Tag: cyber
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NtKiller Malware Advertised on Dark Web With Claims of Antivirus and EDR Bypass
A new and sophisticated defensive evasion tool dubbed >>NtKillerAlphaGhoul.
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Real-World Cyber Attack Detection: How Modern SOCs Identify, Block, and Contain Advanced Threats
Executive Summary Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single, obvious incident. Instead, they manifest as multiple low-level signals across web, endpoint, DNS, cloud, and network telemetry. When analyzed in isolation, these signals may seem benign. When correlated intelligently, they reveal active attack campaigns targeting applications, identities, cloud storage, and network boundaries. This article presents a…
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Recent Cyber Attacks and Threat Actor Activity: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Threat Landscape
Executive Overview Over the past week, global threat activity has highlighted a critical reality: modern cyber attacks are faster, more coordinated, and increasingly industrialized. From mass exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to ransomware-as-a-service operations and record-breaking volumetric DDoS attacks, adversaries continue to evolve both tactically and operationally. This article provides a deep analytical overview of…
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Best of 2025: Ukraine Pwns Russian Drone Maker, Gaskar is ‘Paralyzed’
Ukrainian Cyber Alliance and Black Owl team up to hack manufacturer of Russian military drones, sources”¯”¯say. Gaskar Group, Russian designer of drones plaguing Ukraine’s skies, is in utter disarray. Or, at least, so says Ukrainian military intelligence. Hacker groups teamed up to steal and delete 57″¯TB of critical data and backups, preventing the company from..…
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59,000 Servers Breached: Operation PCPcat Targets React and Next.js at Internet Scale
A large-scale cyber espionage operation known as Operation PCPcat has shaken the modern web infrastructure, compromising more than 59,000 servers in just 48 hours. The campaign targets systems built on React frameworks, including widely deployed Next.js and React Servers, and has already resulted in the theft of hundreds of thousands of credentials. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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La Poste outage after a cyber attack disrupts digital banking and online services
La Poste said a major network incident took its systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of users. The French national postal service La Poste confirmed a major cyber incident had knocked its information systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of customers. On social media, La Poste said…
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Cyber Experts Warn of Increased Consumer Scams This Festive Season
As Santa starts his travels, experts are warning that his arrival could bring with it a range of cyber risks, from scams to insecure gadgets. Whilst Santa prefers to deliver via chimney, most cybercriminals are looking for backdoors. In some cases, hackers prefer to deliver malicious communications via email. Worryingly, in 2025, scams are not…
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Cyber volunteer effort for small water utilities announces new MSSP effort
An organization is looking to develop a first-of-its-kind managed security service provider (MSSP) model tailored specifically for rural water utilities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-volunteer-water-utility-mssp
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Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2025
In many regards, 2025 proved to be a relatively normal year for the cyber security world as threat actors and security pros continued their long-running cat-and-mouse game, but it was also a stand-out year that saw some of the largest cyber attacks ever to befall the UK. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber…
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Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026
2026 marks the tipping point when artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape cyber risk. After several years of widespread adoption, AI moves beyond influencing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/24/five-identity-driven-shifts-reshaping-enterprise-security-in-2026/
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Operation PCPcat Exploits Next.js and React, Impacting 59,000+ Servers
Tags: access, authentication, control, credentials, cyber, data, exploit, framework, infrastructure, monitoring, vulnerabilityA sophisticated credential-stealing campaign named >>Operation PCPcat
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Critical MongoDB Flaw Leaks Sensitive Data Through zlib Compression
MongoDB has disclosed a critical security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-14847 that could allow attackers to extract uninitialized heap memory from database servers without authentication. The flaw, affecting multiple MongoDB versions dating back to v3.6, stems from a client-side exploit in the server’s zlib compression implementation.”‹ Vulnerability Overview The security issue enables malicious actors to retrieve…
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ServiceNow’s $7.75 billion cash deal for Armis illustrates shifting strategies
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, ceo, cio, ciso, computing, control, cyber, governance, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, risk, service, strategy, tool, update, vulnerabilityVisibility is the key: “For decades, the CIO’s white whale has been a precise, real-time Configuration Management Database [CMDB]. Most are outdated the moment they are populated,” said Whisper Security CEO Kaveh Ranjbar. The Armis acquisition “is an admission that in an era of IoT, OT, and edge computing, you cannot rely on manual entry…
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Interpol sweep takes down cybercrooks in 19 countries
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, botnet, business, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, finance, fraud, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, ransomware, russia, scam, service, theft, threatA ‘very good thing’: The fact that the same operation broke ransomware operations and a business email compromise (BEC) operation is “unique,” said DiMaggio, because most people think of Africa as the source of BEC and fraud scams.The fact that authorities are working to disrupt ransomware operations in Africa before they grow to the size…
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How to communicate cyber risk in commercial terms
Cyber risk is often discussed in technical language, often in a way which is difficult to decipher the real business impact. CVSS scores, vulnerabilities, attack paths and threat actors all have their place but for many decision”‘makers, this language doesn’t translate into real-world business outcomes. Small business leaders and non-technical executives need to understand what”¦…
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ServiceNow’s $7.75B Armis Deal Expands IT and OT Security Reach
Acquisition Streamlines Security Operations From Asset Discovery to Remediation. AI software company ServiceNow has entered into an agreement to buy cyber exposure management and security company Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal will bolster ServiceNow’s cybersecurity offerings at a time when many larger technology vendors are choosing to expand their security portfolios. First…
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HardBit 4.0 Ransomware Abuses Unsecured RDP and SMB for Access Persistence
HardBit ransomware continues its evolution with the release of version 4.0, introducing sophisticated mechanisms to establish persistence through vulnerable network services. The latest variant leverages open Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Server Message Block (SMB) services as entry points, enabling threat actors to maintain long-term access to compromised networks while deploying advanced evasion techniques that…
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INTERPOL Dismantles Six Ransomware Operations, Detains 500+ Individuals
Law enforcement agencies across 19 countries have made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime, arresting 574 suspects and recovering approximately USD 3 million during a month-long coordinated operation across Africa. The crackdown underscores the escalating threat of ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and digital extortion schemes plaguing the continent. Operation Sentinel, conducted from October 27…
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ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B
Tags: cyberThe combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/servicenow-to-buy-armis-for-775b/808623/
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ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B
Tags: cyberThe combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/servicenow-to-buy-armis-for-775b/808623/
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We Asked the Experts: 2026 Predictions
Once again, it’s predictions season. We spoke to experts from across the cybersecurity industry about what the future of cyber may look like as we head into 2026. From AI ethics and API governance to the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and exponentially increasing threats, there’s set to be a big shake up to…
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ServiceNow To Acquire Exposure Management Vendor Armis In $7.75B All-Cash Deal
Tags: cyberServiceNow will buy cyber exposure management vendor Armis in an all-cash deal that values Armis at $7.75 billion. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/servicenow-to-acquire-exposure-management-vendor-armis-in-7-75b-all-cash-deal
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ServiceNow agrees to buy cyber firm Armis for $7.75B
The deal targets device visibility across IT, OT and medical systems as firms adapt to wider attack surfaces driven by AI and connectivity. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/servicenow-armis-acquisition-ai-cybersecurity/
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Why outsourced cyber defenses create systemic risks
Tags: access, ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, law, malicious, monitoring, moveIT, msp, nis-2, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustRisk categories of outsourced IT & cybersecurity: When you outsource, responsibility shifts, but accountability never leaves you. The risks fall into clear categories. Operational risks The most basic risk is fragile continuity. In 2017, British Airways outsourced parts of its IT operations. A system outage grounded flights worldwide. The vendor contract delivered savings, but it…
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Critical n8n Vulnerability Exposes 103,000+ Automation Instances to RCE Attacks
Tags: attack, automation, cve, cvss, cyber, flaw, open-source, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA critical remote code execution vulnerability in n8n, a popular open-source workflow automation platform, threatens over 103,000 potentially vulnerable instances worldwide. Tracked as CVE-2025-68613 with a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.9, the flaw allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with n8n process privileges, risking complete instance compromise. Field Description CVE-ID CVE-2025-68613 CVSS Score…
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MacSync Stealer Malware Targets macOS Users Through Digitally Signed Apps
Jamf Threat Labs has uncovered a new MacSync Stealer campaign that significantly raises the bar for macOS malware delivery by abusing Apple’s own trust mechanisms. The latest variant is delivered as a fully code”‘signed and notarized Swift application, allowing it to masquerade as legitimate software while executing a stealthy, multi”‘stage infostealing routine in the background.…
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Fake VPN Chrome Extensions Steal Credentials by Intercepting User Traffic
Socket’s Threat Research Team has exposed a sophisticated credential-harvesting campaign that has operated through malicious Chrome extensions since 2017. Two variants of an extension named Phantom Shuttle (幻影穿æ¢), published under the threat actor email theknewone.com@gmail.com, have compromised over 2,180 users by masquerading as legitimate network testing tools while executing complete traffic interception and credential theft. The extensions market…