Tag: cyber
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Tags: ai, china, cyber, cybersecurity, government, intelligence, microsoft, ransomware, russia, threatMicrosoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/microsoft-launches-free-security-program-for-european-governments/
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News alert: $198K in Grants Awarded to Boost Cybersecurity Workforce in Massachusetts
Boston, MA, Jun. 4, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) MassCyberCenter awarded $198,542 to four Massachusetts-based programs focused on preparing professionals for the cybersecurity workforce. MassTech provided the funds through the Alternative Cyber Career Education (ACE) “¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/news-alert-198k-in-grants-awarded-to-boost-cybersecurity-workforce-in-massachusetts/
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CrowdStrike’s former CTO on cyber rivalries and how automation can undermine security for early-stage startups
“One of the biggest vulnerabilities in companies is actually humans,” CrowdStrike co-founder and former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch told TechCrunch in this week’s episode of Equity. “The more you automate, the more opportunities there are for people to find vulnerabilities in your system.” With the $50 billion Chinese AI market potentially slipping out of reach for…
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Microsoft outlines three-pronged European cyber strategy
Microsoft chair Brad Smith outlines an expansive cyber programme targeting governments across Europe with enhanced threat intelligence and support First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625190/Microsoft-outlines-three-pronged-European-cyber-strategy
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Infosecurity 2025: SMEs feel on their own in the face of cyber attacks
Project findings to be presented at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlight vulnerability of SMEs to cyber attack First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625332/Infosecurity-2025-SMEs-feel-on-their-own-in-the-face-of-cyber-attacks
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Threat Actors Exploit Malware Loaders to Circumvent Android 13+ Accessibility Safeguards
Threat actors have successfully adapted to Google’s stringent accessibility restrictions introduced in Android 13 and later versions. These safeguards, rolled out in May 2022, were designed to prevent malicious applications from abusing accessibility services by blocking such access for sideloaded apps. However, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these protections, leveraging sophisticated malware loaders and…
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DCRat Targets Latin American Users to Steal Banking Credentials
IBM X-Force has uncovered a series of targeted email campaigns orchestrated by Hive0131, a financially motivated threat group likely originating from South America. Observed in early May 2025, these campaigns specifically target users in Colombia, masquerading as official notifications from The Judiciary of Colombia, particularly the Civil Circuit of Bogota. The attacks aim to deliver…
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New Eleven11bot Hacks 86,000 IP Cameras for Large-Scale DDoS Attack
The newly identified Eleven11bot malware has compromised over 86,000 IP cameras across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, transforming these devices into a massive botnet for launching large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This incident, detailed in the Q1 2025 DDoS overview from StormWall’s global scrubbing centers, underscores the escalating sophistication of cyber threats targeting Internet…
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Lumma Infostealer Developers Persist in Their Malicious Activities
Tags: credentials, cyber, cybercrime, group, infrastructure, malicious, malware, microsoft, service, toolA coordinated operation by Europol, the FBI, Microsoft, and other public and private sector partners targeted the Lumma infostealer, a prolific malware distributed via a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model. Known for stealing credentials and being a tool of choice for notorious cybercriminal groups like Scattered Spider, Angry Likho, and CoralRaider, Lumma’s infrastructure faced significant disruption. Starting…
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#Infosec2025: Cybersecurity Support Networks Too Fragmented for SMBs, Say Experts
Experts argue the case for “communities of support” to boost SMB cyber-resilience First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-cybersecurity-support/
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Aembit Recognized on the 2025 Rising in Cyber List of Top Cybersecurity Startups
Aembit, the workload identity and access management (IAM) company, today announced its inclusion in Rising in Cyber 2025, an independent list launched by Notable Capital to spotlight the 30 most promising cybersecurity startups shaping the future of security. Unlike traditional rankings, Rising in Cyber 2025 honorees were selected through a multi-stage process grounded in real-world validation.…
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Malicious ‘Sleeper Agent’ Browser Extensions Infected 1.5 Million Users Globally
LayerX, a cybersecurity firm, has uncovered a sophisticated network of malicious browser extensions, dubbed “sleeper agents,” that are currently installed on nearly 1.5 million devices worldwide. These extensions, masquerading as legitimate in-browser sound management tools, are built on a shared codebase and infrastructure, indicating a coordinated effort by a single developer or group. Despite their…
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Windows Authentication Coercion Attacks Present Major Risks to Enterprise Networks
Authentication coercion remains a potent attack vector in Windows environments, enabling attackers with even low-privileged domain accounts to force targeted systems, often high-value servers or domain controllers, to authenticate to attacker-controlled hosts. This technique is closely tied to NTLM and Kerberos relay attacks, where the coerced authentication session is intercepted and relayed to other services,…
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New Malware Attack Uses Malicious Chrome Edge Extensions to Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity experts from Positive Technologies’ Security Expert Center have uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign dubbed >>Phantom Enigma,
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APT37 Hackers Fake Academic Forum Invites to Deliver Malicious LNK Files via Dropbox Platform
The North Korean state-sponsored hacking group APT37 has launched a sophisticated spear phishing campaign in March 2025, targeting activists focused on North Korean issues. Disguised as invitations to an academic forum hosted by a South Korean national security think tank, these emails cleverly referenced a real event titled “Trump 2.0 Era: Prospects and South Korea’s…
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35,000 Internet-Connected Solar Power Systems Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
Forescout Research Vedere Labs has uncovered that nearly 35,000 solar power devices, including inverters, data loggers, and gateways from 42 vendors, are exposed on the internet with vulnerable management interfaces. Identified using the Shodan search engine, these devices represent a critical cybersecurity risk to global power grids, especially as renewable energy sources like solar power…
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IBM QRadar Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Configuration Files to Attackers
IBM has issued a security bulletin highlighting multiple vulnerabilities in its QRadar Suite Software and Cloud Pak for Security platforms. The flaws, which range from medium to critical severity, could enable attackers to compromise sensitive data, execute arbitrary code, or disrupt service operations. Security experts and IBM strongly recommend that all affected organizations upgrade to…
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Wireshark Certified Analyst Wireshark Released Official Certification for Security Professionals
The Wireshark Foundation has officially launched the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA-101) certification, marking a significant milestone for IT professionals and network engineers worldwide. Designed by Wireshark’s developers and leading protocol experts, the WCA-101 exam is tailored to validate advanced proficiency in network protocol analysis and real-world troubleshooting using Wireshark, the industry-standard network protocol analyzer. Wireshark,…
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New Crocodilus Malware Grants Full Control Over Android Devices
The Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) team identified a formidable new player in the mobile malware landscape: Crocodilus, an Android banking Trojan designed for device takeover. Initially observed in test campaigns with limited live instances, this malware has rapidly evolved, demonstrating a surge in active campaigns and sophisticated development. A Rising Threat in the Android Ecosystem…
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Cybersecurity’s ‘rare earth’ skills: Scarce, high-value, and critical for future defense
Tags: ai, attack, business, ciso, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, intelligence, jobs, programming, risk, skills, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, trainingAdvanced threat hunting expertise Like the rarest elements, professionals who can proactively identify novel threats and adversary techniques before they cause damage are scarce and extremely valuable. Why are these skills rare? Many factors have led to this scenario:Complex skill requirements: Effective threat hunters need a unique combination of skills, including deep cyber knowledge, programming…
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Threat Actor Bribes Overseas Support Agents to Steal Coinbase Customer Data
On May 15, 2025, Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, publicly disclosed a major security breach that exposed the sensitive personal data of 69,461 users”, less than 1% of its monthly transacting base, but a significant figure given the depth of information compromised. This incident was not a typical crypto hack exploiting blockchain vulnerabilities; instead,…
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6 ways CISOs can leverage data and AI to better secure the enterprise
Tags: advisory, ai, antivirus, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, firewall, framework, governance, guide, infrastructure, LLM, login, ml, network, programming, risk, risk-analysis, service, siem, soc, software, technology, threat, tool, trainingEmphasize the ‘learning’ part of ML: To be truly effective, models need to be retrained with new data to keep up with changing threat vectors and shifting cyber criminal behavior.”Machine learning models get smarter with your help,” Riboldi says. “Make sure to have feedback loops. Letting analysts label events and adjust settings constantly improves their…
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Cartier disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack
Luxury-goods conglomerate Cartier disclosed a data breach that exposed customer information after a cyberattack. Cartier has disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack that compromised its systems, exposing customers’ personal information. The incident comes amid a wave of cyberattacks targeting luxury fashion brands. The luxury firm states that the threat actors gained access to >>limited…
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Prevents Cyberattack,Secures 180,000 Devices
The modern digital estate is under siege. Over the past 18 months, Microsoft’s threat protection teams have tracked a staggering 275% increase in ransomware encounters, with attackers shifting from broad, random attacks to highly targeted, multi-domain campaigns that exploit unique vulnerabilities in each organization. These attacks are not only more frequent but also faster”, thousands…
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Hackers Exploit Ruby Gems to Steal Telegram Tokens and Messages
Researchers have unearthed a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Ruby Gems, a popular package manager for the Ruby programming language. Malicious actors have infiltrated the ecosystem by embedding backdoors in seemingly legitimate gems, enabling them to steal sensitive Telegram tokens and private messages from unsuspecting developers and users. Uncovering a Sophisticated Supply Chain Attack This…
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ThreatBook Selected In The First-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant For Network Detection And Response (NDR)
Beijing, China, June 4th, 2025, CyberNewsWire After nearly a year of research and evaluation, Gartner released the first >>Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response
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Bevor es ‘knallt”: Wie DataContainment Angriffe stoppt, bevor sie eskalieren
Ransomware-Angriffe verdoppeln sich, Erkennungszeiten bleiben erschreckend lang und trotzdem setzen viele Unternehmen noch immer auf reaktive Sicherheit. Dabei liegt der Schlüssel zur Cyber-Resilienz längst in der proaktiven Eindämmung. Wie Data-Breach-Containment zur tragenden Säule moderner IT-Sicherheitsarchitekturen wird durch Mikrosegmentierung, automatische Isolierung und eine kompromisslose Zero-Trust-Strategie. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/security-management/bevor-es-knallt-wie-data-breach-containment-angriffe-stoppt-bevor-sie-eskalieren/