intelligence, mssp, network, service, siem, soc, software, threat, tool, updateHyperscalers like AWS and GCP have transformed IT and general tech. Now it’s time for the cybersecurity industry to catch up by shifting to specialized hyperscaler platforms built for security operations (SecOps) at scale. Why the cybersecurity industry needs its own hyperscaler IT hyperscalers evolved to meet the challenges of web-scale computing back in the…
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Proof of Concept: Rethinking Identity for the Age of AI Agents
Identity Experts Adam Preis and Troy Leach. As enterprises deploy AI-powered systems, legacy identity frameworks struggle to keep up, leaving gaps in visibility, control and accountability. Adam Preis and Troy Leach joined editors at ISMG to discuss how AI agents and machine identities are redefining identity security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/proof-concept-rethinking-identity-for-age-ai-agents-a-28470
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Companies Look to AI to Tame the Chaos of Event Security, Operations
As the summer event season kicks off, venue managers and security firms aim to make AI part of the solution for keeping control of crowds and protecting against cyber-physical threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/companies-ai-tame-chaos-event-security-operations