Tag: cyber
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Security Teams Pay the Price: The Unfair Reality of Cyber Incidents
The blame of security incidents may be shared”, but the burden of response always falls on the security team. Here’s how to prepare for the inevitable. The post Security Teams Pay the Price: The Unfair Reality of Cyber Incidents appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/security-teams-pay-the-price-the-unfair-reality-of-cyber-incidents/
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Authorities Arrested Hacker Who Compromised 40+ Organizations
Spanish authorities have arrested a hacker believed to be responsible for cyberattacks targeting over 40 public and private organizations globally. The suspect, apprehended on Tuesday in Calpe (Alicante), allegedly compromised sensitive data and disrupted critical services, including government agencies, international institutions, and private corporations. The operation was a collaborative effort between the PolicÃa Nacional and…
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OpenAI Data Breach Threat Actor Allegedly Claims 20 Million Logins for Sale
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, login, openai, password, threatOpenAI may have become the latest high-profile target of a significant data breach. A threat actor has surfaced on underground forums, claiming possession of email and password credentials for a staggering 20 million OpenAI accounts. This alleged breach has raised serious concerns among tech users and cybersecurity experts worldwide. The threat actor, who remains anonymous,…
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Beware of Lazarus LinkedIn Recruiting Scam Targeting Org’s to Deliver Malware
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, group, jobs, korea, lazarus, linkedin, malware, north-korea, scamA new wave of cyberattacks orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has been identified, leveraging fake LinkedIn job offers to infiltrate organizations and deliver sophisticated malware. Reports from cybersecurity firms, including Bitdefender, reveal that this campaign targets professionals across industries by exploiting their trust in LinkedIn as a professional networking platform. The operation begins…
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Lumma Stealer Attacking Windows Users In India With Fake Captcha Pages
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over a new wave of attacks targeting Windows users in India, driven by the Lumma Stealer malware. This advanced information-stealing malware is being distributed through fake CAPTCHA verification pages, a deceptive tactic that preys on unsuspecting users. The campaign, which has gained significant traction since August 2024, highlights the evolving…
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F5 BIG-IP SNMP Flaw Allows Attackers to Launch DoS Attacks
A recently disclosed vulnerability in F5’s BIG-IP systems has raised alarm within the cybersecurity community. The flaw, designated CVE-2025-21091, enables remote attackers to exploit SNMP configuration issues, potentially leading to Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks on affected systems. This vulnerability, which carries aCVSS v4.0 score of 8.7 (High), impacts the control plane of BIG-IP systems. F5 has issued a security…
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NCSC Issues Guidance to Protect UK Research and Innovation
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published a new set of resources for startups and researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-guidance-protect-uk-research/
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Cisco IOS SNMP Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Launch DoS Attacks<<
Cisco has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem affecting Cisco IOS, IOS XE, and IOS XR software. These flaws, identified as high-severity, could allow an authenticated remote attacker to trigger Denial-of-Service (DoS) conditions, disrupting network operations. Key Details According to the Cisco Security Advisory ID: cisco-sa-snmp-dos-sdxnSUcW, the vulnerabilities stem from improper…
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Cybercriminals Abusing ScreenConnect RMM Tool for Persistent Access
Tags: access, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, monitoring, software, threat, toolCybersecurity experts have identified an alarming trend of cybercriminals exploiting ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a widely-used Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool, to establish persistent access to compromised systems. Threat Actors Exploit Legitimate Software for Malicious Gains Silent Push Threat Analysts and other researchers have observed a surge in the abuse of this legitimate software, leveraging its…
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New Banking Attacking Users of Indian banks to Steal Aadhar, PAN, ATM Credit Card PINs
A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed >>FatBoyPanel,
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Password Stealing Malware Attacking macOS Users Increasing Rapidly
In a concerning trend, macOS users are facing an unprecedented rise in password-stealing malware attacks. Recent cybersecurity reports reveal a 101% surge in macOS infostealers during the latter half of 2024, marking these threats as the most significant category of new malware targeting Apple devices. Infostealers such as Atomic Stealer, Poseidon Stealer, and Cthulhu Stealer…
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North Korean Hackers Use custom-made RDP Wrapper to activate remote desktop on Hacked Machines
In a concerning development, the North Korean-backed hacking group Kimsuky has intensified its use of custom-built tools to exploit Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for controlling compromised systems. AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) reports that the group has developed a proprietary version of the open-source RDP Wrapper to enable remote desktop access on machines where this…
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AnyDesk Flaw Allows Admin Access Through Weaponized Windows Wallpapers
Cybersecurity enthusiasts and IT administrators worldwide are voicing concerns over a newly discovered vulnerability in AnyDesk that could lead to local privilege escalation (LPE). The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-12754 and coordinated by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, allows attackers to weaponize Windows background images for escalating permissions on Windows systems. A Closer Look at the Vulnerability Discovered…
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MobSF Framework Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Trigger DoS in Scan Results
A recently discovered zero-day vulnerability in the Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) has raised alarms in the cybersecurity community. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a partial Denial of Service (DoS) on scan results and the iOS Dynamic Analyzer functionality, was disclosed on GitHub yesterday by Ajin Abraham, under the advisory GHSA-jrm8-xgf3-fwqr. Technical Overview The vulnerability,…
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DeepSeek’s New Jailbreak Method Reveals Full System Prompt
The Wallarm Security Research Team unveiled a new jailbreak method targeting DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI model making waves in the global market. This breakthrough has exposed DeepSeek’s full system prompt”, sparking debates about the security vulnerabilities of modern AI systems and their implications for ethical AI governance. What Is a Jailbreak in AI? AI jailbreaks…
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Ubuntu Officially Available on the Updated Windows Subsystem for Linux
Ubuntu has announced its availability on Microsoft’s new tar-based Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution architecture. This enhancement simplifies deployment and improves scalability, making Ubuntu on WSL more accessible and optimized for enterprise environments. Ubuntu has long been a popular choice among developers using WSL, thanks to its robust ecosystem and compatibility with development tools.…
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UK Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI
The Cyber Code of Practice applies to developers, system operators, and organisations that create, deploy, or manage AI systems. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-cyber-code-of-practice/
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Cyber Insights 2025: OT Security
Just as OT technology differs from IT technology, the threats, likely adversaries, and potential harm also differ. The post Cyber Insights 2025: OT Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyber-insights-2025-ot-security/
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IBM Cloud Pak Security Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Data to Attackers
IBM recently disclosed a series of significant security vulnerabilities in its Cloud Pak for Business Automation platform, raising alarms about the potential exposure of sensitive data to malicious actors. The security issues, detailed in an official bulletin published on February 4, 2025, affect multiple versions of the Cloud Pak ecosystem and associated open-source components. Vulnerabilities…
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Silent Lynx Using PowerShell, Golang, and C++ Loaders in Multi-Stage Cyberattacks
A previously undocumented threat actor known as Silent Lynx has been linked to cyber attacks targeting various entities in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.”This threat group has previously targeted entities around Eastern Europe and Central Asian government think tanks involved in economic decision making and banking sector,” Seqrite Labs researcher Subhajeet Singha said in a technical report…
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MacOS Ferret operators add a deceptive bite to their malware family
The macOS Ferret family, variants of malware used by North Korean APTs for cyber espionage, has received a new member as samples of a detection-resistant variant, Flexible-Ferret, appear in the wild.The discovery of the samples was made by SentinelOne researchers who noted the variant’s capability to evade the recent XProtect signature update that Apple pushed…
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Aktuelle CyberIntelligence-Einblicke in EMEA von Check Point
Check Point Software Technologies hat auf der CPX Vienna 2025, der jährlichen Cybersicherheitsveranstaltung des Unternehmens, wichtige Erkenntnisse aus dem neuesten vorgestellt. Die CPX Vienna bringt Branchenführer, Cybersicherheitsexperten und politische Entscheidungsträger zusammen, um über neue Bedrohungen, die Auswirkungen von KI auf die Cyberkriegsführung und die neuesten Sicherheitsinnovationen zu diskutieren. Die neuesten Ergebnisse […] First seen on…
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Apple’s macOS Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24118) Exposes Users to Privilege Escalation Attacks PoC Released
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Apple’s macOS kernel has been revealed, posing a significant risk to users. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-24118, affects multiple versions of macOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sequoia. Security researcher Joseph Ravichandran (@0xjprx) from MIT CSAIL brought this issue to light, demonstrating how a race condition in the macOS XNU kernel could lead to…
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Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown
Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangsRansomware payments fell by more than a third last year to $813m (£650m) as victims refused to pay cybercriminals and law enforcement cracked down on gangs, figures reveal.The decline in such cyber-attacks where access to a computer or its…
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Chinese CDN Exploiting AWS Microsoft Cloud to Host Malicious Websites
Tags: china, cloud, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, microsoft, network, serviceA recent investigation by cybersecurity firm Silent Push has revealed how a China-linked Content Delivery Network (CDN), known as FUNNULL, is exploiting major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure to host malicious websites. The technique, termed >>infrastructure laundering,
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Weaponized Go Package Module Let Attackers Gain Remote Access to Infected Systems
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, cyber, cybersecurity, malicious, open-source, software, supply-chain, threatIn a significant software supply chain attack, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a malicious Go package that impersonates the widely trusted BoltDB database module. The typosquat packagegithub.com/boltdb-go/bolt was found to include a backdoor enabling remote access to infected systems, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This discovery underscores the growing sophistication of threats targeting open-source ecosystems. The…
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Critical Netgear Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers to Execute Remote Code
Netgear has addressed critical security vulnerabilities in several of its popular router models that could allow hackers to execute remote code without authentication. If not resolved promptly, these vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to affected devices, potentially enabling malicious actors to compromise networks. Critical Security Threat The vulnerability, rated as Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8,…
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Destructive Attacks on Financial Institutions Surge
Contrast Security reveals a 12.5% annual increase in destructive cyber-attacks on banks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/destructive-attacks-banks-surge-13/
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Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Rise to Fuel Cyber Attacks
Amid the surging popularity of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model from an emerging Chinese startup, cybercriminals have wasted no time leveraging the widespread attention to launch fraudulent schemes. While the innovative AI tool has captivated global audiences, its meteoric rise has brought with it a new wave of malicious campaigns that prey on users’…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited Apache and Microsoft Vulnerabilities to its Database
Tags: apache, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, framework, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, network, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with several critical security flaws, prompting heightened vigilance among organizations using affected software platforms. Among these newly added vulnerabilities are severe flaws in Apache OFBiz, Microsoft .NET Framework, and Paessler PRTG Network Monitor. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could enable attackers to…