Tag: cyber
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New XCSSET Malware Targets macOS Users Through Infected Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, marking its first update since 2022. This sophisticated malware continues to target macOS users by infecting Xcode projects, a critical tool for Apple developers. The latest variant introduces advanced obfuscation techniques, updated persistence mechanisms, and novel infection strategies, making it more challenging…
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IDOR Vulnerability in ExHub Allows Attackers to Alter Hosting Configurations
A security researcher recently uncovered a high-risk Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in ExHub, a cloud hosting and collaboration platform used by over 2 million developers. The flaw enabled attackers to manipulate web hosting configurations for any project hosted on the platform without authorization, potentially disrupting critical services or enabling further exploits. The discovery…
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Linux Kernel 6.14 rc3 Released With The Fixes for Critical Issues
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.14-rc3, marking a critical milestone in stabilizing the upcoming 6.14 kernel version. This release candidate addresses architectural vulnerabilities and introduces the lightweight >>Faux Bus
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CISO’s Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters
Cyber threats evolve”, has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity.This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM’s comprehensive approach is the best overall strategy for shoring up a business’s cyber defenses in the…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: Google Secrets Stolen, Windows Hack, New Crypto Scams and More
Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity News Recap. Discover how cyber attackers are using clever tricks like fake codes and sneaky emails to gain access to sensitive data. We cover everything from device code phishing to cloud exploits, breaking down the technical details into simple, easy-to-follow insights.âš¡ Threat of the WeekRussian Threat Actors Leverage Device Code…
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Android’s New Security Feature Prevents Sensitive Setting Changes During Calls
Phone scams are becoming more sophisticated with advancements in AI-driven speech tools, making it easier for scammers to manipulate victims. To combat these growing threats, Google has introduced a groundbreaking security feature in Android 16 that prevents users from making certain sensitive settings changes during phone calls, as per a report by Android Authority. This could serve…
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Meta’s Bug Bounty Initiative Pays $2.3 Million to Security Researchers in 2024
Meta’s commitment to cybersecurity took center stage in 2024 as the tech giant awarded over $2.3 million in payouts to global security researchers participating in its bug bounty program. Since its inception in 2011, the initiative has grown into a pillar of Meta’s defense strategy, with total payouts now exceeding $20 million. This annual highlight…
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Die Angst vor Cyberangriffen und einem Cyberkrieg
7 von 10 sehen große Gefahr durch Cybercrime für Deutschland, 6 von 10 fürchten einen Cyberkrieg. Als größte Cyberbedrohung gelten Russland und China aber ein Drittel sieht auch die USA als Gefahr. Bitkom legt Cyberbilanz der Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie anlässlich der Munich Cyber Security Conference vor. In Deutschland greift die Angst vor Cyberangriffen… First seen on…
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Google Chrome Introduces AI to Block Malicious Websites and Downloads
Google has taken a significant step in enhancing internet safety by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its >>Safe Browsing
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North Korea’s IT Worker Scam: How the Regime Infiltrates Global Tech Firms for Cyber Espionage
Cybersecurity researchers at Insikt Group have uncovered a sophisticated North Korean IT worker scam designed to infiltrate global First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-koreas-it-worker-scam-how-the-regime-infiltrates-global-tech-firms-for-cyber-espionage/
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CVE-2024-1709 and CVE-2023-48788: Exploits Fueling Russia’s BadPilot Campaign
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has exposed a multiyear cyber espionage campaign conducted by a subgroup of the Russian state-sponsored First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cve-2024-1709-and-cve-2023-48788-exploits-fueling-russias-badpilot-campaign/
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Cyberangriff auf eine Steuerbehörde in Papua-Neuguinea
Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission hit in major cyber attack but public only told of ‘system outage’ First seen on abc.net.au Jump to article: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/papua-new-guinea-internal-revenue-commission-irc-cyber-attack-/104928536
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Cyber-Attacke – Seiten der bayerischen Staatsregierung nicht erreichbar Verdacht auf ‘prorussischen Hacktivismus”
Tags: cyberPlötzlich waren Webseiten der bayerischen Staatsregierung nicht erreichbar. Es gebe Hinweise auf ‘prorussischen Hacktivismus”, teilte das Landesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik mit. Daten gingen offenbar nicht verloren. First seen on welt.de Jump to article: www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255452474/Cyber-Attacke-Seiten-der-bayerischen-Staatsregierung-nicht-erreichbar-Verdacht-auf-prorussischen-Hacktivismus.html
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 33
Tags: breach, credit-card, cyber, data, data-breach, google, india, international, malware, mobile, north-korea, usaSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Mobile Indian Cyber Heist: FatBoyPanel And His Massive Data Breach Google Tag Manager Skimmer Steals Credit Card Info From Magento Site From South America to Southeast Asia: The Fragile Web of REF7707 Analyzing DEEP#DRIVE: North Korean…
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Swipe Left on Scams: Cyber Experts Expose Valentine’s Day Fraudsters
This week marks Valentine’s Day 2025! As the popularity of this romantic occasion has grown, so too have the cyber risks associated with dating, gift-giving, and online transactions. We have gathered insights from cybersecurity experts who share their thoughts on Valentine’s Day scams”, from the threats facing love-struck consumers to the best practices for staying…
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Streamlining Security Operations: How the PDI Cybersecurity Platform is Transforming Cybersecurity Management
Security teams face a growing dilemma: how to effectively protect their organizations while juggling limited resources and mounting complexity. They must manage increasingly complex security infrastructures while confronting sophisticated cyber threats with limited resources. Security teams are often overwhelmed by multiple dashboards, disconnected tools, and constant alerts, making it difficult to maintain an effective security…
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PDI AI technology: Your AI-Driven Ally in Proactive Cyber Defense
Imagine you’re part of a cybersecurity team that just received an alert about a potential breach. The clock is ticking, and your team is flooded with data and alerts from multiple sources. Sorting through this overwhelming volume of information to find the real threat could take hours”, time you don’t have. This is a perfect…
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Lenovo CSO: AI adoption fuels security paranoia
Doug Fisher, Lenovo’s chief security officer, outlines the company’s approach to security and AI governance, and the importance of having a strong security culture to combat cyber threats amplified by the use of AI First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619208/Lenovo-CSO-AI-adoption-fuels-security-paranoia
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Scammers Exploit JFK Files Release with Malware and Phishing
Veriti Research reported a developing cyber threat campaign centred around the declassification and release of the RFK, MLK… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-exploit-jfk-files-release-malware-phishing/
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Sean Cairncross is Trump Nominee for National Cyber Director
Former RNC official Sean Cairncross has been nominated for the post of National Cyber Director to streamline the US cybersecurity strategy. The post Sean Cairncross is Trump Nominee for National Cyber Director appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/sean-cairncross-is-trump-nominee-for-national-cyber-director/
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The Crux of Security Awareness: Stopping ‘Death Clickers’
Who Are ‘Death Clickers,’ and How Do They Weaken Company’s Cyber Defense? Employees who repeatedly click on malicious links or death clickers are a risk to an organization’s cybersecurity. This blog explains how awareness, behavior testing and simulations can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity culture and manage human risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability
MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/14/grc-predictions/
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Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware Side Hustle
A Chinese threat actor who targeted an Asian software company used the same toolset for the ransomware attack that was found in multiple cyberespionage incidents, leaving Symantec analysts to believe the hacker was a Chinese spy who used the malicious tools to earn some money on the side. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Salt Typhoon Exploits Cisco Devices in Telco Infrastructure
The China-sponsored state espionage group has exploited known, older bugs in Cisco gear for successful cyber intrusions on six continents in the past two months. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/salt-typhoon-exploits-cisco-devices-telco-infrastructure
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Münchner Cybersicherheits-Konferenz: Die Ukraine umwirbt Europa
Russische Cyber-Angriffe zwingen der Ukraine eine extreme Reaktionsdynamik auf: “Was hier nicht funktioniert, ist vielleicht nicht wettbewerbsfähig.” First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Cybersicherheit-in-Kriegszeiten-Taeglich-ist-Tag-Null-10283051.html
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Hacker attackieren Bundeswehr-Universität
Tags: access, bug, conference, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, google, governance, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, mail, mitigation, password, service, threatDie Studierenden an der Universität der Bundeswehr dürften wenig begeistert darüber sein, dass Hacker ihre Daten abgegriffen haben.Universität der BundeswehrHacker haben die Universität der Bundeswehr in Neubiberg bei München angegriffen. Laut einem Bericht des Handelsblatts seien dabei auch sensible Daten abgeflossen. Die Attacke sei von verschiedenen Quellen aus Universitätskreisen bestätigt worden, hieß es. Demzufolge habe…
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Police risk losing society’s trust in fight against cybercrime, warns Europol chief
Catherine De Bolle, the chief of Europol, said at the Munich Cyber Security Conference that societies must understand why law enforcement agencies need new powers to fight increasingly sophisticated cybercrime operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/eurpol-chief-cybercrime-law-enforcement-powers-society-trust
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BSI und Hamburg vereinbaren Kooperation: Stärkung der Cyber-Sicherheit in Bund und Ländern angestrebt
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/bsi-hamburg-vereinbarung-kooperation-staerkung-cyber-sicherheit-bund-laender-ziel