Tag: office
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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ClamAV 1.5.0 Released with Enhanced MS Office and PDF File Verification
ClamAV 1.5.0 is now available with new features that strengthen malware detection in Microsoft Office and PDF documents. This update marks a significant step forward for users who need reliable and thorough scanning of encrypted files and embedded links. Alongside improved file checks, the release also adds support for external signature verification, flexible hashing options,…
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ClamAV 1.5.0 Released with Enhanced MS Office and PDF File Verification
ClamAV 1.5.0 is now available with new features that strengthen malware detection in Microsoft Office and PDF documents. This update marks a significant step forward for users who need reliable and thorough scanning of encrypted files and embedded links. Alongside improved file checks, the release also adds support for external signature verification, flexible hashing options,…
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UK Home Office opens wallet for £60M automated number plate project
Department eyes new app to tap national ANPR data for live alerts, searches, and integrations First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/07/home_office_anpr_app/
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Cyberattackers Exploit Zimbra Zero-Day Via ICS
A threat actor purporting to be from the Libyan Navy’s Office of Protocol targeted Brazil’s military earlier this year using the rare tactic. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/attackers-exploit-zimbra-zero-day-ics
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Running multiple Office apps causes Copilot issues
Microsoft is investigating a bug that causes Copilot issues when multiple Office apps are running simultaneously on the same system. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-running-multiple-office-apps-causes-copilot-issues/
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ReturnOffice: IT-Systeme von Ford für Protest von Mitarbeitern manipuliert
Tags: officeEin offenbar unzufriedener Mitarbeiter kapert Bildschirme in Besprechungsräumen für eine vulgäre Nachricht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/return-to-office-it-systeme-von-ford-fuer-protest-von-mitarbeitern-manipuliert-2510-200824.html
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Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-365-premium/
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Hacker Stole Sensitive Data From FEMA, Border Patrol: Reports
An assessment by DHS found that hackers were able to access FEMA servers by exploiting the CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability and steal data from both that agency and the border patrol office, contradicting an earlier statement by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that no personal information was taken during the weeks-long breach. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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Georgia Tech settles with DOJ over allegations of lax cybersecurity on federal projects
The Georgia Institute of Technology is paying $875,000 to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit with the federal government, which accused an office at the school of not following cybersecurity rules on some defense contracts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/georgia-tech-gtrc-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-settlement
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Georgia Tech settles with DOJ over allegations of lax cybersecurity on federal projects
The Georgia Institute of Technology is paying $875,000 to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit with the federal government, which accused an office at the school of not following cybersecurity rules on some defense contracts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/georgia-tech-gtrc-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-settlement
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Home Office issues new ‘backdoor’ order over Apple encryption
A second Home Office technical capability notice requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data and messages of British users stored on its iCloud service First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632159/Home-Office-issues-new-back-door-order-over-Apple-encryption
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Home Office issues new ‘back door’ order over Apple encryption
New Home Office Technical Capability Notice (TCN) requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data and messages of British users stored on Apple’s cloud service. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632159/Home-Office-issues-new-back-door-order-over-Apple-encryption
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In aller Öffentlichkeit: Microsoft verschleiert Informationen zum Datenaustausch
Die schottische Polizei plant den Einsatz von Office 365 in der Cloud. Polizeidaten könnten so in mehr als 100 Länder gelangen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/in-aller-oeffentlichkeit-microsoft-verschleiert-informationen-zum-datenaustausch-2509-200647.html
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Microsoft Sniffs Out AI-Based Phishing Campaign Using Its AI-Based Tools
Microsoft used AI-based tools in Defender for Office 365 to detect and block a phishing campaign in which Security Copilot determined the malicious code was likely written by a LLM, marking the latest incident in which AI security tools were used to combat an AI-based cyberattack. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/microsoft-sniffs-out-ai-based-phishing-campaign-using-its-ai-based-tools/
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, September 29th, 2025, CyberNewsWire ThreatBook, a global leader in cyber threat intelligence, detection and response, today announced the worldwide launch[1] of ThreatBook Advanced Threat Intelligence (“ThreatBook ATI”). Spearheaded from its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the new service offers unique industry insights for threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security operation centers (SOCs) and…
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, September 29th, 2025, CyberNewsWire ThreatBook, a global leader in cyber threat intelligence, detection and response, today announced the worldwide launch[1] of ThreatBook Advanced Threat Intelligence (“ThreatBook ATI”). Spearheaded from its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the new service offers unique industry insights for threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security operation centers (SOCs) and…
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Hackers Use Fake Invoices to Spread XWorm RAT via Office Files
Hackers are sending fake invoice emails with malicious Office files that install the XWorm RAT on Windows systems, allowing full remote access and data theft. Learn how the shellcode and process injection are used to steal data, and how to stay safe from this persistent threat. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-fake-invoices-xworm-rat-office-files/
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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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Check your own databases before asking to see our passport photos, Home Office tells UK cops
Guidance follows privacy complaints over sharp increase in police searches of travel doc and visa pic libraries First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/25/uk_passport_photo_cache_block_rules/
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US Extradition of Alleged RaidForums Admin Is Stuck in Limbo
UK High Court Overturns Home Office Request to Extradite Diogo Santos Coelho. The U.K. High Court of Justice on Sep. 11 overturned a Home Office request to extradite a Portuguese national and an alleged administrator of RaidForums who is wanted in the United States on charges of device fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. First…
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40 Prozent aller KMU-Cyberangriffe in Europa treffen Österreich
Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen geraten zunehmend ins Fadenkreuz von Cyberkriminellen. Besonders besorgniserregend: Angriffe tarnen sich immer häufiger als bekannte Anwendungen wie ChatGPT, Microsoft Office oder Google Drive. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/kmu-cyberangriffe-europa-oesterreich
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Inc Ransomware Group Claims 5.7 TB Theft from Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office
The Inc ransomware gang claims to have stolen 5.7 TB of data from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office in an August 2025 attack. Find out how the breach unfolded, why government agencies are a top target, and what this means for citizens. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/inc-ransomware-data-pennsylvania-attorney-general/
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Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q3 2025
Tags: ai, automation, breach, ciso, cloud, cyber, defense, detection, edr, google, governance, guide, metric, office, RedTeam, risk, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustAmazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog / podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, Google Cloud community blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe on Spotify). Gemini for docs based on this blog Top 10 posts with the most…
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European Airport Disruptions Caused by Ransomware: EU Cyber Office
The EU’s cybersecurity agency says the widespread disruptions at airports in Belgium, England, and Germany were the result of a ransomware attack on third-party on-boarding software from Collins Aerospace that was used at all three airports. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/european-airport-disruptions-caused-by-ransomware-eu-cyber-office/
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Windows 10 und Office 2016/2019 ab Oktober 2025 sicher betreiben Teil 2
In Teil 1 hatte ich erwählt, dass Windows 10 22H2 und Microsoft Office 2016 sowie Microsoft Office 2019 zum 14. Oktober 2025 aus dem Support fallen. In Teil 2 möchte ich auf die Implikationen eingehen und auch aufzeigen, welche Optionen … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/19/windows-10-und-office-2016-2019-ab-oktober-2025-sicher-betreiben-teil-2/