Tag: intelligence
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Poor DNS hygiene is leading to domain hijacking: Report
Tags: attack, authentication, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, detection, dns, email, exploit, incident response, intelligence, threat, toolDNS hijacking comes in many forms: DNS hijacking comes in many forms. In 2019, CSO inteviewed Paul Vixie, a DNS system contributor, about the need to strengthen security. We later wrote about the problem of abandoned domain names. And things haven’t changed a lot since then. Most CISOs may be familiar with typosquatting, where “firm.com”…
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CloudSEK Secures $19M to Advance Predictive Cyber Threat Intelligence
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cloudsek-secures-19m-to-advance-predictive-cyber-threat-intelligence
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How hospitality companies can stay ahead of cyberattacks this summer
Hotels are a popular target for cyberattacks, but industry collaboration and intelligence sharing can serve as defense mechanisms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/hotel-cyberattack-prevention-oped/748610/
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74 Prozent der deutschen Unternehmen nennen rasanten KI-Fortschritt als Sicherheitsrisiko im Zusammenhang mit GenAI
Thales veröffentlicht seinen . Der jährliche Bericht informiert über die neuesten Datensicherheitsbedrohungen, Trends und aktuelle Themen der Cybersicherheit. Er basiert auf einer von S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research durchgeführten Umfrage unter mehr als 3.100 IT- und Sicherheitsexpertinnen und -experten in 20 Ländern und 15 Branchen. Der diesjährige Bericht zeigt, dass […] First seen on…
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Chinese cyber spooks lure laid-off US government workers
A Washington DC-based think tank has published evidence that Chinese intelligence services have been running a network of digital ‘front’ companies targeting laid-off government workers as recruits First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366624172/Chinese-cyber-spooks-lure-laid-off-US-government-workers
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Investigating Cobalt Strike Beacons Using Shodan: A Researcher’s Guide
Security researcher has revealed a robust method for gathering threat intelligence on Cobalt Strike beacons using Shodan and PowerShell, filling the gap left by the popular @cobaltstrikebot Twitter account that went offline in June 2023. The technique allows security professionals to independently collect valuable configuration data from active Cobalt Strike servers, specifically focusing on beacon…
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Google Reveals Hackers Targeting US Following UK Retailer Attacks
The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) recently revealed that the well-known hacker collective UNC3944, which also overlaps with the widely publicized Scattered Spider, is a persistent and dynamic cyberthreat. Initially focused on telecommunications for SIM swap operations, UNC3944 has since pivoted to ransomware and data theft extortion tactics since early 2023, casting a wider net…
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France rejects Telegram CEO’s accusations of Romanian election interference
France’s foreign ministry said it “categorically rejects” a statement by Telegram’s Pavel Durov that French intelligence had asked him to ban conservative voices in Romania ahead of its elections. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/france-rejects-durov-telegram-accusations-romania-election
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CISA Defends Critical Infrastructure With Early Cyber Alerts
Executive Director Bridget Bean on How Proactive Alerts Prevented $8.7B in Damages. As state-sponsored threats become increasingly aggressive, CISA is scaling its proactive cyber defense efforts. Through real-time threat intelligence, joint task forces and pre-emptive alerts, it is shielding critical infrastructure from state-sponsored and ransomware-driven attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisa-defends-critical-infrastructure-early-cyber-alerts-a-28426
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Coordinated Intelligence: The Next Frontier for Onchain AI Agents
Disciplined, well-trained, and well-equipped, AI agents are digital soldiers. They operate independently to carry out their orders, working… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/coordinated-intelligence-frontier-onchain-ai-agents/
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Most firms not tapping cloud’s full potential
Organisations have not fully leveraged the full potential of cloud and must navigate emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, multicloud complexity and security perceptions to stay competitive First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366624039/Gartner-Most-firms-not-tapping-clouds-full-potential
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New ModiLoader Malware Campaign Targets Windows PCs, Harvesting User Credentials
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has recently uncovered a malicious campaign distributing ModiLoader (also known as DBatLoader) malware through phishing emails. These emails, crafted in Turkish and impersonating a Turkish bank, urge recipients to open a malicious attachment under the guise of checking their transaction history. Inside the compressed RAR file lies a BAT script…
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Drastischer Anstieg von DDoS-Angriffen in der DACH-Region setzt sich fort
Der aktuelle NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report für die zweite Jahreshälfte 2024 dokumentiert eine dramatische Verschärfung der Cyberbedrohungslage in der gesamten DACH-Region [1]. Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz bleiben bevorzugte Angriffsziele für DDoS-Attacken, wobei Deutschland mit 309.603 Angriffen erneut klar an der Spitze liegt mit mehr als dem Zehnfachen der Angriffe in Österreich (28.161… First…
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BSidesLV24 GroundFloor Discover The Hidden Vulnerability Intelligence Within CISA’s KEV Catalog
Author/Presenter: Glenn Thorpe Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/bsideslv24-groundfloor-discover-the-hidden-vulnerability-intelligence-within-cisas-kev-catalog/
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Former U.S. Govt Employees Targeted by Chinese Intelligence
Report Uncovered Malicious Fake Job Network Operated by a Chinese Company. Recently laid off U.S. federal government officials are being targeted by Chinese intelligence through a network of front companies purporting to offer consulting work. Reports that foreign adversaries intended to recruit former officials began as soon as the administration intentions became apparent. First seen…
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Orca Security Acquires Opus to Gain AI Agent Orchestration Technology
Orca Security this week revealed it has acquired Opus to gain access to technologies capable of orchestrating artificial intelligence (AI) agents that are trained to automate a range of cybersecurity tasks. Opus previously has been employing that core capability to drive a vulnerability management platform that Orca Security now plans to sunset. Orca Security CEO..…
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SHARED INTEL QA: AI in the SOC isn’t all about speed, it’s more so about smoothing process
The SOC has long been the enterprise’s first line of defense. But despite years of investment in threat feeds and automation platforms, the same question persists: why does intelligence still struggle to translate into timely action? Related: IBM makes the “¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/shared-intel-qa-ai-in-the-soc-isnt-all-about-speed-its-more-so-about-smoothing-process/
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Chinese Agent Impersonate as Stanford Student For Intelligence Gathering
Chinese intelligence operative posing as a Stanford University student has been uncovered following an investigation into suspicious approaches made to students conducting China-related research. The agent, using the alias >>Charles Chen,
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AI in the Cloud: The Rising Tide of Security and Privacy Risks
Over half of firms adopted AI in 2024, but cloud tools like Azure OpenAI raise growing concerns over data security and privacy risks. As enterprises embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and accelerate decision-making, a growing number are turning to cloud-based platforms like Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and Google Bard. In 2024 alone, over…
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After helping Russia on the ground North Korea targets Ukraine with cyberespionage
Tags: credentials, cyber, cyberespionage, email, government, hacker, identity, intelligence, korea, microsoft, north-korea, phishing, resilience, risk, russia, ukraineCredential harvesting: Before the phishing emails, the same Ukrainian government entities were targeted with email alerts impersonating Microsoft and claiming unusual sign-in activity was detected on their accounts. The victims were asked to perform identity verification by clicking on a button, which took them to credential harvesting pages.The Proofpoint researchers didn’t manage to obtain any…
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Ban sales of gear from China’s TP-Link, Republican lawmakers tell Trump administration
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton and 16 other GOP lawmakers wrote this week to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, saying his department should block future sales of TP-Link’s popular small office/home office (SOHO) internet routers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/republican-lawmakers-call-for-tp-link-ban
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Meta to Train AI on E.U. User Data From May 27 Without Consent; Noyb Threatens Lawsuit
Austrian privacy non-profit noyb (none of your business) has sent Meta’s Irish headquarters a cease-and-desist letter, threatening the company with a class action lawsuit if it proceeds with its plans to train users’ data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models without an explicit opt-in.The move comes weeks after the social media behemoth announced its…
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Xanthorox Emerging BlackHat AI Tool Empowering Hackers in Phishing and Malware Campaigns
Tags: ai, conference, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, github, hacker, intelligence, malware, phishing, toolArtificial intelligence platform named Xanthorox has emerged as a potent new tool for cybercriminals, enabling the automated generation of phishing campaigns, malware, and hyperrealistic deepfakes. Unlike traditional dark-web tools restricted to hidden forums, Xanthorox’s developer openly advertises its capabilities on public platforms like GitHub, YouTube, and Telegram while accepting cryptocurrency payments for access. Cybersecurity experts…
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Google says hackers behind UK retail cyber campaign now also targeting US
“US retailers should take note” of recent cyberattacks on British companies, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, as the financially motivated collective known as Scattered Spider appears to be connected. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/scattered-spider-suspected-retail-hackers-google-alert
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How One Leaked Credential Can Expose a Threat Actor
The Power of One: From Leaked Credential to Campaign Attribution Attribution has always been the elusive prize in threat intelligence. The question every CISO wants answered after an attack: “Who did this?” Historically, attribution required heavy resources, deep visibility, and sometimes even luck. But in today’s world of digital risk intelligence, one leaked credential can……
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TA406 Hackers Target Government Entities to Steal Login Credentials
Tags: attack, credentials, cyber, government, hacker, intelligence, login, malware, north-korea, phishing, russia, threat, ukraineThe North Korean state-sponsored threat actor TA406, also tracked as Opal Sleet and Konni, has set its sights on Ukrainian government entities. Proofpoint researchers have uncovered a dual-pronged offensive involving both credential harvesting and malware deployment through highly targeted phishing campaigns. The likely objective of these attacks is to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian…
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Google Threat Intelligence Releases Actionable Threat Hunting Technique for Malicious .desktop Files
Google Threat Intelligence has unveiled a series of sophisticated threat hunting techniques to detect malicious .desktop files, a novel attack vector leveraged by threat actors to compromise systems. Initially documented by Zscaler researchers in 2023, this technique involves the abuse of .desktop files-plain text configuration files used to define application launch behavior in Linux desktop…
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Was ist Threat-Intelligence
Threat-Intelligence ist die strukturierte Sammlung, Auswertung und Analyse von Informationen über aktuelle und potenzielle Cyberbedrohungen. Ziel ist es, Organisationen dabei zu unterstützen, sich proaktiv vor Angriffen zu schützen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen gezielter einzusetzen, um schnell auf Vorfälle zu reagieren. Typen von Threat-Intelligence Typ Beschreibung Taktisch Informationen über Techniken, Taktiken und Prozeduren (TTPs) von Angreifern. Operativ…
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Threat Actors Exploit AI and LLM Tools for Offensive Cyber Operations
A recent report from the S2W Threat Intelligence Center, TALON, sheds light on the escalating misuse of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) by threat actors on the dark web for malicious cyber operations. As LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek grow in capability, they are increasingly weaponized as offensive tools for exploit generation,…