Tag: cyber
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North Korean Hackers Leverage Dropbox and PowerShell Scripts to Breach Organizations
Tags: breach, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, group, hacker, malware, north-korea, powershell, threatA recent cyberattack campaign, dubbed >>DEEP#DRIVE,
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BlackLock Ransomware Targets Windows, VMware ESXi, Linux Environments
BlackLock ransomware, first identified in March 2024, has rapidly ascended the ranks of the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem, becoming the seventh most prolific group on data-leak sites by late 2024. The group employs a double extortion strategy, encrypting victims’ data while exfiltrating sensitive information to pressure organizations into paying ransoms. Its malware targets multiple environments, including…
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Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware to Compromise US Security
Tags: access, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, malware, marketplace, military, threatA recent cybersecurity investigation has unveiled a troubling reality: U.S. military personnel and employees of major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, have been compromised by infostealer malware. This inexpensive yet potent cyberweapon, available for as little as $10 per infected device on underground marketplaces, has exposed critical credentials, including access to classified…
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Next Wave of ‘Scam-Yourself’ Attacks Leverages AI-Generated Deepfake Videos
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new wave of >>Scam-Yourself
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Malware-Infected Signal, Line, and Gmail Apps Alter System Defenses
A recent cybersecurity analysis has uncovered a campaign targeting Chinese-speaking users through malicious installers of popular applications such as Signal, Line, and Gmail. These backdoored executables exploit manipulated search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware-laden files. The attackers employ deceptive tactics, including fake download pages hosted on unrelated domains, to distribute these…
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Thailand to take in 7,000 rescued from illegal cyber scam hubs in Myanmar
Around 7,000 people rescued from illegal call centers in Myanmar are awaiting transfer to Thailand amid a crackdown on cross-border scam operations, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/thailand-to-take-in-7000-rescued-from-scam-hubs-myanmar
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Russian Hackers Target Signal Messenger Users to Steal Sensitive Data
Russian state-aligned threat actors have intensified their efforts to compromise Signal Messenger accounts, targeting individuals of strategic interest, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These campaigns, primarily linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, aim to intercept sensitive communications from military personnel, politicians, journalists, and activists. The attackers are exploiting Signal’s >>linked…
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Nachhaltige Cyberresilienz lebt in einem Ökosystem
Cyberresilienz ist eine Voraussetzung, um die Verfügbarkeit von Geschäftsprozessen in einer zunehmend gefährdeten digitalen Wirtschaft aufrechtzuerhalten. Plattformlösungen für eine proaktive Abwehr und für eine automatisierte, saubere Cyber-Recovery sind zentral für den Rebuild funktionierender Infrastrukturen. Angesichts solcher komplexen Aufgaben ist die Zusammenarbeit im Unternehmen, unter Herstellern sowie mit Cloud-Dienst-Anbietern und Partnern der einzige Weg, Cyberresilienz zu…
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/flaws-in-xerox-versalink-mfps-spotlight-printer-security-concerns/
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Deepwatch Acquires Dassana to Boost Cyber Resilience With AI
Acquisition strengthens Deepwatch Platform capabilities with actionable insights and risk-based prioritization. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/deepwatch-acquires-dassana-to-boost-cyber-resilience-with-ai
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Free Diagram Tool Aids Management of Complex ICS/OT Cybersecurity Decisions
Admeritia has launched Cyber Decision Diagrams, a free tool designed to help organizations manage complex decisions related to ICS/OT cybersecurity. The post Free Diagram Tool Aids Management of Complex ICS/OT Cybersecurity Decisions appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/free-diagram-tool-aids-management-of-complex-ics-ot-cybersecurity-decisions/
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Raymond IT Systems Hit by Cyber Attack, Authorities Investigating
Textile and apparel conglomerate Raymond Limited confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting portions of its IT infrastructure on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, according to regulatory filings submitted to the BSE and NSE stock exchanges. The Mumbai-based company, whose operations span fabric manufacturing, branded apparel, and retail stores, stated the incident required isolation of compromised systems but…
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Mozilla Addresses High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Firefox 135.0.1
Mozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the first major security patch for Firefox in 2025 and underscores ongoing challenges in browser security.…
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Firefox 135.0.1 Released to Address High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities
Mozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the first major security patch for Firefox in 2025 and underscores ongoing challenges in browser security.…
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90,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Local File Inclusion Attacks
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0366) in the Jupiter X Core WordPress plugin, actively installed on over 90,000 websites, was disclosed on January 6, 2025. The flaw enables authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges to execute remote code via chained Local File Inclusion (LFI) and malicious SVG uploads. Discovered by researcher stealthcopter through the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program, the vulnerability…
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of SonicWall SonicOS RCE Vulnerability
Tags: authentication, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, rce, remote-code-execution, vpn, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding the active exploitation of critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in SonicWall’s SonicOS, tracked as CVE-2024-53704. Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on February 19, 2025, the flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to hijack SSL VPN sessions and bypass authentication mechanisms…
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CISA Issues Warning on Palo Alto PAN-OS Security Flaw Under Attack
Tags: attack, authentication, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, infrastructure, kev, network, vulnerabilityCISA and Palo Alto Networks are scrambling to contain widespread exploitation of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) affecting firewall devices running unpatched PAN-OS software. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on February 19, 2025, following a 900% surge in attack attempts over five days.…
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Russian Government Proposes Stricter Penalties to Tackle Cybercrime
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, government, hacker, infrastructure, law, russia, threatThe Russian government has unveiled sweeping legislative reforms aimed at curbing cybercrime, introducing stricter penalties, expansive law enforcement powers, and novel judicial measures. Approved on February 10, 2025, the amendments seek to modernize the nation’s cybersecurity framework amid rising digital threats, targeting hackers, fraudsters, and infrastructure attackers with harsher punishments and strengthened investigative tools. The…
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Surge in IRS and Tax-Themed Cyber Attacks Driven by Fresh Domain Registrations
The months of January through April, marking the U.S. tax season, have seen a sharp rise in malicious cyber activity targeting taxpayers. Broadcom’s Symantec Security Center has identified a surge in IRS and tax-themed phishing campaigns, smishing attacks, and fraudulent domain registrations designed to deceive individuals and organizations. These campaigns exploit the urgency of tax…
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Critical Flaw in Apache Ignite (CVE-2024-52577) Allows Attackers to Execute Code Remotely
A severe security vulnerability (CVE-2024-52577) in Apache Ignite, the open-source distributed database and computing platform, has been disclosed. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers by exploiting insecure deserialization mechanisms in specific configurations. First reported on February 14, 2025, this issue impacts all Apache Ignite versions from 2.6.0 up to…
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Hidden Dangers of Security Threats in the Tide of DeepSeek
Recently, DeepSeek attracted global attention and triggered worldwide discussion with its advanced AI models. Meanwhile, it has become the target of hackers and suffered frequent attacks. However, with the continuous improvement of AI large model capabilities, frequent security incidents and increasing risks expose users to greater threats. This post will use the NSFOCUS Large Model…The…
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GPT-4o Copilot Covers More Than 30 Popular Programming Languages
GitHub has launchedGPT-4o Copilot, a refined code completion model now available to Visual Studio Code users. Built on the GPT-4o mini architecture and trained on over 275,000 high-quality public repositories, the update marks a leap in multi-language support, performance accuracy, and contextual understanding across more than 30 popular programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, Rust, Go, and TypeScript. Expanded Language…
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Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore
Cybersecurity advice is everywhere. We’re constantly reminded to update our passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid clicking suspicious links. Yet, beneath … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/19/cyber-hygiene-habits/
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CISA Issues Two New ICS Advisories Addressing Exploits and Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) escalated its cybersecurity alerts on February 18, 2025, releasing two critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories targeting vulnerabilities in Delta Electronics’ CNCSoft-G2 and Rockwell Automation’s GuardLogix controllers. These advisories flagged under ICSA-24-191-01 (Update A) and ICSA-25-035-02 (Update A), address high-severity flaws that could enable remote code execution…
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Chrome Buffer Overflow Flaws Let Hackers Execute Arbitrary Code Gain System Access
Google has rolled out an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, patching three vulnerabilities”, including two critical heap buffer overflow flaws”, that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and seize control of affected systems. The update (version 133.0.6943.126/.127 for Windows/Mac and 133.0.6943.126 for Linux) follows the discovery of exploits in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript…
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Leveraging AI to Stay Ahead in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Chandra Pandey and Joshua Skeens, CEO of Logically
At Seceon’s 2025 Q1 Innovation and Certification Days, Seceon CEO Chandra Pandey and Joshua Skeens, CEO of Seceon’s partner Logically (www.logically.com) engaged in an insightful discussion about AI’s transformative role in cybersecurity. As cyber threats become increasingly AI-driven, organizations must evolve their security strategies to stay ahead of attackers. The Growing AI Threat Landscape Skeens…
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Dream Raises $100M to Strengthen AI-Driven National Security
Investment Led by Bain Capital to Enhance Predictive Threat Detection Capabilities. Dream raised $100 million in Series B funding from Bain Capital on a $1.1 billion valuation to enhance its proprietary Cyber Language Model and expand globally, with a focus on U.S. market entry to address growing national security threats through AI-driven cybersecurity and predictive…