Tag: cyber
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Cyber-Resilienz braucht Blick auf die ganze Systemarchitektur – Fünf Schichten für effektive Cyber-Resilienz
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyber-resilienz-fuenf-schichten-systemarchitektur-a-ac66d343b7dd33833fd6ab3a242347bb/
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Clearly AI: Automated Software Security Platform Empowered by AI
Company Profile Founded in 2024, Clearly AI is a company focused on automating enterprise security and privacy audits, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company was co-founded by Emily Choi-Greene and Joe Choi-Greene, and the core team has deep practical and technical accumulation: CEO Emily worked at Amazon for 5 years, leading the Alexa AI…The…
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WaterPlum Unleashes “StoatWaffle” Malware in VSCode Supply Chain Attack
A North Korea-linked threat group known as WaterPlum has introduced a new malware strain called “StoatWaffle” as part of its ongoing Contagious Interview campaign. The activity has been attributed to Team 8, a subgroup within WaterPlum also tracked as the Moralis or Modilus cluster. This team was previously associated with the OtterCookie malware, but since…
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ScreenConnect Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Machine Keys and Hijack Sessions
ConnectWise has released a critical security update for its ScreenConnect remote desktop software to address a severe vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack user sessions. The flaw, which compromises the protection of server-level cryptographic material, prompted the company to issue a Priority 1 security bulletin, warning users of a high risk of active exploitation in…
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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SnappyClient Implant Blends Remote Access, Data Theft, and Stealth Evasion
A powerful new C2 implant called SnappyClient that blends remote access, credential theft, and stealthy evasion into a single, modular framework targeting Windows systems and cryptocurrency users.”‹ ThreatLabz first observed SnappyClient in December 2025, being deployed via the well-known HijackLoader malware family. SnappyClient is written in C++ and operates as a flexible command-and-control implant, supporting capabilities such…
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Clearly AI: Automated Software Security Platform Empowered by AI
Company Profile Founded in 2024, Clearly AI is a company focused on automating enterprise security and privacy audits, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company was co-founded by Emily Choi-Greene and Joe Choi-Greene, and the core team has deep practical and technical accumulation: CEO Emily worked at Amazon for 5 years, leading the Alexa AI…The…
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New iOS Exploit Uses Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools to Steal Personal Data
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a highly sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit dubbed DarkSword. Active since November 2025, this exploit leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.7 fully. DarkSword is highly unusual because it relies entirely on JavaScript throughout its exploit chain, thereby mitigating the need for a…
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Cisco Firewall Zero-Day Actively Exploited to Deliver Interlock Ransomware
Tags: cisco, cyber, exploit, firewall, flaw, network, ransomware, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerability, zero-daySecurity research has uncovered an active Interlock ransomware campaign exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Centre (FMC) software. Utilizing this unauthenticated remote code execution flaw via the Amazon MadPot network, threat actors compromised enterprise environments for over a month before public disclosure. Cisco Firewall Zero-Day The intrusion campaign centers entirely on…
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Cisco Firewall Zero-Day Actively Exploited to Deliver Interlock Ransomware
Tags: cisco, cyber, exploit, firewall, flaw, network, ransomware, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerability, zero-daySecurity research has uncovered an active Interlock ransomware campaign exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Centre (FMC) software. Utilizing this unauthenticated remote code execution flaw via the Amazon MadPot network, threat actors compromised enterprise environments for over a month before public disclosure. Cisco Firewall Zero-Day The intrusion campaign centers entirely on…
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Trump’s National Cyber Strategy Leaves Industry Role Unclear
White House Cyber Strategy Urges Deeper Industry Partnership Without Defining Roles. The administration’s cyber strategy pushes deeper public-private coordination and expanded threat visibility across critical infrastructure, but lacks specifics on operational roles, incentives and legal protections needed for industry to actively disrupt malicious activity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/trumps-national-cyber-strategy-leaves-industry-role-unclear-a-31075
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US intelligence chief grilled on absence of election threats in security assessment
Previous clandestine community assessments have documented, at least at a high level, attempts by Iran, Russia or China to sway voters with online propaganda or through cyber operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-intel-chief-senate-election-security-threat-assessment
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Threat groups target cyber-physical systems to disrupt critical infrastructure providers
The Iran war has raised concerns that key industrial sectors could be the target of hacktivists, state actors and other groups. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/threat-groups-target-cyber-physical-systems-to-disrupt-critical-infrastruct/815074/
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CISA official says agency has not seen uptick in cyber threats amid Iran war
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) Acting Director Nick Andersen said the agency has been working closely with industry and sector-based groups on threats from Iran in the past couple of weeks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-official-says-agency-has-not-seen-uptick-cyber-threats-iran
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FancyBear Server Leak Exposes Stolen Credentials, 2FA Secrets, NATO Targets
Tags: 2fa, breach, credentials, cyber, data-breach, espionage, government, infrastructure, leak, military, russiaFancyBear’s latest operational security failure has exposed a live Russian espionage server packed with stolen credentials, 2FA secrets, and detailed insight into the ongoing targeting of European government and military networks. The exposed infrastructure, tied to APT28/FancyBear and previously reported by CERT”‘UA and Hunt.io, reveals both the scale of the compromises and the carelessness of…
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UIDAI Introduces Bug Bounty Program to Strengthen Aadhaar Defenses
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially launched its first structured bug bounty program to fortify the Aadhaar system. As the foundation of a massive national identity database, securing Aadhaar requires continuous innovation and rigorous testing. This new initiative invites top cybersecurity experts to proactively identify and responsibly disclose potential vulnerabilities within UIDAI’s…
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Rethinking Cyber Awareness: From Blame to Belonging
Stop treating employees like the “weakest link.” Discover why traditional cybersecurity awareness training fails and how to build a culture of belonging through human-centered design, security guardrails, and collaborative resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/rethinking-cyber-awareness-from-blame-to-belonging/
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Apple WebKit Security Flaw Exposes iOS and macOS Users to Content-Based Bypass Attacks
Apple has released emergency security updates to address a critical WebKit vulnerability that currently exposes iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to sophisticated content-based bypass attacks. Delivered seamlessly via the Background Security Improvements mechanism on March 17, 2026, this targeted patch secures Apple devices against potential Same Origin Policy violations without requiring a full operating system…
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LeakNet boosts ransomware with ClickFix lures, stealthy Deno loader
LeakNet is scaling its ransomware operation by pairing mass-market ClickFix lures with a stealthy Deno-based loader that executes almost entirely in memory, shrinking the window for defenders to intervene. Ransomware operator LeakNet is currently averaging around three victims per month. However, recent activity shows the group investing in its own delivery and execution infrastructure to grow that…
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ForceMemo Hijacks GitHub Accounts, Backdoors Python Repos
ForceMemo is an active software supply”‘chain campaign hijacking GitHub accounts and silently backdooring Python repositories via force”‘pushed commits that look legitimate in the web UI. It builds on GlassWorm’s stolen”‘token ecosystem and uses the Solana blockchain as a resilient command”‘and”‘control (C2) channel, making detection and takedown significantly harder. The attacker targets a wide range of…
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Critical Telnetd Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the GNU InetUtils telnetd daemon. Tracked as CVE-2026-32746, the flaw carries a maximum CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. There is no confirmed active exploitation, and the severity of the flaw demands immediate attention from network…
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OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano for Faster, Lightweight AI Performance
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, introducing high-efficiency models optimized for automated workflows, coding subagents, and latency-sensitive deployments. These models are designed to reduce application programming interface (API) overhead while maintaining complex reasoning capabilities, making them highly relevant for professionals scaling automated data extraction or telemetry analysis pipelines. Architecture and Capability Enhancements…
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Cybersecurity and privacy priorities for 2026: The legal risk map
Tags: attack, authentication, awareness, best-practice, breach, communications, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fraud, governance, government, incident, incident response, infrastructure, law, mfa, monitoring, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, usaContinued federal interest in cybersecurity and privacy, especially in connection with national security concerns: The evident connection between cybersecurity and privacy and national security have led to a number of federal initiatives in recent years. Most recently in March 2026, the White House announced the current administration’s Cyber Strategy for America, renewing a commitment to…
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Tracking the Iran War: A Month of Escalation and Regional Impact
Iran war likely prolonged, increasing cyber threats, energy disruption, and instability, with companies in the Middle East facing higher risk. Follow me on Twitter:@securityaffairsandFacebookandMastodon PierluigiPaganini (SecurityAffairs hacking, Iran) First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/189604/cyber-warfare-2/tracking-the-iran-war-a-month-of-escalation-and-regional-impact.html
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Iran Cyber Ops Merge With PsyOps and EW Amid Escalating Conflict
A new phase of the Iran war is unfolding in which ballistic missiles, drones, electronic warfare, and cyber operations are being deployed in parallel, with cyber activity increasingly tied to kinetic targeting, damage assessment, and strategic messaging. Iran’s leadership has framed retaliation as a duty following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while President Donald…
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Ubuntu Desktop Vulnerability Lets Attackers Escalate Privileges to Full Root Access
The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has disclosed a critical Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop version 24.04 and later. Tracked as CVE-2026-3888, this high-severity flaw carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 and allows unprivileged local attackers to completely compromise the host system by escalating their privileges to full…
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Vidar Stealer 2.0 Spreads via Fake Game Cheats Shared on GitHub and Reddit
Large”‘scale campaigns abusing GitHub and Reddit to spread Vidar Stealer 2.0 through fake “free game cheats,” targeting players of popular online titles across the board. The operation shows how the takedown of other infostealers has shifted criminal demand toward Vidar, while gaming communities remain a lucrative and under”‘reported target. Attackers hide download links behind images…