Tag: cybersecurity
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No Exploit Needed: How Attackers Walk Through the Front Door via Identity-Based Attacks
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, credentials, cybersecurity, exploit, identity, supply-chain, threat, zero-dayThe cybersecurity industry has spent the last several years chasing sophisticated threats like zero-days, supply chain compromises, and AI-generated exploits. However, the most reliable entry point for attackers still hasn’t changed: stolen credentials.Identity-based attacks remain a dominant initial access vector in breaches today. Attackers obtain valid credentials through credential stuffing First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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NGate Campaign Targets Brazil, Trojanizes HandyPay to Steal NFC Data and PINs
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new iteration of an Android malware family calledNGate that has been found to abuse a legitimate application called HandyPay instead of NFCGate.”The threat actors took the app, which is used to relay NFC data, and patched it with malicious code that appears to have been AI-generated,” ESET security researcher Lukáš…
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Google Patches Antigravity IDE Flaw Enabling Prompt Injection Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Google’s agentic integrated development environment (IDE), Antigravity, that could be exploited to achieve code execution.The flaw, since patched, combines Antigravity’s permitted file-creation capabilities with an insufficient input sanitization in Antigravity’s native file-searching tool, find_by_name, to bypass the program’s Strict First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/04/google-patches-antigravity-ide-flaw.html
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Google Patches Antigravity IDE Flaw Enabling Prompt Injection Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Google’s agentic integrated development environment (IDE), Antigravity, that could be exploited to achieve code execution.The flaw, since patched, combines Antigravity’s permitted file-creation capabilities with an insufficient input sanitization in Antigravity’s native file-searching tool, find_by_name, to bypass the program’s Strict First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/04/google-patches-antigravity-ide-flaw.html
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U.S. CISA adds Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known…
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Former ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to BlackCat attacks
41-year-old Angelo Martino, a former employee of cybersecurity incident response company DigitalMint, has pleaded guilty to targeting U.S. companies in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks in 2023. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/former-ransomware-negotiator-pleads-guilty-to-blackcat-attacks/
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CISA Adds 8 Exploited Vulnerabilities Affecting Cisco, Zimbra, TeamCity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, commonly referred to as the KEV catalog, with eight newly identified security flaws that are currently being exploited in real-world attacks. The update was announced on April 21, 2026. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-kev-catalog-vulnerabilities/
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CISA Adds 8 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets April-May 2026 Federal Deadlines
Tags: authentication, cisa, cisco, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added eight new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, including three flaws impacting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, citing evidence of active exploitation.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2023-27351 (CVSS score: 8.2) – An improper authentication vulnerability in PaperCut First seen on thehackernews.com…
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CISA Alerts Defenders to Exploited Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Security Flaws
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning to network defenders regarding the active exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager. On April 20, 2026, CISA officially added three distinct security flaws affecting the platform to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager is a critical administrative console used…
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CISA Warns Compromised Axios npm Package Fueled Major Supply Chain Attack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding a severe software supply chain compromise affecting the widely used Axios node package manager (npm). Axios is a highly popular JavaScript library that developers rely on to handle HTTP requests in both Node.js and browser environments. Because of its massive global adoption…
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Maritime Cybersecurity Rules Make Waves
New Rules Will Jolt Maritime Cybersecurity Market Amid Geopolitical Anxiety. A Coast Guard rule imposing standards on operational technology systems in ports and larger U.S.-flagged commercial vessels is poised to supercharge the maritime cybersecurity market – a boon granted by concern that shipping is a weak target for a world roiled by mounting geopolitical tensions.…
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Simplifying CMMC Compliance and Breaking Down Its Controls
Those seeking contracts with government agencies must meet many requirements and guidelines regarding cybersecurity. Each entity has its own, including the Department of Defense (DoD). Introduced in 2024 and being implemented in phases, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC) sets new rules around protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) and federal contract information (FCI). CCCM First…
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Understanding Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: The New Standard for Doing Business with the Department of Defense
For anyone working with or hoping to work with the Department of Defense (DoD), cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional. It’s now a condition of doing business. The DoD created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to solve a growing problem within the defense supply chain: inconsistent protection of sensitive information and unreliable self-reporting of…
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6 Best MVP Developers For Cybersecurity Startups and Enterprises
Discover the 6 best MVP developers for cybersecurity startups and enterprises to build secure, scalable products and accelerate growth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/6-best-mvp-developers-for-cybersecurity-startups-and-enterprises/
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Coast Guard’s New Cybersecurity Rules Offer Lessons for CISOs
The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) requires plans to protect OT systems, audits by independent third parties, and a hybrid OT-security role. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/coast-guards-cybersecurity-rules-lessons-cisos
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Anthropic MCP Design Vulnerability Enables RCE, Threatening AI Supply Chain
Tags: access, ai, cybersecurity, flaw, intelligence, rce, remote-code-execution, supply-chain, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical “by design” weakness in the Model Context Protocol’s (MCP) architecture that could pave the way for remote code execution and have a cascading effect on the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain.”This flaw enables Arbitrary Command Execution (RCE) on any system running a vulnerable MCP implementation, granting attackers direct access…
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CISOs reshape their roles as business risk strategists
Tags: ai, business, chatgpt, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, jobs, mitigation, risk, risk-assessment, skills, strategy, technology, toolEvolving risks require a new CISO leadership profile: The shift to CISO as a risk position, and not one limited to technical and cybersecurity alone, has been years in the making. But it has accelerated since the arrival of ChatGPT in late 2022, as organizations embraced first generative AI and more recently agentic AI. That’s…
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Claude Mythos ist der Hype gerechtfertigt?
Tags: ai, bug, cve, cybersecurity, data, exploit, linux, openai, sans, technology, update, vulnerabilityClaude Mythos wird derzeit von ausgesuchten Organisationen getestet in erster Linie großen Tech-Konzernen aus den USA.Anthropic | ScreenshotDer Hype um Anthropics Security-Modell Mythos bekommt erste Risse: Während KI-Konkurrent OpenAI plant, mit einem eigenen Cybersecurity-fokussierten KI-Modell ‘entgegenzuwirken”, stellen die Sicherheitsexperten von VulnCheck in einer aktuellen Untersuchung die praktischen Auswirkungen von Claude Mythos, respektive ‘Project Glasswing” in…
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iTerm2 Flaw Turns SSH Escape Sequences Into Arbitrary Code Execution
In the cybersecurity community, we often assume that simply reading a text file using a command like cat is a perfectly safe operation. However, security researchers have recently demonstrated that doing so inside the popular iTerm2 macOS terminal emulator can cross the line into arbitrary code execution. This alarming discovery, made in partnership with OpenAI, highlights a…
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Beyond IT: Cybersecurity is a strategic business risk
Why cybersecurity now demands C-suite attention and accountability. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/beyond-it-cybersecurity-is-a-strategic-business-risk/817163/
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Researchers Detect ZionSiphon Malware Targeting Israeli Water, Desalination OT Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware called ZionSiphon that appears to be specifically designed to target Israeli water treatment and desalination systems.The malware has been codenamed ZionSiphon by Darktrace, highlighting its ability to set up persistence, tamper with local configuration files, and scan for operational technology (OT)-relevant services on the local subnet. First seen…
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Compensation vs. Burnout: The New Retention Calculus for Cybersecurity Leaders
High turnover and burnout are reshaping the 2026 cybersecurity landscape, forcing leaders to prioritize compensation, AI integration, and mental health to retain top talent. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/compensation-vs-burnout-the-new-retention-calculus-for-cybersecurity-leaders/
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Critical Gardyn Flaws Open Smart Garden Devices to Remote Hijacking
A recently updated advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has revealed severe vulnerabilities in Gardyn Home Kit systems. These critical flaws carry a maximum CVSS score of 9.3 and could allow malicious actors to hijack smart gardening devices remotely. According to the April 2026 alert, successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to completely…
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Project Glasswing: When AI Becomes the Ultimate Hacker”, and Defender
Anthropic has introduced Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative powered by an unreleased AI model called Claude Mythos. This system can identify zero-day vulnerabilities, generate exploits, and even help fix them”, often without human input. But there’s a catch: it’s considered too powerful for public release. In this episode, we discuss what Project Glasswing is, why…
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In Praise of CISA
Lately, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been buried under troubling headlines. Steep workforce reductions. $700 million 2027 budget cut. Leadership uncertainty. Impacts from the months-long partial government shutdown. Canceled 2026 CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program. But, to borrow and twist a phrase from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, “I come to praise CISA, not…The…
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Critical Exploits, AI Shifts, and Major Breaches Redefine Cybersecurity This Week
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/critical-exploits-ai-shifts-and-major-breaches-redefine-cybersecurity-this-week/
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Critical Exploits, AI Shifts, and Major Breaches Redefine Cybersecurity This Week
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/critical-exploits-ai-shifts-and-major-breaches-redefine-cybersecurity-this-week/
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The Wall Around Claude 4.7 Does Not Extend to Dread
<div cla Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026 with automated cybersecurity safeguards and a Cyber Verification Program. Dark web intelligence from the same week, a cross-vendor prompt injection disclosure published the same morning, and the unanswered policy question of who decides which defenders deserve access to frontier AI all point to the…
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The Wall Around Claude 4.7 Does Not Extend to Dread
<div cla Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026 with automated cybersecurity safeguards and a Cyber Verification Program. Dark web intelligence from the same week, a cross-vendor prompt injection disclosure published the same morning, and the unanswered policy question of who decides which defenders deserve access to frontier AI all point to the…