Tag: tactics
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Old threats, new consequences: 90% of cyber claims stem from email and remote access
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, cisco, ciso, citrix, cloud, communications, control, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, finance, fraud, hacker, insurance, mail, malicious, microsoft, network, phishing, phone, ransomware, risk, sophos, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability2025 InsurSec Rankings Report, email and remote access remain the most prominent cyber threat vectors, accounting for 90% of cyber insurance claims in 2024.And, no surprise, larger companies continue to get hit hardest. But, interestingly, the virtual private networks (VPNs) many rely on are anything but secure, despite assumptions to the contrary.”We know from our…
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Cyber Pros Needed: Securing the Middle Ground
Midsize Businesses Need Skilled Professionals as Threat Actors Shift Their Tactics As large enterprises continue to strengthen their defenses and reduce ransom payouts, ransomware operators are redirecting their attention toward midsize organizations. This shift has increased the urgency for adaptable, well-trained cyber professionals who can tailor enterprise-grade protections. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Rapid7: Cyber defences stuck in the 1980s as threats mount
The company’s chief product officer notes that many defence tactics are still stuck in the past, urging organisations to adopt AI-driven security platforms to improve threat detection and response First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366633571/Rapid7-Cyber-defences-stuck-in-the-1980s-as-threats-mount
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Russian hackers, likely linked to Sandworm, exploit legitimate tools against Ukrainian targets
Russian actors, likely linked to Sandworm, targeted Ukrainian firms using LotL tactics and dual-use tools to steal data and stay hidden, says Symantec and Carbon Black. Russian threat actors, likely linked to the APT Sandworm, targeted Ukrainian organizations to steal sensitive data and maintain long-term network access, Symantec Threat Hunter Team and Carbon Black report.…
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Russian Hackers Target Government with Stealthy “Livingthe-Land” Tactics
Russian-linked attackers have intensified their targeting of Ukrainian organizations through sophisticated intrusions that rely heavily on legitimate Windows tools rather than malware. The attackers demonstrated remarkable restraint in their malware deployment, instead leveraging living-off-the-land tactics and dual-use tools to evade detection while accomplishing their objectives. A recent investigation by our Threat Hunter Team revealed two…
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Russian Hackers Target Government with Stealthy “Livingthe-Land” Tactics
Russian-linked attackers have intensified their targeting of Ukrainian organizations through sophisticated intrusions that rely heavily on legitimate Windows tools rather than malware. The attackers demonstrated remarkable restraint in their malware deployment, instead leveraging living-off-the-land tactics and dual-use tools to evade detection while accomplishing their objectives. A recent investigation by our Threat Hunter Team revealed two…
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Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Organizations Using Stealthy Livingthe-Land Tactics
Organizations in Ukraine have been targeted by threat actors of Russian origin with an aim to siphon sensitive data and maintain persistent access to compromised networks.The activity, according to a new report from the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, targeted a large business services organization for two months and a local government entity…
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Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Organizations Using Stealthy Livingthe-Land Tactics
Organizations in Ukraine have been targeted by threat actors of Russian origin with an aim to siphon sensitive data and maintain persistent access to compromised networks.The activity, according to a new report from the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, targeted a large business services organization for two months and a local government entity…
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Discover Practical AI Tactics for GRC, Join the Free Expert Webinar
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). It’s no longer a future concept”, it’s here, and it’s already reshaping how teams operate.AI’s capabilities are profound: it’s speeding up audits, flagging critical risks faster, and drastically cutting down on time-consuming manual work. This leads to greater efficiency, higher accuracy, and a more…
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Beast Ransomware Targets Active SMB Connections to Infect Entire Networks
A sophisticated ransomware operation known as Beast has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, employing aggressive network propagation tactics that leverage Server Message Block (SMB) port scanning to infiltrate and encrypt systems across enterprise environments. The threat group, which evolved from the Monster ransomware strain, has been actively targeting organizations worldwide since its official launch…
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YouTube Ghost Network Utilizes Spooky Tactics to Target Users
The malware operation uses compromised accounts and bot networks to distribute infostealers and has tripled its output in 2025. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/youtube-ghost-network-target-users
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RedTiger Malware Steals Data, Discord Tokens and Even Webcam Images
A new Python-based infostealer called RedTiger is targeting Discord gamers to steal authentication tokens, passwords, and payment information. Learn how the malware works, its evasion tactics, and essential security steps like enabling MFA. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/redtiger-malware-discord-tokens-webcam-images/
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BlueNoroff Shifts Tactics: Targets C-Suite and Managers with New Infiltration Methods
The North Korean-linked threat group BlueNoroff, also known by aliases including Sapphire Sleet, APT38, and Alluring Pisces, continues to evolve its attack tactics while maintaining its primary focus on financial gain. The group has shifted its strategy to employ sophisticated new infiltration methods targeting high-value victims including C-level executives, managers, and blockchain developers within the…
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Qilin Ransomware Group Publishes Over 40 Cases Monthly
Qilin ransomware activity has surged in late 2025, threatening data leaks via double extortion tactics First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/qilin-ransomware-40-cases-monthly/
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Insider Threats Loom while Ransom Payment Rates Plummet
The percentage of companies choosing to pay ransoms dropped significantly, while threat actors shift their tactics in response to decreasing profits. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/insider-threats-loom-while-ransom-payment-rates-plummet/
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Keeping Up with Cloud Security: Updates to Our AWS Assessments
AttackIQ has enhanced and expanded two AWS security assessments, by introducing nine new scenarios that emulate real-world techniques and tactics that could be used by threat actors to compromise AWS cloud environments. These updates are designed to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of your AWS cloud security posture by covering a broader range of attack…
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Smarter Threats Need Smarter Defenses: AI, APIs, and the Reality for Critical Infrastructure Security
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, wafSmarter Threats Need Smarter Defenses: AI, APIs, and the Reality for Critical Infrastructure Security madhav Thu, 10/23/2025 – 05:36 Critical infrastructure (CI) organizations are, as the name suggests, some of the most important in the global economy. They’re also some of the most technologically complex and, crucially, vulnerable. Their security must reflect that. Data Security…
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Smarter Threats Need Smarter Defenses: AI, APIs, and the Reality for Critical Infrastructure Security
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, wafSmarter Threats Need Smarter Defenses: AI, APIs, and the Reality for Critical Infrastructure Security madhav Thu, 10/23/2025 – 05:36 Critical infrastructure (CI) organizations are, as the name suggests, some of the most important in the global economy. They’re also some of the most technologically complex and, crucially, vulnerable. Their security must reflect that. Data Security…
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IR Trends Q3 2025: ToolShell attacks dominate, highlighting criticality of segmentation and rapid response
Cisco Talos Incident Response observed a surge in attacks exploiting public-facing applications, mainly via ToolShell targeting SharePoint, for initial access, with post-exploitation phishing and evolving ransomware tactics also persisting this quarter. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/ir-trends-q3-2025/
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IR Trends Q3 2025: ToolShell attacks dominate, highlighting criticality of segmentation and rapid response
Cisco Talos Incident Response observed a surge in attacks exploiting public-facing applications, mainly via ToolShell targeting SharePoint, for initial access, with post-exploitation phishing and evolving ransomware tactics also persisting this quarter. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/ir-trends-q3-2025/
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SideWinder Leverages ClickOnce Installer to Deliver StealerBot Malware
The notorious SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group has evolved its cyber espionage tactics with a sophisticated new attack method, combining PDF lures with ClickOnce technology to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic targets across South Asia. SideWinder orchestrated a carefully planned phishing operation throughout 2025, deploying customized lures designed for specific diplomatic institutions. The campaign’s…
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SideWinder Leverages ClickOnce Installer to Deliver StealerBot Malware
The notorious SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group has evolved its cyber espionage tactics with a sophisticated new attack method, combining PDF lures with ClickOnce technology to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic targets across South Asia. SideWinder orchestrated a carefully planned phishing operation throughout 2025, deploying customized lures designed for specific diplomatic institutions. The campaign’s…
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New Malware Toolkit from MuddyWater Delivers Phoenix Backdoor to Global Targets
Group-IB Threat Intelligence has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the Iran-linked Advanced Persistent Threat group MuddyWater, targeting international organizations worldwide to gather foreign intelligence. The campaign demonstrates the threat actor’s evolving tactics and enhanced operational maturity in exploiting trusted communication channels to infiltrate high-value targets. MuddyWater launched the operation by accessing a compromised…
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Click, Call, Compromise: Hackers Continue to Evolve Tactics
Microsoft Says Hackers Pivoting to Identity Compromise. Hackers are as likely to log in as break in, warns Microsoft in an annual assessment of cyberthreats. During the first half of 2025, identity-based attacks rose by 32% due to credentials stolen by infostealers or password and email combinations plucked from bulk data breaches. First seen on…