Tag: infrastructure
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From hardcoded credentials to auth gone wrong: Old bugs continue to break modern systems
Tags: ai, automation, ciso, credentials, endpoint, infrastructure, network, router, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vulnerabilityWhy are we still here?: For all the industry talk about development practices, threat modelling, and DevSecOps, the same root causes keep surfacing with surprising regularity. “Developing code without vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and shortcomings is hard,” Sampson said. “Despite advances in tooling, doing a quick fix that you promise to revisit later has less friction than…
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CISA Issues Alert on Microsoft SharePoint 0-Day RCE Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, microsoft, rce, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent security alert regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that is being actively exploited in cyberattacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53770, represents a significant threat to organizations running on-premises SharePoint installations. The flaw stems from a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability within…
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Singapore warns China-linked group UNC3886 targets its critical infrastructure
Singapore says China-linked group UNC3886 targeted its critical infrastructure by hacking routers and security devices. Singapore accused China-linked APT group UNC3886 of targeting its critical infrastructure. UNC3886 is a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group that targets network devices and virtualization technologies using zero-day exploits. Its primary focus is on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in…
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U.S. CISA adds Fortinet FortiWeb flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Fortinet FortiWeb flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Fortinet FortiWeb flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-25257, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Hackers began exploiting the critical Fortinet FortiWeb flaw CVE-2025-25257 (CVSS score of 9.6) on the same day a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit…
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Threat actors scanning for apps incorporating vulnerable Spring Boot tool
Tags: access, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, governance, group, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, kev, nist, organized, password, risk, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day/health endpoints, commonly used to detect internet-exposed Spring Boot deployments. If vulnerable implementations of apps, including TeleMessage SGNL, are found, they could be exploited to steal sensitive data in heap memory, including plaintext usernames and passwords. The hole is serious enough that it was added this week to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Known Exploited…
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Novel malware from Russia’s APT28 prompts LLMs to create malicious Windows commands
Tags: ai, api, attack, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, detection, dos, exploit, government, group, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, military, network, phishing, programming, russia, service, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, windows.pif (MS-DOS executable) extension, though variants with .exe and .py extensions have also been observed.CERT-UA attributes these attacks to a group it tracks as UAC-0001, but which is better known in the security community as APT28. Western intelligence agencies have officially associated this group with Unit 26165, or the 85th Main Special Service Center (GTsSS)…
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Singapore accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of attacking critical infrastructure networks
A top official did not disclose details of UNC3886’s activity but said “it is serious and it’s ongoing “¦ and we will assess whether it is in our interest to disclose more details later.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/singapore-accuses-chinese-backed-hackers-critical-infrastructure-attacks
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State Department cyber diplomacy firings and changes threaten US defenses
Departures and restructuring will make it harder for the agency to pursue global policies that strengthen its own critical infrastructure, experts said. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/state-department-cyber-bureau-firings-reorganization/753370/
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Building scalable secrets management in hybrid cloud environments: Lessons from enterprise adoption
Tags: access, backup, cloud, credentials, data, gitlab, group, iam, identity, infrastructure, jobs, kubernetes, leak, radius, service, supply-chain, toolLessons from integration: Identity, Kubernetes and CI/CD : Choosing a secrets management tool is the easy part. Integrating it across an enterprise is where the work begins. We started with identity. Manual user provisioning was not an option. We integrated Vault with our SSO platform using OIDC and mapped groups to Vault policies based on least privilege.…
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Clément Domingo: “We are not using AI correctly to defend ourselves”
Tags: access, ai, attack, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, malicious, malware, office, password, programming, ransom, startup, threat, tool, trainingstartup, but dedicated to cybercrime in a very efficient way,” Domingo tells via email. “Most have what we call affiliates, which allows them to operate worldwide and attack any organization or entity. In most cases, the startup keeps 20% of the ransom and the accomplice takes 80%.”These are companies that, as he details, offer all…
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8 trends transforming the MDR market today
Tags: access, ai, at&t, attack, automation, breach, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, GDPR, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, least-privilege, monitoring, mssp, network, nis-2, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, sophos, strategy, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustDigital transformation complexifies the attack surface: As businesses modernize their IT environments, the complexity of securing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructures increases, making MDR an attractive option for scalable, expert-led protection, experts say.The shift to hybrid work, IoT adoption, and an increase in cloud migrations have dramatically expanded attack surfaces, while ransomware and AI-powered attacks constantly…
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Russian Vodka Maker Beluga Struck by Ransomware Attack
Novabev Group, the parent company of premium vodka brand Beluga, has confirmed it was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack on July 14, 2025, temporarily disrupting operations and affecting IT infrastructure across the company and its WineLab subsidiary. The Russian spirits manufacturer has refused to pay any ransom demands, maintaining a firm stance against negotiating…
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CISA Publishes 13 ICS Security Advisories on Critical Flaws
Tags: advisory, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, infrastructure, network, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released thirteen Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security advisories on July 17, 2025, highlighting critical vulnerabilities that could compromise essential infrastructure operations. This coordinated disclosure represents one of the most significant advisory releases of the year, underscoring escalating threats to operational technology networks across multiple sectors. Three Priority Vulnerabilities…
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Hackers Abuse DNS Blind Spots to Stealthily Deliver Malware
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, dns, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, malicious, malware, threatCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated technique where threat actors are exploiting DNS infrastructure to covertly store and distribute malware, turning the internet’s domain name system into an unwitting accomplice for malicious activities. The discovery reveals how attackers can hide executable files within DNS TXT records, creating a stealthy delivery mechanism that bypasses traditional security…
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State Department cyber diplomacy firings and changes threaten U.S. defenses
Departures and restructuring will make it harder for the agency to pursue global policies that strengthen its own critical infrastructure, experts said. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/state-department-cyber-bureau-firings-reorganization/753370/
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Cyberwarfare 2025: Zwischen KI, Krisen und kritischer Infrastruktur
Doch trotz dieser Möglichkeiten zeigt der aktuelle Armis-Bericht: Mehr als die Hälfte der Unternehmen reagieren erst nach einem Vorfall. Das ist zu spät. Die Zeit zu handeln ist jetzt bevor der erste Dominostein fällt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyberwarfare-2025-zwischen-ki-krisen-und-kritischer-infrastruktur/a41430/
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H2Miner Targets Linux, Windows, and Containers to Illicitly Mine Monero
FortiGuard Labs researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cryptomining campaign where the H2Miner botnet, active since late 2019, has expanded its operations to target Linux, Windows, and containerized environments simultaneously. The campaign represents a significant evolution in cross-platform cryptocurrency mining attacks, with threat actors leveraging updated scripts and infrastructure to maximize financial gains from compromised systems.…
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Over 4 Million Exposed Devices Used in Two New DoS Attack Campaigns
Security researchers have discovered over 4 million vulnerable Internet hosts that can be weaponized for devastating new denial-of-service attacks, marking one of the largest infrastructure vulnerabilities uncovered in recent years. The groundbreaking research, conducted by Angelos Beitis and Mathy Vanhoef from DistriNet at KU Leuven, reveals that millions of devices worldwide accept unauthenticated tunneling traffic…
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FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from undersea cables
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that the ban will be part of a broader package of policies to encourage an expansion of submarine telecommunications infrastructure while protecting it from “foreign adversary threats.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fcc-plans-to-ban-chinese-tech-undersea-cables
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Oracle-Lücke birgt Gefahr für RCE-Attacken
Tags: access, bug, cloud, cve, cyberattack, data, exploit, infrastructure, linux, oracle, rce, remote-code-execution, tool, vulnerabilityOracle hat das Sicherheitsproblem im Code Editor bereits gefixt.Forscher von Tenable Research haben eine Sicherheitslücke im Code-Editor von Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) entdeckt, die Unternehmen für Remote-Code-Execution-Angriffe (RCE) anfällig macht. Die webbasierte integrierte Entwicklungsumgebung (IDI) dient zur Verwaltung von Ressourcen wie Functions, Resource Manager und Data Science und sorgt für nahtlose Entwickler-Workflows.Die enge Integration mit…
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Europol Disrupts NoName057(16) Hacktivist Group Linked to DDoS Attacks Against Ukraine
An international operation coordinated by Europol has disrupted the infrastructure of a pro-Russian hacktivist group known as NoName057(16) that has been linked to a string of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against Ukraine and its allies.The actions have led to the dismantling of a major part of the group’s central server infrastructure and more than 100…
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1-Click Oracle Cloud Code Editor RCE Flaw Allows Malicious File Upload to Shell
Tags: cloud, cyber, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, oracle, rce, remote-code-execution, service, threat, vulnerabilityTenable Research has disclosed a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s Code Editor that enabled attackers to silently hijack victim Cloud Shell environments through a single malicious link. The vulnerability, which has since been remediated by Oracle, could have allowed threat actors to pivot across multiple OCI services and compromise integrated…
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Microsoft Exposes Scattered Spider’s Latest Tactics
Microsoft has reported Scattered Spider continues to evolve tactics to compromise both on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-exposes-scattered/
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Europol Takes Down NoName057(16)’s Global Network of Over 100 Servers
Operation Eastwood, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, successfully dismantled the hacktivist collective’s global infrastructure consisting of over 100 servers worldwide. The joint action involved authorities from 12 core countries including Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, United States, and others, with additional support from eight nations. The takedown yielded significant enforcement outcomes:two arrestsin France and Spain,seven…
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AI Appreciation Day: Celebrating Progress, Embracing Responsibility
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in the fabric of our daily lives, workplaces, and digital infrastructure, AI Appreciation Day presents the perfect opportunity to reflect not only on its transformative power but also the responsibilities that come with it. From cybersecurity to healthcare and beyond, the voices of leading experts in the field…
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Europol Co. zerschlagen russisches Cyberkriminellen Netzwerk NoName057(16)
Strafverfolger haben mit Hilfe von Europol und weiteren Institutionen das Netzwerk der russischen NoName057-Cybergruppe zerschlagen. Die Täter hatten es auf IT-Infrastruktur der Ukraine und unterstützende Länder, darunter viele EU-Mitgliedstaaten, abgesehen. Operation Eastwood gegen NoName057(16) Die internationale Operation mit dem Namen Eastwood, … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/16/europol-co-zerschlagen-russisches-cyberkriminellen-netzwerk-noname05716/
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Securing US Nuclear Critical Infrastructure: What Next?
Former Inspector Reviews Sector’s Take on AI, Zero Trust, Vulnerability Management. Securing U.S. nuclear infrastructure remains a hot-button topic, especially because it remains an attractive cyberattack target for nation-state adversaries. Former regulatory inspector Mark Rorabaugh, president of InfraShield, details the current state of the sector’s cybersecurity posture. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/securing-us-nuclear-critical-infrastructure-what-next-a-28980
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Pro-Russian Cybercrime Network Demolished in Operation Eastwood
A Europol coordinated operation has taken down key infrastructure used by pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), as well as a number of arrests First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/prorussian-cybercrime-network/
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Drive-By Attack Vector Patched in Oracle Code Editor
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Flaw Enabled Malicious File Uploads, Researchers Found. Exploring Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, researchers at Tenable found that Oracle’s console-based Code Editor tool failed to block arbitrary file uploads, and could be silently exploited via drive-by attacks to install malware. They said Oracle has now fixed the vulnerability. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group
An international law enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Eastwood” has targeted the infrastructure of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), responsible for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe and the US. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-disrupts-pro-russian-noname05716-ddos-hacktivist-group/