Tag: cybersecurity
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RedCurl Unleashes New Ransomware Targeting Hyper-V Servers Exclusively
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have uncovered a significant evolution in the tactics of the RedCurl threat group, marking their first foray into ransomware deployment. This new strain, dubbed QWCrypt, specifically targets Hyper-V servers, showcasing a sophisticated and highly targeted approach to cyberattacks. Novel Ransomware Strain Emerges The QWCrypt ransomware, previously undocumented, represents a departure from…
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Lucid PhAAS Platform Uses RCS and iMessage to Evade Detection
The cybersecurity landscape has been disrupted by the emergence of Lucid, a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhAAS) platform developed by Chinese-speaking threat actors. This advanced toolkit enables cybercriminals to conduct large-scale phishing campaigns, targeting 169 entities across 88 countries globally. Lucid’s innovation lies in its exploitation of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Apple’s iMessage protocol to circumvent…
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Malicious Google Ads Target DeepSeek Users to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, with malicious actors exploiting popular platforms like Google Ads to spread malware. Recently, a sophisticated campaign targeting DeepSeek users has been uncovered, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with sponsored search results. The Threat Landscape DeepSeek, a rising platform, has become a lure for cybercriminals who are using fake sponsored Google…
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CISA Adds Sitecore CMS Code Execution Vulnerability to Exploited List
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has included a critical deserialization vulnerability affecting Sitecore CMS and Experience Platform (XP). This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-9874, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating HTTP POST parameters, specifically the __CSRFTOKEN field. The vulnerability exploits a weakness in the Sitecore.Security.AntiCSRF module, enabling malicious actors to send…
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Which Top Cybersecurity Role of 2024 Was Featured in 64,000+ Job Postings?
IT and security workforce management firm CyberSN surveyed job listings from 2022 to 2024. Yes, decreases in demand for some job titles may be related to AI. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cybersecurity-job-market/
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CISA Warns of Sitecore RCE Flaws; Active Exploits Hit Next.js and DrayTek Devices
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two six-year-old security flaws impacting Sitecore CMS and Experience Platform (XP) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2019-9874 (CVSS score: 9.8) – A deserialization vulnerability in the Sitecore.Security.AntiCSRF First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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OpenAI Offers Up to $100,000 for Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability Reports
OpenAI has announced major updates to its cybersecurity initiatives. The company is expanding its Security Bug Bounty Program, increasing the maximum reward for critical vulnerability reports to $100,000, up from $20,000 previously. This enhanced program aims to attract top security researchers worldwide to help identify and fix potential threats before they become major issues. OpenAI’s…
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HaveIBeenPwned Creator Becomes Victim of Sophisticated Phishing
Real-world incidents remind us that even cybersecurity experts are not immune to online deception. This time, the case First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/haveibeenpwned-creator-becomes-victim-of-sophisticated-phishing/
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: March 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Hetty: Open-source … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/27/hottest-cybersecurity-open-source-tools-of-the-month-march-2025/
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How can I align our NHI management with GDPR and other standards?
Is Your NHI Management GDPR Compliant? It isn’t just humans who have identities, but machines as well. In-depth understanding and control over NHIs provide organizations with an upper hand in maintaining stringent cybersecurity measures. But have you ever paused to question how Non-Human Identities management aligns with GDPR and other comparable standards? NHI Management and……
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Which frameworks assist in ensuring compliance for NHIs?
Why Compliance Frameworks are Crucial for NHIs? Could the answer to your organization’s cybersecurity woes lie in Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The management of NHIs and their secrets has emerged as a key facet of cybersecurity strategy, with the potential to significantly decrease the risk of security breaches and data leaks. Non-Human Identities: The Silent Pillars……
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ESET CEO Richard Marko Dives Into Cybersecurity’s AI Era
ESET CEO Richard Marko talks AI, cybersecurity, CISA, MDR, XDR and more. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/eset-ceo-richard-marko-dives-into-cybersecurity-s-ai-era
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Why OT Cybersecurity Careers Demand a Dual Lens
Takeaways From CS4CA USA: OT Security Must Bridge the Gap Between IT and Operations At the CS4CA USA Summit in Houston this week, this was the common refrain heard from practitioners – protecting industrial environments demands more than traditional IT know-how. It requires a hybrid expertise, one that speaks both the language of data packets…
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Cybersecurity Gaps Leave Doors Wide Open
Tags: cybersecurityAttackers don’t always need to resort to sophisticated gambits to break and enter; organizations often make it easy for them to walk right in. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cybersecurity-gaps-leave-doors-wide-open
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Broadcom Extends Scope of VMware vDefend Cybersecurity Platform
Broadcom today updated its VMware vDefend platform to add additional security intelligence capabilities along with a streamlined ability to micro-segment networks using code to programmatically deploy virtual firewalls. Additionally, Broadcom has made it simpler to deploy and scale out the Security Services Platform (SSP) it uses to provide a data lake for collecting telemetry data..…
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Penetration Testing Services: Strengthening Cybersecurity Against Evolving Threats
Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, leaving organizations vulnerable to large-scale attacks. Security breaches and data… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/penetration-testing-services-strength-cybersecurity-threats/
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Malicious Android Apps Evade Detection: McAfee
Cybersecurity Firm Finds Rash of Apps Coded With Microsoft .NET MAUI. Cybercriminals are using a Microsoft cross-platform app development framework to create Android malware that bypasses security measures, evades detection and steals user data. Malicious apps spotted by McAfee researchers aren’t traditional Android malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/malicious-android-apps-evade-detection-mcafee-a-27836
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Threat Actors Use “Atlantis AIO” Tool to Automate Credential Stuffing Attacks
In a concerning development for cybersecurity professionals, threat actors are increasingly utilizing a powerful tool called Atlantis AIO to automate and scale credential stuffing attacks across more than 140 platforms. This multi-checker tool, designed to exploit stolen user credentials, has emerged as a formidable weapon in the cybercriminal arsenal, enabling attackers to test millions of…
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YouTube Creators Targeted by Weaponized Brand Deals Using ‘Clickflix’ Attack Tactic
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting YouTube creators, leveraging fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware. Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that employs the >>Clickflix
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Public-Private Ops Net Big Wins Against African Cybercrime
Three cybersecurity firms worked with Interpol and authorities in Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, and four other African nations to arrest more than 300 cybercriminals. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/public-private-ops-big-wins-african-cybercrime
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RedCurl Shifts from Espionage to Ransomware with First-Ever QWCrypt Deployment
The Russian-speaking hacking group called RedCurl has been linked to a ransomware campaign for the first time, marking a departure in the threat actor’s tradecraft.The activity, observed by Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender, involves the deployment of a never-before-seen ransomware strain dubbed QWCrypt.RedCurl, also called Earth Kapre and Red Wolf, has a history of orchestrating First…
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Malicious npm Package Modifies Local ‘ethers’ Library to Launch Reverse Shell Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious packages on the npm registry that are designed to infect another locally installed package, underscoring the continued evolution of software supply chain attacks targeting the open-source ecosystem.The packages in question are ethers-provider2 and ethers-providerz, with the former downloaded 73 times to date since it was published on First seen…
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Defense contractor to pay $4.6 million over third-party provider’s security weakness
A technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the latest defense contractor to reach a settlement with the U.S. government for failing to meet federal cybersecurity requirements. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-contractor-to-pay-millions-over-cyber-practices
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BlackLock Ransomware Targeted by Cybersecurity Firm
Resecurity found an LFI flaw in the leak site of BlackLock ransomware, exposing clearnet IPs and server details. Resecurity has identified a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in Data Leak Site (DLS) of BlackLock Ransomware. Cybersecurity experts were able to exploit misconfiguration in vulnerable web-app used by ransomware operators to publish victims’ data leading […]…
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How PAM Mitigates Insider Threats: Preventing Data Breaches, Privilege Misuse, and More
When people think of cybersecurity threats, they often picture external hackers breaking into networks. However, some of the most damaging breaches stem from within organizations. Whether through negligence or malicious intent, insiders can expose your organization to significant cybersecurity risks.According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 57% of companies experience over First seen on…
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Cybersecurity wird zur Pflicht: EU-Regularien setzen neue Maßstäbe in Europa
Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cybersecurity-eu-regularien-nis2-dora-cra
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Raspberry Robin Unveils 200 Unique Domains Used by Threat Actors
In a significant development, cybersecurity firm Silent Push has identified nearly 200 unique command and control (C2) domains associated with the Raspberry Robin malware. This discovery sheds new light on the infrastructure used by this sophisticated threat actor group, which has evolved from a USB worm to a formidable initial access broker (IAB) for various…
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Hackers Using E-Crime Tool Atlantis AIO for Credential Stuffing on 140+ Platforms
Threat actors are leveraging an e-crime tool called Atlantis AIO Multi-Checker to automate credential stuffing attacks, according to findings from Abnormal Security.Atlantis AIO “has emerged as a powerful weapon in the cybercriminal arsenal, enabling attackers to test millions of stolen credentials in rapid succession,” the cybersecurity company said in an analysis.Credential stuffing is a First…
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DrayTek Router Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild Linked to Reboot Loop Issue
The cybersecurity world has been abuzz with reports of widespread reboots affecting DrayTek routers across the globe. While the exact cause of these reboots remains largely unconfirmed, GreyNoise has brought to light significant in-the-wild exploitation of several known vulnerabilities in DrayTek devices. Although a direct link between this activity and the reported reboots cannot be…