Tag: threat
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Attackers Leveraging telnetd Exploit for Root Privileges After PoC Goes Public
The threat actors have begun actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd immediately after proof-of-concept code became publicly available. The flaw allows remote attackers to gain root access without authentication, triggering widespread exploitation attempts across internet-exposed systems. The security flaw affects GNU InetUtils telnetd versions 1.9.3 through 2.7, with the vulnerable…
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US punts renewal of threat data sharing law to September
US lawmakers have extended the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 for another nine months, buying time to enact a replacement for the legislation. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637737/US-punts-renewal-of-threat-data-sharing-law-to-September
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Top 10 World’s Best Data Security Companies in 2026
In 2026, data has become the most valuable asset for businesses and the most targeted. With rising ransomware attacks, insider threats, AI-driven breaches, and strict global data protection regulations, organizations can no longer rely on basic security controls. This has fueled massive demand for advanced data security companies that can protect sensitive information across cloud,…
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ISMG, CyCube Join Forces to Better Train AI-Era Defenders
Partnership With Israeli Startup Brings Real-World Threat Labs to Security Training. ISMG has teamed with CyCube to strengthen CyberEd.io’s hands-on cyber training platform. The strategic investment aims to deliver personalized, adaptive labs and assessments that help security teams respond to evolving threats fueled by generative and agentic AI. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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ShinyHunters claim to be behind SSO-account data theft attacks
The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it is behind a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts at Okta, Microsoft, and Google, enabling threat actors to breach corporate SaaS platforms and steal company data for extortion. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claim-to-be-behind-sso-account-data-theft-attacks/
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Extended Detection and Response (XDR): A New Era in Cybersecurity
The digital landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, and so are the threats that target organizations. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and diverse, traditional security solutions often struggle to keep up. Businesses today need a more unified, proactive, and intelligent approach to detect and respond to threats. This is where Extended Detection and Response…
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How proactive can Agentic AI be in threat detection?
The Crucial Intersection: Non-Human Identities and AI in Cybersecurity What role do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play in cybersecurity? Traditional human-centric security measures are no longer sufficient. The emergence of NHIs, or machine identities, is reshaping how organizations approach security threats, particularly when integrated with Proactive Agentic AI for threat detection. Understanding Non-Human Identities: A New……
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Can managing NHIs keep companies ahead in cybersecurity?
How Do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Shape the Future of Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered the risks associated with the identities of machines in your network? With cybersecurity professionals continue to confront increasingly complex threats, a crucial, often overlooked area is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets. Integrating NHI management into an……
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Fortinet warns of active FortiCloud SSO bypass affecting updated devices
Fortinet confirmed attacks are bypassing FortiCloud SSO authentication, affecting even fully patched devices, similar to recent SSO flaws. Fortinet confirmed attacks bypass FortiCloud SSO on fully patched devices. Threat actors automate firewall changes, add users, enable VPNs, and steal configs, in campaigns resembling December 2025 exploits of critical FortiCloud SSO flaws. Arctic Wolf researchers reported…
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Corr-Serve strengthens South Africa’s cybersecurity market through expanded Seceon partnership
Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, a global provider of advanced cybersecurity technology, expanding local access to AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The enhanced agreement builds on more than seven years of collaboration between the two companies in Southern Africa and positions Corr-Serve as Seceon’s…
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NETSCOUT recognized for leadership in network detection and response
Tags: attack, cloud, cyber, data, detection, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, network, risk, service, technology, threat, toolThis is where visibility breaks down.This is where attacks hide.This is where risk grows quietly.NETSCOUT’s Omnis Cyber Intelligence closes this critical gap with a simple yet powerful idea: If you can’t see every signal, you can’t trust any conclusion. Turning packets into understanding: Our proprietary Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) technology doesn’t just collect packets; it…
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Smarter DDoS security at scale
Block first, ask questions later: One way to minimize the impact of encrypted attack traffic is to simply drop it before decrypting. There are several methods we employ to filter out the garbage quickly and efficiently:Known source blocking: Many attackers are now using open internet proxies to hide the source of their HTTPS attacks. We constantly…
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The New Rules of Cyber Resilience in an AI-Driven Threat Landscape
For years, cybersecurity strategy revolved around a simple goal: keep attackers out. That mindset no longer matches reality. Today’s threat landscape assumes compromise. Adversaries do not just encrypt data and demand payment. They exfiltrate it, resell it, reuse it, and weaponize it long after the initial breach. As we look toward 2026, cyber resilience, not..…
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Anthropic, Microsoft MCP Server Flaws Shine a Light on AI Security Risks
Researchers with Cyata and BlueRock uncovered vulnerabilities in MCP servers from Anthropic and Microsoft, feeding ongoing security worries about MCP and other agentic AI tools and their dual natures as both key parts of the evolving AI world and easy targets for threat actors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/anthropic-microsoft-mcp-server-flaws-shine-a-light-on-ai-security-risks/
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20,000 WordPress Sites Compromised by Backdoor Vulnerability Enabling Malicious Admin Access
A critical backdoor vulnerability discovered in the LA-Studio Element Kit for the Elementor plugin poses an immediate threat to more than 20,000 WordPress installations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0920 with a CVSS severity rating of 9.8 (Critical), enables unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts and achieve complete site compromise. The function fails to properly restrict…
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Angreifer missbrauchen Tools für Remote-Monitoring und Management als Backdoor
Die KnowBe4 Threat Labs informieren über eine ausgeklügelte Dual-Vektor-Kampagne, die die Bedrohungskette nach der Kompromittierung von Anmeldedaten demonstriert. Anstatt maßgeschneiderte Malware einzusetzen, umgehen die Angreifer die Sicherheitsperimeter, indem sie IT-Tools missbrauchen, denen von IT-Administratoren vertraut wird. Indem sie sich einen ‘Generalschlüssel” für das System verschaffen, verwandeln sie legitime Remote-Monitoring and Management (RMM)-Software in eine dauerhafte…
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Okta users under attack: Modern phishing kits are turbocharging vishing attacks
Threat actors who specialize in vishing (i.e., voice phishing) have started using phishing kits that can intercept targets’ login credentials while also allowing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/23/okta-vishing-adaptable-phishing-kits/
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What are drive-by download attacks?
A drive-by download attack is a type of cyber threat where malicious software is downloaded and installed on a user’s device without their knowledge or consent simply by visiting a compromised or malicious website. Unlike traditional malware attacks, users often do not have to click a link or open an attachment, the infection can… First…
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Quantum-Resistant Identity and Access Management for AI Agents
Learn how to protect AI agents from quantum threats using post-quantum cryptography, mcp security, and context-aware access control. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/quantum-resistant-identity-and-access-management-for-ai-agents/
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Unterschätztes Risiko: Insider-Bedrohungen endlich ernst nehmen
Tags: access, ai, compliance, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, fraud, governance, identity, infrastructure, mail, nis-2, phishing, resilience, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, security-incident, threat, tool, vulnerability48 Prozent der Fälle von Datendiebstahl, Industriespionage oder Sabotage in Unternehmen gehen laut einer Studie auf Mitarbeiter zurück.Was wäre, wenn das größte Sicherheitsrisiko Ihrer Organisation bereits einen Mitarbeitendenausweis besitzt, legitim angemeldet ist und genau weiß, wie interne Prozesse funktionieren? Diese Frage ist unbequem, aber sie markiert den Ausgangspunkt für eine längst überfällige Auseinandersetzung mit Insider-Bedrohungen.…
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Phishing Attack Uses Stolen Credentials to Install LogMeIn RMM for Persistent Access
Tags: access, attack, breach, credentials, cybersecurity, monitoring, phishing, software, threat, toolCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new dual-vector campaign that leverages stolen credentials to deploy legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software for persistent remote access to compromised hosts.”Instead of deploying custom viruses, attackers are bypassing security perimeters by weaponizing the necessary IT tools that administrators trust,” KnowBe4 Threat First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Ransomware gang’s slip-up led to data recovery for 12 US firms
Tags: access, attack, backup, breach, business, citrix, cloud, corporate, cyber, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, group, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, law, linux, network, phishing, powershell, ransom, ransomware, risk, software, spear-phishing, sql, threat, tool, veeam, vulnerabilityscrutinize and audit your backups. If you have a regular backup schedule, is there unexpected or unexplained activity? Von Ramin Mapp notes that crooks are known to time data exfiltration to match corporate off-site backups as a way to hide their work;monitor for encrypted data leaving your environments and see where it goes. Does this…
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What makes AI in cybersecurity reliable?
Are Non-Human Identities the Missing Link in Cybersecurity AI Reliability? Cybersecurity is an evolving field, constantly adapting to new threats and vulnerabilities. But have you considered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are shaping cybersecurity, especially regarding AI reliability? NHIs, essentially machine identities, are critical components in creating a secure cloud environment, providing oversight to CISOs and……
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How do AI secrets ensure cloud security?
What Role Do AI Secrets Play in Ensuring Cloud Security? Where digital threats loom larger than ever, how do organizations navigate complex cloud security? The answer lies in effectively managing AI secrets. This approach ensures that machine identities, an often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity, are adequately protected. Unveiling Non-Human Identities (NHIs) The cornerstone of modern……
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How do AI secrets ensure cloud security?
What Role Do AI Secrets Play in Ensuring Cloud Security? Where digital threats loom larger than ever, how do organizations navigate complex cloud security? The answer lies in effectively managing AI secrets. This approach ensures that machine identities, an often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity, are adequately protected. Unveiling Non-Human Identities (NHIs) The cornerstone of modern……
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Fortinet Firewalls Hit With Malicious Configuration Changes
Automated infections of potentially fully patched FortiGate devices are allowing threat actors to steal firewall configuration files. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/fortinet-firewalls-malicious-configuration-changes