Tag: threat
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Top 5 real-world AI security threats revealed in 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, chatgpt, cloud, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, email, exploit, flaw, framework, github, gitlab, google, injection, least-privilege, LLM, malicious, malware, microsoft, nvidia, open-source, openai, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA critical remote code execution (RCE) in open-source AI agent framework Langflow that was also exploited in the wildAn RCE flaw in OpenAI’s Codex CLIVulnerabilities in NVIDIA Triton Inference ServerRCE vulnerabilities in major AI inference server frameworks, including those from Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft, and open-source projects such as vLLM and SGLangVulnerabilities in open-source compute framework…
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Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366636636/Middle-East-tech-trends-2026-AI-cyber-security-and-sovereign-infrastructure-take-centre-stage
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Hacktivist Proxies and the Normalization of Cyber Pressure Campaigns
A significant shift in the cyber threat landscape has been identified in a new research report, distinguishing modern >>Hacktivist Proxy Operations
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TDL 012 – The Architect of the Internet on the Future of Trust
Summary In this episode of The Defenders Log, Paul Mockapetris, the architect of DNS, discusses the evolving role of the Domain Name System from a simple directory to a sophisticated security tool. He posits that modern networking requires “making sure DNS doesn’t work when you don’t want it to,” comparing DNS filtering to essential services…
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Unpatched FortiGate Security Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass 2FA Controls
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiGate devices enables threat actors to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) protections through case-sensitive username manipulation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2020-12812, affects organizations with specific LDAP integration configurations and remains exploitable on unpatched systems. The vulnerability stems from FortiGate’s default case-sensitive username handling conflicting with LDAP directories that treat usernames…
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AI-Driven Attacks and the Future of Security
AI is changing cybercrime in a big way. Autonomous AI agents could soon carry out entire attacks on their own -scanning servers, testing vulnerabilities, refining exploits and even launching phishing campaigns from start to finish, said David Sancho, senior threat researcher at Trend Micro. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/ai-driven-attacks-future-security-i-5516
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Quantum-resistant key management for AI model deployments.
Discover how quantum-resistant key management secures AI model deployments, protecting against quantum computing threats with advanced encryption and zero-trust strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/quantum-resistant-key-management-for-ai-model-deployments/
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Quantum-resistant key management for AI model deployments.
Discover how quantum-resistant key management secures AI model deployments, protecting against quantum computing threats with advanced encryption and zero-trust strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/quantum-resistant-key-management-for-ai-model-deployments/
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US Energy Dept Flags AI, Cyber Gaps as Top Risks for 2026
New Report Says DOE Cyber and AI Governance Is Lagging Behind Rapid Deployment. An inspector general report warns the Department of Energy’s rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and decentralized cybersecurity controls has outpaced governance, limiting enterprise visibility and exposing critical infrastructure to persistent threats from state-backed and criminal actors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Evasive Panda APT: Malware Delivery via AitM and DNS Poisoning
Evasive Panda, a sophisticated threat actor known by the aliases Bronze Highland, Daggerfly, and StormBamboo, has escalated its offensive capabilities through a two-year campaign that has deployed advanced attack techniques,, including adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks and DNS poisoning. According to June 2025 research, the group maintained persistent operations between November 2022 and November 2024, targeting victims…
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Israeli Organizations Targeted by AV-Themed Malicious Word and PDF Files
SEQRITE Labs’ Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Team has uncovered a sophisticated campaign targeting Israeli organizations through weaponized Microsoft Word and PDF documents disguised as legitimate antivirus software. The operation, tracked as UNG0801 or >>Operation IconCat,
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NtKiller Malware Advertised on Dark Web With Claims of Antivirus and EDR Bypass
A new and sophisticated defensive evasion tool dubbed >>NtKillerAlphaGhoul.
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Getting a Tighter Grip on Third-Party AI Risk in Healthcare
Third-party security threats remain one of the most critical risks facing the healthcare sector. But now the increasing use of artificial intelligence by vendors adds a new layer of third-party concerns, said independent consultant Rick Doten, former healthplan CISO at Centene Corp. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/getting-tighter-grip-on-third-party-ai-risk-in-healthcare-i-5512
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Recent Cyber Attacks and Threat Actor Activity: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Threat Landscape
Executive Overview Over the past week, global threat activity has highlighted a critical reality: modern cyber attacks are faster, more coordinated, and increasingly industrialized. From mass exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to ransomware-as-a-service operations and record-breaking volumetric DDoS attacks, adversaries continue to evolve both tactically and operationally. This article provides a deep analytical overview of…
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Real-World Cyber Attack Detection: How Modern SOCs Identify, Block, and Contain Advanced Threats
Executive Summary Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single, obvious incident. Instead, they manifest as multiple low-level signals across web, endpoint, DNS, cloud, and network telemetry. When analyzed in isolation, these signals may seem benign. When correlated intelligently, they reveal active attack campaigns targeting applications, identities, cloud storage, and network boundaries. This article presents a…
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DDoS Protection Faces Fresh Challenges As Bot Traffic Reaches New Peak
As automated attack networks grow larger and more sophisticated, security teams are struggling to keep pace with a surge in malicious bot activity that is reshaping the DDoS threat landscape In December 2025, Solana experienced one of the largest DDoS attacks in history, with traffic peaking at 6 Tbps. Although the attack continued over more…
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Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media
The fraudulent investment scheme known as Nomani has witnessed an increase by 62%, according to data from ESET, as campaigns distributing the threat have also expanded beyond Facebook to include other social media platforms, such as YouTube.The Slovak cybersecurity company said it blocked over 64,000 unique URLs associated with the threat this year. A majority…
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AI-Driven Anomaly Detection for MCP Security.
Explore how AI-driven anomaly detection enhances the security of Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments, protecting AI infrastructure from evolving threats with real-time insights. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/ai-driven-anomaly-detection-for-mcp-security/
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How to Detect Insider Threats Before They Damage Your Business
Learn how deception, identity verification, automation, and zero trust help detect insider threats before they cause real business damage. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/how-to-detect-insider-threats-before-they-damage-your-business/
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Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2025
In many regards, 2025 proved to be a relatively normal year for the cyber security world as threat actors and security pros continued their long-running cat-and-mouse game, but it was also a stand-out year that saw some of the largest cyber attacks ever to befall the UK. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber…
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Implementing NIS2, without getting bogged down in red tape
Tags: access, ai, automation, backup, bsi, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, email, encryption, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, law, least-privilege, metric, monitoring, network, nis-2, regulation, saas, sbom, service, siem, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayIT in transition: From text documents to declarative technology: NIS2 essentially requires three things: concrete security measures; processes and guidelines for managing these measures; and robust evidence that they work in practice.Process documentation, that is, policies, responsibilities, and procedures, is not fundamentally new for most larger companies. ISO 27001-based information security management systems, HR processes, and…
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Indian Vehicle Owners Warned as Browser-Based e-Challan Phishing Gains Momentum
A renewed RTO scam campaign targeting Indian vehicle owners is gaining momentum. This follows a sharp rise in browser-based e-challan phishing operations that rely on shared and reusable fraud infrastructure. The latest findings indicate that attackers are exploiting trust in government transport services, continuing a pattern of RTO-themed threats that have persisted over recent years. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/rto-scam-browser-based-e-challan-phishing/
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Interpol sweep takes down cybercrooks in 19 countries
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, botnet, business, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, finance, fraud, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, ransomware, russia, scam, service, theft, threatA ‘very good thing’: The fact that the same operation broke ransomware operations and a business email compromise (BEC) operation is “unique,” said DiMaggio, because most people think of Africa as the source of BEC and fraud scams.The fact that authorities are working to disrupt ransomware operations in Africa before they grow to the size…
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How to communicate cyber risk in commercial terms
Cyber risk is often discussed in technical language, often in a way which is difficult to decipher the real business impact. CVSS scores, vulnerabilities, attack paths and threat actors all have their place but for many decision”‘makers, this language doesn’t translate into real-world business outcomes. Small business leaders and non-technical executives need to understand what”¦…
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New Digital Twin Lets Trend Micro Simulate Cyberattacks
COO Kevin Simzer Says ‘Model Enables Testing of Threats Across Real-World Topologies’. By using telemetry from endpoints, servers, cloud and email, Trend Micro’s digital twin can safely simulate cyberattacks across a full enterprise. COO Kevin Simzer said it supports risk modeling and testing of controls, offering insights beyond legacy red-teaming exercises. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Red Hat GitLab breach exposes data of 21,000 Nissan customers
Hackers breached Red Hat’s GitLab, stealing data of 21,000 customers; Nissan confirmed exposure via a self-managed GitLab instance. Japanese carmaker Nissan disclosed a data breach tied to a self-managed GitLab instance used by Red Hat Consulting. Threat actors gained access to the GitLab instance, stealing data from 21,000 customers. In October, the Crimson Collective claimed…
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OpenAI Will Forever Fight Prompt Injection Attacks
AI Firm Discovers New Prompt Injection Attack Class. OpenAI faces a years-long battle to secure its ChatGPT Atlas web browser against prompt injection attacks, a threat the company says will require continuous defense strengthening much like the arms race against online scams targeting humans. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/openai-will-forever-fight-prompt-injection-attacks-a-30380
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ServiceNow Announces $7.75 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Armis
ServiceNow Inc. agreed Tuesday to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest acquisition, as companies face increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks. The enterprise software giant said it plans to integrate Armis’ security capabilities, including device scanning and threat detection, into its platform. The deal represents a strategic bet on the growing..…
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WatchGuard warns critical flaw in Firebox devices facing exploitation
The company said the threat activity is part of a larger campaign against edge devices and internet-exposed infrastructure. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/watchguard-critical-flaw-firebox-exploitation/808617/