Tag: cyber
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Cyberangriff auf einen Hersteller von Zelten in Indiana, USA
Anchor Industries Evansville cyber attack under investigation First seen on eu.courierpress.com Jump to article: eu.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2025/06/05/anchor-industries-evansville-cyber-attack-play-ransomware-ransom-security-cybersecurity-news-indiana/84027576007/
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Interlock Begins Leaking Kettering Health’s Stolen Data
Ohio-Based Organization Says It’s Making Progress Restoring IT, Beefing Up Security. Cybercrime group Interlock has begun publishing some of the 941-gbytes of data the gang claims to have stolen in a disruptive May attack on Kettering Health. The Ohio-based healthcare organization is making IT system restoration progress and cyber enhancements, but is still recovering. First…
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Trump’s national cyber director nominee dodges criticism of funding cuts
Tags: cyberSean Cairncross said his managerial experience has prepared him well to lead a relatively new White House cyber unit. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sean-cairncross-national-cyber-director-confirmation-hearing/749993/
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Water utilities mitigate equipment flaws after researchers find widespread exposures
Censys researchers said hundreds of water treatment facilities have taken steps to protect against malicious cyber intrusions. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/water-utilities-mitigate-flaws-find-exposures/749980/
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Texas Cyber Command signed into law
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/texas-cyber-command-signed-into-law
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Iranian APT ‘BladedFeline’ Remains Hidden in Networks for 8 Years
ESET researchers have uncovered the persistent activities of BladedFeline, an Iranian-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, which has maintained covert access to the networks of Kurdish and Iraqi government officials for nearly eight years. First identified in 2017 through attacks on the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), BladedFeline has since evolved into a sophisticated cyberespionage entity,…
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New Chaos RAT Targets Linux and Windows Users to Steal Sensitive Data
A new wave of cyber threats has emerged with the discovery of updated variants of Chaos RAT, a notorious open-source remote administration tool (RAT) first identified in 2022. As reported by Acronis TRU researchers in their recent 2025 analysis, this malware continues to evolve, targeting both Linux and Windows environments with sophisticated capabilities for espionage…
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Trump’s cyber czar pick grilled over CISA cuts: ‘If we have a cyber 9/11, you’re the guy’
Plus: Plankey’s confirmation process ‘temporarily delayed’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/05/trump_cyber_nominee_cairncross/
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Trump’s national cyber director nominee grilled about his resume, proposed spending cuts
In his Senate confirmation hearing, national cyber director nominee Sean Cairncross faced questions about his lack of cybersecurity experience and how the government would operate with vastly reduced cybersecurity resources. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sean-cairncross-oncd-nominee-senate-confirmation-hearing
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Everyone’s on the cyber target list
In this week’s newsletter, Martin emphasizes that awareness, basic cyber hygiene and preparation are essential for everyone, and highlights Talos’ discovery of the new PathWiper malware. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/everyones-on-the-cyber-target-list/
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ViperSoftX Malware Enhances Modularity, Stealth, and Persistence Techniques
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed the emergence of new PowerShell-based malware samples circulating in underground forums and threat-hunting communities, marking a significant evolution of the notorious ViperSoftX stealer. This updated variant, building on its 2024 predecessor, showcases remarkable advancements in modularity, stealth, and persistence mechanisms, posing a heightened threat to cryptocurrency users and enterprises. Detailed analysis…
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China Accuses Taiwan of Operating APT Groups with US Support
China has accused Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of orchestrating a series of sophisticated cyber attacks through Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. Referred to as >>T-APTs,
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Top US cyber officials face divergent paths after Senate confirmation
Tags: china, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, incident, incident response, iran, jobs, russia, strategy, technology, threatDivergent strategies moving forward: The road ahead appears paved with opportunity for Cairncross, while Plankey faces a narrower path of contraction and clean-up at CISA.”This is a perfect opportunity for the NCD [national cyber director] position to work,” Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation’s Montgomery said. “You have a National Security Council focused on the…
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Sean Cairncross has policy coordination in mind if confirmed as national cyber director
The nominee, who doesn’t have as much cyber experience as his predecessors, also touted his credentials and views on current threats during his Senate confirmation hearing. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/sean-cairncross-has-policy-coordination-in-mind-if-confirmed-as-national-cyber-director/
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Beware of Fake Zoom Client Downloads Granting Attackers Access to Your Computer
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx have become indispensable for remote work, enabling seamless communication with colleagues and clients. However, their widespread adoption has also made them prime targets for cybercriminals. A recent phishing campaign exploiting the popularity of Zoom has surfaced, tricking users into downloading…
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WordPress Admins Cautioned About Fake Cache Plugin Stealing Admin Credentials
A newly identified malicious plugin, dubbed >>wp-runtime-cache,
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Elevating the CISO to Business Enabler With CRQ – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/elevating-the-ciso-to-business-enabler-with-crq-kovrr/
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Hackers Are Stealing Salesforce Data, Google Warns
By Christy Lynch This post summarizes the June 4, 2025 threat intelligence update from Google and offers additional recommendations from Reveal Security based on similar and recently observed attack patterns targeting SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure. Reveal Security monitors the overall cyber landscape for unique threats that can evade legacy detection methodologies. This UNC6040 campaign…
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#Infosec2025: DNS Hijacking, A Major Cyber Threat for the UK Government
During Infosecurity Europe 2025, Nick Woodcraft, from the UK Government, shared his experience in implementing measures to protect domains within the .gov.uk DNS namespace First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-dns-hijacking-uk/
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Odoo Employee Database Allegedly Exposed and Put Up for Sale on Dark Web
A data breach has reportedly struck Odoo, a leading Belgian provider of open-source business management software. On June 5, 2025, a 63.4MB employee database”, allegedly sourced through a “collaborative effort with a senior insider””, was advertised for sale on a dark web forum. The seller is demanding $25,000 in Monero (XMR) or Bitcoin (BTC) for…
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Members of ViLE Hacker Group Arrested for Hacking DEA Portal
Two members of the cybercriminal group “ViLE” were sentenced this week in Brooklyn federal court for their roles in a high-profile hacking and extortion scheme targeting a U.S. federal law enforcement web portal. Sagar Steven Singh, known online as “Weep,” received a 27-month prison sentence, while Nicholas Ceraolo, also known as “Convict,” “Anon,” and “Ominous,”…
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#Infosec2025: Know Your Audience to Make an Impact, CISOs Tell Their Peers
A panel of CISOs at Infosecurity Europe urged their peers to use risk management and clear communication to tame a chaotic cyber landscape First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-know-your-audience/
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Bipartisan bill proposes $50M cyber threat analysis program for energy sector
“Our national security depends on a resilient and secure energy grid,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo. Experts say the new effort would be welcomed by the private sector. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/bipartisan-legislation-proposes-cyber-threat-analysis-program-energy-sector/749923/
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Microsoft’s Free Cyber Security Support to European Governments Reflects ‘Deep, Enduring, Unwavering’ Commitment
Microsoft is helping Europe fight AI-based cyberattacks with a free security program tailored for governments. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-european-security-program/
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Microsoft Offers Free Cyber Security Support to European Governments Targeted By State-Sponsored Hackers
Microsoft is helping Europe fight AI-based cyberattacks with a free security program tailored for governments. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-european-security-program/
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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New evidence links long-running hacking group to Indian government
Two cybersecurity companies issued reports tying a cyber-espionage group known as Bitter or TA397 more directly to the Indian government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-cyber-espionage-bitter-ta397
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TA397 Hackers Exploits Scheduled Tasks to Deploy Malware on Targeted Systems
A recent in-depth analysis by Proofpoint Threat Research has shed light on the sophisticated operations of TA397, also known as Bitter, a suspected state-backed threat actor highly likely aligned with Indian intelligence interests. Identified as an espionage-focused group, TA397 has been actively targeting entities across Europe and Asia, particularly those with connections to China, Pakistan,…