Tag: network
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NDSS 2025 LLMPirate: LLMs For Black-box Hardware IP Piracy
Tags: attack, conference, detection, firmware, Hardware, Internet, LLM, mitigation, network, software, vulnerabilitySession 8C: Hard & Firmware Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Vasudev Gohil (Texas A&M University), Matthew DeLorenzo (Texas A&M University), Veera Vishwa Achuta Sai Venkat Nallam (Texas A&M University), Joey See (Texas A&M University), Jeyavijayan Rajendran (Texas A&M University) PAPER LLMPirate: LLMs for Black-box Hardware IP Piracy The rapid advancement of large language models (LLMs)…
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UK Probes X Over AI Deepfake Porn
Elon Musk’s Social Media Network Faces Mounting Backlash from Governments. The British communications regulator is formally investigating social media network X over the willingness of its Grok AI to let users virtually undress people, including minors. Ofcom said Monday that will probe whether X is complying with the Online Safety Act. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Palo Alto Networks Introduces New Vibe Coding Security Governance Framework
Researchers at Palo Alto’s Unit 42 have outlined a list of recommended security controls for vibe coding tools First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/palo-alto-networks-vibe-coding/
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NDSS 2025 Mens Sana In Corpore Sano: Sound Firmware Corpora For Vulnerability Research
Session 8C: Hard & Firmware Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: René Helmke (Fraunhofer FKIE), Elmar Padilla (Fraunhofer FKIE, Germany), Nils Aschenbruck (University of Osnabrück) PAPER Mens Sana In Corpore Sano: Sound Firmware Corpora for Vulnerability Research Firmware corpora for vulnerability research should be scientifically sound. Yet, several practical challenges complicate the creation of sound corpora:…
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Criminal Networks Get a Boost from New Pig-Butchering-asService Toolkits
The scam industry has undergone massive transformations over the past decade. The cliché image of the once-iconic Nigerian prince duping Westerners from a local cybercafé is now obsolete. One of the key drivers fueling the ongoing sha zhu pan (pig butchering) epidemic is the emergence of service providers supplying criminal networks with the tools, infrastructure,…
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Dutch court sentences hacker who used port systems to smuggle cocaine to 7 years
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled Friday that the man played a central technical role in a criminal network that exploited port computer systems in 2020 and 2021, allowing traffickers to move drugs through Europe’s logistics hubs without detection. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/dutch-court-sentences-hacker-who-smuggled-cocaine-ports
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Shai-Hulud & Co.: Die Supply Chain als Achillesferse
Tags: access, ai, application-security, backdoor, ciso, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, data, github, Hardware, infrastructure, kritis, kubernetes, LLM, monitoring, network, nis-2, programming, resilience, risk, rust, sbom, software, spyware, strategy, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityEgal, ob React2Shell, Shai-Hulud oder XZ Utils: Die Sicherheit der Software-Supply-Chain wird durch zahlreiche Risiken gefährdet.Heutige Anwendungen basieren auf zahlreichen Komponenten, von denen jede zusammen mit den Entwicklungsumgebungen selbst eine Angriffsfläche darstellt. Unabhängig davon, ob Unternehmen Code intern entwickeln oder sich auf Drittanbieter verlassen, sollten CISOs, Sicherheitsexperten und Entwickler der Software-Supply-Chain besondere Aufmerksamkeit schenken.Zu den…
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Europol and Spanish Police arrest 34 in crackdown on Black Axe criminal network
Europol announced the arrest of 34 suspected Black Axe members in Spain during a joint operation with Spanish and European law enforcement. Europol announced the arrest of 34 suspects in Spain linked to the Black Axe criminal network, following a joint operation by Spanish police, Bavarian authorities, and Europol, with most arrests in Seville. >>The…
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Palo Alto Networks Defines SHIELD Framework to Secure Vibecoding
Discover Palo Alto Networks’ SHIELD framework for securing applications developed with vibecoding techniques, outlining essential best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/palo-alto-networks-defines-shield-framework-to-secure-vibecoding/
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Malicious npm packages target the n8n automation platform in a supply chain attack
Tags: attack, automation, detection, infrastructure, malicious, monitoring, network, risk, service, supply-chainTips for reducing risks: Workflow automation platforms like n8n are widely adopted for their capability to let teams link disparate systems without hand-coding every integration. But the community node ecosystem depends on npm packages and, therefore, inherits associated risks.To mitigate exposure, Endor Labs researchers recommended measures such as preferring built-in integrations over community nodes, auditing…
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Iran-linked MuddyWater APT deploys Rust-based implant in latest campaign
Rust offers evasion advantages: CloudSEK researchers said RustyWater was developed in Rust, which they said is increasingly used by malware authors for its memory safety features and cross-platform capabilities, according to the blog post. Other state-sponsored groups, including Russia’s Gossamer Bear and China-linked actors, have also deployed Rust-based malware in recent campaigns, according to security…
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Cyber fraud network behind Euro5,93 million in losses dismantled in Spain
The Spanish National Police (PolicÃa Nacional), working closely with the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) and with support from Europol, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/12/europol-black-axe-criminal-organization/
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Researchers Uncover Service Providers Fueling Industrial-Scale Pig Butchering Fraud
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on two service providers that supply online criminal networks with the necessary tools and infrastructure to fuel the pig butchering-as-a-service (PBaaS) economy.At least since 2016, Chinese-speaking criminal groups have erected industrial-scale scam centers across Southeast Asia, creating special economic zones that are devoted to fraudulent investment First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Researchers Uncover 28 Unique IPs and 85 Domains Hosting Carding Markets
Between July and December 2025, cybersecurity firm Team Cymru conducted an extensive analysis of carding infrastructure, revealing a sophisticated network comprising 28 unique IP addresses and 85 domains that actively host illicit carding markets and forums. The research employed technical fingerprinting methods crucial for financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and fraud fusion centers working to…
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Massive Instagram Data Scare Ties 17.5M Accounts to Leak, But Meta Denies Breach
A major cybersecurity scare has put Instagram, one of the world’s largest social networks, under intense scrutiny after millions of users globally reported unexpected password reset emails, fueling fears of a large-scale data breach. While evidence of leaked account data has surfaced, Instagram’s parent company Meta insists that its systems were not compromised and that……
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NDSS 2025 EMIRIS: Eavesdropping On Iris Information Via Electromagnetic Side Channel
Session 8B: Electromagnetic Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Wenhao Li (Shandong University), Jiahao Wang (Shandong University), Guoming Zhang (Shandong University), Yanni Yang (Shandong University), Riccardo Spolaor (Shandong University), Xiuzhen Cheng (Shandong University), Pengfei Hu (Shandong University) PAPER EMIRIS: Eavesdropping On Iris Information Via Electromagnetic Side Channel Iris recognition is one of the most secure biometric…
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Spain arrests 34 suspects linked to Black Axe cyber crime
Authorities in Spain have arrested 34 individuals allegedly part of a criminal network involved in cyber fraud and believed to be connected to the Black Axe group responsible for illicit activities across Europe. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-34-suspects-linked-to-black-axe-cyber-crime/
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Salt Typhoon Hackers Hit Congressional Emails in New Breach
Staff Working on China, Intel, Military Oversight Targeted in Espionage Operation. U.S. officials are probing a suspected Chinese cyber campaign tied to Salt Typhoon that breached congressional staff email systems supporting national security committees, exposing sensitive discussions and raising concerns about unclassified federal network defenses. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/salt-typhoon-hackers-hit-congressional-emails-in-new-breach-a-30484
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NDSS 2025 GhostShot: Manipulating The Image Of CCD Cameras With Electromagnetic Interference
Session 8B: Electromagnetic Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yanze Ren (Zhejiang University), Qinhong Jiang (Zhejiang University), Chen Yan (Zhejiang University), Xiaoyu Ji (Zhejiang University), Wenyuan Xu (Zhejiang University) PAPER GhostShot: Manipulating The Image Of CCD Cameras With Electromagnetic Interference CCD cameras are critical in professional and scientific applications where high-quality image data are required, and…
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50 Best Free Cyber Threat Intelligence Tools 2026
Threat Intelligence Tools are more often used by security industries to test the vulnerabilities in networks and applications. It helps with the collection and analysis of information about current and potential attacks that threaten the safety of an organization or its assets. Here you can find the Comprehensive Threat Intelligence Tools list that covers Performing…
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Best Ways to Learn Everything About Investing in Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital asset and a payment system invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public dispersed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin is unique in that there is a finite number of them: 21 million. Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known…
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CrowdStrike to acquire SGNL for $740M, expanding real-time identity security
Market consolidation accelerates: The $740 million price reflects broader consolidation as cybersecurity vendors race to expand identity capabilities. The deal marks the latest in a wave of identity security acquisitions as platform vendors expand beyond core products. Liu compared the move to Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk in 2025, noting both vendors are racing…
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CrowdStrike to acquire SGNL for $740M, expanding real-time identity security
Market consolidation accelerates: The $740 million price reflects broader consolidation as cybersecurity vendors race to expand identity capabilities. The deal marks the latest in a wave of identity security acquisitions as platform vendors expand beyond core products. Liu compared the move to Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk in 2025, noting both vendors are racing…
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$15 Billion Pig Butchering Scam Boss Chen Zhi Extradited to China
Billionaire Chen Zhi and associates Xu Ji Liang and Shao Ji Hui have been extradited to China. This exclusive report details the collapse of the Prince Group’s global scam network, the seizure of $15 billion in Bitcoin, and the forced labour camps behind the billion-dollar pig butchering fraud. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article:…
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China-linked UAT-7290 spies on telco in South Asia and Europe using modular malware
China-linked UAT-7290 has targeted South Asia and Southeastern Europe since 2022, conducting espionage and deploying RushDrop, DriveSwitch, and SilentRaid. China-linked threat actor UAT-7290 has conducted espionage attacks since at least 2022, targeting South Asia and Southeastern Europe. UAT-7290 primarily targets telecom providers, it conducts espionage by deeply embedding in victim networks and also operates Operational…
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NDSS 2025 ReThink: Reveal The Threat Of Electromagnetic Interference On Power Inverters
Session 8B: Electromagnetic Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Fengchen Yang (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Zihao Dan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Kaikai Pan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Chen Yan (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT Security Joint Laboratory), Xiaoyu Ji (Zhejiang University; ZJU QI-ANXIN IoT…
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Global DNS Crash Triggers Reboot Loops Across Cisco Small Business Switches
A DNS Crash disrupted networks around the world on January 8, 2026, after a flaw in the DNS client service caused multiple Cisco Small Business Switches to reboot repeatedly and, in some cases, completely core dump. The outage affected organizations of all sizes, from small IT teams managing a handful of switches to administrators responsible…
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Global DNS Crash Triggers Reboot Loops Across Cisco Small Business Switches
A DNS Crash disrupted networks around the world on January 8, 2026, after a flaw in the DNS client service caused multiple Cisco Small Business Switches to reboot repeatedly and, in some cases, completely core dump. The outage affected organizations of all sizes, from small IT teams managing a handful of switches to administrators responsible…