Tag: cyber
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Google Cloud offers real-time cyber risk insights
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/google-cloud-offers-real-time-cyber-risk-insights
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New bipartisan bill seeks to bolster federal cyber workforce training
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-bolster-federal-cyber-workforce-training
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Retail cyber attacks hit food distributor Peter Green Chilled
Cold chain services provider Peter Green Chilled, which supplies the likes of Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, has been forced to halt operations after succumbing to a ransomware attack First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366624212/Retail-cyber-attacks-hit-food-distributor-Peter-Green-Chilled
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Former Unilever CISO Kirsten Davies to Take Pentagon Post
Private-Sector Cyber Leader Kirsten Davies Tapped to Lead DoD IT and Security. President Donald Trump has nominated Kirsten Davies to serve as CIO of the Department of Defense – a pivotal role in modernizing the Pentagon’s sprawling digital infrastructure. The nomination was submitted to Congress and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services…
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Major tech vendors call for streamlining US foreign cyber aid
A new coalition will push policymakers to change how the government oversees foreign purchases of U.S. cyber resources. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/foreign-cyber-aid-tech-companies-coalition/748599/
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Accenture Files Leak New Research Reveals Projects Controlling Billions of User Data
A new research report released today by Progressive International, Expose Accenture, and the Movement Research Unit uncovers the sprawling influence of Accenture, the world’s largest consultancy firm, in driving a global wave of surveillance, exclusion, and authoritarianism. The investigation reveals how Accenture has become essential to security states worldwide, channeling public resources into private ownership…
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Kimsuky APT Group Deploys PowerShell Payloads to Deliver XWorm RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign orchestrated by the notorious Kimsuky Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, deploying intricately crafted PowerShell payloads to deliver the XWorm Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This operation showcases the group’s advanced tactics, leveraging encoded scripts and multi-stage attack chains to infiltrate systems, bypass traditional security mechanisms, and establish covert…
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8 KI-Sicherheitsrisiken, die Unternehmen übersehen
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, authentication, cisco, ciso, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, framework, governance, hacker, injection, LLM, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, security-incident, software, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIn ihrem Wettlauf um Produktivitätssteigerungen durch generative KI übersehen die meisten Unternehmen die damit verbundenen Sicherheitsrisiken.Laut einer Studie des Weltwirtschaftsforums, die in Zusammenarbeit mit Accenture durchgeführt wurde, versäumen es 63 Prozent der Unternehmen, die Sicherheit von KI-Tools vor deren Einsatz zu überprüfen. Dadurch gehen sie eine Reihe von Risiken für ihr Unternehmen ein.Dies gilt sowohl…
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More_Eggs Malware Uses Job Application Emails to Distribute Malicious Payloads
The More_Eggs malware, operated by the financially motivated Venom Spider group (also known as Golden Chickens), continues to exploit human trust through meticulously crafted social engineering. Sold as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) to notorious threat actors like FIN6 and Cobalt Group, this potent JavaScript backdoor primarily targets human resources (HR) departments by masquerading as job application…
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RedisRaider Campaign Targets Linux Servers by Exploiting Misconfigured Redis Instances
Datadog Security Research has uncovered a formidable new cryptojacking campaign dubbed >>RedisRaider,
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Hackers Abuse TikTok and Instagram APIs to Verify Stolen Account Credentials
Cybercriminals are leveraging the Python Package Index (PyPI) to distribute malicious tools designed to exploit TikTok and Instagram APIs for verifying stolen account credentials. Security researchers at Socket have identified three such packages checker-SaGaF, steinlurks, and sinnercore that automate the process of validating emails and usernames against social media platforms. Released between April 2023 and…
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Regeneron to Buy 23andMe for $256M Amid Growing Data Privacy Concerns
Biotechnology giant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has emerged as the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction for genetic testing pioneer 23andMe, offering $256 million for the majority of the company’s assets. Announced Monday, the deal would transfer 23andMe’s consumer genomics business and valuable biobank containing genetic data from millions of customers to Regeneron, pending bankruptcy court and…
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Russian APT Groups Intensify Attacks in Europe with Zero-Day Exploits and Wipers
Researchers at ESET observed strengthened cyber-offensive activity from Russian groups, especially against Ukrainian and European entities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-apt-intensify-cyber/
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CISA Includes MDaemon Email Server XSS Flaw in KEV Catalog
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, email, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, malicious, vulnerability, xssCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting MDaemon Email Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on May 19, 2025. This critical addition, identified as CVE-2024-11182, highlights a security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code via crafted HTML emails. Federal agencies now have until…
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Hackers Use Weaponized RAR Archives to Deliver Pure Malware in Targeted Attacks
Russian organizations have become prime targets of a sophisticated malware campaign deploying the Pure malware family, first identified in mid-2022. Distributed via a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, Pure malware allows cybercriminals to purchase and deploy it with ease. While the campaign began in March 2023, the first third of 2025 witnessed a staggering fourfold increase in…
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Selbstzerstörung per Update: Diese Cyber-Waffe macht Botnetze unschädlich
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/selbstzerstoerung-per-update-1686660/
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Qilin Exploits SAP Zero-Day Vulnerability Weeks Ahead of Public Disclosure
Tags: authentication, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, exploit, flaw, malicious, sap, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity experts at OP Innovate have uncovered evidence that CVE-2025-31324, a critical zero-day vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer, was actively exploited nearly three weeks before its public disclosure. This flaw, residing in the /developmentserver/metadatauploader endpoint, lacks proper authentication and authorization controls, enabling unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files like web shells, leading to potential…
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Mounting GenAI Cyber Risks Spur Investment in AI Security
Thales found that 73% of organizations are investing in AI-specific security tools, amid surging takeup of GenAI tools in enterprises First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/genai-cyber-risks-investment/
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What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?
As technology progresses, businesses face an ever-growing number of cyber threats, making robust security measures a top priority. Penetration Testing as a Service provides a cutting-edge solution to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. By enabling frequent and efficient penetration assessments, PTaaS empowers organizations to stay proactive in addressing potential risks. In……
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Dutch government passes law to criminalize cyber-espionage
The Netherlands has updated its digital security laws to criminalize cyber-espionage and increase penalties for computer-related offenses. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/netherlands-law-criminalizes-cyber-espionage
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Cyberattack on Serviceaide Compromises Data of 480,000 Catholic Health Patients
Data breach at Serviceaide, Inc., a technology vendor for Catholic Health, exposed sensitive information belonging to approximately 480,000 patients. The incident, caused by an improperly secured Elasticsearch database, left names, Social Security numbers, medical records, and login credentials publicly accessible for nearly seven weeks. While forensic analysts found no direct evidence of data misuse, the…
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Threat Actors Deploy Bumblebee Malware via Poisoned Bing SEO Results
A newly identified cyberattack campaign has revealed the persistent and evolving threat of Bumblebee malware, a sophisticated downloader first discovered in 2022 and linked to ransomware groups like Conti. According to a recent report by Cyjax, threat actors have orchestrated a cunning SEO poisoning scheme targeting users of the Bing search engine. This campaign leverages…
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Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 22,000 Websites at Risk of Cyber Attacks
Critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Motors, a popular WordPress theme with over 22,000 sales, potentially exposing thousands of websites to complete takeover. Security researchers at Wordfence identified an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to change passwords of any user, including administrators, without requiring prior authentication. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-4322 with…
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Ransomware Simulation Playbook- Build Real-World Cyber Resilience Without Paying the Price
It started like any other Monday morning. Coffee cups steamed beside keyboards, servers hummed gently in climate-controlled rooms, and email inboxes pinged with weekend catch-up. But within minutes, that ordinary… The post Ransomware Simulation Playbook- Build Real-World Cyber Resilience Without Paying the Price appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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WordPress Plugin Flaw Puts 22,000 Websites at Risk of Cyber Attacks
A severe security flaw has been uncovered in the Motors WordPress theme, a popular choice for car dealerships and listings with over 22,000 sales on ThemeForest. Researcher Foxyyy reported a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability through the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program, earning a $1,073 bounty for their detailed and reproducible submission. This vulnerability, rated 9.8 (Critical)…
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The Crowded Battle: Key Insights from the 2025 State of Pentesting Report
In the newly released 2025 State of Pentesting Report, Pentera surveyed 500 CISOs from global enterprises (200 from within the USA) to understand the strategies, tactics, and tools they use to cope with the thousands of security alerts, the persisting breaches and the growing cyber risks they have to handle. The findings reveal a complex…
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UK’s Legal Aid Agency discloses a data breach following April cyber attack
The UK’s Legal Aid Agency suffered a cyberattack in April and has now confirmed that sensitive data was stolen during the incident. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) revealed that it had suffered a cyberattack on its systems on April 23. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), part of the UK Ministry of Justice, ensures access to…
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DPRK IT Workers Impersonate Polish and US Nationals to Secure Full-Stack Developer Positions
A alarming cybersecurity report by Nisos has uncovered a sophisticated employment scam network potentially affiliated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). This network targets remote engineering and full-stack blockchain developer roles by impersonating Polish and US nationals. The threat actors behind this operation employ a range of deceptive tactics, including the use of…