Tag: threat
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Skills CISOs need to master in 2026
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, threat, tool, trainingTop technical skills: In addition to strong knowledge of AI systems, today’s CISOs need a solid foundation in the technologies that define modern enterprise environments. The (ISC)² CISSP is still widely regarded as the gold standard for broad expertise in security architecture, risk management, and governance. “Regulators will expect this, and it still appears in…
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Hackers Exploit React2Shell Vulnerability to Deploy Miners and Botnets Worldwide
Threat actors have been actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in React Server Components, tracked as CVE-2025-55182 and commonly referred to as React2Shell, to compromise systems across multiple industry sectors worldwide. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cve-2025-55182-react2shell-active-exploitation/
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How does AI enhance visibility in secrets management?
Have You Considered the Impact of AI on Secrets Security Management? Where cyber threats grow more sophisticated every day, ensuring robust security for Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial. NHIs are pivotal in maintaining security standards across digital environments, and effective secrets management is integral to this process. By harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI),……
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Top AI Technology Cybersecurity Podcasts to Follow in 2026
From AI agents and MCP to cybersecurity threats – discover the podcasts that industry leaders rely on. After scaling a CIAM platform to 1B+ users, I’ve identified the shows delivering real value in 2026. No hype, just practical insights from practitioners building the future. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/top-ai-technology-cybersecurity-podcasts-to-follow-in-2026/
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Report: Attacks ‘Cascade’ From IT, OT to Patient Care
Trellix Says Email, Identify Failures Are Among Top Vectors in Health Compromises. Of the millions of threats detected in healthcare IT environments last year, email phishing, identity failures and device vulnerabilities were among the top vectors for non-clinical IT compromises – often cascading and disrupting patient care, said a new report from security firm Trellix.…
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Chinese Mustang Panda hackers deploy infostealers via CoolClient backdoor
The Chinese espionage threat group Mustang Panda has updated its CoolClient backdoor to a new variant that can steal login data from browsers and monitor the clipboard. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-mustang-panda-hackers-deploy-infostealers-via-coolclient-backdoor/
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WinRAR path traversal flaw still exploited by numerous hackers
Multiple threat actors, both state-sponsored and financially motivated, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 high-severity vulnerability in WinRAR for initial access and to deliver various malicious payloads. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/winrar-path-traversal-flaw-still-exploited-by-numerous-hackers/
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LayerX Discovers Malicious Chrome Extensions Stealing ChatGPT Accounts
Security researchers from LayerX discovered 16 malicious Chrome extensions created by the same threat actor designed to intercept users’ interaction with ChatGPT chatbots and steal their account credentials, the latest instance in a growing trend. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/layerx-discovers-malicious-chrome-extensions-stealing-chatgpt-accounts/
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Fighting The Next Evolution of Email Threats With Layered, AI-Driven Security
For decades, email has been the backbone of corporate communications and for precisely this reason, it remains the attacker’s preferred gateway into organisations. Phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and supply chain attacks continue to increase, with adversaries using AI and compromised accounts to bypass classic protection mechanisms. The rapid evolution of threats presents significant challenges…
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Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Aimed at Indian Government Entities
Indian government entities have been targeted in two campaigns undertaken by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan using previously undocumented tradecraft.The campaigns have been codenamed Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack by Zscaler ThreatLabz, which identified them in September 2025.”While these campaigns share some similarities with the Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) First seen on…
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP – Part 2
Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, credentials, data, dns, email, exploit, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, powershell, programming, service, tactics, threat, tool, update, windowsThis is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on the Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack campaigns. For details on the Gopher Strike campaign, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered three additional backdoors, SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP, used to power the Sheet Attack campaign. In Part 2 of this series, ThreatLabz will…
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Attackers Hijack GitHub Desktop Repo to Spread Malware via Official Installer
Threat actors have successfully exploited a design flaw in GitHub’s fork architecture to distribute malware disguised as the legitimate GitHub Desktop installer. The attack chain begins with a deceptively simple but effective technique. Attackers create throwaway GitHub accounts and fork the official GitHub Desktop repository. They then modify the download link in the README file…
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ShinyHunters Group Targets Over 100 Enterprises, Including Canva, Atlassian, and Epic Games
A surge in infrastructure deployment that mirrors the tactics of SLSH, a predatory alliance uniting three major threat actors: Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters. A sophisticated identity-theft campaign has emerged, targeting Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms particularly Okta across more than 100 high-value enterprises. Unlike automated phishing campaigns, this operation is human-led. It relies on voice…
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Over 6,000 SmarterMail Servers Exposed to Actively Exploited RCE Vulnerability
Tags: cve, cyber, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, rce, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerabilityApproximately 6,000 vulnerable SmarterTools SmarterMail installations globally are all exposed to an actively exploited remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-23760, poses an immediate threat to organisations relying on SmarterMail for email and collaboration services. The Shadowserver Foundation integrated CVE-2026-23760 detection into their daily vulnerable HTTP scans, flagging susceptible servers based on version…
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What It Doxxing? How It Happens, and How to Stay Safe?
In today’s digital world, our private information is more accessible than ever. The benefits of the internet pose a significant threat to our privacy and security. Doxxing is one such threat, which means publicly revealing private, sensitive, or identifying information about an individual without their consent. This information includes home addresses, emails, phone numbers, workplaceRead…
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Beauty in Destruction: Exploring Malware’s Impact Through Art
Artistic initiatives turn cybersecurity into immersive exhibits at the Museum of Malware Art, transforming digital threats into thought-provoking experiences. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/beauty-in-destruction-exploring-malware-impact-through-art
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CTEM in Practice: Prioritization, Validation, and Outcomes That Matter
Cybersecurity teams increasingly want to move beyond looking at threats and vulnerabilities in isolation. It’s not only about what could go wrong (vulnerabilities) or who might attack (threats), but where they intersect in your actual environment to create real, exploitable exposure.Which exposures truly matter? Can attackers exploit them? Are our defenses effective?Continuous Threat Exposure First…
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Microsoft reveals actively exploited Office zero-day, provides emergency fix (CVE-2026-21509)
Microsoft released emergency Office security updates to fix a security feature bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-21509) that its threat intelligence and security teams spotted … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/27/microsoft-reveals-actively-exploited-office-zero-day-provides-emergency-fix-cve-2026-21509/
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4 issues holding back CISOs’ security agendas
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, framework, governance, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, sans, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-management2. Inability to keep pace with AI innovation and adoption: Executives and employees alike have been rushing to adopt artificial intelligence, enticed by expectations that AI will transform workflows and save time, money, and effort.But CISOs for the most part have not kept pace with their business colleagues’ rate of AI adoption.According to a survey…
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Why MSPs Should Add Privileged Access Management (PAM) To Their Security Offerings
It’s no surprise that the most popular managed service is security. Cybersecurity threats are a daily occurrence and continue to get more sophisticated, with identity-based attacks now the primary vector. For example, 2023 saw a 72% increase in data breaches… Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/why-msps-should-add-privileged-access-management-pam-to-their-security-offerings/
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Rethinking Cybersecurity in a Platform World
How Consolidation Is Forcing CISOs and CIOs to Rethink Security Architecture For more than a decade, enterprise security has relied on point solutions. Companies invested in separate tools – endpoint detection, firewalls, cloud security and IAM – each designed to address a specific threat or compliance requirement. But that approach is starting to break down.…
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using GOGITTER, GITSHELLPAD, and GOSHELL – Part 1
Tags: access, adobe, ai, antivirus, api, apt, attack, authentication, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, injection, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, phishing, service, spear-phishing, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified two campaigns, tracked as Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack, by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan and primarily targets entities in the Indian government. In both campaigns, ThreatLabz identified previously undocumented tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). While these campaigns share some similarities with the Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, APT36, we…
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Some ChatGPT browser extensions are stealing your data
A threat actor is seeding the internet with AI browser extensions that can intercept a user’s authenticated session tokens and hijack accounts. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/chatgpt-browser-extensions-steal-your-data/
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Wiper Malware Targeting Poland’s Power Grid Tied to Moscow
Signs Point to Long-Active ‘Sandworm’ Military Intelligence Hackers at Work. Russian cyberattacks in late December 2025 that attempted to disrupt Poland’s power grid have been attributed to Sandworm, the codename for an advanced persistent threat group tied to a Moscow military intelligence unit that repeatedly uses wiper malware, including in these attacks. First seen on…
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Indian Users Targeted in Tax Phishing Campaign Delivering Blackmoon Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing campaign that’s targeting Indian users with a multi-stage backdoor as part of a suspected cyber espionage campaign.The activity, per the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU), involves using phishing emails impersonating the Income Tax Department of India to trick victims into downloading a malicious archive, ultimately granting the threat First…