Tag: cyber
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TokenBreak Exploit Tricks AI Models Using Minimal Input Changes
HiddenLayer’s security research team has uncovered TokenBreak, a novel attack technique that bypasses AI text classification models by exploiting tokenization strategies. This vulnerability affects models designed to detect malicious inputs like prompt injection, spam, and toxic content, leaving protected systems exposed to attacks they were meant to prevent. Technical Breakdown of TokenBreak According to the…
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WebDAV Remote Code Execution 0-Day Actively Exploited, PoC Released
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft’s Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) protocol, tracked as CVE-2025-33053, has been actively exploited by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Stealth Falcon since March 2025. The flaw, patched in June’s Patch Tuesday, enables remote code execution (RCE) via manipulated .url shortcut files and has been linked to attacks…
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Apple Zero-Click Flaw in Messages Exploited to Spy on Journalists Using Paragon Spyware
Apple has disclosed that a now-patched security flaw present in its Messages app was actively exploited in the wild to target civil society members in sophisticated cyber attacks.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-43200, was addressed on February 10, 2025, as part of iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura…
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NSFOCUS Earns ISO 27701:2019 Privacy Information Management System Certification
Santa Clara, Calif. Jun 13, 2025 NSFOCUS, a global provider of intelligent hybrid security solutions, announced today that it has attained ISO 27701:2019 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification. ISO/IEC 27701 extends the ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system to address global privacy protection needs, establishing a unified international standard for information security, privacy,…The post…
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Don’t Click >>Unsubscribe<< links blindly It May Leads to Loss of Credentials
Imagine your inbox is overflowing with promotional emails”, some from familiar companies, others less so. The temptation is real: click “unsubscribe” to stop the relentless stream. But what if that single click could lead to stolen credentials, malware on your device, or simply signal attackers that you’re an active and vulnerable target? Recent warnings from…
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Industry Veterans and New Talent Recognised at European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2025
The winners of the European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards were announced at a ceremony held at Novotel ExCeL, as part of Pulse Conference’s Cyber 100 event on the 4th June 2025. The awards celebrated the industry’s best blogs, podcasts and vlogs, as well as the exceptional talent who contribute to these forums. The award ceremony was…
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LevelBlue Buys Aon Cyber Unit for Global IR, Litigation Help
300-Person Acquisition Expands Managed Services, Adds Legal and Forensics Expertise. The acquisition of Aon’s 300-person cyber unit enhances LevelBlue’s incident response and managed security services. It brings legal experience, global coverage and new law firm partnerships to strengthen its channel strategy and customer support, said CEO Bob McCullen. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Erie Insurance Tells SEC It’s Responding to a Cyber Incident
Multi-Line Insurance Company Warns Customers of Potential Scams. Erie Indemnity Corp., which offers a wide range of insurance including Medicare supplements and cyber coverage, has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it has been responding to a cyber incident since last weekend. The company is also warning customers of potential scams. First seen…
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Hands-on IT experience more valuable in cyber hiring, study finds
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/hands-on-it-experience-more-valuable-in-cyber-hiring-study-finds
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Adversaries evolve: Translating M-Trends 2025 into cyber resilience strategies
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/adversaries-evolve-translating-m-trends-2025-into-cyber-resilience-strategies
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From trojans to quantum leaps: An inside look at this week’s cyber mayhem
Tags: cyberFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/from-trojans-to-quantum-leaps-an-inside-look-at-this-weeks-cyber-mayhem
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Cybercriminals Exploiting Expired Discord Invite Links to Deploy Multi-Stage Malware
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting a little-known flaw in Discord’s invitation system, enabling cybercriminals to hijack expired or deleted invite links and redirect unsuspecting users to malicious servers. This attack chain, discovered by Check Point Research, leverages trusted cloud services and advanced evasion techniques to deliver powerful malware, with a particular…
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Supply chain security faces new uncertainty amid President Trump’s cyber EO
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/supply-chain-security-faces-new-uncertainty-amid-president-trumps-cyber-eo
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Threat Actors Exploit DeepSeek-R1 Popularity to Target Windows Device Users
A new, highly sophisticated cyberattack campaign is targeting users seeking to download the popular language model DeepSeek-R1, exploiting global interest in large language models (LLMs). Kaspersky researchers have uncovered that threat actors are utilizing malvertising and phishing tactics to distribute previously unknown malware, named BrowserVenom, capable of hijacking victims’ web traffic and stealing sensitive information.…
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OpenPGP.js Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Message Signature Verification
A critical vulnerability in OpenPGP.js, a widely used JavaScript library for encrypted messaging and digital signatures, has been patched after researchers discovered it allowed attackers to spoof message signatures, potentially undermining the trust model of public key cryptography. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-47934, was uncovered by security researchers Edoardo Geraci and Thomas Rinsma of Codean…
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Windows Defender Bypass Using PowerShell and Registry Edits in CyberEYE RAT
A newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT) named CyberEye is making waves in the cybersecurity community for its sophisticated capabilities and its reliance on Telegram, the popular messaging platform, as its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. First detected in the wild in May 2025, CyberEye is distributed under various names, including TelegramRAT, and is rapidly gaining traction among cybercriminals…
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Why AI Needs Stronger Laws, Not Just Smarter Tech
Andrea Isoni of AI Technologies on Certifications, Deepfakes and ISO 42001. AI misuse – from deepfakes to cyber incidents – continues to outpace regulation. Andrea Isoni, chief AI officer at AI Technologies discusses why stronger cyber laws, certification frameworks like ISO 42001 and risk-based prioritization are necessary to manage AI risks safely and compliantly. First…
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AitM Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365 and Google Aimed at Stealing Login Credentials
A dramatic escalation in phishing attacks leveraging Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) techniques has swept across organizations worldwide in early 2025, fueled by the rapid evolution and proliferation of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms. Sekoia researchers and threat intelligence teams are sounding the alarm as these attacks become more complex, harder to detect, and increasingly effective at bypassing even advanced…
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OneLogin AD Connector Vulnerabilities Expose Authentication Credentials
Tags: access, authentication, credentials, cyber, data-breach, flaw, identity, malicious, risk, service, vulnerabilityA critical security vulnerability in OneLogin’s Active Directory (AD) Connector service has exposed enterprise authentication systems to significant risk The flaw, now reportedly fixed, uncovered by SpecterOps allowed malicious actors to obtain authentication credentials, impersonate users, and access sensitive applications through OneLogin’s platform. OneLogin, a prominent identity and access management (IAM) solution, integrates with popular…
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Europe Is Elevating Cyber Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
Forrester’s McKay and van der Hout on How Regulations Are Driving Cyber Resilience. Security leaders worldwide are elevating resilience in cyber strategies, where Europe emerges as a frontrunner globally in protecting critical infrastructure. Driven by regulation such as NIS2 and DORA, its cybersecurity posture reflects strong resilience planning amid increasing disruptions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Threat Actors Using Bat Files to Deploy Quasar RAT
Remote Access Trojans (RATs)like Quasar have been a persistent threat for years, enabling attackers to control infected systems remotely. Recent SANS research has uncovered a new and particularly stealthy Quasar campaign, characterized by strong obfuscation and an innovative anti-sandbox technique. The infection begins with a batch (.bat) script attached to a seemingly harmless document. When…
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137,000 SoftBank Customers Affected by Data Leak from Third-Party Vendor
SoftBank has previously experienced significant data breaches. In 2004, the company confirmed that personal information on 4,517,039 customers had been leaked through two separate cases involving suspects Yuasa and Kimata. This historical incident demonstrates the scale of data security challenges telecommunications companies face. Current Data Protection Framework SoftBank has established comprehensive data protection policies following…
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Multiple GitLab Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Complete Account Takeover Risks
GitLab, the widely used DevSecOps platform, has released urgent security updates addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over user accounts, inject malicious code, and disrupt services. The new versions”, 18.0.2, 17.11.4, and 17.10.8 for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE)”, contain critical fixes, and administrators are strongly advised to…
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New Cybersecurity Executive Order: What You Need To Know
Tags: ai, cisa, cloud, communications, compliance, computing, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, fedramp, framework, government, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, network, office, privacy, programming, resilience, risk, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustA new cybersecurity Executive Order aims to modernize federal cybersecurity with key provisions for post-quantum encryption, AI risk and secure software development. On June 6, 2025, the White House released a new Executive Order (EO) aimed at modernizing the nation’s cybersecurity posture. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, the EO reinforces…
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Linux Malware Authors Targeting Cloud Environments with ELF Binaries
Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence division, has recently conducted investigations that have revealed a worrying trend: threat actors are increasingly creating and modifying Linux Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) malware to attack cloud infrastructure. With cloud adoption skyrocketing and Linux-based systems underpinning the vast majority of cloud workloads estimates suggest between 70% and…
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Insyde UEFI Application Vulnerability Enables Digital Certificate Injection Through NVRAM Variable
A critical vulnerability in Insyde H2O UEFI firmware (tracked as CVE-2025-XXXX) allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious digital certificates via an unprotected NVRAM variable. This flaw exposes millions of devices to pre-boot malware and kernel-level rootkits that evade traditional security monitoring. How SecureFlashCertData Undermines Secure Boot The vulnerability centers on improper…
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Outlook Vulnerability Allows Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code by Attackers
Microsoft confirmed a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-47176) in Microsoft Office Outlook, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code. Despite the “Remote Code Execution” title, the attack vector is local, requiring attackers to run code from a user’s own machine. However, the potential impact remains high for organizations, as successful exploitation can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and…
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Dems want watchdog study of two troubled federally-funded vulnerability tracking initiatives
The CVE program publishes standardized information about known cyber vulnerabilities, while the NVD is a storehouse for vulnerability management data. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/gao-vulnerability-management-letter-cve-nvd-bennie-thompson-zoe-lofgren/
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AI is Redefining Cyber Risk Quantification: Here’s What Every CISO Needs to Know
For years, security leaders have been stuck in a reporting loop: patch volumes, CVSS scores, and red-yellow-green dashboards. These are useful”¦ until they hit the boardroom. That’s when things fall apart. “What does a CVSS score of 9.8 mean for our revenue?” “How exposed are we to real-world loss?” “How much should we budget for……