Tag: threat
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16 Prozent mehr Cyber-Angriffe in Deutschland im Januar
Check Point Research (CPR), die Sicherheitsforschungsabteilung von Check Point Software Technologies hat seinen Monthly-Cyber-Threat-Report für Januar 2026 veröffentlicht. Im Januar 2026 erfuhren Unternehmen weltweit durchschnittlich 2090 Cyber-Angriffe pro Woche. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von drei Prozent gegenüber Dezember 2025 und von 17 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum. Im DACH-Raum gehen die Trends auseinander. In Deutschland […]…
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Europe must adapt to ‘permanent’ cyber and hybrid threats, Sweden warns
Cyber and hybrid threats are now a permanent feature of Europe’s security environment, a senior Swedish defense official said, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as a turning point. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sweden-cyber-threats-europe-permanent
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Munich Security Conference: Cyber Threats Lead G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Ranks Third
G7 countries ranked cyber-attacks as the top risk, while BICS members placed cyber threats only as the eighth most pressing risk First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/munich-security-index-cyberattacks/
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Munich Security Conference: Cyber Threats Lead G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Ranks Third
G7 countries ranked cyber-attacks as the top risk, while BICS members placed cyber threats only as the eighth most pressing risk First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/munich-security-index-cyberattacks/
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Munich Security Conference: Cyber Threats Lead G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Ranks Third
G7 countries ranked cyber-attacks as the top risk, while BICS members placed cyber threats only as the eighth most pressing risk First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/munich-security-index-cyberattacks/
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Chrome Extensions Infect 500K Users to Hijack VKontakte Accounts
A long-running Chrome extension malware campaign has silently hijacked more than 500,000 VKontakte (VK) accounts, forcing users into attacker-controlled groups, resetting their settings every 30 days, and abusing VK’s own infrastructure as command-and-control. What appeared to be harmless VK customization tools were in reality a tightly maintained malware project operated by a single threat actor…
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Post”‘Quantum Authentication: How Consumer Apps Can Stay Secure in a Quantum”‘Ready World?
Post-quantum authentication helps consumer apps stay secure against quantum computing threats with future-proof encryption and identity protection. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/post%e2%80%91quantum-authentication-how-consumer-apps-can-stay-secure-in-a-quantum%e2%80%91ready-world/
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Post”‘Quantum Authentication: How Consumer Apps Can Stay Secure in a Quantum”‘Ready World?
Post-quantum authentication helps consumer apps stay secure against quantum computing threats with future-proof encryption and identity protection. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/post%e2%80%91quantum-authentication-how-consumer-apps-can-stay-secure-in-a-quantum%e2%80%91ready-world/
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Researchers Observe InWild Exploitation of BeyondTrust CVSS 9.9 Vulnerability
Threat actors have started to exploit a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products, according to watchTowr.”Overnight we observed first in-the-wild exploitation of BeyondTrust across our global sensors,” Ryan Dewhurst, head of threat intelligence at watchTowr, said in a post on X. “Attackers are abusing First…
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Adversaries Exploiting Proprietary AI Capabilities, API Traffic to Scale Cyberattacks
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported a significant uptick in the misuse of artificial intelligence by threat actors. According to GTIG’s AI threat tracker, what initially appeared as experimental probing has evolved into systematic, repeatable exploitation of large language models (LLMs) to enhance reconnaissance, phishing, malware development, and post-compromise…
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CISA Issues Urgent Warning on Microsoft Configuration Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, microsoft, risk, sql, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The threat actors are actively exploiting the flaw in the wild. The addition signals immediate risk to organisations using the enterprise management platform. SQL Injection Enables Command Execution Tracked as…
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5 key trends reshaping the SIEM market
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, google, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, network, nis-2, saas, service, siem, soar, startup, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMarket split as midrange sales offset SME slump: A year on, Context’s data shows that this ongoing convergence of SIEM with security tools such as XDR and SOAR has triggered a structural split in the market.”Large midmarket firms are doubling down on unified platforms for compliance, while smaller organizations are investing less in SIEM entirely…
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Attackers are moving at machine speed, defenders are still in meetings
Threat actors are using AI across the attack lifecycle, increasing speed, scale, and adaptability, according to the 2026 State of Cybersecurity report by Ivanti. The study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/13/cyber-threat-preparedness-gap-report/
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Attackers are moving at machine speed, defenders are still in meetings
Threat actors are using AI across the attack lifecycle, increasing speed, scale, and adaptability, according to the 2026 State of Cybersecurity report by Ivanti. The study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/13/cyber-threat-preparedness-gap-report/
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NDSS 2025 PBP: Post-Training Backdoor Purification For Malware Classifiers
Session 12B: Malware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Dung Thuy Nguyen (Vanderbilt University), Ngoc N. Tran (Vanderbilt University), Taylor T. Johnson (Vanderbilt University), Kevin Leach (Vanderbilt University) PAPER PBP: Post-Training Backdoor Purification for Malware Classifiers In recent years, the rise of machine learning (ML) in cybersecurity has brought new challenges, including the increasing threat of backdoor…
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NDSS 2025 PBP: Post-Training Backdoor Purification For Malware Classifiers
Session 12B: Malware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Dung Thuy Nguyen (Vanderbilt University), Ngoc N. Tran (Vanderbilt University), Taylor T. Johnson (Vanderbilt University), Kevin Leach (Vanderbilt University) PAPER PBP: Post-Training Backdoor Purification for Malware Classifiers In recent years, the rise of machine learning (ML) in cybersecurity has brought new challenges, including the increasing threat of backdoor…
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Advanced Threat Detection Proactive Cyber Defense Capabilities
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations must maintain continuous visibility, strong detection mechanisms, and rapid response capabilities to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber adversaries. Our Security Operations framework demonstrates proven effectiveness in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating high-risk network threats in real time. Below are two recent case studies that highlight our proactive detection, investigative…
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Google Reports State-Backed Hackers Using Gemini AI for Recon and Attack Support
Google on Thursday said it observed the North Korea-linked threat actor known as UNC2970 using its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to conduct reconnaissance on its targets, as various hacking groups continue to weaponize the tool for accelerating various phases of the cyber attack life cycle, enabling information operations, and even conducting model extraction…
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Constella Intelligence Unveils 2026 Identity Breach Report: The Industrialization of Identity
New research reveals a 1-trillion-attribute threat landscape driven by machine speed and scale, and high-density credential consolidation. LOS ALTOS, CA, February 12, 2026 “, Constella, the leader in Identity Risk Intelligence, today announced the release of its flagship 2026 Identity Breach Report. The report details a fundamental shift in the cyber threat landscape, moving from the… First…
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Gartner® Names Tenable as the Current Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment in a 2025 Report
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, finance, flaw, gartner, governance, identity, intelligence, iot, leak, network, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability“Tenable’s asset and attack surface coverage, its application of AI and its reputation for vulnerability assessment makes it the front-runner in AI-powered exposure assessment,” Gartner writes in “AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment.” Key Takeaways from Tenable: This is the latest among a recent string of recognitions Tenable…
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ORB Networks Leverages Compromised IoT Devices and SOHO Routers to Mask Cyberattacks
Operational Relay Box (ORB) networks are covert, mesh-based infrastructures used by advanced threat actors to hide the true origin of their cyberattacks. Built from compromised Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers, and rented Virtual Private Servers (VPS), these networks act like private residential proxy systems that blend malicious traffic with legitimate user activity.…
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DragonForce Ransomware Group Targets 363 Companies, Expands Cartel-Like Operations Since 2023
DragonForce is a ransomware group that has rapidly evolved into a cartel-style operation, extending its reach across the cybercrime ecosystem since late 2023. Operating under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, the group now positions itself not just as a single gang, but as a platform for other threat actors and affiliate crews. Over time, the group shifted from…
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SSH Worm Exploit Detected by DShield Sensor Using Credential Stuffing and Multi-Stage Malware
A DShield honeypot sensor recently recorded a complete compromise sequence involving a self-replicating SSH worm that exploits weak passwords to spread across Linux systems. The incident highlights how poor SSH hygiene and the use of default credentials remain among the most persistent threats to Internet-connected devices. Even in 2026, attackers continue leveraging automated credential stuffing…
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Palo Alto closes privileged access gap with $25B CyberArk acquisition
Tags: access, ai, cloud, control, detection, endpoint, governance, identity, intelligence, microsoft, network, okta, risk, threat, zero-trustCustomer impact and integration risks: While Palo Alto is integrating CyberArk’s capabilities into its security ecosystem, the company will continue to offer CyberArk’s identity security solutions as a standalone platform.This signals continuity and roadmap stability for existing customers in the near term. “Standalone CyberArk availability is expected to continue, now backed by Palo Alto’s global…
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$44 Evilmouse Malware Grants Attackers Full Control of Systems Upon Connection
A new hardware-based threat has emerged that disguises malicious code execution capabilities inside an ordinary computer mouse. Dubbed >>EvilMouse,<< this covert keystroke injector demonstrates how everyday peripherals can become powerful attack tools for just $44 in parts. EvilMouse operates similarly to the well-known USB Rubber Ducky penetration testing tool. However, with a crucial difference: it…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Prompt RCE, Claude 0-Click, RenEngine Loader, Auto 0-Days & 25+ Stories
Threat activity this week shows one consistent signal, attackers are leaning harder on what already works. Instead of flashy new exploits, many operations are built around quiet misuse of trusted tools, familiar workflows, and overlooked exposures that sit in plain sight.Another shift is how access is gained versus how it’s used. Initial entry points are…
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Rogue VM Linked to Muddled Libra in VMware vSphere Attack, Exposing Critical TTPs
The cybercrime group Muddled Libra (aka Scattered Spider, UNC3944). The contents of this rogue VM and activity from the attack provide valuable insight into the operational playbook of this threat actor. This single VM acted as the attackers’ beachhead, revealing a detailed, step-by-step view of how the group conducts reconnaissance, steals credentials, and moves laterally…