Tag: cyber
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CVE-2025-2783: Chrome Zero-Day Exploited in State-Sponsored Espionage Campaign
Kaspersky Labs has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign”, dubbed Operation ForumTroll”, leveraging a previously unknown Google Chrome zero-day exploit, now First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cve-2025-2783-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-state-sponsored-espionage-campaign/
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Getting the Most Value Out of the OSCP: The PEN-200 Labs
Tags: access, ai, attack, compliance, container, cyber, cybersecurity, dns, docker, exploit, firewall, guide, hacking, Hardware, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, kubernetes, microsoft, mitigation, network, open-source, oracle, penetration-testing, powershell, risk, security-incident, service, siem, skills, technology, tool, training, vmware, vulnerability, windowsHow to leverage the PEN-200 simulated black-box penetration testing scenarios for maximal self-improvement and career success. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements. I have not been sponsored or incentivized in any way to recommend or oppose any…
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Cyber incident impacts leading South African chicken producer’s operations, profits
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyber-incident-impacts-leading-south-african-chicken-producers-operations-profits
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Likely Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Asian Telecom for 4 Years
‘Weaver Ant’ Used Web Shell Tunneling and Hacked Routers to Evade Detection. An apparently Chinese cyber espionage operation lurked inside the network of an Asian telecom for four years, camouflaging its presence through nested encryption and lightweight web shells. Chinese hackers have been uncovered on the inside of telecom networks spanning the globe. First seen…
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Fortifying Cybersecurity: Agentic Solutions by Microsoft and Partners
Microsoft’s new agentic security solutions, paired with five partner innovations, are here to revolutionize cyber defense with AI-first precision. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/trends-agentic-cyber-defense/
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South African Poultry Company Reports $1M Loss After Cyber Intrusion
The company reports that no sensitive information was breached or stolen in the cyber intrusion and that its operations are running normally again. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/south-african-poultry-company-1m-loss-cyber-intrusion
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Cyber Command official is Trump’s choice for Pentagon policy job
Katherine Sutton, currently in a top civilian post at U.S. Cyber Command, has been nominated to be assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/katherine-sutton-nominee-assistant-secretary-defense-cyber-policy
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Cybercriminals Bypass Security Using Legitimate Tools Browser Extensions to Deliver Malware
In the second half of 2024, cybercriminals have increasingly leveraged legitimate Microsoft tools and browser extensions to bypass security measures and deliver malware, according to Ontinue’s latest Threat Intelligence Report. Threat actors are exploiting built-in Microsoft features like Quick Assist and Windows Hello to establish persistence and evade detection. Quick Assist, a remote access tool,…
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Malicious AI Tools See 200% Surge as ChatGPT Jailbreaking Talks Increase by 52%
The cybersecurity landscape in 2024 witnessed a significant escalation in AI-related threats, with malicious actors increasingly targeting and exploiting large language models (LLMs). According to KELA’s annual >>State of Cybercrime
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New Phishing Campaign Targets Mac Users to Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign, recently identified by LayerX Labs, has shifted its focus from Windows users to Mac users in response to enhanced security measures implemented by major browsers. Initially, this campaign targeted Windows users by masquerading as Microsoft security alerts, aiming to steal login credentials by creating the illusion of a compromised computer. The…
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Data Connect announces vSOC Assure to streamline cyber risk assessments and increase cyber resilience
Data Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, today announced the launch of vSOC Assure. The platform has been developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments and it goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation…
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Researchers Compare Malware Development in Rust vs C and C++
Security researcher Nick Cerne from Bishop Fox has published findings comparing malware development in Rust versus traditional C/C++ languages. The research demonstrates how Rust provides inherent anti-analysis features that make malware more difficult to reverse engineer. According to Cerne’s analysis, languages like Rust, Go, and Nim have become increasingly popular among malware authors for two…
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ARACNE: LLM-Powered Pentesting Agent Executes Commands on Real Linux Shell Systems
Researchers have introduced ARACNE, a fully autonomous Large Language Model (LLM)-based pentesting agent designed to interact with SSH services on real Linux shell systems. ARACNE is engineered to execute commands autonomously, marking a significant advancement in the automation of cybersecurity testing. The agent’s architecture supports multiple LLM models, enhancing its flexibility and effectiveness in penetration…
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IDT Corporation Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust Runtime IoT/Edge Security
Menlo Park, United States, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire FinTech and Communications Leader, IDT Corporation partners with AccuKnox to deploy runtime security-powered CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) for IoT/Edge Security. AccuKnox, Inc., announced that Telecom and FinTech Leader IDT Corporation has partnered with AccuKnox to deploy Zero Trust CNAPP. Gartner’s predictions for the Internet of Things (IoT) security landscape…
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CAPE from Cuckoo v1 Enables Malware Analysis in a Secure Isolated Sandbox Environment
CAPE, derived from Cuckoo v1, is a sophisticated malware sandbox designed to execute malicious files in an isolated environment while capturing their dynamic behavior and collecting forensic artifacts. This platform enhances Cuckoo’s capabilities by incorporating automated dynamic malware unpacking, YARA-based classification of unpacked payloads, and both static and dynamic malware configuration extraction. CAPE also features…
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Multistage Info-Stealer SnakeKeylogger Targets Individuals and Businesses to Steal Login Credentials
SnakeKeylogger, a sophisticated multistage malware, has emerged as a significant threat to both individuals and businesses by targeting sensitive login credentials. This malware campaign is characterized by its stealthy in-memory execution and multi-stage infection chain, making it challenging to detect. The attack begins with a malicious spam email containing a .img file attachment, which, when…
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New Malware Targets Android Users by Abusing Cross-Platform Framework for Evasion
A recent discovery by the McAfee Mobile Research Team has highlighted a new wave of Android malware campaigns that utilize the .NET MAUI cross-platform framework to evade detection. This framework, introduced by Microsoft as a replacement for Xamarin, allows developers to build applications for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. However, cybercriminals have…
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ESET World 2025: Cybersecurity Giant Expands AI Advisor, MDR Access
ESET expands access to its AI Advisor and MDR offering among other news made at ESET World 2025 in Las Vegas in fight against ransomware, cyber threats. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/eset-world-2025-cybersecurity-giant-expands-ai-advisor-mdr-access
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ARMO Unveils First Cloud App Detection Response Solution for Seamless CodeCloud Security
Tel Aviv, Israel, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire ARMO CADR minimizes the cloud attack surface, detects and responds to unknown and known cyberattacks while ensuring business continuity, combining the power of CDR and ADR solutions ARMO, the leading Cloud Runtime Security company and the creator of Kubescape, announced today the launch of its Behavioral Cloud Application Detection…
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Gartner Names CYREBRO in Emerging Tech Report for Detection Response Startups
Ramat Gan, Israel, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire CYREBRO, the AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR), today announced its recognition as a leading detection and response startup in the Gartner report, Emerging Tech: Techscape for Detection and Response Startups. This acknowledgment highlights CYREBRO’s innovative approach to cybersecurity, leveraging advanced technology and expert analysis to combat evolving…
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Active Roles Secures 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for Hybrid AD Protection
Alisa Viejo, United States, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire One Identity, a leader in unified identity security, today announced that One Identity Active Roles has been named a winner in theHybrid Active Directory Protection categoryof the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. This recognition highlights One Identity’s ongoing commitment to providing robust identity management solutions that help organizations…
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Cyber Risks Drive CISOs to Surf AI Hype Wave
Gartner Says Hype Can Benefit Organizations That Harness It for Business Advantage. Organizations haven’t yet drawn business value from AI investments, and many feel AI is overhyped. Gartner analysts said encouraging intelligent risk-taking and investing in cybersecurity can improve an organization’s resilience, giving businesses confidence to embrace technologies like AI. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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World Backup Day: Data backup insufficient to protect against cyber attacks
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/world-backup-day-data-backup-insufficient-protection-cyber-attacks
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Meet the Low-Key Access Broker Supercharging Russian State Cybercrime
Raspberry Robin breaks into organizations and sells access to Russian threat actors, including the military cyber unit behind attempted coups, assassinations, and influence operations throughout Europe. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/access-broker-russian-state-cybercrime
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New Specter Insight C2 Tool Fuels ClickFix-Based Hacking Campaigns
A recent cybersecurity investigation has uncovered a previously unidentified Command and Control (C2) framework, dubbedSpecter Insight C2. This discovery was made by a team of researchers who have been analyzing recent hacking campaigns, including those utilizingClickFixtactics, as per a report shared by DFIR in X. The emergence of this new tool suggests an evolution in…
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Increase in cyber attacks: Education sector overwhelmed
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/increase-cyber-attacks-education-sector
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World Backup Day: Datensicherung zum Schutz vor Cyber-Angriffen unzureichend
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/world-backup-day-datensicherung-cyber-angriffe
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Zunahme bei Cyber-Angriffen: Bildungssektor überfordert
Tags: cyberFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/zunahme-cyber-angriffe-bildungssektor-ueberforderung
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Will the FDA Start Banning Chinese-Made Medical Devices?
Interview with Joe Silvia, CEO of MedWare Cyber Click here to listen. In late January, the FDA issued a safety warning on Contec CMS8000 patient monitors and those relabeled as MN-120. The Chinese-made devices, used by thousands of medical institutions across the world, contain back doors in the firmware that could put patients at risk.”¦…