Tag: cyber
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Ivanti Endpoint Manager Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution,
Ivanti has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) that could allow attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340, both stem from code injection issues and carry a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.8, indicating critical risk to affected deployments. Vulnerability Overview Both vulnerabilities enable attackers…
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Badges, Bytes and Blackmail
Behind the scenes of law enforcement in cyber: what do we know about caught cybercriminals? What brought them in, where do they come from and what was their function in the crimescape?Introduction: One view on the scattered fight against cybercrimeThe growing sophistication and diversification of cybercrime have compelled law enforcement agencies worldwide to respond through…
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National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat
Cyber fraudsters targeting corporate finance departments costs businesses millions a year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nca-natwest-warning-over-invoice/
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Cyberangriffe 2025: Deutschland besonders betroffen
Der aktuelle Cyber Security Report 2026 von Check Point Software Technologies zeichnet ein klares Bild: Unternehmen weltweit sind zunehmend Ziel automatisierter und KI-gesteuerter Angriffe. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberangriffe-2025-deutschland
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Cyberangriffe 2025: Deutschland besonders betroffen
Der aktuelle Cyber Security Report 2026 von Check Point Software Technologies zeichnet ein klares Bild: Unternehmen weltweit sind zunehmend Ziel automatisierter und KI-gesteuerter Angriffe. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberangriffe-2025-deutschland
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Chinese APTs Hacking Asian Orgs With High-End Malware
Advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have deployed new cyber weapons against a variety of targets, highlighting the increasing threats to the region. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/chinese-apts-asian-orgs-high-end-malware
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Breach Roundup: Android RAT Hides Behind Hugging Face
Also, SmarterMail Flaw, Nike Breach Probe, Empire Market Co-Creator Pleads Guilty. This week, researchers exposed an Android RAT abusing Hugging Face. Attackers exploited a SmarterMail flaw. Automakers raised cyber spending. CISA flagged a VMware bug. Microsoft patched Office. An Empire Market co-creator pleaded guilty. Nike probed a breach. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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RAMP ransomware forum goes dark in probable FBI sting
RAMP, an infamous Russian-speaking cyber crime forum, has gone off the air after an apparent US operation. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637992/RAMP-ransomware-forum-goes-dark-in-probable-FBI-sting
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Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
Tags: cyberThe number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637839/Security-now-one-of-the-UKs-fastest-growing-career-paths
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Top 7 Threat Intelligence Platforms Software
Threat intelligence platforms help analyze and share cyber threat data. Discover top TIPs , their features, use cases, and comparisons. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/threat-intelligence-platforms/
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BlackIce Introduced as Container-Based Red Teaming Toolkit for AI Security Testing
Databricks introduced BlackIce at CAMLIS Red 2025, an open-source containerized toolkit that consolidates 14 widely-used AI security tools into a single, reproducible environment. This innovation addresses critical pain points in AI red teaming by eliminating complex setup procedures and dependency conflicts that traditionally hinder security testing workflows. AI red teamers face four persistent obstacles that…
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Swarmer Tool Abuses Windows Registry to Evade Detection and Persist on Systems
Swarmer, a sophisticated tool designed to manipulate Windows registry hives while bypassing endpoint detection systems. The tool exploits legacy Windows infrastructure to achieve persistent access without triggering traditional EDR monitoring systems that typically flag direct registry modifications. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions have significantly hardened defenses against conventional registry persistence techniques. Classic methods using…
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Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaign Uses Google Ads to Redirect Users to Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Search Ads to distribute malware through deceptive landing pages that impersonate Apple’s official website design. The malicious ads appear prominently in Google Search results when users search for >>mac cleaner,<< displaying trusted domains such as docs.google.com and business.google.com as landing pages. However, clicking these ads redirects users to Google Apps Script…
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eScan Antivirus Update Server Breached to Deliver Malicious Software Updates
MicroWorld Technologies’ eScan antivirus platform fell victim to a sophisticated supply chain attack on January 20, 2026, when threat actors compromised legitimate update infrastructure to distribute multi-stage malware to enterprise and consumer endpoints worldwide. Security researchers immediately alerted the vendor, which isolated the affected infrastructure within one hour and took its global update system offline…
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Researchers Uncover Semantic Chaining Attack That Defeats Grok 4, Gemini AI Safeguards
Security researchers have identified a sophisticated jailbreak technique called Semantic Chaining that successfully bypasses safety filters in leading multimodal AI models, including Grok 4 and Gemini Nano Banana Pro. The vulnerability exploits how these systems process multi-step reasoning, allowing attackers to generate prohibited content both text and text-in-image outputs that would normally trigger safety mechanisms.…
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Weaponized VS Code Extension “ClawdBot Agent” Spreads ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio Code extension posing as an AI coding assistant has been caught secretly installing a fully functional remote access tool (RAT) on developer machines. The extension looks convincing at first glance: polished branding, a professional icon, and integration with several AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter. In…
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Zoom and Microsoft Teams Lose French Government Trust After Security Review
France’s government has made a decisive move to eliminate foreign videoconferencing platforms from its operations, rejecting Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of a domestically controlled alternative. On January 26, 2026, France announced the nationwide rollout of >>Visio,<< a sovereign videoconferencing solution developed by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM), with full deployment across…
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Python-Based PyRAT Emerges as Cross-Platform Threat With Advanced Remote Access Capabilities
In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, attackers increasingly leverage Python to develop sophisticated Remote Access Trojans (RATs) that evade traditional security controls. Python’s widespread adoption and cross-platform compatibility make it an attractive development platform for threat actors seeking to maximize their reach. Unlike compiled binaries, Python-based malware compiled into ELF and PE formats poses…
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Matanbuchus Malware Evolves to Bypass AV Defenses by Swapping Core Components
Matanbuchus is a malicious C++-based downloader that has been sold as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) since 2020. Initially known as a simple loader for second-stage payloads, it has steadily evolved into a flexible backdoor platform that is increasingly tied to ransomware operations. In July 2025, researchers observed Matanbuchus version 3.0 in the wild, featuring redesigned components, stronger…
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Latvia says Russia remains its top cyber threat as attacks hit record high
In its annual report released this week, Latvia’s national security service, SAB, said 2025 marked an all-time high in registered cyber threats targeting the country, with activity surging significantly past levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/latvia-says-russia-remains-top-cyber-threat-record-attacks
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Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS
An exposed command-and-control server hosting a complete deployment of the BYOB (Build Your Own Botnet) framework, a sophisticated post-exploitation tool targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The discovery, made through Hunt.io’s AttackCapture tooling, reveals an active campaign that has operated for approximately ten months with multi-platform remote access capabilities and integrated cryptocurrency mining operations. The…
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Survey of 100+ Energy Systems Reveals Critical OT Cybersecurity Gaps
A study by OMICRON has revealed widespread cybersecurity gaps in the operational technology (OT) networks of substations, power plants, and control centers worldwide. Drawing on data from more than 100 installations, the analysis highlights recurring technical, organizational, and functional issues that leave critical energy infrastructure vulnerable to cyber threats.The findings are based on First seen…
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QA: Why Cybersecurity Is Now a Core Business Risk, Not Just a Technical Problem
Tags: attack, business, cyber, cybersecurity, data, government, infrastructure, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threatCybersecurity threats are escalating in scale and sophistication, and organisations around the world are scrambling to keep pace with the evolving digital risk landscape. Governments and corporations alike face increasing pressure to strengthen cyber resilience as attacks extend across critical infrastructure, supply chains and data systems with growing frequency. At the forefront of national and…
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CyberASAP Demo Day: Exclusive First Look at the UK’s Next-Generation Cyber Security Innovations
Innovate UK Business Connect, part of Innovate UK, has announced that its annual CyberASAP Demo Day will return to London on 25th February 2026. Now in its ninth year, the CyberASAP Demo Day gives investors and industry stakeholders the opportunity to get a first look at cutting-edge cyber security proof of concepts and prototypes developed…
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EU’s answer to CVE solves dependency issue, adds fragmentation risks
Tags: access, ai, china, cisco, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dos, exploit, finance, governance, grc, infrastructure, intelligence, international, nvd, open-source, risk, service, software, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementCoordinated disclosure: Nik Kale, principal engineer and product architect at Cisco Systems, says GCVE’s main challenge comes from building a platform that the security community can rely on for coordinated disclosure and remediation.”Viability depends far more on governance than on the data itself,” Kale says. “That includes clear attribution rules, transparent CNA processes, predictable decision-making,…
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NSFOCUS Unveils Enhanced AI LLM Risk Threat Matrix for Holistic AI Security Governance
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 29, 2026 Security is a prerequisite for the application and development of LLM technology. Only by addressing security risks when integrating LLMs can businesses ensure healthy and sustainable growth. NSFOCUS first proposed the AI LLM Risk Threat Matrix in 2024. The Matrix addresses security from multiple perspectives: foundational security, data security,…The…
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Acting CISA Chief Flagged for Uploading Sensitive Government Files Into ChatGPT
The acting head of the federal government’s top cyber defense agency triggered an internal cybersecurity warning last summer after uploading sensitive government documents into a public version of ChatGPT, according to four Department of Homeland Security officials familiar with the incident. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-chief-internal-cybersecurity-warning/
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Indurex startet neue Plattform für sichere und resiliente cyber-physische Systeme
KI-gestützt, aber mit menschlicher Kontrolle: Indurex macht aus komplexen Industriedaten verlässliche Entscheidungen für kritische Infrastrukturen. Die Indurex-Plattform wurde genau für diese neue Realität entwickelt. Sie betrachtet Sicherheit und Betrieb nicht als getrennte Disziplinen, sondern als eng miteinander verbunden und als gemeinsame Grundlage für echte Resilienz. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/indurex-startet-neue-plattform-fuer-sichere-und-resiliente-cyber-physische-systeme/a43492/