Tag: credentials
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP – Part 2
Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, credentials, data, dns, email, exploit, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, powershell, programming, service, tactics, threat, tool, update, windowsThis is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on the Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack campaigns. For details on the Gopher Strike campaign, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered three additional backdoors, SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP, used to power the Sheet Attack campaign. In Part 2 of this series, ThreatLabz will…
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G_Wagon NPM Package Exploits Users to Steal Browser Credentials with Obfuscated Payload
A highly sophisticated infostealer malware disguised as a legitimate npm UI component library has been targeting developers through the ansi-universal-ui package. The malware, internally identified as >>G_Wagon,<>a lightweight, modular UI component […] The post G_Wagon NPM Package Exploits Users to Steal Browser Credentials with Obfuscated Payload appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted…
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Teleport Launches Framework to Secure Identities of AI Agents
Teleport unveils an agentic identity framework that secures AI agents without passwords, replacing static credentials with cryptographic, zero-trust identities to reduce breach risk. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/teleport-launches-framework-to-secure-identities-of-ai-agents/
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149 million compromised credentials expose growing infostealer malware crisis
A recently discovered online database containing 149 million stolen usernames and passwords has been taken offline after being identified by security researcher Jeremiah Fowler. While the exposure has now been addressed, the scale and nature of the data involved underline a far deeper and ongoing cybersecurity challenge: the industrialisation of credential theft through infostealing malware.…
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Why has Microsoft been routing example.com traffic to a company in Japan?
Company’s autodiscover caused users’ test credentials to be sent outside Microsoft networks. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/01/odd-anomaly-caused-microsofts-network-to-mishandle-example-com-traffic/
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NDSS 2025 all your (data)base are belong to us: Characterizing Database Ransom(ware) Attacks
Tags: attack, authentication, conference, credentials, finance, group, Internet, network, ransom, ransomware, softwareSession 10B: Ransomware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Kevin van Liebergen (IMDEA Software Institute), Gibran Gomez (IMDEA Software Institute), Srdjan Matic (IMDEA Software Institute), Juan Caballero (IMDEA Software Institute) PAPER all your (data)base are belong to us: Characterizing Database Ransom(ware) Attacks We present the first systematic study of database ransom(ware) attacks, a class of attacks where…
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Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns
Tags: access, authentication, backup, breach, business, china, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, endpoint, governance, government, group, india, infrastructure, law, mfa, microsoft, risk, service, technologyWhere most enterprises go wrong: Enterprises using BitLocker should treat the recovery keys as highly sensitive, and avoid default cloud backup unless there is a clear business requirement and the associated risks are well understood and mitigated.The safest configuration is to redirect those keys to on-premises Active Directory or a controlled enterprise key vault. Even…
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Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns
Tags: access, authentication, backup, breach, business, china, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, endpoint, governance, government, group, india, infrastructure, law, mfa, microsoft, risk, service, technologyWhere most enterprises go wrong: Enterprises using BitLocker should treat the recovery keys as highly sensitive, and avoid default cloud backup unless there is a clear business requirement and the associated risks are well understood and mitigated.The safest configuration is to redirect those keys to on-premises Active Directory or a controlled enterprise key vault. Even…
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Okta Flags Customized, Reactive Vishing Attacks Which Bypass MFA
Threat actors posing as IT support teams use phishing kits to generate fake login sites in real-time to trick victims into handing over credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/okta-flags-vishing-attacks-which/
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Okta Flags Customised, Reactive Vishing Attacks Which Bypass MFA
Threat actors posing as IT support teams use phishing kits to generate fake login sites in real-time to trick victims into handing over credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/okta-flags-vishing-attacks-which/
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CISO’s predictions for 2026
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, extortion, finance, governance, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, malicious, mobile, mssp, network, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, router, saas, soc, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, warfareAI agents to reshape the threat landscape: But those same AI technologies are also changing the threat landscape. Toal points to a recent Anthropic report that documented the first large-scale AI-enabled cyberattack as an early warning sign. “I guarantee attackers will be more focused on using AI agents for what they want than a lot…
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The New ATO Playbook: Session Hijacking, MFA Bypass, and Credential Abuse Trends for 2026
Account takeover didn’t disappear, it evolved Account takeover (ATO) and credential abuse aren’t new.What’s changed is how attackers do it and why many traditional defenses no longer catch it early. Today’s ATO attacks don’t always start with: Instead, they increasingly rely on: The result: fewer alerts, more successful takeovers. This shift reflects a broader… First…
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1Password adds pop-up warnings for suspected phishing sites
The 1Password digital vault and password manager has added built-in protection against phishing URLs to help users identify malicious pages and prevent them from sharing account credentials with threat actors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1password-adds-pop-up-warnings-for-suspected-phishing-sites/
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1Password adds pop-pup warnings for suspected phishing sites
The 1Password digital vault and password manager has added built-in protection against phishing URLs to help users identify malicious pages and prevent them from sharing account credentials with threat actors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1password-adds-pop-pup-warnings-for-suspected-phishing-sites/
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Fortinet confirms new zero-day attacks against customer devices
cloud-init@mail.io and cloud-noc@mail.io. Other admin accounts are created with the names: audit, backup, itadmin, secadmin, and support. Mitigation: If these or other IOCs such as IP addresses are identified in configurations or the device logs, the system and its configuration should be considered compromised. Fortinet recommends updating the device to the latest available software release,…
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149M Logins from Roblox, TikTok, Netflix, Crypto Wallets Found Online
Another day, another trove of login credentials in plain text found online. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/logins-roblox-tiktok-netflix-crypto-wallets-found/
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Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook
A massive unsecured database exposed 149 million logins, raising concerns over infostealer malware and credential theft. The post Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-149-million-passwords-exposed-infostealer-database/
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Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers
They can intercept user credentials while providing real-time context that helps attackers convince victims to approve MFA challenges during phone calls.. The post Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-phishing-kits-vishing-callers/
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Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers
They can intercept user credentials while providing real-time context that helps attackers convince victims to approve MFA challenges during phone calls.. The post Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-phishing-kits-vishing-callers/
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Okta users under attack: Modern phishing kits are turbocharging vishing attacks
Threat actors who specialize in vishing (i.e., voice phishing) have started using phishing kits that can intercept targets’ login credentials while also allowing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/23/okta-vishing-adaptable-phishing-kits/
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Phishing Attack Uses Stolen Credentials to Install LogMeIn RMM for Persistent Access
Tags: access, attack, breach, credentials, cybersecurity, monitoring, phishing, software, threat, toolCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new dual-vector campaign that leverages stolen credentials to deploy legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software for persistent remote access to compromised hosts.”Instead of deploying custom viruses, attackers are bypassing security perimeters by weaponizing the necessary IT tools that administrators trust,” KnowBe4 Threat First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Why Active Directory password resets are surging in hybrid work
Hybrid work has driven a surge in Active Directory password resets, turning minor lockouts into major productivity drains. Specops shows why remote access, cached credentials, and security policies are fueling the spike. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-active-directory-password-resets-are-surging-in-hybrid-work/
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PNB MetLife Phishing Attack: Multi-Stage Scheme Steals Data, Triggers UPI Payments
A sophisticated multi-stage phishing campaign is actively targeting PNB MetLife Insurance customers through fake payment gateway pages. The attack chain extracts customer details, forces fraudulent UPI payments, and escalates to full banking credential harvesting. Attackers exploit customer trust in the brand while leveraging free hosting services and Telegram bots to exfiltrate data in real time.…
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PNB MetLife Phishing Attack: Multi-Stage Scheme Steals Data, Triggers UPI Payments
A sophisticated multi-stage phishing campaign is actively targeting PNB MetLife Insurance customers through fake payment gateway pages. The attack chain extracts customer details, forces fraudulent UPI payments, and escalates to full banking credential harvesting. Attackers exploit customer trust in the brand while leveraging free hosting services and Telegram bots to exfiltrate data in real time.…
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Critical Chainlit AI Flaws Let Hackers Seize Control Of Cloud Environments
Tags: ai, api, cloud, control, credentials, cve, cyber, flaw, framework, hacker, Internet, open-source, pypi, vulnerabilityZafran Labs uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Chainlit, a popular open-source framework for building conversational AI apps. Chainlit powers internet-facing AI systems in enterprises across industries, averaging 700,000 PyPI downloads monthly. The flaws CVE-2026-22218 (arbitrary file read) and CVE-2026-22219 (SSRF) enable attackers to steal API keys, sensitive files, and cloud credentials without user interaction. Zafran…