Tag: cybersecurity
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Palo Alto Networks to buy CyberArk for $25B as identity security takes center stage
The identity crisis driving this deal: Walk into any CISO’s office these days, and they’ll tell you the same story: hackers don’t need to break down the front door anymore. They just steal legitimate credentials and walk right in.”Today, most breaches originate not from malware or misconfigured ports but from stolen or misused credentials,” Tyagi…
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Palo Alto Networks To Acquire CyberArk For $25B In Identity Security Push
Palo Alto Networks announced Wednesday that it plans to acquire identity security powerhouse CyberArk for approximately $25 billion, in what would be the largest acquisition in the cybersecurity giant’s history and one of the largest in the security industry to date. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-cyberark-for-25b-in-identity-security-push
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Sophos Debuts Revamped Channel Program, Unleashes Secureworks SIEM Partner Opportunity
Sophos unveiled a refreshed channel program Wednesday featuring an array of updates aimed at better rewarding partners for pursuing fast-growing cybersecurity opportunities with the vendor while introducing an array of updates to enhance flexibility, according to Sophos Channel Chief Chris Bell. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/sophos-debuts-revamped-channel-program-unleashes-secureworks-siem-partner-opportunity
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Decryptor released for FunkSec ransomware; Avast works with law enforcement to help victims
Cybersecurity company Avast released a decryptor for the short-lived FunkSec ransomware and said it is assisting dozens of the gang’s targets with the process. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/funksec-ransomware-decryptor-avast
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AI Cuts vCISO Workload by 68% as Demand Skyrockets, New Report Finds
AI is reshaping vCISO services”, and SMBs are fueling the surge. Cynomi’s 2025 report shows 3x adoption growth and major workload drops as MSPs and MSSPs scale cybersecurity like never before. Learn more in the 2025 State of the vCISO Report. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-cuts-vciso-workload-by-68-percent-as-demand-skyrockets-new-report-finds/
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Researchers Reveal North Korean Threat Actors’ Tactics for Uncovering Illicit Access
Cybersecurity researchers from Flashpoint have exposed the intricate tactics employed by North Korean threat actors to infiltrate global organizations through remote work vulnerabilities. These operatives, affiliated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), masquerade as legitimate freelance developers, IT specialists, and contractors, embedding themselves in corporate workflows to siphon off at least $88 million…
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Microsoft SharePoint Server 0-Day Exploit Targets African Treasury, Companies, and University
A sophisticated zero-day exploit campaign targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server has compromised approximately 400 organizations worldwide, with potential for a far higher victim count due to underreporting and delayed detections. The attacks, first identified last week by Dutch cybersecurity firm Eye Security, leverage critical flaws in on-premise SharePoint installations, allowing threat actors to…
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Critical Dahua Camera Flaws Enable Remote Hijack via ONVIF and File Upload Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed now-patched critical security flaws in the firmware of Dahua smart cameras that, if left unaddressed, could allow attackers to hijack control of susceptible devices.”The flaws, affecting the device’s ONVIF protocol and file upload handlers, allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely, effectively taking over the device,” First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Palo Alto Networks eyes $20B CyberArk deal as identity security takes center stage
The identity crisis driving this deal: Walk into any CISO’s office these days, and they’ll tell you the same story: hackers don’t need to break down the front door anymore. They just steal legitimate credentials and walk right in.”Today, most breaches originate not from malware or misconfigured ports but from stolen or misused credentials,” Tyagi…
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Auto-Color Backdoor Targets U.S. Chemical Firm via CVE-2025-31324
Tags: access, backdoor, cve, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, hacker, linux, malware, sap, vulnerabilityIn a three-day cyberattack this April, hackers exploited a newly disclosed SAP vulnerability to infiltrate a U.S.-based chemicals company, deploying a stealthy Linux malware known as Auto-Color backdoor. Cybersecurity firm Darktrace says the attackers gained access through a critical flaw… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/auto-color-backdoor-cve-2025-31324/
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CISA and FBI Release Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures of the Scattered Spider Hacker Group
The joint Cybersecurity Advisory AA23-320A, collaboratively issued by agencies such as the FBI, CISA, RCMP, ASD’s ACSC, AFP, CCCS, and NCSC-UK, serves as a critical update on the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. Originally published in November 2023 and revised multiple times, most recently on July 29, 2025 this advisory highlights the group’s persistent and adaptive…
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Critical SAP flaw exploited to launch Auto-Color Malware attack on U.S. company
Hackers exploited a SAP NetWeaver bug to deploy upgraded Auto-Color Linux malware in an attack on U.S. chemicals firm. Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reported that threat actors exploited a SAP NetWeaver flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-31324, to deploy Auto-Color Linux malware in a U.S. chemicals firm attack. >>In April 2025, Darktrace identified an Auto-Color backdoor malware attack…
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Hackers Target SAP NetWeaver to Deploy New Auto-Color Linux Malware
Cybersecurity researchers at Darktrace have uncovered a sophisticated attack targeting a US-based chemicals company, marking the first observed instance of threat actors exploiting SAP NetWeaver vulnerabilities to deploy Auto-Color backdoor malware. The incident, which occurred over three days in April 2025, demonstrates an alarming evolution in cyber attack tactics combining enterprise software exploitation with advanced…
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How CISOs can scale down without compromising security
Tags: breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, governance, intelligence, jobs, metric, open-source, regulation, resilience, risk, soc, strategy, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityStrategic risk (high, medium, low): What’s the actual exposure if this control fails?Business alignment: Which functions are enabling revenue, customer trust, or compliance?No-brainers: These are redundant tools, shelfware, or “security theatre” controls that look good on paper but deliver no measurable protection.For this assessment, Mahdi brings together a cross-functional team that includes business unit leaders,…
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Prepping for the quantum threat requires a phased approach to crypto agility
Tags: access, ceo, ciso, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, encryption, firmware, government, Hardware, identity, network, nist, open-source, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerabilityMissing pieces: Michael Smith, field CTO at DigiCert, noted that the industry is “yet to develop a completely PQC-safe TLS protocol.””We have the algorithms for encryption and signatures, but TLS as a protocol doesn’t have a quantum-safe session key exchange and we’re still using Diffie-Hellman variants,” Smith explained. “This is why the US government in…
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From Automation to Augmentation: The Future of SOCs in Enterprise Cybersecurity
Vaibhav Dutta, Vice President and Global Head-Cybersecurity Products & Services at Tata Communications First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ai-augmented-socs-future-of-cybersecurity/
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The food supply chain has a cybersecurity problem
It’s unsettling to think that our food supply chain could be targeted or that the safety of our food could be compromised. But this is exactly the challenge the agri-food … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/30/agri-food-sector-cybersecurity/
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Cybersecurity darf nicht nerven – NIS2-Umsetzung erhöht den Druck für den Mittelstand
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/nis2-cybersicherheitspflichten-chancen-mittelstand-a-ab3948fc04c504b954d6e04a3e56707c/
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Palo Alto Networks In Talks to Acquire CyberArk for $20 Billion: Report
Palo Alto Networks Inc. is in discussions to acquire CyberArk Software for more than $20 billion in one of tech’s biggest deals this year, as vendors scramble to fortify their cybersecurity defenses. Palo Alto Networks could finalize a deal for the identity management software maker — its largest ever — as soon as this week,..…
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Palo Alto Networks-CyberArk Combination Would Be ‘Watershed Deal:’ Analyst
Reported talks that could lead to Palo Alto Networks acquiring CyberArk would represent a smart strategic move for the cybersecurity giant and its platform strategy, according to a Wall Street analyst. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/palo-alto-networks-cyberark-combination-would-be-watershed-deal-analyst
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Palo Alto Networks In Talks To Acquire Identity Security Vendor CyberArk: Report
Palo Alto Networks is in negotiations to acquire CyberArk in deal that would be by far the largest in the cybersecurity giant’s history if it happens, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/palo-alto-networks-in-talks-to-acquire-identity-security-vendor-cyberark-report
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Lazarus Subgroup ‘TraderTraitor’ Targets Cloud Platforms and Contaminates Supply Chains
Tags: cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, group, lazarus, mandiant, microsoft, north-korea, supply-chain, threatThe North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as TraderTraitor, a subgroup of the notorious Lazarus Group, has emerged as a formidable actor specializing in digital asset heists. Tracked under aliases such as UNC4899, Jade Sleet, TA444, and Slow Pisces by various cybersecurity firms including Mandiant, Microsoft, Proofpoint, and Unit42, TraderTraitor operates under the…
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Auto-Color RAT targets SAP NetWeaver bug in an advanced cyberattack
Tags: access, ai, attack, cvss, cyberattack, cybersecurity, detection, dns, flaw, malicious, malware, network, rat, sap, update, vulnerability, zero-trustThe attack stopped in its tracks: Darktrace analysts detected the suspicious ELF download and a flurry of odd DNS and SSL connections to known malicious infrastructure. The British cybersecurity outfit claims its “Autonomous Response” intervened within minutes, restricting the device to its usual, legitimate activities while analysts investigated unusual behavior.Darktrace researchers said the malware stalled…
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Root Evidence Bets on New Concept for Vulnerability Patch Management
The number of concerning vulnerabilities may be much smaller than organizations think, and this cybersecurity startup aims to narrow down the list to the most critical ones. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/root-evidence-bets-on-new-concept-for-vulnerability-patch-management
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CISA Warns of Exploited Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine
Tags: cisa, cisco, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, identity, infrastructure, service, vulnerabilityHackers are actively exploiting two critical flaws in Cisco Identity Services Engine, said the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-kev-cisco-ise/
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Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asia’s Mobile Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new, large-scale mobile malware campaign that’s targeting Android and iOS platforms with fake dating, social networking, cloud storage, and car service apps to steal sensitive personal data.The cross-platform threat has been codenamed SarangTrap by Zimperium zLabs. Users in South Korea appear to be the primary focus.”This extensive campaign involved First…
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Trump’s cybersecurity cuts putting nation at risk, warns New York cyber chief
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/new-york-state-cyber-chief-calls-out-trump-for-cybersecurity-cuts/
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CISA Adds Cisco ISE and PaperCut Vulnerabilities to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Tags: cisa, cisco, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, identity, infrastructure, kev, remote-code-execution, service, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert, adding three high-impact vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. These include two unauthenticated remote code execution flaws in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and one cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting PaperCut NG/MF software. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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Seychelles Commercial Bank Reported Cybersecurity Incident
Seychelles Commercial Bank on Friday said it had recently identified and contained a cybersecurity incident. A hacker claims to have stolen and sold the personal data of clients of Seychelles Commercial Bank. The bank, which provides personal and corporate services on Seychelles, one of the world’s smallest countries, notified customers of a hack, but said…