Tag: control
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New Threat Emerges as Attackers Leverage Grok and Copilot to Evade Security Monitoring
Researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) have uncovered a novel technique where cybercriminals utilize popular AI platforms like Grok and Microsoft Copilot to orchestrate covert attacks. This method transforms benign AI web services into proxies for Command and Control (C2) communication. By leveraging the web browsing and URL-fetching capabilities of these assistants, attackers can tunnel…
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Notepad++ author says fixes make update mechanism ‘effectively unexploitable’
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, china, control, credentials, dns, espionage, exploit, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, monitoring, network, risk, risk-management, service, software, supply-chain, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerabilityCSOonline, Ho said that no system can ever be declared absolutely unbreakable, “but the new design dramatically raises the bar.”An attacker must now compromise both the hosting infrastructure and the signing keys, he explained, adding that the updater now validates both the manifest and the installer, each with independent cryptographic signatures. And any mismatch, missing…
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AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication
AI assistants like Grok and Microsoft Copilot with web browsing and URL-fetching capabilities can be abused to intermediate command-and-control (C2) activity. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-platforms-can-be-abused-for-stealthy-malware-communication/
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Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP Phones Exposed to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Tags: control, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, flaw, phone, remote-code-execution, voip, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw in the Grandstream GXP1600 series of VoIP phones that could allow an attacker to seize control of susceptible devices.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2329, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow…
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AI Assistants Used as Covert CommandControl Relays
AIs like Grok and Microsoft Copilot can be exploited as covert C2 channels for malware communication First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-assistants-covert-c2-relays/
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Keenadu: Android malware that comes preinstalled and can’t be removed by users
Embedded in core system apps: Keenadu can control legitimate system applications on affected devices. Kaspersky observed it inside critical components such as face unlock applications, raising the possibility that attackers could access biometric data. The malware was also found operating within the home screen app that controls the device’s primary interface.The researchers warned that the…
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Critical Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild, Targeting Corporate Networks
Tags: control, corporate, cve, cyber, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, ivanti, mobile, network, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340, are being actively exploited to compromise enterprise mobile fleets and corporate networks. Both are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary commands on exposed EPMM servers, effectively giving them full control of the mobile device…
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Prompt Control is the New Front Door of Application Security
Discover how AI-driven systems are redefining application security. Research highlights the importance of focusing on inference layers, prompt control, and token management to effectively secure AI inference services and minimize risks associated with cost, latency, and data leakage. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/prompt-control-is-the-new-front-door-of-application-security/
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Top Security Incidents of 2025: Chrome Browser 0-Day Vulnerability Exploitation
Tags: apt, attack, browser, chrome, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, google, group, network, security-incident, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBackground In March 2025, cybersecurity researchers disclosed a highly sophisticated targeted attack campaign named “Operation ForumTroll.” Orchestrated by an unidentified state-sponsored APT group, the operation leveraged a Google Chrome 0-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-2783) as its core weapon. This vulnerability enabled sandbox escape, allowing arbitrary code execution on victims’ Windows systems and granting full control over the targeted…The…
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A new approach for GenAI risk protection
Solution 1: GenAI enterprise model: Implement enterprise licenses for approved GenAI solutions (such as ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft CoPilot 365, which is integrated into existing O365 tenants). Enterprise GenAI solutions typically include a robust set of built-in security tools that allow organizations to secure their data and implement DLP controls within the enterprise GenAI solution…
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Keenadu backdoor found preinstalled on Android devices, powers Ad fraud campaign
Kaspersky uncovered Keenadu, an Android backdoor used for ad fraud that can even take full control of devices. Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware called Keenadu. It can be preinstalled in device firmware, hidden inside system apps, or even distributed via official stores like Google Play. Currently used for ad fraud by turning infected…
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The new paradigm for raising up secure software engineers
Tags: ai, application-security, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, data, governance, login, risk, skills, software, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThreat modeling as a core competency: This system-level thinking should also elevate the need for greater developer fluency in threat modeling, says Yasar. He notes that threat modeling has historically been difficult for product security and engineering teams to operationalize at scale. One of the longstanding barriers to practical threat modeling was the knowledge required…
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GitGuardian Doubles Down on AI Agent Defense With $50M Raise
Series C Funding Round Focuses on Secrets Remediation, Agent Governance Expansion. Backed by a $50 million Series C, GitGuardian plans to accelerate U.S. expansion and enhance secrets detection remediation and non-human identity controls as AI agents multiply across enterprises, increasing exposure to credential abuse and lateral movement. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/gitguardian-doubles-down-on-ai-agent-defense-50m-raise-a-30778
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Securing the New Control Plane: Introducing Static Scanning for AI Agent Configurations
Announcing the launch of AI Agent Configuration Scanning. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/securing-the-new-control-plane-introducing-static-scanning-for-ai-agent-configurations/
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Data Minimization Is Still an Underrated Security Control
Why Reducing Data Volume Matters More Than Ever for SOCs and CISOs Data minimization is often perceived as a constraint on innovation. In reality, it is the ultimate enabler of resilience. It reduces the impact of breaches, weakens ransomware leverage, improves SOC efficiency and secures the AI frontier. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection.The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok First seen on…
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Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates
A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky.The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor, dubbed Keenadu, in the firmware of devices associated with various brands, including Alldocube, with the compromise occurring during the firmware build…
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MCSC 2026: ‘Politik und Wirtschaft müssen zusammenarbeiten”
Tags: bsi, china, conference, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, north-korea, office, usaDas Motto der Munich Cybersecurity Conference 2026: “Command Control, Really? Confronting The Illusion Of Deterrence In The Age Of Relentless Cyber Threats.” Julia MutzbauerAuch in diesem Jahr waren wieder zahlreiche internationale Institutionen auf der Münchner Cybersicherheitskonferenz (MCSC) vertreten. Darunter das Weiße Haus, FBI, Europol, OECD, BSI, BND und die Europäische Kommission sowie das National Cybersecurity…
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Polish cybercrime Police arrest man linked to Phobos ransomware operation
Officers from Poland’s Central Bureau of Cybercrime Control (CBZC) police arrested a 47-year-old man linked to the Phobos ransomware operation. Polish authorities arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of involvement in cybercrime and linked him to the Phobos ransomware operation. Police said they discovered evidence of illegal activities on his seized devices. >>Officers from the Central…
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New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps
A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain unrestricted control over infected devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-keenadu-backdoor-found-in-android-firmware-google-play-apps/
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New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps
A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain unrestricted control over infected devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-keenadu-backdoor-found-in-android-firmware-google-play-apps/
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Firmware-level Android backdoor found on tablets from multiple manufacturers
A new Android backdoor embedded directly in device firmware can quietly take control of apps and harvest data, Kaspersky researchers found. The malware, named Keenadu, was … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/17/firmware-level-android-backdoor-keenadu-tablets/
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Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with identity abuse
Palo Alto Network’s incident response firm said identity-based attacks are exploding as poor security controls stretch across a widening mosaic of integrated tools and systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/attackers-abuse-identity-unit42-palo-alto-networks-incident-response-report/
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When AI agent security controls are enough and when they’re not
Not all AI agents carry the same risk. Four zones that help determine when built-in controls are enough. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/when-ai-agent-security-controls-are-enough-and-when-theyre-not/811700/
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With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix
Tags: access, ai, application-security, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, fraud, governance, grc, group, identity, infrastructure, jobs, monitoring, privacy, RedTeam, risk, soc, supply-chain, vulnerabilityStructural changes necessary: Flavio Villanustre, CISO for the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, says many organizations have already made the structural changes necessary to address the rising importance, and specialization, of cybersecurity and risk functions.”The breadth and depth of information security and cybersecurity have increased so significantly over the past two decades that it drove a…
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How SSO Simplifies Identity Management for Deskless and Frontline Workforces
Discover how SSO streamlines identity management for deskless and frontline workers, improving security, access control, and productivity. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/how-sso-simplifies-identity-management-for-deskless-and-frontline-workforces/
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Apache NiFi Vulnerabilities Expose Systems to Authorization Bypass Attacks
Apache NiFi users are being urged to upgrade after the project disclosed a high-severity authorization flaw tracked as CVE-2026-25903. The issue, published on 2026-02-16, can allow a less-privileged authenticated user to modify configuration properties on certain “restricted” extension components that were previously added to a flow by a more privileged user, potentially weakening security controls…