Tag: cyber
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New “Penguin” Platform Sells Pig-Butchering Kits, PII, and Stolen Accounts
The industrialization of pig butchering scams has reached a critical tipping point. A sprawling Pig Butchering-as-a-Service (PBaaS) economy has emerged across Southeast Asia, offering turnkey scam platforms, stolen identities, pre-registered SIM cards, mobile applications, payment infrastructure, and shell company formation services. PBaaS enable fraudsters to scale romance and investment fraud operations with unprecedented ease and minimal…
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Critical zlib Flaw Let Attackers Can Trigger a Buffer Overflow via untgz
A severe buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the zlib untgz utility, affecting version 1.3.1.2, allowing attackers to trigger memory corruption via maliciously crafted command-line arguments. The vulnerability resides in the TGZfname() function, where an unbounded strcpy() call copies user-supplied archive names directly into a fixed-size global buffer of 1024 bytes without any length…
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EDRStartupHinder: Blocks Antivirus EDR at Windows 11 25H2 Startup (Defender Included)
A cybersecurity researcher has unveiled EDRStartupHinder, a proof-of-concept tool that prevents antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions from launching during Windows startup, including Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 25H2. The technique exploits Windows Bindlink API functionality through the bindflt.sys driver to interfere with security software initialization. The tool builds on previous research into Bindlink…
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Week in review: PoC for Trend Micro Apex Central RCE released, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Pharma’s most underestimated cyber risk isn’t a breach Chirag Shah, Global … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/11/week-in-review-poc-for-trend-micro-apex-central-rce-released-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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Massive Instagram Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of 17.5 Million Users
A staggering cybersecurity incident has come to light, with 17.5 million Instagram users’ personal information exposed in a data breach advertised on dark web marketplaces. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes first alerted the public via X (formerly Twitter), confirming the leak’s severity as stolen data, including usernames, emails, phone numbers, and partial locations, circulates for sale. Affected…
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Spain arrests 34 suspects linked to Black Axe cyber crime
Authorities in Spain have arrested 34 individuals allegedly part of a criminal network involved in cyber fraud and believed to be connected to the Black Axe group responsible for illicit activities across Europe. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-34-suspects-linked-to-black-axe-cyber-crime/
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What is Application Security Testing? Detail Explanation
Your organization, the industrial domain you survive on, and almost everything you deal with rely on software applications. Be it banking portals, healthcare systems, or any other, securing those applications is paramount. Application Security Testing is the process of making applications more resistant to cyber threats by identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the code. In……
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Salt Typhoon Hackers Hit Congressional Emails in New Breach
Staff Working on China, Intel, Military Oversight Targeted in Espionage Operation. U.S. officials are probing a suspected Chinese cyber campaign tied to Salt Typhoon that breached congressional staff email systems supporting national security committees, exposing sensitive discussions and raising concerns about unclassified federal network defenses. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/salt-typhoon-hackers-hit-congressional-emails-in-new-breach-a-30484
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Hegseth, Gabbard tap Tim Kosiba as NSA deputy director after months of cyber leadership tumult
The announcement comes after months of leadership turmoil for the NSA and the U.S. military’s Cyber Command. First seen on defensescoop.com Jump to article: defensescoop.com/2026/01/09/nsa-tim-kosiba-deputy-director-trump-administration/
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Why AI-Powered Cyber Defense Is No Longer Optional for Modern Businesses
Large businesses or governments aren’t the only ones threatened by cyber attacks. Every organization is now equally threatened…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-powered-cyber-defense-modern-businesses/
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xRAT Malware Targets Windows Users via Fake Adult Game
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a dangerous distribution campaign targeting Windows users through Korean web hard services. Threat actors are leveraging xRAT (QuasarRAT) malware, disguising it as legitimate adult game content to deceive unsuspecting users into downloading and executing malicious files. Korean webhard services have become a prime vector for malware distribution, with…
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Best Ways to Learn Everything About Investing in Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital asset and a payment system invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public dispersed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin is unique in that there is a finite number of them: 21 million. Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known…
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OWASP CRS Vulnerability Enables Charset Validation Bypass
A newly disclosed vulnerability in theOWASP Core RuleSet (CRS)allows attackers to bypass charset validation in web application firewalls (WAFs), enabling dangerous payloads to reach backend applications. Tracked asCVE-2026-21876, the flaw affects CRS rule922110and can expose applications tocross-site scripting (XSS)and other encoding-based attacks. Administrators are strongly advised to upgradeimmediatelyand review historical logs for suspicious multipart requests…
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Attackers Use Over 240 Exploits Ahead of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks don’t begin with encryption. They start with reconnaissance and security researchers just documented a significant reconnaissance operation that unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Between December 25 and 28, a single operator systematically scanned the internet for vulnerable systems, testing more than 240 different exploits against targets and logging every successful hit. That harvested…
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50 Best Free Cyber Threat Intelligence Tools 2026
Threat Intelligence Tools are more often used by security industries to test the vulnerabilities in networks and applications. It helps with the collection and analysis of information about current and potential attacks that threaten the safety of an organization or its assets. Here you can find the Comprehensive Threat Intelligence Tools list that covers Performing…
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CrowdStrike Acquires Identity Security Startup SGNL in $740 Million Deal
CrowdStrike has announced its agreement to acquire SGNL, a leading identity-first security company, for $740 million. The acquisition will strengthen CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen Identity Security by adding continuous, context-aware authorization capabilities across human, non-human, and AI agent identities in cloud environments. Why This Acquisition Matters The identity attack surface has expanded rapidly due to cloud…
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The Role of Initial Access Markets in Ransomware Campaigns Targeting Australia and New Zealand
The cyber threat environment in Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, marked by a dramatic surge in initial access sales, sophisticated ransomware operations, and widespread data breaches affecting essential sectors. According to the Threat Landscape Report for Australia and New Zealand 2025, threat activity documented between January and November 2025…
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Trend Micro Apex Central Flaw Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks
Trend Micro has issued a critical security update for Apex Central to address multiple remotely exploitable vulnerabilities, including a bug that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Organizations running vulnerable builds are urged to patchimmediatelyto avoid both remote code execution anddenial-of-servicerisks.”‹ Critical flaws in Apex Central The update targets Apex Central for Windows and…
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Microsoft Introduces Teams External Collaboration Administrator Role
Microsoft is expanding its administrative capabilities in Teams by introducing a new built-in role called Teams External Collaboration Administrator. This specializedRBACrole enables organizations to delegateexternal collaborationmanagement without granting full Teams admin permissions. Rollout Timeline The new role will begin rolling out in late January 2026 and is expected to be fully available worldwide by mid-February…
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Fog Ransomware Targets U.S. Organizations via Compromised VPN Credentials
Tags: access, attack, credentials, cyber, encryption, exploit, incident response, ransomware, tactics, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityArctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a new ransomware variant dubbed >>Fog<< striking US organizations, primarily in education and recreation, through hijacked VPN access. First spotted on May 2, 2024, the attacks highlight vulnerabilities in remote access tools and the rapid encryption tactics used to exploit them."‹ Arctic Wolf's Incident Response team investigated multiple cases starting…
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Fog Ransomware Targets U.S. Organizations via Compromised VPN Credentials
Tags: access, attack, credentials, cyber, encryption, exploit, incident response, ransomware, tactics, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityArctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a new ransomware variant dubbed >>Fog<< striking US organizations, primarily in education and recreation, through hijacked VPN access. First spotted on May 2, 2024, the attacks highlight vulnerabilities in remote access tools and the rapid encryption tactics used to exploit them."‹ Arctic Wolf's Incident Response team investigated multiple cases starting…
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London council cyber attack exposes personal data and highlights risks of shared public-sector IT
A cyber attack on shared IT systems used by several London councils has resulted in the theft of personal data relating to thousands of residents, raising renewed concerns about the resilience of local government cyber security and the risks posed by interconnected public-sector infrastructure. Kensington and Chelsea Council confirmed that sensitive personal information was accessed…
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Cyber-Betrüger bauen komplette Schein-Investoren-Community um ihre Opfer herum auf
Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point warnen vor einer neuen Masche, bei der Betrüger eine vollständig gefälschte Investoren-Community erschaffen, um Opfer zu berauben samt Anleger-App, Experten, und Chatrooms. Als Wirkverstärker kommt KI zum Einsatz. Die Experten sprechen sogar von industrialisiertem Social-Engineering. Die verseuchte App ist sogar noch im Apple-App-Store verfügbar. Check Point Software Technologies rät zur […]…
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Cyber-Betrüger bauen komplette Schein-Investoren-Community um ihre Opfer herum auf
Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point warnen vor einer neuen Masche, bei der Betrüger eine vollständig gefälschte Investoren-Community erschaffen, um Opfer zu berauben samt Anleger-App, Experten, und Chatrooms. Als Wirkverstärker kommt KI zum Einsatz. Die Experten sprechen sogar von industrialisiertem Social-Engineering. Die verseuchte App ist sogar noch im Apple-App-Store verfügbar. Check Point Software Technologies rät zur […]…
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Schools, Hacktivists, and National Cyber Overhauls
The opening week of 2026 has already highlighted the complexity of global cyber threats, with incidents affecting governments, educational institutions, and corporations alike. From school closures to corporate breaches and international policy shifts, cybersecurity news demonstrates that attacks are no longer confined to technical systems; they have real-world consequences for operations, public trust, and the…
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NDSS 2025 ReThink: Reveal The Threat Of Electromagnetic Interference On Power Inverters
Session 8B: Electromagnetic Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Fengchen Yang (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Zihao Dan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Kaikai Pan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Chen Yan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Xiaoyu Ji (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT…
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Personal data of thousands stolen in attack on London councils
The West London council at the centre of a major cyber incident has now started the process of informing residents that their personal data was compromised in the attack. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637155/Personal-data-of-thousands-stolen-in-attack-on-London-councils
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Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637095/Like-it-or-not-AI-will-transform-cyber-strategy-in-2026