Tag: cyber
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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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India could play a key role in AI development, Infosys co-founder says
“There are obvious use [AI use] cases for us because we have developed technologies at scale,” said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani at the Munich Cyber Security Conference on Friday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-could-play-key-role-in-ai-development
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Ukraine warns of growing AI use in Russian cyber-espionage operations
Russia is using artificial intelligence to boost its cyber-espionage operations, Ihor Malchenyuk of Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSCIP), said at the Munich Cyber Security Conference. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-ukraine-cyber-espionage-artificial-intelligence
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Ukraine struggles to counter Russian disinfo without US support, local cyber official says
“This is a very serious issue for Ukraine,” Ukrainian security official Natalia Tkachuk said about the Trump administration’s freeze on U.S. foreign aid, including cyber and counter-disinformation programs started after the Russian invasion. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-russia-disinformation-us-foreign-aid
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Fake BSOD Attack Launched via Malicious Python Script
A peculiar malicious Python script has surfaced, employing an unusual and amusing anti-analysis trick to mimic a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The script, which has a low detection rate of 4/59 on VirusTotal (SHA256: d716c2edbcdb76c6a6d31b21f154fee7e0f8613617078b69da69c8f4867c9534), drew the attention of security researchers for its creative use of Python’s Tkinter library. The Execution and Impact…
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Lazarus Group Targets Developers Worldwide with New Malware Tactic
Tags: crypto, cyber, cybercrime, group, korea, lazarus, malware, north-korea, software, supply-chain, tacticsNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored cybercriminal organization, has launched a sophisticated global campaign targeting software developers and cryptocurrency users. Dubbed Operation Marstech Mayhem, this operation leverages the group’s latest implant, >>Marstech1,
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North Korean IT Workers Penetrate Global Firms to Install System Backdoors
In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, North Korean IT operatives have infiltrated global companies, posing as remote workers to introduce system backdoors and exfiltrate sensitive data. These activities, which generate critical revenue for the heavily sanctioned regime, also pose significant risks to corporate security and international stability. Fraudulent Hiring North Korea has capitalized on…
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REF7707 Hackers Target Windows Linux Systems with FINALDRAFT Malware
Elastic Security Labs has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign, tracked as REF7707, targeting entities across South America and Southeast Asia. Central to this operation is the deployment of a novel malware family named FINALDRAFT, which has been engineered to exploit both Windows and Linux systems. The campaign highlights the increasing use of legitimate cloud services,…
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SocGholish Malware Dropped from Hacked Web Pages using Weaponized ZIP Files
A recent wave of cyberattacks leveraging the SocGholish malware framework has been observed using compromised websites to deliver malicious ZIP files disguised as legitimate browser updates. This campaign, active since at least 2017, continues to exploit unsuspecting users by embedding malicious JavaScript into trusted websites. These sites, often appearing in organic search results, are weaponized…
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New Windows Zero-Day Exploited by Chinese APT: Security Firm
ClearSky Cyber Security says it has seen a new Windows zero-day being exploited by a Chinese APT named Mustang Panda. The post New Windows Zero-Day Exploited by Chinese APT: Security Firm appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-windows-zero-day-exploited-by-chinese-apt-security-firm/
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UK accused of political ‘foreign cyber attack’ on US after serving secret snooping order on Apple
US administration asked to kick UK out of 65-year-old UK-US Five Eyes intelligence sharing agreement after secret order to access encrypted data of Apple users First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619170/UK-accused-of-political-foreign-cyberattack-on-US-after-serving-secret-snooping-order-on-Apple
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Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Palo Alto Networks issued a security announcement and fixed the identity bypass vulnerability in PAN-OS (CVE-2025-0108). Due to the problem of path processing by Nginx/Apache in PAN-OS, unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to access the management web interface of PAN-OS device and call some PHP scripts, thus obtaining sensitive…The…
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Microsoft Security Update Notification in February of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Multiple Products
Overview On February 12, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security update patch for February, which fixed 63 security issues involving widely used products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Apps, and Microsoft Visual Studio, including high-risk vulnerabilities such as privilege escalation and remote code execution. Among the vulnerabilities fixed in Microsoft’s monthly update…The…
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Russian-Linked Hackers Using ‘Device Code Phishing’ to Hijack Accounts
Microsoft is calling attention to an emerging threat cluster it calls Storm-2372 that has been attributed to a new set of cyber attacks aimed at a variety of sectors since August 2024.The attacks have targeted government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), information technology (IT) services and technology, defense, telecommunications, health, higher education, and energy/oil and gas First…
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Krisenkommunikation – Warum ein Kommunikationsprofi in jede Cyber-Taskforce gehört
Tags: cyberFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/krisenkommunikation-reputationsschutz-unternehmen-a-54ec77d002444561970768948b6615d3/
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CISA Publishes 20 Advisories on ICS Security Flaws and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, risk, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued 20 security advisories on February 13, 2025, warning about critical vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and medical devices. These disclosures are part of ongoing efforts to address the growing risks posed by cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT). The advisories span vulnerabilities…
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Astaroth 2FA Phishing Kit Targets Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, and Third-Party Logins
Tags: 2fa, authentication, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, login, mfa, network, office, phishing, threatA new phishing kit named Astaroth has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape by bypassing two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms. First advertised on cybercrime networks in January 2025, Astaroth employs advanced techniques such as session hijacking and real-time credential interception to compromise accounts on platforms like Gmail, Yahoo, Office 365, and other third-party…
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Device Code Phishing Attack Exploits Authentication Flow to Hijack Tokens
Tags: attack, authentication, cyber, defense, exploit, government, intelligence, microsoft, phishing, service, threatA sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging the device code authentication flow has been identified by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, targeting a wide range of sectors, including government, NGOs, IT services, and critical industries such as defense and energy. The campaign, attributed to a threat actor known as Storm-2372, has been active since August 2024 and is assessed…
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Dutch Authorities Dismantle Network of 127 CommandControl Servers
Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have taken down a network of 127 command-and-control servers. This network was operated by ZServers/XHost, a so-called bulletproof hosting provider offering cybercriminals a safe haven to facilitate illegal activities, such as spreading malware and carrying out cyberattacks. A bulletproof hoster is a hosting company that protects criminals by…
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Apache Fineract SQL Injection Vulnerability Allows Malicious Data Injection
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its widely utilized financial platform, Apache Fineract. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-32838, affects multiple API endpoints and poses a significant risk to applications built on this platform. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL data, potentially compromising sensitive information and the overall…
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AMD Ryzen Flaw Enables Code Execution Through DLL Hijacking
A security vulnerability hasbeen identified inthe AMD Ryzen Master Utility, a performance-tuningtool for AMDRyzen processors. This flaw, discovered by a security researcher, allows for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution via DLL hijacking. AMD has confirmed the issue and issued a patch to mitigate the risk. The Vulnerability The AMDRyzen Master Utility provides users with a streamlined interface for overclocking, monitoring system performance,…
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What is anomaly detection? Behavior-based analysis for cyber threats
a priori the bad thing that you’re looking for,” Bruce Potter, CEO and founder of Turngate, tells CSO. “It’ll just show up because it doesn’t look like anything else or doesn’t look like it’s supposed to. People have been tilting at that windmill for a long time, since the 1980s, trying to figure out what…
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WinZip Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly discovered vulnerability in WinZip, a popular file compression and archiving utility, has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Identified as CVE-2025-1240, this critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system under specific conditions. Users are strongly advised to update their software to mitigate the risk. Key Details of the…
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From Reactive to Predictive: Building Cyber Resilience for 2025
When you’re resilient to something, you don’t just endure; you adapt, recover, and emerge stronger. This idea is what should motivate companies to focus more on cyber resilience. It’s not enough to simply weather the storm of a cyberattack; true resilience means predicting the storm’s arrival, minimizing its impact, and ensuring business operations bounce back…
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Senate Confirms Trump Pick RFK Jr. to Lead HHS
Expert: ‘Predictions are Cloudy’ on How Kennedy Will Handle Cyber, Privacy Issues. The U.S. Senate confirmed controversial nominee Robert F. Kennedy to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But despite many hours of recent scrutiny by lawmaker not much – if anything – is publicly known about Kennedy’s stance on health data…
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How Public & Private Sectors Can Better Align Cyber Defense
With investment in cybersecurity capabilities and proactive measures to address emerging challenges, we can work together to navigate the complexities of combating cybercrime. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/how-public-private-sectors-better-align-cyber-defense
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Intelligence agencies must explain what they do, says UK’s former cyber spy chief
Speaking at the Munich Cyber Security Conference on Thursday, Sir Jeremy Fleming, who headed the cyber and signals intelligence agency GCHQ from 2017 to 2023, said he felt “really strongly” the agency’s “license to operate” had to be based on public understanding and trust. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/intel-agencies-must-explain-what-they-do-fleming-gchq
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New Microsoft Windows GUI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, identified by ClearSky Cyber Security, is reportedly being actively exploited by the Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Mustang Panda. The vulnerability, which affects the Windows Explorer graphical user interface (GUI), has been classified as low-severity by Microsoft but poses significant risks due to its exploitation in…