Tag: cyber
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Fake IT Worker Schemes and Malicious Interview Lures
North Korean state-backed hackers are running large-scale fake IT worker and “Contagious Interview” campaigns that abuse developer hiring workflows to deliver JavaScript-based malware, steal code and credentials, and covertly generate revenue for the regime. Since at least 2022, North Korean threat actors have impersonated recruiters and hiring managers, luring software developers into executing booby-trapped code…
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DPRK-Linked Hackers Continue Aggressive Crypto Attacks One Year After Bybit Breach
DPRK-linked operators are maintaining a relentless focus on the crypto sector, with activity accelerating rather than slowing in the year since the record-breaking Bybit breach. On 21 February 2025, threat actors linked to North Korea stole around 1.46 billion dollars in cryptoassets from Dubai-based exchange Bybit, in what remains the largest confirmed crypto theft to date. By…
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Jenkins Vulnerabilities Exposes Build Environments to XSS Attacks
A popular open-source automation server used by developers worldwide to build, test, and deploy software faces serious security risks from recent flaws. On February 18, 2026, two vulnerabilities were detailed in the core Jenkins software. The most significant issue is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into…
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Silver Fox APT Deploys DLL Sideloading and BYOVD in Advanced Malware Campaign
Silver Fox APT is running a new wave of targeted attacks in Taiwan that combine DLL sideloading and Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) techniques to deploy Winos 4.0 (ValleyRat) while aggressively disabling security tools. The campaigns rely on highly localized tax and e”‘invoice lures and fast”‘changing infrastructure, making them difficult to block with static…
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Japanese Semiconductor Supplier Hit by Ransomware, Multiple Systems Impacted
Feb. 20, 2026 Advantest Corporation, a top supplier of semiconductor test equipment, revealed it is battling a ransomware attack that struck its network last weekend. The incident, detected on February 15 (JST), has disrupted multiple systems and raised alarms in the global chip industry, where supply chain attacks can ripple through tech giants building […]…
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Splunk Enterprise for Windows Flaw Enables DLL Hijacking, SYSTEM Access
A serious flaw in Splunk Enterprise for Windows that lets low-privileged users hijack DLL loading and escalate to SYSTEM-level access. Tracked as CVE-2026-20140, this local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability stems from DLL search-order hijacking and carries a CVSSv3.1 score of 7.7 (High). Splunk disclosed it on February 18, 2026, via advisory SVD-2026-0205. The issue affects…
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Why are cybersecurity experts optimistic about NHIDR
Are Non-Human Identities the New Frontier in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats loom large, an often-overlooked challenge is the protection and management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, and professionals across various sectors are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of NHIs. But what exactly are these identities, and why should cybersecurity experts be optimistic……
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128M Users Exposed as Popular VS Code Extensions Reveal Critical Flaws
Serious vulnerabilities in four popular Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, affecting over 128 million downloads. These flaws, including three assigned CVEs CVE-2025-65715, CVE-2025-65716, and CVE-2025-65717, highlight IDEs as the weakest link in organizational supply chain security. Developers often store sensitive data like API keys, business logic, database configs, and even customer info right in…
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Cache Deception Flaw in SvelteKit And Vercel Stack Exposes User Data
A cache deception vulnerability in SvelteKit apps deployed on Vercel exposes sensitive user data to attackers. The flaw allows publicly cached responses to be authenticated. SvelteKit, a full-stack JavaScript framework, often pairs with Vercel for deployment. The issue stems from the Vercel adapter in SvelteKit, where the __pathname query parameter overrides the request path without any checks.…
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Anthropic’s AI Bug Hunter Jolts Cyber Stocks
AI Code Scanner Rattles a $200B Industry. Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, an AI tool that found 500+ undetected bugs in production code. Cybersecurity stocks dropped sharply, but analysts are split on whether the disruption signals a genuine industry reckoning or a market overreaction. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/anthropics-ai-bug-hunter-jolts-cyber-stocks-a-30821
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NDSS 2025 The Midas Touch: Triggering The Capability Of LLMs For RM-API Misuse Detection
Session 13B: API Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yi Yang (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; School of Cyber Security, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Jinghua Liu (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; School of Cyber Security, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Kai…
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Anthropic Debuts Claude Code Security AI Now Scan Vulnerabilities in Your Entire Codebase
Anthropic has quietly flipped the script on application security. On February 20, the company launched Claude Code Security, a new capability baked directly into Claude Code on the web that automatically scans entire repositories for sophisticated vulnerabilities and delivers ready-to-review patch suggestions. Unlike legacy SAST tools that rely on rigid signature matching, Claude Code Security uses…
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Best Cyber Security Consulting Companies
With rapid technological progress, it is estimated that nearly 200 billion connected devices, ranging from medical equipment and industrial machines to cars, smartphones, and home appliances, will be communicating through the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT (IIoT). This massive interconnected ecosystem creates an enormous attack surface for attackers to exploit, disrupt, and infiltrate….…
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TDL 016 – Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI – Rafael Ramirez
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, country, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, firewall, governance, government, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, Internet, law, linkedin, login, mfa, microsoft, network, risk, saas, service, skills, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-trustSummary In a recent episode of The Defenders Log, host David Redekop sat down with cyber security expert Rafael Ramirez to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security. As we move deeper into 2026, the duo explored how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous “agentic” systems. The Double-Edged Sword of…
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Cyber Runway to Centre Stage: How Plexal Is Accelerating Innovation and Championing Women Leaders
Out of the UK, some of the most exciting and innovative tech and cyber companies are being nurtured and grown to global significance. Backed by government funding, the UK is currently creating its own exceptional pipeline of innovative talent. Behind many of these companies is Plexal, the innovation and growth company that is solving society’s…
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PayPal Data Breach 6 Months of Users’ Data Leaked Online
PayPal has begun notifying a small number of customers about a significant cybersecurity incident in which their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed for nearly six months due to a software error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application. The exposure, which affected business contact details combined with highly sensitive personal data, lasted from…
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Silicon Valley Engineers Indicted for Alleged Trade Secret Theft From Google and Tech Firms
Federal authorities arrested three Silicon Valley engineers on Thursday, charging them with conspiring to steal trade secrets from Google and other tech giants. The case highlights growing insider threats in the chip design sector, where foreign adversaries could exploit sensitive data on processor security and cryptography. Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her husband Mohammadjavad Khosravi (aka Mohammad…
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Critical Jenkins Flaw Exposes Build Environments to XSS Attacks
A popular open-source automation server used by developers worldwide to build, test, and deploy software faces serious security risks from recent flaws. On February 18, 2026, two vulnerabilities were detailed in the core Jenkins software. The most critical issue is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into…
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Critical Jenkins Flaw Exposes Build Environments to XSS Attacks
A popular open-source automation server used by developers worldwide to build, test, and deploy software faces serious security risks from recent flaws. On February 18, 2026, two vulnerabilities were detailed in the core Jenkins software. The most critical issue is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into…
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FBI: Threats from Salt Typhoon are ‘still very much ongoing’
A top FBI cyber official said Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage group behind the widespread compromise of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure in 2024, continues to pose a broad threat to both America’s private and public sectors. Michael Machtinger, deputy assistant director for cyber intelligence at the FBI, touted improved partnerships between the telecommunications industry and…
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Latin America’s Cyber Maturity Lags Threat Landscape
The slower pace of upgrades has the unintended impact of creating a haven for attackers, especially for initial access brokers and ransomware gangs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/latin-americas-cyber-maturity-lags-threat-landscape
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Grandstream VoIP Phones Vulnerability Grants Attackers Root Privileges
A critical unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2329, affecting Grandstream GXP1600 series VoIP phones. The vulnerability, rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on the affected devices without authentication. At its core, this is a classic memory corruption vulnerability. By sending specially crafted network packets to the target VoIP phone, an attacker…
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Google Blocks 1.75 Million Malicious Apps from Entering Play Store
Google has revealed that it blocked more than 1.75 million malicious or policy”‘violating Android apps from reaching users through the Play Store in 2025, highlighting a major AI”‘driven push to secure the mobile ecosystem against malware, fraud, and privacy abuse. More than 80,000 “bad” developer accounts were also banned, cutting off repeat offenders who tried…
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How Enterprise CISOs Design Their Cyber Risk Management Strategy
Tags: ai, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, regulation, risk, risk-management, strategy<div cla For today’s CISOs, enterprise cyber risk management is no longer a technical exercise. It’s a leadership mandate that sits at the intersection of security, business risk, regulation, and executive accountability. Aligning proactive cybersecurity risk management strategies with the business’s overall risk posture is an ongoing, necessary process. A lack of alignment between cybersecurity…
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CharlieKirk Grabber Malware Targets Windows Systems to Steal Login Credentials
CharlieKirk Grabber is a Python-based Windows infostealer that focuses on rapid “smash”‘and”‘grab” credential theft and data exfiltration rather than long-term system control or destructive behavior. It targets browser”‘stored passwords, Wi”‘Fi keys, Discord tokens, and gaming sessions, then exfiltrates the collected data via third”‘party file hosting and encrypted Discord or Telegram channels. File Name CharlieKirk.exe File…
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AI-Empowered Cybersecurity: Key Events and Emerging Trends in 2025
In September 2025, Anthropic disclosed a groundbreaking incident”, the world’s first autonomous AI-driven cyberattack. This event, documented as the first large-scale cyber offensive primarily executed by AI with minimal human intervention, underscored the immense threat posed by AI agents in malicious applications. The attackers posed as representatives of a legitimate cybersecurity firm conducting a defense assessment.…
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: AI Disruption, Regulatory Pressure, and the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing concept; it is actively reshaping cyber risk, regulatory enforcement, and enterprise security strategy in real time. This week’s The Cyber Express weekly roundup reflects the modern environment where AI-driven fraud, deepfake investigations, ransomware incidents, and mobile malware innovations are unfolding simultaneously across multiple regions. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ai-deepfakes-ransomware-weekly-roundup/
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FBI Issues Emergency Alert as Ploutus Malware Drains U.S. ATMs Without Cards or Accounts
Ploutus malware is powering a new wave of “jackpotting” attacks that drain U.S. ATMs without needing a bank card, customer account, or bank authorization, prompting the FBI to issue an emergency FLASH alert to financial institutions nationwide.”‹ According to the FBI alert, threat actors are using Ploutus and related ATM jackpotting malware to control cash…
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Identity Cyber Scores: The New Metric Shaping Cyber Insurance in 2026
With one in three cyber-attacks now involving compromised employee accounts, insurers and regulators are placing far greater emphasis on identity posture when assessing cyber risk. For many organizations, however, these assessments remain largely opaque. Elements such as password hygiene, privileged access management, and the extent of multi-factor authentication (MFA) coverage are First seen on thehackernews.com…