Tag: cybersecurity
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New Konfety Malware Variant Evades Detection by Manipulating APKs and Dynamic Code
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new, sophisticated variant of a known Android malware referred to as Konfety that leverages the evil twin technique to enable ad fraud.The sneaky approach essentially involves a scenario wherein two variants of an application share the same package name: A benign “decoy” app that’s hosted on the Google Play Store…
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Co-op Aims to Divert More Young Hackers into Cyber Careers
The Co-op is teaming up with The Hacking Games to inspire pathways into ethical cybersecurity careers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/coop-divert-young-hackers-cyber/
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Experts unpack the biggest cybersecurity surprises of 2025
2025 has been a busy year for cybersecurity. From unexpected attacks to new tactics by threat groups, a lot has caught experts off guard. We asked cybersecurity leaders to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/16/biggest-cybersecurity-surprises-2025/
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Most cybersecurity risk comes from just 10% of employees
A new report from Living Security and the Cyentia Institute sheds light on the real human element behind cybersecurity threats, and it’s not what most organizations expect. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/16/human-cybersecurity-risk-employees/
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U.S. CISA adds Wing FTP Server flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Wing FTP Server flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Wing FTP Server flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-47812, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Wing FTP Server is a secure and flexible file transfer solution that supports multiple protocols, including FTP,…
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France Says Russia Is Top Threat, Warns of ‘Open Warfare’
Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Could Increase Hacks by 2030, Government Warns. France has identified Russia as the primary threat to national security in the coming years. The French government recommends adopting measures to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses in anticipation of increased hacks from Moscow-aligned attackers driven by geopolitical tensions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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‘Ghost in the Machine’ Exploits Spotted in Gigabyte Firmware
Attackers Can Upload Malware in System Management Mode and Disable Secure Boot. Multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Gigabyte’s UEFI firmware could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code within System Management Mode, granting persistent and nearly undetectable control over affected systems, cybersecurity researchers reported. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ghost-in-machine-exploits-spotted-in-gigabyte-firmware-a-28973
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Why ‘AI Fatigue’ Is Risky to Cyber Leaders and Their Teams
The flood of new artificial intelligence tools, including those to help cybersecurity teams, can overwhelm healthcare CISOs and their security staff, fueling AI fatigue that in itself can create additional cyber risk, said Drew Henderson and Jon Hilton, practice leaders at consulting firm LBMC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/ai-fatigue-risky-to-cyber-leaders-their-teams-i-5484
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Waltz brushes off SignalGate questions, points finger at CISA
In congressional testimony, President Trump’s former national security adviser said his use of Signal to coordinate military operations was “driven by” cybersecurity guidance from CISA. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/waltz-signal-gate-cisa-guidance-senate-foreign-relations/
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Unified Cyber Standards Are Vital for 5G Resilience
5G OT Security Summit Speakers on Secure Frameworks for Regional Infrastructure. At a time when ASEAN nations are accelerating 5G deployments, cybersecurity leaders at the 5G and OT Security Summit in Malaysia issued a sobering warning: Fragmented regulations and uneven OT readiness threaten to undermine the region’s digital ambitions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Ransomware Attack on Albemarle County Exposes Residents’ Personal Information
Albemarle County, Virginia, discovered irregularities in its IT infrastructure under a sophisticated ransomware attack. The breach was quickly recognized by cybersecurity experts as a ransomware deployment, a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment to decrypt it. This type of malware is frequently used in conjunction with data exfiltration for extortion. Despite robust…
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Newly Emerged GLOBAL GROUP RaaS Expands Operations with AI-Driven Negotiation Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called GLOBAL GROUP that has targeted a wide range of sectors in Australia, Brazil, Europe, and the United States since its emergence in early June 2025.GLOBAL GROUP was “promoted on the Ramp4u forum by the threat actor known as ‘$$$,’” EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya…
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MITRE Launches New Framework to Tackle Crypto Risks
MITRE has introduced AADAPT framework, a new cybersecurity framework aimed at mitigating risks in digital financial systems like cryptocurrency First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mitre-launches-new-framework/
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Federal IT Contractor to Pay $14.75M for False Cybersecurity Services Claims
Hill ASC Inc., operating as Hill Associates and based in Rockville, Maryland, has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address allegations of violating the False Claims Act through improper billing practices under a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. The agreement mandates a payment of at…
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Palo Alto Networks Extends Zero-Trust Alliance with Okta
Palo Alto Networks today extended its alliance with Okta to provide deeper integrations to enable cybersecurity teams to restrict which applications can be accessed from a secure browser. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/palo-alto-networks-extends-zero-trust-alliance-with-okta/
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BaitTrap Reveals Global Web of 17,000+ Fraud-Promoting Fake News Sites
Cybersecurity firm CTM360 has unveiled an extensive network of over 17,000 Baiting News Sites (BNS), engineered by cybercriminals to disseminate investment fraud on a global scale. These deceptive platforms, identified through CTM360’s proprietary WebHunt monitoring system, masquerade as authoritative news entities such as CNN, BBC, CNBC, and regional counterparts, fabricating narratives that falsely associate prominent…
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New AsyncRAT Forks Discovered Featuring Screamer Tool and USB Malware Spreader
Cybersecurity researchers have identified two sophisticated AsyncRAT variants that expand the remote access trojan’s capabilities with a psychological warfare component and enhanced propagation mechanisms. The newly discovered forks introduce a >>Screamer
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AsyncRAT’s Open-Source Code Sparks Surge in Dangerous Malware Variants Across the Globe
Cybersecurity researchers have charted the evolution of a widely used remote access trojan called AsyncRAT, which was first released on GitHub in January 2019 and has since served as the foundation for several other variants.”AsyncRAT has cemented its place as a cornerstone of modern malware and as a pervasive threat that has evolved into a…
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Zoom Invites in Attacks on Crypto Companies
Tags: attack, blockchain, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, hacker, jobs, malware, north-korea, phishing, spear-phishing, tactics, threatCybersecurity firm SentinelOne has exposed an ongoing malware campaign orchestrated by North Korean threat actors, known for their persistent >>fake interview
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MITRE Launches AADAPT Framework to Counter Real-World Attacks on Digital Asset Systems
The MITRE Corporation has unveiled its comprehensive AADAPT framework (Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies), a specialized knowledge base designed to catalog and counter sophisticated attacks targeting digital asset management systems, cryptocurrency exchanges, and blockchain infrastructure. The framework represents a significant advancement in cybersecurity defense for the rapidly evolving digital asset sector. Modeled after…
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NCSC Launches Vulnerability Research Institute to Boost UK Resilience
The NCSC’s new Vulnerability Research Institute will help it develop outreach with the external cybersecurity community First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-vulnerability-research/
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AI poisoning and the CISO’s crisis of trust
Tags: access, ai, breach, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, disinformation, exploit, framework, healthcare, identity, infosec, injection, LLM, monitoring, network, privacy, RedTeam, resilience, risk, russia, saas, threat, tool, trainingFoundation models began parroting Kremlin-aligned propaganda after ingesting material seeded by a large-scale Russian network known as the “Pravda Network.”A high-profile AI-generated reading list published by two American news outlets included 10 hallucinated book titles mistakenly attributed to real authors.Researchers showed that imperceptible perturbations in training images could trigger misclassification. Researchers in the healthcare domain demonstrated…
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CISA Flags Remote Linking Protocol Flaws Allowing Attackers to Hijack Train Brake Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority security alert warning of serious vulnerabilities in railway brake control systems that could allow attackers to commandeer train operations and potentially cause catastrophic accidents. The alert, published on July 10, 2025, identifies critical flaws in the End-of-Train and Head-of-Train remote linking protocol used across…
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Stop settling for checkbox cybersecurity policies
After every breach, people ask: How did this happen if there were cybersecurity policies in place? The truth is, just having them doesn’t stop attacks. They only work if … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/15/stop-settling-for-check-the-box-cybersecurity-policies/
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CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited Wing FTP Server Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Wing FTP Server vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning that threat actors are actively exploiting the security flaw in the wild. Critical Security Flaw Enables System Takeover The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-47812, affects Wing FTP Server and involves improper neutralization of null…
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Versuchter Cyberangriff auf eine Gemeinde in Pennsylvania, USA
Millcreek Township Prevents Cybersecurity Threat with Swift Action First seen on millcreektownship.com Jump to article: www.millcreektownship.com/CivicAlerts.aspx
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How service providers can turn cybersecurity into a scalable MRR engine
A growing number of MSPs, MSSPs, and consultancies are moving beyond one-and-done engagements and transforming from tactical vendors into strategic advisors. They’re shifting … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/15/cynomi-cybersecurity-services-playbook/
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CrowdStrike CEO: Resilience Efforts, ‘Incredible Partners’ Key To Rebound Over Past Year
CrowdStrike has emerged from the global IT outage caused by a faulty update as a “stronger company” thanks to extensive work to boost the resilience of its cybersecurity platform along with the efforts of its “incredible partners,” CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz wrote in LinkedIn post. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/crowdstrike-ceo-resilience-efforts-incredible-partners-key-to-rebound-over-past-year
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How Trump’s Cyber Cuts Dismantle Federal Information Sharing
Experts Warn Federal Cyber Cuts Are Hindering Public-Private Threat Sharing Efforts. The White House has continued to sharply reduce the size of cybersecurity teams across the federal government while cutting information technology budgets and funding for key programs. Experts warn public-private information sharing around critical cyberthreats has slowed. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…