Tag: cyber
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How CISOs should utilize data security posture management to inform risk
Tags: access, ai, automation, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, data, detection, finance, iam, incident response, monitoring, open-source, remote-code-execution, risk, service, siem, software, tool, update, vulnerabilityApplying the principles at any maturity level: Whether you’re working with a full DSPM platform, a lightweight open-source scanner or even manual data inventories, CISOs can use this thinking to apply quantification (or at least an order of magnitude) to risk decisions. For example, you may have a written policy in place that a database…
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CISA Alert Highlights Active Exploitation of cPanel WHM Security Bug
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised the alarm over a critical security vulnerability affecting WebPros cPanel & WebHost Manager (WHM) and WP2 (WordPress Squared). On April 30, 2026, CISA officially added this flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming that malicious actors are actively abusing it in real-world attacks.…
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cPanel Vulnerability Exploited to Compromise Government and Military Servers
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and Web Host Manager, officially tracked as CVE-2026-41940, is currently being exploited by unidentified threat actors. Security researchers at Ctrl-Alt-Intel recently uncovered an alarming campaign leveraging this vulnerability to compromise government and military organizations across Southeast Asia. The attackers managed to weaponize publicly available exploit code just days…
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Attackers Hijack SAP npm Packages to Steal Dev Secrets
A sophisticated supply chain attack hit the SAP developer ecosystem on April 29, 2026, compromising four widely-used npm packages with credential-stealing malware. The attackers modified package installation scripts to download the Bun JavaScript runtime a legitimate alternative to Node.js during the npm install process. This technique bypasses Node.js-based security monitoring by executing an 11.6 MB…
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AI-Powered Threat Actors Accelerate 0-Day Discovery at Machine Speed
Threat actors are already using AI models as autonomous operators to discover and exploit 0″‘days in minutes, thereby collapsing the time and cost required to run complex intrusion campaigns. This shift, first clearly visible in late 2025 operations, is forcing defenders to rethink detection, containment, and even how they define insider risk. Until 2025, attackers…
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DigiCert Root Certificates Incorrectly Detected as Malware by Microsoft Defender
On May 3, 2026, system administrators and everyday users worldwide experienced a sudden, massive spike in severe security alerts from Microsoft Defender. The native Windows security platform began aggressively flagging system files as >>Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha.<< This unexpected detection caused widespread panic across IT departments, leading many professionals to believe a sophisticated threat actor had actively compromised…
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Email Bombing, Fake IT Support Calls Drive Microsoft Teams Phishing Surge
Email bombing campaigns combined with fake IT support outreach are driving a surge in sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. The attacks typically begin with email bombing, where victims are flooded with spam messages to create confusion and urgency. Shortly after, threat actors initiate contact via Microsoft Teams, impersonating internal IT support or helpdesk personnel. Posing…
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FreeBSD Systems at Risk From DHCP Client RCE Vulnerability
The FreeBSD Project has issued a critical security advisory (FreeBSD-SA-26:12.dhclient) to address a severe Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in its default IPv4 DHCP client. Tracked as CVE-2026-42511, this flaw allows local network attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Discovered by Joshua Rogers of the AISLE Research Team, the vulnerability affects all supported…
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Spotting third-party cyber risk before attackers do
In this Help Net Security video, Jeffrey Wheatman, SVP and Cyber Strategist at Black Kite, discusses how organizations can identify and manage third-party cyber exposures … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/04/spotting-third-party-cyber-risk-video/
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Salt Typhoon breach IBM subsidiary in Italy: a warning for Europe’s digital defenses
April 2026 breach at Sistemi Informativi (IBM Italy) raises concerns over Chinese-linked cyber ops in Europe, including Salt Typhoon. In late April 2026, the Italian cybersecurity landscape was shaken by a significant breach targeting Sistemi Informativi, a company wholly owned by IBM Italy that provides IT infrastructure management for key public and private institutions. The…
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A Tale of Two States: The 2026 Cybersecurity Paradox
The cyber threat outlooks from CIOs and CISOs at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia ranged from the good to the bad to the ugly, with AI front and center. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/05/a-tale-of-two-states-the-2026-cybersecurity-paradox/
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FBI Links Cybercriminals to Sharp Surge in Cargo Theft Attacks
What happened The FBI issued a public service announcement on April 30, 2026, warning the US transportation and logistics industry of a sharp rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. That represents a 60% increase over the prior year. Confirmed cargo theft…The…
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Edtech Firm Instructure Discloses Cyber Incident, Probes Impact
What happened Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, has disclosed that it recently suffered a cybersecurity incident perpetrated by a criminal threat actor and is now investigating its scope with the help of outside forensics experts. The disclosure was made by Chief Security Officer Steve Proud, who committed to transparency as the…The…
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RBI Cybersecurity Compliance Checklist for Fintech Organizations
Tags: compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, fintech, framework, india, resilience, service, threatThe financial services ecosystem in India is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and fintech organizations sit at the center of this evolution. With increasing cyber threats targeting digital payments, lending platforms, and financial data, regulatory oversight has intensified. The Reserve Bank of India mandates a strong RBI cybersecurity framework that fintechs must follow to ensure resilience,……
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Global Cyber Threat Brief: Identity Breaches, Supply Chain Attacks, and the Rise of Organized Cybercrime
Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cybercrime, data, exploit, identity, organized, ransomware, service, supply-chain, threatIn the past week, the global cyber threat landscape has once again demonstrated how rapidly attackers are evolving shifting from isolated intrusions to coordinated, multi-stage campaigns targeting identities, supply chains, and service providers. From large-scale identity data exposure to sophisticated token abuse and ransomware-driven disruptions, these incidents highlight a critical reality: attackers are increasingly exploiting…
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Invisible Threats Within: Detecting Botnet Activity and Data Exfiltration Before It’s Too Late
In today’s cyber threat landscape, attacks are no longer always loud or immediate. Many of the most damaging incidents begin quietly hidden within normal network activity, disguised as legitimate traffic, and evolving over time into full-scale compromises. Modern security requires more than just detection; it requires context, behavioral intelligence, and early intervention. This article highlights…
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Brace for the patch tsunami: AI is unearthing decades of buried code debt
Britain’s cyber agency says the bill for years of technical shortcuts is coming due, and it’s arriving all at once First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/05/02/ncsc_brace_for_patch_tsunami/
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Edu tech firm Instructure discloses cyber incident, probes impact
Instructure, the company behind the widely used Canvas learning platform, has disclosed that it recently suffered a cybersecurity incident and is now investigating its impact. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/edu-tech-firm-instructure-discloses-cyber-incident-probes-impact/
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Massive Facebook Phishing Operation Leverages AppSheet, Netlify, and Telegram
Cybersecurity researchers at Guardio Labs have uncovered a massive phishing operation dubbed AccountDumpling that has compromised more than 30,000 Facebook accounts worldwide. Unlike conventional phishing campaigns that rely on spoofed domains or compromised SMTP servers, this Vietnamese-linked operation abuses Google AppSheet to deliver fully authenticated malicious emails. Because the messages originate from legitimate Google infrastructure,…
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cPanelSniper PoC Exploit Disclosed as 44,000 Servers Reportedly Compromised
A critical zero-day vulnerability in cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) is under massive active exploitation following the public release of a sophisticated proof-of-concept exploit. Tracked as CVE-2026-41940, this flaw has already compromised tens of thousands of servers worldwide. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-41940, is a severe authentication bypass flaw affecting cPanel and WHM. It carries…
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Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations
Torrance, United States / California, May 1st, 2026, CyberNewswire Criminal IP partners with Securonix to integrate Criminal IP’s Threat Intelligence into ThreatQ, allowing organizations to incorporate external IP intelligence into their existing workflows, helping security teams accelerate analysis and response with more actionable context. Unlike traditional intelligence feeds, Criminal IP provides visibility into how assets…
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GPT-5.5 matches heavily hyped Mythos Preview in new cybersecurity tests
New results suggest Mythos’ cyber threat isn’t “a breakthrough specific to one model.” First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/ai/2026/05/amid-mythos-hyped-cybersecurity-prowess-researchers-find-gpt-5-5-is-just-as-good/
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Digital attacks drive a new wave of cargo theft, FBI says
The FBI warns of rising cyber cargo theft, with hackers targeting brokers and carriers. Experts say digital attacks are replacing traditional cargo theft. The FBI has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about a surge in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with hackers increasingly targeting brokers and carriers. This trend confirms earlier findings from Proofpoint and alerts…
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Cyber incident responders who carried out ransomware attacks given 4-year sentences
Two cybersecurity incident responders who abused their positions to carry out covert ransomware attacks were sentenced to four years in prison. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ransomware-cyber-incident-responders
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British cyber agency warns of looming ‘patch wave’ as AI speeds flaw discovery
Britain’s cyber agency warned that organizations should prepare for a surge of urgent software updates as artificial intelligence accelerates the discovery of security flaws, raising the risk of widespread exploitation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/british-cyber-ai-patch-wave
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Bridewell Joins Global Incident Response Network FIRST as Full Member
Bridewell has been accepted as a full member of the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), marking a significant milestone in the company’s incident response maturity and global collaboration capabilities. The UK-based cyber security services provider, which specialises in supporting critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations, secured membership following a rigorous, peer-led vetting process…
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Cyber spies target Russian aviation firms to steal satellite and GPS data
A cyber-espionage group has been targeting Russian government agencies and companies in the aviation industry to steal sensitive geospatial data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyber-espionage-aviation
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OpenAI locks GPT-5.5-Cyber behind velvet rope despite slamming Anthropic for doing exactly that
Altman’s crew now doing the same gatekeeping it recently mocked First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/05/01/openai_locks_gpt55cyber_behind_velvet/