Tag: cyber
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Beyond STIX: Next-Level Cyber-Threat Intelligence
While industry experts continue to analyze, interpret, and act on threat data, the complexity of cyber threats necessitates solutions that can quickly convert expert knowledge into machine-readable formats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/beyond-stix-next-level-cyber-threat-intelligence
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Google Hastily Patches Chrome Zero-Day Exploited by APT
Researchers at Kaspersky discovered cyber-espionage activity that used the vulnerability in a one-click phishing attack to deliver malware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/google-patches-chrome-zero-day-exploited-apt
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New SparrowDoor Backdoor Variants Found in Attacks on U.S. and Mexican Organizations
The Chinese threat actor known as FamousSparrow has been linked to a cyber attack targeting a trade group in the United States and a research institute in Mexico to deliver its flagship backdoor SparrowDoor and ShadowPad.The activity, observed in July 2024, marks the first time the hacking crew has deployed ShadowPad, a malware widely shared…
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New York’s cyber chief on keeping cities and states safe from cyberattacks
Colin Ahern sat down with Recorded Future News earlier this year to discuss New York’s efforts to protect local governments from ransomware and more. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-york-cyber-chief-on-keeping-cities-states-safe
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Sparring in the Cyber Ring: Using Automated Pentesting to Build Resilience
“A boxer derives the greatest advantage from his sparring partner”¦” , Epictetus, 50135 ADHands up. Chin tucked. Knees bent. The bell rings, and both boxers meet in the center and circle. Red throws out three jabs, feints a fourth, and”, BANG”, lands a right hand on Blue down the center.This wasn’t Blue’s first day and…
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Supply chains of critical industries vulnerable to cyber attack
Customers advised to ask questions to make sure those they work with are aware of risks and have taken steps to fend off threats First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366621171/Supply-chains-of-critical-industries-vulnerable-to-cyber-attack
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SecurityScorecard Observes Surge in Third-Party Breaches
In its 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report, SecurityScorecard has found that 35.5% of all cyber breaches in 2024 were third-party related, up from 29% in 2023 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/securityscorecard-surge-third/
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Securing Canada’s Digital Backbone: Navigating API Compliance
Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, cyber, data, detection, encryption, flaw, framework, governance, government, infrastructure, monitoring, regulation, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityHighlights: Understanding Canadian API Standards: Key principles for secure government API development. Critical Importance of API Security: Why robust protection is vital for citizen data. Compliance and Trust: How adherence to standards builds public confidence. Key Security Considerations: Essential practices for Canadian organizations. Salt Security’s Alignment: How the Salt API Security Platform supports Canadian government…
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Threat Actors Use “Atlantis AIO” Tool to Automate Credential Stuffing Attacks
In a concerning development for cybersecurity professionals, threat actors are increasingly utilizing a powerful tool called Atlantis AIO to automate and scale credential stuffing attacks across more than 140 platforms. This multi-checker tool, designed to exploit stolen user credentials, has emerged as a formidable weapon in the cybercriminal arsenal, enabling attackers to test millions of…
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Hackers Exploit COM Objects for Fileless Malware and Lateral Movement
Security researchers Dylan Tran and Jimmy Bayne have unveiled a new fileless lateral movement technique that exploits trapped Component Object Model (COM) objects in Windows systems. This method, based on research by James Forshaw of Google Project Zero, allows attackers to execute .NET managed code in the context of a server-side Distributed COM (DCOM) process.…
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B1ack’s Stash Marketplace Actors Set to Release 4 Million Stolen Credit Card Records for Free
In a significant escalation of illicit activities, B1ack’s Stash, a notorious dark web carding marketplace, has announced plans to release an additional 4 million stolen credit card records for free. This move is part of a broader strategy to attract cybercriminals and establish credibility within the underground economy. The marketplace first gained attention in April…
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APT Hackers Exploit Google Chrome Zero-Day in Operation ForumTroll to Bypass Sandbox Protections
In mid-March 2025, Kaspersky researchers uncovered a sophisticated APT attack, dubbed Operation ForumTroll, which leveraged a previously unknown zero-day exploit in Google Chrome. This exploit allowed attackers to bypass Chrome’s sandbox protections, a critical security feature designed to isolate and contain malicious code. The attack was initiated through personalized phishing emails, which directed victims to…
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2024/2025: A cyber attack on companies every 14 seconds
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/2024-2025-cyber-attack-companies-14-seconds
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2024/2025: Alle 14 Sekunden ein Cyber-Angriff auf Unternehmen
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/2024-2025-cyber-angriff-unternehmen
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NCSC taps influencers to make 2FA go viral
Who knew social media stars had a role to play in building national cyber resilience? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/ncsc_influencers_2fa/
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New Chrome Installer Fails on Windows 10 11 With >>This app can’t run on your PC<< Error
A recent snag in Google’s Chrome distribution process has left Windows users unable to install the browser on their Intel and AMD systems. The issue, first reported by Windows Latest on March 25, arises when users attempt to run the ChromeSetup.exe file, only to be met with the error message: >>This app can’t run on your PC:…
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New Sophisticated Linux Backdoor Targets OT Systems via 0-Day RCE Exploit
Researchers at QiAnXin XLab have uncovered a sophisticated Linux-based backdoor dubbed OrpaCrab, specifically targeting industrial systems associated with ORPAK, a company involved in gas stations and oil transportation. The malware, which was uploaded to VirusTotal in January 2024 from the U.S., employs advanced techniques to evade detection and maintain persistence on compromised systems. Exploitation of…
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Raspberry Robin Unveils 200 Unique Domains Used by Threat Actors
In a significant development, cybersecurity firm Silent Push has identified nearly 200 unique command and control (C2) domains associated with the Raspberry Robin malware. This discovery sheds new light on the infrastructure used by this sophisticated threat actor group, which has evolved from a USB worm to a formidable initial access broker (IAB) for various…
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Clevo Devices Vulnerable as Boot Guard Private Key Leaks via Firmware Updates
A recent investigation has revealed that several Clevo-based devices are vulnerable due to a leak of Boot Guard private keys. This vulnerability was first reported on the Win-Raid forum and involves firmware updates containing sensitive Boot Guard Key Manifest (KM) and Boot Policy Manifest (BPM) private keys. Boot Guard is a security technology used by…
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North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Deploy New Tactics and Malicious Scripts in Recent Attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a new attack campaign by the North Korean state-sponsored APT group Kimsuky, also known as >>Black Banshee.
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Critical NetApp SnapCenter Server Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Admin Access
A critical vulnerability has been identified in NetApp’s SnapCenter Server, affecting versions before 6.0.1P1 and 6.1P1. This flaw allows an authenticated SnapCenter Server user to potentially escalate their privileges to admin on remote systems where SnapCenter plug-ins are installed. The vulnerability has been designated as CVE-2025-26512 and carries a Critical severity rating with a CVSS…
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DrayTek Router Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild Linked to Reboot Loop Issue
The cybersecurity world has been abuzz with reports of widespread reboots affecting DrayTek routers across the globe. While the exact cause of these reboots remains largely unconfirmed, GreyNoise has brought to light significant in-the-wild exploitation of several known vulnerabilities in DrayTek devices. Although a direct link between this activity and the reported reboots cannot be…
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Rising attack exposure, threat sophistication spur interest in detection engineering
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, banking, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, LLM, malware, mitre, network, programming, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, sans, siem, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayMore than the usual threat detection practices: Proponents argue that detection engineering differs from traditional threat detection practices in approach, methodology, and integration with the development lifecycle. Threat detection processes are typically more reactive and rely on pre-built rules and signatures from vendors that offer limited customization for the organizations using them. In contrast, detection…
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Cyberangriff auf die Webseite eines städtischen Entsorgungsunternehmens in Italien
Attacco cyber ai sistemi informatici di AMA, disagi per gli utenti della società First seen on rainews.it Jump to article: www.rainews.it/tgr/lazio/articoli/2025/03/attacco-cyber-ai-sistemi-informatici-di-ama-disagi-per-gli-utenti-della-societa-7eedf181-c875-40f5-882e-2d6d7a2935a4.html
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Appsmith Developer Tool Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A recent analysis by Rhino Security Labs has uncovered a series of critical vulnerabilities in the Appsmith developer tool, a platform used for building internal applications such as dashboards and customer support tools. The most severe of these vulnerabilities is CVE-2024-55963, which enables unauthenticated remote code execution due to a misconfigured PostgreSQL database that ships…
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Google Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to patch a zero-day vulnerability known as CVE-2025-2783. This vulnerability has been actively exploited in targeted attacks, utilizing sophisticated malware to bypass Chrome’s sandbox protections. The update, version 134.0.6998.177 for Windows, addresses this critical issue and is set to roll out over the coming days.…
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New Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Credentials Unofficial Patch Available
A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Windows, impacting all versions from Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the latest Windows 11 v24H2 and Server 2025. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain NTLM credentials by tricking users into viewing malicious files in Windows Explorer. The issue has been reported to Microsoft, and while…
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CISA Highlights Four ICS Flaws Being Actively Exploited
Tags: automation, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, risk, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released four significant Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, drawing attention to potential security risks and vulnerabilities affecting various industrial control equipment. These advisories underscore the imperative for prompt action to mitigate these threats, which are being actively exploited in the field. ABB RMC-100 Vulnerability Rockwell Automation Verve Asset…
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Understanding RDAP: The Future of Domain Registration Data Access
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, china, compliance, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, framework, fraud, GDPR, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, law, malicious, malware, phishing, privacy, regulation, service, threat, tool, vulnerability -
ETSI launches first post-quantum encryption standard
European telco standards body launches its first post-quantum cryptography cyber standard, covering the security of critical data and communications First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621214/ETSI-launches-first-post-quantum-encryption-standard