Tag: cyber
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ValleyRAT Malware Evades Windows 11 Security with Stealthy Driver Install
Check Point Research (CPR) has published a comprehensive analysis of ValleyRAT, a widely distributed backdoor also known as Winos/Winos4.0, revealing its sophisticated modular architecture and dangerous kernel-mode rootkit capabilities. The research demonstrates how the malware’s developers possess deep expertise in Windows internals and successfully bypass modern security protections on fully updated Windows 11 systems. The…
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Hackers Are Using Shared AI Chats to Steal Your Passwords and Crypto
A sophisticated malvertising campaign is exploiting ChatGPT and DeepSeek’s shared chat features to deliver credential-stealing malware to macOS users. Threat actors are purchasing sponsored Google search results and redirecting victims to legitimate-looking LLM-generated chat sessions that contain obfuscated malicious commands, effectively bypassing platform-level safety mechanisms. The attack begins when users search for common macOS troubleshooting…
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High-Severity Jenkins Flaw Enables Unauthenticated DoS Through HTTP CLI
Jenkins has released a critical security advisory addressing a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability affecting millions of organizations that rely on the popular automation server. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-67635, allows unauthenticated attackers to disrupt Jenkins instances by exploiting improper handling of corrupted HTTP-based CLI connections. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability resides in Jenkins’ HTTP-based command-line interface, where…
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Charming Kitten Leak Reveals Key Operatives, Front Firms, and Massive Global Compromise
The latest materials from the Charming Kitten network access reveal three significant findings that expand our understanding of Iran’s APT35 cyber operations: complete salary records for operative teams, expanded surveillance platform capabilities, and a classified 2004 document connecting Iran’s obtained IAEA inspection materials to Department 40 assassination targeting. The leaked materials document unprecedented compensation data…
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New 01Flip Ransomware Targets Both Windows and Linux Systems
Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have identified a newly emerging ransomware family, 01flip, that represents a significant shift in malware development tactics. Discovered in June 2025, this sophisticated threat is entirely written in Rust a modern programming language that enables cross-platform compatibility and currently targets a limited set of victims across the…
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ValleyRAT Malware Evades Windows 11 Security with Stealthy Driver Install
Check Point Research (CPR) has published a comprehensive analysis of ValleyRAT, a widely distributed backdoor also known as Winos/Winos4.0, revealing its sophisticated modular architecture and dangerous kernel-mode rootkit capabilities. The research demonstrates how the malware’s developers possess deep expertise in Windows internals and successfully bypass modern security protections on fully updated Windows 11 systems. The…
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OpenAI Enhances Defensive Models to Mitigate Cyber-Threats
OpenAI has reported a surge in performance as GPT-5.1-Codex-Max reaching 76% in capability assessments, and warned of upcoming cyber-risks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/openai-enhances-defensive-models/
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An Inside Look at the Israeli Cyber Scene
Alan breaks down why Israeli cybersecurity isn’t just booming”, it’s entering a full-blown renaissance, with record funding, world-class talent, and breakout companies redefining the global cyber landscape. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/an-inside-look-at-the-israeli-cyber-scene/
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Cybersecurity isn’t underfunded, It’s undermanaged
Tags: business, ciso, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, governance, jobs, network, resilience, risk, strategyThe first 100 days: Where trust is won or lost: Quite a lot of that disconnect is effectively built up in the first 100 days of the CISO.Many CISOs come into a new job with pre-conceived views, sometimes created at interview time: Things that have worked elsewhere, pet subjects, vendors or consultants.Many also feel that…
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An Inside Look at the Israeli Cyber Scene
Alan breaks down why Israeli cybersecurity isn’t just booming”, it’s entering a full-blown renaissance, with record funding, world-class talent, and breakout companies redefining the global cyber landscape. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/an-inside-look-at-the-israeli-cyber-scene/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Spyware Alerts, Mirai Strikes, Docker Leaks, ValleyRAT Rootkit, and 20 More Stories
This week’s cyber stories show how fast the online world can turn risky. Hackers are sneaking malware into movie downloads, browser add-ons, and even software updates people trust. Tech giants and governments are racing to plug new holes while arguing over privacy and control. And researchers keep uncovering just how much of our digital life…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Spyware Alerts, Mirai Strikes, Docker Leaks, ValleyRAT Rootkit, and 20 More Stories
This week’s cyber stories show how fast the online world can turn risky. Hackers are sneaking malware into movie downloads, browser add-ons, and even software updates people trust. Tech giants and governments are racing to plug new holes while arguing over privacy and control. And researchers keep uncovering just how much of our digital life…
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Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme
Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
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Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme
Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
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Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme
Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
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Microsoft Copilot Studio Security Risk: How Simple Prompt Injection Leaked Credit Cards and Booked a $0 Trip
The no-code power of Microsoft Copilot Studio introduces a new attack surface. Tenable AI Research demonstrates how a simple prompt injection attack of an AI agent bypasses security controls, leading to data leakage and financial fraud. We provide five best practices to secure your AI agents. Key takeaways: The no-code interface available in Microsoft Copilot…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio Security Risk: How Simple Prompt Injection Leaked Credit Cards and Booked a $0 Trip
The no-code power of Microsoft Copilot Studio introduces a new attack surface. Tenable AI Research demonstrates how a simple prompt injection attack of an AI agent bypasses security controls, leading to data leakage and financial fraud. We provide five best practices to secure your AI agents. Key takeaways: The no-code interface available in Microsoft Copilot…
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Microsoft’s December Security Update of High-Risk Vulnerability Notice for Multiple Products
Overview On December 10, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released the December Security Update patch, which fixed 57 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Azure, etc., including high-risk vulnerability types such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft’s monthly update this…The…
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Microsoft’s December Security Update of High-Risk Vulnerability Notice for Multiple Products
Overview On December 10, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released the December Security Update patch, which fixed 57 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Azure, etc., including high-risk vulnerability types such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft’s monthly update this…The…
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LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons from 2025, Cyber risk got personal; accountability enters a new phase
In 2025, the stakes changed. CISOs were hauled into courtrooms. Boards confronted a wave of shareholder lawsuits. And the rise of autonomous systems introduced fresh ambiguity and risk around who’s accountable when algorithms act. Part one of a four-part series … (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/lw-roundtable-lessons-from-2025-cyber-risk-got-personal-accountability-enters-a-new-phase/
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OpenAI Flags Rising Cyber Risks as AI Capabilities Advance
OpenAI has issued a cautionary statement that its forthcoming AI models could present “high” cybersecurity risks as their capabilities rapidly advance. The warning, published on Wednesday, noted the potential for these AI models to either develop zero-day exploits against well-defended systems or assist in enterprise or industrial intrusion operations with tangible real-world consequences. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons from 2025, Cyber risk got personal; accountability enters a new phase
In 2025, the stakes changed. CISOs were hauled into courtrooms. Boards confronted a wave of shareholder lawsuits. And the rise of autonomous systems introduced fresh ambiguity and risk around who’s accountable when algorithms act. Part one of a four-part series … (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/lw-roundtable-lessons-from-2025-cyber-risk-got-personal-accountability-enters-a-new-phase/
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LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons from 2025, Cyber risk got personal; accountability enters a new phase
In 2025, the stakes changed. CISOs were hauled into courtrooms. Boards confronted a wave of shareholder lawsuits. And the rise of autonomous systems introduced fresh ambiguity and risk around who’s accountable when algorithms act. Part one of a four-part series … (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/lw-roundtable-lessons-from-2025-cyber-risk-got-personal-accountability-enters-a-new-phase/
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OpenAI Flags Rising Cyber Risks as AI Capabilities Advance
OpenAI has issued a cautionary statement that its forthcoming AI models could present “high” cybersecurity risks as their capabilities rapidly advance. The warning, published on Wednesday, noted the potential for these AI models to either develop zero-day exploits against well-defended systems or assist in enterprise or industrial intrusion operations with tangible real-world consequences. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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WALLIX erweitert KI-Kompetenz durch Übernahme von Malizen
WALLIX, Anbieter von Cybersicherheitslösungen für Identitäts- und Zugriffsschutz in digitalen und industriellen Umgebungen, gibt die Übernahme von Malizen bekannt einem französischen Unternehmen, das sich auf die Analyse von Cybersecurity-Daten mittels künstlicher Intelligenz spezialisiert hat. KI für proaktive Cybersicherheit Mit Sitz in Rennes einem Zentrum der französischen Cyber-Exzellenz und Standort eines WALLIX-F&E-Hubs … First seen on…
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Pro-Russia Hacktivist Support: Ukrainian Faces US Charges
Ukrainian Victoria Dubranova, 33, faces US charges for aiding pro-Russia hacktivist groups CARR and NoName057(16) in global cyberattacks. A Ukrainian woman, Victoria Dubranova (33), has been charged in the US for allegedly aiding the pro-Russia hacktivist groups Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) and NoName057(16) in cyberattacks against critical infrastructure worldwide. Dubranova was extradited to…
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How to justify your security investments
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, computing, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, Hardware, incident, infrastructure, resilience, risk, saas, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerabilityThe language of risks and returns: Boards of directors make decisions considering concepts such as risk and return. These include financial risks, operational risks, and reputational risks for the company. Board members assess the probability, exposure, and impact of incidents in each of these areas. Accordingly, the CISO’s role is to clarify how a proposed…
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How to justify your security investments
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, computing, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, Hardware, incident, infrastructure, resilience, risk, saas, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerabilityThe language of risks and returns: Boards of directors make decisions considering concepts such as risk and return. These include financial risks, operational risks, and reputational risks for the company. Board members assess the probability, exposure, and impact of incidents in each of these areas. Accordingly, the CISO’s role is to clarify how a proposed…
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Security Alert: 19 Fake PNG Extensions Found in VS Code Marketplace
ReversingLabs (RL) researchers have identified a sophisticated supply chain campaign involving 19 malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions. The campaign, which has been active since February 2025 and was uncovered on December 2, 2025, leverages the trust inherent in the developer ecosystem by hiding malware within the dependency folders of otherwise functional extensions. The…