Tag: threat
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Was sechs Milliarden durch Malware kompromittierte Zugangsdaten über die häufigsten Passwörter verraten
Specops veröffentlichte seinen jährlichen Breached-Password-Report 2026, in dem über 6 Milliarden gestohlene Passwörter analysiert werden, die von Januar bis Dezember 2025 vom Threat-Intelligence-Team von Outpost24, der Muttergesellschaft von Specops, gesammelt wurden. Der Report zeigt, dass der Diebstahl von Zugangsdaten kein Einzelfall oder kurzlebiges Ereignis mehr ist. Stattdessen werden gestohlene Passwörter in großem Umfang gesammelt, zu…
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Was sechs Milliarden durch Malware kompromittierte Zugangsdaten über die häufigsten Passwörter verraten
Specops veröffentlichte seinen jährlichen Breached-Password-Report 2026, in dem über 6 Milliarden gestohlene Passwörter analysiert werden, die von Januar bis Dezember 2025 vom Threat-Intelligence-Team von Outpost24, der Muttergesellschaft von Specops, gesammelt wurden. Der Report zeigt, dass der Diebstahl von Zugangsdaten kein Einzelfall oder kurzlebiges Ereignis mehr ist. Stattdessen werden gestohlene Passwörter in großem Umfang gesammelt, zu…
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Was sechs Milliarden durch Malware kompromittierte Zugangsdaten über die häufigsten Passwörter verraten
Specops veröffentlichte seinen jährlichen Breached-Password-Report 2026, in dem über 6 Milliarden gestohlene Passwörter analysiert werden, die von Januar bis Dezember 2025 vom Threat-Intelligence-Team von Outpost24, der Muttergesellschaft von Specops, gesammelt wurden. Der Report zeigt, dass der Diebstahl von Zugangsdaten kein Einzelfall oder kurzlebiges Ereignis mehr ist. Stattdessen werden gestohlene Passwörter in großem Umfang gesammelt, zu…
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Hackathon Projects Show AI Wellness Apps Can Leak Sensitive User Info
As emotional computing applications proliferate, the security threats they face require frameworks beyond traditional approaches. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackathon-projects-ai-wellness-apps-data-leak/
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Gootloader Malware With Low Detection Rate Evades Most Security Tools
Gootloader malware has resurfaced, employing sophisticated evasion techniques to exploit malformed ZIP archives and obfuscation mechanisms to bypass security detection systems. The Gootloader malware campaign, tracked as a partnership between Storm-0494 and Vanilla Tempest, has returned in late 2025 with an alarming ability to evade detection. The threat operates through a specialized delivery mechanism a…
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NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services
National Cyber Security Centre says these ideologically motivated attackers are moving beyond simple website disruptions. The post NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ncsc-russian-hackers-target-uk/
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Google Gemini flaw exposes new AI prompt injection risks for enterprises
Real enterprise exposure: Analysts point out that the risk is significant in enterprise environments as organizations rapidly deploy AI copilots connected to sensitive systems.”As internal copilots ingest data from emails, calendars, documents, and collaboration tools, a single compromised account or phishing email can quietly embed malicious instructions,” said Chandrasekhar Bilugu, CTO of SureShield. “When employees…
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VoidLink Debuts AI-Assisted, Server-Side Kernel Compilation Rootkit Technique
On January 13, 2026, Check Point Research published its analysis of VoidLink, a Chinese-developed Linux malware framework designed to target cloud environments. Following this disclosure, the Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) examined VoidLink’s binaries to understand its loader chain, rootkit internals, and control mechanisms. VoidLink’s most significant innovation addresses a persistent challenge in Linux malware:…
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TP-Link Router Flaw Enables Authentication Bypass Through Password Recovery Mechanism
TP-Link hasdiscloseda high-severity authenticationbypass vulnerabilityaffecting its VIGI security camera lineup, allowing attackers on local networks to reset administrator passwords without verification. The flaw lies in the password recovery feature of the local web interface, which is exploited via client-side state manipulation. The vulnerability (CVE-2026-0629) enables threat actors positioned on the samelocal area network(LAN) to gain…
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Threat Intelligence und operative Informationssicherheit – Methodische Individualisierung der Bedrohungsanalyse
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/threat-intelligence-kontextualisierung-bedrohungsanalyse-a-b87966028eb47d4bd2177b86365aa358/
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Discord Exploited to Spread Clipboard Hijacker Stealing Cryptocurrency Funds
CloudSEK’s STRIKE team has uncovered a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft operation orchestrated by the threat actor >>RedLineCyber,<< who deliberately impersonates the notorious RedLine Solutions to establish credibility within underground communities. Rather than collecting comprehensive system data, the malware employs a highly targeted approach: continuously monitoring the Windows clipboard for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and performing silent substitution…
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SolyxImmortal Malware Abuses Discord to Quietly Harvest Sensitive Information
A newly discovered information-stealing malware, SolyxImmortal, has emerged as a persistent surveillance threat targeting Windows users. Distributed through underground Telegram channels, this Python-based implant combines credential theft, document harvesting, keystroke logging, and screen capture capabilities into a continuously running surveillance framework that operates silently in the background. First detected in January 2026, the malware prioritizes…
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This Intune update isn’t optional, it’s a kill switch for outdated apps
Tags: access, android, authentication, business, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, malware, microsoft, mitigation, password, phone, risk, service, switch, threat, tool, updateiOS line-of-business (LOB) and custom iOS apps using the Intune App SDK must update to SDK version 20.8.0 or later for apps compiled with Xcode 16, and to 21.1.0 or later for apps compiled with Xcode 26.Apps using the wrapper must update to the new version of the Intune App Wrapping Tool for iOS: version…
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Is AI the key to impenetrable non-human identity security
Is Your Organization Truly Safe from Non-Human Identity Threats? Could a digital passport be the source of your organization’s next major security breach? Understanding the dynamics of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial for organizations aiming to secure their operations against cyber threats. With the integration of AI-driven strategies, NHI security is becoming a viable path……
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How proactive can AI be in secrets rotation processes
How Can Organizations Effectively Manage Non-Human Identities? Are you aware of the potential threats posed by machine identities in your organization? With cybersecurity professionals navigate the complexities of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs), understanding the nuances of these machine identities becomes crucial. In domains such as financial services, healthcare, and travel, safeguarding NHIs and their associated……
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Mandiant pushes organizations to dump insecure NTLMv1 by releasing a way to crack it
Tags: attack, authentication, computer, credentials, crypto, cve, data, data-breach, email, encryption, group, Hardware, international, mandiant, microsoft, network, ntlm, phishing, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, vulnerability, windowspass-the-hash. The benefit is time and money saved: Mandiant reckons its rainbow table allows the recovery of an NTLMv1 key in 12 hours using a computer costing $600, rather than relying on third party services or expensive hardware to brute-force the keys.None of this makes NTLMv1 less secure or easier to target than it already…
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Real-time Threat Intelligence: Empowering Proactive Cybersecurity with Seceon
As businesses continue their digital transformation journeys, they are exposed to an ever-expanding attack surface. With the proliferation of cloud environments, remote work, and the increasing use of IoT devices, the complexity of cybersecurity threats has intensified. In this fast-evolving landscape, traditional security tools”, based on signatures and static rule-based methods”, are no longer sufficient.…
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Real-time Threat Intelligence: Empowering Proactive Cybersecurity with Seceon
As businesses continue their digital transformation journeys, they are exposed to an ever-expanding attack surface. With the proliferation of cloud environments, remote work, and the increasing use of IoT devices, the complexity of cybersecurity threats has intensified. In this fast-evolving landscape, traditional security tools”, based on signatures and static rule-based methods”, are no longer sufficient.…
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StealC malware control panel flaw leaks details on active attacker
Researchers uncovered an XSS flaw in StealC malware’s control panel, exposing key details about a threat actor using the info stealer. StealC is an infostealer that has been active since at least 2023, sold as Malware-as-a-Service to steal cookies and passwords. In 2025, its operators released StealC v2, but the web panel quickly leaked and…
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Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor
Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a foothold on corporate endpoints. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/19/fake-browser-crash-alert-chrome-edge-extension/
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Visual Studio Code Abused in Sophisticated Multistage Malware Attacks
A newly analyzed campaign dubbed “Evelyn Stealer” is turning the Visual Studio Code (VSC) extension ecosystem into an attack delivery platform, enabling threat actors to compromise software developers and pivot deeper into enterprise environments. The campaign abuses seemingly legitimate extensions including a “Bitcoin Black” theme and a “Codo AI” coding assistant as the initial lure.…
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Windows SMB Client Vulnerability Exposes Organizations to Full Active Directory Compromise
A severe vulnerability in Windows Server Message Block (SMB) client authentication hasemergedas a critical threat to Active Directory environments. CVE-2025-33073, a logical flaw in NTLM reflection handling, enables authenticated attackers to escalate to SYSTEM-level privileges and compromise domain controllers, potentially allowing them to take over entire Active Directory forests. Field Value CVE ID CVE-2025-33073 Vulnerability…
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Attackers Rerouted Employee Pay Without Breaching IT Systems
An unnamed organization recently discovered that several employees’ paychecks had silently vanished not because of a ransomware attack, data-wiping malware, or a cloud breach, but because an attacker convinced people to do exactly what they wanted. Instead of hacking through firewalls or exploiting zero-days, the threat actor went after the weakest link: operational processes and…
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Spear-Phishing Campaign Leverages Google Ads to Distribute EndRAT Malware
Genians Security Center has published an in-depth analysis of Operation Poseidon, a sophisticated APT campaign attributed to the Konni threat group that exploits legitimate advertising infrastructure to distribute EndRAT malware. This advanced spear-phishing operation demonstrates how threat actors leverage trusted platforms to circumvent traditional security defenses while targeting South Korean financial institutions and human rights…
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DevOps & SaaS Downtime: The High (and Hidden) Costs for Cloud-First Businesses
Just a few years ago, the cloud was touted as the “magic pill” for any cyber threat or performance issue. Many were lured by the “always-on” dream, trading granular control for the convenience of managed services.In recent years, many of us have learned (often the hard way) that public cloud service providers are not immune…
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Five Chrome extensions caught hijacking enterprise sessions
Blocking defenses and hijacking sessions: The campaign went beyond stealing credentials. Two of the extensions, Tool Access 11 and Data By Cloud 2, incorporated DOM manipulation routines that actively blocked access to security and administrative pages within the targeted platforms. This prevented the enterprise admins from reaching screens to change passwords, view sign-on history, or…
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The culture you can’t see is running your security operations
Tags: apache, breach, business, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, data, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, identity, intelligence, jobs, network, north-korea, phishing, risk, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityNon-observable culture: The hidden drivers: Now we get interesting.Non-observable culture is everything happening inside people’s heads. Their beliefs about cyber risk. Their attitudes toward security. Their values and priorities when security conflicts with convenience or speed.This is where the real decisions get made.You can’t see someone’s belief that “we’re too small to be targeted” or…
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The Year Ransomware Went Fully Decentralized: Cyble’s 2025 Threat Analysis
Cyble’s Annual Threat Landscape Report for 2025 documents a cybercrime environment that remained volatile even as international law enforcement agencies escalated disruption efforts. Large-scale takedowns, arrests, and infrastructure seizures failed to slow adversaries for long. Instead, cybercriminal ecosystems fractured, reorganized, and re-emerged across decentralized platforms, encrypted messaging channels, and invitation-only forums. The ransomware landscape, in particular, demonstrated a capacity…
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Five Chrome Extensions Used to Hijack Enterprise HR and ERP Systems
Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a coordinated Chrome extension campaign targeting enterprise HR and ERP platforms, including Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors. Five malicious extensions, collectively installed over 2,300 times, work together to steal session tokens, block security controls, and enable complete account takeover through session hijacking. Four of the extensions are published under…