Tag: cyber
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DynoWiper Malware Targets Energy Firms in Destructive Data-Wiping Attacks
A new data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper, deployed against an energy company in Poland in late December 2025. The malware’s tactics, techniques, and procedures closely mirror those observed in earlier ZOV wiper incidents in Ukraine, prompting ESET to attribute DynoWiper to Sandworm with medium confidence. Unlike ZOV, which carries a high-confidence Sandworm attribution, the lower confidence…
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Over 21,000 OpenClaw AI Instances Leak Personal Configuration Data
The open-source AI assistant OpenClaw experienced explosive growth, expanding from approximately 1,000 active instances to over 21,000 in just seven days. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the personal AI assistant integrates with email, calendars, smart-home systems, and food-delivery services, enabling it to perform actions far beyond those of traditional chatbots. The project’s rapid evolution…
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Russian Hacker Alliance Launches Large-Scale Cyberattack Targeting Denmark
A pro-Russian hacker alliance calling itself “Russian Legion” has issued direct threats against Denmark, warning of large-scale cyberattacks linked to the country’s planned military support to Ukraine. The campaign appears designed to combine disruptive cyber activity with psychological pressure on Danish authorities, businesses, and the wider public. The first threat was posted on the Russian…
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New “Punishing Owl” Hacker Group Targets Networks Linked to Russian Security Agency
A previously unknown threat actor calling itself Punishing Owl has claimed responsibility for breaching a Russian government security agency, marking the emergence of what cybersecurity researchers believe is a new politically motivated hacktivist collective. The attack demonstrated sophisticated operational security capabilities beyond typical data exfiltration campaigns. On the same day as the breach announcement, Punishing…
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Zero-Day in Microsoft Office Enables Stealthy Malware Infections
Tags: cve, cyber, exploit, government, infection, infrastructure, malicious, malware, microsoft, office, vulnerability, zero-dayMicrosoft disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in Office products on January 26, 2026, tracked as CVE-2026-21509, with active exploitation in the wild confirmed. The vulnerability enables attackers to deploy sophisticated malware through malicious document files, targeting government organizations and critical infrastructure. Indicator Type Value CVE CVE-2026-21509 Malicious Domains freefoodaid[.]com, wellnesscaremed[.]com, wellnessmedcare[.]org C2 Infrastructure *.filen.net, *.filen.io…
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Interview: Why identity is the nucleus for cyber security
Amid a wave of market consolidation, Computer Weekly speaks to Keeper Security’s leadership on how identity and access management systems are becoming unified identity platforms capable of securing both human and machine identities First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638413/Interview-Why-identity-is-the-nucleus-for-cyber-security
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NSFOCUS Monthly APT Insights December 2025
Regional APT Threat Situation In December 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab detected a total of 24 APT attack activities. These activities were primarily concentrated in regions including South Asia, East Asia, with a smaller portion also found in Eastern Europe and South America. Some organizations remain unattributed to known APT groups,…The…
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How risk culture turns cyber teams predictive
Tags: access, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, detection, identity, intelligence, jobs, ransomware, resilience, risk, serviceRisk culture: What it is when you strip the slogans: People talk about culture like it’s soft. Posters. Values. A town hall with applause on cue.Culture is harder. Culture is what people do when nobody is watching, and when the clock is loud. Culture is what gets you the truth at 4 p.m., not at…
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Top 10 Cyber Risk Management and GRC Companies in the UK and Globally
Cyber risk management and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) have become central to how organisations protect data, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain operational resilience. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny increases, organisations must demonstrate not only that risks are identified, but that they are governed, prioritised, and controlled effectively. Cyber risk management…
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Fancy Bear Exploits Microsoft Office Flaw in Ukraine, EU Cyber-Attacks
Russia-linked hacking group Fancy Bear is exploiting a brand-new vulnerability in Microsoft Office, CERT-UA says First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fancy-bear-exploits-office-flaw/
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1-Click Flaw in ClawDBot Allows Remote Code Execution
A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability has been discovered in ClawDBot, a popular npm package, enabling attackers to achieve remote code execution through a single malicious link. The flaw stems from the insufficient validation of the gateway URL parameter, combined with automatic connection behaviour that exposes authentication tokens to unauthorised actors. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability, identified…
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AutoPentestX Introduced as Automated Penetration Testing Toolkit for Linux Systems
AutoPentestX, an open-source automated penetration testing framework designed to streamline vulnerability assessment and security testing workflows on Linux systems. The toolkit consolidates multiple security testing capabilities into a unified platform for ethical hacking and security auditing operations. Developed by security researcher Gowtham-Darkseid, AutoPentestX automates the execution of common penetration testing procedures through modular architecture and…
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Researchers Uncover Moltbook AI Flaw Exposing API Keys and Login Credentials
A critical vulnerability in Moltbook, the AI agent social network launched in late January 2026 by Octane AI’s Matt Schlicht, exposes email addresses, login tokens, and API keys for registered entities. The flaw impacts the platform’s claimed 1.5 million users, though security researchers revealed the inflated user count stems from unchecked bot registrations rather than…
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Google Uncovers Major Expansion in ShinyHunters Threat Activity Using New Tactics
Tags: authentication, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, extortion, google, identity, mfa, phishing, service, software, tactics, threatA substantial expansion in cybercrime operations using tactics consistent with ShinyHunters-branded extortion campaigns. These sophisticated operations employ advanced voice phishing (vishing) and victim-branded credential harvesting websites to compromise corporate environments by stealing single sign-on (SSO) credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. While the methodology of targeting identity providers and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms remains consistent with…
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Hackers Target MongoDB Instances to Delete Databases and Plant Ransom Notes
Tags: attack, authentication, cyber, data-breach, exploit, extortion, hacker, Internet, ransom, ransomware, threatA widespread ransomware campaign targeting misconfigured MongoDB databases continues to compromise thousands of servers worldwide, with attackers exploiting internet-exposed instances that lack basic authentication controls. Recent research reveals that opportunistic threat actors are leveraging automated scripts to wipe databases and demand Bitcoin ransoms, turning configuration negligence into a scalable extortion operation. Attack Resurfaces After Years…
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PeckBirdy Hackers Abuse LOLBins Across Environments to Deploy Advanced Malware
A sophisticated JScript-based command-and-control framework, PeckBirdy, since 2023, exploiting living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) to deliver modular backdoors across diverse execution environments. The framework has been observed in two coordinated campaigns, SHADOW-VOID-044 and SHADOW-EARTH-045, targeting Chinese gambling industries, Asian government entities, and private organizations with advanced malware, including HOLODONUT and MKDOOR backdoors. PeckBirdy distinguishes itself through its…
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PeckBirdy Hackers Abuse LOLBins Across Environments to Deploy Advanced Malware
A sophisticated JScript-based command-and-control framework, PeckBirdy, since 2023, exploiting living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) to deliver modular backdoors across diverse execution environments. The framework has been observed in two coordinated campaigns, SHADOW-VOID-044 and SHADOW-EARTH-045, targeting Chinese gambling industries, Asian government entities, and private organizations with advanced malware, including HOLODONUT and MKDOOR backdoors. PeckBirdy distinguishes itself through its…
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Notepad++ Users Targeted After State-Backed Attackers Hijack Update Servers
Notepad++ fell victim to a sophisticated supply chain attack orchestrated by state-sponsored threat actors who compromised its update infrastructure over a six-month campaign. Security experts have attributed the attack to a Chinese state-backed group based on the highly selective targeting and technical sophistication demonstrated throughout the incident. Attack Timeline and Scope The compromise began in…
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ShadowHS: New Stealthy Fileless Linux Malware Spreads Automatically
A sophisticated fileless Linux malware framework, ShadowHS, that represents a significant evolution in post-exploitation tooling. Unlike traditional malware binaries, ShadowHS operates entirely in memory and demonstrates advanced operator-driven capabilities designed specifically for long-term persistence in defended enterprise environments. ShadowHS is not a standalone malware binary but rather a heavily modified variant of the hackshell utility…
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Arsink RAT Targets Android Devices to Steal Sensitive Data and Enable Remote Access
Arsink is a cloud-native Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that steals sensitive data and grants attackers deep control over infected devices. In several builds, larger media is pushed through Google Apps Script into Google Drive, while other versions rely on Firebase Realtime Database (RTDB) and Firebase Storage, sometimes paired with Telegram for fast exfiltration. The…
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Deutschland und Israel trainieren Abwehr von Cyberangriff
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt mit dem israelischen Ministerpräsidenten Benjamin Netanjahu bei der Pressekonferenz. BMI/ Laurin SchmidDeutschland und Israel haben nach Angaben des Bundesinnenministeriums erstmals gemeinsam die Abwehr eines schweren Cyberangriffs trainiert. Die Übung mit dem Namen “Blue Horizon” war demnach der erste konkrete Schritt aus dem Cyber- und Sicherheitspakt, den Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) und Israels…
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StrongestLayer: Top ‘Trusted’ Platforms are Key Attack Surfaces
Explore StrongestLayer’s threat intelligence report highlighting the rise of email security threats exploiting trusted platforms like DocuSign and Google Calendar. Learn how organizations can adapt to defend against these evolving cyber risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/strongestlayer-top-trusted-platforms-are-key-attack-surfaces/
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What boards need to hear about cyber risk, and what they don’t
In this Help Net Security video, Rishi Kaushal, CIO at Entrust, explains how security leaders should talk to the board about cyber risk. He focuses on what matters to board … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/02/cyber-risk-for-boards-video/
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Das nächste große Security-Schlachtfeld
Tags: ai, chatgpt, computer, computing, cyber, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, encryption, framework, governance, Hardware, resilience, training, usaWenn Quantum Computing und KI in der Praxis zusammenkommen, bricht ein neues Zeitalter an auch und vor allem in Sachen Cybersecurity.In den letzten Jahren hat künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ihre Tentakel über die globale Technologielandschaft ausgebreitet. Das verdeutlicht unter anderem auch der zunehmende Einsatz von Automatisierung und autonomen Technologien in diversen Branchen und Sektoren. Und während…
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Top 10 Best DNS Filtering Solutions 2026
In 2026, the perimeter is gone. Your users are everywhere, and the >>castle and moat<< security model is obsolete. The most effective way to secure a hybrid workforce is through DNS filtering and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). These tools act as the new control plane, stopping ransomware command-and-control (C2) callbacks and AI-driven phishing attacks…
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Best E-Signature Solutions For Secure Digital Signing In 2026
As digital transactions become the backbone of modern business, secure electronic signatures are no longer optional. In 2026, organizations face increasing risks related to document fraud, identity theft, and regulatory violations. Choosing the right e-signature solution is now a cybersecurity decision, not just a productivity upgrade. This guide covers the best e-signature solutions for cybersecurity,…
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CERT Polska Details Coordinated Cyber Attacks on 30+ Wind and Solar Farms
CERT Polska, the Polish computer emergency response team, revealed that coordinated cyber attacks targeted more than 30 wind and photovoltaic farms, a private company from the manufacturing sector, and a large combined heat and power plant (CHP) supplying heat to almost half a million customers in the country.The incident took place on December 29, 2025.…
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Russia-Aligned ELECTRUM Tied to December 2025 Cyber Attack on Polish Power Grid
The “coordinated” cyber attack targeting multiple sites across the Polish power grid has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian state-sponsored hacking crew known as ELECTRUM.Operational technology (OT) cybersecurity company Dragos, in a new intelligence brief published Tuesday, described the late December 2025 activity as the first major cyber attack targeting distributed energy First…