Tag: intelligence
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SpyCloud Report: 2/3 Orgs Extremely Concerned About Identity Attacks Yet Major Blind Spots Persist
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, endpoint, government, identity, intelligence, jobs, malware, monitoring, ransomware, risk, theft, threat57% lack strong capabilities to invalidate exposed sessionsNearly two-thirds lack repeatable remediation workflowsAbout two-thirds do not have formal investigation protocolsLess than 20% can automate identity remediation across systemsOnly 19% of organizations have automated identity remediation processes in place. The rest rely on case-by-case investigation or incomplete playbooks that leave gaps attackers can exploit.”The defense mission…
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SpyCloud Report: 2/3 Orgs Extremely Concerned About Identity Attacks Yet Major Blind Spots Persist
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, endpoint, government, identity, intelligence, jobs, malware, monitoring, ransomware, risk, theft, threat57% lack strong capabilities to invalidate exposed sessionsNearly two-thirds lack repeatable remediation workflowsAbout two-thirds do not have formal investigation protocolsLess than 20% can automate identity remediation across systemsOnly 19% of organizations have automated identity remediation processes in place. The rest rely on case-by-case investigation or incomplete playbooks that leave gaps attackers can exploit.”The defense mission…
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New XCSSET Malware Variant Targets macOS App Developers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced variant of the XCSSET malware specifically targeting macOS developers through infected Xcode projects, introducing sophisticated clipboard hijacking and enhanced data exfiltration capabilities. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified yet another XCSSET variant in the wild that introduces further updates and new modules beyond those detailed in previous security analyses. The…
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Microsoft warns of new XCSSET macOS malware variant targeting Xcode devs
Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been detected in limited attacks, incorporating several new features, including enhanced browser targeting, clipboard hijacking, and improved persistence mechanisms. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-new-xcsset-macos-malware-variant-targeting-xcode-devs/
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Salesforce Patches Critical ForcedLeak Bug Exposing CRM Data via AI Prompt Injection
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical flaw impacting Salesforce Agentforce, a platform for building artificial intelligence (AI) agents, that could allow attackers to potentially exfiltrate sensitive data from its customer relationship management (CRM) tool by means of an indirect prompt injection.The vulnerability has been codenamed ForcedLeak (CVSS score: 9.4) by Noma Security, First seen on…
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Hackers Use AI-Generated Code to Obfuscate Payloads and Bypass Traditional Defenses
A recent credential phishing campaign detected by Microsoft Threat Intelligence used AI-generated code within an SVG file to disguise malicious behavior. While the novel obfuscation techniques showcased attacker ingenuity, AI-powered defenses successfully blocked the attack”, underscoring that AI-augmented threats remain detectable when defenders adapt analytic strategies. On August 18, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a targeted…
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Hackers Use AI-Generated Code to Obfuscate Payloads and Bypass Traditional Defenses
A recent credential phishing campaign detected by Microsoft Threat Intelligence used AI-generated code within an SVG file to disguise malicious behavior. While the novel obfuscation techniques showcased attacker ingenuity, AI-powered defenses successfully blocked the attack”, underscoring that AI-augmented threats remain detectable when defenders adapt analytic strategies. On August 18, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a targeted…
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Constella Intelligence Appoints Andres Andreu as Chief Executive Officer
Industry veteran and recognized security leader to guide Constella’s next phase of growth in identity risk intelligence. Constella Intelligence, a global leader in identity risk intelligence, today announced the appointment of Andres Andreu as Chief Executive Officer. Andres succeeds Kevin Senator, who has stepped down from the role. Andres previously served as Constella’s Chief Operating……
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Thales Named a Leader in the Data Security Posture Management Market
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, finance, GDPR, google, Hardware, identity, intelligence, law, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, toolThales Named a Leader in the Data Security Posture Management Market madhav Thu, 09/25/2025 – 06:15 Most breaches begin with the same blind spot: organizations don’t know precisely what data they hold, or how exposed it is. Value and risk sit side by side. Data Security Todd Moore – Global VP of Data Security Products…
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Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Targeting Telecommunications Infrastructure to Steal Sensitive Data
Tags: china, communications, cyber, data, espionage, exploit, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, network, threatChinese state-sponsored cyber threat group Salt Typhoon has intensified long-term espionage operations against global telecommunications infrastructure, according to recent legal and intelligence reporting. Aligned with the Ministry of State Security (MSS) and active since at least 2019, Salt Typhoon has systematically exploited network edge devices to establish deep persistence and exfiltrate highly sensitive communications metadata,…
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Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Targeting Telecommunications Infrastructure to Steal Sensitive Data
Tags: china, communications, cyber, data, espionage, exploit, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, network, threatChinese state-sponsored cyber threat group Salt Typhoon has intensified long-term espionage operations against global telecommunications infrastructure, according to recent legal and intelligence reporting. Aligned with the Ministry of State Security (MSS) and active since at least 2019, Salt Typhoon has systematically exploited network edge devices to establish deep persistence and exfiltrate highly sensitive communications metadata,…
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Hacker umgehen immer häufiger MFA
Der Sicherheitsanbieter Ontinue hat seinen Threat Intelligence Report für die erste Hälfte des Jahres 2025 veröffentlicht. Die Analyse zeigt: Cyberkriminelle nutzen Schwachstellen heute schneller und professioneller aus als je zuvor. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/hacker-umgehen-haeufiger-mfa
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BRICKSTORM Backdoor Hits Tech and Legal Firms with Stealthy New Campaign
Persistent, stealthy, and cross-platform, the BRICKSTORM backdoor has emerged as a significant threat to U.S. technology and legal organizations. Tracked by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and investigated by Mandiant Consulting, BRICKSTORM campaigns have maintained undetected access for an average of 393 days, targeting legal services firms, SaaS providers, BPOs, and technology companies to harvest…
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Hacker umgehen immer häufiger MFA
Der Sicherheitsanbieter Ontinue hat seinen Threat Intelligence Report für die erste Hälfte des Jahres 2025 veröffentlicht. Die Analyse zeigt: Cyberkriminelle nutzen Schwachstellen heute schneller und professioneller aus als je zuvor. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/hacker-umgehen-haeufiger-mfa
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BRICKSTORM Backdoor Hits Tech and Legal Firms with Stealthy New Campaign
Persistent, stealthy, and cross-platform, the BRICKSTORM backdoor has emerged as a significant threat to U.S. technology and legal organizations. Tracked by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and investigated by Mandiant Consulting, BRICKSTORM campaigns have maintained undetected access for an average of 393 days, targeting legal services firms, SaaS providers, BPOs, and technology companies to harvest…
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Salesforce shifts focus from AI models to agentic AI
Rather than being preoccupied with large language models, Salesforce is now focused on building AI agents, with an eye on achieving what it calls ‘enterprise general intelligence’ First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366631752/Salesforce-shifts-focus-from-AI-models-to-agentic-AI
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Salesforce shifts focus from AI models to agentic AI
Rather than being preoccupied with large language models, Salesforce is now focused on building AI agents, with an eye on achieving what it calls ‘enterprise general intelligence’ First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366631752/Salesforce-shifts-focus-from-AI-models-to-agentic-AI
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US-Geheimdienst zerschlägt SIM-Server-Netzwerk, die New Yorks Mobilfunknetze bedrohen
Tags: intelligenceDer amerikanische Geheimdienst (US Secret Service) hat ein geheimes Netzwerk, bestehend aus über 300 SIM-Servern mit hunderten von SIM-Karten, welches über New York verstreut war, zerschlagen. Diese SIM-Server hätten die Mobilfunkstationen in New York, wo die Vereinten Nationen angesiedelt sind, … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/24/us-geheimdienst-zerschlaegt-bedrohung-durch-sim-server-farm/
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OpenAI Fixes Gmail Data Flaw in ChatGPT Agent
Attackers Could Siphon Gmail Data Unnoticed From Users Who Let AI Tool Access Email. OpenAI patched a flaw in ChatGPT’s Deep Research agent that could have enabled hackers to extract Gmail data without the user’s knowledge. Radware researchers said the flaw affected subscribers who authorized the artificial intelligence tool to access their email accounts. First…
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U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN
The U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday said it took down a network of electronic devices located across the New York tri-state area that were used to threaten U.S. government officials and posed an imminent threat to national security.”This protective intelligence investigation led to the discovery of more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM…
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AI ‘Gold Rush’ Demands Calculated Security Approaches
Cloudflare’s Christian Reilly on Practical AI Security, Extreme AI Implementation. Christian Reilly, field CTO at Cloudflare, shares how organizations can harness artificial intelligence technology while maintaining security. He warns against extreme AI approaches and emphasizes practical security measures for enterprise adoption. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ai-gold-rush-demands-calculated-security-approaches-a-29505
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U.S. Secret Service Shuts Down 300 SIM Servers and 100K SIM Cards Disabling Cell Towers
The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a sophisticated network of electronic devices scattered across the New York tri-state area. These devices posed an imminent threat to protective operations for senior government officials. During a protective intelligence investigation, agents identified over 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards deployed at multiple locations. The servers and…
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6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, network, phishing, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training2. Machine-learning generative adversarial networks: Michel Sahyoun, chief solutions architect with cybersecurity technology firm NopalCyber, recommends using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create, as well as protect against, highly sophisticated previously unseen cyberattacks. “This technique enables cybersecurity systems to learn and adapt by training against a very large number of simulated threats,” he says.GANs allow…
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6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, network, phishing, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training2. Machine-learning generative adversarial networks: Michel Sahyoun, chief solutions architect with cybersecurity technology firm NopalCyber, recommends using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create, as well as protect against, highly sophisticated previously unseen cyberattacks. “This technique enables cybersecurity systems to learn and adapt by training against a very large number of simulated threats,” he says.GANs allow…
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Microsoft DCU’s Takedown of RaccoonO365
When I saw the name of the Microsoft Digital Crime Unit’s latest target, “RaccoonO365” I probably reacted to it differently than most. With the help of a friend in Lagos, we’ve been watching the money launderers and things have reached a point that they now refer to what we previously called “Business Email Compromise” or…
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Zero Trust: Strengths and Limitations in the AI Attack Era
Zero Trust could help organizations fight back against attackers who use artificial intelligence, but new threats will require the architecture to evolve. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/zero-trust-strengths-and-limitations-in-the-ai-attack-era
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Closing the Visibility Gap: Corporate Exposure Analytics in the Infostealer Era
Co-authored by Constella Intelligence and Kineviz As infostealer malware continues to scale in reach, automation, and precision, organizations face an increasingly urgent challenge: a lack of comprehensive visibility across their identity exposure landscape. While credential leaks and cookie thefts are often detected in isolation, without centralized and time-aware analytics, security teams cannot understand the true extent……
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Unit 221B raises $5M to help track and disrupt today’s top hacking groups
The seed funding raise will help Unit 221B expand its threat intelligence platform, which tracks the English-speaking youth hacking phenomenon. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/unit-221b-raises-5-million-to-help-track-and-disrupt-todays-top-hacking-groups/