Tag: cyber
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Resilient by Design ist erforderlich zur Vorbereitung auf unvermeidliche Ausfallszenarien
Laut einer aktuellen Zscaler-Umfrage sind höhere Prioritäten und Investitionen in – Cyber-Resilienz-Strategien erforderlich zur Vorbereitung auf unvermeidliche Ausfallszenarien. Die weltweite Umfrage von Zscaler hat eine kritische Diskrepanz zwischen dem Vertrauen von IT-Führungskräften in die Fähigkeit ihres Unternehmens aufgezeigt, mögliche Ausfallszenarien wie Cyberangriffe zu überstehen, und der Effektivität ihrer aktuellen Sicherheitsansätze. Laut der von […] First…
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OpenAI Developing Its Own Chip to Reduce Reliance on Nvidia
OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT and other advanced AI tools, is making significant strides in its efforts to reduce its dependency on Nvidia by developing its first in-house artificial intelligence chip. According to the source, OpenAI is finalizing the design of its first-generation AI processor, which is expected to be sent for fabrication in the…
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New York Bans DeepSeek Over Potential Data Risks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has banned the use of the China-based AI startup DeepSeek on government-issued devices and networks. The decision stems from escalating concerns over potential foreign surveillance and censorship risks associated with the app, which has recently gained meteoric popularity. Governor Hochul issued a statement addressing the ban,…
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US Cyber Agency Puts Election Security Staffers Who Worked With the States on Leave
Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of US elections have been placed on administrative leave. The post US Cyber Agency Puts Election Security Staffers Who Worked With the States on Leave appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/us-cyber-agency-puts-election-security-staffers-who-worked-with-the-states-on-leave/
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Hackers Exploit Valentine’s Day Domains for Sneaky Cyber Attacks
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the season of love to launch sneaky and deceptive cyberattacks. According to the whoisxmlapi shared on the X, there has been a surge in the registration of Valentine’s Day-themed domains, many of which are likely being used to perpetrate phishing schemes and online fraud. Valentine’s Day is a time when individuals…
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EARLYCROW: Detecting APT Malware Command and Control Activities Over HTTPS
Tags: apt, communications, control, cyber, cyberattack, detection, malware, network, tactics, threatAdvanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent a sophisticated and stealthy category of cyberattacks targeting critical organizations globally. Unlike common malware, APTs employ evasive tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to remain undetected for extended periods. Their command-and-control (C&C) communications often mimic legitimate web traffic, making detection particularly challenging for traditional Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS). To address…
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Enhanced IllusionCAPTCHA: Advanced Protection Against AI-Powered CAPTCHA Attacks
As AI technologies continue to evolve, traditional CAPTCHA systems face increasing vulnerabilities. Recent studies reveal that advanced AI models, such as multimodal large language models (LLMs), can bypass many existing CAPTCHA mechanisms with alarming efficiency. To address this challenge, researchers have introduced IllusionCAPTCHA, a groundbreaking system leveraging visual illusions to create tasks that are intuitive…
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Akira Ransomware Dominates January 2025 as the Most Active Ransomware Threat
January 2025 marked a pivotal month in the ransomware landscape, with Akira emerging as the most active and dominant threat actor. The group was responsible for 72 attacks globally, a 60% surge compared to previous months, underscoring its aggressive expansion and technical sophistication. Akira’s rise is emblematic of the broader evolution of ransomware operations, characterized…
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SolarWinds Improves Web Help Desk in Latest 12.8.5 Update
SolarWinds announced the release of Web Help Desk (WHD) version 12.8.5, unveiling a host of new features, updates, and fixes aimed at streamlining IT service management and enhancing security. The update brings significant enhancements to the Purchase Order (PO) section, database communication, and overall usability. Web Desk Help Key Features and Updates 1.Improved Purchase Order…
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Sicherheitsanforderungen im Maschinenbau – Wie der Cyber Resilience Act den Maschinenbau verändert
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyber-resilience-act-auswirkungen-chancen-maschinenbau-a-990351a8ba51e2e7def561f4aeb5f365/
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Threat Actors Exploit ClickFix to Deploy NetSupport RAT in Latest Cyber Attacks
Threat actors have observed the increasingly common ClickFix technique to deliver a remote access trojan named NetSupport RAT since early January 2025.NetSupport RAT, typically propagated via bogus websites and fake browser updates, grants attackers full control over the victim’s host, allowing them to monitor the device’s screen in real-time, control the keyboard and mouse, upload…
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KRITIS immer öfter im Visier Cyber-Krimineller
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/kritis-zunahme-visier-cyber-kriminelle
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FinStealer Malware Targets Leading Indian Bank’s Mobile Users, Stealing Login Credentials
Tags: banking, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, india, login, malware, mobile, phishing, threatA new cybersecurity threat has emerged, targeting customers of a prominent Indian bank through fraudulent mobile applications. Dubbed >>FinStealer,
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Evil Crow RF Tool Transforms Smartphones into Powerful RF Hacking Devices
Innovative tools are continually appearing to enhance the capabilities of professionals and enthusiasts alike. One new entrant into the world of radio frequency (RF) tools is the Evil Crow RF V2, a compact device that transforms your smartphone into a powerful tool for RF analysis and penetration testing. With its portable design, user-friendly features, and a…
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Massive Facebook Phishing Attack Targets Hundreds of Companies for Credential Theft
A newly discovered phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by researchers at Check Point Software Technologies. The attack, which began in late December 2024, has already reached over 12,279 email addresses and impacted hundreds of companies globally. The campaign exploits Facebook’s massive user base recognized as the most popular social network worldwide and…
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Researchers Found North Korean Hackers Advanced Tactics, techniques, and procedures
Recent research has highlighted the increasingly sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by North Korean state-sponsored hackers. These cyber actors have demonstrated a strategic focus on espionage, financial theft, and disruption, targeting a broad range of sectors globally. Their operations align with the regime’s geopolitical objectives, including funding nuclear programs, gathering intelligence, and undermining…
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DeepSeek Accused of Over-Collecting Personal Data, Says South Korea’s Spy Agency
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has raised alarms over the Chinese artificial intelligence app, DeepSeek, accusing it of >>excessively
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WTF? Why the cybersecurity sector is overrun with acronyms
, a global online news organization. Let’s put it this way: Many academics, regardless of their area of expertise, have never met an acronym they didn’t prefer to typing out the entire phrase. That means our copyediting efforts too often involve spelling out or removing acronyms throughout, much to the chagrin of some of our…
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Top 5 ways attackers use generative AI to exploit your systems
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, captcha, chatgpt, china, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, detection, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fraud, group, hacker, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, resilience, service, spam, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayFacilitating malware development: Artificial intelligence can also be used to generate more sophisticated or at least less labour-intensive malware.For example, cybercriminals are using gen AI to create malicious HTML documents. The XWorm attack, initiated by HTML smuggling, which contains malicious code that downloads and runs the malware, bears the hallmarks of development via AI.”The loader’s…
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Critical Flaw in Progress LoadMaster Allows Attackers to Execute System Commands
A series of critical security vulnerabilities have been identified in Progress Software’s LoadMaster application, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute system commands or access sensitive files. CVE-2024-56131, CVE-2024-56132, CVE-2024-56133, CVE-2024-56134, and CVE-2024-56135, affect all current versions of LoadMaster, including Multi-Tenant LoadMaster (MT) deployments, prompting an urgent patch advisory for users. Progress Software has confirmed that no active exploits of these…
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Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Dark Web Site, Arrest Four Key Operators
Thai authorities arrested four European hackers in Phuket on February 10, 2025, for their alleged involvement in ransomware operations that inflicted global losses exceeding $16 million. The arrests, part of the multinational “Operation PHOBOS AETOR,” were executed in collaboration with Swiss and U.S. law enforcement agencies. The suspects, two men, and two women were apprehended…
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Review: Inside Cyber Warfare, 3rd Edition
Inside Cyber Warfare, 3rd Edition by Jeffrey Caruso explores how nation-states, corporations, and hackers engage in digital warfare. It offers insights into the intersection … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/11/review-inside-cyber-warfare-3rd-edition/
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12,000+ KerioControl Firewalls Exposed to 1-Click RCE Attack
Tags: attack, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, firewall, flaw, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers caution that over 12,000 instances of GFI KerioControl firewalls remain unpatched and vulnerable to a critical security flaw (CVE-2024-52875) that could be exploited for remote code execution (RCE) with minimal effort. The Shadowserver Foundation has been tracking this vulnerability and issuing daily reports since February 5, 2025. Critical Vulnerability Overview CVE-2024-52875 is a…
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Apple Patches Actively Exploited iOS Zero-Day CVE-2025-24200 in Emergency Update
Apple on Monday released out-of-band security updates to address a security flaw in iOS and iPadOS that it said has been exploited in the wild.Assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2025-24200, the vulnerability has been described as an authorization issue that could make it possible for a malicious actor to disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked…
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Cyber-Nation: TeleTrusT veröffentlicht Forderungskatalog zur Umsetzung des Konzeptes
Tags: cyberFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyber-nation-teletrust-veroeffentlichung-forderungskatalog-umsetzung-konzept
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HPE is notifying individuals affected by a December 2023 attack
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has begun notifying individuals affected by a December 2023 attack carried out by Russia-linked threat actors. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has started notifying individuals whose personal information was exposed in a December 2023 cyber attack. In January 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) revealed that alleged Russia-linked cyber espionage group Midnight Blizzard gained access to…
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Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025: QA with Lorilee Ressler, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Certes
Cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and women are playing a crucial role in shaping its future. As part of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025, Lorilee Ressler, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Certes discussed her journey in the field, the challenges she has faced, and her role in helping organisations protect…
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Australians Hit With One Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024
Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/australia-one-cyber-attack-every-second/