Tag: service
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Hacker Leaks 33,000 Employee Records in Third-Party API Breach
A hacker has exposed the personal records of over 33,000 employees after discovering unrestricted endpoints belonging to a major technology service provider. The breach, first reported by cybersecurity platform CloudSEK’s BeVigil, highlights alarming gaps in API security that could have far-reaching consequences for both the affected organization and its clients. CloudSEK’s BeVigil, a platform specializing…
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Middle East, North Africa Security Spending to Top $3B
Gartner projects IT security spending in the MENA region will continue to increase in 2025, with security services accounting for the most growth. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/middle-east-north-africa-security-spending
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Inside PlugValley: How this AI vishing-as-a-service group operates
In this Help Net Security video, Alexis Ober, Threat Intel Analyst at Fortra, discusses the threat actor group PlugValley, which is now offering AI-powered … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/17/plugvalley-ai-vishing-as-a-service-video/
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Russia-linked APT29 targets European diplomats with new malware
WINELOADER variant: While the Check Point researchers didn’t manage to obtain the final payload delivered by GRAPELOADER directly, they located a new variant of the WINELOADER backdoor that was uploaded to the VirusTotal scanning service around the same time and which has code and compilation time similarities to both AppvIsvSubsystems64.dll and ppcore.dll. As such, there…
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MITRE funding still in up in the air, say experts
‘Shouldn’t be begging’: “MITRE leaders have been begging for more private funding for years,” said Roger Grimes, data driven defense evangelist at KnowBe4, in an email.”This isn’t a type of program where the program leaders should be begging for funding. It should be fully funded, correctly resourced, and able to do a superb job for…
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New Windows Task Scheduler Bugs Let Attackers Bypass UAC and Tamper with Logs
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed four different vulnerabilities in a core component of the Windows task scheduling service that could be exploited by local attackers to achieve privilege escalation and erase logs to cover up evidence of malicious activities.The issues have been uncovered in a binary named “schtasks.exe,” which enables an administrator to create, delete, query,…
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One Source Acquires CT Solutions to Expand IT Services and Regional Reach
Tags: serviceFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/one-source-acquires-ct-solutions-to-expand-it-services-and-regional-reach
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Back-Office Servicer Says Dual Hacks in 2024 Hit 1.6 Million
Landmark Admin Compromise Affects More Than a Dozen Insurance and Annuity Carriers. Landmark Admin, a third-party vendor that provides administrative services to life insurance and annuity companies, said 1.6 million people are potentially affected by 2024 ransomware and data exfiltration incidents that compromised a wide range of personal, financial and health information. First seen on…
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Interlock Ransomware Uses Multi-Stage Attack Through Legitimate Websites to Deliver Malicious Browser Updates
The Interlock ransomware intrusion set has escalated its operations across North America and Europe with sophisticated techniques. Not falling under the typical Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) category, Interlock operates independently, focusing primarily on Big Game Hunting and double extortion campaigns. This group’s activities have been closely monitored by cybersecurity firms such as Sekoia Threat Detection & Research…
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Experts Uncover Four New Privilege Escalation Flaws in Windows Task Scheduler
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed four different vulnerabilities in a core component of the Windows task scheduling service that could be exploited by local attackers to achieve privilege escalation and erase logs to cover up evidence of malicious activities.The issues have been uncovered in a binary named “schtasks.exe,” which enables an administrator to create, delete, query,…
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Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: PAKLOG, CorKLOG, and SplatCloak – P2
This is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on Mustang Panda’s new tools. For details on ToneShell and StarProxy, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn addition to the new ToneShell variants and StarProxy, Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered two new keyloggers used by Mustang Panda that we have named PAKLOG and CorKLOG as well as an EDR evasion…
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CVE program averts swift end after CISA executes 11-month contract extension
Tags: china, cisa, computer, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, linkedin, mitre, nist, nvd, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementImportant update April 16, 2025: Since this story was first published, CISA signed a contract extension that averts a shutdown of the MITRE CVE program.A CISA spokesperson sent CSO a statement saying, “The CVE Program is invaluable to cyber community and a priority of CISA. Last night, CISA executed the option period on the contract to ensure…
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Jira Down: Atlassian users experiencing degraded performance
Tags: serviceAtlassian users are experiencing degraded performance amid an ‘active incident’ affecting multiple Jira products since morning hours today. Jira, Jira Service Management, Jira Work Management and Jira Product Discovery are among the impacted products. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jira-down-atlassian-users-experiencing-degraded-performance/
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Oracle April 2025 Critical Patch Update Addresses 171 CVEs
Oracle addresses 171 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2025 with 378 patches, including 40 critical updates. Background On April 15, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, the second quarterly update of the year. This CPU contains fixes for 171 unique CVEs in 378 security updates across 32 Oracle product…
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Berliner Globaldots nimmt Bugcrowd-Plattform in Cloud-Service-Portfolio auf
Bugcrowd, weltweit tätiger Anbieter im Bereich Crowdsourced-Security, hat eine Partnerschaft mit Globaldots geschlossen, einem in Berlin ansässigen Unternehmen für Cloud-Innovation und -Sicherheit. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Globaldots die Crowdsourced-Security-Plattform von Bugcrowd in sein Portfolio aus Cloud-Infrastruktur-, CDN-, DevOps- und KI-Lösungen integrieren. Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es Globaldots, die KI-gestützte Crowdsourcing-Plattform von Bugcrowd seiner internationalen Kundenbasis…
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CISA extends funding to ensure ‘no lapse in critical CVE services’
CISA says the U.S. government has extended funding to ensure no continuity issues with the critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-extends-funding-to-ensure-no-lapse-in-critical-cve-services/
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From Third-Party Vendors to U.S. Tariffs: The New Cyber Risks Facing Supply Chains
Tags: cloud, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, network, risk, service, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityIntroductionCyber threats targeting supply chains have become a growing concern for businesses across industries. As companies continue to expand their reliance on third-party vendors, cloud-based services, and global logistics networks, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities within these interconnected systems to launch attacks. By first infiltrating a third-party vendor with undetected First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Government contractor Conduent disclosed a data breach
The business services provider Conduent told the SEC a January cyberattack exposed personal data, including names and Social Security numbers. The business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, was stolen in a January cyberattack. In January, Conduent confirmed a cyberattack caused service disruptions after agencies in multiple US…
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Produkte und Services für aktuelle und künftigen Anforderungen im Auge – Colt beendet Test zur quantengesicherten Verschlüsselung in seinem optischen Netz
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/colt-beendet-test-zur-quantengesicherten-verschluesselung-in-seinem-optischen-netz-a-a839d2f959af27c66ebdbea9bea3b156/
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CVE program faces swift end after DHS fails to renew contract, leaving security flaw tracking in limbo
Tags: china, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, flaw, government, infrastructure, intelligence, linkedin, mitre, nist, nvd, russia, service, technology, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMITRE’s CVE program foundational to cybersecurity: MITRE’s CVE program is a foundational pillar of the global cybersecurity ecosystem and is the de facto standard for identifying vulnerabilities and guiding defenders’ vulnerability management programs. It provides foundational data to vendor products across vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, security information, event management, and endpoint detection and response.Although…
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The Salt Typhoon Telecom Breach: When Network Access Becomes National Exposure
The recent Salt Typhoon breach targeting telecom infrastructure isn’t just another headline”, it’s a warning shot to every service provider that uptime and connectivity aren’t enough. This sophisticated campaign, attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors, illustrates how telecom networks are now being leveraged not just for disruption but for surveillance, espionage, and long-term data access. What…
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Introducing Wyo Support ADAMnetworks LTP
Tags: attack, best-practice, business, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, endpoint, finance, GDPR, government, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, law, linkedin, PCI, phishing, radius, ransomware, regulation, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, zero-trustADAMnetworks is excited to announce Wyo Support to the family of Licensed Technology Partners. “After working with the various systems and technologies, there are few that compare with the protection that ADAMnetworks provides. It reduces the attack surface from the broad side of a barn down to the size of a keyhole. No other technology…
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How to Feel Reassured with Cloud Data Security
Why is Cloud Data Security vital for Modern Businesses? Cloud data security has grown to be an inherent part of businesses across various industries today, ranging from financial services and healthcare to travel and DevOps. But, amidst this shift to digital transformation, have you ever considered how secure your data is in the cloud? Let’s……
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How to Outsource Your Humanity 101
You’re so busy climbing the corporate ladder that you can’t spare five minutes to ring mum and dad. But fear not! For a mere £24.90 a month, you can now hire a silicon-based impersonator to pretend it cares about your parents’ day. Welcome to inTouch Family, the service that lets you tick “filial piety” off……
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RansomHouse ransomware: what you need to know
RansomHouse is a cybercrime operation that follows a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, where affiliates (who do not require technical skills of their own) use the ransomware operator’s infrastructure to extort money from victims. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/ransomhouse-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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Kidney Dialysis Services Provider DaVita Hit by Ransomware
DaVita has not named the ransomware group behind the incident or share details on the attacker’s ransom demands. The post Kidney Dialysis Services Provider DaVita Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/kidney-dialysis-services-provider-davita-hit-by-ransomware/
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Conduent Says Names, Social Security Numbers Stolen in Cyberattack
The business services provider confirms personal information such as names and Social Security numbers was stolen in a January cyberattack. The post Conduent Says Names, Social Security Numbers Stolen in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/conduent-says-names-social-security-numbers-stolen-in-cyberattack/
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China alleges US cyber espionage during the Asian Winter Games, names 3 NSA agents
Tags: attack, breach, china, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, espionage, exploit, government, hacker, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, international, service, sql, vulnerabilityA deliberate and coordinated campaign: The NCVERC report revealed that between January 26 and February 14, 2025, the Games’ information systems were struck by 270,167 attacks from abroad, with activity peaking on February 8, the day after the event’s formal opening. Of these, 170,864 attacks (63.24%) originated from US-based IP addresses.The cyber onslaught primarily targeted…
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Bridewell research finds UK Financial Services under pressure from cyber security challenges and mounting regulatory requirements
Research from Bridewell, a leading UK-based cyber security services provider, has found compliance with regulation as the chief challenge, as well as the main stimulus, for increasing cyber security maturity in the financial services sector. The study, entitled Cyber Security in Financial Services: 2025, also shows that response times to cyber threats like ransomware are…