Tag: cyber
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Volvo’s recent security breach: 5 tips to speed incident response while preserving forensic integrity
Tags: access, automation, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, finance, framework, gartner, GDPR, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, metric, mitigation, nist, resilience, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, siem, soar, supply-chain, vulnerabilityIdentify and catalog your evidence sources in advance (endpoints, memory, logs, cloud assets)Stage scripts or agents that can snapshot memory and archive logs immediately when an IR trigger firesMake forensic collection part of containment, not something you tack on afterwardModern approaches and even NIST’s updated guidance emphasize that evidence gathering should begin during, not after,…
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Zero-Click Exploit Targets MCP and Linked AI Agents to Stealthily Steal Data
Operant AI’s security research team has uncovered Shadow Escape, a dangerous zero-click attack that exploits the Model Context Protocol to steal sensitive data through AI assistants. The attack works with widely used platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI agents that rely on MCP connections to access organisational systems. Unlike traditional security breaches requiring…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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CCB’s Cyber Crime Wing Busts ₹47 Crore ($5.6 Million) International Cybercrime Racket Linked to Dubai
Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) has dismantled a major international cybercrime racket, revealing a hacking operation that siphoned off ₹47 crore (approximately $5.6 million) from a private finance company in just two and a half hours. The Cyber Crime Wing of the CCB confirmed the arrest of two individuals involved in the scam, while the primary…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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New GhostGrab Android Malware Silently Steals Banking Login Details and Intercept SMS for OTPs
A sophisticated new Android malware family called GhostGrab is actively targeting mobile users with a dual-monetization strategy that combines covert cryptocurrency mining with comprehensive financial data theft. GhostGrab functions as a multifaceted threat that systematically harvests banking credentials, debit card details, personal identification information, and one-time passwords through SMS interception. According to analysis by CYFIRMA,…
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BlueNoroff Shifts Tactics: Targets C-Suite and Managers with New Infiltration Methods
The North Korean-linked threat group BlueNoroff, also known by aliases including Sapphire Sleet, APT38, and Alluring Pisces, continues to evolve its attack tactics while maintaining its primary focus on financial gain. The group has shifted its strategy to employ sophisticated new infiltration methods targeting high-value victims including C-level executives, managers, and blockchain developers within the…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Water Saci Hackers Use WhatsApp to Deploy Persistent SORVEPOTEL Malware
Trend Micro Research has identified a significant evolution in the aggressive Water Saci malware campaign, revealing a new infection chain that abandons traditional .NET-based delivery methods in favor of sophisticated script-driven techniques. On October 8, 2025, researchers discovered file downloads originating from WhatsApp Web sessions that utilize Visual Basic Script downloaders and PowerShell scripts to…
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Water Saci Hackers Use WhatsApp to Deploy Persistent SORVEPOTEL Malware
Trend Micro Research has identified a significant evolution in the aggressive Water Saci malware campaign, revealing a new infection chain that abandons traditional .NET-based delivery methods in favor of sophisticated script-driven techniques. On October 8, 2025, researchers discovered file downloads originating from WhatsApp Web sessions that utilize Visual Basic Script downloaders and PowerShell scripts to…
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CISA Alerts on Critical Veeder-Root Flaws Allowing Attackers to Execute System Commands
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical security alert regarding serious vulnerabilities in Veeder-Root’s TLS4B Automatic Tank Gauge System. Released on October 23, 2025, the alert warns that attackers could exploit these flaws to take control of industrial systems used worldwide, particularly in the energy sector. Two Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered Security…
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When Chatbots Go Rogue: Securing Conversational AI in Cyber Defense
Tags: ai, authentication, best-practice, compliance, cyber, data, encryption, privacy, risk, risk-management, strategy, vulnerabilityAs businesses increasingly rely on AI chatbots, securing conversational AI is now mission-critical. Learn about common chatbot vulnerabilities, AI risk management strategies, and best practices, from data encryption and authentication to model protection, to safeguard user trust, privacy, and compliance in the digital era. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/when-chatbots-go-rogue-securing-conversational-ai-in-cyber-defense/
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How to stop third-party risk from becoming your biggest headache
In this Help Net Security video, Robert Kraczek, Global IAM Strategist at One Identity, takes a deep dive into the growing problem of third-party cyber exposure and what it … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/28/third-party-cyber-risk-exposure-video/
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Gamaredon Phishing Campaign Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability to Target Government Agencies
Tags: attack, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, government, group, malicious, phishing, software, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the notorious Gamaredon threat group, specifically targeting government entities through exploitation of a critical WinRAR vulnerability. The attack leverages CVE-2025-8088, a path traversal vulnerability in the popular file compression software, to deliver weaponized RAR archives that silently deploy malicious payloads without requiring user interaction beyond…
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How to stop third-party risk from becoming your biggest headache
In this Help Net Security video, Robert Kraczek, Global IAM Strategist at One Identity, takes a deep dive into the growing problem of third-party cyber exposure and what it … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/28/third-party-cyber-risk-exposure-video/
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Apache Tomcat Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution on Vulnerable Servers
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed two security vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of Apache Tomcat, with one flaw posing a serious risk of remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The flaws impact Apache Tomcat versions 9, 10, and 11, prompting urgent warnings for administrators to upgrade their installations immediately. CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVSS Score…
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Beware of Free Video Game Cheats that Deliver Infostealer Malwares
The competitive gaming landscape has become a breeding ground for cybercriminals who exploit players’ desire to gain an unfair advantage. While major esports tournaments like last year’s CS2 PGL Major in Copenhagen boast prize pools reaching $1.25 million, the temptation to cheat extends far beyond professional competition. The industry noted one of its most notorious…
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Apache Tomcat Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution on Vulnerable Servers
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed two security vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of Apache Tomcat, with one flaw posing a serious risk of remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The flaws impact Apache Tomcat versions 9, 10, and 11, prompting urgent warnings for administrators to upgrade their installations immediately. CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVSS Score…
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OpenAI Atlas Browser Vulnerability Lets Attackers Execute Malicious Scripts in ChatGPT
Cybersecurity firm LayerX has identified a critical vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser that allows malicious actors to inject harmful instructions into ChatGPT’s memory and execute remote code. This security flaw poses significant risks to users across all browsers but presents particularly severe dangers for those using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser. Cross-Site Request Forgery…
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Iranian Intel-Linked Cybersecurity School Hit by Data Breach
Ravin Academy Records Reveal Identities of More Than 1,000 Participants. A public database of internal records from Iran’s Ravin Academy – a cyber school linked to the Ministry of Intelligence – has been published online, exposing potentially sensitive data on over 1,000 trainees, including individuals reportedly tied to Western institutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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‘Jingle Thief’ Highlights Retail Cyber Threats
A Morocco-based gift card fraud campaign is a sign of what retailers can expect this holiday season. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/jingle-thief-highlights-retail-cyber-threats
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nsKnox Launches Adaptive Payment Security, Revolutionizing B2B Fraud Prevention by Solving the ‘Impossible Triangle’ of Speed, Certainty, and Effort
New York, New York, USA, October 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire nsKnox, a leader in payment security, today announced the launch of Adaptive Payment Security, a groundbreaking enhancement to its PaymentKnox platform designed to eliminate B2B payment fraud by providing the fastest possible bank account validation with the flexibility to achieve irrefutable certainty on demand. The platform…
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T.H.E. Journal: The Hidden Cyber Risk in Schools
This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 10/22/25 by Charlie Sander. Printers may not be glamorous, but they are an often-overlooked attack vector that should be part of every district’s cybersecurity strategy Cyber attacks are hitting K12 schools with alarming regularity. From mid-2023 through 2024, more than four out of five reporting districts faced some…
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nsKnox Launches Adaptive Payment Security, Revolutionizing B2B Fraud Prevention by Solving the ‘Impossible Triangle’ of Speed, Certainty, and Effor
New York, New York, USA, October 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire nsKnox, a leader in payment security, today announced the launch of Adaptive Payment Security, a groundbreaking enhancement to its PaymentKnox platform designed to eliminate B2B payment fraud by providing the fastest possible bank account validation with the flexibility to achieve irrefutable certainty on demand. The platform…
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1inch partners with Innerworks to strengthen DeFi security through AI-Powered threat detection
London, United Kingdom, October 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire 1inch, the leading DeFi ecosystem, has adopted Innerworks’ advanced device intelligence and RedTeam ethical hacking platform to strengthen security. By tapping into Innerworks’ predictive AI solution, the companies are building a proactive immune system and setting the gold standard for DeFi. DeFi’s growth and evolution has led to…
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Hackers Target 81% of Routers with Default Admin Passwords
The latest 2025 Broadband Genie router security survey reveals alarming trends in network security awareness among internet users. This year’s results, while showing marginal improvements in some areas, underscore the persistent gap between knowing how to secure a network and actually taking action. The research team conducted their fourth comprehensive router security survey to compare…