Tag: cyber
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New Study Reveals How Infostealer Infections Lead to Dark Web Exposure in Just 48 Hours
New research is shedding light on how infostealer malware turns a single careless click into full-blown credential exposure on dark web marketplaces in less than 48 hours far faster than traditional breach detection timelines. Unlike database breaches that take weeks or months to uncover, infostealer infections move at machine speed. A typical scenario begins when…
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AI-Driven ‘OpenClaw Trap’ Campaign Targets Developers and Gamers via Trojanized GitHub Repos
A large-scale malware operation abusing GitHub to deliver a custom LuaJIT-based trojan to developers, gamers, and everyday users through convincing but trojanized repositories. The campaign, tracked as “TroyDen’s Lure Factory,” spans more than 300 delivery packages and uses AI-assisted lures ranging from OpenClaw deployment tools to game cheats, Roblox scripts, crypto bots, VPN crackers, and…
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Kali Linux 2026.1 Launches With 8 New Hacking Tools for Penetration Testers
Offensive Security has officially released Kali Linux 2026.1, marking the first major update of the year for the popular penetration testing distribution. Building on the foundation of the 2025.4 release, this new version introduces a comprehensive visual refresh, a nostalgic anniversary mode, improved mobile hacking capabilities, and an expanded arsenal of security tools. The 2026…
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FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday that it was banning the import of new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing “unacceptable” risks to cyber and national security.The action was designed to safeguard Americans and the underlying communications networks the country relies on, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a post on X. The development…
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78% Security Leaders Highlight the Urgent Need to Rethink Cyber Risk in an AI-Driven World
e=4>Learn how Unified Insights helps leaders move from reactive to predictive operations with continuous monitoring and smarter decision-making First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/78-security-leaders-highlight-urgent-need-to-rethink-cyber-risk-in-ai-driven-a-31165
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FCC Blocks New Foreign Consumer Router Models Citing Serious Security Risks
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially updated its Covered List to ban all new consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries from receiving equipment authorisation. This regulatory action, driven by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency determination, aims to mitigate severe cybersecurity risks and supply chain vulnerabilities threatening U.S. critical infrastructure. The…
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Five Malicious npm Packages Target Crypto Developers, Steal Wallet Keys via Telegram
Five malicious npm packages impersonating popular crypto libraries are stealing wallet keys from Solana and Ethereum developers and exfiltrating them directly to a hardcoded Telegram bot. Each package typosquats or wraps a legitimate crypto library and funnels stolen private keys to the same Telegram bot-based command-and-control (C2) channel. The campaign hits both Solana and Ethereum…
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‘Vibe Coding’ Needs Guardrails, Says NCSC Amid Rising AI Security Concerns
The adoption of artificial intelligence in software development is prompting cybersecurity leaders to reassess how secure modern systems truly are. Speaking at the RSA Conference on March 24 in San Francisco, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) called on the global security community to prioritize “vibe coding safeguards” as AI-generated code…
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Why your phishing simulations aren’t building a security culture
Security culture isn’t built by phishing simulations. In this Help Net Security video, Dan Potter, VP of Cyber Resilience at Immersive, argues that annual training … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/25/security-culture-training-video/
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Compromised LiteLLM Package With 95M Downloads Tied to TeamPCP, After Trivy KICS Hacks
Security researchers discovered that the popular Python library litellm was compromised on PyPI. With over 95 million monthly downloads, this open-source tool helps developers route requests across various LLM providers through a single API. The threat actor, identified as TeamPCP, injected malicious code into versions 1.82.7 and 1.82.8. This devastating supply chain attack directly follows the group’s…
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Compromised LiteLLM Package With 95M Downloads Tied to TeamPCP, After Trivy KICS Hacks
Security researchers discovered that the popular Python library litellm was compromised on PyPI. With over 95 million monthly downloads, this open-source tool helps developers route requests across various LLM providers through a single API. The threat actor, identified as TeamPCP, injected malicious code into versions 1.82.7 and 1.82.8. This devastating supply chain attack directly follows the group’s…
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HackerOne Confirms Employee Data Stolen Following Linked Navia Hack
Tags: breach, bug-bounty, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, network, security-incident, service, vulnerabilityHackerOne, a leading vulnerability coordination and bug bounty platform, has officially confirmed a data breach impacting its employees. The security incident did not occur directly on HackerOne’s internal network or infrastructure. Instead, the sensitive data was exposed through a targeted cyberattack on a third-party service provider known as Navia. Employee Data Stolen According to a…
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Google Authenticator’s Hidden Passkey Design May Expose New Passwordless Attack Vectors
Google’s passkey ecosystem quietly depends on a powerful cloud-side component that changes where “passwordless trust” actually lives and that shift could open new avenues for account takeover in the real world. Most passkey discussions focus on WebAuthn and FIDO specs, but attackers care about implementations, not standards. In Google’s case, synced passkeys sit on top…
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Beyond Intel Sharing: The Push Toward Cyber Disruption
Google Threat Intelligence’s Sandra Joyce on AI Threats and Active Defense. Sharing threat intelligence is no longer enough – the cybersecurity industry must operationalize it through coordinated takedowns and active disruption, says Sandra Joyce, vice president at Google Threat Intelligence. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/beyond-intel-sharing-push-toward-cyber-disruption-a-31160
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Aqua Security’s Trivy Scanner Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Threatening Software Integrity
Tags: attack, cyber, github, malicious, open-source, risk, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityA sophisticated supply chain attack compromised Aqua Security’s popular open-source Trivy vulnerability scanner. Threat actors successfully distributed malicious code through the project’s GitHub Actions, targeting deployment pipelines to silently exfiltrate sensitive credentials. While Aqua’s commercial products remain completely unaffected, the incident highlights the severe risks of using mutable version tags in deployment automation. The attack…
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The True Value in AI Lies in Execution
Venture Capitalist Art Coviello on AI Speed, Defense Gains, Disciplined Investing. Artificial intelligence drives cybersecurity gains but demands disciplined investment, said Art Coviello, investment committee chair at SYN Ventures. Teams should focus on measurable outcomes such as faster product development, improved efficiency and stronger cyber defense. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/true-value-in-ai-lies-in-execution-a-31152
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Cybersecurity M&A Is Surging as AI Reshapes the Market
Momentum Cyber CEO Eric McAlpine on the Funding Velocity of AI-Native Startups. Large funding rounds are concentrating on fewer cybersecurity startups as artificial intelligence accelerates product development. Momentum Cyber CEO Eric McAlpine shares why investors are backing AI-native startups earlier and how it is reshaping growth and competition in cybersecurity M&A. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Cyber pros must grasp the vibe coding nettle, says NCSC chief
Tags: cyberAt RSA in San Francisco, NCSC chief exec Richard Horne says security professionals have an opportunity, and a responsibility, to get out in front of the security issues raised by the popularity of so-called vibe-coding. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640680/Cyber-pros-must-grasp-the-vibe-coding-nettle-says-NCSC-chief
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Checkmarx KICS Code Scanner Targeted in Widening Supply Chain Hit
TeamPCP is the likely cyber threat actor behind attacks on Trivy, Checkmarx’s KICS and VS Code plug-ins, and the LiteLLM AI library, and all signs point to more attacks to come. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/checkmarx-kics-code-scanner-widening-supply-chain
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The CVE Program, a bedrock of global cyber defense, is teetering on the brink
A funding scare, AI and similar international initiatives are raising existential questions about the program’s future. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cve-program-ai-vulnerability-reports-funding/815594/
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Vibe coding could reshape SaaS industry and add security risks, warns UK cyber agency
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre warned that a rise in so-called “vibe coding” could reshape the software-as-a-service industry while introducing new cybersecurity risks if organizations fail to adapt. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/vibe-coding-uk-security-risk
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Stryker says malware was involved in recent cyberattack as production lines reopen
The medical device firm Stryker said it is ramping production lines back up two weeks after alleged Iranian cyber actors wiped more than 200,000 company devices. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/stryker-cyberattack-malware-iran
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US FCC Targets Foreign Routers in Supply-Chain Crackdown
New Rule Blocks Approval of Foreign Routers Without Federal Clearance. The FCC acted on a White House security determination and announced a block on new foreign-made routers from entering U.S. markets – unless vendors meet strict national security reviews, citing their role in state-linked cyber campaigns and risks to U.S. network edge infrastructure. First seen…
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SQL Server Ransomware Attacks: How They Work and How to Harden Your Database
Key Takeaways â— Documented SQL Server attacks have moved from initial access to ransomware deployment within the hour when exposure is high and defenses are absent, but attack timelines vary widely depending on privileges, host controls, segmentation, and attacker quality. â— Attackers escalate from SQL privileges to OS […] The post SQL Server Ransomware Attacks:…
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EU AI Act Compliance Guide for CISOs GRC Leaders – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/eu-ai-act-compliance-guide-for-cisos-grc-leaders-kovrr/
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Silver Fox Cyber Campaigns Show Shift Toward Dual Espionage
Silver Fox pivots from ValleyRAT tax lures to WhatsApp”‘style stealers, blending espionage & phishing First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/silver-fox-cyber-dual-espionage/
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Treasury asks whether terrorism risk insurance program should bolster cyber coverage
A Federal Register notice seeks public comment on how cyber is covered within a 2002 law and program. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/treasury-asks-whether-terrorism-risk-insurance-program-should-bolster-cyber-coverage/
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Treasury asks whether terrorism risk insurance program should bolster cyber coverage
A Federal Register notice seeks public comment on how cyber is covered within a 2002 law and program. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/treasury-asks-whether-terrorism-risk-insurance-program-should-bolster-cyber-coverage/
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Treasury asks whether terrorism risk insurance program should bolster cyber coverage
A Federal Register notice seeks public comment on how cyber is covered within a 2002 law and program. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/treasury-asks-whether-terrorism-risk-insurance-program-should-bolster-cyber-coverage/
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Dutch Finance Ministry probing cyber breach affecting internal systems
The Dutch Ministry of Finance is investigating a cyberattack that compromised some of its internal systems, officials confirmed Monday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/netherlands-finance-ministry-cyberattack-breach