Tag: cyber
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Sturnus Malware Hijacks Signal and WhatsApp, Taking Full Device Control
MTI Security researchers have uncovered a new, particularly advanced Android banking trojan, dubbed Sturnus, that targets users’ financial and personal data with an unprecedented level of device control and operational stealth. Distinct from conventional mobile malware, Sturnus not only supports the typical arsenal of credential theft and whole device takeover but also demonstrates the ability…
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Authorities Sanction Russia-Based Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Aiding Ransomware
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, and related entities for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrimes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working with international partners and the FBI, has designated the company’s leadership team and…
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Samourai Wallet Founders Jailed for $237M Crypto Laundering
The co-founders of Samourai Wallet, a cryptocurrency mixing service that facilitated over $237 million in illegal transactions, have been sentenced to prison following their conviction on money laundering and conspiracy charges. Keonne Rodriguez, 37, the Chief Executive Officer, received a five-year prison sentence on November 6, 2025, while William Lonergan Hill, 67, the Chief Technology…
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CISA Alerts Users to Active Attacks on Chrome 0-Day Vulnerability
Tags: attack, browser, chrome, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, infrastructure, kev, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability affecting Google Chrome to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning of active exploitation in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223, resides in Google Chromium’s V8 JavaScript engine and poses an immediate threat to millions of users worldwide. Understanding the Vulnerability CVE-2025-13223…
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Fortinet criticized for ‘silent’ patching after disclosing second zero-day vulnerability in same equipment
Patching advice: Affected versions of FortiWeb include 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, and 8.0.0 through 8.0.1. Fixes are applied, in the same order, by releases 7.0.12, 7.2.12, 7.4.10, 7.6.5, and 8.0.2.Meanwhile, the widespread use of FortiWeb WAFS in government has prompted a warning by CISA that agencies should…
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Top Senate Intel Dem warns of ‘catastrophic’ cyber consequences of Trump admin national security firings, politicization
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said the Trump administration is leaving the nation vulnerable at a time of rising threats in cyberspace. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/top-senate-intel-dem-warns-of-catastrophic-cyber-consequences-of-trump-admin-national-security-firings-politicization/
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It’s not personal, it’s just business
Martin muses on how agentic AI is bringing efficiency improvements to the business of cyber crime. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/its-not-personal-its-just-business/
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Fortinet criticized for ‘silent’ patching after disclosing second zero-day vulnerability in same equipment
Patching advice: Affected versions of FortiWeb include 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, and 8.0.0 through 8.0.1. Fixes are applied, in the same order, by releases 7.0.12, 7.2.12, 7.4.10, 7.6.5, and 8.0.2.Meanwhile, the widespread use of FortiWeb WAFS in government has prompted a warning by CISA that agencies should…
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FCC spikes Biden-era cyber regulations prompted by Salt Typhoon telecom breaches
The Republican-led FCC voted to remove cybersecurity rules for telecom companies that were put in place before Donald Trump’s inauguration as a response to 2024 breaches attributed to state-backed Chinese hackers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fcc-removes-biden-era-cybersecurity-rules-telecoms-salt-typhoon
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Zehntausende ASUS-Router sind unter fremder Kontrolle
Die “Operation WrtHug” ist eine große Cyber-Angriffskampagne auf ASUS-Router. Wir erklären, wie sie funktioniert und man sie abwehren kann. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/cyberangriffe/zehntausende-asus-router-sind-unter-fremder-kontrolle-323249.html
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Zehntausende ASUS-Router sind unter fremder Kontrolle
Die “Operation WrtHug” ist eine große Cyber-Angriffskampagne auf ASUS-Router. Wir erklären, wie sie funktioniert und man sie abwehren kann. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/cyberangriffe/zehntausende-asus-router-sind-unter-fremder-kontrolle-323249.html
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Warum Cyber-Versicherungen solide Sicherheitsmaßnahmen nicht ersetzen können
Tags: cyberCyber-Versicherungen sind daher kein Rettungsnetz, das Versäumnisse ausgleicht. Sie sind vielmehr ein Spiegel, der zeigt, wo ein Unternehmen in Sachen Cyber-Hygiene wirklich steht. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/warum-cyber-versicherungen-solide-sicherheitsmassnahmen-nicht-ersetzen-koennen/a42910/
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Critical 7-Zip Vulnerability CVE-2025-11001 Prompts NHS Cyber Alert
A newly discovered security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-11001, is targeting users across both public and private sectors. The vulnerability, affecting all versions of 7-Zip before 25.00, allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely, potentially compromising critical systems. NHS Digital issued a cyber alert urging organizations and users to take immediate action. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Critical 7-Zip Vulnerability CVE-2025-11001 Prompts NHS Cyber Alert
A newly discovered security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-11001, is targeting users across both public and private sectors. The vulnerability, affecting all versions of 7-Zip before 25.00, allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely, potentially compromising critical systems. NHS Digital issued a cyber alert urging organizations and users to take immediate action. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has taken a major step forward in advancing vulnerability management across Europe by becoming a CVE Root within the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This designation makes ENISA a central point of contact for national and EU authorities, members of the EU CSIRTs Network, and other…
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Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has taken a major step forward in advancing vulnerability management across Europe by becoming a CVE Root within the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This designation makes ENISA a central point of contact for national and EU authorities, members of the EU CSIRTs Network, and other…
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Tanium setzt neue KI-Maßstäbe für autonome IT und ganzheitliche Cyber-Resilienz
Tanium entwickelt seine Plattform kontinuierlich weiter, um Unternehmen in immer komplexeren IT-Landschaften zu unterstützen. Durch intelligente Automatisierung, Echtzeitsichtbarkeit und die Vereinheitlichung von IT-, OT- und mobilen Endpunktumgebungen First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/tanium-setzt-neue-ki-massstaebe-fuer-autonome-it-und-ganzheitliche-cyber-resilienz/a42902/
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Cyber-enabled kinetic targeting: Iran-linked actor uses cyber operations to support physical attacks
Iran-linked actors mapped ship AIS data ahead of a missile strike attempt, highlighting the rise of cyber operations enabling real-world attacks. Iran-linked threat actors mapped ship Automatic Identification System (AIS) data shortly before an attempted missile strike, showing how Tehran-aligned groups use cyber operations to support and amplify real-world kinetic attacks. The research demonstrates that…
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Cyber-enabled kinetic targeting: Iran-linked actor uses cyber operations to support physical attacks
Iran-linked actors mapped ship AIS data ahead of a missile strike attempt, highlighting the rise of cyber operations enabling real-world attacks. Iran-linked threat actors mapped ship Automatic Identification System (AIS) data shortly before an attempted missile strike, showing how Tehran-aligned groups use cyber operations to support and amplify real-world kinetic attacks. The research demonstrates that…
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Hackers Launch 2.3 Million Attacks on Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN Portals
Security researchers at GreyNoise have uncovered a massive spike in cyberattacks targeting Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN systems. The assault began on November 14, 2025, and quickly escalated into a coordinated campaign striking millions of login portals worldwide. Massive Attack Surge in Just 24 Hours The attack intensity surged 40-fold in a single day, marking…
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The Rise of Hybrid Threat Actors: Digital Meets Physical
The distinction between cyber warfare and traditional military operations is disappearing. Recent investigations by Amazon threat intelligence teams have identified a troubling trend: cyber-enabled kinetic targeting, in which nation-state actors systematically leverage cyber operations to enable and enhance physical military attacks. This represents a fundamental shift in how adversaries conduct warfare cyber reconnaissance is no…
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Chinese APT Group Exploits DLL Sideloading to Breach Government and Media Targets
A China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been conducting a sustained espionage campaign targeting government and media sectors across Southeast Asia, leveraging sophisticated DLL sideloading techniques as a primary attack vector. The threat actor, tracked as Autumn Dragon, has targeted multiple nations surrounding the South China Sea, including Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos,…
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Ollama Flaws Let Hackers Run Any Code Using Malicious Model Files
Critical security vulnerabilities discovered in Ollama, one of GitHub’s most popular open-source projects with over 155,000 stars, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The flaws affect Ollama versions before 0.7.0, putting countless AI enthusiasts and developers who use the platform to run large language models locally at risk. Understanding the Vulnerability…
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NSA Issues New Guidance to Help ISPs and Defenders Stop Malicious Activity
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, extortion, finance, framework, infrastructure, international, Internet, malicious, network, ransomware, serviceThe National Security Agency (NSA), CISA, FBI, and international cybersecurity partners have released groundbreaking guidance to help internet service providers and network defenders combat bulletproof hosting providers. This new framework, published November 19, 2025, represents a coordinated effort to mitigate cybercriminal infrastructure that actively supports ransomware, data extortion, and other malicious activities targeting critical infrastructure and financial…
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Hackers Launch 2.3 Million Attacks on Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN Portals
Security researchers at GreyNoise have uncovered a massive spike in cyberattacks targeting Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN systems. The assault began on November 14, 2025, and quickly escalated into a coordinated campaign striking millions of login portals worldwide. Massive Attack Surge in Just 24 Hours The attack intensity surged 40-fold in a single day, marking…
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Researchers Detail Rhadamanthys Loader’s Advanced Anti-Sandboxing and Anti-AV Emulation Techniques
Rhadamanthys, a sophisticated information-stealing malware active since 2022, has drawn renewed attention from security researchers who recently published an in-depth analysis of its native loader component. The loader’s significance lies not in its capabilities but in the advanced obfuscation and evasion techniques it employs to evade detection by security tools and analysis environments. The Rhadamanthys…
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7-Zip RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Hackers
Tags: cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, malicious, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, software, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have reported active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in 7-Zip, the popular file compression software used by millions worldwide. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-11001, poses serious risks as attackers are leveraging it to execute malicious code remotely on vulnerable systems. Vulnerability Details CVE ID Vulnerability Type CVSS Score Affected Product CVE-2025-11001 File Parsing…
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Identity-Security als Fundament – Identitäten zentral schützen, Cyber-Resilienz stärken
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/identitaeten-zentral-schuetzen-cyber-resilienz-staerken-a-81ee207b93233a595d66eb845a9a188a/
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Iran-Linked Hackers Mapped Ship AIS Data Days Before Real-World Missile Strike Attempt
Threat actors with ties to Iran engaged in cyber warfare as part of efforts to facilitate and enhance physical, real-world attacks, a trend that Amazon has called cyber-enabled kinetic targeting.The development is a sign that the lines between state-sponsored cyber attacks and kinetic warfare are increasingly blurring, necessitating the need for a new category of…
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Critical Twonky Server Flaws Let Hackers Bypass Login Protection
Tags: api, authentication, control, credentials, cyber, encryption, endpoint, flaw, hacker, leak, login, password, vulnerabilityTwonky Server version 8.5.2 contains two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to steal administrator credentials and take complete control of the media server. Security researchers at Rapid7 discovered that an attacker can leak encrypted admin passwords through an unprotected API endpoint, then decrypt them using hardcoded encryption keys embedded directly in the…