Tag: cyber
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ENISA Turns to Experts to Steer EU Cyber Regulations
Newly Appointed Advisory Group to Support NIS2 and CRA Implementation Across Europe. Beginning Aug. 1, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, will launch a new Advisory Group composed of 26 independent experts to help guide the EU’s cybersecurity strategy through 2027. Their work will support the rollout of the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience…
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Chinese cyber spies among those linked to SharePoint attacks
Exploitation of the ToolShell RCE zero-day in Microsoft SharePoint continues to gather pace, with evidence emerging of exploitation by nation state-backed threat actors First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627767/Chinese-cyber-spies-among-those-linked-to-SharePoint-attacks
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UK government to bring in ransomware payment ban
Critical infrastructure operators, hospitals, local councils and schools will be among those banned from giving in to cyber criminal demands as the UK moves forward with proposals to address the scourge of ransomware First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628013/UK-government-to-bring-in-ransomware-payment-ban
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Ports are getting smarter and more hackable
A new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) warns that critical port infrastructure, responsible for 80 percent of global trade, is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/23/ccdcoe-maritime-port-cyber-attacks/
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The password that sank a 158-year-old business
The 2023 collapse of the 158-year old UK logistics company KNP resulted in the loss of 700 jobs. The devastating cyber attack that shuttered the company has returned to the spotlight this week with a BBC Panorama documentary examining the real-world consequences of ransomware and the rapidly evolving scale of cybercrime in the UK. The…
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Hidden Backdoor in WordPress Plugins Grants Attackers Ongoing Access to Websites
Security researchers have discovered a concerning trend in which a highly skilled malware campaign has been targeting WordPress websites by using the frequently disregarded mu-plugins directory to insert a covert backdoor. This directory, short for >>must-use plugins,
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Apache Jena Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary File Access
Critical security vulnerabilities in Apache Jena have been disclosed that enable administrators to access and create files outside designated server directories, potentially compromising system security. Two distinct CVEs were published on July 21, 2025, affecting all versions of Apache Jena through 5.4.0, with administrators urged to upgrade to version 5.5.0 immediately to mitigate these risks.…
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New DCHSpy Android Malware Targets WhatsApp, Call Logs, Audio, and Photos
Security researchers at Lookout have identified four novel samples of DCHSpy, an advanced Android surveillanceware attributed to the Iranian threat actor group MuddyWater, believed to be affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). These samples emerged approximately one week following the onset of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting the rapid adaptation of malware tooling…
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New Scanner Launched to Detect CVE-2025-53770 in SharePoint Servers
A cybersecurity researcher has released a new open-source scanner designed to detect a critical vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint servers, providing organizations with a crucial tool to assess their security posture against the recently disclosed CVE-2025-53770 flaw. Rapid Response to Critical SharePoint Vulnerability Belgian cybersecurity freelancer Niels Hofmans, known by the GitHub handle >>hazcod,
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Global Cyber Attack Report zeigt 22 Prozent mehr Cyber-Angriffe in Deutschland
Check Point Research veröffentlicht vierteljährlich die Bedrohungen der letzten drei Monate und sammelt dabei Informationen von unserer ThreatCloud AI-Plattform, die täglich Millionen von Kompromittierungsindikatoren (Indicators of Compromise, IoCs) analysiert. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/global-cyber-attack-report-zeigt-22-prozent-mehr-cyber-angriffe-in-deutschland/a41461/
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MSPs unprepared to deal with financial impact of cyber attacks
Insights into the attitude of managed service providers to ransomware from CyberSmart has exposed a mixed response towards planning for the worst First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366627764/MSPs-unprepared-to-deal-with-financial-impact-of-cyber-attacks
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Cisco Alerts on ISE RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory warning that a set of critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities affecting its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) products are being actively exploited in the wild. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-20281, CVE-2025-20282, and CVE-2025-20337, carry the highest possible severity rating, with a CVSS base…
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Hackers Selling macOS 0-Day LPE Exploit on Dark Forums
A threat actor claiming to possess a zero-day Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) exploit targeting Apple’s macOS operating system has emerged on underground cybercriminal forums, offering the vulnerability for sale at a substantial price point. The alleged exploit, if genuine, represents a significant security concern for macOS users across multiple operating system versions, potentially allowing attackers…
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Critical Sophos Firewall Flaws Allow Pre-Auth RCE
Tags: authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, firewall, flaw, network, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, sophos, vulnerabilitySophos has disclosed multiple critical security vulnerabilities affecting its Firewall products, with the most severe flaws enabling pre-authentication remote code execution that could allow attackers to completely compromise affected systems. The cybersecurity company released hotfixes for five independent vulnerabilities, two of which carry critical severity ratings and pose significant risks to enterprise networks worldwide. Severe…
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Australian Regulator Alleges Financial Firm Exposed Clients to Unacceptable Cyber Risks
ASIC said the financial services firm’s failings led to a data breach impacting nearly 10,000 clients First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/australian-alleges-financial-cyber/
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Dark Web Travel Agencies Exploit Cheap Deals to Steal Credit Card Data
Dark web travel agencies have developed into highly skilled organizations operating in the murky corners of cybercrime, using hacked credit card information, compromised loyalty accounts, and faked identities to provide drastically reduced travel services. According to recent analysis by SpiderLabs, these operations exploit popular booking aggregators rather than targeting specific hotel chains or airlines, adapting…
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wolfSSL Security Update Addresses Apple Trust Store Bypass
wolfSSL has released version 5.8.2 to address several critical security vulnerabilities, with the most significant being a high-severity Apple trust store bypass flaw that could allow malicious actors to circumvent certificate verification processes on Apple platforms. Critical Apple Platform Vulnerability The most serious vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-7395, affects users of wolfSSL versions after 5.7.6 and before…
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Cybercriminals from GLOBAL GROUP Target All Platforms with Golang Ransomware
A notorious ransomware actor known by the alias $$$ has unveiled GLOBAL GROUP, positioning it as a cutting-edge Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation. Promising automated negotiations, cross-platform payloads, and lucrative affiliate splits, the group claims innovation in scalable extortion. However, deep forensic analysis of malware samples, infrastructure setups, and operational logic uncovers that GLOBAL is merely a…
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Ivanti Flaws Exploited to Drop MDifyLoader and Launch In-Memory Cobalt Strike Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malware called MDifyLoader that has been observed in conjunction with cyber attacks exploiting security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances.According to a report published by JPCERT/CC today, the threat actors behind the exploitation of CVE-2025-0282 and CVE-2025-22457 in intrusions observed between December 2024 and July First…
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UK government to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to hackers
Tags: attack, computer, cyber, cybercrime, government, hacker, healthcare, international, office, ransom, ransomware, russiaMeasure intended to send message to international cybercriminals ‘that the UK is united in fight against ransomware’The UK government is planning to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to computer hackers, and private companies will be required to inform authorities if they plan to cave into cash demands.The stance, announced on Tuesday by the Home…
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Sophos Emergency Incident-Response-Service bündelt führende Cyber-Expertise
Mit Sophos Emergency Incident Response ersetzt Sophos den bisherigen Rapid Response Service durch ein leistungsstärkeres, integriertes Angebot. Unternehmen, die von einem Angriff betroffen sind oder einen Verdacht haben können sich sofort an das Sophos-Team wenden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-emergency-incident-response-service-buendelt-fuehrende-cyber-expertise/a41453/
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Financial Institutions Under Siege by Greedy Sponge Hackers’ Modified AllaKore RAT
A financially motivated threat actor, now identified as Greedy Sponge, has been relentlessly targeting Mexican organizations with a customized version of the AllaKore Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Named for its monetary focus and a past reference to a popular “SpongeBob” meme on its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, this group has evolved its tactics over the years.…
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China-Backed APT41 Cyberattack Surfaces in Africa
Up to now, the prolific China-sponsored cyber-espionage group has been mostly absent from the region, but a sophisticated and highly targeted attack on an African IT company shows Beijing is branching out. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/china-backed-apt41-attack-africa
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Jenseits der Fabrikhalle: Wie Cyber-Risiken in der Fertigung kritische Infrastrukturen bedrohen
Hersteller sind nicht nur Ziel von Cyberangriffen, sie können auch zu deren Verbreitung beitragen. Das schwächste Glied in einer Kette kann für den Angreifer zum Einfallstor beim stärksten werden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/jenseits-der-fabrikhalle-wie-cyber-risiken-in-der-fertigung-kritische-infrastrukturen-bedrohen/a41451/
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New Report Reveals Just 10% Of Employees Drive 73% Of Cyber Risk
Austin, United States / TX, July 21st, 2025, CyberNewsWire Living Security, the global leader in Human Risk Management (HRM), today released the 2025 State of Human Cyber Risk Report, an independent study conducted by leading research firm Cyentia Institute. The report provides an unprecedented look at behavioral risk inside organizations and reveals how strategic HRM programs can reduce…
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Microsoft ‘digital escorts’ reveal crucial US counterintelligence blind spot
Tags: access, china, cio, cloud, compliance, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, firewall, framework, google, government, injection, intelligence, law, microsoft, military, oracle, risk, service, threat, update, vulnerabilityWhat the program was, and how it worked: The digital escort model, according to ProPublica, was designed to comply with federal contracting rules that prohibit foreign nationals from directly accessing sensitive government systems. Under this framework:China-based engineers would file support tickets for tasks such as firewall updates or bug fixes.US-based escorts, often former military personnel…
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New Report Reveals Just 10% of Employees Drive 73% of Cyber Risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, ceo, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, identity, office, phishing, resilience, risk, risk-management, strategy, technology, threat, trainingHuman risk is concentrated, not widespread: Just 10% of employees are responsible for nearly three-quarters (73%) of all risky behavior.Visibility is alarmingly low: Organizations relying solely on security awareness training (SAT) have visibility into only 12% of risky behavior, compared to 5X that for mature HRM programs.Risk is often misidentified: Contrary to popular belief, remote…
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Kubernetes Image Builder Vulnerability Grants Root Access to Windows Nodes
A critical vulnerability in the Kubernetes Image Builder has been disclosed that allows attackers to gain root access on Windows nodes by exploiting default credentials embedded in virtual machine images. Tracked as CVE-2025-7342, the flaw affects images built with the Nutanix or OVA providers in Kubernetes Image Builder versions v0.1.44 and earlier. CVE Identifier Description…
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Cyber-Zwischenfall beim staatlichen Postdienst in Hongkong
Hongkong Post reports cyberattack First seen on news.gov.hk Jump to article: www.news.gov.hk/eng/2025/07/20250722/20250722_102148_473.html