Tag: cyber
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CISA Alerts on Git Arbitrary File Write Flaw Actively Exploited
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding a critical vulnerability in Git (CVE-2025-48384) that enables arbitrary file writes and has already been observed in active exploitation campaigns. The flaw arises from Git’s inconsistent handling of carriage return characters (CR) in its configuration files, potentially allowing threat actors to execute…
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PhpSpreadsheet Library Vulnerability Lets Attackers Inject Malicious HTML Input
A criticalServer-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)vulnerability has been discovered in the popular PhpSpreadsheet library, allowing attackers to inject malicious HTML input when processing spreadsheet documents. The vulnerability, assignedCVE-2025-54370, affects multiple versions of the phpoffice/phpspreadsheet package and carries ahigh severity ratingwith CVSS v3.1 score of7.5and CVSS v4.0 score of8.7. Vulnerability Details The security flaw was discovered by Aleksey…
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Users of WhatsApp Desktop on Windows Face Code Execution Risk Via Python
A critical security risk has emerged for Windows users of WhatsApp Desktop who also have Python installed. Attackers can exploit a flaw in how WhatsApp Desktop handles .pyz (Python archive) files, delivering arbitrary code execution on the victim’s machine with a single click. Researchers have discovered that a maliciously crafted .pyz file”, normally used to bundle Python applications”, can…
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Chinese UNC6384 Hackers Use Valid Code-Signing Certificates to Evade Detection
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a multifaceted cyber espionage operation attributed to the PRC-nexus threat actor UNC6384, believed to be associated with TEMP.Hex (also known as Mustang Panda). This campaign, aligned with China’s strategic interests, primarily targeted diplomats in Southeast Asia alongside global entities, employing advanced tactics such as adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks, captive…
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Maryland Confirms Cyber Incident Affecting State Transport Systems
All previously scheduled mobility trips across Maryland for this week will be honored, said the state’s transportation administration First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-maryland-cyber-incident/
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Maryland Transportation Systems Disrupted Following Cyberattack
Maryland’s transit network experienced widespread disruption this week after a sophisticated cyberattack targeted critical information systems, forcing the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to scramble containment efforts. While most core services remain operational, significant impacts to scheduling and real-time information have left thousands of commuters seeking alternative arrangements. DoIT…
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X/Twitter Found to Be Most Aggressive Social Media App in Tracking User Location Data
A comprehensive study examining the location data practices of the top 10 social media platforms has uncovered concerning patterns of user tracking that extend far beyond what most users realize. The research, which analyzed App Store disclosures from major platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others, reveals that X stands out as the most aggressive…
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French Retailer Auchan Hit by Cyberattack, Customer Data Compromised
French retail giant Auchan announced on August 21 that it fell victim to acyberattackthat resulted in the theft of loyalty account information belonging toseveral hundred thousandcustomers. The company revealed in an official statement that attackers accessed personal data such as names, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, and loyalty card numbers. Crucially, financial data”, including…
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French Retailer Auchan Hit by Cyberattack, Customer Data Compromised
French retail giant Auchan announced on August 21 that it fell victim to acyberattackthat resulted in the theft of loyalty account information belonging toseveral hundred thousandcustomers. The company revealed in an official statement that attackers accessed personal data such as names, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, and loyalty card numbers. Crucially, financial data”, including…
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Hackers Scan Over 1,000 IPs to Target Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access
A sophisticated scanning campaign has escalated dramatically, with threat intelligence firm GreyNoise detecting over30,000 unique IP addressessimultaneously probing Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services on August 24, 2024. This represents a significant expansion from an initial wave of nearly 2,000 IPs observed just three days earlier, marking one of the largest coordinated RDP reconnaissance operations…
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CISA Issues Alert on Citrix Flaws Actively Exploited by Hackers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent security alert after adding three critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on August 25, 2025. The alert highlights active exploitation of two serious Citrix Session Recording flaws and one Git vulnerability, prompting immediate action from federal agencies and private organizations. Critical…
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Workday Breach Breakdown: A Growing Trend of Breaches – Grip
The Workday breach highlights a rising wave of SaaS attacks. Learn why cyber threats spike in the second half of 2025 and how to stay ahead of the breach curve. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/workday-breach-breakdown-a-growing-trend-of-breaches-grip/
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Ontic Secures $230M to Scale Connected Security Platform
Physical Security Firm Eyes Insider Risk, Federal Growth and AI-Powered Automation. Ontic has raised $230 million in Series C funding to expand its connected intelligence platform and pursue new federal and international markets. The Austin, Texas-based company will invest in AI, integrations and data to strengthen cyber-physical threat detection and automation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Nevada State Offices Halts Services After Cyber Incident
Nevada Grappling with Statewide IT Disruption, Forcing Suspension of Services. Nevada officials are investigating a network security breach that forced state offices to suspend services and knocked key systems offline, including websites and phone lines, though emergency services remain active and no data exposure has been confirmed. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/nevada-state-offices-halts-services-after-cyber-incident-a-29290
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Nevada State Offices Halts Services After Cyber Incident
Nevada Grappling with Statewide IT Disruption, Forcing Suspension of Services. Nevada officials are investigating a network security breach that forced state offices to suspend services and knocked key systems offline, including websites and phone lines, though emergency services remain active and no data exposure has been confirmed. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/nevada-state-offices-halts-services-after-cyber-incident-a-29290
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ThreatActors Leverage Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organizations
Google Classroom, a popular educational platform, has been exploited by threat actors to launch a major phishing campaign in a complex operation discovered by Check Point researchers. Over a single week from August 6 to August 12, 2025, attackers disseminated more than 115,000 malicious emails across five coordinated waves, targeting approximately 13,500 organizations globally. These…
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New Stealthy Malware Hijacking Cisco, TP-Link, and Other Routers for Remote Control
FortiGuard Labs has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting critical infrastructure devices from multiple vendors, with the >>Gayfemboy
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New Stealthy Malware Hijacking Cisco, TP-Link, and Other Routers for Remote Control
FortiGuard Labs has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting critical infrastructure devices from multiple vendors, with the >>Gayfemboy
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NSFOCUS Monthly APT Insights July 2025
Regional APT Threat Situation In July 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab detected a total of 33 APT attack activities. These activities were primarily concentrated in regions including South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and West Asia, as shown in the following figure. Regarding the activity levels of different organizations,…The…
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Beware! Google Ads Promote Fake Tesla Websites Soliciting Fraudulent Deposits
Scammers are using Google Ads to pose as Tesla in an elaborate cybercrime campaign that aims to obtain illicit preorders for the company’s unreleased Optimus humanoid robot and other items. These deceptive sponsored listings appear prominently in search results for terms like >>Optimus Tesla preorder,
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Hackers Disrupt Iranian Ships via Maritime Communication Terminals Exploiting MySQL Database
The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), two sanctioned companies, are the operators of 64 boats, 39 tankers, and 25 cargo ships that were compromised in a targeted attack on Iran’s maritime infrastructure by the hacking collective Lab-Dookhtegan. Rather than attempting direct breaches of individual ships, which are…
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Beware! Google Ads Promote Fake Tesla Websites Soliciting Fraudulent Deposits
Scammers are using Google Ads to pose as Tesla in an elaborate cybercrime campaign that aims to obtain illicit preorders for the company’s unreleased Optimus humanoid robot and other items. These deceptive sponsored listings appear prominently in search results for terms like >>Optimus Tesla preorder,
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Proxyware Malware Poses as YouTube Video Download Site, Delivering Malicious JavaScript
Cybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a persistent campaign where attackers distribute proxyware malware through fake YouTube video download pages. This operation, which mimics legitimate video downloading services, tricks users into installing malicious executables disguised as benign tools like WinMemoryCleaner. The attackers leverage GitHub for malware hosting, a tactic consistent with…
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…
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Munich Reinsurance unites global security teams to boost resilience, cut costs
Tags: access, best-practice, business, cloud, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, edr, group, incident response, intelligence, jobs, lessons-learned, metric, network, resilience, risk, siem, skills, soc, strategy, tactics, threat, toolConsolidate functions into one incident response team, one threat intelligence team, and one threat-hunting team serving all Munich brands around the clock.Improve team capabilities by blending the strongest skills of each team into more mature, well-rounded functions.Reduce redundancies in responsibilities, tools, and processes to cut costs.To reach these goals, Munich deployed various tactics, including:Combining best…
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2025 CSO Hall of Fame: Meg Anderson on AI, strategic security investments, and life after InfoSec
Tags: ai, automation, business, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, infosec, jobs, metric, phishing, programming, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, technology, threat, toolWhich technologies are you most cautious about from a CISO’s point of view, and why?: Meg Anderson: I’m cautious of “solutions” that don’t solve a strategic problem. CISOs only have so much budget and mindshare. You need to understand where a tool fits in your investment and strategic roadmap. There were times when my team…
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Maryland investigating cyberattack impacting transit service for disabled people
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) experienced a cyber incident that is affecting its Mobility transit service for people with disabilities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/maryland-cyberattack-transit-disabled-people
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…