Tag: defense
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Elephant Group Launches Defense Sector Attacks Using MSBuild-Delivered Python Backdoor
An India-aligned advanced persistent threat group known as Dropping Elephant has launched sophisticated cyberattacks against Pakistan’s defense sector using a newly developed Python-based backdoor delivered through an MSBuild dropper. The campaign demonstrates significant evolution in the threat actor’s tactics, techniques, and procedures, combining living-off-the-land binaries with custom malware to evade detection and establish persistent access…
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Sweet Security Raises $75M for Unified AI and Cloud Defense
Israeli Startup Plans to Integrate AI Agent Guardrails Into Cloud Platform. Sweet Security secured $75 million in Series B funding to integrate AI security into its CNAPP platform. With runtime protection as its differentiator, the startup plans to address growing CISO concerns over shadow AI and attack vectors involving intelligent agents. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Sweet Security Raises $75M for Unified AI and Cloud Defense
Israeli Startup Plans to Integrate AI Agent Guardrails Into Cloud Platform. Sweet Security secured $75 million in Series B funding to integrate AI security into its CNAPP platform. With runtime protection as its differentiator, the startup plans to address growing CISO concerns over shadow AI and attack vectors involving intelligent agents. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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NDSS 2025 Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation
SESSION Session 3D: AI Safety ———– ———– Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yan Pang (University of Virginia), Aiping Xiong (Penn State University), Yang Zhang (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security), Tianhao Wang (University of Virginia) ———– PAPER Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation Video generation models (VGMs) have demonstrated the capability to synthesize high-quality output. It is…
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NDSS 2025 Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation
SESSION Session 3D: AI Safety ———– ———– Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yan Pang (University of Virginia), Aiping Xiong (Penn State University), Yang Zhang (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security), Tianhao Wang (University of Virginia) ———– PAPER Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation Video generation models (VGMs) have demonstrated the capability to synthesize high-quality output. It is…
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NDSS 2025 Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation
SESSION Session 3D: AI Safety ———– ———– Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yan Pang (University of Virginia), Aiping Xiong (Penn State University), Yang Zhang (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security), Tianhao Wang (University of Virginia) ———– PAPER Towards Understanding Unsafe Video Generation Video generation models (VGMs) have demonstrated the capability to synthesize high-quality output. It is…
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LLM09: Misinformation FireTail Blog
Tags: ai, api, awareness, breach, cybersecurity, data, defense, healthcare, intelligence, LLM, mitigation, risk, training, vulnerabilityNov 21, 2025 – Lina Romero – In 2025, Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, and so are AI vulnerabilities. In fact, according to our research, these vulnerabilities are up across the board. The OWASP Top 10 list of Risks to LLMs can help teams track the biggest challenges facing AI security in our current landscape. Misinformation…
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From code to boardroom: A GenAI GRC approach to supply chain risk
Tags: ai, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, dark-web, data, defense, finance, framework, gartner, grc, intelligence, LLM, metric, open-source, regulation, resilience, risk, strategy, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityThe GenAI GRC mandate: From reporting to prediction: To counter a threat that moves at the speed of computation, our GRC must also become generative and predictive. The GenAI GRC mandate is to shift the focus from documenting compliance to predicting systemic failure.Current GRC methods are designed for documentation. They verify that a policy exists.…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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ISMG Editors: Inside the Staffing Crisis Crippling CISA
Also: Akira Ransomware Targets Healthcare, AI’s Sycophancy Becomes a Security Risk. In this week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel, four editors discussed the staffing crisis confronting America’s cyber defense agency, the escalating Akira ransomware threat putting more pressure on healthcare, and growing concerns over whether AI models used in security can actually be trusted. First seen on…
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Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide
Avast is rolling out Scam Guardian, a free AI-powered protection layer that analyzes websites, messages, and links to detect rising scam threats. Powered by Gen Threat Labs data, it reveals hidden dangers in code and adds 24/7 scam guidance through the Avast Assistant. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avast-makes-ai-driven-scam-defense-available-for-free-worldwide/
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Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide
Avast is rolling out Scam Guardian, a free AI-powered protection layer that analyzes websites, messages, and links to detect rising scam threats. Powered by Gen Threat Labs data, it reveals hidden dangers in code and adds 24/7 scam guidance through the Avast Assistant. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avast-makes-ai-driven-scam-defense-available-for-free-worldwide/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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From code to boardroom: A GenAI GRC approach to supply chain risk
Tags: ai, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, dark-web, data, defense, finance, framework, gartner, grc, intelligence, LLM, metric, open-source, regulation, resilience, risk, strategy, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityThe GenAI GRC mandate: From reporting to prediction: To counter a threat that moves at the speed of computation, our GRC must also become generative and predictive. The GenAI GRC mandate is to shift the focus from documenting compliance to predicting systemic failure.Current GRC methods are designed for documentation. They verify that a policy exists.…
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Sneaky2FA phishing tool adds ability to insert legit-looking URLs
A look at Sneaky2FA: Sneaky2FA operates through a full-featured bot on Telegram, says the report. Customers reportedly receive access to a licensed, obfuscated version of the source code and deploy it independently. This means they can customize it to their needs. On the other hand, the report notes, Sneaky2FA implementations can be reliably profiled and…
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Sneaky2FA phishing tool adds ability to insert legit-looking URLs
A look at Sneaky2FA: Sneaky2FA operates through a full-featured bot on Telegram, says the report. Customers reportedly receive access to a licensed, obfuscated version of the source code and deploy it independently. This means they can customize it to their needs. On the other hand, the report notes, Sneaky2FA implementations can be reliably profiled and…
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Cyble and BOCRA Sign MoU to Strengthen Botswana’s National Cybersecurity Framework
Cyble and the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) have announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Cyble and BOCRA MoU is designed to provide stronger defenses, improved detection capabilities, and faster incident response for critical sectors across Botswana. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cyble-bocra-mou-botswana-cybersecurity/
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Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has taken a major step forward in advancing vulnerability management across Europe by becoming a CVE Root within the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This designation makes ENISA a central point of contact for national and EU authorities, members of the EU CSIRTs Network, and other…
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Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has taken a major step forward in advancing vulnerability management across Europe by becoming a CVE Root within the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This designation makes ENISA a central point of contact for national and EU authorities, members of the EU CSIRTs Network, and other…
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The nexus of risk and intelligence: How vulnerability-informed hunting uncovers what everything else misses
Tags: access, attack, authentication, business, cisa, compliance, cve, cvss, dark-web, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, endpoint, exploit, framework, intelligence, kev, linux, malicious, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, ntlm, nvd, open-source, password, powershell, remote-code-execution, risk, risk-management, siem, soc, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTurning vulnerability data into intelligence: Once vulnerabilities are contextualized, they can be turned into actionable intelligence. Every significant CVE tells a story, known exploit activity, actor interest, proof-of-concept code or links to MITRE ATT&CK techniques. This external intelligence gives us the who and how behind potential exploitation.For example, when a privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux…
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From Exposure to Action: How Proactive Identity Monitoring Turns Breached Data into Defense
Every 39 seconds, somewhere in the world, a new cyberattack is launched, and far too often, it’s not a sophisticated hack but the reuse of legitimate credentials already exposed online. As data breaches multiply and stolen credentials circulate across public and underground channels, one truth is clear: exposure is inevitable, but compromise doesn’t have… First…
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From Exposure to Action: How Proactive Identity Monitoring Turns Breached Data into Defense
Every 39 seconds, somewhere in the world, a new cyberattack is launched, and far too often, it’s not a sophisticated hack but the reuse of legitimate credentials already exposed online. As data breaches multiply and stolen credentials circulate across public and underground channels, one truth is clear: exposure is inevitable, but compromise doesn’t have… First…
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Microsoft Adds New Threat Briefing Agent Inside Defender Portal
Microsoft announced significant enhancements to its threat intelligence capabilities at Ignite 2025, including the full integration of the Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent into the Microsoft Defender portal. These updates aim to help security teams transition from reactive defense to proactive threat management through unified intelligence and streamlined workflows. Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent Now in Defender…
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Iran-Nexus Threat Actor UNC1549 Takes Aim at Aerospace
Researchers say Israel remains a central focus, with UNC1549 targeting aerospace and defense entities in the US, the UAE, Qatar, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/iran-nexus-threat-actor-unc1549-takes-aim-aerospace
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Google Finds New Malware Backdoors Linked to Iran
Hacking Group Deploys Raft of Custom Malware Variants. An Iranian state hacking group with a history of targeting aerospace, aviation and defense industries across the Middle East has improved its tooling with multiple custom malware variants, warned Google. The group, tracked as UNC1549, is suspected of ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. First seen…