Tag: cyber
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Cybercriminals left hanging as Victoria’s Secret bounces back
Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret says that it has restored all of its critical systems and is fully operational again, three weeks after revealing it had been hit by a cyber attack. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/cybercriminals-left-hanging-as-victorias-secret-bounces-back/
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Google Cloud Donates A2A Protocol to Linux Foundation for Smarter, Secure Communication
In a landmark move for the artificial intelligence industry, Google Cloud has donated its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation, marking a significant step toward open, secure, and interoperable communication between AI agents. The announcement was made at the Open Source Summit North America, where the Linux Foundation unveiled the formation of the Agent2Agent…
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APT28 Uses Signal Chat to Deploy BEARDSHELL Malware and COVENANT in Ukraine
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new cyber attack campaign by the Russia-linked APT28 (aka UAC-0001) threat actors using Signal chat messages to deliver two new malware families dubbed BEARDSHELL and COVENANT.BEARDSHELL, per CERT-UA, is written in C++ and offers the ability to download and execute PowerShell scripts, as…
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NSFOCUS was Selected as a Representative Provider of Gartner® “Innovation Insight: Adversarial Exposure Validation in China”
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24, 2025 Recently, Gartner released the 2025 “Innovation Insight: Adversarial Exposure Validation in China”¹, NSFOCUS was selected as a Representative Provider for its adversarial exposure validation (AEV) capability in the continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) service. Why has ASM become a pain point for enterprises? Asset data is scattered and lacks…The…
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Common Good Cyber Fund launches to support nonprofits protecting the internet
The Common Good Cyber Fund is a new effort to support cybersecurity that protects everyone, especially those most at risk of harassment, harm, or coercion. It has the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/24/common-good-cyber-fund-initiative/
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LapDogs Hackers Compromise 1,000 SOHO Devices Using Custom Backdoor for Stealthy Attacks
Security researchers at SecurityScorecard have uncovered a sprawling cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated by the LapDogs Operational Relay Box (ORB) Network, a sophisticated infrastructure compromising over 1,000 devices worldwide. Identified as a key tool for China-Nexus threat actors, LapDogs primarily targets Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices, particularly Linux-based systems, to facilitate covert operations. This…
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Advanced Malware Campaign Targets WordPress and WooCommerce Sites with Hidden Skimmers
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign during a routine site cleanup, revealing a family of malicious code targeting WordPress and WooCommerce platforms. This campaign, which dates back to September 2023 as per their Threat Intelligence platform, showcases a dynamic and evolving framework with over 20 distinct samples. Sophisticated Malware Framework The…
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NCSC Urges Experts to Join Cyber Advisor Program
Tags: cyberThe NCSC says its Cyber Advisor program is not growing fast enough First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-urges-experts-join-cyber/
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China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targets Canadian Telecom companies
Canada and FBI warn of China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targeting Canadian telecom firms in ongoing cyber espionage operations. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI warn that China-linked APT cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon, is targeting Canadian telecom firms in espionage attacks. The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, active for 12 years, has targeted…
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U.S. warns of incoming cyber threats following Iran airstrikes
U.S. warns of cyberattacks by pro-Iranian groups after launching airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites amid the Iran Israel war starting June 13, 2025. The Iran conflict raises cyber threat levels in the U.S., with likely low-level attacks by pro-Iranian hacktivists and possible state-linked cyber activity. Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump called…
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OWASP Launches AI Testing Guide to Uncover Vulnerabilities in AI Systems
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a cornerstone of modern industry, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has announced the release of its AI Testing Guide”, a comprehensive framework designed to help organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. This initiative addresses the growing need for specialized security, privacy, and ethical testing as…
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Aviatrix Cloud Controller Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution via Authentication Bypass
Tags: attack, authentication, cloud, cyber, flaw, injection, mandiant, password, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, software, vulnerabilityA Mandiant Red Team engagement has uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Aviatrix Controller”, cloud networking software used to manage multi-cloud environments. The flaws enable full system compromise through an authentication bypass (CVE-2025-2171) followed by authenticated command injection (CVE-2025-2172). Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-2171) The attack chain begins with a weak password reset mechanism. Attackers can brute-force 6-digit…
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Cyber Intel Pros and Hobbyists Can Now Report Threats Anonymously
Draugnet is a new anonymous threat reporting platform built for the MISP ecosystem First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-intel-report-threats/
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Iranian cyber threats overhyped, but CISOs can’t afford to let down their guard
DDoS attacks are the biggest threat: Perhaps Iran’s most prominent cyber tool is distributed denial of service (DDoS), usually in conjunction with so-called hacktivist groups.Hours after the US strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and other watchdogs confirmed that an Iranian-aligned hacktivist group called “313 Team” claimed responsibility for a…
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WinRAR Vulnerability Exploited with Malicious Archives to Execute Code
Tags: cve, cvss, cyber, exploit, flaw, malicious, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerability, windowsA newly disclosed vulnerability in RARLAB’s WinRAR, the widely used file compression utility for Windows, has put millions of users at risk of remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-6218 and assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code simply by convincing a victim to open a…
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New Echo Chamber Attack Breaks AI Models Using Indirect Prompts
A groundbreaking AI jailbreak technique, dubbed the >>Echo Chamber Attack,
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Notepad++ Vulnerability Allows Full System Takeover, PoC Released
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-49144) in Notepad++ v8.8.1 enables attackers to achieve full system control through a supply-chain attack. The flaw exploits the installer’s insecure search path behavior, allowing unprivileged users to escalate privileges toNT AUTHORITY\SYSTEMwith minimal user interaction. This marks one of the most severe vulnerabilities discovered in the popular text editor, with…
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New Echo Chamber Attack Breaks AI Models Using Indirect Prompts
A groundbreaking AI jailbreak technique, dubbed the >>Echo Chamber Attack,
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Iranian Cyber Threat Escalation: Preparing for Asymmetric Response through Adversarial Validation Emulation
Amid rising tensions after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, experts warn of increased Iranian cyber retaliation. With limited conventional options, Iran is expected to rely on cyberattacks against U.S. infrastructure and defense sectors. DHS has issued alerts on threats from state-backed hackers and proxies. AttackIQ continues to help organizations test and strengthen…
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China-linked Salt Typhoon Exploits Critical Cisco Vulnerability to Target Canadian Telecom
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued an advisory warning of cyber attacks mounted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon actors to breach major global telecommunications providers as part of a cyber espionage campaign.The attackers exploited a critical Cisco IOS XE software (CVE-2023-20198, CVSS score: 10.0) to…
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Successful Military Attacks are Driving Nation States to Cyber Options
Tags: attack, china, communications, computing, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, government, healthcare, infrastructure, iran, korea, middle-east, military, north-korea, russia, service, tactics, technology, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareWith daring military attacks, kinetic warfare is shifting the balance of power in regions across the globe, upending the perception of power projection. Powerful nations are reeling from the impacts of bold assaults and seeking additional methods to drive foreign policy”Š”, “Šcyber may look as an appealing asymmetric warfare capability that is worth doubling-down on.…
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Gain Confidence in Your IAM Strategy with NHIs
Why is Confidence in Security the Cornerstone for an Effective IAM Strategy? Confidence in security, particularly in Identity and Access Management (IAM), is essential for any organization where data breaches and cyber threats are commonplace. The question is, how can you build such confidence? The answer lies in understanding and effectively managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs)……
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Keeping Your Cloud Data Safe with Better NHI Practices
Can we redefine cloud data safety? The increased shift to the cloud has expanded the playing field for cyber threats. This amplifies the urgency for superior security strategies, with Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management playing critical roles. But is enough being done to fortify cybersecurity protocols for NHIs? Are effective NHI practices being observed?……
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Heightened Cyber Threat from Iran Sparks Urgent Calls for Vigilance and Mitigation
Following last week’s U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, cybersecurity experts and government officials are now warning of a possible digital retaliation, a surge in cyber threats originating from Iran. On June 22, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin warning of a >>heightened threat environment
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Blackpoint Founder Jon Murchison Talks CEO Transition, Acquisition Strategy And Getting ‘Back To My Basics’
Blackpoint Cyber has named Gagan Singh as the company’s new CEO with founder and now former CEO Jon Murchison departing the C-suite for the newly created role of executive chairman. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/blackpoint-founder-jon-murchison-talks-ceo-transition-acquisition-strategy-and-getting-back-to-my-basics
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How US Cyber Ops May Have Assisted the Midnight Hammer Strike
Analysts Say CYBERCOM Likely Played a Major Role in Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites. The United States’ Midnight Hammer missile strike that hit three key Iranian nuclear sites likely involved significant support from U.S. Cyber Command, analysts told Information Security Media Group, after officials credited the unit for taking part in the military operation. First…
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Widening Middle Eastern war increases cyber risk
With the entry of the US into the widening Middle Eastern conflict, cyber risk is likely to increase across the board. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626454/Widening-Middle-Eastern-war-increases-cyber-risk
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Google Integrates GenAI to Counter Indirect Prompt Injection Attack Vectors
Google has revealed a thorough protection technique aimed at indirect prompt injection attacks, a subtle but powerful threat, marking a major advancement in cybersecurity in the age of generative AI. Unlike direct prompt injections, where malicious commands are overtly inserted into AI prompts, indirect injections embed harmful instructions within external data sources such as emails,…