Tag: cyber
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SOPHOS meldet Stagnation: Cyber-Kriminelle gegenüber KI offenbar weiterhin skeptisch
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/sophos-meldung-stagnation-cyber-kriminelle-ki-fortsetzung-skepsis
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Welsh woman fined for flatulence-fueled cyber harassment
Court said her approach to child access dispute with partner’s ex really stinks First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/31/wales_flatulence_harassment/
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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DEF CON 32 Navigating the Turbulent Skies of Aviation Cyber Regulation
Authors/Presenters: M. Weigand, S. Wagner Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-navigating-the-turbulent-skies-of-aviation-cyber-regulation/
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Change Your Password Day: Keeper Security Highlights Urgent Need for Strong Credential Management
In recognition of Change Your Password Day, Keeper Security is urging organisations to prioritise securing credentials to combat the escalating threat of cyber attacks. Without proper safeguards, compromised credentials can lead to devastating breaches, financial loss and reputational damage. Privileged accounts, often used by administrators or automated systems to access critical infrastructure, are prime targets for…
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The Network Security Business System of Low-altitude Economy
Previous post on security risks of low-altitude Economy: nsfocusglobal.com/security-risks-of-low-altitude-economy How to construct a comprehensive network security business system in the field of low-altitude economy? The purpose of network data security is to prevent leakage, resist attack and protect system and privacy. The operation of the low-altitude connection system contains massive information and data, so it…The…
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MSSP Market Update: BackBox Launches Network Cyber Resilience Platform
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-backbox-launches-network-cyber-resilience-platform
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Vallance rejects latest charge to reform UK hacking laws
Science minister Patrick Vallance rejects proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse Act, arguing that they could create a loophole for cyber criminals to exploit First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618521/Vallance-rejects-latest-charge-to-reform-UK-hacking-laws
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NAO: UK government cyber resilience weak in face of mounting threats
The National Audit Office has found UK government cyber resilience wanting, weakened by legacy IT and skills shortages, and facing mounting threats First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618552/NAO-UK-government-cyber-resilience-weak-in-face-of-mounting-threats
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Searchlight Cyber Bolsters Threat Intel With Assetnote Buy
Expanded Attack Surface Management Prowess Fuels Real-Time Vulnerability Validation. The acquisition of Assetnote enables Searchlight Cyber to provide more proactive cyber risk detection. By integrating Assetnote’s active vulnerability validation with Searchlight’s darkweb intelligence, customers receive more accurate threat prioritization and faster response capabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/searchlight-cyber-bolsters-threat-intel-assetnote-buy-a-27399
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Why API Security is Essential for the Hospitality Sector: Safeguarding Your Guests and Your Rewards
Trust is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. Guests rely on you to safeguard their personal data, payment information, and loyalty rewards. However, in today’s digital landscape, this trust faces constant risks. APIs, which serve as the unseen connections among various systems and applications, are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. A single flaw can compromise…
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Layered Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
Discover how layered security protects businesses from cyber threats. Learn the key components, benefits, and strategies to implement a robust defense system for your data. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/layered-security-a-comprehensive-guide-for-businesses/
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Lazarus Group Uses React-Based Admin Panel to Control Global Cyber Attacks
The North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been observed leveraging a “web-based administrative platform” to oversee its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, giving the adversary the ability to centrally supervise all aspects of their campaigns.”Each C2 server hosted a web-based administrative platform, built with a React application and a Node.js API,” SecurityScorecard’s First…
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Codefinger Ransomware: Detection and Mitigation Using MixMode
The Codefinger ransomware represents a new frontier in cyber threats, specifically targeting AWS S3 buckets. By exploiting Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C), attackers gain control over the encryption process, rendering recovery impossible without their AES-256 keys. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/codefinger-ransomware-detection-and-mitigation-using-mixmode/
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New Apple SLAP FLOP Side-Channel Attacks Let Attackers Steal Login Details From Browser
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum have uncovered two novel speculative execution attacks, named SLAP (Speculative Data Attacks via Load Address Prediction) and FLOP (Breaking the Apple M3 CPU via False Load Output Predictions). These vulnerabilities impact Apple Silicon chips, exposing critical security risks in devices built on the M2/A15…
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Hackers Exploit OAuth 2.0 Code Flow Using AiTM Attack on Microsoft Azure AD
Security enthusiasts and professionals are turning their focus towards a new angle on phishing attacks in the identity and access management space. During the >>Offensive Entra ID (Azure AD) and Hybrid AD Security
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Russian APT28 Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities to Target Government and Security Sectors
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, military, russia, strategy, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, zero-dayA detailed analysis from Maverits, a leading cybersecurity firm, reveals a significant evolution in the strategies and objectives of APT28, a cyber-espionage group linked to Russia’s GRU military intelligence unit. Covering activities from 2022 to 2024, the report highlights APT28’s integration of advanced tools, evolving methodologies, and intensified campaigns against Ukraine and its allies. Operating…
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Lynx Ransomware Architecture to Attack Windows, Linux, ESXi Uncovered
Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, encryption, extortion, linux, organized, ransomware, service, tool, windowsThe emergence of the Lynx Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform has drawn significant attention in cybersecurity circles, owing to its advanced technical capabilities, structured affiliate workflow, and expansive ransomware arsenal. Lynx has proven to be a highly organized and efficient cybercriminal operation, offering its affiliates a user-friendly interface, robust encryption capabilities, and extortion tools that underline its…
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Tenable To Acquire Vulcan Cyber For $150M, Boosting Exposure Management Offering
Tags: cyberTenable says its $150 million deal to acquire Vulcan Cyber will augment its platform in the exposure management segment. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/tenable-to-acquire-vulcan-cyber-for-150-million-boosting-exposure-management-offering
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WhatsApp’s “View Once” Feature Flaw Let Anyone View the Image Unlimitedly
Privacy is the cornerstone of digital communication in today’s world, and platforms like WhatsApp consistently introduce features to enhance user security. One such feature is WhatsApp’s “View Once” option, which ensures that sensitive photos and videos disappear after being viewed once. However, recent findings suggest that this privacy guarantee might not be as foolproof as…
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A Security Loophole in WhatsApp’s “View Once” Mode
Privacy is the cornerstone of digital communication in today’s world, and platforms like WhatsApp consistently introduce features to enhance user security. One such feature is WhatsApp’s “View Once” option, which ensures that sensitive photos and videos disappear after being viewed once. However, recent findings suggest that this privacy guarantee might not be as foolproof as…
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New Aquabot Malware Actively Exploiting Mitel SIP phones injection vulnerability
Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has uncovered a novel variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware, dubbed Aquabotv3, actively targeting Mitel SIP phones via a critical vulnerability. This marks the third observed iteration of Aquabot, which now showcases unique capabilities not previously seen in Mirai derivatives. The malware exploits CVE-2024-41710, a command injection vulnerability…
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Hackers Attacking Windows, macOS, and Linux systems With SparkRAT
Researchers have uncovered new developments in SparkRAT operations, shedding light on its persistent use in malicious campaigns targeting macOS users and government organizations. The findings, detailed in a recent report, underscore the evolving tactics of threat actors leveraging SparkRAT’s modular framework and cross-platform capabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux. SparkRAT’s Communication Originally released on GitHub…
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Cyber-Kriminelle in der Schweiz werfen Köder aus: Versand gefälschter E-Mails des Finanzamts
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyber-kriminelle-schweiz-koeder-versand-faelschung-e-mails-finanzamt
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Cyber Insights 2025: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is upending cybersecurity. It is used by adversaries in their attacks, and by defenders in their defense. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Artificial Intelligence appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyber-insights-2025-artificial-intelligence/
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Windows CLFS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability CVE-2024-49138 PoC Released
A recently disclosed Windows kernel-level vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49138, has raised significant security concerns in the cybersecurity community. Leveraging a buffer overflow vulnerability within theWindows Common Log File System (CLFS), researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, showcasing the critical risks associated with the flaw. The vulnerability, which was identified and patched by Microsoft in December…
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Hellcat Ransomware Attacking Government Organizations Educational Institutions
Tags: cyber, dark-web, data, extortion, government, group, infrastructure, ransomware, service, theft, toolA new ransomware gang, Hellcat, emerged on dark web forums in 2024, targeting critical infrastructure, government organizations, educational institutions, and the energy sector. Operating on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Hellcat offers ransomware tools and infrastructure to affiliates in exchange for a profit share. The group relies on double extortion techniques, combining data theft with system…
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Researchers Jailbreaked DeepSeek R1 to Generate Malicious Scripts
Researchers have successfully jailbroken DeepSeek R1, a cutting-edge reasoning model originating from China. Dubbed a potential challenger to tech giants like OpenAI, DeepSeek R1 has garnered international attention for its impressive problem-solving abilities in mathematics, logic, and coding. However, the model’s vulnerabilities have raised significant ethical and security concerns, especially after it was manipulated to…
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Breakout Time Accelerates 22% as Cyber-Attacks Speed Up
ReliaQuest warns threat actor innovation and infostealer activity helped to accelerate breakout time by 22% in 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/breakout-time-accelerates-22/
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Apple Fixes Critical Cyber Threats, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Apple has rolled out a series of software updates to patch several critical vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that had been actively exploited in the wild. The Apple security updates fix various security issues, notably a use-after-free bug affecting the Core Media component of Apple’s operating systems, which could allow malicious applications to elevate privileges.…