Tag: threat
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Code Repositories in “Contagious Interview” Campaign
A newly documented campaign dubbed “Contagious Interview” shows North Korean threat actors weaponising developer tooling and code-repository workflows to steal credentials, cryptocurrency wallets and establish remote access even when victims never “run” the code they are sent. In a recent case analysed by SEAL, a malicious Bitbucket repository (hxxps://bitbucket[.]org/0xmvptechlab/ctrading) was delivered as a take”‘home technical…
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‘VoidLink’ Malware Poses Advanced Threat to Linux Systems
Researchers discovered a modular, cloud-first framework that is feature-rich and designed to maintain stealthy, long-term access to Linux environments. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/voidlink-malware-advanced-threat-linux-systems
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PLUGGYAPE Malware Uses Signal and WhatsApp to Target Ukrainian Defense Forces
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of new cyber attacks targeting its defense forces with malware known as PLUGGYAPE between October and December 2025.The activity has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian hacking group tracked as Void Blizzard (aka Laundry Bear or UAC-0190). The threat actor is believed…
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Threat Actor Teases Source Code for Sale After Hack of Target Systems
Hackers posted online what they said were samples of about 860 GB of internal source code, developer documentation, and other data taken from systems of giant U.S. retailer Target and is reportedly offering to sell the stolen information. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/threat-actor-teases-source-code-for-sale-after-hack-of-target-systems/
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SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Austin, TX / USA, 14th January 2026, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/spycloud-launches-supply-chain-solution-to-combat-rising-third-party-identity-threats/
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DORA penetration testing and threat-led exercises explained
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a unified framework for managing ICT risk across the European financial sector, with key requirements, including penetration testing, coming into force in 2026. Its aim is to ensure that regulated organisations, and the critical third-party providers they rely on, can withstand, respond to and recover from operational disruptions.”¦…
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SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Tags: access, ai, authentication, breach, business, communications, compliance, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, government, grc, group, identity, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, toolFor government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, supply chain threats present national security risks that demand heightened vigilance. Public sector organizations managing sensitive data and critical services increasingly rely on contractors and technology vendors whose compromised credentials could provide adversaries with pathways into classified systems or essential infrastructure. Last year alone, the top 98 Defense…
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US cybersecurity weakened by congressional delays despite Plankey renomination
Tags: business, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, infrastructure, law, network, risk, strategy, threatCISA 2015 reauthorization: Likely, but late and suboptimal: A major cybersecurity bill called the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), which expired on Sept. 30, was temporarily revived on Nov. 13 and given a two-month lease on life through Jan. 30, 2026. The law provides critical legal liability protections that enable cyber threat…
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Seceon Breaks the OT Security Barrier: aiSecOT360 Delivers Holistic Protection Without Compromising Air-Gap Integrity
As Nation-State Attacks Escalate Against Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Manufacturing, AI/ML & DTM Powered Platform Unifies NG-SIEM, NDR, UEBA, NBAD, ITDR, and Threat Intelligence for Organizations with OT and Legacy Infrastructure BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/, With cyberattacks against critical infrastructure surging 30% in 2025 and nation-state actors like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon actively pre-positioning within…
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Cybersecurity risk will accelerate this year, fueled in part by AI, says World Economic Forum
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, control, country, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, fraud, governance, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, international, middle-east, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAI is anticipated to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in 2026, according to 94% of survey respondents;87% of respondents said AI-related vulnerabilities had increased in the past year. Other cyber risks that had increased were (in order) cyber-enabled fraud and phishing, supply chain disruption, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities;confidence in national cyber…
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Threat actor claims the theft of full customer data from Spanish energy firm Endesa
Endesa disclosed a data breach exposing full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. Spanish energy firm Endesa disclosed a data breach, threat actors stole full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. >>In this regard, we regret to inform you that Endesa EnergÃa has detected a…
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Target employees confirm leaked source code is authentic
Multiple current and former Target employees confirmed that leaked source code samples posted by a threat actor match real internal systems. The company also rolled out an “accelerated” lockdown of its Git server, requiring VPN access, a day after being contacted by BleepingComputer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-employees-confirm-leaked-source-code-is-authentic/
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What Is a DNS Attack? Understanding the Risks and Threats
In 2026, when websites, apps, and online services drive nearly every aspect of daily life, the Domain Name System (DNS) acts as the internet’s unsung hero. It serves as the bridge between humans and machines, effortlessly translating memorable domain names like www.thecyberexpress.com, the same website you’re reading this article on. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637242/Dual-channel-attacks-are-the-new-face-of-BEC-in-2026
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Android Banking Malware deVixor Actively Targeting Users with Ransomware Capabilities.
A sophisticated Android banking trojan known as deVixor has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, combining financial data theft, device surveillance, and ransomware capabilities into a single malicious platform. Active since October 2025, the malware represents a concerning evolution in Android-based financial threats, targeting victims through fake automotive websites and leveraging Telegram infrastructure…
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Analysis of VoidLink: A Cloud-Native Malware Threat Targeting Linux Systems
A sophisticated Linux malware framework, VoidLink, has been identified by Check Point Research, representing a significant escalation in threats targeting cloud-native environments. The advanced framework, developed by Chinese-affiliated developers, combines custom loaders, implants, rootkits, and over 30 modular plugins specifically engineered to maintain persistent access to Linux systems while evading detection through multiple layers of…
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Threat Actors Exploit RMM Tools Through Weaponized PDF Files
Threat actors are exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools as part of a sophisticated campaign distributing weaponized PDF files to unsuspecting users. AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently uncovered multiple attack chains utilizing Syncro, SuperOps, NinjaOne, and ScreenConnect tools commonly used by managed service providers and IT teams for legitimate system administration. The…
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SAP January 2026 Security Patch Day Fixes Critical Injection and RCE Flaws
SAP released 17 new security notes on January 13, 2026, addressing vulnerabilities affecting widely deployed enterprise systems. The patch day includes four critical-severity flaws spanning SQL injection, remote code execution, and code injection attacks that could allow authenticated and unauthenticated threat actors to compromise SAP environments. Critical Vulnerabilities Demand Immediate Attention The most severe vulnerabilities…
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AUTHOR QA: New techno-thriller ‘The Virus’ simulates an AI malware outbreak gone global
Eddy Willems has been a steady, pragmatic voice in cybersecurity for decades, known for breaking down complex threats in ways real people can understand. Related: AI fueling disinformaton With The Virus, he tries something new: a fast-paced techno-thriller… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/author-qa-new-techno-thriller-the-virus-simulates-an-ai-malware-outbreak-gone-global/
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Check Point veröffentlicht Cyber Threat Report für Dezember 2025
Im vergangenen Monat verzeichneten Unternehmen durchschnittlich 2027 Cyber-Angriffe pro Woche. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von einem Prozent gegenüber dem Vormonat und einem Anstieg von neun Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-veroeffentlicht-cyber-threat-report-fuer-dezember-2025/a43347/
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AuraInspector: Open-source tool to audit Salesforce Aura access control misconfigurations
Google and its Mandiant threat intelligence unit have released AuraInspector, an open-source tool aimed at auditing data access paths in Salesforce Experience Cloud … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/13/aurainspector-open-source-tool-salesforce-aura/
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Target employees confirm leaked code after ‘accelerated’ Git lockdown
Multiple current and former Target employees confirmed that leaked source code samples posted by a threat actor match real internal systems. The company also rolled out an “accelerated” lockdown of its Git server, requiring VPN access, a day after being contacted by BleepingComputer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-employees-confirm-leaked-code-after-accelerated-git-lockdown/
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For application security: SCA, SAST, DAST and MAST. What next?
Tags: advisory, ai, application-security, automation, best-practice, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, compliance, container, control, cve, data, exploit, flaw, framework, gartner, government, guide, ibm, incident response, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, least-privilege, ml, mobile, network, nist, resilience, risk, sbom, service, software, sql, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, waf<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1024" alt="Chart: Posture, provenance and proof." class="wp-image-4115680" srcset="https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 1430w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=768%2C431&quality=50&strip=all 768w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”575″ sizes=”auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> Sunil GentyalaOver the past year the community has admitted the obvious: the battleground is the software supply chain and…
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Driving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, fido, finance, fraud, government, Hardware, iam, identity, insurance, login, mobile, passkey, password, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, trainingDriving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication madhav Tue, 01/13/2026 – 06:13 For decades, passwords have been the default mechanism for securing digital access. They are deeply embedded in enterprise systems and workflows, yet they were never designed to withstand today’s threat landscape. Cybersecurity Sarah Lefavrais – IAM Product Marketing Manager More About This…
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Russia’s Crackdown on Probiv Data Leaks May Have Fed the Beast Instead
Explore how Russia’s efforts to control the probiv market highlight the challenges of data leaks, insider threats, and the conflict between control and security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/russias-crackdown-on-probiv-data-leaks-may-have-fed-the-beast-instead/
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Hackers Remotely Took Control of an Apex Legends Player’s Inputs
A critical security vulnerability has emerged in Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale title, allowing threat actors to remotely manipulate player inputs without requiring code execution capabilities. Respawn Entertainment, the developer of Apex Legends, has confirmed an active security incident affecting its player base. Malicious actors have discovered a vulnerability that enables them to remotely control…
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Most Important Consideration To Prevent Insider Cyber Security Threats In Your Organization
Insider threats are very real and make up the majority of cybersecurity attacks on enterprises. Yet, many businesses still spend most of their time safeguarding their systems against outsider threats. The worst with insider threats is that they often have a human element, which is usually used to bypass software protection. So even with all…