Tag: threat
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APT28 Leverages CVE-2026-21509 in Operation Neusploit
IntroductionIn January 2026, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a new campaign in-the-wild, tracked as Operation Neusploit, targeting countries in the Central and Eastern European region. In this campaign, the threat actor leveraged specially crafted Microsoft RTF files to exploit CVE-2026-21509 and deliver malicious backdoors in a multi-stage infection chain. Due to significant overlaps in tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)…
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Notepad++ Hosting Breach Attributed to China-Linked Lotus Blossom Hacking Group
A China-linked threat actor known as Lotus Blossom has been attributed with medium confidence to the recently discovered compromise of the infrastructure hosting Notepad++.The attack enabled the state-sponsored hacking group to deliver a previously undocumented backdoor codenamed Chrysalis to users of the open-source editor, according to new findings from Rapid7.The development comes shortly First seen…
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njRAT runs MassLogger
njRAT is a remote access trojan that has been around for more than 10 years and still remains one of the most popular RATs among criminal threat actors. This blog post demonstrates how NetworkMiner Professional can be used to decode the njRAT C2 traffic to extract artifacts like screenshots, command[…] First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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IT Security
In a world where businesses are built on digital infrastructure, IT security has become a critical pillar of organizational resilience and trust. From cloud computing and remote workforces to SaaS applications and connected devices, modern IT environments are larger, more complex, and more exposed than ever before. At the same time, cyber threats are growing…
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What Is Threat Intelligence?
Threat Intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and contextualizing data about existing and emerging cyber threats to produce actionable insights that help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to cyberattacks. Rather than relying on raw alerts or isolated indicators, threat intelligence provides who is attacking, how they operate, what they are targeting, and why it…
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New phishing attack leverages PDFs and Dropbox
Masquerading as a safe document format: But after so many warnings about this over time, why are people still so trusting of PDFs and Dropbox?”Because, historically, they’ve actually been trained to be,” said Avakian. PDFs are routinely used in the business world and have been positioned as a safe, read-only document format for invoices, contracts,…
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Nitrogen Ransomware: ESXi malware has a bug!
Nitrogen ransomware was derived from the previously leaked Conti 2 builder code, and is similar to Nitrogen ransomware, but a coding mistake in the ESXi malware causes it to encrypt all the files with the wrong public key, irrevocably corrupting them. This means that even the threat actor is incapable of decrypting them, and that…
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Why Your WAF Missed It: The Danger of Double-Encoding and Evasion Techniques in Healthcare Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, data, data-breach, detection, exploit, governance, hacker, healthcare, intelligence, malicious, risk, technology, threat, tool, wafThe “Good Enough” Trap If you ask most organizations how they protect their APIs, they point to their WAF (Web Application Firewall). They have the OWASP Top 10 rules enabled. The dashboard is green. They feel safe. But attackers know exactly how your WAF works, and, more importantly, how to trick it. We recently worked…
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Russian Hacker Alliance Launches Large-Scale Cyberattack Targeting Denmark
A pro-Russian hacker alliance calling itself “Russian Legion” has issued direct threats against Denmark, warning of large-scale cyberattacks linked to the country’s planned military support to Ukraine. The campaign appears designed to combine disruptive cyber activity with psychological pressure on Danish authorities, businesses, and the wider public. The first threat was posted on the Russian…
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New “Punishing Owl” Hacker Group Targets Networks Linked to Russian Security Agency
A previously unknown threat actor calling itself Punishing Owl has claimed responsibility for breaching a Russian government security agency, marking the emergence of what cybersecurity researchers believe is a new politically motivated hacktivist collective. The attack demonstrated sophisticated operational security capabilities beyond typical data exfiltration campaigns. On the same day as the breach announcement, Punishing…
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Cybercrime Enters a New Era as Autonomous AI Agents Take Center Stage
As of February 2026, enterprise defenders are no longer just battling human-operated ransomware groups or credential thieves. The frontline has shifted to a new class of threat: autonomous AI agents that plan, execute, adapt, and even reinvest their own criminal profits without direct human oversight. The convergence of OpenClaw (local runtime), Moltbook (agent collaboration network),…
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Chinese Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for 6 Months
State-sponsored threat actors compromised the popular code editor’s hosting provider to redirect targeted users to malicious downloads. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chinese-hackers-hijack-notepad-updates-6-months
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AI Threats in 2026: A SecOps Playbook
As AI-driven threats accelerate in 2026, security teams must evolve their defenses to manage new risks and maintain resilience. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/ai-threats-in-2026-a-secops-playbook/
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ShinyHunters Leads Surge in Vishing Attacks to Steal SaaS Data
Several threat clusters are using vishing in extortion campaigns that include tactics that are consistent with those used by high-profile threat group ShinyHunters. They are stealing SSO and MFA credentials to access companies’ environments and steal data from cloud applications, according to Mandiant researchers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/shinyhunters-leads-surge-in-vishing-attacks-to-steal-saas-data/
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FCC urges telecoms to boost cybersecurity amid growing ransomware threat
The commission said it was aware of ransomware disruptions at a growing number of small and medium-sized telecoms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/fcc-telecommunications-ransomware-warning/811100/
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ShinyHunters flip the script on MFA in new data theft attacks
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supposed to defend against phishing attacks, but threat actors operating under the ShinyHunters banner are using it as a pretext in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/02/shinyhunters-mfa-social-engineering/
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NSFOCUS Monthly APT Insights December 2025
Regional APT Threat Situation In December 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab detected a total of 24 APT attack activities. These activities were primarily concentrated in regions including South Asia, East Asia, with a smaller portion also found in Eastern Europe and South America. Some organizations remain unattributed to known APT groups,…The…
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Notepad++ update feature hijacked by Chinese state hackers for months
Chinese state-sponsored threat actors were likely behind the hijacking of Notepad++ update traffic last year that lasted for almost half a year, the developer states in an official announcement today. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-update-feature-hijacked-by-chinese-state-hackers-for-months/
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Drone sightings have doubled near UK military bases, warns British government
The surge in sightings has prompted the government to expand the powers available to service personnel to deal with the threat from uncrewed aerial vehicles without having to first involve law enforcement. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/military-drone-sightings-double-uk-government
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, MongoDB Ransoms, AI Hijacks & New Threats
Every week brings new discoveries, attacks, and defenses that shape the state of cybersecurity. Some threats are stopped quickly, while others go unseen until they cause real damage.Sometimes a single update, exploit, or mistake changes how we think about risk and protection. Every incident shows how defenders adapt, and how fast attackers try to stay…
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Securing the Mid-Market Across the Complete Threat Lifecycle
For mid-market organizations, cybersecurity is a constant balancing act. Proactive, preventative security measures are essential to protect an expanding attack surface. Combined with effective protection that blocks threats, they play a critical role in stopping cyberattacks before damage is done.The challenge is that many security tools add complexity and cost that most mid-market businesses First…
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Top 10 Cyber Risk Management and GRC Companies in the UK and Globally
Cyber risk management and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) have become central to how organisations protect data, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain operational resilience. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny increases, organisations must demonstrate not only that risks are identified, but that they are governed, prioritised, and controlled effectively. Cyber risk management…
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Why non-human identities are your biggest security blind spot in 2026
Tags: access, api, breach, cloud, control, credentials, data-breach, github, google, governance, identity, least-privilege, password, service, threat, toolThe three blind spots I keep finding: After years working in cloud security and identity management, certain patterns show up everywhere I look. Three problems in particular appear in nearly every environment I assess. Secrets where they should never be. I still find API keys hardcoded in source files. Still. In 2026. Last year, GitGuardian…
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Hohe Nachfrage nach Online-Inhalten und wachsende Cyberbedrohungen prägten das Jahresende
Digicert hat seinen <> für das vierte Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht liefert datengestützte Einblicke darüber, wie die weltweite Internetnachfrage und Cyberbedrohungen im vierten Quartal aufeinandertrafen. Basierend auf Billionen von Netzwerkereignissen auf der globalen Sicherheitsplattform von Digicert bietet <> einen der umfassendsten Einblicke in die heutige, sich stetig wandelnde Bedrohungslandschaft. Der Radar-Bericht […] First seen…
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BreachForums Breach Exposes Names of 324K Cybercriminals, Upends the Threat Intel Game
The BreachForums marketplace has suffered a leak, exposing the identities of nearly 324,000 cybercriminals. This incident highlights a critical shift in cyberattacks, creating opportunities for law enforcement while demonstrating the risks associated with breaches in the cybercriminal ecosystem. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/breachforums-breach-exposes-names-of-324k-cybercriminals-upends-the-threat-intel-game/
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Hackers Target MongoDB Instances to Delete Databases and Plant Ransom Notes
Tags: attack, authentication, cyber, data-breach, exploit, extortion, hacker, Internet, ransom, ransomware, threatA widespread ransomware campaign targeting misconfigured MongoDB databases continues to compromise thousands of servers worldwide, with attackers exploiting internet-exposed instances that lack basic authentication controls. Recent research reveals that opportunistic threat actors are leveraging automated scripts to wipe databases and demand Bitcoin ransoms, turning configuration negligence into a scalable extortion operation. Attack Resurfaces After Years…
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Notepad++ Users Targeted After State-Backed Attackers Hijack Update Servers
Notepad++ fell victim to a sophisticated supply chain attack orchestrated by state-sponsored threat actors who compromised its update infrastructure over a six-month campaign. Security experts have attributed the attack to a Chinese state-backed group based on the highly selective targeting and technical sophistication demonstrated throughout the incident. Attack Timeline and Scope The compromise began in…
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Google Uncovers Major Expansion in ShinyHunters Threat Activity Using New Tactics
Tags: authentication, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, extortion, google, identity, mfa, phishing, service, software, tactics, threatA substantial expansion in cybercrime operations using tactics consistent with ShinyHunters-branded extortion campaigns. These sophisticated operations employ advanced voice phishing (vishing) and victim-branded credential harvesting websites to compromise corporate environments by stealing single sign-on (SSO) credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. While the methodology of targeting identity providers and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms remains consistent with…
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StrongestLayer: Top ‘Trusted’ Platforms are Key Attack Surfaces
Explore StrongestLayer’s threat intelligence report highlighting the rise of email security threats exploiting trusted platforms like DocuSign and Google Calendar. Learn how organizations can adapt to defend against these evolving cyber risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/strongestlayer-top-trusted-platforms-are-key-attack-surfaces/
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When responsible disclosure becomes unpaid labor
Tags: ai, bug-bounty, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data, email, exploit, finance, flaw, governance, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, open-source, ransom, risk, security-incident, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, warfaresupposed to function and how it increasingly does in practice. Enter the gray zone of ethical disclosure: The result is a growing gray zone between ethical research and adversarial pressure. Based on years of reporting on disclosure disputes, that gray zone tends to emerge through a small set of recurring failure modes.Silent treatment and severity…