Tag: control

Microsoft Foundry ties in with Agent 365

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 PM

Tags: ai, control, governance, microsoft

Microsoft Foundry adds context, including model routing, and tightens governance for developers working on AI agents within its broader Agent 365 control plane. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/news/366634569/Microsoft-Azure-AI-Foundry-ties-in-with-Agent-365
AI-Driven Obfuscated Malicious Apps Bypassing Antivirus Detection to Deliver Malicious Payloads

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 PM

Tags: ai, antivirus, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, intelligence, malicious, malware, service, threat

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated malware campaign leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance obfuscation techniques, enabling malicious applications to circumvent traditional antivirus detection systems. The threat actors behind the campaign are distributing trojanized applications impersonating a prominent Korean delivery service, employing a multi-layered approach to evade security controls and maintain persistent command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. The…
Hackers Adopt Matrix Push C2 for Browser-Based Malware and Phishing Attacks

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 PM

Tags: attack, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, exploit, framework, hacker, malware, phishing, threat, windows

A new breed of browser-based cyberattack is sweeping the threat landscape, as BlackFog researchers have uncovered. Dubbed Matrix Push C2, this command-and-control framework arms cybercriminals with the means to launch fileless malware and phishing campaigns that exploit web browsers as their delivery vehicle. By abusing browser push notifications a legitimate, built-in feature spanning Windows, Mac,…
Cybercriminals Exploit Browser Push Notifications to Deliver Malware

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 PM

Tags: control, cybercrime, exploit, malicious, malware

Researchers at BlackFrog have uncovered Matrix Push C2, a malicious command-and-control system that abuses web browser push notifications to deliver malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/browser-push-notifications-deliver/
What insurers really look at in your identity controls

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 AM

Tags: ciso, control, identity

Insurers judge organizations by the strength of their identity controls and by how consistently those controls are applied, according to a new Delinea report. CISOs are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/21/delinea-identity-security-controls-report/
What insurers really look at in your identity controls

Nov 21, 2025 7:49 AM

Tags: ciso, control, identity

Insurers judge organizations by the strength of their identity controls and by how consistently those controls are applied, according to a new Delinea report. CISOs are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/21/delinea-identity-security-controls-report/
How penetration testing supports ISO 27001 certification

Nov 20, 2025 11:49 PM

Tags: control, framework, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, vulnerability

ISO 27001 provides a comprehensive framework to ensure organisations understand and manage their information security risks, and validates that appropriate controls are in place to mitigate those risks. Penetration testing plays a critical role in this process by validating security measures and exposing vulnerabilities before they become incidents. In this article, we’ll explore how penetration”¦…
CVE-2025-50165: Critical Flaw in Windows Graphics Component

Nov 20, 2025 10:49 PM

Tags: access, attack, control, cve, cvss, data, exploit, flaw, malicious, microsoft, office, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, threat, update, vulnerability, windows

IntroductionIn May 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered CVE-2025-50165, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 that impacts the Windows Graphics Component. The vulnerability lies within windowscodecs.dll, and any application that uses this library as a dependency is vulnerable to compromise, such as a Microsoft Office document. For example, attackers can exploit the…
Sturnus: New Android banking trojan targets WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal

Nov 20, 2025 10:49 PM

Tags: android, banking, communications, control, credentials, malware

The Android trojan Sturnus targets communications from secure messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. Sturnus is a new Android banking trojan with full device-takeover abilities. It bypasses encrypted messaging by capturing on-screen content and can steal banking credentials, remotely control the device, and hide fraudulent actions from the user. ThreatFabric analysis shows Sturnus malware…
The Changing Threat Landscape for Retailers: Why is data security working harder than last year?

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, GDPR, hacker, ibm, incident, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, monitoring, PCI, phishing, privacy, programming, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, social-engineering, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability

The Changing Threat Landscape for Retailers: Why is data security working harder than last year? madhav Thu, 11/20/2025 – 08:37 It’s the 2025 holiday shopping season, and retailers everywhere are geared up for the rush of online customers. From late November to January, which includes Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas shopping, and end-of-season sales, is…
The Changing Threat Landscape for Retailers: Why is data security working harder than last year?

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, GDPR, hacker, ibm, incident, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, monitoring, PCI, phishing, privacy, programming, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, social-engineering, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability

The Changing Threat Landscape for Retailers: Why is data security working harder than last year? madhav Thu, 11/20/2025 – 08:37 It’s the 2025 holiday shopping season, and retailers everywhere are geared up for the rush of online customers. From late November to January, which includes Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas shopping, and end-of-season sales, is…
Sturnus Malware Hijacks Signal and WhatsApp, Taking Full Device Control

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: android, banking, control, credentials, cyber, data, finance, malware, mobile, theft

MTI Security researchers have uncovered a new, particularly advanced Android banking trojan, dubbed Sturnus, that targets users’ financial and personal data with an unprecedented level of device control and operational stealth. Distinct from conventional mobile malware, Sturnus not only supports the typical arsenal of credential theft and whole device takeover but also demonstrates the ability…
Sturnus Malware Hijacks Signal and WhatsApp, Taking Full Device Control

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: android, banking, control, credentials, cyber, data, finance, malware, mobile, theft

MTI Security researchers have uncovered a new, particularly advanced Android banking trojan, dubbed Sturnus, that targets users’ financial and personal data with an unprecedented level of device control and operational stealth. Distinct from conventional mobile malware, Sturnus not only supports the typical arsenal of credential theft and whole device takeover but also demonstrates the ability…
TamperedChef Campaign Exploits Everyday Apps to Deploy Malware and Enable Remote Access

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: access, backdoor, control, cyber, exploit, malware, social-engineering, tactics, threat

The Acronis Threat Research Unit has uncovered a sophisticated global malvertising campaign called TamperedChef that disguises malware as legitimate everyday applications to compromise systems worldwide. The operation uses social engineering, search engine optimization tactics, and fraudulently obtained digital certificates to trick users into installing backdoors that grant attackers remote access and control over infected machines.…
TamperedChef Campaign Exploits Everyday Apps to Deploy Malware and Enable Remote Access

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: access, backdoor, control, cyber, exploit, malware, social-engineering, tactics, threat

The Acronis Threat Research Unit has uncovered a sophisticated global malvertising campaign called TamperedChef that disguises malware as legitimate everyday applications to compromise systems worldwide. The operation uses social engineering, search engine optimization tactics, and fraudulently obtained digital certificates to trick users into installing backdoors that grant attackers remote access and control over infected machines.…
Authorities Sanction Russia-Based Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Aiding Ransomware

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: control, cyber, international, office, ransomware, russia

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, and related entities for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrimes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working with international partners and the FBI, has designated the company’s leadership team and…
Authorities Sanction Russia-Based Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Aiding Ransomware

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: control, cyber, international, office, ransomware, russia

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, and related entities for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrimes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working with international partners and the FBI, has designated the company’s leadership team and…
Tsundere Botnet Expands Using Game Lures and Ethereum-Based C2 on Windows

Nov 20, 2025 6:49 PM

Tags: botnet, control, cybersecurity, kaspersky, malware, threat, windows

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an actively expanding botnet dubbed Tsundere that’s targeting Windows users.Active since mid-2025, the threat is designed to execute arbitrary JavaScript code retrieved from a command-and-control (C2) server, Kaspersky researcher Lisandro Ubiedo said in an analysis published today.There are currently no details on how the botnet malware is propagated; First seen…
Multi-threat Android malware Sturnus steals Signal, WhatsApp messages

Nov 20, 2025 11:49 AM

Tags: android, banking, control, malware, threat

A new Android banking trojan named Sturnus can capture communication from end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram, as well as take complete control of the device. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/multi-threat-android-malware-sturnus-steals-signal-whatsapp-messages/
Mobile App Platforms: Don’t Let Database Security Come Back to Bite You

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 AM

Tags: access, breach, control, data, mobile, risk, strategy

The Tea app breach highlights how weak back-end security can expose sensitive user data. Learn essential strategies for access control, data lifecycle management and third-party risk reduction. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/mobile-app-platforms-dont-let-database-security-come-back-to-bite-you/
Critical Twonky Server Flaws Let Hackers Bypass Login Protection

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 AM

Tags: api, authentication, control, credentials, cyber, encryption, endpoint, flaw, hacker, leak, login, password, vulnerability

Twonky Server version 8.5.2 contains two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to steal administrator credentials and take complete control of the media server. Security researchers at Rapid7 discovered that an attacker can leak encrypted admin passwords through an unprotected API endpoint, then decrypt them using hardcoded encryption keys embedded directly in the…
Mobile App Platforms: Don’t Let Database Security Come Back to Bite You

Nov 20, 2025 9:49 AM

Tags: access, breach, control, data, mobile, risk, strategy

The Tea app breach highlights how weak back-end security can expose sensitive user data. Learn essential strategies for access control, data lifecycle management and third-party risk reduction. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/mobile-app-platforms-dont-let-database-security-come-back-to-bite-you/
Selling to the CISO: An open letter to the cybersecurity industry

Nov 20, 2025 8:49 AM

Tags: access, ai, breach, business, ciso, control, cybersecurity, identity, network, risk, tool, update

Looking for reliability, not revolution: I’m not anti-technology. I rely on it. But I buy it with purpose. I buy tools that make us better at the basics, that help enforce discipline, and that reduce human error. I buy solutions that simplify, not complicate. And I buy from vendors who tell me the truth, even…
TamperedChef Malware Spreads via Fake Software Installers in Ongoing Global Campaign

Nov 20, 2025 6:49 AM

Tags: access, attack, control, malware, software, threat

Threat actors are leveraging bogus installers masquerading as popular software to trick users into installing malware as part of a global malvertising campaign dubbed TamperedChef.The end goal of the attacks is to establish persistence and deliver JavaScript malware that facilitates remote access and control, per a new report from Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU). The…
API Security Essentials: A Comprehensive Checklist for Securing your API FireTail Blog

Nov 20, 2025 1:46 AM

Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, breach, control, cyber, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, hacker, injection, malicious, network, open-source, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, sql, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability

Nov 19, 2025 – Alan Fagan – 1. Validating User Input One of the cornerstones of API security is to validate user input. Failing to do so accurately can lead to a security issues such as injection attacks and Cross-Site Scripting. When users send data to your API, no matter the type, it should be…
Misconfigured AI Agents Let Attacks Slip Past Controls

Nov 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: ai, attack, control, data, injection, unauthorized

AppOmni Finds Now Assist Agents Could Trigger Unauthorized Actions. ServiceNow’s Now Assist agents could be manipulated through second-order prompt injection, enabling unauthorized record changes and data exposure despite protections, shows new research from AppOmni. The issue stemmed from default configurations that allow agents to invoke each other. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/misconfigured-ai-agents-let-attacks-slip-past-controls-a-30068
Obscure MCP API in Comet Browser Breaches User Trust, Enabling Full Device Control via AI Browsers

Nov 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: ai, api, breach, control, cyber

Palo Alto, California, November 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire SquareX released critical research exposing a hidden API in Comet that allows extensions in the AI Browser to execute local commands and gain full control over users’ devices. The research reveals that Comet has implemented a MCP API (chrome.perplexity.mcp.addStdioServer) that allows its embedded extensions to execute arbitrary local…
Obscure MCP API in Comet Browser Breaches User Trust, Enabling Full Device Control via AI Browsers

Nov 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: ai, api, breach, control, cyber

Palo Alto, California, November 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire SquareX released critical research exposing a hidden API in Comet that allows extensions in the AI Browser to execute local commands and gain full control over users’ devices. The research reveals that Comet has implemented a MCP API (chrome.perplexity.mcp.addStdioServer) that allows its embedded extensions to execute arbitrary local…
Hackers Exploit Tuoni C2 Framework to Stealthily Deploy In-Memory Payloads

Nov 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: attack, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, framework, hacker, ransomware, threat, tool

In October 2025, Morphisec’s anti-ransomware prevention platform detected and neutralized a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. real estate company. The campaign showcased the emerging threat posed by the Tuoni C2 framework a free, modular command-and-control tool designed to deliver stealthy, in-memory payloads while evading traditional security defenses. What made this attack particularly notable was the…
Hackers Exploit Tuoni C2 Framework to Stealthily Deploy In-Memory Payloads

Nov 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Tags: attack, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, framework, hacker, ransomware, threat, tool

In October 2025, Morphisec’s anti-ransomware prevention platform detected and neutralized a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. real estate company. The campaign showcased the emerging threat posed by the Tuoni C2 framework a free, modular command-and-control tool designed to deliver stealthy, in-memory payloads while evading traditional security defenses. What made this attack particularly notable was the…