Tag: cyber
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Tipps für CISOs, die die Branche wechseln wollen
Tipps für CISOs mit “Vertical-Switch-Ambitionen”.In der Außenperspektive sollte es für Menschen, die es zum Chief Information Security Officer gebracht haben, eigentlich kein Problem sein, die Branche zu wechseln. In der Realität stellen viele Sicherheitsentscheider allerdings regelmäßig fest, dass das Gegenteil der Fall ist: Wenn man einmal in einer bestimmten Branche tätig ist, gestaltet es sich…
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Week in review: WatchGuard Firebox firewalls attacked, infosec enthusiasts targeted with fake PoCs
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Building cyber talent through competition, residency, and real-world … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/28/week-in-review-watchguard-firebox-firewalls-attacked-infosec-enthusiasts-targeted-with-fake-pocs/
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Hackers Compromise Trust Wallet Chrome Extension, Users Claim Millions Stolen
Trust Wallet users suffered devastating losses exceeding $7 million after cybercriminals compromised the Chrome browser extension version 2.68.0, released on December 24, 2025. The breach, which targeted desktop users exclusively, left hundreds of wallets completely drained within hours of the malicious update’s deployment. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT initially flagged the incident on the social media platform…
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Inside the Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2025
Tags: attack, breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, government, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, leak, saas, supply-chain2025 has emerged as one of the most disruptive years for cybersecurity, marked by unprecedented breach volumes, record-breaking credential leaks, and cascading supply-chain failures. Across just 12 months, cyber incidents have impacted governments, healthcare systems, financial institutions, SaaS providers, airlines, retailers, and critical infrastructure, proving that no industry or geography remains insulated. 2025 Global Cybersecurity……
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ZeroThreat Review: The Next-Gen Automated Pentesting s DAST Platform
After spending the past few weeks hands-on with ZeroThreat, it’s clear this platform represents a significant step forward in automated security testing. In an era where web applications, APIs, and microservices ship faster than ever, automated pentesting and DAST have become essential”, not optional”, for modern security programs in 2025. ZeroThreat delivers a unified platform…
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Unpatched FortiGate Security Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass 2FA Controls
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiGate devices enables threat actors to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) protections through case-sensitive username manipulation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2020-12812, affects organizations with specific LDAP integration configurations and remains exploitable on unpatched systems. The vulnerability stems from FortiGate’s default case-sensitive username handling conflicting with LDAP directories that treat usernames…
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Wenn Stillstand zum Risiko wird: Cyber-Resilienz von Unternehmen im Fokus
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/cyber-resilienz-unternehmen-risiko-1720779/
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CERN: how does the international research institution manage risk?
Tags: access, ai, business, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, framework, governance, group, international, iot, LLM, network, risk, service, strategy, technology, toolStefan Lüders and Tim Bell of CERN. CERNEmploying proprietary technology can introduce risks, according to Tim Bell, leader of CERN’s IT governance, risk and compliance section, who is responsible for business continuity and disaster recovery. “If you’re a visitor to a university, you’ll want to bring your laptop and use it at CERN. We can’t…
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Reducing Cyber, Privacy Risks in Healthcare Sector M&As
Healthcare sector mergers and acquisitions dramatically amplify cybersecurity and data privacy exposure for potential buyers and sellers, said attorney Jonian Rafti of law firm Proskauer. But there are critical steps entities can take to reduce those risks, he said. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/reducing-cyber-privacy-risks-in-healthcare-sector-mas-i-5513
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Synthetic Data: A New Frontier for Cyber Deception and Honeypots
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/synthetic-data-a-new-frontier-for-cyber-deception-and-honeypots
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US Energy Dept Flags AI, Cyber Gaps as Top Risks for 2026
New Report Says DOE Cyber and AI Governance Is Lagging Behind Rapid Deployment. An inspector general report warns the Department of Energy’s rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and decentralized cybersecurity controls has outpaced governance, limiting enterprise visibility and exposing critical infrastructure to persistent threats from state-backed and criminal actors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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ServiceNow to acquire cyber firm Armis in $7.75 billion deal
The software giant ServiceNow announced that it is acquiring the cyber firm Armis for $7.75 billion. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/servicenow-cyber-armis-acquisition
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Evasive Panda APT: Malware Delivery via AitM and DNS Poisoning
Evasive Panda, a sophisticated threat actor known by the aliases Bronze Highland, Daggerfly, and StormBamboo, has escalated its offensive capabilities through a two-year campaign that has deployed advanced attack techniques,, including adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks and DNS poisoning. According to June 2025 research, the group maintained persistent operations between November 2022 and November 2024, targeting victims…
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Microsoft Enhances BitLocker with Hardware Acceleration Support
Microsoft has officially announced a major upgrade to its encryption technology with the introduction of hardware-accelerated BitLocker. Revealed by Microsoft’s Rafal Sosnowski following the Ignite conference, this new feature is designed to solve performance bottlenecks that have plagued high-speed storage drives, ensuring that users no longer have to choose between robust security and system speed.…
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NVIDIA Isaac Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks
NVIDIA released critical security updates for its Isaac Launchable platform on December 23, 2025, addressing three severe vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. All three flaws carry a maximum CVSS score of 9.8, placing them in the critical severity category and requiring immediate attention from affected organizations. The security bulletin…
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Israeli Organizations Targeted by AV-Themed Malicious Word and PDF Files
SEQRITE Labs’ Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Team has uncovered a sophisticated campaign targeting Israeli organizations through weaponized Microsoft Word and PDF documents disguised as legitimate antivirus software. The operation, tracked as UNG0801 or >>Operation IconCat,
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Net-SNMP Vulnerability Triggers Buffer Overflow, Crashing the Daemon
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Net-SNMP’s snmptrapd daemon allows remote attackers to crash the service by sending specially crafted packets, potentially disrupting network monitoring operations across enterprise environments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-68615, affects all versions of Net-SNMP before the recently released patches. Security researcher Buddurid, working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, discovered…
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NtKiller Malware Advertised on Dark Web With Claims of Antivirus and EDR Bypass
A new and sophisticated defensive evasion tool dubbed >>NtKillerAlphaGhoul.
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Recent Cyber Attacks and Threat Actor Activity: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Threat Landscape
Executive Overview Over the past week, global threat activity has highlighted a critical reality: modern cyber attacks are faster, more coordinated, and increasingly industrialized. From mass exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to ransomware-as-a-service operations and record-breaking volumetric DDoS attacks, adversaries continue to evolve both tactically and operationally. This article provides a deep analytical overview of…
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Real-World Cyber Attack Detection: How Modern SOCs Identify, Block, and Contain Advanced Threats
Executive Summary Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single, obvious incident. Instead, they manifest as multiple low-level signals across web, endpoint, DNS, cloud, and network telemetry. When analyzed in isolation, these signals may seem benign. When correlated intelligently, they reveal active attack campaigns targeting applications, identities, cloud storage, and network boundaries. This article presents a…
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Best of 2025: Ukraine Pwns Russian Drone Maker, Gaskar is ‘Paralyzed’
Ukrainian Cyber Alliance and Black Owl team up to hack manufacturer of Russian military drones, sources”¯”¯say. Gaskar Group, Russian designer of drones plaguing Ukraine’s skies, is in utter disarray. Or, at least, so says Ukrainian military intelligence. Hacker groups teamed up to steal and delete 57″¯TB of critical data and backups, preventing the company from..…
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59,000 Servers Breached: Operation PCPcat Targets React and Next.js at Internet Scale
A large-scale cyber espionage operation known as Operation PCPcat has shaken the modern web infrastructure, compromising more than 59,000 servers in just 48 hours. The campaign targets systems built on React frameworks, including widely deployed Next.js and React Servers, and has already resulted in the theft of hundreds of thousands of credentials. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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La Poste outage after a cyber attack disrupts digital banking and online services
La Poste said a major network incident took its systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of users. The French national postal service La Poste confirmed a major cyber incident had knocked its information systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of customers. On social media, La Poste said…
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Cyber Experts Warn of Increased Consumer Scams This Festive Season
As Santa starts his travels, experts are warning that his arrival could bring with it a range of cyber risks, from scams to insecure gadgets. Whilst Santa prefers to deliver via chimney, most cybercriminals are looking for backdoors. In some cases, hackers prefer to deliver malicious communications via email. Worryingly, in 2025, scams are not…
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Cyber volunteer effort for small water utilities announces new MSSP effort
An organization is looking to develop a first-of-its-kind managed security service provider (MSSP) model tailored specifically for rural water utilities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-volunteer-water-utility-mssp
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Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026
2026 marks the tipping point when artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape cyber risk. After several years of widespread adoption, AI moves beyond influencing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/24/five-identity-driven-shifts-reshaping-enterprise-security-in-2026/
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Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2025
In many regards, 2025 proved to be a relatively normal year for the cyber security world as threat actors and security pros continued their long-running cat-and-mouse game, but it was also a stand-out year that saw some of the largest cyber attacks ever to befall the UK. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber…
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Operation PCPcat Exploits Next.js and React, Impacting 59,000+ Servers
Tags: access, authentication, control, credentials, cyber, data, exploit, framework, infrastructure, monitoring, vulnerabilityA sophisticated credential-stealing campaign named >>Operation PCPcat