Tag: threat
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Silent Lynx APT New Attack Targeting Governmental Employees Posing as Officials
Seqrite Labs’ APT Team has documented fresh campaigns from Silent Lynx, a sophisticated threat actor group known for orchestrating spear-phishing operations that impersonate government officials to target diplomatic and governmental employees across Central Asia. The group, also tracked under aliases including YoroTrooper, Sturgeon Phisher, and Cavalry Werewolf, continues its espionage-focused activities with minimal operational security…
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Hackers Abuse OneDrive.exe via DLL Sideloading to Run Malicious Code
Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated attack technique that exploits Microsoft’s OneDrive application to execute malicious code without detection. The method, known as DLL sideloading, leverages the way Windows loads library files to trick legitimate applications into running attacker-controlled software. This technique represents a significant threat to enterprise environments where OneDrive is widely deployed across…
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Hackers Abuse OneDrive.exe via DLL Sideloading to Run Malicious Code
Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated attack technique that exploits Microsoft’s OneDrive application to execute malicious code without detection. The method, known as DLL sideloading, leverages the way Windows loads library files to trick legitimate applications into running attacker-controlled software. This technique represents a significant threat to enterprise environments where OneDrive is widely deployed across…
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Google says 2026 will be the year AI supercharges cybercrime
Security leaders are staring down a year of major change. In its Cybersecurity Forecast 2026, Google paints a picture of a threat landscape transformed by AI, supercharged … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/05/google-cybersecurity-forecast-2026/
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DragonForce Cartel Surfaces from Leaked Conti v3 Ransomware Source Code
Tags: cyber, data-breach, encryption, flaw, group, malware, ransomware, software, threat, vulnerabilityAcronis Threat Research Unit has analyzed recent activity linked to the DragonForce ransomware group and identified a new malware variant in the wild. The latest sample uses vulnerable drivers such as truesight.sys and rentdrv2.sys to disable security software, terminate protected processes and correct encryption flaws previously associated with Akira ransomware. The updated encryption scheme addresses…
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Kimsuky Debuts HTTPTroy Backdoor Against South Korea Users
The well-known North Korean threat group continues to improve the obfuscation and anti-analysis features of its attack toolchain. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/kimsuky-httptroy-backdoor-south-korea-users
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Staying Ahead of Threats with Smart NHIs
How Can Smart NHI Management Enhance Cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) may seem like an abstract task, yet its significance in bolstering cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With the shift towards digital transformation, NHIs have become an integral part of many organizations’ network. What role do these machine identities play in staying ahead of cybersecurity threats?……
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Staying Ahead of Threats with Smart NHIs
How Can Smart NHI Management Enhance Cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) may seem like an abstract task, yet its significance in bolstering cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With the shift towards digital transformation, NHIs have become an integral part of many organizations’ network. What role do these machine identities play in staying ahead of cybersecurity threats?……
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News alert: Insider risk report finds behavioral blind spots leave most orgs exposed, confidence low
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire, he new 2025 Insider Risk Report, produced by Cybersecurity Insiders in collaboration with Cogility, highlights that nearly all security leaders (93%) say insider threats are as difficult or harder to detect than… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/news-alert-insider-risk-report-finds-behavioral-blind-spots-leave-most-orgs-exposed-confidence-low/
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News alert: Insider risk report finds behavioral blind spots leave most orgs exposed, confidence low
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire, he new 2025 Insider Risk Report, produced by Cybersecurity Insiders in collaboration with Cogility, highlights that nearly all security leaders (93%) say insider threats are as difficult or harder to detect than… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/news-alert-insider-risk-report-finds-behavioral-blind-spots-leave-most-orgs-exposed-confidence-low/
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News alert: Insider risk report finds behavioral blind spots leave most orgs exposed, confidence low
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire, he new 2025 Insider Risk Report, produced by Cybersecurity Insiders in collaboration with Cogility, highlights that nearly all security leaders (93%) say insider threats are as difficult or harder to detect than… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/news-alert-insider-risk-report-finds-behavioral-blind-spots-leave-most-orgs-exposed-confidence-low/
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Cyber Physical Systems Face Rising Geopolitical Risks
Global Conflicts and Tariff Wars Are Driving New OT Threats and Supply Chain Risks. Global conflicts and tariff wars provide new opportunities for cyber adversaries, especially those targeting operational technology systems. Now attackers are focusing on fragile supply chains. Claroty researchers predict attackers will breach at least one major cyber-physical system in the next year.…
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Hackers exploit WordPress plugin Post SMTP to hijack admin accounts
Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin installed on more than 400,000 WordPress sites, to take complete control by hijacking administrator accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-post-smtp-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
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Apache OpenOffice disputes data breach claims by ransomware gang
The Apache Software Foundation disputes claims that its OpenOffice project suffered an Akira ransomware attack, after the threat actors claimed to have stolen 23 GB of corporate documents. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apache-openoffice-disputes-data-breach-claims-by-ransomware-gang/
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Pro-Russian Hackers Use Linux VMs to Hide in Windows
A threat actor known as Curly COMrades is using Linux VMs to remain undetected in Windows environments while conducting Russia-aligned activities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/pro-russian-hackers-linux-vms-hide-windows
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Hackers exploit WordPress plugin Post SMTP to hijack admin accounts
Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin installed on more than 400,000 WordPress sites, to take complete control by hijacking administrator accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-post-smtp-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
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Deepwatch Launches NEXA: The MDR Industry’s First Collaborative Agentic AI Ecosystem for Unparalleled Security Outcomes
Intelligent AI agents work in collaboration with humans to redefine MDR with clear, actionable insights that accelerate threat resolution and strengthen security posture Palo Alto, CA”, November 4, 2025″, Deepwatch, the leader in Precision MDR powered by AI and humans, today announced Deepwatch NEXA, the industry’s first collaborative Agentic AI ecosystem delivering outcome-focused agents that…
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The Security Interviews: Colin Mahony, CEO, Recorded Future
Recorded Future’s CEO talks threat intelligence, AI in cyber security and the ever-changing cyber threat landscape First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366633992/The-Security-Interviews-Colin-Mahony-CEO-Recorded-Future
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On the Road Again: Hackers Hijack Physical Cargo Freight
In a new cyber threat campaign, attackers are using remote monitoring and management tools to actually steal physical cargo out of the trucking and freight supply chain. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/hackers-weaponize-remote-tools-hijack-cargo-freight
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The Top 3 Browser Sandbox Threats That Slip Past Modern Security Tools
Attackers exploit web browsers’ built-in behaviors to steal credentials, abuse extensions, and move laterall, slipping past traditional defenses. Learn from Keep Aware how browser-layer visibility and policy enforcement stop these hidden threats in real time. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-top-3-browser-sandbox-threats-that-slip-past-modern-security-tools/
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2025 Insider Risk Report Finds Most Organizations Struggle to Detect and Predict Insider Risks
Baltimore, USA, November 4th, 2025, CyberNewsWire The new 2025 Insider Risk Report, produced by Cybersecurity Insiders in collaboration with Cogility, highlights that nearly all security leaders (93%) say insider threats are as difficult or harder to detect than external cyberattacks. Yet only 23% express strong confidence in stopping them before serious damage occurs. The report…
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Scattered Spider, ShinyHunters and LAPSUS$ Form Unified Collective
Scattered Spider, ShinyHunters and LAPSUS$ have formed an enhanced coordinated threat network for extortion efforts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/scattered-spider-shinyhunters/
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Cybersecurity experts charged with running BlackCat ransomware operation
Tags: attack, breach, computer, crypto, cybersecurity, extortion, finance, group, healthcare, incident response, law, network, office, psychology, ransom, ransomware, risk, service, threatThe victims and the demands: The indictment cited at least five victim organizations: a Florida medical-device company, a Maryland pharmaceutical manufacturer, a California doctor’s office, a California engineering firm, and a Virginia-based drone company. On May 13, 2023, the conspirators allegedly attacked the Florida firm, demanding $10 million and receiving roughly $1.27 million in cryptocurrency.…