Tag: cyber
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Taiwan Endures Greater Cyber Pressure From China
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan’s critical infrastructure, including energy utilities and hospitals, rose 6% in 2025, averaging 2.63 million attacks a day. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/taiwan-sees-greater-cyber-pressure-from-china
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Survey: Rapid AI Adoption Causes Major Cyber Risk Visibility Gaps
As software supply chains become longer and more interconnected, enterprises have become well aware of the need to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/survey-rapid-ai-adoption-cyber-risk-visibility-gaps/
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PLUGGYAPE Malware Uses Signal and WhatsApp to Target Ukrainian Defense Forces
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of new cyber attacks targeting its defense forces with malware known as PLUGGYAPE between October and December 2025.The activity has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian hacking group tracked as Void Blizzard (aka Laundry Bear or UAC-0190). The threat actor is believed…
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Microsoft DCU uses UK courts to hunt down cyber criminals
Microsoft has taken down the RedDVS cyber crime-as-a-service network after obtaining a UK court order, marking its first civil legal action outside of the US First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637353/Microsoft-DCU-uses-UK-courts-to-hunt-down-cyber-criminals
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Criminal Subscription Service Behind AI-Powered Cyber-Attacks Taken Out By Microsoft
RedVDS cyber-crime-as-a-service platform powering phishing, BEC attacks and other fraud has cost victims millions First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/criminal-subscription-service/
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Nozomi Networks opens APAC headquarters in Singapore
Industrial cyber security firm Nozomi Networks has opened its Singapore headquarters, doubling its regional headcount, and pledging to remain vendor agnostic while targeting the manufacturing and utility sectors First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637259/Nozomi-Networks-opens-APAC-headquarters-in-Singapore
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G7 Sets 2034 Deadline for Finance to Adopt Quantum-Safe Systems
The financial sector should finalize its post-quantum cryptography transition circa 2034, G7 cyber experts said First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/g7-2034-deadline-finance-pqc/
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Keeper Security puts Atlassian Williams F1 Team in pole position on cybersecurity
In Formula 1, milliseconds matter… and so does security. Keeper Security has helped Atlassian Williams F1 Team tighten its cyber defences, revealing how the iconic racing team is using KeeperPAM to protect its data, systems and global operations without taking its foot off the accelerator. Announced on 13 January 2026, a new case study from…
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Hohe Summen für Verrat von innen: Cyber-Kriminelle suchen gezielt Insider
In einschlägigen Darknet-Foren werden Mitarbeitende aktiv angesprochen teilweise melden sie sich auch selbst. Angeboten werden Zugänge, Anmeldedaten oder sensible Informationen, bezahlt mit anonymen Kryptowährungen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/hohe-summen-fuer-verrat-von-innen-cyber-kriminelle-suchen-gezielt-insider/a43355/
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Cyber Fraud Takes the Lead: What the Shift Away From Ransomware Signals for Enterprises
A new global assessment shows that cyber fraud has overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern for business leaders, driven by a sharp rise in phishing, business email compromise, and identity-based scams, according to the World Economic Forum. While ransomware continues to pose a serious risk, this shift highlights a critical change in attacker behavior.…
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Identity Under Siege: What the Salt Typhoon Campaign Reveals About Trusted Access Risks
A recent disclosure confirms that email accounts belonging to U.S. congressional staff were compromised as part of the Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage campaign, targeting personnel supporting key House committees and exploiting trusted identities rather than software vulnerabilities, according to TechRadar. While no immediate operational disruption was publicly reported, the incident sends a clear message: identity systems…
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Lawmakers Urged to Let US Take on ‘Offensive’ Cyber Role
Analysts Warn Foreign Adversaries Gaining Footholds in US Networks. Cyber policy analysts told lawmakers that the United States’ cyber deterrence efforts are failing, allowing China and others to embed in critical infrastructure networks with minimal cost, while calling for faster, coordinated offensive actions across federal agencies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/lawmakers-urged-to-let-us-take-on-offensive-cyber-role-a-30511
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CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts
A Trump administration official endorsed a slate of congressional bills Tuesday targeting cybersecurity in the energy sector while touting the office’s new emphasis on AI-driven cyber defenses. Meanwhile, Democratic members repeatedly pressed him over the cybersecurity and reliability impacts from thousands of job cuts that have taken place at the Department of Energy over the…
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CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts
A Trump administration official endorsed a slate of congressional bills Tuesday targeting cybersecurity in the energy sector while touting the office’s new emphasis on AI-driven cyber defenses. Meanwhile, Democratic members repeatedly pressed him over the cybersecurity and reliability impacts from thousands of job cuts that have taken place at the Department of Energy over the…
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CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts
A Trump administration official endorsed a slate of congressional bills Tuesday targeting cybersecurity in the energy sector while touting the office’s new emphasis on AI-driven cyber defenses. Meanwhile, Democratic members repeatedly pressed him over the cybersecurity and reliability impacts from thousands of job cuts that have taken place at the Department of Energy over the…
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Cybersecurity risk will accelerate this year, fueled in part by AI, says World Economic Forum
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, control, country, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, fraud, governance, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, international, middle-east, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAI is anticipated to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in 2026, according to 94% of survey respondents;87% of respondents said AI-related vulnerabilities had increased in the past year. Other cyber risks that had increased were (in order) cyber-enabled fraud and phishing, supply chain disruption, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities;confidence in national cyber…
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More than 40 countries impacted by North Korea IT worker scams, crypto thefts
Eleven countries led a session at the UN headquarters in New York centered around a 140-page report released last fall that covered North Korea’s extensive cyber-focused efforts to fund its nuclear and ballistic weapons program. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/40-countries-impacted-nk-it-thefts-united-nations
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Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense
A House hearing weighed the pros and cons from the Trump administration and some lawmakers to step up cyber offensive operations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/us-offensive-cyber-operations-defense-cisa-workforce-house-homeland-security-committee/
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‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637242/Dual-channel-attacks-are-the-new-face-of-BEC-in-2026
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5 Facts You Should Know About Cybersecurity
Are you fascinated by the world of cybersecurity? If so, then keep on reading. We are going to be listing five facts about the cybersecurity world, and explaining them. Are you interested in a degree in cybersecurity? You can learn more about degrees or read on here to find out about cyber-careers and trends. Kevin…
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PowerShell-Driven Multi-Stage Windows Malware Using Text Payloads
Security researchers have identified a sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign dubbed SHADOW#REACTOR that chains together obfuscated Visual Basic Script (VBS) execution, resilient PowerShell stagers, text-only payload delivery mechanisms, and .NET Reactorprotected in-memory loaders to deploy Remcos RAT while evading detection and analysis reliably. Initial infection begins when users execute a malicious VBS script, typically delivered through…
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HoneyTrap: Outsmarting Jailbreak Attacks on Large Language Models
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Zhejiang University have unveiled HoneyTrap, a groundbreaking deceptive defense framework designed to counter progressively intensifying jailbreak attacks on large language models. The novel approach leverages collaborative multi-agent systems to mislead attackers and drain their computational resources while maintaining seamless interactions with legitimate…
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Android Banking Malware deVixor Actively Targeting Users with Ransomware Capabilities.
A sophisticated Android banking trojan known as deVixor has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, combining financial data theft, device surveillance, and ransomware capabilities into a single malicious platform. Active since October 2025, the malware represents a concerning evolution in Android-based financial threats, targeting victims through fake automotive websites and leveraging Telegram infrastructure…
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Analysis of VoidLink: A Cloud-Native Malware Threat Targeting Linux Systems
A sophisticated Linux malware framework, VoidLink, has been identified by Check Point Research, representing a significant escalation in threats targeting cloud-native environments. The advanced framework, developed by Chinese-affiliated developers, combines custom loaders, implants, rootkits, and over 30 modular plugins specifically engineered to maintain persistent access to Linux systems while evading detection through multiple layers of…
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Hexaware Partners with AccuKnox for Cloud Security Services
Menlo Park, USA, January 13th, 2026, CyberNewsWire AccuKnox has entered into a partnership with Hexaware Technologies to expand its Zero Trust cloud security platform into enterprise accounts managing hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure. With rising complexity across hybrid, multi-cloud, and agentic-AI environments, organizations are prioritizing robust cloud security infrastructure that can scale. The AccuKnox and Hexaware partnership…
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Threat Actors Exploit RMM Tools Through Weaponized PDF Files
Threat actors are exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools as part of a sophisticated campaign distributing weaponized PDF files to unsuspecting users. AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently uncovered multiple attack chains utilizing Syncro, SuperOps, NinjaOne, and ScreenConnect tools commonly used by managed service providers and IT teams for legitimate system administration. The…
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SAP January 2026 Security Patch Day Fixes Critical Injection and RCE Flaws
SAP released 17 new security notes on January 13, 2026, addressing vulnerabilities affecting widely deployed enterprise systems. The patch day includes four critical-severity flaws spanning SQL injection, remote code execution, and code injection attacks that could allow authenticated and unauthenticated threat actors to compromise SAP environments. Critical Vulnerabilities Demand Immediate Attention The most severe vulnerabilities…
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Senior military cyber operator removed from Russia task force
The officer was “relieved for cause” due to disagreements over operations by the organization’s chief. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/senior-military-cyber-op-removed-russia-task-force