Tag: cybersecurity
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Over 67,000 Fake npm Packages Flood Registry in Worm-Like Spam Attack
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a large-scale spam campaign that has flooded the npm registry with thousands of fake packages since early 2024 as part of a likely financially motivated effort.”The packages were systematically published over an extended period, flooding the npm registry with junk packages that survived in the ecosystem for almost two…
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of WatchGuard Firebox OutBounds Write Flaw
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, infrastructure, kev, network, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability affecting WatchGuard Firebox firewalls to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning of active exploitation in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-9242, poses severe risks to organizations relying on these devices for network security. The Vulnerability WatchGuard Firebox firewalls contain an out-of-bounds write…
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Over 46,000 Fake npm Packages Flood Registry in Worm-Like Spam Attack
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a large-scale spam campaign that has flooded the npm registry with thousands of fake packages since early 2024 as part of a likely financially motivated effort.”The packages were systematically published over an extended period, flooding the npm registry with junk packages that survived in the ecosystem for almost two…
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Hackers Using RMM Tools LogMeIn and PDQ Connect to Deploy Malware as Legitimate Software
Tags: attack, backdoor, cyber, cybersecurity, data, hacker, intelligence, malware, monitoring, software, theft, toolCybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign leveraging legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to deploy backdoor malware on unsuspecting users’ systems. The attacks abuse LogMeIn Resolve (GoTo Resolve) and PDQ Connect, transforming trusted administrative tools into weapons for data theft and remote system compromise. While the…
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Welche Maßnahmen sollten ergriffen werden, bevor man KI-Agenten in der Cybersecurity einsetzt?
In der heutigen digitalen Welt sind KI-Agenten zu einem unverzichtbaren Werkzeug in der Cybersecurity geworden. Doch bevor man diese mächtigen Helfer einsetzt, ist es entscheidend, die richtigen Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um ihre Sicherheit und Effektivität zu gewährleisten. Von der Sicherung ihrer Identitäten bis hin zur Integration menschlicher Freigaben für kritische Aktionen jeder Schritt zählt…. First…
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Hackers Using RMM Tools LogMeIn and PDQ Connect to Deploy Malware as Legitimate Software
Tags: attack, backdoor, cyber, cybersecurity, data, hacker, intelligence, malware, monitoring, software, theft, toolCybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign leveraging legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to deploy backdoor malware on unsuspecting users’ systems. The attacks abuse LogMeIn Resolve (GoTo Resolve) and PDQ Connect, transforming trusted administrative tools into weapons for data theft and remote system compromise. While the…
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Google asks US court to shut down Lighthouse phishing-as-a-service operation
Tags: control, crime, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, email, google, government, incident response, law, malicious, network, phishing, risk, sans, scam, service, smishing, technology, threatWill have ‘minimal impact’: Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer of incident response firm Cypher, is skeptical of the effectiveness of court action. Phishing-as-a-service operations don’t have to be on American soil, he explained, so court orders and legislation will likely have minimal impact on smishing or phishing attacks.”However,” he added, “I can understand that even…
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ThreatBook Peer-Recognized as a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response, for the Third Consecutive Year
Recognition we believe underscores global customer trust and proven product excellence for security teams evaluating NDR solutions. ThreatBook, a global leader in threat intelligence-based cybersecurity solutions, today announced that for itsThreat Detection Platform (TDP), it has been recognized as aStrong Performerin the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response…
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Ensuring Scalability in Your NHI Security Practices
Why Should Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Be Your Next Security Focus? Have you considered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) fit into your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? Where cloud computing is omnipresent, securing NHIs is not just an option but a necessity for any scalable security practice. NHIs, often overlooked, play a crucial role in safeguarding your digital assets,……
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UK Unveils Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Legislation Proposes More Regulations for Greater Swath of the UK Economy. The British government introduced Wednesday long-anticipated cybersecurity legislation aimed at tackling disruptive hacks targeting critical national infrastructure. Companies that run afoul of the new regulations could face daily fines that amount to 10% of their global revenue. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Federal Shutdown Deal Revives Key CISA Grant, Some Staffing
CISA Pre-Shutdown Staffing Levels, State Grant Program to Be Restored Under Plan. A congressional funding bill would reverse shutdown-era layoffs at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and restore the $1B State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, temporarily stabilizing the agency’s operations and buying Congress time for long-term reforms. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off dozens, citing move to ‘accelerate’ AI investment
Deepwatch’s CEO told TechCrunch that the layoffs allow the company to accelerate investments in “AI and automation.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/cybersecurity-firm-deepwatch-lays-off-dozens-citing-move-to-accelerate-ai-investment/
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Federal agencies not fully patching vulnerable Cisco devices amid ‘active exploitation,’ CISA warns
Federal civilian agencies are not patching vulnerable Cisco devices sufficiently to protect themselves from an active hacking campaign, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/federal-cisco-patches-warning
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Federal agencies not fully patching vulnerable Cisco devices amid ‘active exploitation,’ CISA warns
Federal civilian agencies are not patching vulnerable Cisco devices sufficiently to protect themselves from an active hacking campaign, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/federal-cisco-patches-warning
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HSCC Guidance to Help Health Sector Navigate AI Cyber Risks
Documents Will Spotlight 5 Critical Risk Areas, Best Practices for Healthcare AI. The healthcare sector faces an array of complex cyber risk considerations involving artificial intelligence. The Health Sector Coordinating Council is rolling out a series of guidance documents to help these organizations navigate a long list of AI cybersecurity challenges. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off dozens, citing move to >>accelerate<< AI investment
Deepwatch’s CEO told TechCrunch that the layoffs allow the company to accelerate investments in “AI and automation.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/cybersecurity-firm-deepwatch-lays-off-dozens-citing-move-to-accelerate-ai-investment/
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Survey Surfaces Sharp Rise in Cybersecurity Incidents Involving AI
A survey of 500 security practitioners and decision-makers across the United States and Europe published today finds cyberattacks aimed at artificial intelligence (AI) applications are rising, with prompt injections involving large language models (LLMs) at the top of the list (76%), followed by vulnerable LLM code (66%) and LLM jailbreaking (65%). Conducted by Traceable by..…
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British government unveils long-awaited landmark cybersecurity bill
After years of delays, the British government introduced its landmark Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to Parliament, threatening large fines for companies that fail to protect themselves from cyberattacks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/british-gov-cybersecurity-law
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Credit Union Cybersecurity Crisis 2025: Strategic Analysis The Seceon Platform Imperative
Executive Summary In 2025, credit unions across the United States stand at the crossroads of survival and collapse in the face of unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. Sophisticated cyber threats, intense regulatory scrutiny, and limited financial and human resources have converged into a crisis that could redefine the credit union movement itself. To explore detailed insights of…
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KI-Betrug wird zur wachsenden Sorge der Verbraucher
Die neue 2025 Consumer-Cybersecurity-Survey von Bitdefender gibt Einblicke in zentrale Verhaltensweisen, Praktiken und Bedenken im Bereich der Cybersicherheit. Die Ergebnisse zeigen eklatante Sicherheitslücken auf, die viele Anwender anfällig für Malware, Betrug, Scams und Datendiebstahl machen. Die Umfrage betont auch die zweischneidige Rolle der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI): Während sie fortschrittliche Schutzlösungen für Verbraucher ermöglicht, nutzen Cyberkriminelle…
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8 Recommended Account Takeover Security Providers
In 2025, account takeover (ATO) attacks are a significant and growing cybersecurity threat, especially in the… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/recommended-account-takeover-security-providers/
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US Congress Moves to Revive CISA 2015 After Shutdown
Lawmakers Include Extension of Cyberthreat Sharing Law in Shutdown Resolution. A statute underpinning corporate cybersecurity information sharing may come back into effect along with funding to reopen the U.S. federal government after six weeks of being shutdown. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 expired the same day Washington shut down on Oct. 1. First…
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How Prompt Injection Is Breaking Digital Forensics Norms
Why Traditional Logs Can’t Explain What Happens Inside a Rogue AI Model. Logs are where cybersecurity teams spot how and when the break in occurred. For a new type of attack, logs will be worthless – a condition that will especially challenge digital responders as artificial intelligence systems become more ubiquitous. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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How Prompt Injection Is Breaking Digital Forensics Norms
Why Traditional Logs Can’t Explain What Happens Inside a Rogue AI Model. Logs are where cybersecurity teams spot how and when the break in occurred. For a new type of attack, logs will be worthless – a condition that will especially challenge digital responders as artificial intelligence systems become more ubiquitous. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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GootLoader Is Back, Using a New Font Trick to Hide Malware on WordPress Sites
The malware known as GootLoader has resurfaced yet again after a brief spike in activity earlier this March, according to new findings from Huntress.The cybersecurity company said it observed three GootLoader infections since October 27, 2025, out of which two resulted in hands-on keyboard intrusions with domain controller compromise taking place within 17 hours of…
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GootLoader Is Back, Using a New Font Trick to Hide Malware on WordPress Sites
The malware known as GootLoader has resurfaced yet again after a brief spike in activity earlier this March, according to new findings from Huntress.The cybersecurity company said it observed three GootLoader infections since October 27, 2025, out of which two resulted in hands-on keyboard intrusions with domain controller compromise taking place within 17 hours of…
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Watchguard ernennt Joe Smolarski zum CEO
Anfang November haben Watchguard Technologies, weltweit führender Anbieter von Unified-Cybersecurity, und das dahinterstehende Private-Equity-Unternehmen Vector Capital die Berufung von Joe Smolarski als neuen CEO bekanntgegeben. Vats Srivatsan, der seit Mai 2025 als Interims-CEO fungierte, bleibt Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats und wird Watchguard auch weiterhin in strategischen und wachstumsrelevanten Fragen beratend zur Seite stehen. Der neue CEO…
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Watchguard ernennt Joe Smolarski zum CEO
Anfang November haben Watchguard Technologies, weltweit führender Anbieter von Unified-Cybersecurity, und das dahinterstehende Private-Equity-Unternehmen Vector Capital die Berufung von Joe Smolarski als neuen CEO bekanntgegeben. Vats Srivatsan, der seit Mai 2025 als Interims-CEO fungierte, bleibt Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats und wird Watchguard auch weiterhin in strategischen und wachstumsrelevanten Fragen beratend zur Seite stehen. Der neue CEO…
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Bridging the Skills Gap: How Military Veterans Are Strengthening Cybersecurity
From intelligence analysts to surface warfare officers, military veterans of all backgrounds are successfully pivoting to cybersecurity careers and strengthening the industry’s defense capabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/military-veterans-strengthening-cybersecurity