Tag: framework
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Russian hackers exploited a critical Office bug within days of disclosure
One campaign, two infection paths: ZScaler found that exploitation of CVE-2026-21509 did not lead to a single uniform payload. Instead, the initial RTF-based exploit branched into two distinct infection paths, each serving a different operational purpose. The choice of dropper reportedly determined whether the attackers prioritized near-term intelligence collection or longer-term access to compromised systems.In…
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Building a Zero-Trust Framework for Cloud Banking
Zero-trust architecture helps banks secure cloud environments, meet regulations, and scale innovation through identity-first security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/building-a-zero-trust-framework-for-cloud-banking/
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How does innovation in agentic AI impact financial security
Are You Leveraging Agentic AI for Enhanced Financial Security? Businesses across various sectors are increasingly relying on Agentic AI to bolster their financial security measures. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and why is it swiftly becoming an integral part of cybersecurity frameworks, especially in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and DevOps? The Rise of……
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NDSS 2025 BinEnhance
Tags: china, conference, data, detection, framework, Internet, network, software, technology, vulnerabilitySession 11B: Binary Analysis Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yongpan Wang (Institute of Information Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Hong Li (Institute of Information Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Xiaojie Zhu (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi…
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NDSS 2025 Beyond Classification
Session 11B: Binary Analysis Authors, Creators & Presenters: Linxi Jiang (The Ohio State University), Xin Jin (The Ohio State University), Zhiqiang Lin (The Ohio State University) PAPER Beyond Classification: Inferring Function Names in Stripped Binaries via Domain Adapted LLMs Function name inference in stripped binaries is an important yet challenging task for many security applications,…
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From credentials to cloud admin in 8 minutes: AI supercharges AWS attack chain
Tags: access, ai, attack, ciso, cloud, credentials, detection, framework, group, iam, least-privilege, LLM, monitoring, trainingLateral movement, LLMjacking, and GPU abuse: Once administrative access was obtained, the attacker moved laterally across 19 distinct AWS principals, assuming multiple roles and creating new users to spread activity across identities. This approach enabled persistence and complicated detection, the researchers noted.The attackers then shifted focus to Amazon Bedrock, enumerating available models and confirming that…
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Notepad++ infrastructure hijacked by Chinese APT in sophisticated supply chain attack
Rapid7 identifies custom malware: Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 also published a detailed technical analysis corroborating Ho’s disclosure and identifying the attack as part of a broader campaign deploying previously undocumented malware. Rapid7’s investigation uncovered a custom backdoor the firm dubbed “Chrysalis,” alongside Cobalt Strike and Metasploit frameworks.”Forensic analysis conducted by the MDR team suggests that the…
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Outages Happen to Everyone. Building a Resilient Architecture Doesn’t Have to Be Hard.
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, csf, cyberattack, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, nist, regulation, resilience, service, software, strategy, technologyOutages Happen to Everyone. Building a Resilient Architecture Doesn’t Have to Be Hard. madhav Tue, 02/03/2026 – 05:21 No company is spared the pain of outages. But their impact can be mitigated by how resilient you build your business architecture. And who you choose to partner with can significantly determine how effective that will be.…
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NDSS 2025 Preventing Channel Depletion Via Universal and Enhanced Multi-Hop Payments
Tags: blockchain, china, computer, conference, framework, Internet, network, risk, software, technologySession 11A: Blockchain Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Anqi Tian (Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences; School of Computer Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Peifang Ni (Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Zhongguancun Laboratory, Beijing, P.R.China), Yingzi Gao (Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences; University of Chinese…
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PeckBirdy Hackers Abuse LOLBins Across Environments to Deploy Advanced Malware
A sophisticated JScript-based command-and-control framework, PeckBirdy, since 2023, exploiting living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) to deliver modular backdoors across diverse execution environments. The framework has been observed in two coordinated campaigns, SHADOW-VOID-044 and SHADOW-EARTH-045, targeting Chinese gambling industries, Asian government entities, and private organizations with advanced malware, including HOLODONUT and MKDOOR backdoors. PeckBirdy distinguishes itself through its…
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PeckBirdy Hackers Abuse LOLBins Across Environments to Deploy Advanced Malware
A sophisticated JScript-based command-and-control framework, PeckBirdy, since 2023, exploiting living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) to deliver modular backdoors across diverse execution environments. The framework has been observed in two coordinated campaigns, SHADOW-VOID-044 and SHADOW-EARTH-045, targeting Chinese gambling industries, Asian government entities, and private organizations with advanced malware, including HOLODONUT and MKDOOR backdoors. PeckBirdy distinguishes itself through its…
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ShadowHS: New Stealthy Fileless Linux Malware Spreads Automatically
A sophisticated fileless Linux malware framework, ShadowHS, that represents a significant evolution in post-exploitation tooling. Unlike traditional malware binaries, ShadowHS operates entirely in memory and demonstrates advanced operator-driven capabilities designed specifically for long-term persistence in defended enterprise environments. ShadowHS is not a standalone malware binary but rather a heavily modified variant of the hackshell utility…
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AutoPentestX Introduced as Automated Penetration Testing Toolkit for Linux Systems
AutoPentestX, an open-source automated penetration testing framework designed to streamline vulnerability assessment and security testing workflows on Linux systems. The toolkit consolidates multiple security testing capabilities into a unified platform for ethical hacking and security auditing operations. Developed by security researcher Gowtham-Darkseid, AutoPentestX automates the execution of common penetration testing procedures through modular architecture and…
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Das nächste große Security-Schlachtfeld
Tags: ai, chatgpt, computer, computing, cyber, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, encryption, framework, governance, Hardware, resilience, training, usaWenn Quantum Computing und KI in der Praxis zusammenkommen, bricht ein neues Zeitalter an auch und vor allem in Sachen Cybersecurity.In den letzten Jahren hat künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ihre Tentakel über die globale Technologielandschaft ausgebreitet. Das verdeutlicht unter anderem auch der zunehmende Einsatz von Automatisierung und autonomen Technologien in diversen Branchen und Sektoren. Und während…
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NDSS 2025 Alba: The Dawn Of Scalable Bridges For Blockchains
Session 11A: Blockchain Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Giulia Scaffino (TU Wien), Lukas Aumayr (TU Wien), Mahsa Bastankhah (Princeton University), Zeta Avarikioti (TU Wien), Matteo Maffei (TU Wien) PAPER Alba: The Dawn of Scalable Bridges for Blockchains Over the past decade, cryptocurrencies have garnered attention from academia and industry alike, fostering a diverse blockchain…
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How can Agentic AI transform DevOps security
What is the Role of Agentic AI in DevOps Security? How can organizations ensure the security of machine identities and secrets? A comprehensive security strategy, encompassing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management, is crucial. This necessitates a reimagining of how cybersecurity frameworks can adapt to the rapid advancements in technology, particularly through the integration……
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Blockchain Penetration Testing: Definition, Process, and Tools
Tags: blockchain, cyberattack, exploit, framework, network, penetration-testing, service, tool, vulnerabilityBlockchain Penetration Testing simulates real-world cyberattacks on blockchain systems to identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. On September 14, 2021, the Solana blockchain network went offline for 17 hours during the Grape Protocol IDO (Initial DEX Offering) due to a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. In distributed blockchain applications, penetration testing frameworks have demonstrated throughput……
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CMMC Enclave Strategy vs Full Environment Compliance
With any security framework, be it ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or CMMC, the goal is not to secure “your business.” It’s to secure sensitive and controlled information that your business handles. This is a fundamentally important way of looking at your security. Why does this matter? It’s all about borders. Where do you draw the line……
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What future trends will define Agentic AI governance
How Are Non-Human Identities Shaping Cloud Security? What does it take to bridge the gap between security and R&D teams when managing non-human identities in cloud environments? Non-human identities (NHIs) are pivotal in modern cybersecurity frameworks, acting as machine identities that ensure secure interaction between different technological entities. Understanding their role and maintaining effective security……
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Why AI Use in Healthcare Requires Continuous Oversight
Artificial intelligence use in healthcare is only as safe and accurate as the governance and trust frameworks surrounding it, particularly in clinical environments where errors or hallucinations can directly impact patient care, said Dave Bailey, vice president at consultancy Clearwater. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/ai-use-in-healthcare-requires-continuous-oversight-i-5521
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Metasploit Update Introduces 7 Exploit Modules Affecting Popular Enterprise Platforms
A significant Metasploit Framework update (version 6.4.111) featuring seven new exploit modules that target critical vulnerabilities across widely deployed enterprise systems. This release demonstrates the increasing sophistication of attack chains leveraging authentication bypass vulnerabilities chained with subsequent code execution techniques. FreePBX Vulnerability Chain Takes Center Stage Rapid7 introduces three specialized modules targeting FreePBX, a popular…
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Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Software Guidance
Federal agencies will no longer be required to solicit software attestations that they comply with NIST’s Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF). What that means long term is unclear. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/trump-administration-rescinds-biden-era-sbom-guidance
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Cyble Research Discovers ShadowHS, an In-Memory Linux Framework for Long-Term Access
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered a post-exploitation Linux framework called ShadowHS, designed for stealthy, in-memory operations. Unlike traditional malware, ShadowHS leverages a fileless architecture and a weaponized version of hackshell, enabling attackers to maintain long-term, operator-controlled access to compromised Linux systems. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/shadowhs-fileless-linux-exploitation-framework/
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Roughly half of employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, and enterprise leaders are major culprits
51% have connected AI tools to work systems or apps without the approval or knowledge of IT;63% believe it’s acceptable to use AI when there is no corporate-approved option or IT oversight;60% say speed is worth the security risk;21% think employers will simply “turn a blind eye” as long as they’re getting their work done.And…
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Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era SBOM Guidance
Federal agencies will no longer be required to solicit software bills of material (SBOMs) from tech vendors, nor attestations that they comply with NIST’s Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF). What that means long term is unclear. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/trump-administration-rescinds-biden-era-sbom-guidance
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Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS
An exposed command-and-control server hosting a complete deployment of the BYOB (Build Your Own Botnet) framework, a sophisticated post-exploitation tool targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The discovery, made through Hunt.io’s AttackCapture tooling, reveals an active campaign that has operated for approximately ten months with multi-platform remote access capabilities and integrated cryptocurrency mining operations. The…
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NIST’s AI guidance pushes cybersecurity boundaries
Tags: access, ai, ciso, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, framework, intelligence, nist, risk, risk-assessment, software, threatThe limits of ‘AI is just software’: NIST’s instinct to frame AI as an extension of traditional software allows organizations to reuse familiar concepts, risk assessment, access control, logging, defense in depth, rather than starting from zero. Workshop participants repeatedly emphasized that many controls do transfer, at least in principle.But some experts argue that the…
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China-Backed ‘PeckBirdy’ Takes Flight for Cross-Platform Attacks
In two separate campaigns, attackers used the JScript C2 framework to target Chinese gambling websites and Asian government entities with new backdoors. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/china-backed-peckbirdy-cross-platform-attacks