Tag: cyber
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NIST loses key cyber experts in standards and research
The head of NIST’s Computer Security Division and roughly a dozen of his subordinates took the Trump administration’s retirement offers, placing key programs at risk. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/nist-cyber-retirements-quantum-ai-research-standards/747270/
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Airline industry in North America prioritizing investments in cyber, AI
Spending plans come amid rising concerns over third-party cyber risk.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/airline-north-america-investments-cyber-ai/747253/
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Two Hacks, One Empire: The Cyber Assaults Disney Didn’t See Coming
Disney was hit by two major 2024 cyberattacks, an ex-employee’s sabotage and a hacker’s AI trap, exposing internal… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/two-hacks-one-empire-cyber-attacks-disney-coming/
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MIWIC25: Stephanie Itimi, Director of Information Protection and Compliance, Age UK, Founder Chair, Seidea CIC
Organised 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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Cyber Resilience Demands Rethinking Risk, Identity, AI Trust
RSA CEO Rohit Ghai on Security Amid Evolving Threats, Tech Disruption. AI, geopolitical instability and sophisticated cyberthreats are reshaping how organizations must think about risk, resilience and identity. RSA CEO Rohit Ghai discusses identity overhaul for enterprises, moving beyond passwords and an approach to AI-based threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cyber-resilience-demands-rethinking-risk-identity-ai-trust-a-28297
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BFDOOR Malware Targets Organizations to Establish Long-Term Persistence
The BPFDoor malware has emerged as a significant threat targeting domestic and international organizations, particularly in the telecommunications sector. First identified by PwC in 2021, BPFDoor is a highly sophisticated backdoor malware designed to infiltrate Linux systems with an emphasis on long-term persistence and evasion. On April 25, 2025, the Korea Internet & Security Agency…
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Uncovering the Security Risks of Data Exposure in AI-Powered Tools like Snowflake’s CORTEX
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the technological landscape, tools like Snowflake’s CORTEX Search Service are revolutionizing data retrieval with advanced fuzzy search and LLM-driven Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities. However, beneath the promise of efficiency lies a critical security concern: unintended data exposure. A recent analysis highlights how even tightly configured access and masking…
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UNC3944 Hackers Shift from SIM Swapping to Ransomware and Data Extortion
UNC3944, a financially-motivated threat actor also linked to the group known as Scattered Spider, has transitioned from niche SIM swapping operations targeting telecommunications organizations to a more aggressive focus on ransomware and data theft extortion across diverse industries. Initially observed exploiting telecom vulnerabilities to facilitate SIM swaps, UNC3944 pivoted in early 2023 to deploy ransomware…
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Hackers Bypass AI Filters from Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta Using a Simple Emoji
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the content moderation systems of AI models developed by industry giants Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta. Hackers have reportedly found a way to bypass the stringent filters designed to prevent the generation of harmful or explicit content by using a seemingly harmless tool-a single emoji. This discovery highlights…
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Microsoft Alerts That Default Helm Charts May Expose Kubernetes Apps to Data Leaks
Microsoft’s cybersecurity research team has issued a stark warning about the risks of using default Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment templates, revealing that popular cloud-native applications like Apache Pinot, Meshery, and Selenium Grid are being deployed with critical security gaps. These misconfigurations-often prioritizing convenience over protection-allow attackers to hijack databases, execute arbitrary code, and gain…
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Addressing the Top Cyber-Risks in Higher Education
As attacks accelerate, security leaders must act to gain visibility across their entire institution’s network and systems and continuously educate their users on best practices. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/addressing-top-cyber-risks-higher-education
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Co-op rushes to fix contactless payment issue in some stores amid cyber-attack fallout
Chain says up to one in 10 stores was affected on Tuesday morning but issue now fixed in all branches<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/may/06/trade-war-china-service-sector-uk-eurozone-ford-tariffs-bp-shell-oil-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>The Co-op was forced to scramble to fix a problem with contactless payments at dozens of its stores on Tuesday, as it grapples with the fallout from a cyber-attack which has left…
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Popular Instagram Blogger’s Account Hacked to Phish Users and Steal Banking Credentials
A high-profile Russian Instagram blogger recently fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, where scammers hijacked her account to orchestrate a fake $125,000 cash giveaway. The attackers employed advanced techniques, including AI-generated deepfake videos and meticulously crafted phishing campaigns, to deceive followers into surrendering sensitive banking information. This incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud…
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Ransomware Attacks on Food Agriculture Industry Surge 100% 84 Attacks in Just 3 Months
The food and agriculture industry is facing an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity threats in 2025, with ransomware attacks doubling in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024. Speaking at the RSA Conference on Thursday, Jonathan Braley, director of the Food and Ag-ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), revealed a staggering 84 ransomware…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot and Office Apps Now Protected by SafeLinks at Click Time
Microsoft announced a major update aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of its flagship AI-powered productivity assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and its suite of Office apps. The integration of SafeLinks protection at time-of-click marks a significant step forward in safeguarding users from modern cyber threats. AI is revolutionizing workflows across industries, and Microsoft Copilot is at…
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Initial Access Brokers Play a Vital Role in Modern Ransomware Attacks
The ransomware threat landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with specialized cybercriminals like Initial Access Brokers (IAbBs) emerging as critical enablers in the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) ecosystem. These actors serve as high-value middlemen, focusing on breaching organizational networks and selling access to other threat actors who execute the final stages of ransomware and Business Email…
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Microsoft Resolves Group Policy Issue Blocking Windows 11 24H2 Installation
Microsoft has resolved a critical enterprise-focused bug that blocked organizations from deploying Windows 11 24H2 through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), alongside addressing a separate dual-boot Linux compatibility issue tied to older security updates. These fixes come as part of broader efforts to stabilize the 2024 Update rollout, which introduces AI-driven Copilot+ PC features and…
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DragonForce Ransomware Targets Major UK Retailers, Including Harrods, Marks Spencer, and Co-Op
Major UK retailers including Harrods, Marks and Spencer, and Co-Op are currently experiencing significant service disruptions following a series of coordinated ransomware attacks attributed to the DragonForce group. The attacks have affected critical business functions including payment systems, inventory management, and payroll processing. This campaign marks a significant escalation in DragonForce’s operations, which previously targeted…
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Darcula PhaaS: 884,000 Credit Card Details Stolen from 13 Million Global User Clicks
The Darcula group has orchestrated a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation, dubbed Magic Cat, compromising an estimated 884,000 credit card details from over 13 million user interactions worldwide. This smishing (SMS phishing) campaign, first detected in December 2023, impersonates trusted brands like the Norwegian Postal Service to lure victims into divulging sensitive information. Sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service Operation…
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OpenAI Shifts For-Profit Branch to Public Benefit Corporation, Staying Under Nonprofit Oversight
Landmark organizational shift, OpenAI announced its transition from a capped-profit LLC to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while maintaining governance under its original nonprofit structure. The move, detailed in a May 2025 letter from CEO Sam Altman, aims to balance scalable resource acquisition with the company’s mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all…
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Google’s NotebookLM Introduces Voice Summaries in Over 50 Languages
Google has significantly expanded the capabilities of NotebookLM, its AI-powered research tool, by introducing Audio Overviews in more than 50 languages. This enhancement builds upon the platform’s global expansion to over 200 countries last year and marks a pivotal development in making AI-assisted research more accessible worldwide. The feature transforms users’ source materials into engaging,…
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Android Security Update -A Critical RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released critical security patches for Android devices to address 57 vulnerabilities across multiple subsystems, including an actively exploited remote code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2025-27363. The May 2025 security bulletin confirms this high-severity vulnerability in Android’s System component enables local code execution without requiring additional privileges or user interaction. Devices running Android 13…
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Retail cyber crime spree a ‘wake-up call’, says NCSC CEO
The National Cyber Security Centre confirms it is providing assistance to M&S, Co-op and Harrods as concerns grow among UK retailers First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623390/Retail-cyber-crime-spree-a-wake-up-call-says-NCSC-CEO
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New ClickFix Attack Imitates Ministry of Defence Website to Target Windows Linux Systems
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, government, india, infection, intelligence, linux, malicious, malware, threat, windowsA newly identified cyberattack campaign has surfaced, leveraging the recognizable branding of India’s Ministry of Defence to distribute cross-platform malware targeting both Windows and Linux systems. Uncovered by threat intelligence researchers at Hunt.io, this operation employs a ClickFix-style infection chain, mimicking official government press release portals to lure unsuspecting users into executing malicious payloads. The…
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Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A critical security vulnerability in the Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server has come under active exploit, security researchers from Arctic Wolf have warned. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-7399, allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and compromise digital signage infrastructure in organizations around the world. Details of the Vulnerability The Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server is a popular…
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UK Retail Chains Targeted by Ransomware Attackers Claiming Data Theft
Major ransomware campaign targeting UK retailers has escalated as hackers provided BBC News with evidence of extensive network infiltration and data theft from Co-op, contradicting the company’s initial statements that downplayed the incident. The cyber criminals, operating under the name DragonForce, claim to possess personal information of approximately 20 million Co-op loyalty scheme members and…