Tag: cyber
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Cyber Security: Bringt NIS2 die Trendwende? – NIS2 in aller Munde: Was bringen strengere Regeln wirklich?
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/interview-a1-thomas-snor-neue-regelungen-cybersecurity-compliance-a-83840ad43aa7820e5ca1867a19c8b09e/
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Russian state-linked Coldriver spies add new malware to operation
A Russian cyber-espionage group tracked as Coldriver by Google researchers has updated its malware toolset. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/coldriver-russia-cyber-espionage-lostkeys-malware
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Nmap 7.96 Released with Enhanced Scanning Capabilities and Updated Libraries
The popular network mapping and security auditing tool Nmap has released version 7.96, featuring a host of significant improvements. This latest version introduces parallel forward DNS resolution for dramatically faster hostname scanning, upgraded core libraries, new scripting capabilities, and enhanced compatibility across platforms, especially for Windows users. One of the headline features in Nmap 7.96…
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Cisco IOS XE Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory (ID: cisco-sa-iosxe-privesc-su7scvdp) following the discovery of multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities in its widely used IOS XE Software. The flaws could allow attackers with existing high-level device access to gain root privileges, jeopardizing the security of enterprise networks worldwide. What Is the Vulnerability? Cisco’s advisory, part of its May…
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Countries Begin NATO’s Locked Shields Cyber Defense Exercise
The NATO-run live cyber exercise event helps countries test and develop defenses against current and emerging cyber threats including disinformation, quantum, and AI. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/countries-nato-locked-shields-cyber-defense-exercise
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MirrorFace Targets Japan and Taiwan with ROAMINGMOUSE and Upgraded ANEL Malware
The nation-state threat actor known as MirrorFace has been observed deploying malware dubbed ROAMINGMOUSE as part of a cyber espionage campaign directed against government agencies and public institutions in Japan and Taiwan.The activity, detected by Trend Micro in March 2025, involved the use of spear-phishing lures to deliver an updated version of a backdoor called…
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UK Cyber Essentials Certification Numbers Falling Short
The UK government is set to prioritize increasing the number of UK organizations who are Cyber Essentials certified over the coming year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-cyber-essentials-falling-short/
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UK government websites to replace passwords with secure passkeys
Government websites are to replace difficult-to-remember passwords with highly secure passkeys that will protect against phishing and cyber attackers First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623776/UK-government-websites-to-replace-passwords-with-secure-passkeys
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NCSC warns of IT helpdesk impersonation trick being used by ransomware gangs after UK retailers attacked
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned the IT helpdesks of retailers to be on their guard against bogus support calls they might receive from hackers pretending to be staff locked out of their accounts. First seen on exponential-e.com Jump to article: www.exponential-e.com/blog/ncsc-warns-of-it-helpdesk-impersonation-trick-being-used-by-ransomware-gangs-after-uk-retailers-attacked
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How To Secure Digital Wallets from Phishing Attacks
Digital wallets have become increasingly popular, offering users an easy way to make payments, store cryptocurrencies, and manage their money. But as more people use digital wallets, the risk of cyber threats, especially phishing attacks, has also grown. Phishing is a trick used by hackers to steal sensitive information like passwords and financial details. This…
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Cisco IOS, XE, and XR Vulnerability Allows Remote Device Reboots
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory (cisco-sa-twamp-kV4FHugn) warning of a critical vulnerability in its widely used IOS, IOS XE, and IOS XR software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20154, allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions by forcing devices to reboot remotely. Vulnerability Overview The weakness stems from improper handling ofTwo-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP)control…
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OpenCTI: Free Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform for Security Experts
OpenCTI (Open Cyber Threat Intelligence) stands out as a free, open source platform specifically designed to address this need-delivering robust capabilities for cyber threat intelligence (CTI) management and analysis. Created by Filigran, OpenCTI allows organizations to structure, store, and visualize both technical details (like Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures-TTPs-and observables) and non-technical information (such as attribution…
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India-Pakistan conflict underscores your C-suite’s need to prepare for war
Tags: business, ciso, communications, conference, cyber, cyberattack, data-breach, disinformation, government, india, infrastructure, military, network, russia, service, supply-chain, ukraine, update, usa, vulnerabilityHow the India-Pakistan conflict raises the stakes: Should the conflict between these two nuclear powers escalate and become a full-blown war, the disruption to supply chains, research and development, and support services has the potential to be significant. Pakistan’s technical hubs in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad will be placed in jeopardy. India’s technical hubs in…
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Why Identity Signals Are Replacing IOCs in Threat Intelligence
The CISO’s View: Too Many Alerts, Too Little Context Imagine a SOC analyst under pressure. Their screen is filled with IP addresses, malware hashes, geolocations, login alerts, and thousands of other signals. It’s a flood of noise. IOCs used to be the gold standard for cyber threat detection, but today? Attackers don’t need malware or……
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LockBit Ransomware Group Breached: Internal Chats and Data Leaked Online
The notorious LockBit ransomware group, once considered one of the world’s most prolific cyber extortion rings, has itself become the victim of a major cyberattack. On May 7, attackers breached and defaced the group’s dark web sites, leaking a trove of operational data and internal chats in a stunning turn of events that sent shockwaves…
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Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controllers Vulnerability Lets Attackers Seize Full Control
A critical security flaw has been discovered in Cisco IOS XE Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), potentially allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full control of affected devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, lets attackers upload arbitrary files and execute commands with root privileges, posing a severe threat to enterprise wireless networks worldwide. Vulnerability Summary The vulnerability…
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Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructures Makes Us Very Vulnerable
Tags: attack, communications, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, healthcare, infrastructure, linkedin, strategy, update, vulnerabilityMany don’t realize that cyberattacks against Critical Infrastructure sectors, can cause more than an inconvenience of a temporary power outage. Critical Infrastructures are a favorite of aggressive Nation State cyber threats. In addition to communications disruptions, power outages, and healthcare billing, these attacks can also seek to disrupt food distribution. The result empty shelves…
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How NHIs Support Your Security Goals
Tags: cyberWhy Do You Need Non-Human Identities for Your Security Goals? Companies are increasingly turning their attention towards the realm of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to bolster the fortifications around their cyber territories. My role involves highlighting the essential role of these NHIs in achieving your security goals. But what exactly are NHIs and how do they……
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Google Uncovers LOSTKEYS Malware Used by Russian COLDRIVER for Cyber Espionage
In a concerning escalation of cyber-espionage activity, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has revealed the emergence of a First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/google-uncovers-lostkeys-malware-used-by-russian-coldriver-for-cyber-espionage/
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Iranian Cyber Espionage Uses Fake Modeling Agency for Targeted Attacks
Recently, researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have uncovered a covert Iranian cyber-espionage campaign that employed a First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/iranian-cyber-espionage-uses-fake-modeling-agency-for-targeted-attacks/
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Ransomware claims dipped slightly in 2024, cyber insurer says
A major cyber insurer’s annual report lays out how hackers are trying to steal money and how its policyholders responded. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ransomware-cyber-insurance-coalition-report/747474/
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UK Government to Roll Out Passkeys Late This Year
FIDO-Based Authentication to Replace SMS-Based Verification, Says UK NCSC. The U.K. government is set to replace SMS-based verification systems for digital services with passkeys later this year in a bid to shore-up cyber defenses. The authentication initiative is being developed by the U.K. National Cybersecurity Center using FIDO standards. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Critical AWS Amplify Studio Flaw Allowed Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has addressed a critical security flaw (CVE-2025-4318) in itsAWS Amplify Studioplatform, which could have allowed authenticated attackers to execute malicious JavaScript code during component rendering. The vulnerability, publicly disclosed on May 5, 2025, affects the amplify-codegen-ui package, a core tool for generating front-end code in Amplify Studio. Vulnerability Details The flaw resides in…
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MIWIC25: Kiranjit Kaur Shergill, Developer at Barclays
Tags: cyberOrganised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are…
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Severe Kibana Flaw Allowed Attackers to Run Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Elastic’s Kibana platform has put thousands of businesses at risk, with attackers able to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The flaw, identified asCVE-2025-25014, carries a critical CVSS score of9.1, underscoring the urgency for organizations to update their deployments immediately. Elastic, the company behind Kibana, announced [ESA-2025-07] a critical…
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Cyberangriff auf eine Prozesskostenhilfen-Behörde in Großbritannien
Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber security incident First seen on news.sky.com Jump to article: news.sky.com/story/legal-aid-agency-hit-by-cyber-security-incident-13362601
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NSO Group Ordered to Pay $168 Million to WhatsApp in US Spyware Verdict
A federal jury in California has ordered Israeli spyware maker NSO Group to pay approximately $168 million in damages to WhatsApp. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, represents a pivotal victory in the ongoing global battle against commercial cyberespionage and sets a new precedent for the accountability of spyware vendors. The ruling concludes a six-year legal…