Tag: threat
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Key questions CISOs must ask before adopting AI-enabled cyber solutions
Questions to ask vendors about their AI security offerings: There are several areas where CISOs will want to focus their attention when considering AI-powered cyber solutions, including the following:Shadow AI: Uncovering and addressing shadow AI throughout the organization is a key issue for security leaders today. But so too is ensuring that sanctioned AI-enabled solutions…
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Glassworm Malware Targets OpenVSX and Microsoft Visual Studio with 24 New Malicious Packages
Security threats rarely adhere to holiday schedules, and while developers may take time off, malicious actors are working overtime. A significant new wave of software supply chain attacks has been identified targeting the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace and OpenVSX platforms. Researchers at Secure Annex have uncovered and tracked 24 new malicious packages linked to the…
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4.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users Hacked in 7-Year ShadyPanda Malware Campaign
Koi researchers have uncovered a seven-year browser extension operation that has silently compromised at least 4.3 million Chrome and Edge users worldwide. The threat actor, dubbed ShadyPanda, systematically abused browser marketplaces to turn seemingly legitimate extensions into long”‘term surveillance and remote access platforms. Koi’s investigation identified two ongoing campaigns linked to the same actor. A 300,000″‘user remote…
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Glassworm Malware Targets OpenVSX and Microsoft Visual Studio with 24 New Malicious Packages
Security threats rarely adhere to holiday schedules, and while developers may take time off, malicious actors are working overtime. A significant new wave of software supply chain attacks has been identified targeting the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace and OpenVSX platforms. Researchers at Secure Annex have uncovered and tracked 24 new malicious packages linked to the…
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Ransomware Threats Moving Out to the Edge
Rapid7’s Christiaan Beek on Ransomware Tactics and How to Mitigate Attacks in 2026. Ransomware attacks are reaching record highs, and 2026 may be even worse, said Christiaan Beek, senior director of threat intel and analytics at Rapid7. He warns that hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities as soon as they’re disclosed, and they’re focusing on flaws in…
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Ads Without Eyeballs: Online Shopping’s AI Agent Problem
E-Commerce Face Existential Threat as Autonomous Shoppers Bypass Ads. The online retail industry spent decades honing how to nudge people into clicking the buy button. Now it faces a customer who doesn’t want anything at all: the artificial intelligence shopping agent. Agentic commerce could hollow out retail media and force a shift in how platforms…
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The Hidden Calendar Threat Putting 4 Million Apple Devices at Risk
Hijacked calendar subscriptions are emerging as a stealthy new way for attackers to push phishing and malware directly onto devices. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/the-hidden-calendar-threat-putting-4-million-apple-devices-at-risk/
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Akamai Study Shows Microsegmentation Boosts Security
Microsegmentation no longer remains a buzzword. In today’s threat landscape, organizations are adopting it as a frontline defense against cyberattacks and higher cyber insurance premiums. About 90% of organizations are using some form of segmentation, according to Akamai’s 2025 Segmentation Impact Study. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/akamai-study-shows-microsegmentation-boosts-security-i-5501
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ShadyPanda Turns Popular Browser Extensions with 4.3 Million Installs Into Spyware
A threat actor known as ShadyPanda has been linked to a seven-year-long browser extension campaign that has amassed over 4.3 million installations over time.Five of these extensions started off as legitimate programs before malicious changes were introduced in mid-2024, according to a report from Koi Security, attracting 300,000 installs. These extensions have since been taken…
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The first line of defense is still the network. But that’s only the beginning
Detection is only step one: But here’s where we believe the conversation needs to change. Detection, while critical, is just the first step. The real challenge, and the real value, lies in understanding a threat through the investigation phase.Think about it: an alert tells you something happened. But only investigation tells you what it was,…
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NETSCOUT wins “Overall Network Security Solution of the Year”
Tags: attack, automation, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, google, incident response, intelligence, microsoft, network, risk, service, threat, tool, zero-dayThe challenge: Visibility gaps create risk Modern enterprises face expanding attack surfaces, hybrid cloud environments, and increasing operational complexity. Security teams are flooded with alerts but lack the visibility to see what’s truly happening behind them.Many tools promise detection, but few deliver the clarity and confidence that come from true visibility. Without that clarity, investigations…
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The CISO’s paradox: Enabling innovation while managing risk
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, control, data, detection, firewall, governance, identity, infrastructure, jobs, mitigation, risk, service, threat, tool, vulnerability, waf, zero-daySet risk tolerances and guardrails: Teams slow down when they are unsure how to proceed. Take away some of the decision-making and ensure an integration of authentication, authorization and accounting into the development process. For authentication, establish and leverage enterprise identity management solutions rather than allowing the development of accounts written to databases that can…
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When Hackers Wear Suits: Protecting Your Team from Insider Cyber Threats
Hackers impersonate IT pros with deepfakes, fake resumes, and stolen identities, turning hiring pipelines into insider threats. Huntres sLabs explains how stronger vetting and access controls help stop these threats. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/when-hackers-wear-suits-protecting-your-team-from-insider-cyber-threats/
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Emerging Android threat ‘Albiriox’ enables full On”‘Device Fraud
Albiriox is new Android MaaS malware enabling on-device fraud and real-time control. It targets 400+ banking, fintech, crypto, and payment apps. Albiriox is a new Android malware sold under a malware-as-a-service model on Russian”‘speaking cybercrime forums. It provides advanced capabilities for on-device fraud, screen manipulation, and real-time interaction with infected devices. It also includes a…
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Emerging Android threat ‘Albiriox’ enables full On”‘Device Fraud
Albiriox is new Android MaaS malware enabling on-device fraud and real-time control. It targets 400+ banking, fintech, crypto, and payment apps. Albiriox is a new Android malware sold under a malware-as-a-service model on Russian”‘speaking cybercrime forums. It provides advanced capabilities for on-device fraud, screen manipulation, and real-time interaction with infected devices. It also includes a…
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APT36 Deploys Python-Based ELF Malware in Targeted Attacks on Indian Government Agencies
Pakistan-linked cyberespionage group APT36 (Transparent Tribe) has escalated its campaign against Indian government institutions with the deployment of sophisticated Python-based ELF malware specifically designed to compromise Linux-based BOSS operating environments, according to research published by CYFIRMA. The threat actor, historically focused on Windows systems, has demonstrated expanded technical maturity through multi-platform tooling that bypasses conventional…
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APT36 Deploys Python-Based ELF Malware in Targeted Attacks on Indian Government Agencies
Pakistan-linked cyberespionage group APT36 (Transparent Tribe) has escalated its campaign against Indian government institutions with the deployment of sophisticated Python-based ELF malware specifically designed to compromise Linux-based BOSS operating environments, according to research published by CYFIRMA. The threat actor, historically focused on Windows systems, has demonstrated expanded technical maturity through multi-platform tooling that bypasses conventional…
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Tomiris Shifts to Public-Service Implants for Stealthier C2 in Attacks on Government Targets
The threat actor known as Tomiris has been attributed to attacks targeting foreign ministries, intergovernmental organizations, and government entities in Russia with an aim to establish remote access and deploy additional tools.”These attacks highlight a notable shift in Tomiris’s tactics, namely the increased use of implants that leverage public services (e.g., Telegram and Discord) as…
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Sicherheitsprognosen 2026: Auf welche Phishing-Techniken sich Unternehmen vorbereiten sollten
Im Jahr 2025 prägten vor allem die Kombination aus KI, sich kontinuierlich weiterentwickelnden Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)-Kits und immer ausgefeilteren Techniken zur Verbreitung von Phishing und zur Umgehung von Sicherheitsmaßnahmen die Phishing-Landschaft. Die Threat-Analysten von Barracuda gingen beispielsweise noch vor einem Jahr davon aus, dass PhaaS-Kits bis Ende 2025 für die Hälfte aller Angriffe mit dem Ziel,……
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 73
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Analysis of ShadowPad Attack Exploiting WSUS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) Shai-Hulud 2.0 Supply Chain Attack: 25K+ npm Repos Exposed Spyware Allows Cyber Threat Actors to Target Users of Messaging Applications Morphisec Thwarts Russian-Linked…
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Quttera Launches “Evidence-as-Code” API to Automate Security Compliance for SOC 2 and PCI DSS v4.0
New API capabilities and AI-powered Threat Encyclopedia eliminate manual audit preparation, providing real-time compliance evidence and instant threat intelligence. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/quttera-evidence-as-code-api-soc-pci-dss/
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Contagious Interview campaign expands with 197 npm Ppackages spreading new OtterCookie malware
North Korea-linked actors behind Contagious Interview uploaded 197 new malicious npm packages to distribute a new OtterCookie malware version. North Korea-linked threat actors added 197 new malicious npm packages to spread updated OtterCookie malware as part of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign, cybersecurity firm Socket warns. TheContagious Interviewcampaign, active since November 2023 and linked to…
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Mystery OAST Tool Exploits 200 CVEs Using Google Cloud for Large-Scale Attacks
A sophisticated threat actor has been operating a private Out-of-band Application Security Testing (OAST) service hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure to conduct a large-scale exploit campaign targeting more than 200 CVEs, according to new research from VulnCheck. Private OAST Domain Raises Red Flags Security researchers at VulnCheck identified unusual activity involving callbacks to detectors-testing.com, an unfamiliar…
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Albiriox Malware Emerges, Targeting Android Users for Full Device Takeover
A dangerous new Android malware called Albiriox has been discovered by security researchers, posing a serious threat to mobile banking and cryptocurrency users worldwide. The malware operates as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), allowing cybercriminals to rent access to this powerful hacking tool for monthly fees ranging from $650 to $720. The Cleafy Threat Intelligence team first identified Albiriox…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy 197 npm Packages to Spread Updated OtterCookie Malware
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have continued to flood the npm registry with 197 more malicious packages since last month.According to Socket, these packages have been downloaded over 31,000 times, and are designed to deliver a variant of OtterCookie that brings together the features of BeaverTail and prior versions of…