Tag: cyber
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Chinese Student Charged in Mass Smishing Campaign to Steal Victims’ Personal Information
Ruichen Xiong, a student from China, has been sentenced to over a year in prison at Inner London Crown Court for orchestrating a large-scale smishing (SMS phishing) campaign. Xiong deployed a sophisticated SMS Blaster device from the boot of his Black Honda CR-V to target tens of thousands of potential victims across Greater London. This…
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Gamaredon Unleashes Six New Malware Tools for Stealth, Persistence, and Lateral Movement
Gamaredon, a Russia-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group attributed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) to the FSB’s 18th Center of Information Security, has exclusively targeted Ukrainian governmental institutions throughout 2024, abandoning prior attempts to hit NATO countries. According to ESET Research Report, which has closely tracked the group’s activities, this refocus aligns with Gamaredon’s long-standing…
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Germany seeks deeper partnership with Israel on cybersecurity
The initiative, dubbed the “Cyber Dome,” involves the creation of a German-Israeli cyber research center and expanded cooperation between Israel’s Mossad and Germany’s BND intelligence agency. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/germany-israel-deepen-cyber-cooperation
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Blumira Identifies 824 Iranian Cyber Incidents Over 21 Months
Security operations platform provider Blumira today released an intelligence assessment that tracked 824 security incidents attributed to Iranian threat actors over 21 months, providing insights into recent Iranian threat activity. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/blumira-identifies-824-iranian-cyber-incidents-over-21-months/
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FBI cyber guidance to lawmakers falls short, US senator says
Sen. Ron Wyden wants FBI briefings to cover four often-overlooked cybersecurity practices. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ron-wyden-fbi-cyber-guidance-lawmakers-letter/752207/
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Dutch study uncovers cognitive biases undermining cyber security board decisions
Tags: cyberDutch research reveals how cognitive biases can lead to catastrophic security decisions First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626729/Dutch-study-uncovers-cognitive-biases-undermining-cyber-security-board-decisions
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Cybercriminals Use Malicious PDFs to Impersonate Microsoft, DocuSign, and Dropbox in Targeted Phishing Attacks
Cisco’s Talos security team has uncovered a surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging malicious PDF payloads to impersonate trusted brands like Microsoft, DocuSign, and Dropbox. According to a recent update to Cisco’s brand impersonation detection engine, these attacks have expanded in scope, targeting a broader array of well-known organizations with deceptive emails designed to exploit…
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New macOS Malware Uses Process Injection and Remote Access to Steal Keychain Credentials
A sophisticated campaign by North Korean (DPRK)-aligned threat actors targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency businesses has been uncovered, showcasing an alarming evolution in macOS malware tactics. According to detailed analysis by SentinelLABS, alongside corroborating reports from Huntabil.IT and Huntress, the attackers deploy a multi-stage attack chain featuring Nim-compiled binaries, process injection techniques, and encrypted remote communications.…
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YONO SBI Banking App Vulnerability Exposes Users to Manthe-Middle Attack
A critical security flaw has been discovered in the widely used YONO SBI: Banking & Lifestyle app, potentially exposing millions of users to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and putting sensitive financial data at risk. The vulnerability, catalogued as CVE-2025-45080, affects version 1.23.36 of the app, which is developed by the State Bank of India (SBI) and…
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IDE Extensions Like VSCode Allow Attackers to Bypass Trust Checks and Deliver Malware to Developer Systems
OX Research conducted a ground-breaking study in May and June 2025 that revealed concerning security flaws in the extension verification procedures of some of the most popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Visual Studio Code (VSCode), Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, and Cursor. These tools, essential to millions of developers worldwide, rely heavily on third-party…
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Auf der Suche nach Alternativen zum CVE-Programm
Tags: advisory, ceo, cisa, cve, cvss, cyber, cyersecurity, exploit, github, google, group, infrastructure, intelligence, kev, microsoft, nist, nvd, open-source, oracle, ransomware, resilience, risk, siem, soar, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-daySollte das CVE-Programm eingestellt werden, wäre die Bewertung und Behebung von Sicherheitslücken schwieriger.Der jüngste kurze Panikausbruch wegen der möglichen Einstellung des Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)-Programms hat die starke Abhängigkeit der Sicherheitsbranche von diesem Programm deutlich gemacht. Er führte zu Diskussionen über Notfallstrategien , falls das standardisierte System zur Identifizierung und Katalogisierung von Schwachstellen nicht…
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Second espionage-linked cyberattack hits ICC, exposing persistent threats to global justice systems
Tags: attack, crime, crimes, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, disinformation, espionage, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, office, resilience, russia, spy, threat, ukrainePattern of sophisticated cyber espionage: This marks the second major cybersecurity incident targeting the ICC in recent years. In September 2023, the court disclosed it had suffered what it later characterized as “a targeted and sophisticated attack with the objective of espionage” that was “a serious attempt to undermine the Court’s mandate.”According to reports following…
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French cybersecurity agency confirms government affected by Ivanti hacks
ANSSI, France’s cyber agency, says a hacking campaign targeted “organizations from governmental, telecommunications, media, finance, and transport sectors,” using vulnerabilities in an Ivanti appliance. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/france-anssi-report-ivanti-bugs-exploited
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Hackers Target Linux SSH Servers to Deploy TinyProxy and Sing-Box Proxy Tools
Tags: credentials, cyber, exploit, hacker, intelligence, linux, malicious, monitoring, strategy, tool, vulnerabilityHackers are exploiting poorly managed Linux servers, particularly those with weak SSH credentials, to install proxy tools such as TinyProxy and Sing-box. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has been closely monitoring these intrusions through honeypots mimicking vulnerable SSH services. Their findings reveal a sophisticated strategy where attackers repurpose legitimate tools for malicious intent, transforming…
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Office”¯365 Introduces New Mail Bombing Detection to Shield Users
Microsoft has announced a significant security upgrade for its Office 365 platform, introducing a new Mail Bombing Detection feature within Microsoft Defender for Office 365. This enhancement, rolling out globally from late June through early July 2025, is designed to automatically identify and block email bombing attacks”, a growing threat that floods user inboxes with…
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Microsoft Ends Authenticator App’s Password Management Support From 2025
Microsoft has announced it will discontinue password management features in its widely used Authenticator app, marking a significant shift in its approach to digital security. Starting July 2025, the app’s autofill capability will be disabled, and by August 2025, all saved passwords will be permanently removed from the app. A Strategic Move Toward Passwordless Security…
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Qantas data breach could affect 6 million customers
Qantas has suffered a cyber incident that has lead to a data breach. >>The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/02/qantas-cyber-incident-data-breach/
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Infinity Global Services’ Pen Testing Achieves CREST-Accreditation
With today’s unpredictable cyber threat landscape, proactive security measures are crucial. Infinity Global Services (IGS) offers penetration testing (PT), a vital service that uncovers vulnerabilities before exploitation. Delivered by a team of seasoned experts, IGS’s penetration testing service has now achieved CREST accreditation. This globally recognised standard validates the quality, methodology, and integrity of IGS’s…
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International Criminal Court Hacked via Sophisticated Cyber Campaign
The International Criminal Court (ICC), the global tribunal responsible for prosecuting serious international crimes, has been targeted by a sophisticated and highly focused cyberattack late last week. The Court confirmed that the incident, which marks the second such breach in recent years, was quickly detected and contained through its robust cybersecurity measures. According to an…
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CISA Issues Alert on TeleMessage TM SGNL Flaws Actively Exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority alert after adding two newly discovered vulnerabilities in the TeleMessage TM SGNL messaging platform to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. These flaws CVE-2025-48927 and CVE-2025-48928, are confirmed to have been actively exploited in the wild, prompting urgent calls for immediate remediation across…
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That Network Traffic Looks Legit, But it Could be Hiding a Serious Threat
With nearly 80% of cyber threats now mimicking legitimate user behavior, how are top SOCs determining what’s legitimate traffic and what is potentially dangerous?Where do you turn when firewalls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) fall short at detecting the most important threats to your organization? Breaches at edge devices and VPN gateways have risen…
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DCRat Targets Windows Systems for Remote Control, Keylogging, Screen Capture, and Data Theft
A sophisticated email-based attack distributing a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as DCRat has been recently identified by the FortiMail IR team, specifically targeting organizations in Colombia. The campaign, impersonating a Colombian government entity, leverages advanced evasion techniques to compromise Microsoft Windows systems. With a high severity level, this threat aims to control infected devices…
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Bots Now Account for 30% of Global Web Traffic, Surpassing Human Activity in Some Regions
The Internet, once dominated by human interaction, is undergoing a seismic shift as bots now constitute approximately 30% of global web traffic, according to recent Cloudflare Radar data. In certain regions, automated traffic even outpaces human activity, signaling a transformative era driven by web crawlers and AI-specific bots. AI Crawlers Reshape Web Dynamics These automated…
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Microsoft Intune Update Wipes Custom Security Baseline Tweaks Admins Alerted
Microsoft has confirmed a significant issue affecting its Intune security baseline update process, causing concern among IT administrators worldwide. The problem, acknowledged by Microsoft in late June, results in custom security baseline configurations being lost when updating to a newer baseline version, such as moving from one annual update to another. This flaw has left…
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Nessus Vulnerabilities on Windows Enables Arbitrary System File Overwrites
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered and patched in Tenable’s Nessus vulnerability scanner for Windows, potentially allowing non-administrative users to overwrite any system file with SYSTEM-level privileges. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36630, impacts all Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on Windows platforms and has been rated as high severity due to its potential for…
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Australian Airline Qantas Hacked Attackers Gained Access to Customers Personal Data
Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised the personal data of up to six million customers, marking one of the largest data breaches in the country’s aviation history. The breach, discovered earlier this week, targeted a third-party customer service platform used by one of Qantas’ offshore contact centres. According to…