Tag: defense
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MITRE funding still in up in the air, say experts
‘Shouldn’t be begging’: “MITRE leaders have been begging for more private funding for years,” said Roger Grimes, data driven defense evangelist at KnowBe4, in an email.”This isn’t a type of program where the program leaders should be begging for funding. It should be fully funded, correctly resourced, and able to do a superb job for…
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Windows Task Scheduler Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers Gain Admin Account Control
New vulnerabilities in Windows Task Scheduler’s schtasks.exe let attackers bypass UAC, alter metadata, modify event logs, and evade detection. These actions map to MITRE ATT&CK tactics: Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Execution, Lateral Movement, and Defense Evasion. Abuse of schtasks.exe enables stealthy task creation and manipulation without alerting defenders, making it a reliable tool for maintaining access…
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CVE program averts swift end after CISA executes 11-month contract extension
Tags: china, cisa, computer, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, linkedin, mitre, nist, nvd, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementImportant update April 16, 2025: Since this story was first published, CISA signed a contract extension that averts a shutdown of the MITRE CVE program.A CISA spokesperson sent CSO a statement saying, “The CVE Program is invaluable to cyber community and a priority of CISA. Last night, CISA executed the option period on the contract to ensure…
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Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: PAKLOG, CorKLOG, and SplatCloak – P2
This is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on Mustang Panda’s new tools. For details on ToneShell and StarProxy, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn addition to the new ToneShell variants and StarProxy, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered two new keyloggers used by Mustang Panda that we have named PAKLOG and CorKLOG as well as an EDR evasion…
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41% of Attacks Bypass Defenses: Adversarial Exposure Validation Fixes That
Your dashboards say you’re secure”, but 41% of threats still get through. Picus Security’s Adversarial Exposure Validation uncovers what your stack is missing with continuous attack simulations and automated pentesting. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/41-percent-of-attacks-bypass-defenses-adversarial-exposure-validation-fixes-that/
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Product Walkthrough: A Look Inside Wing Security’s Layered SaaS Identity Defense
Intro: Why hack in when you can log in?SaaS applications are the backbone of modern organizations, powering productivity and operational efficiency. But every new app introduces critical security risks through app integrations and multiple users, creating easy access points for threat actors. As a result, SaaS breaches have increased, and according to a May 2024…
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CISA Faces Massive Cuts, Sparking Security Fears and Political Blowback
Massive layoffs loom at CISA, with 40% of staff at risk. Critics warn the cuts could cripple U.S. cyber defenses and threaten national security. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/cisa-faces-massive-cuts/
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Security Awareness Metrics That Matter to the CISO
Security awareness has become a critical component of organizational defense strategies, particularly as companies adopt zero-trust architectures. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly challenged to demonstrate the effectiveness of security awareness programs through meaningful metrics that resonate with leadership. With human error contributing to approximately 95% of data breaches, quantifying the impact of security…
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Top Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cctv, ceo, cloud, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, malicious, mfa, nis-2, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustTop Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure madhav Tue, 04/15/2025 – 06:43 TL;DR Increased efficiency = increased risk. Critical infrastructure organizations are using nearly 100 SaaS apps on average and 60% of their most sensitive data is stored in the cloud. Threat actors aren’t naive to this, leading to a whopping 93% of…
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When the government steps back, who steps up to ensure adequate cyber defenses?
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/when-the-government-steps-back-who-steps-up-to-ensure-adequate-cyber-defenses
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Possible Russian Hackers Targeted UK Ministry of Defense
Spear-Phishing Campaign Used RomCom Malware Variant. A phishing campaign wielding malware previously associated with Russian-speaking hackers targeted the U.K. Ministry of Defense in late 2024. It is unclear if the campaign is tied to a data leak of 600 armed personnel, civil servants, and defense contractors reported late last year. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore, they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden.This week’s events show a hard truth: it’s not enough to react after an attack. You have to assume that any…
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Building Trust with Solid NHIDR Approaches
Building Trust with Efficient NHIDR Approaches: An Imperative in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Can implementing solid Non-Human Identity Detection and Response (NHIDR) approaches contribute toward building trust and enhancing cybersecurity defenses? For security professionals grappling with the escalating challenge of protecting machine identities and secrets within complex IT ecosystems, the answer is a resounding yes. NHIDR……
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The Top CMMC Consultants: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Achieving CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance is essential for organizations aiming to secure contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD). Navigating the complexities of CMMC can be challenging, making the role of CMMC consultants invaluable. While you can do this process yourself, if you don’t have the time or expertise, you can also work……
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Russian Shuckworm APT is back with updated GammaSteel malware
files.lnk, launched from an external drive. This was recorded under the UserAssist key in the Registry, which stores a record of files, links, applications, and objects accessed by the current user through Windows Explorer.After that file was executed, it launched mshta.exe, a Windows binary that can be used to execute VBScript and JScript locally on…
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Threat actors thrive in chaos
Martin delves into how threat actors exploit chaos, offering insights from Talos’ 2024 Year in Review on how to fortify defenses against evolving email lures and frequently targeted vulnerabilities, even amidst economic disruption. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/threat-actors-thrive-in-chaos/
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The State of AI Malware and Defenses Against It
AI has recently been added to the list of things that keep cybersecurity leaders awake. The increasing popularity of and easy access to large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini, have enabled threat actors to scale and personalize their attacks. Organizations need to adapt their cyber defenses based on this trend. But…
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Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cisco, cloud, computer, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, malicious, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, vmwareA new type of ransomware attack: The fundamentals of the Codefinger attack are the same as those in most ransomware attacks: The bad guys encrypted victims’ data and demanded payment to restore it.However, several aspects of the breach make it stand out from most other ransomware incidents:Attack vector: In traditional ransomware attacks, the attack vector…
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Targeted phishing gets a new hook with real-time email validation
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/ai-is-reshaping-cyber-threats-heres-what-cisos-must-do-now/
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AkiraBot Floods 80,000 Sites After Outsmarting CAPTCHAs and Slipping Past Network Defenses
AkiraBot, identified by SentinelLABS, represents a sophisticated spam bot framework that targets website chats and contact forms to promote low-quality SEO services. Since its inception in September 2024, AkiraBot has impacted over 420,000 unique domains, successfully spamming at least 80,000 websites. It leverages both CAPTCHA evasion techniques and network detection evasion to elude website security…
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Precision-validated phishing: The rise of sophisticated credential theft
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, theft, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Sweeping cuts to CISA spark warnings of weakened US cyber defenses
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/sweeping-cuts-to-cisa-spark-warnings-of-weakened-us-cyber-defenses
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SideCopy APT Hackers Impersonate Government Officials to Deploy Open-Source XenoRAT Tool
The Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as SideCopy has significantly expanded its targeting scope since late December 2024. Initially, the group focused on infiltrating India’s government, defense, maritime sectors, and university students. Recent developments indicate an inclusion of crucial sectors like railways, oil & gas, and external affairs ministries into their cyber activities.…
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AI is challenging the geopolitical status quo
AI-powered cyberattacks are becoming powerful new weapons. Organizations need to act fast to close the gap between today’s defenses and tomorrow’s threats. These attacks are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/09/ai-geopolitical-status-quo/
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New Double-Edged Email Attack Steals Office 365 Credentials and Delivers Malware
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that employs a double-edged tactic to compromise Office 365 credentials and deliver malware, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. The campaign, identified by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), uses a file deletion reminder as a pretext to trick victims into engaging with what appears to be…
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Cybersecurity Pulse Report 2025: Security Implications of AI
Navigating the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity in an Era of Accelerating Risk. AI is reshaping cybersecurity, emerging as both a powerful defense mechanism and a sophisticated tool for cyber adversaries. The Cybersecurity Implications of AI Pulse Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of how AI is transforming the digital threat landscape. First seen on…
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Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector Launch MxDR for Government to Strengthen Cyber Defenses
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/accenture-federal-services-and-google-public-sector-launch-mxdr-for-government-to-strengthen-cyber-defenses