Tag: cyber
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Endspurt für den Cyber Resilience Act
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/der-countdown-laeuft-endspurt-fuer-den-cyber-resilience-act-a-f926290a20e6c2a2d3689200fb9ed65d/
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New ‘PointClick’ Phishing Kit Evades Security Filters to Deliver Malicious Payloads
A new toolkit named Impact Solutions has emerged on cybercrime forums, offering a comprehensive, user-friendly framework for crafting advanced phishing campaigns. By democratizing malware delivery, Impact Solutions empowers even low-skill threat actors to bypass both end users and conventional security filters, delivering malicious payloads via seemingly innocuous attachments. This article explores the mechanics of Impact…
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Criminals take Renault UK customer data for a joyride
Names, numbers, and reg plates exposed in latest auto industry cyber-shunt First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/03/renault_uk_customer_data_breach/
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WhatsApp Exploited to Spread SORVEPOTEL Malware on Windows Systems
An aggressive malware campaign dubbed SORVEPOTEL is exploiting WhatsApp messages to infiltrate Windows systems, with its epicenter in Brazil. Rather than pursuing data theft or ransomware extortion, this self-propagating malware is engineered for rapid spread, leveraging social trust and automation to reach new victims. Trend Research telemetry shows that 457 of the 477 detected infections…
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IIS Servers Compromised by Chinese Hackers for SEO Manipulation
Cisco Talos has revealed that UAT-8099, a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group, has been exploiting vulnerable Internet Information Services (IIS) servers across multiple countries to conduct search engine optimization (SEO) fraud and steal high-value data. Identified in April 2025, this group targets reputable IIS servers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Canada, and Brazil, focusing on organizations such as…
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IIS Servers Compromised by Chinese Hackers for SEO Manipulation
Cisco Talos has revealed that UAT-8099, a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group, has been exploiting vulnerable Internet Information Services (IIS) servers across multiple countries to conduct search engine optimization (SEO) fraud and steal high-value data. Identified in April 2025, this group targets reputable IIS servers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Canada, and Brazil, focusing on organizations such as…
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Threat Actors Imitate Popular Brands in New Malware Distribution Campaigns
In a sophisticated resurgence of smishing campaigns, cybercriminals have begun embedding trusted brand names into deceptive URLs and group messaging threads to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware. By inserting a familiar company name before the “@” symbol in links, attackers exploit users’ trust in established entities such as FedEx and Microsoft. Coupled with deceptively…
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Threat Actors Imitate Popular Brands in New Malware Distribution Campaigns
In a sophisticated resurgence of smishing campaigns, cybercriminals have begun embedding trusted brand names into deceptive URLs and group messaging threads to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware. By inserting a familiar company name before the “@” symbol in links, attackers exploit users’ trust in established entities such as FedEx and Microsoft. Coupled with deceptively…
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Oracle Confirms Hackers Target E-Business Suite Data in Extortion Campaigns
Oracle has confirmed that a group of hackers stole data from its E-Business Suite (EBS) applications and is using the information in extortion campaigns. The company warns that these attackers exploited vulnerabilities already fixed in the July 2025 Critical Patch Update (CPU). Oracle strongly urges all customers to apply the latest CPU immediately to defend…
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Oracle Confirms Hackers Target E-Business Suite Data in Extortion Campaigns
Oracle has confirmed that a group of hackers stole data from its E-Business Suite (EBS) applications and is using the information in extortion campaigns. The company warns that these attackers exploited vulnerabilities already fixed in the July 2025 Critical Patch Update (CPU). Oracle strongly urges all customers to apply the latest CPU immediately to defend…
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Rhadamanthys Stealer Offered on Dark Web for $299$499
A new offering named Rhadamanthys, a sophisticated information stealer, has surfaced for sale on underground marketplaces, with subscription packages starting at $299 and reaching up to $499 per month. Marked by its polished branding and tiered pricing structure, the malware positions itself as a professional-grade service rather than a casual tool for novice cybercriminals. Since…
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Rhadamanthys Stealer Offered on Dark Web for $299$499
A new offering named Rhadamanthys, a sophisticated information stealer, has surfaced for sale on underground marketplaces, with subscription packages starting at $299 and reaching up to $499 per month. Marked by its polished branding and tiered pricing structure, the malware positions itself as a professional-grade service rather than a casual tool for novice cybercriminals. Since…
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Signal Introduces Hybrid Post-Quantum Ratchet to Strengthen Security
Signal, the popular end-to-end encrypted messaging platform, has announced a groundbreaking advancement in cryptographic security with the introduction of the Sparse Post Quantum Ratchet (SPQR). This innovative protocol represents a significant leap forward in protecting user communications against emerging quantum computing threats while maintaining all existing security guarantees. Revolutionary Triple Ratchet Protocol Debuts The new…
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Hundreds of Free VPN Apps Expose Android and iOS Users’ Personal Data
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are trusted by millions to protect privacy, secure communications, and enable remote access on their mobile devices. But what if the very apps designed to safeguard your data are riddled with dangerous security flaws that expose the exact information they promise to protect? A comprehensive security and privacy analysis by Zimperium…
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Signal Introduces Hybrid Post-Quantum Ratchet to Strengthen Security
Signal, the popular end-to-end encrypted messaging platform, has announced a groundbreaking advancement in cryptographic security with the introduction of the Sparse Post Quantum Ratchet (SPQR). This innovative protocol represents a significant leap forward in protecting user communications against emerging quantum computing threats while maintaining all existing security guarantees. Revolutionary Triple Ratchet Protocol Debuts The new…
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Microsoft Defender Bug Sparks Numerous False BIOS Security Alerts
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users, particularly those with Dell devices, are experiencing a widespread issue with false Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) security alerts due to a critical software bug. The problem, which surfaced on October 2, 2025, has prompted Microsoft to issue a service degradation notice affecting multiple organizations worldwide. Widespread False Alert Campaign The…
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PoC Released for VMware Workstation GuestHost Escape Vulnerability
NCC Group detailed a VMware Workstation guest-to-host escape achievable from a compromised VM via a logic flaw in virtual device handling that permits memory corruption and controlled code execution on the host process. The write-up shows a practical exploitation path from guest userland to host compromise, validating real-world risk. The attack requires execution inside a…
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Passkeys rise, but scams still hit hard in 2025
Americans are dealing with a growing wave of digital scams, and many are losing money in the process. According to the fourth annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/03/digital-scam-trends-2025/
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Over 40% of schools have already experienced AI-related cyber incidents
Tags: access, ai, cyber, cybersecurity, incident, intelligence, passkey, password, risk, software, zero-trustKeeper Security, the provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords and passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, today released a new research report named AI in Schools: Balancing Adoption with Risk. The study reveals how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and the growing cybersecurity risks to students, The…
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New Obex Tools Blocks Runtime Loading of EDR Dynamic Libraries
Obex, a newly released proof-of-concept utility by security researcher dis0rder0x00, demonstrates a simple but effective user-mode method to stop unwanted security and monitoring modules from loading into Windows processes. The tool launches a target process under debugger control and enforces a configurable DLL blocklist, preventing both startup and runtime loads of designated libraries. A demonstration…
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Passkeys rise, but scams still hit hard in 2025
Americans are dealing with a growing wave of digital scams, and many are losing money in the process. According to the fourth annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/03/digital-scam-trends-2025/
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Cybersecurity at Risk: CISA 2015 Lapses Amid Government Shutdown
The expiration of CISA 2015 weakens cyber defenses, limiting info-sharing protections and raising risks for CISOs and security leaders. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/cisa-2015-lapses-government-shutdown/
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Family group chats: Your (very last) line of cyber defense
Amy gives an homage to parents in family group chats everywhere who want their children to stay safe in this wild world. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/family-group-chats-your-very-last-line-of-cyber-defense/
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There Are More CVEs, But Cyber Insurers Aren’t Altering Policies
With nearly 47,000 CVEs expected by the end of the year, organizations must balance comprehensive vulnerability management with strategic cyber insurance policy selection to effectively navigate this rapidly evolving threat landscape. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/more-cves-cyber-insurers-arent-altering-policies
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The Buy Vs. Build Dilemma: Pitfalls of the DIY Approach to Exposure Management
Tags: access, application-security, attack, business, cloud, computing, cyber, data, defense, detection, endpoint, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, monitoring, risk, skills, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSome security teams are taking a do-it-yourself approach to exposure management, according to a recent study conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia, in partnership with Tenable. But are they really ready for the hidden costs and challenges that come with a homegrown system? Key takeaways Organizations are managing as many as 25…
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For One NFL Team, Tackling Cyber Threats Is Basic Defense
The NFL’s cyberattack surface is expanding at an unprecedented rate. To find out more, we spoke with a cyber defense coordinator from the Cleveland Browns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/for-one-nfl-team-tackling-cyber-threats-basic-defense
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Extortion Emails Sent to Executives by Self-Proclaimed Clop Gang Member
The initial investigation shows early signs of links with the FIN11 and Clop cyber extortion groups First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/extortion-emails-executives-clop/
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Confucius Shifts from Document Stealers to Python Backdoors
The Confucius cyber-espionage group has shifted its tactics from document-focused stealers to Python-based backdoors like AnonDoor First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/confucius-shifts-doc-stealers/
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Building a Full-Lifecycle Defense System for Large Language Model Security
Santa Clara, Calif. Oct 2, 2025 Recently, NSFOCUS held the AI New Product Launch in Beijing, comprehensively showcasing the company’s latest technological achievements and practical experience in AI security. With large language model security protection as the core topic, the launch systematically introduced NSFOCUS’s concept and practices in strategy planning, scenario-based protection, technical products, and…The…