Tag: cyber
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SLOTAGENT Malware Hides API Calls and Strings to Thwart Analysis
A previously unknown remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed SLOTAGENT, after analyzing a suspicious ZIP archive uploaded from Japan to a public malware repository in early 2026. The malware demonstrates advanced evasion techniques and flexible post-exploitation capabilities, making it a notable addition to the evolving threat landscape. The ZIP file contains a malicious executable, WindowsOobeAppHost.AOT.exe, which triggers the…
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SLOTAGENT Malware Hides API Calls and Strings to Thwart Analysis
A previously unknown remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed SLOTAGENT, after analyzing a suspicious ZIP archive uploaded from Japan to a public malware repository in early 2026. The malware demonstrates advanced evasion techniques and flexible post-exploitation capabilities, making it a notable addition to the evolving threat landscape. The ZIP file contains a malicious executable, WindowsOobeAppHost.AOT.exe, which triggers the…
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Vimeo Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Access User Database
Tags: access, breach, cyber, data, data-breach, hacker, risk, security-incident, software, supply-chain, vulnerabilityVimeo has officially confirmed a data breach affecting its user database. The security incident did not originate with Vimeo, but rather with Anodot, a third-party analytics vendor used by the video hosting platform. This event highlights the ongoing risks associated with software supply chains, where a vulnerability in one vendor can compromise multiple downstream companies.…
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LofyStealer Targets Minecraft Players via Node.js Loader and Browser Injection
Minecraft players are being lured with a fake hacking tool called “Slinky” that secretly installs a powerful infostealer dubbed LofyStealer (also tracked as GrabBot), linked to the Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang. The malware uses a Node. js-based loader and an in-memory C++ payload to steal browser data and exfiltrate it to a command-and-control (C2) server…
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CISA Warns of Windows Shell Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. On April 28, 2026, the agency officially added CVE-2026-32202 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This critical flaw involves a failure of a protection mechanism within the Microsoft Windows Shell, and active exploitation…
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Purple Team
Purple Team Simulation Contact Us Solution Brief Overview Today’s cyber threats are no longer theoretical. Attackers operate with patience, precision, and a clear understanding of how to exploit gaps across technology, process, and people. Traditional security assessments often identify vulnerabilities, but they do not always answer the questions executives and security leaders care about most:……
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Vect 2.0 RaaS Expands Attacks Across Windows, Linux, and ESXi
Vect 2.0 Ransomware”‘as”‘a”‘Service (RaaS) operation is rapidly evolving into a multi”‘platform threat that can encrypt Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments across modern hybrid infrastructures. The group runs a classic affiliate model, renting out its ransomware and TOR”‘based infrastructure to partners in exchange for a share of ransom payments. Its operators are strongly suspected to be…
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cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw
Web hosting administrators must take immediate action, as cPanel has rolled out an emergency security update to address a critical vulnerability. Disclosed on April 28, 2026, this flaw impacts various authentication paths within the cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) ecosystem. Control panels like cPanel act as the central nervous system for web servers, handling everything…
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cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw
Web hosting administrators must take immediate action, as cPanel has rolled out an emergency security update to address a critical vulnerability. Disclosed on April 28, 2026, this flaw impacts various authentication paths within the cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) ecosystem. Control panels like cPanel act as the central nervous system for web servers, handling everything…
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Microsoft Confirms Remote Desktop Warning Issue After April Update
Microsoft has officially confirmed a known issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections following the April 14, 2026, Patch Tuesday updates. Specifically impacting Windows 11 version 26H1 (KB5083768, OS Build 28000.1836), the update was intended to harden systems against malicious .rdp files. However, a newly introduced user interface bug is causing critical security warnings to render incorrectly,…
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Microsoft Confirms Remote Desktop Warning Issue After April Update
Microsoft has officially confirmed a known issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections following the April 14, 2026, Patch Tuesday updates. Specifically impacting Windows 11 version 26H1 (KB5083768, OS Build 28000.1836), the update was intended to harden systems against malicious .rdp files. However, a newly introduced user interface bug is causing critical security warnings to render incorrectly,…
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GitHub.com and Enterprise Server Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Wiz Research has identified a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3854, deeply embedded within GitHub’s internal git infrastructure. This high-severity flaw enabled any authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on backend servers using a single standard git push command. The vulnerability originates from an improper neutralization of special elements during repository push operations. GitHub’s…
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How AI Drives Shift to Continuous Pen Testing at Evinova
Adeeb Mahmood of Evinova and Shahar Peled of Terra Security Describe Transition. Continuous pen testing has replaced static annual tests and is reshaping how Evinova, a technology company of AstraZeneca, is managing cyber risk in its fast-moving cloud environment, said Adeeb Mahmood of Evinova and Shahar Peled of Terra Security, who describe the transition. First…
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Federal CIO cautious on Anthropic’s Mythos despite planned rollout
Greg Barbaccia told CyberScoop that Anthropic’s Mythos shows real promise for federal cyber defense, but warns that laboratory results and live network conditions are two very different things. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/anthropic-mythos-federal-cybersecurity-evaluation-greg-barbaccia/
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Cyber Command, NSA chief warns foreign adversaries likely to target midterms
Tags: cyberArmy Gen. Joshua Rudd told lawmakers “we are postured and ready to support as required or tasked, making sure that we safeguard our elections.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-command-nsa-chief-midterm-election-threat
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Cyber Command, NSA chief warns foreign adversaries likely to target midterms
Tags: cyberArmy Gen. Joshua Rudd told lawmakers “we are postured and ready to support as required or tasked, making sure that we safeguard our elections.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-command-nsa-chief-midterm-election-threat
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How Identity, Geopolitics and Data Integrity Define Cyber Resilience
A good cyber framework is built on the assumption that disruption is inevitable, so it must be capable of anticipating, absorbing, and adapting to it. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/how-identity-geopolitics-and-data-integrity-define-cyber-resilience/
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Signal Phishing Campaign Targets German Officials in Suspected Russian Operation
Suspected Russian phishing via Signal targeted German officials, exploiting trust to access accounts and sensitive political communications. A new wave of cyber operations targeting European political leadership is once again highlighting how modern espionage increasingly relies on deception rather than technical exploits. Recent investigations by German authorities point to a large-scale phishing campaign conducted via…
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Signal Phishing Campaign Targets German Officials in Suspected Russian Operation
Suspected Russian phishing via Signal targeted German officials, exploiting trust to access accounts and sensitive political communications. A new wave of cyber operations targeting European political leadership is once again highlighting how modern espionage increasingly relies on deception rather than technical exploits. Recent investigations by German authorities point to a large-scale phishing campaign conducted via…
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Alleged Chinese hacker extradited to US over cyberattacks targeting COVID-19 research
Chinese national Xu Zewei was extradited from Italy to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged cyber espionage campaign that breached thousands of computers … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/28/chinese-national-cyber-espionage-charges/
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North Korean Hackers Target Drug Companies in New Cyber Campaign
Pharmaceutical companies sit at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and global supply chains. This makes them highly attractive targets for nation-state actors seeking both strategic and financial advantage. New reporting from Cybersecurity News reveals that North Korean threat actors are actively targeting pharmaceutical organizations, aiming to compromise systems and access sensitive research and operational…
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North Korean Hackers Target Drug Companies in New Cyber Campaign
Pharmaceutical companies sit at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and global supply chains. This makes them highly attractive targets for nation-state actors seeking both strategic and financial advantage. New reporting from Cybersecurity News reveals that North Korean threat actors are actively targeting pharmaceutical organizations, aiming to compromise systems and access sensitive research and operational…
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North Korean Hackers Target Drug Companies in New Cyber Campaign
Pharmaceutical companies sit at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and global supply chains. This makes them highly attractive targets for nation-state actors seeking both strategic and financial advantage. New reporting from Cybersecurity News reveals that North Korean threat actors are actively targeting pharmaceutical organizations, aiming to compromise systems and access sensitive research and operational…
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Signal Phishing Campaign Targets German Officials in Suspected Russian Operation
Suspected Russian phishing via Signal targeted German officials, exploiting trust to access accounts and sensitive political communications. A new wave of cyber operations targeting European political leadership is once again highlighting how modern espionage increasingly relies on deception rather than technical exploits. Recent investigations by German authorities point to a large-scale phishing campaign conducted via…
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Signal Phishing Campaign Targets German Officials in Suspected Russian Operation
Suspected Russian phishing via Signal targeted German officials, exploiting trust to access accounts and sensitive political communications. A new wave of cyber operations targeting European political leadership is once again highlighting how modern espionage increasingly relies on deception rather than technical exploits. Recent investigations by German authorities point to a large-scale phishing campaign conducted via…
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Cyber Resilience as Capital Planning: Quantifying Risk
<div cla For decades, the cybersecurity budgethas been treated as part of Operational Expenditure (OpEx), a necessary “tax” on doing business, much like insurance or electricity. Security leaders have traditionally fought for budgets based on fear, uncertainty, and doubt, often struggling to justify the return on investment for tools that ideally result in “no change”.…
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Hugging Face LeRobot Flaw Opens Door to Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been uncovered in Hugging Face’s LeRobot, a popular open-source robotics machine learning framework. Tracked as CVE-2026-25874, the flaw carries a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.8 and allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on affected servers. With over 21,500 stars on GitHub, LeRobot’s widespread adoption…
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Silk Typhoon Hacker Extradited to U.S. from Italy
Chinese authorities-linked hacker Xu Zewei, accused of playing a central role in the notorious Silk Typhoon (HAFNIUM) cyber campaign, has been extradited from Italy to the United States, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat state-sponsored cyber espionage. Xu, 34, a Chinese national, appeared before a U.S. District Court in Houston following his…
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Checkmarx Confirms Security Incident Involving GitHub Repository Exposure
Tags: application-security, ciso, cyber, cybercrime, data, data-breach, github, group, security-incidentApplication security provider Checkmarx has officially confirmed a new security incident involving the exposure of its internal GitHub repository. On April 27, 2026, Udi-Yehuda Tamar, the company’s VP of Platform Engineering and Global CISO, revealed that a cybercriminal group successfully leaked Checkmarx data on the dark web. This alarming development stems from an earlier security…