Tag: defense
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The Other Offense and Defense
Alan discovers how the Super Bowl acts as a live-fire exercise in cybersecurity, requiring seamless coordination to manage massive attack surfaces and ensure integrity and trust in real time. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-other-offense-and-defense/
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Access for Cyber to Expand AI-Driven Defense While Managing Risk
OpenAI has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening digital defenses while managing the risks that come with capable artificial intelligence systems. The effort, called Trusted Access for Cyber, is part of a broader strategy to enhance baseline protection for all users while selectively expanding access to advanced cybersecurity capabilities for vetted defenders. First seen…
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APT27 Launches Stealthy Attacks on Corporate Networks, Evades Detection
A new, highly sophisticated cyberattack campaign that reveals how attackers are bypassing modern defenses to infiltrate corporate networks. The investigation points to a stealthy, multi-stage intrusion likely orchestrated by the threat group known as APT-Q-27, or >>GoldenEyeDog<<. The attack began with a common, everyday task: a customer support agent clicking a link in a support…
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Why Good Cyber Defense Rarely Stops Attackers
Global Cyber Alliance: as AI Fuels Cybercrime, Outcomes Keep Getting Worse. Security teams report stronger controls and broader collaboration each year. Yet cybercrime outcomes continue to worsen. Brian Cute of the Global Cyber Alliance says artificial intelligence-based attacks are tipping the scales against cyber defenders. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/good-cyber-defense-rarely-stops-attackers-a-30692
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CISA gives federal agencies one year to rip out endlife devices
The U.S. cyber defense agency issued an operational directive on Thursday mandating federal agencies to “remove any hardware and software devices that is no longer supported by its original equipment manufacturer.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-gives-federal-agencies-one-year-end-of-life-devices
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Attackers exploit decade”‘old Windows driver flaw to shut down modern EDR defenses
The kill list excluded Huntress: The EDR killer binary used in the Huntress-observed attack packed a 64-bit Windows executable and a custom encoded kernel driver payload, which it decoded into OemHwUpd.sys and installed as a kernel-mode service. Because Windows still honors its cryptographic signature, the attackers were able to load the driver.Once the vulnerable driver…
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Securing Agents Isn’t the Customer’s Job, It’s the Platform’s
Securing AI agents can’t fall on customers. Platform providers must own data protection, prompt injection defense and agent guardrails. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/securing-agents-isnt-the-customers-job-its-the-platforms-2/
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Cybercrime mittels Prävention zurückdrängen: Ausführungen zur Zusammenarbeit von Ermittlern und Staatsanwaltschaft auf der ‘IT-DEFENSE 2026″
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cybercrime-pravention-zuruckdraengung-zusammenarbeit-ermittler-staatsanwaltschaft-it-defense-2026
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IT-DEFENSE: Ausgebuchte 20. Auflage in Würzburg gestartet
Tags: defenseFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/it-defense-20-auflage-wuerzburg-start
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Exclusive: US used cyber weapons to disrupt Iranian air defenses during 2025 strikes
The U.S. military digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems during its operation last year against the country’s nuclear program, some of the most sophisticated action Cyber Command has taken to date against Iran. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-nuclear-cyber-strikes-us
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Interlock Ransomware Exploits Zero-Day in Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver to Disable EDR, AV
Interlock ransomware operators have been observed using a new process”‘killing tool that abuses a zero”‘day flaw in a gaming anti”‘cheat kernel driver to try to shut down endpoint defenses (EDR/AV). The activity was documented during an intrusion against a North Americabased education organization and shows Interlock continuing to evolve its internal tooling rather than relying…
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Microsoft and Google Platforms Abused in New Enterprise Cyberattacks
A dangerous shift in phishing tactics, with threat actors increasingly hosting malicious infrastructure on trusted cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Google Firebase, and AWS CloudFront. Unlike traditional phishing campaigns that rely on newly registered suspicious domains, these attacks leverage legitimate cloud services to bypass security defenses and target enterprise users globally. When malicious content is…
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TAMECAT Exposed: APT42’s Fileless Backdoor Targets Defense Chiefs
The post TAMECAT Exposed: APT42’s Fileless Backdoor Targets Defense Chiefs appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/tamecat-exposed-apt42s-fileless-backdoor-targets-defense-chiefs/
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notepad++ Supply Chain Compromise
Tags: advisory, attack, backdoor, china, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, defense, espionage, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, security-incident, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThreat actors compromised the update infrastructure for Notepad++, redirecting traffic to an attacker controlled site for targeted espionage purposes. Key takeaways: Beginning in June 2025, threat actors compromised the infrastructure Notepad++ uses to distribute software updates. The issue has been addressed and Notepad++ have released 8.9.1 which now includes XML signature validation (XMLDSig) for security…
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Poland detains defense ministry employee on suspicion of spying for Russia
The 60-year-old detainee, a Polish national, worked in the Ministry of National Defense’s strategy and planning department, including on military modernization projects, officials said. He was arrested at his workplace at the ministry’s headquarters in Warsaw. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/poland-detains-defense-ministry-employee-spying
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Outages Happen to Everyone. Building a Resilient Architecture Doesn’t Have to Be Hard.
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, csf, cyberattack, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, nist, regulation, resilience, service, software, strategy, technologyOutages Happen to Everyone. Building a Resilient Architecture Doesn’t Have to Be Hard. madhav Tue, 02/03/2026 – 05:21 No company is spared the pain of outages. But their impact can be mitigated by how resilient you build your business architecture. And who you choose to partner with can significantly determine how effective that will be.…
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British military to get legal OK to swat drones near bases
Armed Forces Bill would let troops take action against unmanned threats around defense sites First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/03/armed_forces_bill_drones/
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NSA Tells Feds: Zero Trust Must Go Beyond Login
New NSA Guidance Demands Continuous Access Checks, Implementation Overhaul. The National Security Agency’s new zero trust guidance instructs agencies to move beyond login-based security by continuously assessing user behavior and app-layer activity in real time, aiming to close gaps that allow post-authentication abuse and elevate federal defenses against modern threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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AI Threats in 2026: A SecOps Playbook
As AI-driven threats accelerate in 2026, security teams must evolve their defenses to manage new risks and maintain resilience. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/ai-threats-in-2026-a-secops-playbook/
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Hanging Up on ShinyHunters: Experts Detail Vishing Defenses
Sophisticated Voice Phishing Campaigns Don’t Exploit Any Software Vulnerabilities. Amidst persistent voice phishing campaigns designed to trick employees and steal sensitive corporate data, security experts recommend organizations deploy phishing-resistant multifactor authentication, monitor for attacks and use live video verification to safeguard authentication changes. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hanging-up-on-shinyhunters-experts-detail-vishing-defenses-a-30657
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, MongoDB Ransoms, AI Hijacks & New Threats
Every week brings new discoveries, attacks, and defenses that shape the state of cybersecurity. Some threats are stopped quickly, while others go unseen until they cause real damage.Sometimes a single update, exploit, or mistake changes how we think about risk and protection. Every incident shows how defenders adapt, and how fast attackers try to stay…
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Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js
Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/02/pompelmi-open-source-secure-file-upload-scanning-node-js/
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Polish Grid Hack Underlines European Need for Active Defense
Russian Hacking Shows Limits of Preventive Measures. Europe must step up its active defenses against cyberattacks and modernize its IT infrastructure, a leading expert has warned in the wake of a major attack on Poland’s energy grid attributed to Russian hackers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/polish-grid-hack-underlines-european-need-for-active-defense-a-30651
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Holiday Hits: Hackers Love to Strike When Defenders Are Away
Honeypots Reveal Automated Bots’ ‘Attack Intensity’ Surged Over Christmastime 2025. Memo for cybersecurity defenders: Honeypots reveal attack intensity surged over the recent holiday period, as hackers continued their well-known propensity for probing defenses and striking in the off hours, using highly automated bots, to try and maximize their dwell time before discovery. First seen on…
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Manufacturers fortify cyber defenses in response to dramatic surge in attacks
IT/OT convergence and other trends are making the manufacturing industry’s networks more vulnerable and more frequently targeted, but sector leaders are working to improve their cyber posture. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/manufacturing-sector-cyber-threats-collaboration-ransomware/810930/
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Manufacturers fortify cyber defenses in response to dramatic surge in cyberattacks
The IT/OT convergence and other trends are making the manufacturing industry’s networks more vulnerable and more frequently targeted, but sector leaders are working to improve their cyber posture. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/manufacturing-sector-cyber-threats-collaboration-ransomware/810930/
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TAMECAT PowerShell Backdoor Targets Edge and Chrome: Login Credentials At Risk
Tags: backdoor, browser, chrome, credentials, cyber, defense, espionage, government, hacking, iran, login, microsoft, powershell, riskTAMECAT is a sophisticated PowerShell-based backdoor linked to APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored hacking group. It steals login credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers while evading detection. Security researchers from Israel’s National Digital Agency detailed its modular design in recent SpearSpecter campaign analysis.”‹ APT42 deploys TAMECAT in long-term espionage operations against senior defense and government…