Tag: detection
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Colombian Malware Exploits SWF and SVG to Evade Detection
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Colombian institutions through an unexpected vector: weaponized SWF and SVG files that successfully evade traditional antivirus detection. The discovery emerged through VirusTotal’s newly enhanced Code Insight platform, which added support for analyzing these vector-based file formats just as attackers began exploiting them to impersonate the Colombian justice system. Despite Adobe…
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Sitecore zero-day configuration flaw under active exploitation
__VIEWSTATE and can be signed and encrypted with keys, called ValidationKey and DecryptionKey, stored in the application configuration file.If these keys are stolen or leaked, attackers can use them to craft malicious ViewState payloads inside POST requests that the server will then decrypt, validate, and execute by loading them into the memory of its worker…
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Shift5 Gets $75M for Cyber Push in Defense and Transit
Startup to Expand Dual-Use Tech, Tackle GPS Jamming Threats With Series C Funding. With a $75 million Series C raise, Shift5 plans to scale its operational intelligence platform across military and commercial transportation. Its focus includes enhanced threat detection, predictive maintenance and data-driven safety measures amid rising cyberthreats to infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Reflecting on Wallarm’s Journey: Growth, Resilience, and What Comes Next
By Ivan Novikov and Stepan Ilyin When we started Wallarm, we focused on the APIs that power modern apps. We built an API-first platform, used AI from day one, and secured early patents in behavior-based detection and automated policy creation. The result: real-time, inline blocking with automatic API discovery that protects production, not just dashboards.…
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AI-Enabled Fraud Detection in Passwordless Login Flows
Discover how AI-powered passwordless authentication boosts security, prevents fraud, and simplifies logins with biometrics and passkeys. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/ai-enabled-fraud-detection-in-passwordless-login-flows/
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Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle
Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/advanced-cybersecurity-master-class/
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New Scam Targets PayPal Users During Account Profile Setup
A highly sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting PayPal users with a deceptive email designed to grant scammers direct access to their accounts. The attack, which has been circulating for at least a month, uses a clever trick that bypasses traditional phishing detection methods by leading victims to the official PayPal website. The scam begins with…
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XWorm Malware Adopts New Infection Chain to Bypass Security Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated evolution in XWorm malware operations, with the backdoor campaign implementing advanced tactics to evade detection systems. The Trellix Advanced Research Center has documented this significant shift in the malware’s deployment strategy, revealing a deliberate move toward more deceptive and intricate infection methods designed to increase success rates while remaining…
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Die Zukunft der Cybersicherheit: Multi-Agenten-Systeme im Einsatz
Multi-Agenten-Systeme (MAS) haben das Potenzial, die Cybersicherheit in Unternehmen maßgeblich zu steigern. Allerdings müssen die KI-Agenten nicht nur intelligent, sondern auch interoperabel, vertrauenswürdig und resilient sein. Experten für Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), nennen die größten Herausforderungen, die MAS im Cybersecurity-Bereich mit sich bringen und skizzieren praktische Lösungsansätze. Künstliche Intelligenz ist im… First seen…
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The Full Lifecycle Imperative: Why >>Shift Left<>Shift Right<<
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, data, detection, framework, governance, HIPAA, mitre, nist, PCI, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafIn this series, we examined the vital connection between AI and APIs, highlighting what makes a leader in the API security market through the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass. Now, we turn to the core strategy of true API security: the full-lifecycle approach, where security is a continuous, integrated process rather than a single action. The…
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Sophos auf der it-sa: Neuer Markenauftritt, mehr Power im Channel und Enterprise-Fokus
Daneben stehen zahlreiche Produktneuheiten und Weiterentwicklungen im Mittelpunkt vor allem im Bereich Managed Services. Ein zentrales Thema ist dabei die neue Lösung für Identity Threat Detection & Response, die Unternehmen noch besser vor Identitätsmissbrauch schützt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-auf-der-it-sa-neuer-markenauftritt-mehr-power-im-channel-und-enterprise-fokus/a41889/
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New BruteForceAI Tool Automates Login Page Detection and Attacks
Tags: ai, attack, automation, credentials, cyber, detection, intelligence, login, penetration-testing, toolA cutting-edge penetration testing tool calledBruteForceAIhas arrived, bringing automation and artificial intelligence to the art of login page detection and brute-force attacks. Designed for security professionals and researchers, BruteForceAI streamlines two critical stages of a login attack: finding login forms and executing credential trials. Its blend of Large Language Model (LLM) analysis and sophisticated attack…
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A CISO’s guide to monitoring the dark web
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, detection, extortion, guide, identity, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, okta, risk, saas, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vpn, vulnerabilityIs your company data on the dark web? Here’s what to look for and what do if your data now lives on the dark web. Sıla Özeren / Picus Security If you’re looking for broader threats against your organization, pay close attention to what initial access brokers (IABs) are offering for sale on the dark…
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A CISO’s guide to monitoring the dark web
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, detection, extortion, guide, identity, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, okta, risk, saas, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vpn, vulnerabilityIs your company data on the dark web? Here’s what to look for and what do if your data now lives on the dark web. Sıla Özeren / Picus Security If you’re looking for broader threats against your organization, pay close attention to what initial access brokers (IABs) are offering for sale on the dark…
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A CISO’s guide to monitoring the dark web
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, detection, extortion, guide, identity, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, okta, risk, saas, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vpn, vulnerabilityIs your company data on the dark web? Here’s what to look for and what do if your data now lives on the dark web. Sıla Özeren / Picus Security If you’re looking for broader threats against your organization, pay close attention to what initial access brokers (IABs) are offering for sale on the dark…
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Smart Approaches to Non-Human Identity Detection
Are We Fully Leveraging the Power of NHI and Secrets Management? Many organizations are waking up to the potential of Non-Human Identity (NHI) management to reinforce their cybersecurity strategies. They are recognizing the potential of NHI a combination of machine-created identities and encryption secrets to offer next-gen protection. However, could they be doing… First seen…
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Varonis buys AI email security firm SlashNext
An independent testing firm found that SlashNext’s product has a 100% detection rate for business email compromise and QR code attacks. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/varonis-slashnext-acquisition-ai-email-security/
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Threat Hunting Guide Designed for SOC Analysts and MSSPs
Proactive threat hunting has become an essential discipline for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Traditional detection methods often miss novel or sophisticated adversarial techniques, making it critical for security teams to leverage advanced tools and methodologies. ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup (TI Lookup) empowers analysts with granular insights into Indicators…
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Agentic AI: A CISO’s security nightmare in the making?
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, api, attack, automation, ciso, compliance, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, law, leak, malicious, malware, open-source, privacy, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityFree agents: Autonomy breeds increased risks: Agentic AI introduces the ability to make independent decisions and act without human oversight. This capability presents its own cybersecurity risk by potentially leaving organizations vulnerable.”Agentic AI systems are goal-driven and capable of making decisions without direct human approval,” Joyce says. “When objectives are poorly scoped or ambiguous, agents…
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Hackers Exploit Windows Defender Policies to Shut Down EDR Agents
Cybercriminals are now weaponizing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents en masse. What began as a proof-of-concept research release in December 2024 has quickly evolved into an active threat, with multiple malware families adopting WDAC policy abuse to evade detection and block security tools entirely. The original…
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Attackers use >>Contact Us<< forms and fake NDAs to phish industrial manufacturing firms
A recently uncovered phishing campaign carefully designed to bypass security defenses and avoid detection by its intended victims is targeting firms in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/29/phishing-manufacturing-supply-chain/
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Mac Malware ‘JSCoreRunner’ Abuses Online PDF Tool to Spread
A sophisticated new Mac malware campaign has emerged that exploits users’ trust in free online PDF conversion tools, demonstrating how cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics to bypass modern security measures. Cybersecurity firm Mosyle has exclusively disclosed the discovery of JSCoreRunner, a previously unknown Mac malware strain that achieved zero detections on VirusTotal at the…
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New Mac Malware Dubbed >>JSCoreRunner<< Weaponizing PDF Conversion Site to Deliver Malware
A sophisticated new Mac malware campaign has emerged that exploits users’ trust in free online PDF conversion tools, demonstrating how cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics to bypass modern security measures. Cybersecurity firm Mosyle has exclusively disclosed the discovery of JSCoreRunner, a previously unknown Mac malware strain that achieved zero detections on VirusTotal at the…
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Silver Fox Hackers Use Driver Vulnerability to Evade Security on Windows Systems
A sophisticated campaign by the Silver Fox APT group that exploits a previously unknown vulnerable driver to bypass endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus solutions on fully updated Windows 10 and 11 systems. Check Point Research (CPR) revealed on August 28, 2025, that the advanced persistent threat group has been leveraging the WatchDog Antimalware…
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CrowdStrike Buys Onum for $290M to Boost SIEM Data Ingestion
Buying Spanish Startup Brings Real-Time Data Pipeline Tech to Boost SOC Efficiency. CrowdStrike announced plans to acquire Spanish startup Onum Technology for $290 million. The move brings advanced data pipeline tools into its Falcon platform, speeding up threat detection and consolidating SOC workflows for customers leaving legacy SIEMs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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BSidesSF 2025: Enhancing Secret Detection In Cybersecurity With Small LMs
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Danny Lazarev, Erez Harush Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators, Authors and Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a venue like no other; and via the…
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How ACI Worldwide Plans to Take APP Scams Head-On – Part 2
XML-Based Messaging Tech Extends Fraud Detection Into Wider Bank Use Cases. ACI’s signals network intelligence harnesses neural networks and federated machine learning to spot fraud in real time without banks sharing data. Beyond fraud detection, its insights can drive business growth from other business units, and ACI aims to accelerate adoption by making it open…