Tag: cyber
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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…
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Chinese Hackers Attacking Linux Devices With New SSH Backdoor
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign attributed to the Chinese hacking group DaggerFly has been identified, targeting Linux systems through an advanced Secure Shell (SSH) backdoor known as ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr. This malware, part of a broader attack framework, compromises Linux-based network appliances and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, enabling data exfiltration and prolonged persistence within compromised environments. Discovered in…
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Nigeria Touts Cyber Success, Even as Cybercrime Rises in Africa
Organizations continue to be at high risk from cybercrime in Africa, despite law enforcement takedowns of cybercriminal syndicates in Nigeria and other African nations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/nigeria-touts-cyber-success-african-cybercrime-rises
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Why Traditional CRQ Falls Short, and How Modern Solutions Fill the Gaps
In a world in which cyberattacks have become both more frequent and costly, organizations are under growing pressure to manage digital threats more effectively. Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ), a means Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/why-traditional-crq-falls-short-and-how-modern-solutions-fill-the-gaps/
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Why CRQ Methodologies Should Be Usable, Defensible, and Informative
In a thoroughly digital world, cyber incidents can have a huge financial impact, with the average cost of a data breach skyrocketing to $4.88 million. Still, too many businesses struggle Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/why-crq-methodologies-should-be-usable-defensible-and-informative/
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CISA Releases Nine Security Advisories on ICS Vulnerabilities and Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released nine advisories targeting security vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including denial of service (DoS), information disclosure, and even remote code execution. Organizations using ICS technologies are urged to immediately address these vulnerabilities to avoid potential exploitation. 1. Western Telematic Inc…
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Veeam Backup Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-23114, has been discovered within the Veeam Updater component that poses a serious risk to organizations utilizing Veeam’s backup solutions. The flaw allows attackers to leverage a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack to inject and execute arbitrary code with root-level permissions on the affected appliance server. The vulnerability, reported through HackerOne by security researcher…
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CISA Releases New Guidelines to Secure Firewalls, Routers, and Internet-Facing Servers
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, firewall, Hardware, infrastructure, international, Internet, network, router, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled a new set of guidelines to fortify firewalls, routers, internet-facing servers, and other edge devices against cyber threats. This collaborative guidance, supported by leading international cybersecurity organizations, aims to address vulnerabilities in hardware that form the backbone of critical infrastructure and operational networks worldwide. Edge devices”,…
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New trojan hijacks Linux and IoT devices
There’s a new trojan on the block, one that specifically targets network appliances and internet of things (IoT) devices running the open-source Linux operating system.FortiGuard Labs has identified a new malware kit, dubbed “ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr”, that has the ability to infect and remotely control systems, establish root privilege, maintain malware presence, exfiltrate data such as user…
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AI-Powered Cyber Warfare, Ransomware Evolution, and Cloud Threats Shape 2025 Cyber Landscape
The cybersecurity landscape in EMEA is facing a wave of AI-driven cyber warfare, the evolution of ransomware into data extortion, and an expanding attack surface in cloud environments, according to the latest findings from Check Point Software. The company presented its insights at CPX Vienna 2025, an annual cybersecurity event bringing together industry leaders, security…
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Operation Phantom Circuit: North Korea’s Global Data Exfiltration Campaign Unveiled
A newly uncovered cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been exposed in SecurityScorecard’s latest First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/operation-phantom-circuit-north-koreas-global-data-exfiltration-campaign-unveiled/
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Sophos Acquires Secureworks for $859 Million
Sophos has completed its acquisition of managed cyber security services provider Secureworks. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/sophos-acquires-secureworks/
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U.K. 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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Proposal for federal cyber scholarship, with service requirement, returns in House
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green is bringing back the PIVOTT Act, which would create an ROTC-like civilian scholarship for students in two-year cyber programs. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pivott-act-returns-cyber-scholarships-rep-mark-green
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Riot Security raises $30M to expand cyber training platform
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/riot-security-raises-30m-to-expand-cyber-training-platform
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DEF CON 32 D0N0H4RM Cyber STEM Storytime
Authors/Presenters: Panel Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-d0n0h4rm-cyber-stem-storytime/
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Chinese ‘Infrastructure Laundering’ Abuses AWS, Microsoft Cloud
Funnull CDN rents IPs from legitimate cloud service providers and uses them to host criminal websites, continuously cycling cloud resources in and out of use and acquiring new ones to stay ahead of cyber-defender detection. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/chinese-infrastructure-laundering-abuses-aws-microsoft-cloud
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Cyber agencies share security guidance for network edge devices
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-agencies-share-security-guidance-for-network-edge-devices/
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The Supply Chain Security System of Low-altitude Economy
Previous posts: Security Risks of Low-altitude Economy The Network Security Business System of Low-altitude Economy The low-altitude economic supply chain security system aims to build an all-round security system from upstream to downstream. The upstream links ensure the safety at source by strictly controlling the supply of raw materials and key components. Implement trusted design…The…
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Russian cyber research companies post alerts about infostealer, industrial threats
Moscow-based cybersecurity company BI.ZONE posted an analysis of the Nova infostealer as other Russian firms warned about cyber-espionage and threats against industrial facilities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cybersecurity-research-bizone-nova-infostealer
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AttackIQ Bolsters Cyber Defenses with DeepSurface’s Risk-Analysis Tech
This week, AttackIQ acquired DeepSurface to broaden its vulnerability and attack path management capabilities to help enterprises identify and mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities in their environments. The acquisition enables AttackIQ to add automated vulnerability prioritization within complex IT environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, DeepSurface’s RiskAnalyzer platform contextualizes, using roughly 50..…
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Android Security Update Fixes Linux Kernel RCE Flaw Allow Read/Write Access
On February 3, 2025, Google published its February Android Security Bulletin, which addresses a total of 47 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Among these, a critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s USB Video Class (UVC) driver, tracked as CVE-2024-53104, has been identified as a significant security risk. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code (RCE),…
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ANY.RUN Enhances Malware Detection and Performance to Combat 2025 Cyber Threats
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, ANY.RUN has unveiled a series of updates aimed at improving malware detection, analysis, and overall performance of its platform. These updates, implemented in January 2025, focus on optimizing the platform’s core functionality, enhancing detection capabilities, and addressing the evolving needs of cybersecurity professionals. System Optimizations Strengthen Performance ANY.RUN has…
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1- Click RCE Vulnerability in Voyager PHP Allow Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A recently disclosed security vulnerability in the Voyager PHP package, a popular tool for managing Laravel applications, has raised significant concerns regarding the potential for remote code execution (RCE) on affected servers. This vulnerability, identified through ongoing security scans using SonarQube Cloud, could allow an authenticated user to inadvertently execute arbitrary code by clicking on…
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Cybersecurity Training for Executives: What Business Leaders Need to Know
In an era marked by high-profile cyber breaches, ransomware attacks, and violence committed against high-profile enterprise employees, the imperative for focused cybersecurity training for executives has escalated dramatically. For CISOs and enterprise cybersecurity specialists, crafting a tailored cybersecurity training program for your organization’s executives is not just a precaution”, it is a strategic imperative. Here’s…