Tag: cyber
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ConnectWise Hit by Cyberattack; Nation-State Actor Suspected in Targeted Breach
ConnectWise, the developer of remote access and support software ScreenConnect, has disclosed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that it said was likely perpetrated by a nation-state threat actor.”ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation-state actor, which affected a very small…
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Security outfit SentinelOne’s services back online after lengthy outage
Probably not a cyber-incident, but definitely not a good look First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/sentinelone_outage/
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Webinar | How to Build a Platform-Based Defense Against Evolving Cyber Threats
Palo Alto Networks on How to Construct a Defense for Modern Threats. The rapid evolution of cyber threats, amplified by the integration of AI into adversarial tactics, calls for a shift in defensive strategies. Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient to address the sophistication, scale, and speed of modern attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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CISA’s New SIEM Guidance Tackles Visibility and Blind Spots
US, Australian Cyber Agencies Say Visibility Gaps Threaten Detection and Response. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued new guidance urging organizations to streamline Security Information and Event Management platform integration by prioritizing impactful log data and reducing blind spots that continue to plague even mature security operations centers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Covenant Health Dealing With Cyberattack Affecting Hospitals
Catholic Healthcare Organization Took IT Systems Offline in Response to Incident. Covenant Health, a Catholic healthcare organization serving New England and parts of Pennsylvania, is dealing with a cyber incident that has forced the entity to take its IT systems offline, affecting services at several of its facilities. That includes some hospitals and medical testing…
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Over 9,000 Routers Hijacked: ASUS Users Caught in Ongoing Cyber Operation
Over 9,000 ASUS routers were hacked in a stealth cyberattack exploiting CVE-2023-39780. Learn how it works and what ASUS users should do to stay safe. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/asus-routers-hijacked-2025/
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UK Launches ‘Kill Web’ Linking Cyber Operations and Military
New Cyber and Electromagnetic Command Pitched as Lessons Learned from Ukraine. The United Kingdom pledged Thursday one billion pounds for a military Digital Targeting Web the government said will enable quick fire targeting of enemy assets, including through offensive cyber operations. Ways of warfare are rapidly changing, said Defense Secretary John Healy. First seen on…
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Threat Actors Exploit Nifty[.]com Infrastructure in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
Threat actors have orchestrated a multi-wave phishing campaign between April and May 2025, leveraging the legitimate infrastructure of Nifty[.]com, a prominent Japanese Internet Service Provider (ISP), to execute their attacks. Uncovered by Raven, a leading threat detection entity, this operation stands out due to its ability to evade conventional email security systems by abusing trusted…
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US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams
The Treasury said FUNNULL was involved in providing infrastructure for pig butchering crypto scams. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/us-government-sanctions-tech-company-involved-in-cyber-scams/
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PureHVNC RAT Uses Fake Job Offers and PowerShell to Evade Security Defenses
A new and highly evasive malware campaign delivering the PureHVNC Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has been identified by Netskope Threat Labs, showcasing a complex multi-layer infection chain designed to bypass modern security defenses. This campaign, active in 2024, leverages fake job offers from well-known global brands like Bershka, Fragrance Du Bois, John Hardy, and Dear…
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Interlock Ransomware Uses NodeSnake RAT for Persistent Access to Corporate Networks
In a two UK-based universities have fallen victim to a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed NodeSnake within the past two months. According to analysis by Quorum Cyber’s Threat Intelligence (QCTI) team Report, this malware, likely deployed by the ransomware group Interlock, showcases advanced capabilities for persistent access and network infiltration. Emerging Threat Targets Higher…
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Digital Ghosting, The Third Step in Breach Readiness
Learn how Digital Ghosting and microsegmentation strategies can enhance cyber defense, boosting your organization’s breach readiness. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/digital-ghosting-the-third-step-in-breach-readiness/
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19 Billion Passwords Leaked: Protect Yourself from Cyber Threats
Discover the implications of the 19 billion passwords leaked in the RockYou2024 breach. Learn essential actions to secure your accounts now! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/19-billion-passwords-leaked-protect-yourself-from-cyber-threats/
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US sanctions firm linked to cyber scams behind $200 million in losses
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based company that supports hundreds of thousands of malicious websites behind cyber scams linked to over $200 million in losses for Americans. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-company-linked-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cyber-scam-sites/
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Apache InLong JDBC Vulnerability Enables Deserialization of Untrusted Data
A moderate-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27522, has been disclosed in Apache InLong, a popular data integration platform. The flaw, affecting versions 1.13.0 through 2.1.0, centers on the deserialization of untrusted data during JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) verification processing. This vulnerability is classified as a secondary mining bypass for the previously reported CVE-2024-26579, indicating that earlier…
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Criminal IP Set to Make Its Debut at Infosecurity Europe 2025
Criminal IP, the AI-powered threat intelligence platform developed by AI SPERA (led by CEO Byungtak Kang), has announced its first participation in Infosecurity Europe 2025, the largest cybersecurity conference in Europe. The event will take place from June 3 to 5, 2025, at ExCeL London, where Criminal IP will engage with global security professionals at…
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Windows 11 File Explorer Vulnerability Enables NTLM Hash Theft
A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-24071, has been identified in Windows File Explorer, specifically affecting Windows 11 (23H2) and earlier versions that support .library-ms files and the SMB protocol. This flaw enables attackers to capture NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) authentication hashes simply by tricking a user into extracting a malicious ZIP archive”, no further interaction…
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A DefenseDepth Approach for the Modern Era
By integrating intelligent network policies, zero-trust principles, and AI-driven insights, enterprises can create a robust defense against the next generation of cyber threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/defense-depth-approach-modern-era
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New Windows RAT Evades Detection for Weeks Using Corrupted DOS and PE Headers
Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off an unusual cyber attack that leveraged malware with corrupted DOS and PE headers, according to new findings from Fortinet.The DOS (Disk Operating System) and PE (Portable Executable) headers are essential parts of a Windows PE file, providing information about the executable.While the DOS header makes the executable file…
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China-linked hackers exploit Google Calendar in cyberattacks on governments
Tags: china, cyber, cyberattack, espionage, exploit, google, government, hacker, intelligence, threatGoogle Threat Intelligence spotted the China-based operation known as APT41 leveraging the company’s own Calendar app as part of a cyber-espionage campaign. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-linked-apt41-exploits-google-calendar-in-cyberattacks
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New Microsoft Entra Connect Update Replaces Legacy Login Methods
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative technology trends of 2025, promising to revolutionize industries by solving complex problems that are currently beyond the reach of classical computers. Unlike traditional computers that process information in binary code”, using bits that represent either 0 or 1″, quantum computers use qubits, which can…
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New PumaBot Hijacks IoT Devices via SSH Brute-Force for Persistent Access
Tags: access, botnet, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, Internet, iot, malicious, malware, software, threat, vulnerabilityA sophisticated new malware, dubbed PumaBot, has emerged as a significant threat to Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have identified this malicious software as a highly advanced botnet that exploits weak security configurations in IoT ecosystems, particularly targeting devices with exposed SSH (Secure Shell) ports. Emerging Threat Targets Vulnerable IoT Ecosystems By…
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UK military to establish new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command
Britain’s strategic defense review calls for a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to “lead defensive cyber operations and coordinate offensive cyber capabilities” with the military’s National Cyber Force. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-military-new-cyber-electromagnetic-command
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Critical Argo CD Flaw Exposes Kubernetes Clusters to Full Resource Manipulation
A critical cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, officially tracked as CVE-2025-47933 and GHSA-2hj5-g64g-fp6p, has been identified in Argo CD, a widely used open-source GitOps tool for Kubernetes. This flaw affects the repository URL handling mechanism in the Argo CD user interface, specifically due to improper validation of URL protocols in the ui/src/app/shared/components/urls.ts file. Attackers can exploit…
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Hackers Exploit Cloudflare Tunnels to Launch Stealthy Cyberattacks
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, group, hacker, international, malicious, network, ransomware, toolThe cybersecurity landscape, malicious actors, including notorious ransomware groups like BlackSuit, Royal, Akira, Scattered Spider, Medusa, and Hunters International, have been exploiting Cloudflared, a legitimate tunneling tool by Cloudflare, to orchestrate stealthy cyberattacks. Originally known as “Argo,” Cloudflared is designed to enable secure communication between remote endpoints over untrusted networks by encapsulating data in proprietary…
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CISA Issues SOAR, SIEM Implementation Guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recommend that organizations conduct thorough testing and manage costs, which can be hefty, before implementing the platforms. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-soar-siem-implementation-guidance
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RSAC Fireside Chat: Cyber risk mitigation turns personaldefending the CEO as an attack vector
Executives are under digital siege”, and most don’t even know it. Related: Shareholders sue over murder At RSAC 2025, I sat down with Chuck Randolph, SVP of Strategic Intelligence and Security at 360 Privacy, to unpack a… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/rsac-fireside-chat-cyber-risk-mitigation-turns-personal-defending-the-ceo-as-an-attack-vector/
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UTG015 Hackers Launch Massive Brute-Force Attacks on Government Web Servers
The hacker group UTG-Q-015, first identified in December 2024 for mounting attacks on major websites like CSDN, has escalated its malicious activities, targeting government and enterprise web servers with unprecedented aggression. Initially disclosed for their tactics of website manipulation, the group has since pivoted to exploiting 0day and Nday vulnerabilities, launching widespread brute-force scanning and…