Tag: cyber
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Your passwordless future may never fully arrive
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, breach, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, group, infrastructure, insurance, mfa, network, passkey, password, risk, service, strategy, technology, vpn, zero-trustAll-in passwordless strategies fall short: Jim Taylor, chief product and strategy officer at RSA, says today’s enterprise environment and existing passwordless approaches make “100% passwordless not possible just yet,” adding that “85% is possible, with the 15% representing the complicated and the very specialized” needs such as “security admins who need to log in to…
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Researchers Expose Deep Connections Between Maverick and Coyote Banking Malware
Security researchers at CyberProof have uncovered critical connections between two sophisticated banking trojans Maverick and Coyote that are actively targeting Brazilian users through WhatsApp. The discovery came after investigating a suspicious file download incident flagged through the messaging platform, leading to a comprehensive threat analysis that reveals alarming similarities between the two malware families. The…
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65% of Top AI Firms Found Exposing Verified API Keys and Tokens on GitHub
A comprehensive security analysis has uncovered a troubling reality: 65% of leading AI companies have leaked verified secrets on GitHub, exposing critical API keys, authentication tokens, and sensitive credentials that could compromise their entire organizations. Researchers examined 50 prominent AI companies from the Forbes AI 50 list and discovered that nearly two-thirds had exposed verified…
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Beware of Security Alert-Themed Malicious Emails that Steal Your Email Logins
A sophisticated phishing campaign is currently targeting email users with deceptive security alert notifications that appear to originate from their own organization’s domain. The phishing emails are crafted to resemble legitimate security notifications from email delivery systems. These messages inform recipients that specific messages have been blocked and require manual release a premise designed to…
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Your passwordless future may never fully arrive
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, breach, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, group, infrastructure, insurance, mfa, network, passkey, password, risk, service, strategy, technology, vpn, zero-trustAll-in passwordless strategies fall short: Jim Taylor, chief product and strategy officer at RSA, says today’s enterprise environment and existing passwordless approaches make “100% passwordless not possible just yet,” adding that “85% is possible, with the 15% representing the complicated and the very specialized” needs such as “security admins who need to log in to…
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Lazarus Group Deploys Weaponized Documents Against Aerospace Defense
Security researchers at ENKI have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign targeting aerospace and defense organizations, in which the Lazarus Group is weaponizing a new variant of the Comebacker backdoor to infiltrate high-value targets. The threat actor has been actively conducting phishing operations since at least March 2025, distributing malicious documents disguised as legitimate communications from…
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CISA Issues Alert on Samsung 0-Day RCE Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, mobile, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Samsung mobile devices to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signaling active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2025-21042, this zero-day flaw resides in Samsung’s libimagecodec library. It could allow attackers to bypass security protections and execute arbitrary code…
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CISA Issues Alert on Samsung 0-Day RCE Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, mobile, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Samsung mobile devices to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signaling active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2025-21042, this zero-day flaw resides in Samsung’s libimagecodec library. It could allow attackers to bypass security protections and execute arbitrary code…
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Danabot Malware Reemerges with Version 669 After Operation Endgame
The notorious Danabot banking malware has made a comeback with the release of version 669, marking a significant return after nearly six months of silence following the coordinated law enforcement takedown known as Operation Endgame in May 2025. The resurgence signals that cybercriminals behind the malware have successfully regrouped and reestablished their command-and-control (C2) infrastructure…
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Hackers Exploit Triofox 0-Day to Deploy Malicious Payloads Using Anti-Virus Feature
Tags: authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, flaw, hacker, malicious, mandiant, threat, virus, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity researchers from Mandiant Threat Defense have uncovered a critical zero-day vulnerability in Gladinet’s Triofox file-sharing platform that allowed attackers to bypass authentication and execute malicious code with system-level privileges. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-12480, was actively exploited by the threat actor group UNC6485 as early as August 24, 2025. The flaw affected Triofox version 16.4.10317.56372 and has…
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Hidden risks in the financial sector’s supply chain
When a cyber attack hits a major bank or trading platform, attention usually turns to the institution. But new research suggests the real danger may lie elsewhere. BitSight … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/11/hidden-financial-sector-cyber-risk/
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Threat Report: xHunt Targets Microsoft Exchange and IIS with Custom Backdoors
The xHunt advanced persistent threat group continues to pose a significant cybersecurity risk through sophisticated attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange and IIS web servers with custom-built backdoors. This highly focused cyber-espionage operation has maintained persistent, multi-year campaigns primarily aimed at organizations in Kuwait, with particular emphasis on the shipping, transportation, and government sectors. First identified in…
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OWASP Top 10 2025 Released: Major Revisions and Two New Security Classes Added
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has officially unveiled the eighth edition of its influential Top 10 security risks list for 2025, introducing significant changes that reflect the evolving landscape of application security threats. The update features two new security categories and substantial shifts in risk rankings based on contributed data and community feedback.…
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Don’t get distracted by AI, focus on real cyber threats
While hackers are using artificial intelligence to optimise attacks, many of the most damaging breaches still rely on old-school methods, says a top security analyst from Google First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634363/Google-Dont-get-distracted-by-AI-focus-on-real-cyber-threats
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Don’t get distracted by AI, focus on real cyber threats
While hackers are using artificial intelligence to optimise attacks, many of the most damaging breaches still rely on old-school methods, says a top security analyst from Google First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634363/Google-Dont-get-distracted-by-AI-focus-on-real-cyber-threats
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Don’t get distracted by AI, focus on real cyber threats
While hackers are using artificial intelligence to optimise attacks, many of the most damaging breaches still rely on old-school methods, says a top security analyst from Google First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634363/Google-Dont-get-distracted-by-AI-focus-on-real-cyber-threats
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Tenable Is a Leader in the First-Ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, gartner, guide, identity, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementOur customers are proving what exposure management can do. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your mission. Key takeaways Tenable believes our evolution of exposure management and our strong, mature partner ecosystem contributed to our position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms. Tenable is positioned…
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CMMC: New Cyber Rules Hit Defense Supply Chain
Pentagon Formally Rolls Out Long-Awaited Cybersecurity Requirements for Vendors. The Department of Defense’s final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rule went into effect Monday after years of industry debate, requiring all defense contractors and subcontractors to obtain cybersecurity certifications for any new contracts, contract renewals or extensions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cmmc-new-cyber-rules-hit-defense-supply-chain-a-29977
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Iranian Cyber Espionage: Proofpoint Uncovers UNK_SmudgedSerpent
Proofpoint uncovered UNK_SmudgedSerpent, an Iranian-linked espionage campaign that exploits trust and blurs attribution. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/iranian-cyber-espionage-proofpoint-uncovers-unk_smudgedserpent/
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Why Organizations Can’t Ignore Vendor Risk Assessment in Today’s Cyber-Threat Landscape
In an era where digital ecosystems extend far beyond a company’s internal network, enterprise cybersecurity is no longer… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/organizations-vendor-risk-assessment-cyber-threat-landscape/
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Denmark and Norway investigate Yutong bus security flaw amid rising tech fears
Denmark and Norway probe a security flaw in Chinese-made Yutong buses, deepening European fears over reliance on Chinese tech and potential cyber risks. Bus operators in Denmark and Norway are urgently probing a security vulnerability in Chinese-made Yutong electric buses, raising concerns about Western dependence on Chinese technology. The issue highlights growing European fears that…
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Denmark and Norway investigate Yutong bus security flaw amid rising tech fears
Denmark and Norway probe a security flaw in Chinese-made Yutong buses, deepening European fears over reliance on Chinese tech and potential cyber risks. Bus operators in Denmark and Norway are urgently probing a security vulnerability in Chinese-made Yutong electric buses, raising concerns about Western dependence on Chinese technology. The issue highlights growing European fears that…
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Short-term renewal of cyber information sharing law appears in bill to end shutdown
An expired 2015 law that gives companies liability protection when they share cyberthreat information with the federal government would be renewed through January 30 under Senate legislation to end the government shutdown. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-2015-information-sharing-law-renewal-bill-ending-shutdown
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Short-term renewal of cyber information sharing law appears in bill to end shutdown
An expired 2015 law that gives companies liability protection when they share cyberthreat information with the federal government would be renewed through January 30 under Senate legislation to end the government shutdown. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-2015-information-sharing-law-renewal-bill-ending-shutdown
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Incident Response Team (ShieldForce) Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP in Latin America
Menlo Park, CA, USA, November 10th, 2025, CyberNewsWire AccuKnox, a leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), announced a strategic partnership with Incident Response Team SA DE CV(ShieldForce) and DeepRoot Technologies, a global cybersecurity service provider and managed services partner, to accelerate Zero Trust adoption and AI Security innovation across Mexico and parts…
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Staying Safe After a Cyber Attack
One minute, everything’s fine. The next? Something feels off. Maybe there’s an unfamiliar charge on your bank account, or an email says your password has been changed, except you didn’t do it. Or perhaps your social media starts posting things you’ve never written. The first reaction is disbelief. Then confusion. Then fear. Take a breath.…
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Staying Safe After a Cyber Attack
One minute, everything’s fine. The next? Something feels off. Maybe there’s an unfamiliar charge on your bank account, or an email says your password has been changed, except you didn’t do it. Or perhaps your social media starts posting things you’ve never written. The first reaction is disbelief. Then confusion. Then fear. Take a breath.…
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Android Users Hit by Malware Disguised as Relaxation Programs
A sophisticated new cyberattack targeting Android devices in South Korea has been uncovered, leveraging Google’s asset-tracking feature, Find Hub, to remotely wipe sensitive user data. Threat actors disguised as psychological counselors and North Korean human rights activists have distributed malware masquerading as stress-relief programs, marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored attacks linked to the notorious…