Tag: software
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DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers
Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers reported that a DragonForce ransomware operator exploited three chained vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp software to attack a managed service provider. SimpleHelp is a remote support and access software designed for IT professionals and support teams. It…
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Winos 4.0 malware deployed via phony software installers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/winos-4-0-malware-deployed-via-phony-software-installers
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Cybercriminals Clone Antivirus Site to Spread Venom RAT and Steal Crypto Wallets
Tags: access, antivirus, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, cybersecurity, finance, malicious, rat, softwareCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new malicious campaign that uses a fake website advertising antivirus software from Bitdefender to dupe victims into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT.The campaign indicates a “clear intent to target individuals for financial gain by compromising their credentials, crypto wallets, and potentially selling access to their systems,” the…
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MathWorks, Creator of MATLAB, Confirms Ransomware Attack
The attack dirsupted MathWorks’ systems and online applications, but it remains unclear which ransomware group targeted the software company and whether they stole any data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/mathworks-confirms-ransomware-attack
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Code security in the AI era: Balancing speed and safety under new EU regulations
Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, finance, government, open-source, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, software, technology, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsThe regulatory response: EU Cyber Resilience Act European regulators have taken notice of these emerging risks. The EU Cyber Resilience Act is set to take full effect in December 2027, and it imposes comprehensive security requirements on manufacturers of any product that contains digital elements.Specifically, the act mandates security considerations at every stage of the…
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Software Engineering Certifications Rolling Out Soon
Tags: softwareIn our last episode, Trace Bannon and Dan Whitliff established the need for certifying critical system software engineers just as we certify engineers in chemical, architectural, mechanical and other safety-critical verticals. In this show, we dive into when, where, and how critical system engineering certification programs are rolling out. Our guests in this show include”¦…
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MATLAB dev confirms ransomware attack behind service outage
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing and simulation software, has revealed that a recent ransomware attack is behind an ongoing service outage. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mathworks-blames-ransomware-attack-for-ongoing-outages/
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Vulnerabilities found in NASA’s open source software
Vulnerabilities in open source software developed and used in-house by NASA could be exploited to breach their systems, claims Leon Juranić, security researcher and founder of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/27/nasa-open-source-software-vulnerabilities/
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AI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report
Tags: ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, computing, control, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, guide, malicious, malware, mfa, nist, passkey, phishing, privacy, programming, ransomware, regulation, risk, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report madhav Tue, 05/27/2025 – 04:40 The Thales 2025 Data Threat Report reveals a critical inflection point in global cybersecurity. As the threat landscape grows more complex and hostile, the rapid adoption of generative AI is amplifying both opportunity and…
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GIMP Image Editor Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
Two major security vulnerabilities have been found in the widely used GIMP image editing software, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, according to security researchers. The vulnerabilities, labeled CVE-2025-2760 and CVE-2025-2761, each have a high CVSS score of 7.8 and impact users who open malicious image files or visit compromised…
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Microsoft Defender vs Bitdefender: Compare Antivirus Software
Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender are two popular small business security providers with multiple products for small teams. Microsoft Defender can protect your office solutions, like Word and Teams, and business endpoint devices. Bitdefender performs vulnerability scans on your devices and protects your email accounts. I’ve compared both solutions to help you decide which is a…
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Miercom zeichnet Harmony-Mobile von Check Point als führende Sicherheitslösung für mobile Endgeräte aus
Check Point Software Technologies hat die Ergebnisse eines unabhängigen Tests von Miercom veröffentlicht, in dem Harmony-Mobile als branchenführende Lösung für Mobile-Threat-Defense (MTD) ausgezeichnet wurde. Die 2025er Ausgabe der Studie bescheinigt Harmony-Mobile herausragende Schutzfähigkeiten gegen Handy-Bedrohungen sowie minimale Auswirkungen auf die Geräteleistung und eine besonders einfache Implementierung. Miercom führte umfassende und praxisnahe Angriffssimulationen durch, bei denen…
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Fake software activation videos on TikTok spread Vidar, StealC
Crooks use TikTok videos with fake tips to trick users into running commands that install Vidar and StealC malware in ClickFix attacks. Cybercriminals leverage AI-generated TikTok videos in ClickFix attacks to spread Vidar and StealC malware, reports Trend Micro. These videos trick users into running PowerShell commands disguised as software activation steps for tools like…
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The 7 unwritten rules of leading through crisis
Tags: automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cio, cyber, cybersecurity, incident response, intelligence, radius, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, trainingRule 2: A proactive mindset sets the stage for collective learning: Confusion is contagious. “Providing clarity about what’s known, what matters, and what you’re aiming for, stabilizes people and systems,” says Leila Rao, a workplace and executive coaching consultant. “It sets the tone for proactivity instead of reactivity.”Simply treating symptoms will make the problem worse,…
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NIST proposes new metric to gauge exploited vulnerabilities
NIST has introduced a new way to estimate which software vulnerabilities have likely been exploited, and it’s calling on the cybersecurity community to help improve and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/26/nist-likely-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malware campaign that uses fake software installers masquerading as popular tools like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to deliver the Winos 4.0 framework.The campaign, first detected by Rapid7 in February 2025, involves the use of a multi-stage, memory-resident loader called Catena.”Catena uses embedded shellcode and configuration switching logic to stage First…
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Crypto Drainers are Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Some key recommendations for protecting crypto wallets include: 1. Enable multifactor authentication (2FA or MFA) when available on your wallets 2. Use hardware wallets or cold wallets for maximum security 3. Don’t be phished or socially engineered! Never click a questionable link, install untrusted software, or provide your private keys! 4. Avoid browser extensions! They can…
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A Hyperscaler for Cybersecurity
Tags: access, automation, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, group, infrastructure, intelligence, mssp, network, service, siem, soc, software, threat, tool, updateHyperscalers like AWS and GCP have transformed IT and general tech. Now it’s time for the cybersecurity industry to catch up by shifting to specialized hyperscaler platforms built for security operations (SecOps) at scale. Why the cybersecurity industry needs its own hyperscaler IT hyperscalers evolved to meet the challenges of web-scale computing back in the…
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Cyberattacke auf Dienstgeräte des Landratsamt Bodenseekreis
Aufgrund einer Cyberattacke sind aktuell alle Diensthandys und Tablets des Landratsamt Bodenseekreis außer Betrieb.Nach Angaben des Landratsamt Bodenseekreis haben Hacker kürzlich Diensthandys und weitere Mobilgeräte der Verwaltung angegriffen. Demnach sind die Täter über eine Schwachstelle in einem Programm zur Systemverwaltung der Geräte eingedrungen. Nachdem der Angriff entdeckt wurde, habe die IT-Abteilung sofort reagiert und die…
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Winos 4.0 Malware Masquerades as VPN and QQBrowser to Target Users
A sophisticated malware campaign deploying Winos 4.0, a memory-resident stager, has been uncovered by Rapid7, targeting users through fake installers of popular software like LetsVPN and QQBrowser. Initially detected during a February 2025 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) investigation, this operation employs a multi-layered infection chain dubbed the Catena loader. It uses trojanized NSIS installers…
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Critical infrastructure under attack: Flaws becoming weapon of choice
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, china, citrix, communications, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data-breach, defense, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, group, hacker, healthcare, ibm, identity, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, kev, login, mfa, monitoring, moveIT, network, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTrade in exploit code: IBM’s X-Force found four of the 10 most mentioned common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the dark web were linked to sophisticated threat actor groups, including nation-state intelligence agencies.”Exploit codes for these CVEs were openly traded on numerous forums, fueling a growing market for attacks against power grids, health networks, and…
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CISA Alerts on Threat Actors Targeting Commvault Azure App to Steal Secrets
Tags: advisory, backup, cisa, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, infrastructure, microsoft, service, software, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayOn May 22, 2025, Commvault, a leading enterprise data backup provider, issued an urgent advisory regarding active cyber threat activity targeting its Metallic software-as-a-service (SaaS) application, which is hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed that threat actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-3928) in Commvault’s web…
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CISA Warns of Suspected Broader SaaS Attacks Exploiting App Secrets and Cloud Misconfigs
Tags: attack, backup, cisa, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, microsoft, monitoring, saas, service, software, threatThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday revealed that Commvault is monitoring cyber threat activity targeting applications hosted in their Microsoft Azure cloud environment.”Threat actors may have accessed client secrets for Commvault’s (Metallic) Microsoft 365 (M365) backup software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, hosted in Azure,” the agency said.”This First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Russian APT28 compromised Western logistics and IT firms to track aid to Ukraine
Tags: access, advisory, api, authentication, cctv, cloud, computer, container, credentials, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, exploit, flaw, government, hacker, identity, infrastructure, Internet, login, malicious, malware, mfa, military, network, ntlm, office, open-source, password, phishing, powershell, russia, service, software, threat, tool, ukraine, vulnerabilityCredential guessing and spearphishing: The attackers used brute-force credential guessing techniques, also known as password spraying, to gain initial access to accounts. This was complemented with targeted phishing emails that directed recipients to fake login pages for government entities or Western cloud email providers. These phishing pages were stored on free web hosting services or…
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RiskProfiler Secures Top Spot in Gartner Digital Markets for Brand Protection Software
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/riskprofiler-secures-top-spot-in-gartner-digital-markets-for-brand-protection-software