Tag: service
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New Atroposia malware comes with a local vulnerability scanner
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform named Atroposia provides cybercriminals a remote access trojan that combines capabilities for persistent access, evasion, data theft, and local vulnerability scanning. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-atroposia-malware-comes-with-a-local-vulnerability-scanner/
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New Atroposia malware comes with a local vulnerability scanner
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform named Atroposia provides cybercriminals a remote access trojan that combines capabilities for persistent access, evasion, data theft, and local vulnerability scanning. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-atroposia-malware-comes-with-a-local-vulnerability-scanner/
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Anivia Stealer Peddled on Dark Web with UAC Bypass
A newly advertised information-stealing malware called Anivia Stealer has surfaced on the dark web, with threat actor ZeroTrace aggressively promoting the C++17-based infostealer as a commercial malware-as-a-service offering. The malware implements sophisticated privilege escalation capabilities, including automatic User Account Control (UAC) bypass functionality, making it a significant threat to Windows-based systems across multiple operating system…
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Anivia Stealer Peddled on Dark Web with UAC Bypass
A newly advertised information-stealing malware called Anivia Stealer has surfaced on the dark web, with threat actor ZeroTrace aggressively promoting the C++17-based infostealer as a commercial malware-as-a-service offering. The malware implements sophisticated privilege escalation capabilities, including automatic User Account Control (UAC) bypass functionality, making it a significant threat to Windows-based systems across multiple operating system…
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Chrome Zero-Day Exploited to Deliver Italian Memento Labs’ LeetAgent Spyware
The zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome led to the distribution of an espionage-related tool from Italian information technology and services provider Memento Labs, according to new findings from Kaspersky.The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-2783 (CVSS score: 8.3), a case of sandbox escape which the company disclosed in March 2025 as…
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Chrome Zero-Day Exploited to Deliver Italian Memento Labs’ LeetAgent Spyware
The zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome led to the distribution of an espionage-related tool from Italian information technology and services provider Memento Labs, according to new findings from Kaspersky.The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-2783 (CVSS score: 8.3), a case of sandbox escape which the company disclosed in March 2025 as…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Scanning GitHub Gists for Secrets with Bring Your Own Source
Developers treat GitHub Gists as a “paste everything” service, accidentally exposing secrets like API keys and tokens. BYOS lets you scan and monitor these blind spots. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/scanning-github-gists-for-secrets-with-bring-your-own-source/
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Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287)
Technical details CVE-2025-59287 is an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in the WSUS reporting component. In short, WSUS accepts serialized data from a network request and deserializes it without performing sufficient validation. A specially crafted serialized payload can cause unexpected object instantiation during deserialization, which in turn can be abused to execute code inside the WSUS process.”¦…
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Risiken bei der Wiederherstellung nach Ransomware-Angriffen
Tags: alphv, authentication, backup, ceo, ciso, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, DSGVO, encryption, extortion, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, lockbit, mfa, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, tool, updateDie Zahlung des Lösegelds nach einer Ransomware-Attacke ist keine Garantie für eine reibungslose oder gar erfolgreiche Wiederherstellung der Daten.Zwei von fünf Unternehmen, die Cyberkriminellen für die Entschlüsselung von Ransomware bezahlen, können ihre Daten nicht wiederherstellen. Das hat eine weltweite Umfrage des Versicherungsanbieters Hiscox unter 1.000 mittelständischen Unternehmen ergeben.Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Ransomware nach wie vor…
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New HyperRat Android Malware Sold as Ready-Made Spy Tool
Researchers have uncovered HyperRat, a new Android malware sold as a service, giving attackers remote control, data theft tools, and mass phishing features. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hyperrat-android-malware-sold-spy-tool/
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Risiken bei der Wiederherstellung nach Ransomware-Angriffen
Tags: alphv, authentication, backup, ceo, ciso, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, DSGVO, encryption, extortion, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, lockbit, mfa, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, tool, updateDie Zahlung des Lösegelds nach einer Ransomware-Attacke ist keine Garantie für eine reibungslose oder gar erfolgreiche Wiederherstellung der Daten.Zwei von fünf Unternehmen, die Cyberkriminellen für die Entschlüsselung von Ransomware bezahlen, können ihre Daten nicht wiederherstellen. Das hat eine weltweite Umfrage des Versicherungsanbieters Hiscox unter 1.000 mittelständischen Unternehmen ergeben.Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Ransomware nach wie vor…
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, service, update, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-server-wsus-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, service, update, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-server-wsus-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA releases warning about Windows Server Update Service bug, orders agencies to patch
A “prior update did not fully mitigate” a flaw in Windows Server Update Service, CISA said in an alert to federal agencies and businesses First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/wsus-vulnerability-cisa-late-friday-warning
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Critical HashiCorp Vault Vulnerabilities Allow Authentication Bypass and DoS Attacks
HashiCorp has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Vault and Vault Enterprise that could enable attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and launch denial-of-service attacks against infrastructure. The first vulnerability, identified under Bulletin ID HCSEC-2025-31, stems from a regression in how Vault processes JSON payloads. According to HashiCorp’s disclosure published on October 23, 2025, the vulnerability allows…
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Tata Consultancy Services Refutes Losing M&S Contract After Cyber-Attack
The IT outsourcing giant said its service desk contract with Marks & Spencer was terminated long before the hack First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tcs-refutes-losing-ms-contract/
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Critical HashiCorp Vault Vulnerabilities Allow Authentication Bypass and DoS Attacks
HashiCorp has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Vault and Vault Enterprise that could enable attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and launch denial-of-service attacks against infrastructure. The first vulnerability, identified under Bulletin ID HCSEC-2025-31, stems from a regression in how Vault processes JSON payloads. According to HashiCorp’s disclosure published on October 23, 2025, the vulnerability allows…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack
The ransomware group known as Qilin (aka Agenda, Gold Feather, and Water Galura) has claimed more than 40 victims every month since the start of 2025, barring January, with the number of postings on its data leak site touching a high of 100 cases in June.The development comes as the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has emerged…
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack
The ransomware group known as Qilin (aka Agenda, Gold Feather, and Water Galura) has claimed more than 40 victims every month since the start of 2025, barring January, with the number of postings on its data leak site touching a high of 100 cases in June.The development comes as the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has emerged…
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack
The ransomware group known as Qilin (aka Agenda, Gold Feather, and Water Galura) has claimed more than 40 victims every month since the start of 2025, barring January, with the number of postings on its data leak site touching a high of 100 cases in June.The development comes as the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has emerged…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Three Factors Determine Whether a Ransomware Group is Successful
ReliaQuest’s Threat Spotlight: How Automation, Customization, and Tooling Signal Next Ransomware exposes how elite Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups thrive. Automation, advanced tools, and attack customization attract top affiliates and drive faster, more effective ransomware operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/three-factors-determine-whether-a-ransomware-group-is-successful/
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Three Factors Determine Whether a Ransomware Group is Successful
ReliaQuest’s Threat Spotlight: How Automation, Customization, and Tooling Signal Next Ransomware exposes how elite Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups thrive. Automation, advanced tools, and attack customization attract top affiliates and drive faster, more effective ransomware operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/three-factors-determine-whether-a-ransomware-group-is-successful/
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Qilin Ransomware Exploits MSPaint and Notepad to Locate Sensitive Files
In the latter half of 2025, the Qilin ransomware group has solidified its standing as a formidable threat, continuing to post details of more than 40 victims per month on its public leak site. This rapid, relentless campaign”, primarily impacting manufacturing, professional and scientific services, and wholesale trade”, has propelled Qilin among the world’s most…