Tag: control
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Hackers Exploit Windows Screensaver to Deploy RMM Tools, Gain Remote Access
A new spear phishing campaign that weaponizes a forgotten file type to bypass modern defenses. Attackers are luring victims into downloading Windows screensaver (.scr) files, which silently deploy legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software to establish persistent control over targeted systems. The campaign utilizes a simple yet effective delivery mechanism designed to evade reputation-based…
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New APT group breached gov and critical infrastructure orgs in 37 countries
Tags: apt, backdoor, computer, control, espionage, finance, framework, government, group, infrastructure, linux, malware, monitoring, network, software, threat, tool, usa, vulnerabilityA complex toolset of implants: In addition to Cobalt Strike, the group uses various other malware payloads and command-and-control (C2) frameworks, including VShell, Havoc, SparkRat, and Sliver. On compromised web servers, the attackers deploy a variety of web shells, including Behinder, Neo-reGeorg, and Godzilla.On Linux servers the group has been seen deploying a rootkit dubbed…
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New APT group breached gov and critical infrastructure orgs in 37 countries
Tags: apt, backdoor, computer, control, espionage, finance, framework, government, group, infrastructure, linux, malware, monitoring, network, software, threat, tool, usa, vulnerabilityA complex toolset of implants: In addition to Cobalt Strike, the group uses various other malware payloads and command-and-control (C2) frameworks, including VShell, Havoc, SparkRat, and Sliver. On compromised web servers, the attackers deploy a variety of web shells, including Behinder, Neo-reGeorg, and Godzilla.On Linux servers the group has been seen deploying a rootkit dubbed…
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Why Good Cyber Defense Rarely Stops Attackers
Global Cyber Alliance: as AI Fuels Cybercrime, Outcomes Keep Getting Worse. Security teams report stronger controls and broader collaboration each year. Yet cybercrime outcomes continue to worsen. Brian Cute of the Global Cyber Alliance says artificial intelligence-based attacks are tipping the scales against cyber defenders. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/good-cyber-defense-rarely-stops-attackers-a-30692
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Why Telemetry Is the Backbone of Production AI
Datadog’s Yrieix Garnier on Production AI, Trust, Cost and Failure Modes. As enterprises move from artificial intelligence pilots to production, observability, cost control and trust are emerging as critical success factors. Yrieix Garnier, vice president of products at Datadog, shares what separates scalable AI from systems that quietly fail. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Attackers exploit decade”‘old Windows driver flaw to shut down modern EDR defenses
The kill list excluded Huntress: The EDR killer binary used in the Huntress-observed attack packed a 64-bit Windows executable and a custom encoded kernel driver payload, which it decoded into OemHwUpd.sys and installed as a kernel-mode service. Because Windows still honors its cryptographic signature, the attackers were able to load the driver.Once the vulnerable driver…
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The silent security gap in enterprise AI adoption
Tags: access, ai, api, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, credentials, cryptography, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, infrastructure, malicious, risk, service, technology, threat, toolInfoWorld explains in its analysis of why AI is all about inference now.This shift has happened quickly. In many organizations, AI systems have moved from pilot projects to core infrastructure in less than two years. Yet security architectures have not evolved at the same pace. The result is a widening gap between where sensitive data…
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The Buyer’s Guide to AI Usage Control
Today’s “AI everywhere” reality is woven into everyday workflows across the enterprise, embedded in SaaS platforms, browsers, copilots, extensions, and a rapidly expanding universe of shadow tools that appear faster than security teams can track. Yet most organizations still rely on legacy controls that operate far away from where AI interactions actually occur. The result…
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Infy Hackers Resume Operations with New C2 Servers After Iran Internet Blackout Ends
The elusive Iranian threat group known as Infy (aka Prince of Persia) has evolved its tactics as part of efforts to hide its tracks, even as it readied new command-and-control (C2) infrastructure coinciding with the end of the widespread internet blackout the regime imposed at the start of the month.”The threat actor stopped maintaining its…
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Building trust with the board through evidence-based proof
Tags: backup, business, cio, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, governance, incident, insurance, mitigation, regulation, resilience, risk, strategy, tool, updateBuilding a common language to get to “Here’s the proof of cyber resilience”: CISOs can reframe the discussion using data and evidence. Modern cybersecurity tools produce a large volume of data and information on how they operate at any point in time, the status of controls deployed, the validation of configuration and more. There’s an…
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Critical n8n flaws disclosed along with public exploits
Multiple critical vulnerabilities in the popular n8n open-source workflow automation platform allow escaping the confines of the environment and taking complete control of the host server. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-n8n-flaws-disclosed-along-with-public-exploits/
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Attackers Use Windows Screensavers to Drop Malware, RMM Tools
By tapping the unusual .scr file type, attackers leverage executables that don’t always receive executable-level controls, one researcher noted. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/attackers-use-screensavers-drop-malware-rmm-tools
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Significant Ransomware Firewall Misconfiguration Breach
When “Secure by Design” Fails at the Edge Firewalls are still widely treated as the first and final line of defense. Once deployed, configured, and updated, they are often assumed to be a stable control that quietly does its job in the background. Recent ransomware incidents suggest that the assumption is becoming dangerous. In early…
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LookOut: Discovering RCE and Internal Access on Looker (Google Cloud On-Prem)
Tenable Research discovered two novel vulnerabilities in Google Looker that could allow an attacker to completely compromise a Looker instance. Google moved swiftly to patch these issues. Organizations running Looker on-prem should verify they have upgraded to the patched versions. Key takeaways Two novel vulnerabilities: Tenable Research discovered a remote code execution (RCE) chain via…
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Ukraine tightens controls on Starlink terminals to counter Russian drones
Ukraine has rolled out a verification system for Starlink satellite internet terminals used by civilians and the military after confirming that Russian forces have begun installing the technology on attack drones. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-tightens-starlink-controls-counter-russian-drones
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Disclosure: SupportCandy Ticket Attachment IDOR (CVE-2026-1251)
During independent security research conducted as part of the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program, we identified a broken access control vulnerability in the SupportCandy plugin for WordPress. SupportCandy is a helpdesk and customer support ticketing plugin that enables organisations to manage user-submitted support requests directly within their WordPress environment, including the ability to upload files and”¦…
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TP-Link Vulnerabilities Let Hackers Take Full Control of Devices
TP-Link has disclosed multiple critical authenticated command injection vulnerabilities affecting the Archer BE230 v1.2 Wi-Fi router, enabling attackers with administrative access to execute arbitrary commands and seize complete control of affected devices. Security researchers jro, caprinuxx, and sunshinefactory discovered nine distinct vulnerabilities tracked under separate CVE identifiers. The flaws impact various components of the router’s…
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New AI-Powered Threat Allows Hackers to Gain AWS Admin Access in Minutes
A highly sophisticated offensive cloud operation targeting an AWS environment.The attack was notable for its extreme speed taking less than 10 minutes to go from initial entry to full administrative control and its heavy reliance on AI automation. The threat actor initiated the attack by discovering valid credentials left exposed in public Simple Storage Service…
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Russian hackers exploited a critical Office bug within days of disclosure
One campaign, two infection paths: ZScaler found that exploitation of CVE-2026-21509 did not lead to a single uniform payload. Instead, the initial RTF-based exploit branched into two distinct infection paths, each serving a different operational purpose. The choice of dropper reportedly determined whether the attackers prioritized near-term intelligence collection or longer-term access to compromised systems.In…
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AI Governance Explained: How to Control Risk, Stay Compliant, and Scale AI Safely in 2026
Author : Karunakar Goud RGDate Published : February, 04, 2026 AI Governance Explained: How to Control Risk, Stay Compliant, and Scale AI Safely in 2026 Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental. By 2026, AI systems are embedded in customer support, security operations, decision-making, and product development. As AI adoption accelerates, AI governance has become a…The…
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Critical ASUSTOR NAS Security Flaw Enables Complete Device Takeover
A severe vulnerability affecting ASUSTOR Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices has been disclosed, potentially allowing unauthenticated attackers to seize full control of affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2026-24936, this critical flaw carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.5, highlighting the urgency for administrators to apply available updates immediately. The vulnerability resides within the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM)…
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The First 90 Seconds: How Early Decisions Shape Incident Response Investigations
Many incident response failures do not come from a lack of tools, intelligence, or technical skills. They come from what happens immediately after detection, when pressure is high, and information is incomplete.I have seen IR teams recover from sophisticated intrusions with limited telemetry. I have also seen teams lose control of investigations they should have…
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Supply Chain Attack Exploits Notepad++ Update Mechanism to Push Targeted Malware
Notepad++, a widely used text editor among developers, became the target of a sophisticated supply chain attack that compromised its update infrastructure for nearly 6 months. On February 2, 2026, the developers published a statement revealing that attackers gained control of the update mechanism due to a hosting provider-level incident occurring from June to September…
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Hackers Exfiltrate NTDS.dit File, Gain Full Control of Active Directory Environments
Active Directory serves as the central repository for an organization’s authentication infrastructure, making it a prime target for sophisticated threat actors. The NTDS.dit database, which stores encrypted password hashes and critical domain configuration data, is the crown jewel of enterprise security. Successful acquisition of this file can lead to complete organizational compromise, enabling attackers to…
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Phishing Campaigns Abuse Trusted Cloud Platforms, Raising New Risks for Enterprises
ANY.RUN experts report a surge in phishing campaigns abusing trusted cloud and CDN platforms to bypass security controls and target enterprise users. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phishing-campaigns-cloud-platforms-enterprises-risks/
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Op Neusploit: Russian APT28 Uses Microsoft Office Flaw in Malware Attacks
A new campaign by the Russian-linked group APT28, called Op Neusploit, exploits a Microsoft Office flaw to steal emails for remote control of devices in Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/op-neusploit-russia-apt28-microsoft-office-malware/