Tag: infrastructure
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ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft
AppData\Local that is then invoked through cmd.exe to write a VBScript to %Temp%. The batch script is executed via cmd.exe with the /launched command-line argument, and is then executed again through MSBuild.exe, resulting in LOLBin abuse. The script connects to Crypto Blockchain RPC endpoints, indicating etherhiding technique, and also performs QueueUserAPC()-based code injection into chrome.exe…
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China-Linked Hackers Use Malware Trio for Telecom Espionage
Tags: access, china, cisco, communications, cyberespionage, espionage, group, hacker, infrastructure, malware, tool, usaResearchers Tie UAT-9244 Intrusion to Famous Sparrow and Tropic Trooper. A China-linked cyberespionage group has been targeting telecommunications providers in South America since 2024 using a set of newly discovered malware tools designed to maintain persistent access to critical communications infrastructure, Cisco Talos researchers found. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/china-linked-hackers-use-malware-trio-for-telecom-espionage-a-30940
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5 Actions Critical for Cybersecurity Leadership During International Conflicts
Tags: attack, backup, business, cloud, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, government, incident response, infrastructure, international, iran, middle-east, military, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, russia, saas, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, warfareThe recent military attacks involving Iran in the Middle East are a stark reminder that cybersecurity leadership must continually incorporate geopolitical risk into their enterprise cyber risk posture and preparedness. Every crisis that elevates to military engagements between cyber-active participants, changes the risk landscape of businesses, for people, operations, and data. This includes the…
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Cybersicherheit: Die meisten Unternehmen ignorieren Anmeldepflicht beim BSI
Nur wenige Firmen aus dem Bereich kritische Infrastruktur haben ihre Cybersicherheits-Pflichten bislang erfüllt. Nun drohen Bußgelder. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/cybersicherheit-die-meisten-unternehmen-ignorieren-anmeldepflicht-beim-bsi-2603-206205.html
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What is AI Security? Top Security Risks in LLM Applications
Artificial Intelligence is turning out to be the non-negotiable in everyday enterprise infrastructure AI chatbots in customer service, copilots assisting developers, and many more. LLMs, the abbreviated form of Large Language Models, are now embedded across business workflows. Organizations are using AI to simplify work by incorporating it in analyzing documents, automating communication, writing… First…
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U.S. CISA adds Apple, Rockwell, and Hikvision flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple, Rockwell, and Hikvision flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple, Rockwell, and Hikvision flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2023-43000 is a use-after-free issue in the WebKit component. Apple…
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China-Linked Hackers Use TernDoor, PeerTime, BruteEntry in South American Telecom Attacks
A China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure in South America since 2024, targeting Windows and Linux systems and edge devices with three different implants.The activity is being tracked by Cisco Talos under the moniker UAT-9244, describing it as closely associated with another cluster known as FamousSparrow.It’s worth First seen…
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Tycoon 2FA abgeschaltet: Schlag gegen weltweites AiTM-Phishing
Eine internationale Kooperation aus Sicherheitsfirmen und Behörden hat die Infrastruktur von Tycoon 2FA, einer der meistgenutzten Phishing-as-a-Service-Plattformen, erfolgreich zerstört. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/tycoon-2fa-abgeschaltet
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Teenage hacker myth primed for a middle-age criminal makeover
Tags: access, breach, business, corporate, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, extortion, finance, group, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, jobs, malware, network, penetration-testing, programming, ransomware, service, skills, software, technology, threat, vulnerabilityCybercrime cartels: Dray Agha, senior security operations manager at managed detection and response services firm Huntress, said the analysis illustrates that the “Hollywood image of a teenage lone wolf hacking for bragging rights” is vastly outdated since the threat landscape is dominated by “highly organised, profit-driven syndicates.””While young people may still engage in digital vandalism…
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New Linux Rootkits Leverage Advanced eBPF and io_uring Techniques for Stealthy Attacks
Linux rootkits have historically received less attention than their Windows counterparts, but the rapid adoption of Linux in cloud infrastructure, containers, and IoT devices has shifted the threat landscape. Attackers are constantly innovating, and over the past two decades, Linux rootkits have evolved significantly. While early threats relied on easily detectable userland shared object injections…
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Zero-day exploits hit enterprises faster and harder
Tags: access, apple, attack, backdoor, business, china, cisco, cve, data, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, firewall, flaw, fortinet, google, group, hacker, infrastructure, ivanti, least-privilege, mobile, network, oracle, radius, ransomware, risk, router, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayEnterprise environments under siege: Chinese threat actors continued to display a preference for targets that are difficult to monitor and allow persistent access to strategic networks. Notable examples include the groups that GTIG tracks as UNC5221, which exploited a flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (CVE-2025-0282) and UNC3886, which exploited a vulnerability in Juniper routers (CVE-2025-21590).Another…
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China-Nexus Hackers Target Telecommunication Providers with New Malware Attack
A highly sophisticated China-linked threat actor, identified as UAT-9244, has been actively targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure across South America since 2024. Security researchers assess with high confidence that UAT-9244 exhibits close operational overlap with known espionage groups such as FamousSparrow and Tropic Trooper. To maintain a strong foothold in victim networks, the hackers deploy a…
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Hikvision and Rockwell Automation CVSS 9.8 Flaws Added to CISA KEV Catalog
Tags: authentication, automation, cisa, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added two security flaws impacting Hikvision and Rockwell Automation products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.The critical-severity vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2017-7921 (CVSS score: 9.8) – An improper authentication vulnerability affecting First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/03/hikvision-and-rockwell-automation-cvss.html
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LeakBase marketplace unplugged by cops in 14 countries
Tags: banking, breach, credentials, cybercrime, data, germany, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, marketplace, phishing, service, theftGlobal effort: Thanks to international co-operation, a number of criminal marketplaces have been seized in recent years, including BreachForums and RaidForums.Law enforcement agencies involved in various ways in this week’s takedown came from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Greece, Kosovo, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the US.News of the seizure comes…
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How impenetrable are AI-powered cybersecurity defenses
What Stands Between Cyber Threats and Your Cloud Infrastructure? Where digital transformation accelerates exponentially, the question of security becomes increasingly pertinent. When organizations migrate to cloud environments, ensuring the impenetrability of AI-powered cybersecurity defenses becomes critical. A central theme underpinning these defenses is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management, which offer……
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Defending Against Iranian Cyber Threats in the Wake of Operation Epic Fury
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury (U.S.) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), a coordinated military and cyber campaign targeting Iranian military installations, IRGC leadership, and government infrastructure. U.S. Cyber Command was designated the “first mover,” with cyber operations beginning before any kinetic weapons were deployed. In the first…
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Strengthening California’s Cyber Defenses: Apply Now for FFY 2024 SLCGP Grants
Tags: access, authentication, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, email, framework, google, governance, government, identity, infrastructure, mfa, mitigation, office, resilience, risk, service, software, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCal OES offers up to $250,000 to help California’s state, local, and tribal agencies strengthen their digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Organizations must submit their applications by March 13, 2026. Key takeaways Significant competitive funding: Cal OES is distributing $9.7 million for local and tribal governments and $1.8 million for state agencies, with individual…
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The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Hidden cyber risks in remote work include insecure home Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and data exposure, leaving businesses and employees vulnerable to breaches. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hidden-cyber-risks-remote-work-infrastructure/
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The Circus at CISA Continues
Leadership turmoil at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency was already raising alarms. Now the nominee to lead the agency is reportedly escorted out of a federal facility while the nation faces rising cyber threats tied to geopolitical tensions. At the moment stability matters most, America’s cyber defense agency appears stuck in political chaos. First…
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Passwordless Authentication for WooCommerce with Adaptive MFA
Secure WooCommerce stores with passwordless login, adaptive MFA, and scalable authentication infrastructure for modern ecommerce applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/passwordless-authentication-for-woocommerce-with-adaptive-mfa/
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Check Point Unveils Secure AI Advisory Service to Help Enterprises Govern AI Adoption
Check Point Software has launched a new Secure AI Advisory Service designed to help organisations adopt artificial intelligence safely while maintaining governance, regulatory compliance, and risk control. As AI rapidly moves from experimental use cases to becoming a core part of enterprise infrastructure, many organisations are struggling to keep governance and oversight in step with…
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Plankey’s nomination as CISA director now in jeopardy
News that Sean Plankey has left his post at DHS comes amid rising risks to U.S. critical infrastructure from Iran-linked hackers and deep concerns about a weakened cybersecurity agency. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sean-plankey-cisa-dhs-controversy/813898/
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Versa stellt SASE-as-aLösung aus der EU für die EU vor
Versa Networks, Spezialist für Secure-Access-Service-Edge (SASE), bietet ab sofort eine gemanagte souveräne SASE-Lösung an, die komplett auf einer lokalen Infrastruktur bereitgestellt und von einer EU-Gesellschaft unter EU-Recht betrieben wird. Die gesamten Daten-, Kontroll- und Verwaltungsebenen befinden sich dabei in der EU. Auf diese Weise können durch Sovereign-SASE-as-a-Service Unternehmen jeder Größe ihre Cloud-Sicherheit effektiv verbessern und…
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Invisible Lifelines: DCIM Empowers Healthcare Teams
Hospital system downtime puts patient lives at immediate risk. Every second of network failure delays critical care and halts emergency operations. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software stops these dangerous outages before they happen. Healthcare teams rely on DCIM tools to monitor infrastructure health, predict system failures, and secure vital patient records. Real-time visibility into…
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Invisible Lifelines: DCIM Empowers Healthcare Teams
Hospital system downtime puts patient lives at immediate risk. Every second of network failure delays critical care and halts emergency operations. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software stops these dangerous outages before they happen. Healthcare teams rely on DCIM tools to monitor infrastructure health, predict system failures, and secure vital patient records. Real-time visibility into…
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Monitoring von Cloud-Datenbanken schafft Transparenz und Kontrolle
Die Datenspeicherung hat sich in den letzten Jahren erheblich verändert. In klassischen IT-Umgebungen waren Rechenzentren voller physischer Server in Racks, die viel Platz in klimatisierten Räumen beanspruchten und rund um die Uhr von Teams aus Datenbankadministratoren überwacht wurden. Im Fokus der aktuellen digitalen Infrastruktur steht jedoch das Management von Cloud-Datenbanken. Unternehmen verarbeiten Arbeitslasten in einem…
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Should Cloud Be Classed as Critical Infrastructure?
Tags: access, authentication, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, encryption, fido, finance, framework, governance, Hardware, healthcare, identity, incident, infrastructure, mfa, network, nis-2, radius, regulation, resilience, risk, saas, service, strategy, supply-chain, technologyShould Cloud Be Classed as Critical Infrastructure? madhav Thu, 03/05/2026 – 09:53 Over the past few years, large-scale cloud outages have demonstrated just how deeply digital services are woven into the fabric of modern society. When widely used cloud platforms experience disruption, the impact extends far beyond individual applications; banking services stall, transport systems falter,…
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Discover Exposed AI Infrastructure with Indusface WAS
Indusface WAS now detects exposed AI servers like Ollama across your attack surface, helping security teams identify publicly accessible AI infrastructure early. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/discover-exposed-ai-infrastructure-with-indusface-was/
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Discover Exposed AI Infrastructure with Indusface WAS
Indusface WAS now detects exposed AI servers like Ollama across your attack surface, helping security teams identify publicly accessible AI infrastructure early. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/discover-exposed-ai-infrastructure-with-indusface-was/
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That attractive online ad might be a malware trap
Malware increasingly travels through the infrastructure that delivers online advertising. The Media Trust’s Global Report on Digital Trust, Ad Integrity, and the Protection of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/05/the-media-trust-ad-malware-risks-report/