Tag: service
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Vampire Cosplay and Brand Revival: Ransomware in 2025
Newcomer VanHelsing and a Supposedly Revitalized LockBit Enter Victim-Hunting Fray. While the vast majority of ransomware attacks lately trace to relatively long-running groups, researchers see new operators entering the fray, lately including a ransomware-as-a-service group calling itself VanHelsing, as well as a fresh version of LockBit. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/vampire-cosplay-brand-revival-ransomware-in-2025-a-27851
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New Research Links RansomHub’s EDRKillShifter to Established Ransomware Gangs
ESET researchers have connections between the newly emerged ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group RansomHub and established ransomware gangs, including Play, Medusa, and BianLian. Emerging Threat Actor Connects Multiple Ransomware Operations The investigation centered on RansomHub’s custom EDR killer tool, EDRKillShifter, which has gained popularity among ransomware affiliates since its introduction in May 2024. The research team identified…
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PlayBoy Locker Ransomware Targets Windows, NAS, and ESXi Systems
A new ransomware strain, PlayBoy LOCKER, has been identified targeting Windows, NAS, and ESXi systems. First discovered in September 2024 as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering, the malware later had its full source code put up for sale in November, potentially enabling wider distribution by other threat actors. New Ransomware Strain Emerges with Multi-OS Capabilities The…
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Lucid PhAAS Platform Uses RCS and iMessage to Evade Detection
The cybersecurity landscape has been disrupted by the emergence of Lucid, a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhAAS) platform developed by Chinese-speaking threat actors. This advanced toolkit enables cybercriminals to conduct large-scale phishing campaigns, targeting 169 entities across 88 countries globally. Lucid’s innovation lies in its exploitation of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Apple’s iMessage protocol to circumvent…
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Die 10 häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler
Von ungepatchten Sicherheitslücken bis hin zu unzureichenden Backups: Lesen Sie, wie sich die häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler vermeiden lassen. Verschlüsselte Dateien und eine Textdatei mit einer Erpresser-Nachricht zeigen klar und deutlich: Ein Unternehmen ist einer Cyberattacke zum Opfer gefallen. Dabei ist das nur das Ende einer langen Angriffskette. Die Tätergruppe bewegt sich oft seit mehreren Wochen oder Monaten…
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Advanced Fined 3 Million Pounds Over 2022 Ransomware Hack
UK ICO Says Advanced’s Security Measures ‘Fell Seriously Short’. A British IT service company must pay a 3.07 million pound fine for a 2022 ransomware hack that exposed medical records of tens of thousands of National Health Service patients. Hackers breached the Advanced system through a user account that did not have multifactor authentication in…
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UK fines software provider £3.07 million for 2022 ransomware breach
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd £3.07 million over a 2022 ransomware attack that exposed the sensitive personal data of 79,404 people, including National Health Service (NHS) patients. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-fines-software-provider-307-million-for-2022-ransomware-breach/
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British company Advanced fined £3m by privacy regulator over ransomware attack
A business that provides IT services to numerous healthcare providers in the United Kingdom has been fined about $4 million by the country’s privacy regulator over a ransomware attack in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/advanced-fined-3-million-ransomware-attack-ico
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Broadcom Extends Scope of VMware vDefend Cybersecurity Platform
Broadcom today updated its VMware vDefend platform to add additional security intelligence capabilities along with a streamlined ability to micro-segment networks using code to programmatically deploy virtual firewalls. Additionally, Broadcom has made it simpler to deploy and scale out the Security Services Platform (SSP) it uses to provide a data lake for collecting telemetry data..…
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Penetration Testing Services: Strengthening Cybersecurity Against Evolving Threats
Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, leaving organizations vulnerable to large-scale attacks. Security breaches and data… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/penetration-testing-services-strength-cybersecurity-threats/
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‘Lucid’ Phishing-as-a-Service Exploits Faults in iMessage, Android RCS
Cybercriminals in China have figured out how to undermine the strengths of mobile messaging protocols. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/lucid-phishing-exploits-imessage-android-rcs
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Even anti-scammers get scammed: security expert Troy Hunt pwned by phishing email
Troy Hunt, creator of the Have I Been Pwned website Troy HuntThe phishing attack was “highly automated and designed to immediately export the list before the victim could take preventative measures,” Hunt wrote.The attack highlights the limitations of passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) in preventing phishing attacks. Hunt said the incident highlights the need for…
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VMware plugs a high-risk vulnerability affecting its Windows-based virtualization
Patching is the only workaround: Broadcom advisory noted that the flaw does not have any workarounds and customers must apply patches rolled out on Tuesday to defend against exploitation.Affected products include all 11.x and 12.x versions of VMware tools for Windows, and are patched in the 12.5.1[1] rollout. VMware tools for Linux and macOS remain…
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Ransomware-as-a-Service <> will 500.000 Dollar an Lösegeld
Check Point hat über seine Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Research (CPR) eine tiefgehende, technische Analyse der neuen Ransomware veröffentlicht. CPR-Sicherheitsforscher haben zwei Varianten der Ransomware-as-a-Service entdeckt. Das Mietmodell richtet sich an Profis und Anfänger. Innerhalb von zwei Wochen gab es bereits drei bekanntgewordene Opfer, die zu 500.000 US-Dollar Lösegeld aufgefordert wurden. Entdeckt wurde die […]…
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If you think you’re immune to phishing attempts, you’re wrong!
Security consultant Troy Hunt, the creator of the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) service, has revealed that he got tricked by a clever phishing email, and that the attacker gained … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/26/troy-hunt-mailchimp-phishing-email/
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Exploited! Kentico Xperience Staging Service Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-2746 CVE-2025-2747)
Recently, two critical security flaws were discovered in Kentico Xperience 13, a popular digital experience platform (CMS). Tracked as CVE-2025-2746 and CVE-2025-2747, these vulnerabilities allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass the Staging Sync Server’s authentication, potentially gaining administrative control over the CMS. Both issues carry a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) (Warning: Multiple Critical & High……
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Securing Canada’s Digital Backbone: Navigating API Compliance
Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, cyber, data, detection, encryption, flaw, framework, governance, government, infrastructure, monitoring, regulation, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityHighlights: Understanding Canadian API Standards: Key principles for secure government API development. Critical Importance of API Security: Why robust protection is vital for citizen data. Compliance and Trust: How adherence to standards builds public confidence. Key Security Considerations: Essential practices for Canadian organizations. Salt Security’s Alignment: How the Salt API Security Platform supports Canadian government…
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StreamElements discloses third-party data breach after hacker leaks data
Cloud-based streaming company StreamElements confirms it suffered a data breach at a third-party service provider after a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/streamelements-discloses-third-party-data-breach-after-hacker-leaks-data/
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New Atlantis AIO platform automates credential stuffing on 140 services
A new cybercrime platform named ‘Atlantis AIO’ provides an automated credential stuffing service against 140 online platforms, including email services, e-commerce sites, banks, and VPNs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-atlantis-aio-automates-credential-stuffing-on-140-services/
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Legal impact on cybersecurity in 2025: new developments and challenges in the EU
Tags: 5G, authentication, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, dora, finance, framework, fraud, identity, law, network, regulation, resilience, risk, service, strategy, technology, theftDORA Regulation: digital operational resilience in the financial sector: Regulation 2022/2554 (DORA) focuses on increasing the “Digital Operational Resilience” of financial institutions. Approved on 14 December 2022, DORA seeks to strengthen the security and robustness of financial sector entities’ information systems, with the aim of reducing technological risks and cyberthreats.As mentioned, DORA is applicable to…
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Understanding RDAP: The Future of Domain Registration Data Access
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, china, compliance, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, framework, fraud, GDPR, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, law, malicious, malware, phishing, privacy, regulation, service, threat, tool, vulnerability -
Getting the Most Value Out of the OSCP: The PEN-200 Labs
Tags: access, ai, attack, compliance, container, cyber, cybersecurity, dns, docker, exploit, firewall, guide, hacking, Hardware, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, kubernetes, microsoft, mitigation, network, open-source, oracle, penetration-testing, powershell, risk, security-incident, service, siem, skills, technology, tool, training, vmware, vulnerability, windowsHow to leverage the PEN-200 simulated black-box penetration testing scenarios for maximal self-improvement and career success. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements. I have not been sponsored or incentivized in any way to recommend or oppose any…
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Ukrainian state railway’s online services hit by disruptive cyberattack
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ukrainian-state-railways-online-services-hit-by-disruptive-cyberattack
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Lengthy disruption of Russian internet provider claimed by Ukrainian hacker group
A multi-day outage of internet services by Lovit, a widely used provider in cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, was claimed by the IT Army, a pro-Ukraine hacking group. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-isp-lovit-outages-claimed-ukraine-it-army
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Android malware campaigns use .NET MAUI to evade detection
Researchers warn of a new Android malware that uses .NET MAUI to mimic legit services and evade detection. McAfee researchers warn of Android malware campaigns using .NET MAUI to evade detection. These threats disguise themselves as legitimate services to steal sensitive information from users. .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is a cross-platform framework by Microsoft…
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Cloudflare R2 service outage caused by password rotation error
Cloudflare has announced that its R2 object storage and dependent services experienced an outage lasting 1 hour and 7 minutes, causing 100% write and 35% read failures globally. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-r2-service-outage-caused-by-password-rotation-error/
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Data Connect announces vSOC Assure to streamline cyber risk assessments and increase cyber resilience
Data Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, today announced the launch of vSOC Assure. The platform has been developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments and it goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation…
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ARACNE: LLM-Powered Pentesting Agent Executes Commands on Real Linux Shell Systems
Researchers have introduced ARACNE, a fully autonomous Large Language Model (LLM)-based pentesting agent designed to interact with SSH services on real Linux shell systems. ARACNE is engineered to execute commands autonomously, marking a significant advancement in the automation of cybersecurity testing. The agent’s architecture supports multiple LLM models, enhancing its flexibility and effectiveness in penetration…