Tag: cyber
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Credit Card Skimmer Hits WordPress Checkout Pages, Stealing Payment Data
Researchers analyzed a new stealthy credit card skimmer that targets WordPress checkout pages by injecting malicious JavaScript into the WordPress database. On checkout pages, the malware is designed to steal credit card information from users who are visiting those pages. Whenever the page for the checkout is loaded, the malware examines the URL for the…
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Hackers Exploiting YouTube to Spread Malware That Steals Browser Data
Malware actors leverage popular platforms like YouTube and social media to distribute fake installers. Reputable file hosting services are abused to host malware and make detection challenging. Password protection and encoding techniques further complicate analysis and evade early sandbox detection. Once a system is compromised, malware can steal sensitive data from web browsers by exploiting…
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Furry Hacker Breaches Scholastic Exposes Data of 8 Million People
The education and publishing giant Scholastic has fallen victim to a significant data breach affecting approximately 8 million people. The breach, which has been attributed to a self-proclaimed >>furry
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IBM Watsonx.ai Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger XSS Attacks
A recently disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49785, has been found in IBM watsonx.ai, including its integration with IBM Cloud Pak for Data. This vulnerability exposes users to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising sensitive information. IBM Watsonx.ai Vulnerability The issue arises from improper input neutralization in the Web UI of IBM watsonx.ai. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw…
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RedDelta Leverages PlugX Backdoor in State-Sponsored Espionage Campaigns
A recent report by Insikt Group reveals an ongoing, sophisticated cyber-espionage operation by the RedDelta advanced persistent threat First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/reddelta-leverages-plugx-backdoor-in-state-sponsored-espionage-campaigns/
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RedCurl APT Group: Cyber Espionage with Livingthe-Land Techniques
The RedCurl Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, also known as Earth Kapre or Red Wolf, has resurfaced with First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/redcurl-apt-group-cyber-espionage-with-living-off-the-land-techniques/
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Cyberangriff auf eine Polizei in Kanada
OPP investigating ‘cyber incident’ affecting Kingston, Ont. police First seen on ottawa.ctvnews.ca Jump to article: ottawa.ctvnews.ca/opp-investigating-cyber-incident-affecting-kingston-ont-police-1.7166688
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What is PCI DSS 4.0: Is This Still Applicable For 2024?
In a time when cyber threats continuously evolve, a security standard or framework is essential for protecting digital assets. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), developed by the PCI Security Standards Council, empowers organisations to safeguard cardholder data globally. PCI DSS offers technical guidance and practical steps to effectively protect cardholder data……
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2025 SaaS Security Word of the Year: Adaptability – Grip
Discover why adaptability is the 2025 SaaS security word of the year. This is the year to address shadow SaaS, AI risks, and evolving cyber threats effectively! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/2025-saas-security-word-of-the-year-adaptability-grip/
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Strategic Approaches to Enhance Data Security
How Crucial Are Non-Human Identities to Data Security? Data security has long been the bedrock of digital enterprises, providing robust defenses against the myriad of cyber threats that organizations face daily. But how often have you considered Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management in these defenses? If you haven’t been, it’s time to start….…
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CISA director reiterates prior calls for C-suites, boards to take cyber risk ownership
Jen Easterly said companies need to consider cybersecurity threats as core risks that need to be fully incorporated into corporate business strategy. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-director-boards-cyber-risk/737042/
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CISA report touts cyber hygiene enrollment surge for critical infrastructure orgs
The cyber agency said that surge has fueled “a moderate impact” in CI sectors meeting its cybersecurity performance goals. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-cyber-hygiene-critical-infrastructure-report/
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Chinese cyber-spies peek over shoulder of officials probing real-estate deals near American military bases
Gee, wonder why Beijing is so keen on the checks notes Committee on Foreign Investment in the US First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/10/china_treasury_foreign_investment/
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Agentic AI to Strengthen, Challenge, Cyber Teams in 2025
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/agentic-ai-to-strengthen-challenge-cyber-teams-in-2025
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Eco Group launches Resilience
Cyber security operation looks to help SME customers fend off threats as the challenges faced by customers continue to mount First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366617827/Eco-Group-launches-Resilience
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Slovakia Hit by Historic Cyber-Attack on Land Registry
A large-scale cyber-attack has targeted the information system of Slovakia’s land registry, impacting the management of land and property records First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/slovakia-hit-by-large-scale/
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Experts optimistic on FCC’s Cyber Trust Mark for IoT devices
The launch of the FCC’s U.S. Cyber Trust Mark label for IoT devices will include internet-connected home security cameras, smart home appliances, baby monitors and more. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617839/Experts-optimistic-on-FCCs-Cyber-Trust-Mark-for-IoT-devices
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Alert of Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Multiple Ivanti Products (CVE-2025-0282)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS detected that Ivanti issued a security announcement and fixed buffer overflow vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-0282) in several products of Ivanti. Due to the stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA Gateways, an unauthenticated attacker can trigger a buffer overflow by sending specially crafted packets allowing arbitrary…The…
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Weaponized LDAP Exploit Deploys Information-Stealing Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting the recent critical LDAP vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-49112 and CVE-2024-49113) by distributing fake proof-of-concept exploits for CVE-2024-49113 (dubbed >>LDAPNightmare
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New NonEuclid RAT Evades Antivirus and Encrypts Critical Files
A NonEuclid sophisticated C# Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed for the.NET Framework 4.8 has been shown to pose a significant and ever-evolving cyber threat. The malware leverages a multifaceted approach to evade detection and maintain persistence, employing advanced techniques such as antivirus bypass, anti-detection mechanisms, anti-virtual machine checks, rootkit-like capabilities to conceal its presence, and…
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Juniper Networks Vulnerability Let Remote Attacker Execute Network Attacks
Juniper Networks has disclosed a significant vulnerability affecting its Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved platforms. Identified as CVE-2025-21598, this flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit a critical out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the routing protocol daemon (rpd). The vulnerability is triggered when devices are configured with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) options enabled, leading to…
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Beware! Fake Crowdstrike Recruitment Emails Spread Cryptominer Malware
CrowdStrike, a leader in cybersecurity, uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that leverages its recruitment branding to propagate malware disguised as an >>employee CRM application.
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China-linked APT group MirrorFace targets Japan
Japanese authorities attributed a cyber-espionage campaign targeting the country to the China-linked APT group MirrorFace. The National Police Agency (NPA) and the Cabinet Cyber Security Center in Japan have linked a long-running cyber-espionage campaign targeting local entities to the China-linked group MirrorFace (aka Earth Kasha). The campaign has been active since at least 2019, it…
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SEC rule confusion continues to put CISOs in a bind a year after a major revision
Tags: attack, breach, business, ciso, citrix, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, government, incident, incident response, law, network, privacy, regulation, risk, security-incident, software, strategy, supply-chainConfusion around when and how to report cybersecurity breaches continues to plague companies a year after revised US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity breach reporting rules came into effect, experts say.As the agency that regulates and enforces federal US securities laws continues to flex its enforcement muscles against organizations that violate the strict rules,…
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>>Siri Data Stays Private, Not Used for Ads,<< Apple Says
Apple Inc. says its commitment to user privacy, emphasizing that its products, such as the digital assistant Siri, are designed to safeguard personal data from the very beginning and not used for any advertising purpose. >>Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it…
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United Nations Aviation Agency Hacked Recruitment Data Exposed
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency responsible for coordinating global aviation standards, has reported a significant information security incident that has exposed the personal data of approximately 42,000 applicants. The agency is actively investigating the breach, which was attributed to a malicious threat actor known for targeting international organizations. United Nations…
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Final Biden Cybersecurity Order Will Face Political Hurdles
Officials Worry Trump’s Cybersecurity Agenda Could Scrap Biden’s Final Cyber Orders. An executive order set to be published by the Biden administration in its waning days could offer the next White House a blueprint to counter Chinese cyberattacks but experts fear its timing – so close to the transition of power – could make it…