Tag: detection
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Akira ransomware encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/
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Hackers Exploit ‘Any/Any’ Communication Configurations in Cloud Services to Host Malware
Recent research by Veriti has uncovered a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: malicious actors are increasingly leveraging cloud infrastructure to distribute malware and operate command-and-control (C2) servers. This shift in tactics presents significant challenges for detection and exposes organizations to heightened security risks. Cloud Misconfigurations Open Doors for Attackers The study reveals that over 40% of…
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Google Rolls Out AI Scam Detection for Android to Combat Conversational Fraud
Google has announced the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scam detection features to secure Android device users and their personal information.”These features specifically target conversational scams, which can often appear initially harmless before evolving into harmful situations,” Google said. “And more phone calling scammers are using spoofing techniques to hide their real First seen on…
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Google Introduces New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features for Android
With Android Scam Detection for messages and calls, Google wants to push scam detection further than traditional spam detection First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-new-ai-scam-detection/
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Managed Detection Response (MDR) und Vulnerability Management Services (VMS) Ein unverzichtbarer Bestandteil moderner Cybersecurity
MDR und VMS gemeinsam haben einige Vorteile die klassische SIEM-Systeme nicht bieten dazu zählen die proaktive Bedrohungserkennung und -abwehr, eine kontinuierliche und gezielte Überwachung der Schwachstellen und die Verringerung der Angriffsfläche. MDR und VMS verbessern das Schutzniveau eines Unternehmens bei gleichzeitiger Reduzierung des Aufwands. First seen on ap-verlag.de Jump to article: ap-verlag.de/managed-detection-response-mdr-und-vulnerability-management-services-vms-ein-unverzichtbarer-bestandteil-moderner-cybersecurity/94058/
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News alert: Hunters announces ‘Pathfinder AI’ to enhance detection and response in SOC workflows
Boston and Tel Aviv, Mar. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire, Hunters, the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with LLM-powered… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-hunters-announces-pathfinder-ai-to-enhance-detection-and-response-in-soc-workflows/
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Proof of Concept: Automating Security Safely With Agentic AI
CSA’s Troy Leach and Schellman’s Avani Desai on AI Autonomy and Human Oversight. In the latest Proof of Concept, Troy Leach of the Cloud Security Alliance and Avani Desai of Schellman discuss how agentic AI is transforming security operations, enabling real-time threat detection and automated responses. But with increased autonomy comes greater risk. First seen…
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Threat Actor ‘JavaGhost’ Targets AWS Environments in Phishing Scheme
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 details how a threat actor is dodging detection with careful targeting and the use of Amazon’s native email tools. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/threat-actor-javaghost-targets-aws-environments-phishing-scheme
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Introducing Mend AI Premium
Robust AI governance and threat detection with Mend AI Premium. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/introducing-mend-ai-premium/
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Bypassing AV Detection Anti-Malware Scans with Red Team Tool SpecterInsight
In an era where antivirus (AV) solutions and anti-malware scan interfaces (AMSI) are becoming increasingly sophisticated, red team operators and penetration testers face mounting challenges in evading detection. SpecterInsight, a powerful offensive security tool, has emerged as a solution to bypass these defenses while maintaining stealth. The latest version, SpecterInsight 4.2.0, introduces advanced payload crafting…
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Veriti Research Uncovers Malware Exploiting Cloud Services
Veriti Research has identified a growing trend attackers leveraging cloud infrastructure to facilitate malware distribution and command-and-control (C2) operations. This evolving tactic not only makes detection more challenging but also exposes organizations to significant security risks. Malware Hosted on Cloud Services One of the most alarming findings from our research is that over 40%… First…
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Misconfigured access management systems expose global enterprises to security risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, finance, Internet, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, technology, update, vulnerabilityRegional and industry-wide exposure: The investigation found a disproportionate concentration of exposed AMS in Europe, with Italy emerging as a key hotspot, reporting 16,678 exposed systems. Mexico and Vietnam followed, with 5,940 and 5,035 systems exposed, respectively.The US recorded 1,966 vulnerable systems, while other technologically advanced nations such as Canada and Japan showed comparatively lower…
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7 key trends defining the cybersecurity market today
Tags: access, ai, attack, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, governance, group, ibm, intelligence, microsoft, ml, network, okta, resilience, risk, service, siem, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMarket leaders are gaining share: The cybersecurity market has a dizzying number of single-product vendors, but a handful of powerful platform providers have risen above the pack and are gaining market share.According to research firm Canalys, the top 12 vendors benefited the most from customers taking early steps to transition to platforms. Collectively, they accounted…
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SIEM-Kaufratgeber
Tags: access, ai, api, business, cloud, compliance, container, cyberattack, data, detection, DSGVO, encryption, framework, HIPAA, infrastructure, least-privilege, mail, microsoft, mitre, ml, monitoring, open-source, saas, service, siem, skills, soar, software, threat, toolDie kontextuellen Daten, die SIEM-Lösungen liefern, sind eine grundlegende Komponente moderner Security-Stacks.Protokoll-Daten zu auditieren, zu überprüfen und zu managen, ist alles andere als eine glamouröse Aufgabe aber ein entscheidender Aspekt, um ein sicheres Unternehmensnetzwerk aufzubauen. Schließlich schaffen Event Logs oft eine sekundäre Angriffsfläche für Cyberkriminelle, die damit ihre Aktivitäten verschleiern wollen.Vorgängen wie diesen treten Netzwerksicherheitsexperten…
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Commix: Open-source OS command injection exploitation tool
Commix is an open-source penetration testing tool designed to automate the detection and exploitation of command injection vulnerabilities, streamlining security assessments … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/03/commix-open-source-os-command-injection-exploitation-tool/
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Die besten XDR-Tools
Tags: attack, business, cloud, computing, container, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, google, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, mail, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ml, network, office, okta, risk, security-incident, service, siem, soar, software, tool, vulnerabilityLesen Sie, worauf Sie in Sachen XDR achten sollten und welche Lösungen sich in diesem Bereich empfehlen.Manuelles, siloartiges Management ist in der modernen IT-Welt unangebracht. Erst recht im Bereich der IT-Sicherheit: Der Umfang von modernem Enterprise Computing und State-of-the-Art-Application-Stack-Architekturen erfordern Sicherheits-Tools, die:Einblicke in den Sicherheitsstatus von IT-Komponenten ermöglichen,Bedrohungen in Echtzeit erkennen, undAspekte der Bedrohungsabwehr automatisieren.Diese…
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Practical Advice for Effective Threat Exposure Detection Across the Clear and Dark Web Enterprise Security Tech
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/practical-advice-for-effective-threat-exposure-detection-across-the-clear-and-dark-web-enterprise-security-tech
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What is zero trust? The security model for a distributed and risky era
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cyberattack, data, detection, framework, government, guide, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, login, monitoring, network, nist, office, password, ransomware, regulation, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, vpn, zero-trustHow zero trust works: To visualize how zero trust works, consider a simple case: a user accessing a shared web application. Under traditional security rules, if a user was on a corporate network, either because they were in the office or connected via a VPN, they could simply click the application and access it; because…
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Schwachstellen managen: Die besten Vulnerability-Management-Tools
Tags: attack, cloud, compliance, data, detection, google, infrastructure, Internet, iot, microsoft, risk, saas, service, software, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSchwachstellen zu managen, muss keine Schwerstarbeit sein. Wenn Sie die richtigen Tools einsetzen. Das sind die besten in Sachen Vulnerability Management.Nicht nur das Vulnerability Management hat sich im Laufe der Jahre erheblich verändert, sondern auch die Systeme, auf denen Schwachstellen identifiziert und gepatcht werden müssen. Systeme für das Schwachstellen-Management fokussieren heutzutage nicht mehr nur auf…
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Mimic Gets $50M to Fight Ransomware with Millisecond Defense
Series A Investment Expands AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Threat Deflection. Mimic got $50 million in Series A funding to expand its ransomware defense solutions. Backed by Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, the company will enhance AI-driven threat detection, automate security for proprietary apps, and grow internationally to protect enterprises from ransomware attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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New Undetectable Batch Script Uses PowerShell and Visual Basic to Install XWorm
A novel malware delivery framework employing advanced obfuscation techniques has evaded detection by security tools for over 48 hours. The attack chain centers around a Batch script that leverages PowerShell and Visual Basic Script (VBS) to deploy either the XWorm remote access trojan or AsyncRAT, marking a significant evolution in fileless attack methodologies, according to…
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Dalfox: Open-source XSS scanner
DalFox is an open-source tool for automating the detection of XSS vulnerabilities. With powerful testing capabilities and a wide range of features, it makes scanning, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/26/dalfox-open-source-xss-scanner/