Tag: threat
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Trumps OKs funding bill renewing cyber threat sharing, state and local cyber grants
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/trumps-oks-funding-bill-renewing-cyber-threat-sharing-state-and-local-cyber-grants
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Trumps OKs funding bill renewing cyber threat sharing, state and local cyber grants
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/trumps-oks-funding-bill-renewing-cyber-threat-sharing-state-and-local-cyber-grants
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Google patches yet another exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2025-13223)
Google has shipped an emergency fix for a Chrome vulnerability (CVE-2025-13223) reported as actively exploited in the wild by its Threat Analysis Group (TAG). About … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/18/chrome-cve-2025-13223-exploited/
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Beyond IAM Silos: Why the Identity Security Fabric is Essential for Securing AI and Non-Human Identities
Identity security fabric (ISF) is a unified architectural framework that brings together disparate identity capabilities. Through ISF, identity governance and administration (IGA), access management (AM), privileged access management (PAM), and identity threat detection and response (ITDR) are all integrated into a single, cohesive control plane.Building on Gartner’s definition of “identity First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Seven npm Packages Use Adspect Cloaking to Trick Victims Into Crypto Scam Pages
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of seven npm packages published by a single threat actor that leverages a cloaking service called Adspect to differentiate between real victims and security researchers to ultimately redirect them to sketchy crypto-themed sites.The malicious npm packages, published by a threat actor named “dino_reborn” between September and November 2025, are…
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From Snapshots to Signals: The End of PointTime Compliance
Why static audits fail in today’s fast-changing threat environment If you’ve ever been through an annual compliance audit, you know the feeling. The weeks of preparation, the spreadsheets, the endless evidence gathering. Then, finally, relief. You’ve passed. You’ve got your compliance certification. The auditor signs off. For that single moment, you’re compliant. But risk doesn’t……
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What the DoD’s Missteps Teach Us About Cybersecurity Fundamentals for 2026
As organizations enter 2026, the real threat isn’t novel exploits but blind spots in supply chain security, proximity attack surfaces, and cross-functional accountability. This piece explains why fundamentals must become continuous, operational disciplines for modern cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/what-the-dods-missteps-teach-us-about-cybersecurity-fundamentals-for-2026/
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Boost your cyber defense with unified cybersecurity and GRC strategies
Tags: compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, governance, grc, risk, risk-management, strategy, threatCybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it is a strategic imperative that touches every aspect of modern business. In today’s digital landscape, organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats that can disrupt operations, tarnish reputations, and lead to significant financial losses. A unified approach that integrates cybersecurity with governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) strategies…The…
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What the DoD’s Missteps Teach Us About Cybersecurity Fundamentals for 2026
As organizations enter 2026, the real threat isn’t novel exploits but blind spots in supply chain security, proximity attack surfaces, and cross-functional accountability. This piece explains why fundamentals must become continuous, operational disciplines for modern cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/what-the-dods-missteps-teach-us-about-cybersecurity-fundamentals-for-2026/
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Chrome Zero-Day Type Confusion Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by threat actors. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223, affects the V8 JavaScript engine and poses a significant risk to millions of Chrome users worldwide.”‹ Critical Zero-Day Under Active Attack The vulnerability was discovered by Clément Lecigne of…
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Lazarus APT Group’s New ScoringMathTea RAT Enhances Remote Command Execution and More
The Lazarus APT Group, an advanced persistent threat (APT) attributed to North Korea, has deployed a sophisticated new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called ScoringMathTea as part of its ongoing Operation DreamJob cyberespionage campaign. ScoringMathTea represents a significant evolution in Lazarus’s malware toolkit, implementing a modular architecture designed specifically to evade detection across both network and…
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UNC1549 Hackers With Custom Tools Attacking Aerospace and Defense Systems to Steal Logins
The Iran-nexus cyber espionage group UNC1549 has significantly expanded its arsenal of custom tools and sophisticated attack techniques in an ongoing campaign targeting aerospace, aviation, and defense industries since mid-2024, according to new findings from Mandiant. The threat actor, which overlaps with Tortoiseshell and has suspected links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), demonstrates…
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Chrome Zero-Day Type Confusion Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by threat actors. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223, affects the V8 JavaScript engine and poses a significant risk to millions of Chrome users worldwide.”‹ Critical Zero-Day Under Active Attack The vulnerability was discovered by Clément Lecigne of…
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Lazarus APT Group’s New ScoringMathTea RAT Enhances Remote Command Execution and More
The Lazarus APT Group, an advanced persistent threat (APT) attributed to North Korea, has deployed a sophisticated new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called ScoringMathTea as part of its ongoing Operation DreamJob cyberespionage campaign. ScoringMathTea represents a significant evolution in Lazarus’s malware toolkit, implementing a modular architecture designed specifically to evade detection across both network and…
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Threat Actors Use Compromised RDP to Deploy Lynx Ransomware After Deleting Backups
A sophisticated threat actor has orchestrated a multi-stage ransomware attack spanning nine days, leveraging compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to infiltrate a corporate network, exfiltrate sensitive data, and deploy Lynx ransomware across critical infrastructure. The attack initiated with a successful RDP login using pre-compromised credentials a critical indicator that the threat actor obtained valid…
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Rethinking identity for the AI era: CISOs must build trust at machine speed
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, business, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, google, governance, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, LLM, malicious, mitigation, network, risk, theft, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIdentity as a trust fabric: Most organizations currently rely on a welter of identity and access management systems for a variety of reasons. Some systems might be tied to a specific vendor’s technology; some might be legacy systems from mergers or acquisitions; some might be in place due to legal or regulatory requirements.”What happens even…
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Agentic AI puts defenders on a tighter timeline to adapt
Security teams know that attackers rarely wait for defenders to be ready. The latest AI Maturity in Cybersecurity Report from Arkose Labs shows how quickly the threat … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/18/arkose-labs-agentic-ai-security-report/
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Agentic AI puts defenders on a tighter timeline to adapt
Security teams know that attackers rarely wait for defenders to be ready. The latest AI Maturity in Cybersecurity Report from Arkose Labs shows how quickly the threat … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/18/arkose-labs-agentic-ai-security-report/
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Agentic AI puts defenders on a tighter timeline to adapt
Security teams know that attackers rarely wait for defenders to be ready. The latest AI Maturity in Cybersecurity Report from Arkose Labs shows how quickly the threat … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/18/arkose-labs-agentic-ai-security-report/
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What makes an effective Secret Scanning solution
How Can Organizations Achieve Robust Cybersecurity with Effective Secret Scanning Solutions? Where cyber threats consistently challenge organizations, the focus on securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become critical. NHIs, essentially machine identities, play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of data. However, what truly anchors this infrastructure is the effectiveness of secret scanning solutions. These……
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How adaptable are AI-driven security systems to new threats
How Do AI-Driven Security Systems Keep Up with New Threats? How can organizations ensure their AI-driven security systems remain adaptable to new threats? With cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, the ability of security systems to adapt quickly becomes crucial. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play a significant role in shaping how security frameworks respond to……
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What makes an effective Secret Scanning solution
How Can Organizations Achieve Robust Cybersecurity with Effective Secret Scanning Solutions? Where cyber threats consistently challenge organizations, the focus on securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become critical. NHIs, essentially machine identities, play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of data. However, what truly anchors this infrastructure is the effectiveness of secret scanning solutions. These……
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Payroll Pirates: Inside the Criminal Networks Hijacking Payroll Systems
Cyber threats don’t always come with warning signs. Sometimes, they arrive as sponsored ads. Since mid-2023, a financially motivated network has been quietly hijacking payroll systems, credit unions, and trading platforms across the United States. Their method? Malvertising. Their goal? Money. Their name? Payroll Pirates. This isn’t a one-off campaign. It’s a coordinated operation that’s…
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Yurei Ransomware: Encryption Mechanics, Operational Model, and Data Exfiltration Methods
A newly identified ransomware group, Yurei, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with confirmed attacks targeting entities in Sri Lanka and Nigeria across multiple critical industries. First publicly identified in early September 2025, Yurei operates a traditional ransomware-as-extortion model, infiltrating corporate networks, encrypting sensitive data, destroying backup systems, and leveraging a dedicated…
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Akira engaged in ransomware attacks against critical sectors
The group has stepped up threat activity by abusing edge devices and other tools, reaping hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit gains. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/akira-ransomware-critical-sectors-fbi-cisa/805508/
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US chips away at North Korean IT worker fraud with guilty pleas, cryptocurrency seizure
Authorities have described Pyongyang’s revenue-generating schemes as threats to U.S. national and economic security. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/doj-north-korea-remote-worker-crackdown/805689/