Tag: threat
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New GodRAT Malware Uses Screensaver and Program Files to Target Organizations
Threat actors have been deploying a novel Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed GodRAT, derived from the venerable Gh0st RAT codebase, to infiltrate financial institutions, particularly trading and brokerage firms. The malware is distributed via Skype as malicious .scr (screensaver) and .pif (Program Information File) executables masquerading as legitimate financial documents, such as client lists or…
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The 6 challenges your business will face in implementing MLSecOps
Organizations that don’t adapt their security programs as they implement AI run the risk of being exposed to a variety of threats, both old and emerging ones. MLSecOps … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/20/mlsecops-security-challenges/
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NIST’s attempts to secure AI yield many questions, no answers
Challenges to consider: The NIST report talked about various categories of AI integration that forced serious cybersecurity considerations, including: using genAI to create new content; fine-tuning predictive AI; using single AI agents as well multiple agents; and security controls for AI developers. The potentially most challenging element of securing AI in enterprises is visibility. But the…
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Optimistic Outlooks: Why NHIs Are Key to Future Security
Why Are NHIs Crucial to the Future of Security? Are you seeking a forward-thinking, adaptive approach to cybersecurity? This is where Non-Human Identities (NHIs) come into play. Traditional protective measures struggle to keep up. With a focus on NHIs, the future of security seems more optimistic, empowering organizations to proactively deal with potential threats instead……
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BSidesSF 2025: Dragging Out Dragons: Slaying Hidden Threats in Residential Proxies
Creator, Author and Presenter: Christo Roberts Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators, Authors and Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a venue like no other; and via the organization’s YouTube…
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How Online Poker Platforms Are Reinventing Cybersecurity Standards for Digital Gaming
The threat of cybercrime is continuously growing online. Developing technology can certainly be a great tool for societal improvement. However, it has its ramifications. The most obvious is that new technologies mean that bad actors have the ability to more effectively threaten those who are just looking for a good time. The concern regarding cybersecurity…
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Noodlophile Stealer evolution
Noodlophile malware spreads via copyright phishing, targeting firms in the U.S., Europe, Baltics & APAC with tailored spear-phishing lures. The Noodlophile malware campaign is expanding globally, using spear-phishing emails disguised as copyright notices. Threat actors tailor lures with details like Facebook Page IDs and company ownership data. Active for over a year, it now targets…
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Okta open-sources catalog of Auth0 rules for threat detection
Okta has open-sourced ready-made Sigma-based queries for Auth0 customers to detect account takeovers, misconfigurations, and suspicious behavior in event logs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/okta-open-sources-catalog-of-auth0-rules-for-threat-detection/
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Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Exploited to Deploy DripDropper Malware on Cloud Linux Systems
Threat actors are exploiting a nearly two-year-old security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ to gain persistent access to cloud Linux systems and deploy malware called DripDropper.But in an unusual twist, the unknown attackers have been observed patching the exploited vulnerability after securing initial access to prevent further exploitation by other adversaries and evade detection, Red Canary…
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Cofense Unveils Vision 3.0 with Sub-Minute Threat Containment Capabilities and Deeper Insights
Now supporting hybrid environments, Vision 3.0 introduces “Who Clicked” to track and identify user engagement with phishing emails for faster, more targeted response First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/cofense-unveils-vision-3-0-with-sub-minute-threat-containment-capabilities-and-deeper-insights/
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Weaponized Copyright Documents Used by Threat Actors to Target Key Employees with Noodlophile Stealer
The Noodlophile Stealer malware, initially uncovered in campaigns leveraging fake AI video generation platforms, has evolved into a targeted spear-phishing operation that weaponizes copyright infringement notices to infiltrate enterprises with substantial Facebook presences. This updated variant, active for over a year, shifts from broad social media lures to highly personalized emails impersonating legal entities, incorporating…
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Surge in Scans From Hacked Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis Routers
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant increase in malicious scanning activities originating from compromised consumer and enterprise networking equipment, with particular focus on Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis router models. The Shadowserver Foundation, a prominent threat intelligence organization, has reported observing unusual scanning patterns that suggest widespread compromise of these networking devices. Security analysts are tracking…
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Surge in Scans From Hacked Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis Routers
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant increase in malicious scanning activities originating from compromised consumer and enterprise networking equipment, with particular focus on Cisco, Linksys, and Araknis router models. The Shadowserver Foundation, a prominent threat intelligence organization, has reported observing unusual scanning patterns that suggest widespread compromise of these networking devices. Security analysts are tracking…
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SAP 0-Day Exploit Reportedly Leaked by ShinyHunters Hackers
A sophisticated exploit targeting critical SAP vulnerabilities has been publicly released by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters, significantly escalating the threat landscape for enterprise SAP environments. The exploit, which chains together multiple zero-day vulnerabilities, was allegedly leaked through the >>Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters ShinyHunters
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Singapore issues critical alert on Dire Wolf ransomware targeting global tech and manufacturing firms
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, business, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, email, endpoint, extortion, insurance, intelligence, leak, malicious, mfa, msp, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, updateRipple effects on global enterprises: The global business fallout of Dire Wolf ransomware attacks is significant and poses a multi-layered, high-impact threat to global enterprises.”Its attacks directly disrupt operations and supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and tech, leading to production delays, revenue loss, and downstream customer impact,” said Manish Rawat, analyst at TechInsights. “Financial impact…
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JJ Cummings: The art of controlling information
Get an inside look at how JJ Cummings helped build and lead one of Cisco Talos’ most impactful security teams, and discover what drives him to stay at the forefront of threat intelligence. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/jj-cummings-the-art-of-controlling-information/
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PyPI Blocks Expired Domain Access to Prevent Resurrection Attacks
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has implemented new security measures to protect against domain resurrection attacks, a sophisticated supply-chain threat where attackers purchase expired domains to hijack user accounts through password reset mechanisms. Since early June 2025, the platform has proactively unverified over 1,800 email addresses associated with domains entering expiration phases. Domain resurrection attacks…
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7 signs it’s time for a managed security service provider
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, incident, incident response, intelligence, mitigation, monitoring, mssp, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management2. Your security team is wasting time addressing and evaluating alerts: When your SOC team is ignoring 300 daily alerts and manually triaging what should be automated, that’s your cue to consider an MSSP, says Toby Basalla, founder and principal data consultant at data consulting firm Synthelize.When confusion reigns, who in the SOC team knows…
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Malicious npm Packages Target Crypto Developers to Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated threat campaign dubbed >>Solana-Scan>cryptohan
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PipeMagic Malware Imitates ChatGPT App to Exploit Windows Vulnerability and Deploy Ransomware
Tags: attack, backdoor, chatgpt, cve, cyber, exploit, malware, open-source, ransomware, threat, vulnerability, windowsThe PipeMagic malware, which is credited to the financially motivated threat actor Storm-2460, is a remarkable illustration of how cyber dangers are always changing. It poses as the genuine open-source ChatGPT Desktop Application from GitHub. This sophisticated modular backdoor facilitates targeted attacks by exploiting CVE-2025-29824, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System…
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Malicious npm Packages Target Crypto Developers to Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated threat campaign dubbed >>Solana-Scan>cryptohan
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QUIC-LEAK (CVE-2025-54939): New High-Risk Pre-Handshake Remote Denial of Service in LSQUIC QUIC Implementation
Imperva Offensive team discovered that threat actors could smuggle malformed packets to exhaust memory and crash QUIC servers even before a connection handshake is established, therefore, bypassing QUIC connection-level safeguards. Executive Summary QUIC-LEAK (CVE-2025-54939) is a newly discovered pre-handshake memory exhaustion vulnerability in the LSQUIC QUIC implementation, the second most widely used implementation after Quiche….…
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How to Stay Relaxed in a World of Increasing Cyber Threats
Is There a Simple Way to Stay Calm in the Face of Rising Cyber Threats? It’s no secret that cyber threats are increasing at an alarming pace. From financial services and healthcare to travel and development operations, we all grapple with the constant worry are our systems safe? While we can’t negate the rapid… First…
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention
In today’s hyper-connected digital world, businesses of all sizes face relentless cyber threats. From ransomware and phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and insider risks, attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the ways they infiltrate corporate networks. Protecting sensitive data, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining regulatory compliance requires more than traditional security tools”, it…
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News brief: Rising OT threats put critical infrastructure at risk
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366629302/News-brief-Rising-OT-threats-put-critical-infrastructure-at-risk
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Threat Actors Use Pirated Games to Bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Adblockers
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign where threat actors leverage pirated game downloads to distribute HijackLoader, a modular malware loader, effectively bypassing common defenses like adblockers and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. Sites such as Dodi Repacks, often deemed >>safe