Tag: intelligence
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Futurum Signal is Live: Real-Time Intelligence for Cyber Defenders
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, intelligence, phishing, ransomware, tactics, threat, update, zero-dayIn cybersecurity, timing is everything. Threats don’t wait for quarterly analyst updates, and adversaries don’t schedule their attacks to match publication calendars. We live in a world where zero-days drop overnight, AI-powered phishing campaigns spin up in hours, and ransomware operators pivot their tactics daily. In this kind of environment, static analyst reports are less..…
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Experts Find AI Browsers Can Be Tricked by PromptFix Exploit to Run Malicious Hidden Prompts
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a new prompt injection technique called PromptFix that tricks a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) model into carrying out intended actions by embedding the malicious instruction inside a fake CAPTCHA check on a web page.Described by Guardio Labs an “AI-era take on the ClickFix scam,” the attack technique demonstrates how AI-driven browsers,…
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The New Frontier: Why You Can’t Secure AI Without Securing APIs
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, business, cybersecurity, data, exploit, injection, intelligence, LLM, risk, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThe release of a new KuppingerCole Leadership Compass is always a significant event for the cybersecurity industry, offering a vendor-neutral view of the market’s current state. The 2025 edition, focusing on API Security and Management, is critical as it arrives at a pivotal moment for technology. It clearly presents a fact many organizations are just…
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The New Frontier: Why You Can’t Secure AI Without Securing APIs
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, business, cybersecurity, data, exploit, injection, intelligence, LLM, risk, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThe release of a new KuppingerCole Leadership Compass is always a significant event for the cybersecurity industry, offering a vendor-neutral view of the market’s current state. The 2025 edition, focusing on API Security and Management, is critical as it arrives at a pivotal moment for technology. It clearly presents a fact many organizations are just…
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Russian state-sponsored espionage group Static Tundra compromises unpatched end-of-life network devices
A Russian state-sponsored group, Static Tundra, is exploiting an old Cisco IOS vulnerability to compromise unpatched network devices worldwide, targeting key sectors for intelligence gathering. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/static-tundra/
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Russian state-sponsored espionage group Static Tundra compromises unpatched end-of-life network devices
A Russian state-sponsored group, Static Tundra, is exploiting an old Cisco IOS vulnerability to compromise unpatched network devices worldwide, targeting key sectors for intelligence gathering. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/static-tundra/
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Hackers Exploit Apache ActiveMQ Flaw to Breach Cloud Linux Servers
Tags: access, apache, attack, breach, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, intelligence, linux, threat, update, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign where hackers exploiting a critical Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability are taking the unusual step of patching the security flaw after gaining access to victim systems. The Red Canary Threat Intelligence team observed this counterintuitive behavior across dozens of compromised cloud-based Linux servers, revealing a strategic approach to maintaining…
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UK Retreats on Apple Encryption Backdoor Demand Following US Pressure
US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, stated that her government persuaded the UK to withdraw its controversial demand First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-retreats-apple-encryption/
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Combining AI and APIs to close the risk visibility gap: A strategic framework
API integrations have become the backbone of modern digital interactions, yet they also introduce vulnerabilities that can be exploited if left unchecked. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and application programming interfaces (APIs) offers a promising solution to what many refer to as the “risk visibility gap.” This critical gap is defined as the difference…The…
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Google spins up agentic SOC to speed up incident management
Google Cloud elaborates on its vision for securing artificial intelligence unveiling new protections and capabilities across its product suite. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366629693/Google-spins-up-agentic-SOC-to-speed-up-incident-management
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US Intel Chief Celebrates UK Retreat on Apple Backdoor Order
Tulsi Gabbard Takes Credit After Apparent British Reversal of Backdoor Request. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the United Kingdom has apparently reversed course on a demand for Apple to provide the government with a backdoor into its advanced iCloud encrypted protections following growing criticism from U.S. lawmakers and privacy advocates. First seen…
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Agentic AI, Apple Intelligence, EV Chargers: Everyday Cybersecurity Peril Abounds for Businesses
Cybersecurity risks can come from everywhere, as these riveting Dark Reading News Desk videos detail. Check out Part 1 of our broadcast coverage of the top research presented at Black Hat USA 2025. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/agentic-ai-apple-intelligence-ev-chargers
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UK abandons Apple backdoor demand after US diplomatic pressure
The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted cloud systems following months of diplomatic pressure from the United States, according to a statement from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard announced the decision Monday on X, stating that the U.S. government had worked closely with British partners…
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Surge in Scans From Hacked Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis Routers
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant increase in malicious scanning activities originating from compromised consumer and enterprise networking equipment, with particular focus on Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis router models. The Shadowserver Foundation, a prominent threat intelligence organization, has reported observing unusual scanning patterns that suggest widespread compromise of these networking devices. Security analysts are tracking…
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Surge in Scans From Hacked Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis Routers
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant increase in malicious scanning activities originating from compromised consumer and enterprise networking equipment, with particular focus on Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis router models. The Shadowserver Foundation, a prominent threat intelligence organization, has reported observing unusual scanning patterns that suggest widespread compromise of these networking devices. Security analysts are tracking…
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UK ‘agrees to drop’ demand over Apple iCloud encryption, US intelligence head claims
The United Kingdom is backing down from a controversial legal demand targeting Apple, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claimed on social media. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-agrees-drop-apple-encryption
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Singapore issues critical alert on Dire Wolf ransomware targeting global tech and manufacturing firms
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, business, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, email, endpoint, extortion, insurance, intelligence, leak, malicious, mfa, msp, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, updateRipple effects on global enterprises: The global business fallout of Dire Wolf ransomware attacks is significant and poses a multi-layered, high-impact threat to global enterprises.”Its attacks directly disrupt operations and supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and tech, leading to production delays, revenue loss, and downstream customer impact,” said Manish Rawat, analyst at TechInsights. “Financial impact…
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U.K. Government Drops Apple Encryption Backdoor Order After U.S. Civil Liberties Pushback
The U.K. government has apparently abandoned its plans to force Apple to weaken encryption protections and include a backdoor that would have enabled access to the protected data of U.S. citizens.U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, in a statement posted on X, said the U.S. government had been working with its partners with…
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Microsoft Defender AI Can Detect Plaintext Credentials in Active Directory
Tags: ai, attack, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, intelligence, microsoft, vulnerabilityMicrosoft has unveiled a new AI-powered security capability that addresses one of cybersecurity’s most persistent vulnerabilities: plaintext credentials stored in Active Directory systems. The enhanced Microsoft Defender feature uses sophisticated artificial intelligence to detect exposed credentials with unprecedented precision, helping organizations eliminate a critical attack vector that has plagued enterprise environments. Widespread Credential Exposure Problem…
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7 signs it’s time for a managed security service provider
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, incident, incident response, intelligence, mitigation, monitoring, mssp, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management2. Your security team is wasting time addressing and evaluating alerts: When your SOC team is ignoring 300 daily alerts and manually triaging what should be automated, that’s your cue to consider an MSSP, says Toby Basalla, founder and principal data consultant at data consulting firm Synthelize.When confusion reigns, who in the SOC team knows…
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Inside the Jailbreak Methods Beating GPT-5 Safety Guardrails
Experts Say AI Model Makers Are Prioritizing Profit Over Security. Hackers don’t need the deep pockets of a nation-state to break GPT-5, OpenAI’s new flagship model. Analysis from artificial intelligence security researchers finds a few well-placed hyphens are enough to convince the large language model into breaking safeguards against adversarial prompts. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Ganzheitlicher Ansatz für die IT-Sicherheit
Für eine effektive Verteidigung sind integrierte, sorgfältig geplante und implementierte Strategien erforderlich. Zero Trust, Threat-Intelligence, Mitarbeitersensibilisierung und die Einführung vertrauenswürdiger Lösungen sind nur einige der Eckpfeiler einer effizienten Strategie. Der zunehmende Einsatz von KI bei Cybercrimes hat das Bedrohungsszenario komplexer gemacht. Bereits im Jahr 2023 sorgte der Fall eines Mitarbeiters eines britischen Unternehmens für… First…
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Police & Government Email Access for Sale on Dark Web
Cybercriminals are auctioning off live email credentials, giving other criminals access to sensitive systems, confidential intelligence, and, potentially, a higher success rate than ever. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/government-email-sale-dark-web
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Fortinet SSL VPNs Hit by Global Brute-Force Wave Before Attackers Shift to FortiManager
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a “significant spike” in brute-force traffic aimed at Fortinet SSL VPN devices.The coordinated activity, per threat intelligence firm GreyNoise, was observed on August 3, 2025, with over 780 unique IP addresses participating in the effort.As many as 56 unique IP addresses have been detected over the past 24 hours. All…
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Workday research: 75% of employees will work with artificial intelligence, but not for it
Workday research finds 75% of workers like AI as a teammate, but only 30% want AI to be the boss. Trust in the technology may grow with use, but human focus, clear roles and governance are key First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366629115/Workday-research-75-of-employees-will-work-with-artificial-intelligence-but-not-for-it
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Financial Services Could Be Next in Line for ShinyHunters
New threat intelligence points to targeting of financial services and technology sectors by ShinyHunters group First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/financial-services-next-line/
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SOCRadar Launches Agentic Threat Intelligence Platform
At Black Hat USA, which took place last week, SOCRadar launched SOCRadar Agentic Threat Intelligence. The new platform automates threat intelligence through the deployment of autonomous AI agents that proactively detect, analyse, and respond to external threats with minimal human intervention and unmatched speed and accuracy. SOCRadar Agentic Threat Intelligence is a proactive approach to…
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SOCRadar Launches Agentic Threat Intelligence Platform
At Black Hat USA, which took place last week, SOCRadar launched SOCRadar Agentic Threat Intelligence. The new platform automates threat intelligence through the deployment of autonomous AI agents that proactively detect, analyse, and respond to external threats with minimal human intervention and unmatched speed and accuracy. SOCRadar Agentic Threat Intelligence is a proactive approach to…