Tag: threat
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Anivia Stealer Peddled on Dark Web with UAC Bypass
A newly advertised information-stealing malware called Anivia Stealer has surfaced on the dark web, with threat actor ZeroTrace aggressively promoting the C++17-based infostealer as a commercial malware-as-a-service offering. The malware implements sophisticated privilege escalation capabilities, including automatic User Account Control (UAC) bypass functionality, making it a significant threat to Windows-based systems across multiple operating system…
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Anivia Stealer Peddled on Dark Web with UAC Bypass
A newly advertised information-stealing malware called Anivia Stealer has surfaced on the dark web, with threat actor ZeroTrace aggressively promoting the C++17-based infostealer as a commercial malware-as-a-service offering. The malware implements sophisticated privilege escalation capabilities, including automatic User Account Control (UAC) bypass functionality, making it a significant threat to Windows-based systems across multiple operating system…
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Atlas browser exploit lets attackers hijack ChatGPT memory
Tags: ai, attack, browser, business, ceo, chatgpt, chrome, cloud, credentials, detection, exploit, identity, mitigation, monitoring, phishing, soc, threat, update, vulnerabilityHow to detect a hit: Detecting a memory-based compromise in ChatGPT Atlas is not like hunting for traditional malware. There are no files, registry keys, or executables to isolate. Instead, security teams need to look for behavioral anomalies such as subtle shifts in how the assistant responds, what it suggests, and when it does so.”There…
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Atlas browser exploit lets attackers hijack ChatGPT memory
Tags: ai, attack, browser, business, ceo, chatgpt, chrome, cloud, credentials, detection, exploit, identity, mitigation, monitoring, phishing, soc, threat, update, vulnerabilityHow to detect a hit: Detecting a memory-based compromise in ChatGPT Atlas is not like hunting for traditional malware. There are no files, registry keys, or executables to isolate. Instead, security teams need to look for behavioral anomalies such as subtle shifts in how the assistant responds, what it suggests, and when it does so.”There…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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New GhostGrab Android Malware Silently Steals Banking Login Details and Intercept SMS for OTPs
A sophisticated new Android malware family called GhostGrab is actively targeting mobile users with a dual-monetization strategy that combines covert cryptocurrency mining with comprehensive financial data theft. GhostGrab functions as a multifaceted threat that systematically harvests banking credentials, debit card details, personal identification information, and one-time passwords through SMS interception. According to analysis by CYFIRMA,…
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BlueNoroff Shifts Tactics: Targets C-Suite and Managers with New Infiltration Methods
The North Korean-linked threat group BlueNoroff, also known by aliases including Sapphire Sleet, APT38, and Alluring Pisces, continues to evolve its attack tactics while maintaining its primary focus on financial gain. The group has shifted its strategy to employ sophisticated new infiltration methods targeting high-value victims including C-level executives, managers, and blockchain developers within the…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Do CISOs need to rethink service provider risk?
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, group, guide, incident, incident response, ISO-27001, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityShould risk assessment be about questionnaires or conversation?: David Stockdale, director of cybersecurity at the University of Queensland (UQ), needs services providers to understand the make-up and complexity of a higher education institution.”Because of the size and research intensity of the university, we tend to build a lot in-house. Where we do use service providers,…
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Is it Time to Put Your SIEM on a Diet?
As data volumes and alert fatigue overwhelm traditional SIEM systems, security leaders are rethinking their approach. Discover strategies to streamline your SIEM, reduce costs, and improve threat detection efficiency through smarter data ingestion, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-native security architectures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/is-it-time-to-put-your-siem-on-a-diet/
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Gamaredon Phishing Campaign Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability to Target Government Agencies
Tags: attack, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, government, group, malicious, phishing, software, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the notorious Gamaredon threat group, specifically targeting government entities through exploitation of a critical WinRAR vulnerability. The attack leverages CVE-2025-8088, a path traversal vulnerability in the popular file compression software, to deliver weaponized RAR archives that silently deploy malicious payloads without requiring user interaction beyond…
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SideWinder Adopts New ClickOnce-Based Attack Chain Targeting South Asian Diplomats
A European embassy located in the Indian capital of New Delhi, as well as multiple organizations in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, have emerged as the target of a new campaign orchestrated by a threat actor known as SideWinder in September 2025.The activity “reveals a notable evolution in SideWinder’s TTPs, particularly the adoption of a…
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Advanced Serverless Security: Zero Trust Implementation with AI-Powered Threat Detection
Serverless architectures have fundamentally altered the cybersecurity landscape, creating attack vectors that traditional security models cannot address. After… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/serverless-security-zero-trust-implementation-ai-threat-detection/
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‘Jingle Thief’ Highlights Retail Cyber Threats
A Morocco-based gift card fraud campaign is a sign of what retailers can expect this holiday season. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/jingle-thief-highlights-retail-cyber-threats
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Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers
The number of victims paying ransomware threat actors has reached a new low, with just 23% of the breached companies giving in to attackers’ demands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-profits-drop-as-victims-stop-paying-hackers/
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Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks
Europol called for action against caller ID spoofing, linking attacks to significant online fraud First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/europol-warns-id-spoofing-attacks/
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1inch partners with Innerworks to strengthen DeFi security through AI-Powered threat detection
London, United Kingdom, October 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire 1inch, the leading DeFi ecosystem, has adopted Innerworks’ advanced device intelligence and RedTeam ethical hacking platform to strengthen security. By tapping into Innerworks’ predictive AI solution, the companies are building a proactive immune system and setting the gold standard for DeFi. DeFi’s growth and evolution has led to…
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How to prepare for and respond to today’s evolving threat landscape
With the emergence of AI, security operations teams must navigate a fast-moving generation of cyber threats. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/gartner-how-to-prepare-respond-todays-evolving-threat-landscape/803379/
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1inch partners with Innerworks to strengthen DeFi security through AI-Powered threat detection
London, United Kingdom, 27th October 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/1inch-partners-with-innerworks-to-strengthen-defi-security-through-ai-powered-threat-detection/
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Cross-platform ransomware: Qilin weaponizes Linux binaries against Windows hosts
Tags: access, backup, cio, ciso, control, credentials, defense, detection, exploit, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, linux, monitoring, network, ransomware, threat, tool, windowsFixing the gaps : Threat actors are now exploiting legitimate IT tools and hybrid infrastructures to quietly sidestep conventional defenses, calling for CISOs to rethink security strategies.Mehta added that when Linux binaries execute on Windows through a remote tool, your Windows-only detections won’t save.He added, Agenda Ransomware exploits Windows-centric assumptions, under-protected RMM tools, and neglected driver…
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Cross-platform ransomware: Qilin weaponizes Linux binaries against Windows hosts
Tags: access, backup, cio, ciso, control, credentials, defense, detection, exploit, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, linux, monitoring, network, ransomware, threat, tool, windowsFixing the gaps : Threat actors are now exploiting legitimate IT tools and hybrid infrastructures to quietly sidestep conventional defenses, calling for CISOs to rethink security strategies.Mehta added that when Linux binaries execute on Windows through a remote tool, your Windows-only detections won’t save.He added, Agenda Ransomware exploits Windows-centric assumptions, under-protected RMM tools, and neglected driver…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Data sovereignty proof: How to verify controls like ‘Project Texas’
“Verification regimes work best when they serve everyone’s interests. The reporting company wants a process that does not impose too many burdens or interrupt workflow while allowing it to demonstrate compliance. Oversight bodies want hard data that is difficult to fake and indicates adherence to the regime. Finally, these systems need to be simple enough…
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Critical WordPress Plugin Bugs Exploited En Masse
Wordfence says threat actors are trying to exploit three critical vulnerabilities from 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/critical-wordpress-plugin-bugs/
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Predatory Sparrow Strikes: Coordinated Cyberattacks Seek to Cripple Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated cyber-sabotage group known as Predatory Sparrow has emerged as one of the most destructive threat actors targeting Iranian critical infrastructure over the past several years. Unlike traditional cybercriminal operations focused on financial gain, this group executes highly disruptive campaigns designed to cripple essential services, destroy sensitive data, and send provocative political messages. Security…
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Critical WordPress Plugin Bugs Exploited En Masse
Wordfence says threat actors are trying to exploit three critical vulnerabilities from 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/critical-wordpress-plugin-bugs/
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Three Factors Determine Whether a Ransomware Group is Successful
ReliaQuest’s Threat Spotlight: How Automation, Customization, and Tooling Signal Next Ransomware exposes how elite Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups thrive. Automation, advanced tools, and attack customization attract top affiliates and drive faster, more effective ransomware operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/three-factors-determine-whether-a-ransomware-group-is-successful/