Tag: detection
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300% increase in endpoint malware detections
The third quarter of 2024 saw a dramatic shift in the types of malware detected at network perimeters, according to a new WatchGuard report. The report’s key findings include … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/20/endpoint-malware-increase-watchguard-q3-2024-internet-security-report/
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Der trügerische Komfort des Risikomanagements
Gefahrenmanagement statt Risikomanagement: Cybersicherheit erfordert Dringlichkeit und Entschlossenheit.Herkömmliches Risikomanagement basiert auf Wahrscheinlichkeiten und statistischen Berechnungen doch in einer zunehmend komplexen und aggressiven Bedrohungslandschaft sind solche Prognosen unzuverlässig. Daher ist ein Umdenken nötig: Anstatt dem Risikomanagement sollten Organisationen Gefahrenmanagement als neues Konzept einführen.Risikomanagement impliziert, dass man die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Cyberangriffs vorhersagen kann. Doch die Realität sieht…
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PCI DSS Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1: A Complete Guide to Client-Side Security
Learn how to achieve compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. Our comprehensive guide covers script management, change detection, and practical steps to meet the March 2025 deadline. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/pci-dss-requirements-6-4-3-and-11-6-1-a-complete-guide-to-client-side-security/
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Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, has been detected targeting users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. FortiGuard Labs identified this threat using FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5), a cutting-edge malware detection platform powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This malicious…
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North Korea’s Kimsuky Taps Trusted Platforms to Attack South Korea
The campaign heavily uses Dropbox folders and PowerShell scripts to evade detection and quickly scrapped infrastructure components after researchers began poking around. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/north-koreans-kimsuky-attacks-rivals-trusted-platforms
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New Snake Keylogger Variant Leverages AutoIt Scripting to Evade Detection
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger malware is being used to actively target Windows users located in China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain.Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said the new version of the malware has been behind over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide since the start of the year.”Typically delivered through phishing emails containing malicious…
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Dream Raises $100M to Strengthen AI-Driven National Security
Investment Led by Bain Capital to Enhance Predictive Threat Detection Capabilities. Dream raised $100 million in Series B funding from Bain Capital on a $1.1 billion valuation to enhance its proprietary Cyber Language Model and expand globally, with a focus on U.S. market entry to address growing national security threats through AI-driven cybersecurity and predictive…
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Snake Keylogger slithers into Windows, evades detection with AutoIt-compiled payload
Because stealing your credentials, banking info, and IP just wasn’t enough First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/18/new_snake_keylogger_infects_windows/
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Inside Amazon GuardDuty: What the Logs Reveal About Cloud Security
Amazon GuardDuty is often referred to as the security hub of Amazon’s cloud ecosystem. It provides advanced threat detection by analyzing run-time (OS-level) activities, network traffic logs, and security events. Amazon describes it as “a single runtime monitoring solution for your compute on AWS.” In our latest Veriti research, we analyzed Amazon GuardDuty logs to……
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Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft APP-v tool to evade antivirus
The Chinese APT hacking group “Mustang Panda” has been spotted abusing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector utility as a LOLBIN to inject malicious payloads into legitimate processes to evade detection by antivirus software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-abuse-microsoft-app-v-tool-to-evade-antivirus/
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Cybercriminals Embedded Credit Card Stealer Script Within <img> Tag
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new MageCart malware campaign targeting e-commerce websites running on the Magento platform. This attack exploits <img> HTML tags to conceal malicious JavaScript skimmers, enabling cybercriminals to steal sensitive payment information while evading detection by security tools. MageCart, a term used to describe credit card skimming malware, has evolved with increasingly…
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Ransomware-Banden geben Opfern immer weniger Zeit
Tags: cyberattack, data, detection, endpoint, extortion, governance, government, malware, ransomware, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayRansomware-Gruppen haben den Zeitraum bis zur Lösegeldübergabe immer mehr verkürzt. Laut einer Analyse des Managed-Detection-and-Response-Unternehmens Huntress von Ransomware-Vorfällen im vergangenen Jahr beträgt die durchschnittliche Zeit bis zur Lösegeldforderung (TTR) etwa 17 Stunden. Bei einigen Gruppen sind es sogar nur vier bis sechs Stunden. Dieses Tempo steht in krassem Gegensatz zu der Vorgehensweise großer Ransomware-Gruppen vor…
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The 20 Coolest Endpoint And Managed Security Companies Of 2025: The Security 100
From vendors providing endpoint protection and detection tools to companies offering MDR, here’s a look at 20 key companies in endpoint and managed security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/the-20-coolest-endpoint-and-managed-security-companies-of-2025-the-security-100
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Deepwatch Buys Dassana for Agentic AI, Exposure Management
Acquisition Boosts Speed With Agentic AI for Analysts and Automated Risk Reporting. Deepwatch’s acquisition of Dassana enhances its security offerings with agentic AI and automated threat exposure management. CEO John DiLullo highlights benefits including automated compliance reporting, faster detection capabilities for customers, and rapid integration with existing MDR services. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Chinese Hackers Exploit MAVInject.exe to Evade Detection in Targeted Cyber Attacks
The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been observed employing a novel technique to evade detection and maintain control over infected systems.This involves the use of a legitimate Microsoft Windows utility called Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector (MAVInject.exe) to inject the threat actor’s malicious payload into an external process, waitfor.exe, First seen on…
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KI-Beratungstool führt Sicherheitsexperten durch jede Phase einer Bedrohungsuntersuchung
Sophos hat ein neues, auf künstlicher Intelligenz basiertes Beratungstool eingeführt. Der ‘Sophos AI Assistant” führt Sicherheitsexperten aller Qualifikationsstufen durch jede Phase einer Bedrohungsuntersuchung und maximiert die Effizienz sowie Geschwindigkeit bei der Identifikation und Neutralisierung von Angriffen. Der Sophos-AI-Assistant ist Teil der Sophos-XDR-Plattform (Extended-Detection and Response), die bereits seit 2024 generative KI-Funktionen beinhaltet. Das neue Tool…
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XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
Xcode developers targeted through infected projects: Microsoft reported that XCSSET continues to spread via compromised Xcode projects, a technique that has been in use since the malware’s discovery in 2020. Once an infected project is cloned or downloaded, the malware can embed itself within the developer’s system and further propagate when the infected code is…
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Earth Preta APT Exploit Microsoft Utility Tool Bypass AV Detection to Control Windows
Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, also known as Mustang Panda. The group has been leveraging new techniques to infiltrate systems and evade detection, primarily targeting government entities in the Asia-Pacific region, including Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Earth…
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Earth Preta APT Group Evades Detection with Legitimate and Malicious Components
Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have discovered a new campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/earth-preta-apt-group-evades-detection-with-legitimate-and-malicious-components/
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Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025
Tags: access, antivirus, api, apple, attack, breach, business, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, law, leak, malware, microsoft, military, network, password, phishing, privacy, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 – 15 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Agentic-AI hilft SOC-Teams, sich auf kritische Bedrohungen zu konzentrieren und schneller zu reagieren
Crowdstrike gab die allgemeine Verfügbarkeit von Charlotte-AI-Detection-Triage bekannt, einer bahnbrechenden Lösung auf dem Gebiet der Agentic-AI-basierten Cybersicherheit. Unter Verwendung einer vom Kunden definierten begrenzten Autonomie triagiert Charlotte-AI Sicherheitsmeldungen mit einer Genauigkeit von über 98 % und eliminiert so durchschnittlich mehr als 40 Stunden manueller Arbeit pro Woche, was die Skalierung von SOC-Operationen und die Beschleunigung…
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Threat Actors Exploiting Modified SharpHide Tool to Conceal Registry Entries
Threat actors are leveraging a modified version of the SharpHide tool to create hidden registry entries, significantly complicating detection and removal efforts. This technique exploits vulnerabilities in Windows registry handling, using null-terminated strings to obscure malicious entries. The modified SharpHide has been integrated into sophisticated attack chains, enabling malware persistence while evading standard detection mechanisms.…
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Telegram Used as C2 Channel for New Golang Malware
A Golang backdoor is using Telegram as its command and control (C2) channel, an approach that makes detection harder for defenders, according to Netskope researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/telegram-c2-channel-golang-malware/
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From Tools to Intelligence: The Evolution of SOCaaS
In the early days of cybersecurity, security teams faced a fragmented reality”, juggling multiple tools that operated in isolation. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions watched for threats, while Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms monitored endpoints. However, these tools often spoke different languages, creating data silos and leaving security teams scrambling to connect the…
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The Benefits of the M&A Frenzy in Fraud Solutions
Emerging Vendors, Consolidation Drive Innovation in Fraud, AML, Scam Prevention. As cybercriminals exploit AI-generated deepfake scams and synthetic identity fraud, financial institutions are investing heavily in fraud detection, anti-money laundering solutions and identity verification to stay ahead. This demand is driving consolidation in the market. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/benefits-ma-frenzy-in-fraud-solutions-a-27533
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Ransomware Detection: Attack Types Latest Techniques in 2025
Ransomware continues to be a formidable threat in the cybersecurity landscape, evolving in complexity and sophistication. It is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files or restricts access to their system, demanding payment for decryption or restoration. These attacks can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. As we…
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Fake BSOD Attack Launched via Malicious Python Script
A peculiar malicious Python script has surfaced, employing an unusual and amusing anti-analysis trick to mimic a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The script, which has a low detection rate of 4/59 on VirusTotal (SHA256: d716c2edbcdb76c6a6d31b21f154fee7e0f8613617078b69da69c8f4867c9534), drew the attention of security researchers for its creative use of Python’s Tkinter library. The Execution and Impact…
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What is anomaly detection? Behavior-based analysis for cyber threats
a priori the bad thing that you’re looking for,” Bruce Potter, CEO and founder of Turngate, tells CSO. “It’ll just show up because it doesn’t look like anything else or doesn’t look like it’s supposed to. People have been tilting at that windmill for a long time, since the 1980s, trying to figure out what…