Tag: cyber
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Operation Sea Elephant Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targeting South Asia
A recent report from Qi’anxin Threat Intelligence Center exposes an advanced cyber-espionage campaign dubbed Operation Sea Elephant, which First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/operation-sea-elephant-cyber-espionage-campaign-targeting-south-asia/
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British Tech Industry Backs UK Proposal on Software Security
Code of Practice for Software Vendors Sets Baseline Security Expectations. A British government proposal to strengthen software supply chain security received positive feedback from vendors who said voluntary best practices could strengthen cyber defenses. The guidelines suggest requiring multifactor authentication for developers and timely vulnerability patching. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/british-tech-industry-backs-uk-proposal-on-software-security-a-27645
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Reported US Cyber Pause on Russia Raises Questions, Concerns
Hiatus Could Embolden Moscow. Reports suggesting the U.S. federal government is going soft on Russia in cyberspace sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Resuming computer network attacks and other exploitation efforts after a pause isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/reported-us-cyber-pause-on-russia-raises-questions-concerns-a-27643
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Congress eyes bigger cyber role for NTIA amid telecom attacks
A pair of cyber-focused bills tied to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration advanced out of a House committee Tuesday. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ntia-cybersecurity-policy-commerce-department/
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Conquering Cyber Risks Involving Web Browsers in Healthcare
As clinicians move to a model of working anywhere, on many types of devices and under a variety of different internet environments, web browser security is a heightened concern, said John Frushour, vice president and CISO at New York Presbyterian Hospital and CyberEdBoard member. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/conquering-cyber-risks-involving-web-browsers-in-healthcare-i-5460
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Mapping Health Sector Chokepoints Before the Next Big Attack
The Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council is kicking off a health sector mapping initiative aimed at helping the ecosystem avoid massive disruptions in the event of major cyber incidents, said Greg Garcia, executive director of cybersecurity at the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/mapping-health-sector-chokepoints-before-next-big-attack-i-5452
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Enhancing security with Microsoft’s expanded cloud logs
Nation-state-sponsored hacking stories are a big part of everyone’s favourite Hollywood movies”‰”, “‰that is, until it becomes a real-life story of our own compromised personal or corporate sensitive data ending up on the dark web or in hackers’ hands. In real life, cyber espionage groups’ activities trigger stringent security enforcement. First in the government sector,…
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Pentagon, CISA Deny Change in US Cyber Policy on Russia
Media reports over the weekend suggested the Trump administration ordered US Cyber Command and CISA to draw down cyber activities targeting Russia. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/pentagon-cisa-deny-change-us-cyber-policy-russia
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MSSP Market Update: Stellar Cyber Integrates RedSense Threat Intel
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-stellar-cyber-integrates-redsense-threat-intel
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DoD, CISA Deny Reports of Pausing Cyber Operations Against Russia
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/dod-cisa-deny-reports-of-pausing-cyber-operations-against-russia
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DHS: Russian cyber threats to remain in CISA’s purview
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/dhs-russian-cyber-threats-to-remain-in-cisas-purview
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MSSPs to Feel Impact of Trump Halting US Cyber Operations Vs. Russia
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssps-to-feel-impact-of-trump-halting-us-cyber-operations-vs-russia
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Cybersecurity Risks in 2025
Cyber threats in 2025 will constantly evolve, with cybercriminals using both new and old vulnerabilities. Here are the risks expected in 2025. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/cybersecurity-risks-in-2025/
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Pathfinder AI Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities for Smarter SOC Automation
Pathfinder AI expands Hunters’ vision for AI-driven SOCs, introducing Agentic AI for autonomous investigation and response. Hunters, the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with LLM-powered investigation guidance, Hunters is introducing its Agentic AI vision,…
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Rubrik discloses server breach, compromise of ‘access information’
The data security and backup vendor said it found no evidence that the stolen data was used by cyber threat actors. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/rubrik-discloses-server-breach-compromise-of-access-information/741494/
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Google Secretly Tracks Android Devices Even Without User-Opened Apps
A recent technical study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin has revealed that Google collects and stores extensive user data on Android devices, even when pre-installed Google apps are never opened. The findings indicate that cookies, device identifiers, and tracking links are downloaded and stored without user consent, raising significant privacy concerns. Persistent Tracking…
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LLMjacking Hackers Abuse GenAI With AWS NHIs to Hijack Cloud LLMs
In a concerning development, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting cloud-based generative AI (GenAI) services in a new attack vector dubbed >>LLMjacking.
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New Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targets UAE Aviation and Transport
A cyber-espionage campaign targeting UAE aviation and transport has been identified by researchers, using customized lures to deploy Sosano malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/espionage-campaign-targets-uae/
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Microsoft Strengthens Trust Boundary for VBS Enclaves
Microsoft has introduced a series of technical recommendations to bolster the security of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, a key component of trusted execution environments (TEE). VBS enclaves leverage the hypervisor’s Virtual Trust Levels (VTLs) to isolate sensitive memory and code execution within a user-mode process, safeguarding critical data such as encryption keys from even highly…
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Hackers Exploiting Business Relationships to Attack Arab Emirates Aviation Sector
Tags: attack, business, communications, cyber, espionage, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, malware, threatA sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting the aviation and satellite communications sectors in the United Arab Emirates has been uncovered by Proofpoint researchers. The operation, attributed to a threat cluster dubbed >>UNK_CraftyCamel,
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Microsoft Removing DES Encryption from Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025″
Microsoft has announced the removal of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption algorithm from Kerberos in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This change, set to take effect with updates released on or after September 9, 2025, aims to bolster security by eliminating outdated cryptographic protocols vulnerable to modern cyber threats. The move…
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Researchers Unveil APT28’s Advanced HTA Trojan Obfuscation Tactics
Security researchers have uncovered sophisticated obfuscation techniques employed by APT28, a Russian-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group, in their HTA (HTML Application) Trojan. The analysis, part of an ongoing investigation into APT28’s cyber espionage campaigns targeting Central Asia and Kazakhstan, highlights the group’s use of multi-layered obfuscation and the VBE (VBScript Encoded) technique to evade…
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GrassCall Malware Targets Job Seekers to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, group, jobs, linkedin, login, malicious, malware, russia, softwareA newly identified cyberattack campaign, dubbed GrassCall, is targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors through fake job interviews. Attributed to the Russian-speaking cybercriminal group >>Crazy Evil,
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Bypassing AV Detection Anti-Malware Scans with Red Team Tool SpecterInsight
In an era where antivirus (AV) solutions and anti-malware scan interfaces (AMSI) are becoming increasingly sophisticated, red team operators and penetration testers face mounting challenges in evading detection. SpecterInsight, a powerful offensive security tool, has emerged as a solution to bypass these defenses while maintaining stealth. The latest version, SpecterInsight 4.2.0, introduces advanced payload crafting…
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49,000+ Access Management Systems Worldwide Exposed to Major Security Gaps
A recent study conducted by Dutch IT security consultancy Modat has revealed alarming vulnerabilities in over 49,000 access management systems (AMS) worldwide. These systems, designed to control and secure access to buildings and sensitive areas, are reportedly plagued by misconfigurations that leave them exposed to cybercriminals. The findings underscore a global issue affecting industries such…
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New Malware Strikes 4,000+ ISPs, Enabling Hacker Remote Access
A newly discovered malware campaign has compromised over 4,000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the West Coast of the United States and China, granting hackers remote access to critical infrastructure. The campaign, identified by the Splunk Threat Research Team, is believed to originate from Eastern Europe and employs a combination of brute-force attacks, cryptomining payloads,…
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Dark Caracal group might have refreshed its malware, researchers say
Dark Caracal, a group suspected of cyber mercenary activities, appeared to shift to a new espionage tool in a campaign aimed at Latin American targets, according to researchers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dark-caracal-hackers-poco-rat-bandook
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Insider Research im Gespräch – Wie Unternehmen Cyber Resilient by Design werden können
Tags: cyberFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/unternehmen-cyber-resilienz-cyber-angriffe-a-de0ab8c75b176897b4ad318086211503/
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Google, Meta, and Apple Power the World’s Biggest Surveillance System
Imagine a government that tracks your daily movements, monitors your communications, and catalogs your digital habits. While this conjures images of authoritarian regimes, a parallel reality exists in the United States, where law enforcement agencies leverage the vast data reservoirs of Big Tech companies to construct intrusive profiles of citizens. Over the past decade, Google,…