Tag: cyber
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Attackers Bypass Windows >>Mark of the Web<< Protections Using LNK-Stomping
A sophisticated attack technique calledLNK Stompingis enabling cybercriminals to bypass Windows security protections designed to block malicious files downloaded from the internet. The technique exploits a vulnerability in Windows shortcuts that was patched in September 2024 as CVE-2024-38217. Windows shortcuts, known as LNK files, have become increasingly popular attack vectors since Microsoft strengthened macro blocking…
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Tech troubles create aviation chaos on both sides of the Atlantic
‘Cyber-attack’ on ticketing outfit Collins and cable cuts at Dallas ground hundreds of flights First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/technology_problems_cause_aviation_delays/
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How Juventus protects fans, revenue, and reputation during matchdays
In this Help Net Security interview, Mirko Rinaldini, Head of ICT at Juventus Football Club, discusses the club’s approach to cyber risk strategy. Juventus has developed a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/22/mirko-rinaldini-juventus-juventus-cyber-risk-strategy/
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Tech troubles create aviation chaos on both sides of the Atlantic
‘Cyber-attack’ on ticketing outfit Collins and cable cuts at Dallas ground hundreds of flights First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/technology_problems_cause_aviation_delays/
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Threat Actors Market Stealthy New RAT as Alternative to ScreenConnect FUD
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning development in the underground cybercrime marketplace: a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) being marketed as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate ScreenConnect remote access solution. This emerging threat represents a significant escalation in the professionalization of malware-as-a-service operations, with threat actors specifically targeting the trust associated with…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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MalTerminal: New GPTPowered Malware That Writes Its Own Ransomware
A groundbreaking discovery in cybersecurity research has revealed the emergence of’MalTerminal’, potentially the earliest known example of Large Language Model (LLM)-enabled malware that leverages OpenAI’s GPT-4 API to dynamically generate ransomware code and reverse shells at runtime. This discovery represents a significant evolution in malware sophistication, presenting unprecedented challenges for traditional detection methods. SentinelLABS researchers…
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Threat Actors Market Stealthy New RAT as Alternative to ScreenConnect FUD
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning development in the underground cybercrime marketplace: a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) being marketed as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate ScreenConnect remote access solution. This emerging threat represents a significant escalation in the professionalization of malware-as-a-service operations, with threat actors specifically targeting the trust associated with…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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Hackers Deploy New EDR-Freeze Tool to Disable Security Software
A security researcher has released a new tool that can temporarily disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems and antivirus software without requiring vulnerable drivers, marking a significant evolution in attack techniques targeting security solutions. Advanced Evasion Through Windows Components The tool, dubbed EDR-Freeze and developed by researcher TwoSevenOneT, exploits Windows Error Reporting functionality to suspend security…
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Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack
Zaventem asks airlines to cancel half of Monday departures, while most of Heathrow flights expected to operate Hundreds of thousands of passengers at Heathrow and Berlin airports faced flight delays on Sunday after a <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/heathrow-airport-delays-cyber-attack-berlin-brussels-cancelled-delays”>cyber-attack hit check-in desk software, while cancellations at Brussels airport suggested that disruption of Europe’s air travel would continue into…
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Vulnerability Management and Remediation Solutions
Explore vulnerability management and remediation solutions for enterprise SSO and CIAM. Learn to protect your systems from cyber threats with effective strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/vulnerability-management-and-remediation-solutions/
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Delays continue at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after alleged cyber-attack
Airlines reverted to manual check-in from Friday after service provider hit by ‘cyber-related incident’Passengers at London Heathrow airport and those in Brussels and Berlin faced another day of delays on Sunday after an <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/heathrow-airport-delays-cyber-attack-berlin-brussels-cancelled-delays”>alleged cyber-attack hit check-in desk software.Airlines were forced to revert to manual check-in from Friday night after the alleged attack hit…
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The Silent Threat: How Misconfigurations Fuel the Cyber Crime Economy
Billions of records are breached each year as a result of misconfigured servers, firewalls and other network devices. What can be done? Let’s explore. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-silent-threat-how-misconfigurations-fuel-the-cyber-crime-economy/
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New Botnet Exploits Simple DNS Flaws That Leads to Massive Cyber Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Russian botnet operation that leveraged DNS misconfigurations and compromised MikroTik routers to deliver malware through massive spam campaigns. The discovery reveals how threat actors exploited simple DNS errors to bypass email security protections and distribute malicious payloads on a global scale. The investigation began in November 2024 when researchers…
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A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at major European airports
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at major European airports, with Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin most affected. A cyber attack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports, heavily impacting Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations, forcing manual operations. Collins Aerospace is a major…
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Heathrow flights delayed and cancelled as cyber-attack hits European airports
Attack raises questions over security as Brussels and Berlin airports’ check-in and boarding systems also affectedFlights have been delayed and cancelled at three major European airports including London’s largest, Heathrow after the company behind the software used for check-in and boarding said it was hit by a cyber-attack.Airports in Brussels and Berlin are also experiencing…
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Heathrow warns of delays as suspected cyber-attack hits European airports
Brussels and Berlin airports also affected as ‘technical issue’ hits service provider for check-in and boarding systemsFlights have been delayed and cancelled at airports including Heathrow after an alleged cyber-attack targeted a service provider for check-in and boarding systems.Airports in Brussels and Berlin are also experiencing delays and disruption after the “technical issue” affecting Collins…
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Inside the Jaguar Land Rover hack: stalled smart factories, outsourced cybersecurity and supply chain woes
Being a carmaker where ‘everything is connected’ has left JLR unable to isolate its plants or functions, forcing a shutdown of most systemsThe first external signs of the chaos about to hit JLR, Britain’s largest automotive employer, came on the quiet last Sunday of August. Managers at a factory in Halewood, Merseyside, told industry contacts…
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Building a Scalable Secrets Management Framework
Why is Scalable Secrets Management the Key to Robust Cybersecurity? Where the interconnectivity of technology expands, managing and protecting Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes a crucial factor in securing organizational data. The question arising now is: what role does a scalable secrets management play in providing an effective shield against potential cyber threats? Sit back, as……
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FBI Pushes Back Against Scrutiny Over Cyber Cuts, Vacancies
FBI Director Claims ‘Supremely Qualified’ Unnamed Leaders Replaced Cyber Officials. The FBI is facing growing scrutiny over reported unfilled cyber leadership roles and morale issues following politically charged dismissals, even as cybercrime hits $16.6B and hackers spoof FBI platforms – raising concerns about the bureau’s readiness to counter digital threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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7 Lessons for Securing AI Transformation From Digital Guru Jennifer Ewbank
The former CIA deputy director for digital innovation discusses resilience, cultural shifts, and cyber fundamentals in the AI era. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/7-lessons-securing-ai-transformation-former-cia-digital-guru
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BreachLock Named Sample Vendor for PTaaS and AEV in Two New 2025 Gartner® Reports
New York, New York, September 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire BreachLock, the global leader in offensive security, has been recognized as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) in the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security. The company was also recognized as a sample vendor for Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) in the Gartner…
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UNC1549 Hacks 34 Devices in 11 Telecom Firms via LinkedIn Job Lures and MINIBIKE Malware
An Iran-nexus cyber espionage group known as UNC1549 has been attributed to a new campaign targeting European telecommunications companies, successfully infiltrating 34 devices across 11 organizations as part of a recruitment-themed activity on LinkedIn.Swiss cybersecurity company PRODAFT is tracking the cluster under the name Subtle Snail. It’s assessed to be affiliated with Iran’s Islamic First…
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Government meets with car parts suppliers amid JLR cyber crisis
Government officials have met with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss the challenges they are facing amid disrupted production at Jaguar Land Rover. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366631264/Government-meets-with-car-parts-suppliers-amid-JLR-cyber-crisis
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UK cyber action plan lays out path to resilience
A report produced for the government by academics at Imperial College London and the University of Bristol sets out nine recommendations to strengthen the UK’s cyber sector First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366631498/UK-cyber-action-plan-lays-out-path-to-resilience
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Cybersecurity Consulting
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, phishing, ransomware, spam, supply-chain, threat, zero-dayAs businesses expand digitally, their attack surface grows exponentially. Cyber threats today are no longer limited to viruses or spam emails”, they include ransomware, insider threats, phishing, supply chain attacks, zero-day exploits, and nation-state campaigns. To counter this complexity, organizations need more than tools”, they need expert guidance. This is where cybersecurity consulting comes in.…
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Evolving AI attacks, rapid model adoption worry cyber defenders
IT defenders think many of their security tools aren’t ready for AI-powered cyberattacks, according to a new report. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-threats-security-tools-prepared-lenovo-study/760633/
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…