Tag: threat
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Why cybersecurity needs to focus more on investigation and less on just detection and response
Tags: access, attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, network, resilience, risk, threat, tool, vulnerabilityInvestigation: Where the real insights lie: This is where investigation comes in. Think of investigation as the part where you understand the full story. It’s like detective work: not just looking at the footprints, but figuring out where they came from, who’s leaving them, and why they’re trying to break in in the first place.…
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5 myths about DDoS attacks and protection
Myth 2: DDoS attacks only involve flooding networks with large amounts of traffic.: In the early days of DDoS, the vast majority of attacks were large traffic floods. However, DDoS attacks have evolved over time, becoming more surgically targeted and complex. The media continues to report on the largest, most shocking attacks that are terabits…
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What is Stealc Malware?
Stealc malware is an advanced information-stealing malware (infostealer) designed to secretly collect sensitive data from infected systems. Its primary focus is on web browsers, where it extracts saved passwords, cookies, autofill data, and session information. In many cases, it also targets cryptocurrency wallets and system files, making it a high-risk threat for both individuals and……
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Russia-Aligned Hackers Abuse Viber to Target Ukrainian Military and Government
The Russia-aligned threat actor known as UAC-0184 has been observed targeting Ukrainian military and government entities by leveraging the Viber messaging platform to deliver malicious ZIP archives.”This organization has continued to conduct high-intensity intelligence gathering activities against Ukrainian military and government departments in 2025,” the 360 Threat Intelligence Center said in First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Taiwan subjected to 2.6 million Chinese cyberattacks a day in 2025
This article originally appeared on ComputerSweden.More on cyberattacks:Cybersecurity firm turns tables on threat actors with decoy data trapIranian APT Prince of Persia returns with new malware and C2 infrastructure’Ink Dragon’ threat group targets IIS servers to build stealthy global network First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4112834/taiwan-subjected-to-2-6-million-chinese-cyberattacks-a-day-in-2025.html
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Several countries investigate Elon Musk’s Grok after sexualized deepfakes on women and children
How and why deepfake videos work, and what is at riskThe deepfake threat just got a little more personalDeepfakes break through as business threat First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4112827/several-countries-investigate-elon-musks-grok-after-sexualized-deepfakes-on-women-and-children.html
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Thousands of firewalls at risk as legacy flaw in Fortinet faces renewed threat
The company in December warned of recent attacks targeting a 2020 vulnerability. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/thousands-of-firewalls-at-risk-as-legacy-flaw-in-fortinet-under-renewed-thr/808739/
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RondoDox Botnet Expands Scope With React2Shell Exploitation
Recent attacks are targeting Next.js servers and pose a significant threat of cryptomining, botnet payloads, and other malicious activity to IoT networks and enterprises. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/rondodox-botnet-scope-react2shell-exploitation
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RondoDox Botnet Expands Scope With React2Shell Exploitation
Recent attacks are targeting Next.js servers and pose a significant threat of cryptomining, botnet payloads, and other malicious activity to IoT networks and enterprises. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/rondodox-botnet-scope-react2shell-exploitation
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VSCode IDE forks expose users to “recommended extension” attacks
Popular AI-powered integrated development environment solutions, such as Cursor, Windsurf, Google Antigravity, and Trae, recommend extensions that are non-existent in the OpenVSX registry, allowing threat actors to claim the namespace and upload malicious extensions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vscode-ide-forks-expose-users-to-recommended-extension-attacks/
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Attackers Leverage FortiWeb Vulnerabilities to Deploy Sliver C2 for Long-Term Access
Threat researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign targeting FortiWeb web application firewalls across multiple continents, with adversaries deploying the Sliver command-and-control framework to establish persistent access and establish covert proxy infrastructure. The discovery came from analyzing exposed Silver C2 databases and logs found during routine open-directory threat hunting on Censys, revealing a well-orchestrated operation…
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Crimson Collective Claims Alleged Breach of Brightspeed Fiber Network
A threat actor group operating under the name >>Crimson Collective
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Threat Actors Abuse Trusted Business Infrastructure to Host Infostealers
In a disturbing evolution of the cybercrime landscape, a self-sustaining cycle of infection has emerged in which victims of malware are being unwillingly conscripted into the ranks of attackers. New research from the Hudson Rock Threat Intelligence Team, in collaboration with the newly released ClickFix Hunter platform, reveals that a significant portion of domains hosting…
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Cybersecurity firm turns tables on threat actors with decoy data trap
Evidence of real breach remains thin: Despite Resecurity’s detailed account, the threat actors have not backed up their original claims with additional verifiable evidence. After posting the screenshots, no substantiated leaks of internal systems or actual client data have appeared. Independent analysis by various cybersecurity researchers supports Resecurity’s assertion that no production assets were compromised.On…
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Cybersecurity firm turns tables on threat actors with decoy data trap
Evidence of real breach remains thin: Despite Resecurity’s detailed account, the threat actors have not backed up their original claims with additional verifiable evidence. After posting the screenshots, no substantiated leaks of internal systems or actual client data have appeared. Independent analysis by various cybersecurity researchers supports Resecurity’s assertion that no production assets were compromised.On…
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Inside 2025’s Top Threat Groups: Why Familiar Actors Still Have the Upper Hand
New research reveals how ransomware groups like LockBit and Black Basta exploit visibility gaps, leaving security teams struggling to keep pace. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/inside-2025s-top-threat-groups-why-familiar-actors-still-have-the-upper-hand/
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Can companies truly be free from cybersecurity threats with AI
How Can Non-Human Identities Transform Cybersecurity Strategies? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are becoming a cornerstone in building robust cybersecurity frameworks? With industries increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the concept of NHIs emerges as an essential component in safeguarding organizational assets. But what exactly are NHIs, and how do they fit into……
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Are You Only Identifying Devices”, Or Actually Understanding Them?
As fraud attacks grow increasingly sophisticated, enterprises face a critical challenge: basic device tracking is no longer enough. Today’s threat landscape demands a deeper understanding of not just who is accessing your systems, but how they’re behaving and why their activity raises red flags. This distinction lies at the heart of two complementary approaches”, device…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Predictions for 2026: AI Attack Acceleration, Automated Remediation, Custom-Made AI Security Tools, Machine Identity Threats, and More
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, breach, ciso, cloud, computer, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, governance, group, identity, intelligence, mitigation, risk, service, threat, tool, zero-dayIn this special edition, Tenable leaders forecast key 2026 trends, including: AI will make attacks more plentiful and less costly; machine identities will become the top cloud risk; preemptive cloud and exposure management will dethrone runtime detection; and automated remediation gets the go-ahead. Key takeaways AI will supercharge the speed and volume of traditional cyber…
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Cisco XDR in 30: Turning Security Signals Into Confident Action
How network-led Cisco XDR helps teams see threats clearly and respond faster First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/02/cisco-xdr-in-30/
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Security Professionals Plead Guilty in ALPHV Ransomware Case
Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals pleaded guilty to working as ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliates, highlighting insider threat risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/security-professionals-plead-guilty-in-alphv-ransomware-case/
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Pakistan-linked hackers target Indian government, universities in new spying campaign
The campaign has been attributed to APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, a long-running threat actor accused of spying on Indian government bodies, military-linked organizations and universities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pakistan-linked-hacking-group-targets-indian-orgs
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ISMG Editors: How AI Is Reshaping Cybersecurity Strategy
Also: Leadership Decisions Shaping Cybersecurity in 2026. Security leaders are heading into 2026 facing growing pressure from AI-driven risks, limited resources and an increasingly complex threat landscape. Sean Mack, who leads ISMG’s CXO Advisor practice, joined ISMG editors to discuss how these forces are reshaping security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-how-ai-reshaping-cybersecurity-strategy-a-30430
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The MSSP Security Management Platform: Enabling Scalable, Intelligence-Driven Cyber Defense
Introduction: Why MSSPs Need a New Security Backbone Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are operating in one of the most demanding environments in cybersecurity today. They are expected to defend multiple organizations simultaneously, across different industries, infrastructures, and threat profiles all while maintaining strict service-level agreements, operational efficiency, and consistent detection accuracy. At the First…
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Google Tasks Feature Exploited in New Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
Over 3,000 organisations, predominantly in manufacturing, fell victim to a sophisticated phishing campaign in December 2025 that leveraged Google’s own application infrastructure to bypass enterprise email security controls. Attackers sent deceptive messages from noreply-application-integration@google.com, marking a critical shift in how threat actors exploit trusted platforms. Unlike traditional phishing attempts that rely on domain spoofing or compromised…
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Hacker Group Claims Responsibility for Alleged Tokyo FM Broadcasting Breach
A threat actor operating under the alias >>victim
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RondoDoX Botnet Abuses React2Shell Vulnerability for Malware Deployment
Tags: attack, botnet, control, cyber, data-breach, exploit, infrastructure, iot, malware, threat, vulnerabilityCloudSEK has uncovered a sustained nine-month campaign by the RondoDoX botnet operation, revealing rapid exploitation of emerging vulnerabilities including the critical React2Shell vulnerability. Analysis of exposed command-and-control logs spanning March through December 2025 demonstrates how threat actors swiftly adapted attack infrastructure following public disclosure, pivoting from traditional IoT targets to weaponizing Next.js applications within days…