Tag: cyber
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer US-Fluggesellschaft
Hawaiian Airlines Cybersecurity Event First seen on newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com Jump to article: newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/releases/hawaiian-airlines-cybersecurity-event
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Weaponized DeepSeek Installers Deploy Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a malicious campaign exploiting fake software installers, including those mimicking popular tools like DeepSeek, Sogou, and WPS Office, to deliver dangerous malware payloads such as the Sainbox RAT (a variant of Gh0stRAT) and the Hidden rootkit. This operation, primarily targeting Chinese-speaking users through phishing websites and counterfeit MSI installers, showcases…
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Cybercriminals Exploit CapCut Popularity to Steal Apple ID Credentials and Credit Card Data
Threat actors have capitalized on the immense popularity of CapCut, the leading short-form video editing app, to orchestrate a highly deceptive phishing campaign. According to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), attackers are deploying meticulously crafted fake invoices that impersonate CapCut’s branding to lure users into surrendering their Apple ID credentials and credit card information.…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, government, group, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, iran, login, mfa, military, mitigation, mitre, network, nist, passkey, password, programming, ransomware, risk, rust, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, warfareCheck out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the…
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NSFOCUS APT Monthly Briefing May 2025
Regional APT Threat Situation In May 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab discovered a total of 44 APT attack activities. These activities are mainly distributed in South Asia, Eastern Europe, East Asia, West Asia, Southeast Asia and as shown in the following figure. In terms of group activity, the most active APT…The…
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Most building management systems exposed to cyber vulnerabilities, experts warn
A study of over 467,000 building management systems across 500 organizations found that 2% of all devices essential to business operations had the highest level of risk exposure.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/building-management-systems-cyber-vulnerabilities/751882/
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Ciaran Martin: AI might disturb attacker-defender security balance
The founder of the National Cyber Security Centre spoke with Computer Weekly at Infosecurity Europe 2025 about how artificial intelligence might disturb the attacker-defender security equilibrium First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626443/Ciaran-Martin-AI-might-disturb-attacker-defender-security-balance
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Over 1,000 SOHO Devices Hacked in China-linked LapDogs Cyber Espionage Campaign
Threat hunters have discovered a network of more than 1,000 compromised small office and home office (SOHO) devices that have been used to facilitate a prolonged cyber espionage infrastructure campaign for China-nexus hacking groups.The Operational Relay Box (ORB) network has been codenamed LapDogs by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team.”The LapDogs network has a high concentration of victims…
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Defining Cyber Resilience: Industry Leaders Meet in London as AI Threats Accelerate
Last week, Check Point hosted its annual Cyber Leader Summit at Landing Forty-Two in London’s iconic Leadenhall Building. The summit convened influential figures from the cybersecurity, law enforcement, and enterprise communities to explore the rapidly evolving threat landscape and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Key discussions focused on the urgent need for proactive, resilience-focused…
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NATO members aim for spending 5% of GDP on defense, with 1.5% eligible for cyber
NATO states agreed to each spend 5% of their GDP on defense within a decade, including a chunk that could go toward civilian cybersecurity efforts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nato-agreement-5percent-gdp-defense-spending-cyber
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PUBLOAD and Pubshell Malware Used in Mustang Panda’s Tibet-Specific Attack
A China-linked threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been attributed to a new cyber espionage campaign directed against the Tibetan community.The spear-phishing attacks leveraged topics related to Tibet, such as the 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT), China’s education policy in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), and a recently published book by the…
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Microsoft Teams to Auto-Detect Work Location Using Company Wi-Fi
Microsoft Teams is set to introduce a new feature that will automatically detect and set users’ work locations when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi network, marking a significant step forward in streamlining the hybrid workplace experience. The feature, scheduled for general availability in early September 2025, will be available for both Windows and Mac…
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Leeds United And Reflectiz Partner To Share Insights On Proactive Web Security After Cyber Attack
Leeds, UK, June 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Leeds United FC, a globally recognized football club, and Reflectiz, a leading provider ofproactive web security, today announced an upcoming webinar titled >>Beyond the Breach:How Leeds United Achieved Proactive Web Security After a Magecart Attack.
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US Falling Behind China in Exploit Production
Cyber operations have become critical to national security, but the United States has fallen behind in one significant area, exploit production, while China has built up a significant lead. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/us-falling-behind-china-exploit-production
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, awareness, cisa, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dos, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iran, ivanti, malware, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, military, mitre, monitoring, network, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsTenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and…
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United Natural Foods says week-long cyber incident will impact quarterly income
UNFI, the biggest supplier to Whole Foods stores, reported that its income will take a hit for the quarter that ends in August because of a recent cyberattack that disrupted operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/united-natural-foods-cyber-incident-q4-impact
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Let’s Encrypt Launches 6-Day Certificates for IP-Based SSL Encryption
Let’s Encrypt, the world-renowned free Certificate Authority (CA), is on the verge of a significant milestone: issuing SSL/TLS certificates for IP addresses, a long-awaited feature that promises to enhance security for a broader range of internet-connected devices and services. In a recent update, Let’s Encrypt staff member JamesLE announced that the organization is preparing to…
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Hawaiian Airlines Targeted in Cyberattack, Systems Compromised
Hawaiian Airlines is responding to a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted parts of its information technology infrastructure, the company confirmed Thursday. While the full extent and nature of the attack remain undisclosed, the airline emphasized that flight operations continue safely and on schedule, and that the safety and security of guests and employees remain…
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Hunt Electronic DVR Vulnerability Leaves Admin Credentials Unprotected
A newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Hunt Electronics’ hybrid DVRs has left thousands of surveillance systems dangerously exposed, with administrator credentials accessible in plaintext to anyone on the internet. Security researchers have assigned this flaw the identifier CVE-2025-6561, and it carries a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.8, underscoring the urgent need for immediate action…
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APT36 Hackers Launching Cyberattacks on Government Entities, Financial Sectors, and Critical Systems
Tags: apt, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, threat, usa, vulnerabilityThe cyber threat group APT-C-36, widely known as Blind Eagle, has been orchestrating sophisticated cyberattacks targeting a range of sectors across Latin America, with a pronounced focus on Colombian organizations. This group has consistently zeroed in on government institutions, financial organizations, and critical infrastructure, exploiting vulnerabilities with a blend of technical prowess and social engineering.…
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Windows Says Goodbye to Blue Screen of Death, Introduces Black Screen
After nearly four decades as a symbol of frustration and failure for PC users worldwide, Microsoft is officially retiring the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a new, sleeker Black Screen of Death. The change, set to roll out later this summer with Windows 11 version 24H2, marks the most significant visual…
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Mitsubishi Electric AC Flaw Lets Hackers Remotely Control Systems
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in multiple Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning systems, potentially allowing hackers to bypass authentication and remotely control affected units. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-3699, was disclosed by Mitsubishi Electric on June 26, 2025, and has been assigned a maximum CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating its severity. Authentication Bypass…
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APT42 impersonates cyber professionals to phish Israeli academics and journalists
Iran-linked APT42 targets Israeli experts with phishing attacks, posing as security professionals to steal email credentials and 2FA codes. Iran-linked group APT42 (aka Educated Manticore, Charming Kitten, and Mint Sandstorm) is targeting Israeli journalists, cybersecurity experts, and academics with phishing attacks, posing as security professionals to steal email credentials and 2FA codes, according to Check Point.…
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Pre-Auth Flaw in MongoDB Server Allows Attackers to Cause DoS
A critical pre-authentication vulnerability (CVE-2025-6709) in MongoDB Server enables unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by exploiting improper input validation in OIDC authentication. The flaw allows malicious actors to crash database servers by sending specially crafted JSON payloads containing specific date values, causing invariant failures and server crashes. This vulnerability affects MongoDB Server versions…
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University Student Charged for Alleged Hacking and Data Theft
A 27-year-old former student of Western Sydney University has been charged with a string of cyber offences, following an extensive investigation into a series of cyber attacks that have plagued the institution since 2021. The arrest comes after a coordinated operation by the NSW Police Cybercrime Squad under Strike Force Docker, working in partnership with…
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‘Cyber Fattah’ Hacktivist Group Leaks Saudi Games Data
As tensions in the Middle East rise, hacktivist groups are coming out of the woodwork with their own agendas, leading to notable shifts in the hacktivist threat landscape. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cyber-fattah-hacktivist-leaks-saudi-games-data
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Open VSX Marketplace Flaw Enables Millions of Developers at Risk of Supply Chain Attacks
Tags: attack, control, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, marketplace, open-source, risk, supply-chain, vulnerabilityA newly disclosed critical vulnerability in the Open VSX Registry, the open-source marketplace for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, has put millions of developers worldwide at risk of devastating supply chain attacks. The flaw, discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Koi Security, could have allowed attackers to seize control of the entire extensions marketplace, enabling…