Tag: cyber
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Ghostwriter Targets Ukrainian Government With Geofenced PDF Phishing, Cobalt Strike
The Belarus-aligned threat group known as Ghostwriter has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting governmental organizations in Ukraine.Active since at least 2016, Ghostwriter has been linked to both cyber espionage and influence operations targeting neighboring countries, particularly Ukraine. It’s also tracked under the monikers FrostyNeighbor, PUSHCHA, Storm-0257, TA445, UAC”‘0057 First seen on…
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TeamPCP, BreachForums Launch $1K Supply-Chain Attack Contest
A new cybercrime campaign is turning supply chain attacks into a public competition, as TeamPCP and BreachForums operators launch a $1,000 contest that encourages hackers to compromise open-source packages. The initiative, first highlighted by Dark Web Informer, signals an escalation in how threat actors are gamifying real-world attacks to recruit participants and expand their reach.…
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Sandworm Hackers Shift From IT Breaches to Critical OT Targets
A new wave of cyber activity linked to the notorious Sandworm group is raising fresh alarms across global critical infrastructure. Security researchers warn that the Russian state-backed threat actor is no longer just infiltrating IT networks it is actively pivoting into operational technology (OT) environments where real-world disruption becomes possible. The findings are based on…
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Windows DNS Client Security Flaw Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
Windows systems worldwide are at risk from a new critical flaw in the Windows DNS Client that could allow remote code execution without any user interaction. Tracked as CVE-2026-41096, the vulnerability has been rated critical with a CVSS base score of 9.8. It is patched in Microsoft’s May 12, 2026, security updates. Critical DNS client…
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Chinese APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange to Breach Energy Sector Network
Chinese state-aligned hackers compromised a Microsoft Exchange server at a major energy firm. They repeatedly reused that same entry point to run a months”‘long espionage operation, deploying the Deed RAT and Terndoor backdoors to maintain deep access across the network. The activity is attributed with moderate”‘to”‘high confidence to FamousSparrow, a China”‘aligned APT cluster that overlaps…
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New Malware Framework Enables Screen Control and UAC Bypass
A sophisticated malware framework capable of screen control, browser artifact access, and User Account Control (UAC) bypass, highlighting how attackers are increasingly adapting open-source tools for real-world intrusions. The attack chain revealed a carefully staged operation designed to blend into normal enterprise traffic. Investigators observed suspicious infrastructure activity, host-level artifacts, and command-and-control (C2) communication patterns…
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Critical Exim Mailer Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
Tags: attack, cve, cyber, email, flaw, infrastructure, Internet, linux, mail, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA newly disclosed vulnerability in the widely used Exim mail transfer agent exposes thousands of internet-facing mail servers to unauthenticated remote code execution, threatening core email infrastructure across Linux and Unix-like systems. Tracked as CVE-2026-45185 and nicknamed “Dead.Letter,” the bug resides in Exim’s handling of TLS-encrypted SMTP traffic, and BDAT chunked message bodies when compiled…
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Foxconn Attack Highlights Manufacturing’s Cyber Crisis
A Nitrogen ransomware attack on Foxconn’s North American facilities is one of 600 hits on manufacturers this year, as gangs increasingly target the sector for its low tolerance for downtime. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/foxconn-attack-manufacturing-cyber-crisis
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Canon MailSuite Security Flaw Allows Attackers to Execute Code Remotely
Canon has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its GUARDIANWALL MailSuite product that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, raising serious concerns for organizations relying on the platform for email security. The issue, officially announced on May 13, 2026, affects GUARDIANWALL MailSuite versions 1.4.00 through 2.4.26. According to Canon, the flaw stems from…
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170 npm Packages Hijacked to Steal GitHub, AWS Kubernetes Secrets
Hackers have launched a large-scale supply chain attack by compromising more than 170 npm packages and two PyPI libraries, collectively downloaded over 200 million times weekly, to steal sensitive developer and cloud credentials. The malicious npm packages contain a hidden preinstall script that silently executes during installation. This script deploys a loader, which downloads a…
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Microsoft Research: AI Can Generate Realistic Command-Line and Process Telemetry
Tags: ai, attack, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, incident response, intelligence, microsoft, risk, threatA new approach showing how artificial intelligence can generate highly realistic command-line data and process telemetry potentially transforming how security teams build and test threat detection systems. Logs and telemetry form modern cybersecurity risk, powering threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigations across endpoints and cloud environments. However, collecting high-quality attack telemetry remains a persistent…
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Amazon Quick Security Flaw Allowed Restricted Users to Access AI Chat Agents
A newly disclosed security flaw in Amazon’s AI-powered business intelligence platform has revealed how restricted users could quietly bypass controls and interact with AI chat agents, despite explicit administrative denial. The issue, discovered by Fog Security researcher Jason Kao, exposes a critical gap between user interface restrictions and backend enforcement in modern AI-integrated cloud services.…
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Hackers Hijack HWMonitor to Sideload Malicious DLL
Hackers are once again exploiting user trust in legitimate software, this time abusing the popular CPUID HWMonitor utility to deliver a stealthy remote access trojan. The malicious archive mimics a legitimate installer, highlighting how trusted tools remain a powerful lure for initial access. The weaponized ZIP archive, distributed via a fake download link, contains the…
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What CISOs need to land a board role
Tags: business, ciso, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, governance, government, intelligence, jobs, resilience, risk, skills, strategy, trainingTips for CISOs aiming for a board role: For CISOs interested in contributing to global vendor boards, Morelli advises focusing on becoming a partner, not just a customer. This requires the ability to articulate how a product’s evolution impacts the risk profile of an entire sector.For non-industry or public boards, CISOs must be comfortable contributing…
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AI cyber capability is speeding past earlier projections
AI cyber capability is improving faster than expected, with newer models surpassing earlier projections, according to the UK government’s AI Security Institute (AISI). AISI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/14/ai-cyber-models-capability-projections/
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Lyrie.ai Unveils Open Standard for Agent Security and Joins Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program
DUBAI, UAE, May 14, 2026, As autonomous AI agents begin to handle everything from corporate bank transfers to sensitive code deployments, the digital world is facing a new >>Wild West<< scenario: millions of autonomous entities operating without a badge or a passport. Today, OTT Cybersecurity LLC (the architects behind Lyrie.ai) announced a dual-milestone […] The…
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GitLab Security Flaw Allows Cross-Site Scripting and Unauthenticated DoS
GitLab has issued an urgent security update to neutralise a massive wave of vulnerabilities. Threat actors could exploit these newly disclosed flaws to silently hijack developer sessions or completely paralyze continuous integration pipelines with unauthenticated attacks. GitLab Security Flaw On May 13, 2026, GitLab released critical patch versions 18.11.3, 18.10.6, and 18.9.7 for both its…
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Langflow CVE-2026-33017 Exploited to Steal AWS Keys, Deploy NATS Worker
Langflow instances left unpatched against CVE-2026-33017 are now being actively abused not just for remote code execution, but as launchpads to steal AWS keys and join a NATS-backed botnet-style worker pool dubbed “KeyHunter.” The vulnerability, now listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, affects Langflow public flow-building endpoint and allows arbitrary Python execution without…
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PoC Released for 18-Year-Old NGINX Flaw Allowing Remote Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in NGINX’s source code, hidden since 2008, has finally been exposed, and a working exploit is already in the wild. Security researchers at depthfirst have publicly released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit demonstrating unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) against NGINX, the world’s most popular web server, powering nearly one-third of all websites globally.…
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Packagist Warns: Update Composer Now After GitHub Actions Token Leak
A sudden change in GitHub’s token format has triggered an unexpected security vulnerability in Composer, exposing sensitive authentication tokens in CI/CD logs and forcing Packagist to issue an urgent warning to PHP developers worldwide. The issue stems from a mismatch between GitHub’s updated token structure and Composer’s outdated validation logic. As a result, certain GitHub…
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MongoDB Security Flaw Enables Arbitrary Code Execution on Vulnerable Systems
The foundation of countless modern applications is under an emerging threat. A severe vulnerability in MongoDB could allow attackers to execute unauthorised code on targeted database servers undetected. Tracked officially as CVE-2026-8053, this critical flaw serves as a potential gateway to complete system compromise, forcing database administrators to respond rapidly to secure their sensitive infrastructure.…
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New Exim BDAT GnuTLS Vulnerability Enables Code Execution Attacks
A critical, stealthy vulnerability is lurking deep within Exim, the software powering a massive share of the world’s email infrastructure. Sitting exposed on the internet’s front lines, these message transfer agents are highly lucrative targets for ruthless threat actors. This newly unmasked memory corruption flaw arms attackers with the terrifying ability to remotely execute malicious…
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Gentlemen RaaS Exploits Fortinet and Cisco Edge Devices for Initial Access
The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is turning exposed Fortinet and Cisco edge devices into a fast lane into enterprise networks and doing it at scale. What began as a rising RaaS brand in mid”‘2025 has, by early 2026, evolved into one of the most active programs on the underground, with hundreds of victims and a…
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OpenAI introduces Daybreak cyber platform, takes on Anthropic Mythos
Tags: access, ai, cisco, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, fortinet, framework, government, malware, network, openai, oracle, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, software, strategy, technology, update, vulnerabilityOpenAI’s cybersecurity model stack: OpenAI is pursuing a scalable cyber defense platform strategy with Daybreak and is rolling out the initiative through three different model tiers: GPT-5.5 (default), GPT-5.5 with Trusted Access for Cyber, and GPT-5.5-Cyber.The standard GPT-5.5 model is positioned for general-purpose enterprise use cases, including developer assistance and knowledge work. GPT-5.5 with Trusted…
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Huntress and Acrisure Team Up to Offer Zero-Deductible Cyber Insurance for SMBs
Cybersecurity firm Huntress has joined forces with global fintech and insurance giant Acrisure to launch a new cyber insurance programme targeting small and mid-sized businesses, with no deductible for eligible applicants. The programme, announced today, gives qualifying Huntress customers and partners access to either Cyber or Tech Errors and Omissions (Tech E&O) insurance policies placed…
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Huntress and Acrisure Team Up to Offer Zero-Deductible Cyber Insurance for SMBs
Cybersecurity firm Huntress has joined forces with global fintech and insurance giant Acrisure to launch a new cyber insurance programme targeting small and mid-sized businesses, with no deductible for eligible applicants. The programme, announced today, gives qualifying Huntress customers and partners access to either Cyber or Tech Errors and Omissions (Tech E&O) insurance policies placed…
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Zoom Rooms and Workplace Flaws Expose Users to Elevated Access Attacks
A newly disclosed batch of vulnerabilities in Zoom’s software suite could give attackers the leverage they need to hijack systems. Zoom has released critical security updates to patch three distinct flaws affecting its Windows and iOS applications. The most dangerous of these vulnerabilities allows authenticated attackers to elevate their system privileges, effectively turning a standard…
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Threat Actors Abuse Vercel AI Tools to Mass-Produce Realistic Phishing Sites
Threat actors are rapidly adopting generative AI platforms to scale phishing operations, and Vercel has emerged as a powerful enabler in this shift. Vercel is a cloud-based platform designed to help developers build and deploy modern web applications quickly. Its GenAI-powered tool, v0[.]dev, allows users to generate fully functional websites using simple text prompts. While…
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SAP Releases Patch for Critical SQL Injection Flaw in S/4HANA
A severe vulnerability has struck the heart of enterprise resource planning systems this month, threatening organizations worldwide with potential data breaches. On May 12, 2026, the software giant released its monthly security patch update to address 15 newly discovered security flaws across its software ecosystem. Enterprise defenders must prioritize these updates immediately, as attackers frequently…