Tag: control
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NDSS 2025 Revisiting Concept Drift In Windows Malware Detection
Session 12B: Malware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Adrian Shuai Li (Purdue University), Arun Iyengar (Intelligent Data Management and Analytics, LLC), Ashish Kundu (Cisco Research), Elisa Bertino (Purdue University) PAPER Revisiting Concept Drift in Windows Malware Detection: Adaptation to Real Drifted Malware with Minimal Samples In applying deep learning for malware classification, it is crucial to…
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42,900 OpenClaw Exposed Control Panels and Why You Should Care
Over the past two weeks, most coverage around Moltbot and OpenClaw has chased the flashy angle. One-click exploits, remote code execution, APT chatter, scary screenshots. Meanwhile, security teams are doing… The post 42,900 OpenClaw Exposed Control Panels and Why You Should Care appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/02/42900-openclaw-exposed-control-panels-and-why-you-should-care/
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42,900 OpenClaw Exposed Control Panels and Why You Should Care
Over the past two weeks, most coverage around Moltbot and OpenClaw has chased the flashy angle. One-click exploits, remote code execution, APT chatter, scary screenshots. Meanwhile, security teams are doing… The post 42,900 OpenClaw Exposed Control Panels and Why You Should Care appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/02/42900-openclaw-exposed-control-panels-and-why-you-should-care/
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Apple patches zero-day flaw that could let attackers take control of devices
Apple issued security updates for all devices which include a patch for an actively exploited zero-day”, tracked as CVE-2026-20700. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/apple-patches-zero-day-flaw-that-could-let-attackers-take-control-of-devices/
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Palo Alto closes privileged access gap with $25B CyberArk acquisition
Tags: access, ai, cloud, control, detection, endpoint, governance, identity, intelligence, microsoft, network, okta, risk, threat, zero-trustCustomer impact and integration risks: While Palo Alto is integrating CyberArk’s capabilities into its security ecosystem, the company will continue to offer CyberArk’s identity security solutions as a standalone platform.This signals continuity and roadmap stability for existing customers in the near term. “Standalone CyberArk availability is expected to continue, now backed by Palo Alto’s global…
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$44 Evilmouse Malware Grants Attackers Full Control of Systems Upon Connection
A new hardware-based threat has emerged that disguises malicious code execution capabilities inside an ordinary computer mouse. Dubbed >>EvilMouse,<< this covert keystroke injector demonstrates how everyday peripherals can become powerful attack tools for just $44 in parts. EvilMouse operates similarly to the well-known USB Rubber Ducky penetration testing tool. However, with a crucial difference: it…
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Healthcare Networks, Financial Regulators, and Industrial Systems on the Same Target List
More than 25 million individuals are now tied to the Conduent Business Services breach as investigations continue to expand its scope. In Canada, approximately 750,000 investors were affected in the CIRO data breach. During roughly the same period, 2,451 vulnerabilities specific to industrial control systems were disclosed by 152 vendors. The latest ColorTokens Threat Advisory……
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What CISOs need to know about the OpenClaw security nightmare
OpenClaw exposes enterprise security gaps: The first big lesson of this whole OpenClaw situation is that enterprises need to do more to get their security fundamentals in place. Because if there are any gaps, anywhere at all, they will now be found and exploited at an unprecedented pace. In the case of OpenClaw, that means…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Employee Monitoring and SimpleHelp Tools in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: attack, control, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, monitoring, network, ransomware, threat, toolThreat actors are abusing legitimate remote monitoring tools to hide inside corporate networks and launch ransomware attacks. Net Monitor for Employees Professional is a commercial workforce monitoring tool by NetworkLookout that offers remote screen viewing, full remote control, file management, shell command execution, and stealth deployment. While intended for productivity oversight, these rich administrative capabilities make it…
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Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim’s computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/microsoft-says-hackers-are-exploiting-critical-zero-day-bugs-to-target-windows-and-office-users/
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Should CISOs Plan for Government as an Adversary?
Why Modern Threat Modeling Must Account for State Control of Infrastructure CISOs for decades viewed governments as partners. That assumption is weakening. Today, state control over infrastructure needs be part of threat modeling and business continuity planning for global security leaders – and it’s time for CISOs to reassess dependencies and trust boundaries. First seen…
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Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P
For the past week, the massive “Internet of Things” (IoT) botnet known as Kimwolf has been disrupting the The Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a decentralized, encrypted communications network designed to anonymize and secure online communications. I2P users started reporting disruptions in the network around the same time the Kimwolf botmasters began relying on it to…
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New Linux botnet SSHStalker uses old-school IRC for C2 comms
A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-botnet-sshstalker-uses-old-school-irc-for-c2-comms/
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Microsoft Beefs Up Runtime Security
Redmond Rolls Out 2 Desktop Security Initiatives. Microsoft is touting changes to Windows meant to ensure better runtime security and user prompts when apps access sensitive desktop resources such as files, a camera or microphone. Other controls include blocking legacy authentication protocols to ensure use of multifactor authentication. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
Tags: attack, cisa, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, infrastructure, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the attack highlighted threats from vulnerable edge devices to operational technology and industrial control systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-warning-russian-cyberattack-poland-power-grid/
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ZeroDayRAT spyware grants attackers total access to mobile devices
ZeroDayRAT is a commercial mobile spyware that grants full remote access to Android and iOS devices for spying and data theft. ZeroDayRAT is a newly discovered commercial mobile spyware toolkit that gives attackers full control over Android and iOS devices. It supports live camera access, keylogging, and theft of banking and crypto data. First spotted…
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Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-mobile-style-windows-security-controls/
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ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android, iOS devices
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zerodayrat-malware-grants-full-access-to-android-ios-devices/
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What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers
Tags: controlAsk the Expert: Organizations need to close the ownership vacuum, establish durable security controls, and ensure printers are protected as rigorously as other endpoints. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/what-organizations-need-to-change-when-managing-printers
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VoidLink Linux C2 Uses LLM-Generated Malware with Kernel-Level Stealth
VoidLink represents a concerning evolution in malware development: a sophisticated Linux command-and-control framework that shows clear signs of being built with AI assistance. This Linux malware operates as a modular implant designed for long-term access to compromised systems. It doesn’t discriminate between cloud providers, actively harvesting credentials from AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and…
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FireMon und Illumio stellen erste Zero-Trust-Control-Plane für hybride Unternehmen vor
Die Herausforderungen bei der Einführung von Zero Trust liegen oft in der Implementierung. Konflikte zwischen Segmentierungs- und Firewall-Richtlinien verzögern die Bereitstellung, sodass selbst starke Designs unvollständig bleiben und nicht durchgesetzt werden können. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/firemon-und-illumio-stellen-erste-zero-trust-control-plane-fuer-hybride-unternehmen-vor/a43648/
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15,200 OpenClaw Control Panels Exposed Online with Full System Access
A critical security oversight has left thousands of AI agents wide open to the public internet. 15,200 instances of the OpenClaw AI framework (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) are vulnerable to remote takeover. The STRIKE team used internet-wide reconnaissance, including favicon fingerprinting, to identify approximately 42,900 unique IP addresses hosting OpenClaw control panels across 82 countries.…
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How to govern agentic AI so as not to lose control
assisting and start acting. We will witness a qualitative leap towards agent-based or agentive AI, capable of making autonomous decisions, managing complex workflows, and executing end-to-end tasks without constant intervention. However, this autonomy carries with it a serious warning for businesses: the ability to operate alone exponentially multiplies the impact of any error or security…
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Anthropic’s DXT poses “critical RCE vulnerability” by running with full system privileges
Difference are ‘stark’: Principal AI Security Researcher at LayerX Security Roy Paz said that he tested DXT against Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s Atlas, and Microsoft’s CoPilot, and the differences were stark.”When you ask Copilot, Atlas, or Perplexity to use a tool, then it will use that tool for you. But Claude DXT allows tools to talk…
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Anthropic’s DXT poses “critical RCE vulnerability” by running with full system privileges
Difference are ‘stark’: Principal AI Security Researcher at LayerX Security Roy Paz said that he tested DXT against Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s Atlas, and Microsoft’s CoPilot, and the differences were stark.”When you ask Copilot, Atlas, or Perplexity to use a tool, then it will use that tool for you. But Claude DXT allows tools to talk…
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Admin Rights Are a Vulnerability, Not an Enabler
Enabling Practical Endpoint Control Without Productivity Trade-offs Removing local admin rights often creates helpdesk and user friction. An identity-first model reduces risk while keeping business operational. Join CyberArk’s practical webinar session to learn how identity-first endpoint control replaces standing admin rights with just-in-time access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/admin-rights-are-vulnerability-enabler-p-4039