Tag: cyber
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Felicity Oswald, chief operating officer at UK’s NCSC, set to leave cyber agency
Tags: cyberFelicity Oswald will leave Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre in September and join the Girlguiding charity as its new chief executive. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/felicity-oswald-ncsc-coo-uk
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Microsoft Teams Adds Feature for Admins to Control 365 Certified Apps with Custom Rules
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Microsoft Teams, empowering administrators with enhanced control over third-party app availability through new rule-based settings in the Teams admin center. This change”, detailed in Microsoft’s recent Message Center update (MC1085133)”, is set to begin global rollout in mid-August 2025, with completion expected by early September 2025. The…
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Authorities Charge 25-Year-Old British National Linked to IntelBroker Hacks
In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, U.S. and French authorities have charged and detained 25-year-old British national Kai West, believed to be the notorious hacker known as “IntelBroker.” West was arrested in France in February and is currently awaiting extradition to the United States, where he faces multiple federal charges related to…
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Cybercriminals Exploit LLM Models to Enhance Hacking Activities
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging large language models (LLMs) to amplify their hacking operations, utilizing both uncensored versions of these AI systems and custom-built criminal variants. LLMs, known for their ability to generate human-like text, write code, and solve complex problems, have become integral to various industries. However, their potential for misuse is evident as malicious…
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HPE OneView for VMware vCenter Vulnerability Allows Elevated Access
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has issued a critical security bulletin warning customers of a significant vulnerability in its OneView for VMware vCenter (OV4VC) software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-37101, could allow attackers with only read-only privileges to escalate their access and perform administrative actions, putting enterprise IT environments at risk. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability, detailed…
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Iranian Spear-Phishing Attack Impersonates Google, Outlook, and Yahoo Domains
Check Point Research has uncovered a renewed global spear-phishing campaign orchestrated by the Iranian threat actor Educated Manticore, also known as APT42, Charming Kitten, and Mint Sandstorm. Linked to the IRGC Intelligence Organization, this group has intensified its operations amid growing Iran-Israel tensions, targeting high-value individuals with meticulously crafted attacks. The campaign, which has seen…
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Chinese Hackers Deploy Pubload Malware Using Tibetan Community Lures and Weaponized Filenames
IBM X-Force researchers have uncovered a series of targeted cyberattacks orchestrated by the China-aligned threat actor Hive0154. Throughout 2025, this group has been deploying the Pubload malware, a potent backdoor, through meticulously crafted phishing lures aimed at the Tibetan community. The timing of these campaigns is particularly notable, coinciding with significant events such as the…
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US University Targeted by Androxgh0st Botnet Operators for C2 Logger Hosting
CloudSEK’s TRIAD team has made the shocking discovery that the Androxgh0st botnet is a persistent and dynamic cyberthreat. It has targeted a subdomain of the University of California, San Diego, specifically the “USArhythms” portal associated with the USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team for the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, to host its command-and-control…
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Cybercriminals Use TeamFiltration Pentesting Framework to Breach Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and More
Tags: breach, cyber, cybercrime, data-breach, exploit, framework, malicious, microsoft, penetration-testing, threat, toolProofpoint threat researchers have exposed an active account takeover (ATO) campaign, dubbed UNK_SneakyStrike, exploiting the TeamFiltration pentesting framework to target Microsoft Entra ID user accounts. Since December 2024, this malicious operation has impacted over 80,000 user accounts across hundreds of organizations, achieving several successful breaches. UNK_SneakyStrike Campaign The attackers have weaponized TeamFiltration a tool originally…
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French Authorities Arrest Four with Suspected Ties to Notorious BreachForums
The hackers are also suspected of being behind several cyber-attacks, including against the French Football Federation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/french-authorities-arrest-four/
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How NHIs Give You the Freedom to Choose Secure Solutions
Why is NHI Freedom Paramount in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Have you ever stopped to consider how secure your network really is? With the surge in cyber threats, the need for comprehensive security management is more critical than ever. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) come into the picture as a robust security solution imperative to any organization’s cybersecurity……
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Creating an Impenetrable Secrets Vault for Your Business
Why is the Management of Non-Human Identities and Secrets Crucial for Business Protection? Could your organization withstand a security breach? With the exponential growth, the risk of cyber threats has equally increased, making cybersecurity non-negotiable. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets management stand out as vital components in creating an impenetrable secrets vault for secure business……
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Iranian APT35 Hackers Targeting Israeli Tech Experts with AI-Powered Phishing Attacks
An Iranian state-sponsored hacking group associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been linked to a spear-phishing campaign targeting journalists, high-profile cyber security experts, and computer science professors in Israel.”In some of those campaigns, Israeli technology and cyber security professionals were approached by attackers who posed as fictitious assistants to First seen on…
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Interpol Warns of Rapid Rise in Cybercrime on African Continent
Interpol claims cybercrime has risen sharply in Africa with cyber-offences accounting for a medium-to-high share of all crime First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-warns-rapid-rise/
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Cyber Criminals Exploit Open-Source Tools to Compromise Financial Institutions Across Africa
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a series of cyber attacks targeting financial organizations across Africa since at least July 2023 using a mix of open-source and publicly available tools to maintain access.Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is tracking the activity under the moniker CL-CRI-1014, where “CL” refers to “cluster” and “CRI” stands for “criminal…
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Researchers Demonstrate Windows Registry Manipulation via C++ Program
Cybersecurity researchers have developed a C++ program demonstrating how attackers manipulate the Windows Registry to establish persistence, evade defenses, and alter system behavior. This technique, central to many cyberattacks, exploits the registry’s role as Windows’ configuration database. The program uses Windows API functions to modify registry keys, simulating tactics employed by real-world malware while highlighting…
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IBM i Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in IBM i, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with administrator rights. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36004, affects IBM Facsimile Support for i across multiple versions of the IBM i operating system, raising concerns for organizations relying on this platform for business-critical operations. Vulnerability…
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CISA Issues Alert on ControlID iDSecure Flaws Enabling Bypass Authentication
Tags: access, authentication, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, flaw, infrastructure, leak, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding critical vulnerabilities in ControlID’s iDSecure On-premises software, a widely used vehicle control and access management platform. The alert, designated ICSA-25-175-05 and released on June 24, 2025, highlights multiple security flaws that could allow attackers to bypass authentication, leak sensitive data, and perform…
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Building cyber resilience in always-on industrial environments
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Tim Sattler, CISO at Jungheinrich, discusses the cybersecurity risks tied to smart warehouses and industrial control systems. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/26/tim-sattler-jungheinrich-industrial-environments-cybersecurity/
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MOVEit Transfer Systems Hit by Wave of Attacks Using Over 100 Unique IPs
A dramatic surge in scanning and exploitation activity targeting Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer file-sharing platform has alarmed cybersecurity researchers and enterprise defenders worldwide. Over the past 90 days, threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has detected 682 unique IP addresses targeting MOVEit Transfer systems, with the most intense activity beginning on May 27, 2025″, when scanning activity…
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Charming Kitten APT Tries Spying on Israeli Cybersecurity Experts
Israel’s cyber pros are having to put theory into practice, as a notorious nation-state APT sponsored by Iran targets them with spear-phishing attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/iran-apt-spying-israeli-cybersecurity-experts
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Stadtverwaltung in Schottland
Cyber Incident, June 2025 First seen on glasgow.gov.uk Jump to article: glasgow.gov.uk/serviceimpact
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Authorities Arrest Five Operators Behind Infamous BreachForums Cybercrime Hub
In a sweeping crackdown that has sent shockwaves through the global cybercrime community, French authorities have arrested five key operators behind BreachForums, one of the world’s most notorious online marketplaces for stolen data. The arrests mark a significant victory for international law enforcement in the fight against digital crime and data trafficking. The operation, led…
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LinuxFest Northwest: Operating System Upgrades In A High Performance Computing Environment
Author/Presenter: Joe Ryan (High Performance Computing Systems Engineer, Institute for Cyber Enabled Research (ICER) at Michigan State University Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Bellingham Technical…
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Smashing Security podcast #423: Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs
In this episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham unravels Operation Endgame – the surprisingly stylish police crackdown that is seizing botnets, mocking malware authors with anime videos, and taunting cybercriminals via Telegram. And BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy joins us to talk about “Ctrl-Alt-Chaos”, his new book diving into the murky world of teenage…
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Short-term extension of expiring cyber information-sharing law could be on the table
Time is running short for Congress to renew the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-2015-bill-extension-2025/
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US Warns of Iranian Cyber Threats as Tensions Rise Over Middle East Conflict
Pro-Iranian hacktivists targeted Trump’s Truth Social after U.S. airstrikes, underscoring the growing cyber threat as Middle East tensions escalate. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/iranian-cyberattacks-truth-social-airstrikes/
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New Malware Discovered Using Prompt Injection to Manipulate AI Models in the Wild
Researchers have uncovered a new malware sample in the wild that employs a unique and unconventional evasion tactic: prompt injection aimed at manipulating AI models used in malware analysis. Dubbed >>Skynet
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Multiple Brother Device Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Execute Arbitrary HTTP Requests
A zero-day research project has uncovered eight new vulnerabilities in multifunction printers (MFPs) and related devices from Brother Industries, Ltd., affecting a staggering 748 models across five major vendors, including Brother, FUJIFILM Business Innovation, Ricoh, Toshiba Tec Corporation, and Konica Minolta, Inc. This extensive impact, detailed in a coordinated release with JPCERT/CC after over a…