Tag: cyber
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New Critical MediaTek Vulnerability Exposes Android Phone PINs to Theft in 45 seconds
A newly discovered hardware vulnerability in the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset is putting millions of Android users at risk. By exploiting this flaw, physical attackers can bypass security layers to steal device PINs, decrypt storage, and extract cryptocurrency seed phrases in just 45 seconds. The vulnerability affects roughly 25% of the global Android market, causing…
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Iran-Linked Handala Ramps Up Wiper Attacks on Israeli, Western Targets
Tracking an increased risk of wiper attacks related to the conflict with Iran, including multiple related incidents impacting organizations in Israel and the US. For the latest intelligence on cyberattacks. The campaign uses destructive “wiper” malware designed to erase systems and disrupt business operations permanently. Security experts believe these activities are part of a broader…
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OpenSSH GSSAPI Flaw Can Be Exploited to Crash SSH Child Processes
A newly discovered vulnerability in the GSSAPI Key Exchange patch for OpenSSH is putting multiple Linux distributions at risk. Tracked as CVE-2026-3497, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to crash SSH child processes using a single crafted packet. This leads to reliable denial-of-service conditions and to privilege separation boundary violations. The issue was discovered by security…
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Fileless Remcos RAT Attack Uses JavaScript and PowerShell to Slip Past Detection
A recent Remcos RAT campaign showcases how commodity malware has fully embraced fileless, multi”‘stage execution to bypass traditional defenses and remain stealthy on compromised Windows systems. Instead of dropping a static executable to disk, the operators rely on JavaScript, PowerShell, and a managed .NET injector to execute Remcos entirely in memory, dramatically reducing forensic artifacts…
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Microsoft Copilot Email and Teams Summarization Flaw Opens Door to Phishing Attacks
Artificial intelligence assistants have transformed daily business operations, helping teams manage overflowing inboxes and summarize complex communications. Microsoft Copilot integrates directly into these workflows, pulling context from various Microsoft 365 applications to streamline tasks. However, this convenience introduces a new security boundary: what happens when Copilot follows hidden instructions written by an attacker inside an…
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Unit 42 Unmasks CL1087’s Years-Long Cyber Espionage Against Asian Militaries
The post Unit 42 Unmasks CL-STA-1087’s Years-Long Cyber Espionage Against Asian Militaries appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/unit-42-unmasks-cl-sta-1087s-years-long-cyber-espionage-against-asian-militaries/
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How smart can Agentic AI become in protecting assets
Can Smart Agentic AI Revolutionize Asset Protection? How can organizations harness the power of Agentic AI to safeguard their most valuable assets? With industries continue to move operations to cloud-based environments, safeguarding digital assets against cyber threats is more crucial than ever. This blog post delves into the role smart Agentic AI plays in Non-Human……
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Are scalable cloud-native security solutions the future
How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cloud Security? The question of how to effectively manage Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is gaining urgency where industries harness scalable, cloud-native security solutions. These NHIs, crucial to cyber, encompass machine identities powered by secrets like encrypted passwords or tokens. These identities need to be securely managed, much like a “tourist” with……
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Sophisticated Surveillance RAT Marketed for Global Buyers
‘Cyber Android RAT’ Can Capture WhatsApp History, Crypto Seed Phrases. Cybercriminals are advertising on criminal hacking online boards an Android remote access Trojan that can steal victims’ WhatsApp conversation history, surveil them in real time and extract cryptocurrency seed phrases for the low price of about $500 a month. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Stryker attack highlights nebulous nature of Iranian cyber activity amid joint U.S.-Israel conflict
It’s been difficult early on to separate signal from noise, even if the attack on the medical device maker looks like a qualified success for the attackers. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/stryker-cyberattack-iranian-hackers-handala/
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Medical giant Stryker crippled after Iranian hackers remotely wipe computers
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, computer, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, data, flaw, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, mobile, phone, service, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, updateHandala claims credit: The Handala threat group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack. While the group’s involvement is just a claim for now, Stryker employees reportedly saw a version of the Handala logo a cartoon of a Palestinian boy with his back turned and hands crossed behind him on affected devices.Handala’s identity is hard to…
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How Medical Device Cyber Challenges Could Become Easier
Medical device cyber challenges are among the most complex for manufacturers and healthcare delivery organizations for a variety of reasons, but there are some promising developments underway that could help ease the pain, said Phil Englert of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-medical-device-cyber-challenges-could-become-easier-i-5536
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‘Systemic Risk’ Stalks Healthcare Sector
For the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, the 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare proved to be a supply-chain earthquake in showcasing critical third-party risk that entities now must carefully and urgently consider, said Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Health and a federal cyber adviser. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/systemic-risk-stalks-healthcare-sector-i-5535
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Cyber National Mission Force to get new commander amid broader leadership turnover
Tags: cyberBrig. Gen. Matthew Lennox, a senior leader at Army Cyber Command, will take over for Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock, who had led the force since 2024. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-national-mission-force-new-commander
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Coalition of information-sharing groups warns of cyber, physical attacks
A joint advisory says Iran-linked groups are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure using DDoS, phishing and other retaliatory techniques. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/information-sharing-groups-warns-cyber-physical-attacks/814539/
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Officials worry Salt Typhoon apathy is killing momentum for tougher telecom security rules
Cyber officials lamented Wednesday that its a challenge to make the wider population appreciate the gravity of the threat the hacking group presents. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/salt-typhoon-china-telecom-hack-impact-new-jersey/
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How Cyber Risk Management Builds Resilience – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/how-cyber-risk-management-builds-resilience-kovrr/
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How Cyber Risk Management Builds Resilience – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/how-cyber-risk-management-builds-resilience-kovrr-2/
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The White House Got the Cyber Strategy Right, By Knowing What Not to Do
Analysis of the Trump administration’s concise 2024 cybersecurity strategy arguing for policy-led government, private-sector implementation, deregulation to spur innovation, and elevation of AI security as a national priority. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/the-white-house-got-the-cyber-strategy-right-by-knowing-what-not-to-do/
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4,000+ Routers Compromised by KadNap Malware Exploiting Vulnerabilities
A newly uncovered malware campaign dubbed KadNap has silently conscripted more than 14,000 internet”‘exposed routers and edge devices into a stealth proxy botnet, with Asus routers the primary victims. More than 60% of known victims are located in the United States, with additional infections observed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Russia, and other countriesHow KadNap Infects Routers The…
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The State of Cyber Warfare in 2026: Nation-State Attacks, AI Weapons, and the New Digital Battlefield
Cyber operations no longer occur only during wartime. Digital activity now runs continuously alongside diplomacy, sanctions, and military tensions. This has become particularly visible amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, where intelligence agencies have warned of possible retaliatory cyber activity linked to the conflict. In this environment, cyber warfare 2026 is highlighted by persistent nation-state cyberattacks, covert intrusion…
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Hackers Exploit Remote Management Tools to Gain Initial Access to Corporate Networks
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to breach corporate networks and establish persistent access. This tactic allows attackers to bypass traditional security defenses by blending malicious activities with routine administrative tasks. The Surge of RMM Abuse The exploitation of remote management software has become a primary initial access vector…
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Hackers Exploit Remote Management Tools to Gain Initial Access to Corporate Networks
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to breach corporate networks and establish persistent access. This tactic allows attackers to bypass traditional security defenses by blending malicious activities with routine administrative tasks. The Surge of RMM Abuse The exploitation of remote management software has become a primary initial access vector…
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Iran-linked group says it hacked US company in retaliation for Minab school bombing
Hacker group Handala claimed responsibility for attack that caused ‘global disruption’ to Stryker Corporation’s systemsAn Iran-linked group said it hacked a US medical company, causing “global disruption” to its systems, in retaliation for the bombing of the Minab school in Iran, in an attack seen as widening the Middle East into the cyber realm.Handala, a…
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War spreads into cyberspace after Iran-linked hackers hit medtech giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on U.S. medical device giant Stryker, marking a potential escalation of cyber activity tied to the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/12/iran-linked-hacking-group-stryker-cyberattack/