Tag: threat
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Why AI Is Making Attack Surface Management Mandatory
Amit Sheps, head of product marketing at CyCognito, discusses the growing challenges cybersecurity teams face as artificial intelligence accelerates the expansion of enterprise attack surfaces. He explains why visibility, continuous assessment, and proactive risk management are becoming essential in an AI-driven threat landscape. Sheps argues that most teams are still stuck in “vulnerability whack-a-mole” mode,..…
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New Osiris Ransomware Emerges as New Strain Using POORTRY Driver in BYOVD Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new ransomware family called Osiris that targeted a major food service franchisee operator in Southeast Asia in November 2025.The attack leveraged a malicious driver called POORTRY as part of a known technique referred to as bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) to disarm security software, the Symantec and…
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New Osiris Ransomware Leverages Living Off the Land and Dual-Use Tools in Attacks
A newly discovered ransomware family, Osiris, targeted a major foodservice franchisee in Southeast Asia in November 2025. Despite sharing a name with a 2016 Locky ransomware variant, security researchers confirm this represents an entirely new threat with no connection to its predecessor. However, evidence suggests potential links to threat actors previously associated with Inc ransomware…
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Hackers Exploit Snap Domains to Inject Malicious Code into Linux Software Packages
Snaps are compressed, cryptographically signed, revertable software packages for Linux desktops, servers, and embedded devices. A sophisticated campaign targeting Canonical’s Snap Store has escalated dramatically, with threat actors shifting from publishing malware under new accounts to hijacking established publishers through expired domain takeovers. This represents a fundamental erosion of trust signals that Linux users previously…
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JA3 Fingerprinting Tool Exposes Attackers’ Infrastructure
JA3 fingerprinting, long dismissed as outdated technology, is experiencing a resurgence as security teams discover its practical value in identifying and tracking malicious infrastructure with surprising precision. Despite widespread skepticism about JA3’s relevance fueled by frozen public databases and inconsistent threat intelligence updates the indicator remains a powerful asset for SOC and threat hunting teams.…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pixel Zero-Click, Redis RCE, China C2s, RAT Ads, Crypto Scams & 15+ Stories
Most of this week’s threats didn’t rely on new tricks. They relied on familiar systems behaving exactly as designed, just in the wrong hands. Ordinary files, routine services, and trusted workflows were enough to open doors without forcing them.What stands out is how little friction attackers now need. Some activity focused on quiet reach and…
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VoidLink malware was almost entirely made by AI
What VoidLink signals for enterprise security: Check Point’s analysis frames the malware as an important indicator of how threat development itself is changing. The researchers emphasize that the significance of VoidLink lies less in its current deployment and more in how quickly it was created using AI-driven processes.VoidLink is designed to operate on Linux systems…
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Active Exploitation Of Fortinet SSO Flaw Targets Firewalls For Admin Takeover
Tags: access, authentication, cisa, cve, cvss, cyber, data-breach, exploit, firewall, flaw, fortinet, Internet, malicious, threat, vulnerabilityThreat actors actively exploit critical Fortinet vulnerabilities CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719 to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication on firewalls and proxies. These flaws allow unauthenticated attackers to craft malicious SAML messages, gaining admin access on internet-exposed devices. Fortinet disclosed them on December 9, 2025, with CVSS scores of 9.8, and CISA added CVE-2025-59718 to its Known Exploited…
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China-Linked APT Exploited Sitecore Zero-Day in Critical Infrastructure Intrusion
A threat actor likely aligned with China has been observed targeting critical infrastructure sectors in North America since at least last year.Cisco Talos, which is tracking the activity under the name UAT-8837, assessed it to be a China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor with medium confidence based on tactical overlaps with other campaigns mounted by…
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NDSS 2025 Dissecting Payload-Based Transaction Phishing On Ethereum
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Zhuo Chen (Zhejiang University), Yufeng Hu (Zhejiang University), Bowen He (Zhejiang University), Dong Luo (Zhejiang University), Lei Wu (Zhejiang University), Yajin Zhou (Zhejiang University) PAPER Dissecting Payload-Based Transaction Phishing On Ethereum In recent years, a more advanced form of phishing has arisen on Ethereum, surpassing early-stage, simple transaction phishing. This new…
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Phishing and Spoofed Sites Remain Primary Entry Points For Olympics
Cyber risks for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games include phishing and spoofed websites as key threat vectors First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-spoofed-sites-olympic/
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CFOs, CISOs clash over cybersecurity spending as threats mount: Expel
Four in 10 surveyed finance leaders said quantified risk reduction would make it easier to justify a cybersecurity spending hike. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cfos-cisos-clash-cybersecurity-spending-expel/810091/