Tag: threat
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Threat actor claims the theft of full customer data from Spanish energy firm Endesa
Endesa disclosed a data breach exposing full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. Spanish energy firm Endesa disclosed a data breach, threat actors stole full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. >>In this regard, we regret to inform you that Endesa EnergÃa has detected a…
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Target employees confirm leaked source code is authentic
Multiple current and former Target employees confirmed that leaked source code samples posted by a threat actor match real internal systems. The company also rolled out an “accelerated” lockdown of its Git server, requiring VPN access, a day after being contacted by BleepingComputer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-employees-confirm-leaked-source-code-is-authentic/
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What Is a DNS Attack? Understanding the Risks and Threats
In 2026, when websites, apps, and online services drive nearly every aspect of daily life, the Domain Name System (DNS) acts as the internet’s unsung hero. It serves as the bridge between humans and machines, effortlessly translating memorable domain names like www.thecyberexpress.com, the same website you’re reading this article on. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637242/Dual-channel-attacks-are-the-new-face-of-BEC-in-2026
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Android Banking Malware deVixor Actively Targeting Users with Ransomware Capabilities.
A sophisticated Android banking trojan known as deVixor has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, combining financial data theft, device surveillance, and ransomware capabilities into a single malicious platform. Active since October 2025, the malware represents a concerning evolution in Android-based financial threats, targeting victims through fake automotive websites and leveraging Telegram infrastructure…
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Analysis of VoidLink: A Cloud-Native Malware Threat Targeting Linux Systems
A sophisticated Linux malware framework, VoidLink, has been identified by Check Point Research, representing a significant escalation in threats targeting cloud-native environments. The advanced framework, developed by Chinese-affiliated developers, combines custom loaders, implants, rootkits, and over 30 modular plugins specifically engineered to maintain persistent access to Linux systems while evading detection through multiple layers of…
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Threat Actors Exploit RMM Tools Through Weaponized PDF Files
Threat actors are exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools as part of a sophisticated campaign distributing weaponized PDF files to unsuspecting users. AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) recently uncovered multiple attack chains utilizing Syncro, SuperOps, NinjaOne, and ScreenConnect tools commonly used by managed service providers and IT teams for legitimate system administration. The…
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SAP January 2026 Security Patch Day Fixes Critical Injection and RCE Flaws
SAP released 17 new security notes on January 13, 2026, addressing vulnerabilities affecting widely deployed enterprise systems. The patch day includes four critical-severity flaws spanning SQL injection, remote code execution, and code injection attacks that could allow authenticated and unauthenticated threat actors to compromise SAP environments. Critical Vulnerabilities Demand Immediate Attention The most severe vulnerabilities…
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AUTHOR QA: New techno-thriller ‘The Virus’ simulates an AI malware outbreak gone global
Eddy Willems has been a steady, pragmatic voice in cybersecurity for decades, known for breaking down complex threats in ways real people can understand. Related: AI fueling disinformaton With The Virus, he tries something new: a fast-paced techno-thriller… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/author-qa-new-techno-thriller-the-virus-simulates-an-ai-malware-outbreak-gone-global/
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Check Point veröffentlicht Cyber Threat Report für Dezember 2025
Im vergangenen Monat verzeichneten Unternehmen durchschnittlich 2027 Cyber-Angriffe pro Woche. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von einem Prozent gegenüber dem Vormonat und einem Anstieg von neun Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-veroeffentlicht-cyber-threat-report-fuer-dezember-2025/a43347/
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AuraInspector: Open-source tool to audit Salesforce Aura access control misconfigurations
Google and its Mandiant threat intelligence unit have released AuraInspector, an open-source tool aimed at auditing data access paths in Salesforce Experience Cloud … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/13/aurainspector-open-source-tool-salesforce-aura/
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Target employees confirm leaked code after ‘accelerated’ Git lockdown
Multiple current and former Target employees confirmed that leaked source code samples posted by a threat actor match real internal systems. The company also rolled out an “accelerated” lockdown of its Git server, requiring VPN access, a day after being contacted by BleepingComputer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/target-employees-confirm-leaked-code-after-accelerated-git-lockdown/
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For application security: SCA, SAST, DAST and MAST. What next?
Tags: advisory, ai, application-security, automation, best-practice, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, compliance, container, control, cve, data, exploit, flaw, framework, gartner, government, guide, ibm, incident response, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, least-privilege, ml, mobile, network, nist, resilience, risk, sbom, service, software, sql, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, waf<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1024" alt="Chart: Posture, provenance and proof." class="wp-image-4115680" srcset="https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 1430w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=768%2C431&quality=50&strip=all 768w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/posture-provenance-proof.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”575″ sizes=”auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> Sunil GentyalaOver the past year the community has admitted the obvious: the battleground is the software supply chain and…
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Driving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, fido, finance, fraud, government, Hardware, iam, identity, insurance, login, mobile, passkey, password, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, trainingDriving Passwordless Adoption with FIDO and Biometric Authentication madhav Tue, 01/13/2026 – 06:13 For decades, passwords have been the default mechanism for securing digital access. They are deeply embedded in enterprise systems and workflows, yet they were never designed to withstand today’s threat landscape. Cybersecurity Sarah Lefavrais – IAM Product Marketing Manager More About This…
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Russia’s Crackdown on Probiv Data Leaks May Have Fed the Beast Instead
Explore how Russia’s efforts to control the probiv market highlight the challenges of data leaks, insider threats, and the conflict between control and security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/russias-crackdown-on-probiv-data-leaks-may-have-fed-the-beast-instead/
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Hackers Remotely Took Control of an Apex Legends Player’s Inputs
A critical security vulnerability has emerged in Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale title, allowing threat actors to remotely manipulate player inputs without requiring code execution capabilities. Respawn Entertainment, the developer of Apex Legends, has confirmed an active security incident affecting its player base. Malicious actors have discovered a vulnerability that enables them to remotely control…
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Most Important Consideration To Prevent Insider Cyber Security Threats In Your Organization
Insider threats are very real and make up the majority of cybersecurity attacks on enterprises. Yet, many businesses still spend most of their time safeguarding their systems against outsider threats. The worst with insider threats is that they often have a human element, which is usually used to bypass software protection. So even with all…
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Top 3 Categories That Mostly Impact by Cyber Threats Protection Against Cyber Attack
Cybersecurity can be termed as the process of recovering programs, networks, and devices from different types of cyber threats. Over the past few years, cyber threats have evolved drastically and have put different enterprises and organizations into trouble across industries. These cyber-attacks are mainly carried out to extort money from various small and large businesses.…
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How smart are the latest NHIs in threat detection?
What Makes Smart NHIs the Key to Advanced Threat Detection? How can organizations ensure their systems are shielded from invisible threats? One crucial element is the efficient management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). While we delve into the complexities of NHIs, it’s vital to grasp their strategic role in threat detection and mitigation. The Anatomy of……
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NIST Calls for Public to Help Better Secure AI Agents
NIST Seeks Input to Protect AI Systems Used in Government, Critical Infrastructure. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public input from security experts and stakeholders to weigh in on security threats from agentic AI warning they may be vulnerable to exploits like hijacking, backdoors and misaligned behavior across federal networks. First seen…
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Notorious BreachForums hacking site hit by ‘doomsday’ leak of 324,000 criminal users
Tags: access, breach, crime, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, extortion, group, hacking, intelligence, law, leak, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, service, threatHave I Been Pwned, the data breach happened last August, two months before the police takedown of the BreachForums data extortion site after threats by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters to use it to release one billion records stolen from Salesforce customers.This tallies with the August 11 date on the database leaked last week; that was the…
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Botnet Threat Update July to December 2025
Botnet Command & Controller (C&C) activity increased 24% this period, with Remote Access Trojans (RATs) accounting for 42% of the Top 20 malware associated with botnets. Learn which Russia-based registrar saw a +9,608% surge in botnet C&C domains”, and which major cloud providers are taking action. Read the full report. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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How GenAI Is Aiding a Rise in Identity-Based Threats
Thales CISO Eric Liebowitz Outlines Urgent Defenses for AI-Driven Phishing Threats. The shift from brute-force attacks to AI-powered phishing is creating tougher challenges for defenders. Thales CISO, Americas, Eric Liebowitz says combining employee training with behavioral monitoring and AI guardrails is essential to mitigate identity risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-genai-aiding-rise-in-identity-based-threats-a-30493
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FBI Flags Quishing Attacks From North Korean APT
A state-sponsored threat group tracked as Kimsuky sent QR-code-filled phishing emails to US and foreign government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/fbi-quishing-attacks-north-korean-apt
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Threat Actors Launch Mass Reconnaissance of AI Systems
More Than 91,000 Attacks Target Exposed LLM Endpoints in Coordinated Campaigns. Two coordinated campaigns generated more than 91,000 attack sessions against AI infrastructure between October and January, with threat actors probing more than 70 model endpoints from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google to build target lists for future exploitation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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‘Bad actor’ hijacks Apex Legends characters in live matches
Tags: threatApex Legends players over the weekend experienced disruptions during live matches as threat actors hijacked their characters, disconnected them, and changed their nicknames. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bad-actor-hijacks-apex-legends-characters-in-live-matches/
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Attackers Probing Popular LLMs Looking for Access to APIs: Report
Security researchers with GreyNoise say they’ve detected a campaign in which the threat actors are targeting more than 70 popular AI LLM models in a likely reconnaissance mission that will feed into what they call a “larger exploitation pipeline.” First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/attackers-probing-popular-llms-looking-for-access-to-apis-report/