Tag: credentials
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Threat intelligence platform buyer’s guide: Top vendors, selection advice
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, cloud, computing, credentials, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, fraud, gartner, google, group, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, sophos, sql, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that since 2023 the majority of exploits were zero days, meaning exploiting heretofore unknown methods. And according to the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations report (DBIR), the percentage of AI-assisted malicious emails doubled to 10% of the totals they observed over the past two years, making staying…
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Poor DNS hygiene is leading to domain hijacking
Tags: attack, authentication, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, detection, dns, email, exploit, incident response, intelligence, threat, toolDNS hijacking comes in many forms: DNS hijacking comes in many forms. In 2019, CSO inteviewed Paul Vixie, a DNS system contributor, about the need to strengthen security. We later wrote about the problem of abandoned domain names. And things haven’t changed a lot since then. Most CISOs may be familiar with typosquatting, where “firm.com”…
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Poor DNS hygiene is leading to domain hijacking: Report
Tags: attack, authentication, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, detection, dns, email, exploit, incident response, intelligence, threat, toolDNS hijacking comes in many forms: DNS hijacking comes in many forms. In 2019, CSO inteviewed Paul Vixie, a DNS system contributor, about the need to strengthen security. We later wrote about the problem of abandoned domain names. And things haven’t changed a lot since then. Most CISOs may be familiar with typosquatting, where “firm.com”…
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M&S Reportedly Hacked Using Third-Party Credentials
Scattered Spider Stole Tata Consulting Services Employee Login Details for Hack. British retailer Marks & Spencer was reportedly compromised by cybercrime group Scattered Spider using stolen employee credentials from a third-party IT company. Citing an unidentified source, Reuters reported hackers used the M&S login credentials of two Tata Consulting Services employees. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Let’s Talk About SaaS Risk Again”¦ This Time, Louder.
By Kevin Hanes, CEO of Reveal Security A few weeks ago, I shared a thought that sparked a lot of discussion: SaaS is not a black box we can ignore. It’s a rich, dynamic attack surface and one that attackers are increasingly targeting. That urgency was echoed powerfully in JPMorgan CISO Patrick Opet’s open letter…
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Summer Cyberattacks
Why the Heat Brings a Surge in Credential-Based Threats Summer is synonymous with vacations, long weekends, and out-of-office replies”, but it’s also peak season for cybercrime. As security teams scale back and employees unplug, attackers ramp up their efforts. Summer cyberattacks are a growing concern for organizations, particularly those managing identity systems like Active Directory…
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100+ Fake Chrome Extensions Found Hijacking Sessions, Stealing Credentials, Injecting Ads
An unknown threat actor has been attributed to creating several malicious Chrome Browser extensions since February 2024 that masquerade as seemingly benign utilities but incorporate covert functionality to exfiltrate data, receive commands, and execute arbitrary code.”The actor creates websites that masquerade as legitimate services, productivity tools, ad and media creation or analysis First seen on…
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Hackers Abuse TikTok and Instagram APIs to Verify Stolen Account Credentials
Cybercriminals are leveraging the Python Package Index (PyPI) to distribute malicious tools designed to exploit TikTok and Instagram APIs for verifying stolen account credentials. Security researchers at Socket have identified three such packages checker-SaGaF, steinlurks, and sinnercore that automate the process of validating emails and usernames against social media platforms. Released between April 2023 and…
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VaultOne Deal Brings PAM and Compliance Boost to JumpCloud
Acquisition Enhances Privileged Session Visibility, Session Replay, Granular Access. JumpCloud’s acquisition of VaultOne enhances its ability to offer secure, auditable privileged access management. With session recording, credential isolation and future integration into JumpCloud’s compliance ecosystem, the move reflects a broader identity and access strategy. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/vaultone-deal-brings-pam-compliance-boost-to-jumpcloud-a-28432
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Cyberattack on Serviceaide Compromises Data of 480,000 Catholic Health Patients
Data breach at Serviceaide, Inc., a technology vendor for Catholic Health, exposed sensitive information belonging to approximately 480,000 patients. The incident, caused by an improperly secured Elasticsearch database, left names, Social Security numbers, medical records, and login credentials publicly accessible for nearly seven weeks. While forensic analysts found no direct evidence of data misuse, the…
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W3LL Phishing Kit Launches Active Campaign to Steal Outlook Login Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging the notorious W3LL Phishing Kit. Originally identified by Group-IB in 2022, W3LL differentiates itself in the criminal ecosystem as a phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) tool, supported by a unique marketplace known as the W3LL Store. This marketplace allows threat actors to selectively purchase functionalities and components needed…
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Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Tycoon2FA Linked Phishing Attack to Steal Credentials
A new wave of targeted phishing campaigns, linked to the Tycoon2FA group, has been identified specifically targeting Microsoft 365 users. Security researchers have observed that these campaigns are leveraging an innovative tactic: the use of malformed URLs containing backslash characters, such as https:\\, in order to bypass conventional email security filters and evade URL-based detection…
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Fake KeePass password manager leads to ESXi ransomware attack
Threat actors have been distributing trojanized versions of the KeePass password manager for at least eight months to install Cobalt Strike beacons, steal credentials, and ultimately, deploy ransomware on the breached network. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-keepass-password-manager-leads-to-esxi-ransomware-attack/
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New Phishing Attack Poses as Zoom Meeting Invites to Steal Login Credentials
A newly identified phishing campaign is targeting unsuspecting users by masquerading as urgent Zoom meeting invitations from colleagues. This deceptive tactic leverages the familiarity and trust associated with workplace communications to lure victims into a trap designed to steal their login credentials. Cybersecurity researchers have flagged this attack for its realistic approach, which includes a…
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New Hannibal Stealer Uses Stealth and Obfuscation to Evade Detection
A newly identified piece of malware, dubbed the >>Hannibal Stealer,
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Was ist Credential-Stuffing?
Credential-Stuffing ist eine automatisierte Cyberangriffsmethode, bei der gestohlene Kombinationen aus Benutzernamen und Passwörtern (sogenannte ) massenhaft in die Login-Formulare von Websites eingegeben werden, um unbefugt Zugriff auf Benutzerkonten zu erhalten. Im Gegensatz zu Brute-Force-Angriffen, bei den systematisch viele mögliche Passwörter für einen einzelnen Account ausprobiert werden, nutzt Credential-Stuffing bereits bekannte, gestohlene Zugangsdaten und testet sie…
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New ModiLoader Malware Campaign Targets Windows PCs, Harvesting User Credentials
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has recently uncovered a malicious campaign distributing ModiLoader (also known as DBatLoader) malware through phishing emails. These emails, crafted in Turkish and impersonating a Turkish bank, urge recipients to open a malicious attachment under the guise of checking their transaction history. Inside the compressed RAR file lies a BAT script…
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Exploiting dMSA for Advanced Active Directory Persistence
Security researchers have identified new methods for achieving persistence in Active Directory environments by exploiting Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), a new security feature introduced in Windows Server 2025. Despite being designed to enhance security through automated credential management, dMSAs can be manipulated by attackers with specific permissions to establish persistent access. This discovery highlights…
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Frigidstealer Malware Targets macOS Users to Harvest Login Credentials
An macOS users, a new information-stealing malware dubbed FrigidStealer has emerged as a formidable threat since January 2025. This insidious malware capitalizes on user trust by masquerading as routine browser updates, luring unsuspecting individuals into downloading a malicious disk image file (DMG) from compromised websites. Unlike conventional malware, FrigidStealer bypasses macOS Gatekeeper protections by coercing…
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After helping Russia on the ground North Korea targets Ukraine with cyberespionage
Tags: credentials, cyber, cyberespionage, email, government, hacker, identity, intelligence, korea, microsoft, north-korea, phishing, resilience, risk, russia, ukraineCredential harvesting: Before the phishing emails, the same Ukrainian government entities were targeted with email alerts impersonating Microsoft and claiming unusual sign-in activity was detected on their accounts. The victims were asked to perform identity verification by clicking on a button, which took them to credential harvesting pages.The Proofpoint researchers didn’t manage to obtain any…
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Breach Roundup: SAP NetWeaver Flaw Draws Hackers
Tags: breach, conference, credentials, flaw, hacker, ivanti, microsoft, north-korea, russia, sap, zero-dayAlso, DOGE Employee’s Credentials Found in Infostealer Dumps. This week, SAP NetWeaver flaw drew hackers, zero-days in Ivanti EPMM, DOGE employee’s credentials found in infostealer dumps and Nucor halted operations. North Korean hackers targeted South Koreans with fake conference invites, Russian hackers targeted webmail servers and Microsoft fixed 72 flaws. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Largest US crypto exchange says cost of recent cyber-attack could reach $400m
Hackers paid overseas Coinbase employees for account data; company is offering $20m reward for informationThe biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US forecast that a cyber-attack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers would cost it between $180m and $400m. Coinbase said that price tag would not include the $20m ransom demanded…
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Largest US crypto exchange hit by cyber-attack with costs expected of up to $400m
Hackers paid overseas Coinbase employees for account data; company is offering $20m reward for informationThe biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US forecast that a cyber-attack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers would cost it between $180m and $400m. Coinbase said that price tag would not include the $20m ransom demanded…
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DarkCloud Stealer Employs AutoIt to Evade Detection and Steal Login Credentials
Unit 42 researchers from Palo Alto Networks have uncovered a series of attacks in January 2025 involving the DarkCloud Stealer malware. This infostealer, first observed in 2022, has evolved with new tactics to bypass traditional detection mechanisms. By leveraging AutoIt scripting and multi-stage payloads, the latest variants of DarkCloud demonstrate a high level of sophistication,…
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Securing the Code: Building a Culture of Credential Protection in Dev Teams
Credential protection is key to preventing breaches. Secure APIs, rotate secrets and train devs to handle credentials safely… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/securing-code-culture-credential-protection-dev-teams/
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Chihuahua Stealer Exploits Google Drive Document to Harvest Browser Login Credentials
A .NET-based infostealer named >>Chihuahua Stealer
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How One Leaked Credential Can Expose a Threat Actor
The Power of One: From Leaked Credential to Campaign Attribution Attribution has always been the elusive prize in threat intelligence. The question every CISO wants answered after an attack: “Who did this?” Historically, attribution required heavy resources, deep visibility, and sometimes even luck. But in today’s world of digital risk intelligence, one leaked credential can……
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Threat Actors Leverage Weaponized HTML Files to Deliver Horabot Malware
A recent discovery by FortiGuard Labs has unveiled a cunning phishing campaign orchestrated by threat actors deploying Horabot malware, predominantly targeting Spanish-speaking users in Latin America. This high-severity threat, detailed in the 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, exploits malicious HTML files embedded in phishing emails to steal sensitive information, including email credentials and banking data,…