Tag: threat
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The State of AI in the SOC 2025 – Insights from Recent Study
Security leaders are embracing AI for triage, detection engineering, and threat hunting as alert volumes and burnout hit breaking points.A comprehensive survey of 282 security leaders at companies across industries reveals a stark reality facing modern Security Operations Centers: alert volumes have reached unsustainable levels, forcing teams to leave critical threats uninvestigated. You can First…
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Chinese hackers breached critical infrastructure globally using enterprise network gear
Tags: access, backdoor, breach, business, china, communications, control, cve, defense, exploit, framework, germany, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, korea, law, malware, military, monitoring, network, open-source, penetration-testing, programming, service, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability72-hour vulnerability exploitation window: RedNovember demonstrated the ability to weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities faster than most organizations could deploy patches, researchers found. When researchers published proof-of-concept code for Check Point VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 on May 30, 2024, RedNovember was attacking vulnerable systems by June 3.That campaign hit at least 60 organizations across Brazil, Germany, Japan,…
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Cybercriminals Target SonicWall Firewalls to Deploy Akira Ransomware via Malicious Login Attempts
Security teams face a rapidly evolving campaign that abuses compromised SonicWall SSL VPN credentials to deliver Akira ransomware in under four hours”, dwell times among the shortest ever recorded for this type of threat. Within minutes of successful authentication”, often originating from hosting-related ASNs”, threat actors initiated port scans, leveraged Impacket SMB tools for discovery,…
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Cybercriminals Target SonicWall Firewalls to Deploy Akira Ransomware via Malicious Login Attempts
Security teams face a rapidly evolving campaign that abuses compromised SonicWall SSL VPN credentials to deliver Akira ransomware in under four hours”, dwell times among the shortest ever recorded for this type of threat. Within minutes of successful authentication”, often originating from hosting-related ASNs”, threat actors initiated port scans, leveraged Impacket SMB tools for discovery,…
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, September 29th, 2025, CyberNewsWire ThreatBook, a global leader in cyber threat intelligence, detection and response, today announced the worldwide launch[1] of ThreatBook Advanced Threat Intelligence (“ThreatBook ATI”). Spearheaded from its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the new service offers unique industry insights for threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security operation centers (SOCs) and…
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Hackers Exploit Weaponized Microsoft Teams Installer to Deploy Oyster Malware
A sophisticated malvertising campaign has been targeting organizations through a weaponized Microsoft Teams installer that delivers the dangerous Oyster malware, according to a recent investigation by cybersecurity experts. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in threat actor tactics, combining SEO poisoning, certificate abuse, and living-off-the-land techniques to evade traditional security measures. The attack was first…
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, September 29th, 2025, CyberNewsWire ThreatBook, a global leader in cyber threat intelligence, detection and response, today announced the worldwide launch[1] of ThreatBook Advanced Threat Intelligence (“ThreatBook ATI”). Spearheaded from its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the new service offers unique industry insights for threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security operation centers (SOCs) and…
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Hackers Exploit Weaponized Microsoft Teams Installer to Deploy Oyster Malware
A sophisticated malvertising campaign has been targeting organizations through a weaponized Microsoft Teams installer that delivers the dangerous Oyster malware, according to a recent investigation by cybersecurity experts. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in threat actor tactics, combining SEO poisoning, certificate abuse, and living-off-the-land techniques to evade traditional security measures. The attack was first…
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Milestone Episode 400: Reflecting on 16 Years of Shared Security
Episode 400! In this special milestone edition of the Shared Security Podcast, we look back at 16 years of conversations on security, privacy, and technology. From our very first episodes in 2009 to today’s AI-driven threats, we cover the topics that defined each era, the surprises along the way, and the lessons that still matter….…
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Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality
Tags: ai, api, automation, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, google, governance, infrastructure, injection, metric, phishing, RedTeam, risk, service, siem, skills, soar, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, trainingIntegration approaches: Add-on vs. standalone: The first decision regarding AI agents is whether to layer them onto existing platforms or to implement standalone frameworks. The add-on model treats agents as extensions to security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), or other security tools, providing quick wins with minimal disruption. Standalone…
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Coherence: Insider risk strategy’s new core principle
Malicious action “, deliberate harm from within, often rooted in disaffection, misalignment, or ideological fractureHuman error “, unintentional harm caused by confusion, fatigue, or misjudgment under pressureThese two paths look different but demand the same thing: a system that knows how to detect misalignment early and how to keep people inside the mission before risk…
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Despite Russian influence, Moldova votes Pro-EU, highlighting future election risks
Moldova ‘s deputy PM blames Russia for an election cyberattack, calling it part of a planned hybrid campaign to destabilize democracy. Moldova Deputy Prime Minister Doina Nistor blamed Russia for a cyberattack targeting the country’s Central Electoral Commission last week, ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election. Nistor said that threat actors targeted a weekness that…
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Milestone Episode 400: Reflecting on 16 Years of Shared Security
Episode 400! In this special milestone edition of the Shared Security Podcast, we look back at 16 years of conversations on security, privacy, and technology. From our very first episodes in 2009 to today’s AI-driven threats, we cover the topics that defined each era, the surprises along the way, and the lessons that still matter….…
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Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality
Tags: ai, api, automation, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, gartner, google, governance, infrastructure, injection, metric, phishing, RedTeam, risk, service, siem, skills, soar, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, trainingIntegration approaches: Add-on vs. standalone: The first decision regarding AI agents is whether to layer them onto existing platforms or to implement standalone frameworks. The add-on model treats agents as extensions to security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), or other security tools, providing quick wins with minimal disruption. Standalone…
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New ModStealer Evades Antivirus, Targets macOS Users to Steal Sensitive Data
A sophisticated new malware strain targeting macOS users has emerged, capable of bypassing traditional antivirus solutions while specifically targeting developers and cryptocurrency holders. The cross-platform threat, dubbed ModStealer, represents the latest evolution in macOS-focused cybercrime, highlighting the growing security challenges facing Apple users in 2024. ModStealer was first identified by cybersecurity firm Mosyle and reported through…
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, 29th September 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/threatbook-launches-best-of-breed-advanced-threat-intelligence-solution/
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, 29th September 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/threatbook-launches-best-of-breed-advanced-threat-intelligence-solution/
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ThreatBook Launches BestBreed Advanced Threat Intelligence Solution
Singapore, Singapore, 29th September 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/threatbook-launches-best-of-breed-advanced-threat-intelligence-solution/
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Threat Actors Exploiting Dynamic DNS Providers for Malicious Activity
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a growing trend where threat actors are increasingly exploiting Dynamic DNS providers to host malicious infrastructure, posing significant risks to enterprise organizations worldwide. Dynamic DNS providers, also known as publicly rentable subdomain providers, have become attractive targets for malicious actors due to their accessibility and limited regulatory oversight. These services essentially…
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Cyber Incidents Take Off: Europe’s Airports Join a Growing List
From water systems to the electric grid, critical infrastructure has been under threat for decades. But 2025 cyber attacks against airports are different. Here’s why. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/cyber-incidents-take-off-europes-airports-join-a-growing-list/
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Akira ransomware breaching MFA-protected SonicWall VPN accounts
Ongoing Akira ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall SSL VPN devices continue to evolve, with the threat actors found to be successfully authenticating despite OTP MFA being enabled on accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-breaching-mfa-protected-sonicwall-vpn-accounts/
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Proactive Compliance: A New Era in Cloud Security
Why Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Proactive Compliance in Cloud Security? Where data breaches and cyber threats have become a pressing concern, how are organizations safeguarding their digital assets? The answer lies in the strategic management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security management. With the cloud being central to modern business operations, effective……
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USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 UsersFirst: A User-Centric Threat Modeling Framework For Privacy Notice And Choice
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Norman Sadeh And Lorrie Cranor, Carnegie Mellon University Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/usenix-2025-pepr-25-usersfirst-a-user-centric-threat-modeling-framework-for-privacy-notice-and-choice/
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Researchers Expose Phishing Threats Distributing CountLoader and PureRAT
A new campaign has been observed impersonating Ukrainian government agencies in phishing attacks to deliver CountLoader, which is then used to drop Amatera Stealer and PureMiner.”The phishing emails contain malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files designed to trick recipients into opening harmful attachments,” Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Yurren Wan said in a report shared with…
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Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive NHIs
Are You Prepared for the Next Cybersecurity Threat? Where cyber threats evolve faster than yesterday’s news, staying ahead requires a multi-faceted approach. One significant area of focus is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), crucial components. But what precisely makes NHIs so significant, and how can organizations across various industries leverage them effectively? Understanding Non-Human……
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North Korea Fake Job Recruiters Up Their Backdoor Game
Eset: Lazarus Group Shares Backdoor With Newer Pyongyang Threat Actor. A gang of North Korean hackers behind fake IT job recruitment scams now have access to a remote access Trojan favored by their more technically advanced counterparts tracked collectively as the Lazarus Group, say security researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korea-fake-job-recruiters-up-their-backdoor-game-a-29586
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Shutdown Threat Puts Federal Cyber on Edge
Cybersecurity Programs, Workforce Face Disruption If Congress Fails to Act. A potential government shutdown threatens to gut federal cybersecurity operations, with key programs set to expire, agency cyber staff facing layoffs and no public contingency plans in place – leaving core defenses, threat sharing and incident response at risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Meet LockBit 5.0: Faster ESXi drive encryption, better at evading detection
the Windows binary uses heavy obfuscation and packing: it loads its payload through DLL reflection while implementing anti-analysis techniques like Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) patching and terminating security services;the Linux variant maintains similar functionality with command-line options for targeting specific directories and file types;the ESXi variant specifically targets VMware virtualization environments, and is designed…
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Cyber threat-sharing law set to shut down, along with US government
Act passed in 2015 is due to lapse unless a continuing resolution passes – and that’s unlikely First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/09/26/government_shutdown_cisa_law/