Tag: cyber
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Telegram-Based ResokerRAT Adds Screenshot Capture and Persistence
Hackers are deploying a new Windows malware called ResokerRAT, a Telegram”‘based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that gives attackers stealthy remote control over infected systems. Instead of relying on a traditional command”‘and”‘control (C2) server, ResokerRAT abuses the Telegram Bot API to receive commands and exfiltrate data, blending in with legitimate encrypted traffic. When the user runs Resoker.exe,…
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PNG Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Trigger Crashes and Leak Sensitive Data
Security researchers have disclosed two high-severity vulnerabilities in libpng, the widely deployed reference library used for processing Portable Network Graphics (PNG) image files. These critical flaws allow remote attackers to trigger process crashes, leak sensitive heap memory, and potentially achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking applications into processing specially crafted, standards-compliant PNG images. Both vulnerabilities require…
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The external pressures redefining cybersecurity risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, email, governance, guide, incident response, injection, network, nist, resilience, risk, risk-management, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolAI is accelerating both the attackers and your defenses, but governance is often missing : What I see generative AI doing in cybersecurity is accelerating what attackers can do and lowering the cost of entry for new criminal gangs. Cyberattacks are more potent because the technology makes it easier to target victims, create deepfake videos or…
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Shrinking PQC timeline highlights immediate risk to data security
Google’s decision to move up its timeline for migration to post-quantum cryptography highlights that some of the cyber security risks posed by quantum computing are already reality First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640684/Shrinking-PQC-timeline-highlights-immediate-risk-to-data-security
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EvilTokens Launches New Phishing Service Targeting Microsoft Accounts
EvilTokens is a new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform that industrialises Microsoft account takeover by abusing the OAuth device code flow rather than traditional credential phishing. The service sells a turnkey Microsoft device code phishing kit that has been in active use since mid”‘February 2026 and was quickly adopted by groups specialising in Adversary”‘in”‘the”‘Middle phishing and Business…
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World Backup Day 2026: Cyber-Resilienz beginnt mit Backup – Ein Rahmenwerk für messbare Wiederherstellung
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ein-rahmenwerk-fuer-messbare-wiederherstellung-a-c883be3dbb156405cae9b6761049d3ff/
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8 ways to bolster your security posture on the cheap
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, ciso, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dkim, dmarc, dns, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, google, identity, Internet, metric, mfa, microsoft, mitigation, okta, passkey, password, phishing, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, tool, training, update, waf, zero-day2. Take full advantage of your existing tools: A practical way to strengthen enterprise security without incurring additional significant spend is to ensure you’re fully leveraging the capabilities of solutions already present within your organization, says Gary Brickhouse, CISO at security services firm GuidePoint Security.”Most organizations have invested heavily in security solutions, yet most are…
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6 key takeaways from RSA Conference 2026
Tags: ai, api, attack, ceo, cio, ciso, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, google, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, jobs, LLM, office, RedTeam, regulation, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, trainingSecuring the AI stack: Yes, but the threat surface has grown: The first technical priority I offered for CISOs in my conference preview was securing the AI stack, RAG workflows, LLM data pipelines, vector databases, and model APIs, on the basis that prompt injection, training data poisoning, and model inversion attacks were no longer theoretical.The…
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Google Introduces Advanced Ransomware Defense and Recovery Features in Drive
Google has officially moved its advanced ransomware detection and file restoration features for Google Drive out of beta, making them generally available to organizations globally. Originally launched for beta testing in September 2025, these security enhancements are designed to minimize the destructive impact of malware attacks on both personal and corporate endpoints. The general availability…
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NCSC Urges Immediate Patching of F5 BIG-IP Bug
The National Cyber Security Centre wants UK firms to patch CVE-2025-53521 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-urges-immediate-patching-f5/
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Tax Filing Scams Used to Deliver Malware in New Cybercrime Campaigns
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting global tax seasons, abusing IRS and tax filing lures to deliver malware, remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, and credential phishing in a wave of new 2026 campaigns. Security researchers have already tracked more than a hundred tax-themed operations worldwide, with a noticeable increase in the use of legitimate RMM…
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National Cyber Resilience Demands Unified Defense
UK NCSC’s Richard Horne on Strengthening Cyber Defense and Incident Response. Cyber risk is rising as digital dependence grows and threat actors expand. NCSC CEO Richard Horne outlines why leaders must treat cybersecurity as mission-critical, strengthen their resilience, and align defense efforts to counter ransomware, AI-driven threats, and supply chain attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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ChatGPT Vulnerability Enabled Silent Leakage of Prompts and Sensitive Information
Artificial intelligence assistants increasingly handle our most sensitive data, operating under the assumption that enclosed environments keep this information secure. However, a newly disclosed vulnerability in ChatGPT shattered this expectation. Discovered by Check Point Research, this flaw exploited the isolated code execution runtime to establish a covert outbound communication channel, effectively turning standard chat sessions…
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RoadK1ll Malware Turns Hacked Devices Into Network Relays
Hackers are deploying a new Node. js-based implant dubbed RoadK1ll to quietly turn compromised hosts into on-demand network relays, enabling stealthy pivoting deeper into victim environments without exposing obvious remote access tooling. The implant’s sole purpose is to provide attackers with reliable, flexible access back into an internal network after initial compromise, effectively turning a single infected…
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Claude AI Uncovers Zero-Day RCE Vulnerabilities in Vim and Emacs
Security researchers at Calif recently demonstrated the evolving power of artificial intelligence in vulnerability research by using Claude AI to uncover zero-day Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaws in both Vim and Emacs. The discoveries show that merely opening a malicious file in these popular text editors could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and fully…
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GhostSocks Hijacks Devices as Proxy Network for Stealthy Cyberattacks
A newly emerging malware known as GhostSocks is quietly reshaping how attackers evade detection by converting compromised systems into residential proxy nodes. Modern cyberattacks rely heavily on blending into normal network traffic. Residential proxies allow attackers to route malicious activity through legitimate home IP addresses, making it appear as if traffic originates from ordinary users…
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Notepad++ v8.9.3 Released With Fixes for cURL Security Flaw and Crash Bugs
Notepad++ rolled out version 8.9.3, an important update addressing a notable cURL security vulnerability and resolving multiple crash bugs. Alongside these vital security patches, this release marks the official completion of the application’s migration to a new XML parser, significantly improving the performance of configuration file operations. The most critical aspect of the v8.9.3 update…
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Iranian Cyberthreats Test US Infrastructure Defenses
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating War. Warnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cloud-Based EHR Vendor Notifies SEC About Hacking Incident
CareCloud: Intruder Accessed Systems for 8 Hours, Still Assessing Extent of Breach. Electronic health records vendor CareCloud has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber incident earlier this month that temporarily disrupted the software and accessed one of its EHR environments. The company is assessing whether patient data was accessed or stolen.…
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From Visibility to Action: Modernizing Security Operations with Cisco, Optiv, and Splunk
On Demand video from Cisco. As cyber threats grow more complex, organizations need security programs that work smarter, not harder. Hear how Optiv, Cisco, and Splunk combine strategy and technology to help security teams gain clarity, respond faster, and stay ahead of attackers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/from-visibility-to-action-modernizing-security-operations-cisco-optiv-splunk-a-31298
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Pentagon Gives New Details on Cyber Command Personnel Reform
Officials Aim to Head Off Calls for New Cyber Force Using Existing CyberCom Powers. For the private sector, the cyber talent gap is an HR issue. But for the U.S. military, it’s a looming strategic crisis, the Pentagon’s top cyber official said this week. We cannot afford to continue this way, said Assistant Secretary of…
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Breach Readiness in the Age of Mythos: When Your AI Thinks, Learns, and Defends
Anthropic left details of an unreleased model, an invite-only CEO retreat, sitting in an unsecured data trove in a significant security lapse. Leaked reports suggest this next-generation model from Anthropic is a major advancement in reasoning, coding, and cyber offense. Its capabilities are significant enough that its creators are cautious about a broad release due……
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China-Linked groups target Southeast Asian government with advanced malware in 2025
China-linked groups hit a Southeast Asian government in 2025, deploying multiple malware families in a sophisticated cyber campaign. In 2025, three China-linked threat clusters targeted a Southeast Asian government in a complex, well-funded cyber operation. Threat actors deployed numerous malware types, including HIUPAN, PUBLOAD, EggStremeFuel/Loader, MASOL RAT, PoshRAT, TrackBak Stealer, Hypnosis Loader, and FluffyGh0st, showing…
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Rubrik bringt neue Innovationen für MSP-gesteuerte Cyber-Resilienz
MSP: Geringe Einstiegsstufen, Pay-Go-Modelle und die ‘Rubrik Verified™”-Zertifizierung stärken skalierbare, unternehmensgerechte Cyber-Resilienz. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/rubrik-bringt-neue-innovationen-fuer-msp-gesteuerte-cyber-resilienz/a44427/
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Russian Hackers Deploy “CTRL” for RDP Hijacking
Russian hackers are using a new remote access toolkit called “CTRL” to silently hijack Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions via FRP-based reverse tunnels, enabling stealthy, hands-on access to compromised Windows systems. The toolkit blends credential theft, keylogging, and RDP abuse into a cohesive post-exploitation framework that currently flies under the radar of public malware scanners…
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Exposed Server Leaks TheGentlemen Ransomware Toolkit, Credentials, and Ngrok Tokens
A fully operational TheGentlemen ransomware toolkit on an exposed server, revealing victim credentials, ngrok tokens, and a complete pre-encryption playbook. This led them to an unauthenticated HTTP server at 176.120.22[.]127:80, hosted by Russian bulletproof provider Proton66 OOO, exposing 126 files across 18 subdirectories and about 140 MB of data. Proton66 has previously been tied to…
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State Department reissues $10 million reward for info on Iranian hackers
Hours after the FBI confirmed that Iranian hackers gained access to Director Kash Patel’s personal email account, the State Department offered a reward for information on cyber actors within the country. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-hackers-state-department-reward