Tag: defense
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How CISOs can regain ground in the AI fraud war
Fraudsters are winning the AI arms race, first-party fraud is rising, and siloed systems are holding back defenses, according to DataVisor. Their 2025 Fraud AML … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/29/ciso-ai-fraud-war/
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Separating hype from reality: How cybercriminals are actually using AI
Tags: ai, attack, automation, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, framework, group, incident response, malicious, mitre, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayThe evolution of AI: Preparing defenders for tomorrow’s threats: As security professionals chart their defensive strategies, we must consider how AI will reshape cybercrime in the coming years. We also need to anticipate the fundamental pivots attackers will make, and what this evolution means for our entire industry. AI will inevitably impact vulnerability discovery, enable…
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Fake AI Video Tool Ads on Facebook, LinkedIn Spread Infostealers
Mandiant Threat Defense uncovers a campaign where Vietnam-based group UNC6032 tricks users with malicious social media ads for… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-ai-video-tool-ads-facebook-linkedin-infostealers/
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FTC Orders GoDaddy to Bolster Its Security After Years of Attacks
Web hosting giant GoDaddy for years has mislead customers about the strength of its security program, but after a series of data breaches, the FTC is ordering the company to implements robust defenses and stop lying about its cybersecurity capabilities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/ftc-orders-godaddy-to-bolster-its-security-after-years-of-attacks/
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Threat Actors Weaponize Fake AI-Themed Websites to Deliver Python-based infostealers
Mandiant Threat Defense has uncovered a malicious campaign orchestrated by the threat group UNC6032, which capitalizes on the global fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). Since at least mid-2024, UNC6032 has been deploying fake AI video generator websites to distribute malware, specifically targeting users through deceptive social media ads on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. These…
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Threat Actors Weaponizing DCOM to Harvest Credentials on Windows Systems
Threat actors are now leveraging the often-overlooked Component Object Model (COM) and its distributed counterpart, Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM), to harvest credentials on Windows systems. As traditional red team methods like direct access to the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) face heightened scrutiny from Microsoft’s enhanced defenses and advanced Endpoint Detection and Response…
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New Russian APT group Void Blizzard targets NATO-based orgs after infiltrating Dutch police
Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, blizzard, cloud, credentials, data, defense, detection, edr, email, fido, framework, group, hacker, identity, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, qr, risk, russia, siem, spear-phishing, switch, threat, toolSwitch to spear phishing: In recent months the group seems to have pivoted from password spraying to targeted spear phishing attacks that direct users to fake Microsoft Entra login pages using adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques. Such a campaign led to the compromise of 20 NGOs in April.In its campaign against NGOs, Void Blizzard sent emails masquerading…
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eSkimming Security Driving Bottom Line Results through Fraud Reduction and Revenue Maximization
by Source Defense Even with the PCI DSS 4.0 deadline now behind us, many organizations are still exposed to costly eSkimming threats and compliance gaps. Source Defense recently hosted a webinar to explore how compliance actually drives better business outcomes as seen through the lens of the positive bottom line impacts of implementing PCI First…
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Government Calls on Organizations to Adopt SIEM and SOAR Solutions
In a landmark initiative, international cybersecurity agencies have released a comprehensive series of publications to guide organizations through the implementation and prioritization of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. These resources aim to help both executives and practitioners navigate the complexities of modern cyber defense, from procurement…
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APT36 and Sidecopy Hackers Target India’s Critical Infrastructure with Malware Attacks
Tags: attack, cyber, defense, government, group, hacker, healthcare, india, infrastructure, malware, threatSeqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, has uncovered a sophisticated campaign dubbed Operation Sindoor, orchestrated by Pakistan-aligned threat groups APT36 and Sidecopy. Launched on May 7, 2025, this state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, combined with coordinated hacktivist operations, targeted India’s critical sectors, including defense, government IT infrastructure, healthcare, telecom, and education. Operation Sindoor…
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Iranian Cybergroup Toufan Targets Organizations to Steal Login Credentials
A pro-Palestinian cybergroup called Cyber Toufan, which means >>cyber storm,
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Miercom zeichnet Harmony-Mobile von Check Point als führende Sicherheitslösung für mobile Endgeräte aus
Check Point Software Technologies hat die Ergebnisse eines unabhängigen Tests von Miercom veröffentlicht, in dem Harmony-Mobile als branchenführende Lösung für Mobile-Threat-Defense (MTD) ausgezeichnet wurde. Die 2025er Ausgabe der Studie bescheinigt Harmony-Mobile herausragende Schutzfähigkeiten gegen Handy-Bedrohungen sowie minimale Auswirkungen auf die Geräteleistung und eine besonders einfache Implementierung. Miercom führte umfassende und praxisnahe Angriffssimulationen durch, bei denen…
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How Hunters International Used the Browser to Breach Enterprises”Š”, “ŠAnd Why They Didn’t See It”¦
How Hunters International Used the Browser to Breach Enterprises”Š”, “ŠAnd Why They Didn’t See It Coming At RSAC 2025, Cato Networks delivered a presentation that SOC teams and CISOs will want to pay attention to: “Suspicious Minds”Š”, “ŠHunting Threats That Don’t Trigger Security Alerts.” The session showcased ransomware campaigns that bypassed traditional detection. In some cases,…
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DeepTempo Wins Global InfoSec Award for Advanced Threat Identification
It’s been a few weeks since the marketing excesses of the RSA Conference, and a quick glance at any day’s headlines confirms: attackers are collaborating and innovating faster than defenders can keep up. DeepTempo empowers security teams with purpose-built deep learning to detect threats earlier, streamline SOC workflows, and boost overall cyber resilience. While at…
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Operation Endgame 2.0: DanaBusted
Tags: access, attack, backup, banking, breach, business, cloud, communications, control, crypto, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, email, espionage, firewall, fraud, government, group, Hardware, infection, intelligence, international, law, malicious, malware, middle-east, network, programming, ransomware, russia, service, supply-chain, switch, threat, tool, ukraine, update, windowsIntroductionOn May 22, 2025, international law enforcement agencies released information about additional actions that were taken in conjunction with Operation Endgame, an ongoing, coordinated effort to dismantle and prosecute cybercriminal organizations, including those behind DanaBot. This action mirrors the original Operation Endgame, launched in May 2024, which disrupted SmokeLoader, IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, and Bumblebee. Zscaler…
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How lean security teams can build resilient defenses
Improving security on a budget with continuous monitoring First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/prelude_security_monitoring_threat_exposure/
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Critical infrastructure under attack: Flaws becoming weapon of choice
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, china, citrix, communications, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data-breach, defense, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, group, hacker, healthcare, ibm, identity, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, kev, login, mfa, monitoring, moveIT, network, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTrade in exploit code: IBM’s X-Force found four of the 10 most mentioned common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the dark web were linked to sophisticated threat actor groups, including nation-state intelligence agencies.”Exploit codes for these CVEs were openly traded on numerous forums, fueling a growing market for attacks against power grids, health networks, and…
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Optimistic Security: A New Era for Cyber Defense
Why Optimistic Cybersecurity? Ever wondered how evolving technology could help fortify your entity against cyber threats? Well, this might be the perfect time to introduce the concept of Optimistic Cybersecurity, an innovative approach that’s transforming the perspective of many industries, especially those that operate. Implementing high security standards is no longer an afterthought but a……
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Researchers Warn of ‘Smiao Network’ Cyber Threat Against Taiwan’s Federal Staff
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and cybersecurity firm TeamT5 has exposed an intricate Chinese intelligence operation, dubbed the ‘Smiao Network,’ targeting federal workers in both the United States and Taiwan. This network, linked to the Chinese technology company Smiao Intelligence, employs deceptive online recruitment schemes to extract sensitive information from high-value professionals. Initially…
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Top 12 US cities for cybersecurity job and salary growth
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, blockchain, business, country, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fintech, government, group, infrastructure, insurance, iot, jobs, metric, microsoft, nvidia, office, okta, privacy, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, training, warfareWhile major hubs like San Francisco naturally come to mind, and perform well based on the metrics we evaluated, there are many lesser-known cities that may be just as promising, if not more. These emerging destinations can offer easier access to job opportunities, more sustainable career paths, higher pay, and a lower cost of living.Here’s…
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Gaining Certainty in Uncertain Security Landscapes
Why is Security Certainty a Necessity in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Where data breaches are increasing at an alarming rate, maintaining cybersecurity certainty has become a daunting task. But what if you could ensure certainty? Enter Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management, a data-protection methodology that not only provides a robust defense against cyberattacks but……
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Windows 11 Introduces Enhanced Administrator Protection to Strengthen Security Against Elevated Privilege Attacks
Microsoft has unveiled Administrator Protection, a groundbreaking security feature for Windows 11 designed to safeguard systems against privilege escalation attacks. This new capability creates a security boundary around administrative operations, significantly reducing the attack surface that hackers exploit when targeting elevated processes. According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2024, token theft incidents have escalated to…
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Russian GRU’s APT28 Targets Global Logistics Supporting Ukraine Defense
A new Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued in May 2025 by a coalition of cybersecurity and intelligence agencies across First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russian-grus-apt28-targets-global-logistics-supporting-ukraine-defense/
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Trump announces $175B for Golden Dome defense shield over America
In practice, it’ll cost many times that and almost certainly won’t work First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/trump_golden_dome/
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Trust becomes an attack vector in the new campaign using trojanized KeePass
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, backup, breach, ceo, control, credentials, defense, edr, identity, open-source, password, ransomware, risk, service, software, veeam, vmware, zero-trustIdentity is the new perimeter: Once KeeLoader stole vault credentials-often including domain admin, vSphere, and backup service accountattackers moved fast. Using SSH, RDP, and SMB protocols, they quietly seized control of jump servers, escalated privileges, disabled multifactor authentication, and pushed ransomware payloads directly to VMware ESXi hypervisors.Jason Soroko of Sectigo called it a “textbook identity…
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Strategic Defense Innovation: Israel and South Korea’s Technological Partnership
The Israel-South Korea defense partnership has evolved from basic procurement relationships into a sophisticated technological alliance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/strategic-defense-innovation-israel-and-south-koreas-technological-partnership/
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What good threat intelligence looks like in practice
In this Help Net Security interview, Anuj Goel, CEO of Cyware, discusses how threat intelligence is no longer a nice to have, it’s a core cyber defense requirement. But … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/21/anuj-goel-cyware-good-threat-intelligence/
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Account Takeover Scams Are Bypassing Fraud Defenses
FIs Must Invest in AI-Fueled Behavioral Biometrics to Go Beyond Static Credentials. Scammers are increasingly turning to account takeover fraud, as financial institutions ramp up their defenses. Instead of luring victims into making authorized transactions, cybercriminals are bypassing them altogether, hijacking their digital identities and draining accounts from within. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…