Tag: threat
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The 10 most common IT security mistakes
Tags: access, attack, backup, best-practice, bsi, business, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, detection, group, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vpn2. Gateway: Weak passwords: The problem: Weak passwords repeatedly make it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to a company network. A domain administrator password with six characters or a local administrator password with only two characters is no obstacle for perpetrators. It is more than clear that this issue is often neglected in practice,…
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NCSC Urges Enterprises to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 to Avoid Cyber Threats
The NCSC has warned that there are still a significant number of organizations using Windows 10, which will soon be unsupported with security updates First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-urges-upgrade-microsoft/
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Weaponized Games: Threat Actors Target Gen Z Gamers Through Popular Titles
Kaspersky security researchers have discovered sophisticated threat actor activities that take advantage of the digitally native Gen Z population, which was born between 1997 and 2012 and is heavily involved in gaming, streaming, and anime, for malevolent purposes. Over a one-year period from April 1, 2024, Kaspersky documented at least 19 million attempts to disseminate…
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GPS on the fritz? Britain and France plot a backup plan
Cross-Channel pact aims to bolster navigation and timing tech as satellite signals face growing jamming threats First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/14/britain_france_navigation_alternatives/
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APJ Ransomware Demands Drop 50%, Yet 54% Firms Pay Hackers
Experts Say MDR Services and Proactive Defense Can Break the Payment Cycle APJ organizations face a ransomware paradox: demands dropped 50% to $500,000, yet 54% paid the threat actors. The new Sophos report shows why firms continue paining, how successful negotiations work and what proactive defenses can stop attacks before encryption begins First seen on…
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Hackers Weaponize Compiled HTML Help to Deliver Malicious Payload
Threat actors have exploited Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files to distribute malware, with a notable sample named deklaracja.chm uploaded to VirusTotal from Poland. This CHM file, a binary container for compressed HTML and associated objects, serves as a delivery vehicle for a multi-stage infection chain. Upon execution via the default hh.exe handler, the file…
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KongTuke Campaign Deploys Modified Interlock RAT Using FileFix Method Against Windows Environments
Researchers from The DFIR Report, collaborating with Proofpoint, have uncovered a resilient PHP-based variant of the Interlock ransomware group’s remote access trojan (RAT), marking a significant evolution from the previously documented JavaScript-driven NodeSnake. This adaptation, observed in campaigns linked to the LandUpdate808 threat cluster also known as KongTuke has been active since May 2025, exploiting…
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8 tough trade-offs every CISO must navigate
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, detection, framework, group, healthcare, incident response, jobs, malicious, mfa, regulation, resilience, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability2. Weighing security investments when the budget forces choices: Closely related to the trade-off around risk is what CISOs must navigate when it comes to security investments.”For most CISOs, when they have to make tough choices, 99% of the time it’s due to budget constraints that force them to weight risks versus rewards,” says John…
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Putting AI-assisted ‘vibe hacking’ to the test
Tags: access, ai, attack, chatgpt, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, exploit, hacking, least-privilege, LLM, network, open-source, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustUnderwhelming results: For each LLM test, the researchers repeated each task prompt five times to account for variability in responses. For exploit development tasks, models that failed the first task were not allowed to progress to the second, more complex one. The team tested 16 open-source models from Hugging Face that claimed to have been…
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Threats Actors Use Sophisticated Hacking Tools to Destroy Organizations Critical Infrastructure
Threat actors, ranging from state-sponsored organizations to non-state actors, are using sophisticated cyber weapons to breach and destroy vital infrastructure in a time when digital and physical security are becoming more intertwined. These tools, often manifesting as malware agents like worms, viruses, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), exploit vulnerabilities in supervisory control and data acquisition…
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Ransomware drops, but don’t relax yet
WatchGuard has released its latest Internet Security Report, covering malware, network, and endpoint threats spotted by its Threat Lab in the first quarter of 2025. The report … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/14/q1-2025-malware-trends/
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Wing FTP Server flaw actively exploited shortly after technical details were made public
Hackers exploit critical Wing FTP flaw (CVE-2025-47812) for remote code execution with root/system rights after details leaked on June 30. Threat actors are exploiting a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-47812 (CVSS score of 10), in Wing FTP Server that allows remote code execution with root/system privileges. Wing FTP Server is a secure and flexible file…
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Pay2Key Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With Incentives to Attack US, Israel
The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, which has been tied to an Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) group, recently boosted its affiliate profit share to 80% for attacks on Western targets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/pay2key-ransomware-gang-incentives-attack-us-israel
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AWS bolsters security tools to help customers manage AI risks
Amazon Web Services has unveiled new and updated security services, including container-level threat detection and a unified command centre, to help organisations build and secure artificial intelligence applications First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627572/AWS-bolsters-security-tools-to-help-customers-manage-AI-risks
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SLOW#TEMPEST Hackers Adopt New Evasion Tactics to Bypass Detection Systems
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated evolution in the SLOW#TEMPEST malware campaign, where threat actors are deploying innovative obfuscation methods to evade detection and complicate analysis. This variant, distributed via an ISO file containing a mix of benign and malicious components, leverages DLL sideloading through a legitimate signed binary, DingTalk.exe, to load a malicious DLL…
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The zero-day that could’ve compromised every Cursor and Windsurf user
Learn how one overlooked flaw in OpenVSX discovered by Koi Secureity could’ve let attackers hijack millions of dev machines via an extension supply chain attack. The zero-day threat’s been patched”, but the wake-up call is clear: extensions are a new, massive supply chain risk. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-zero-day-that-couldve-compromised-every-cursor-and-windsurf-user/
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Infostealers Targeting macOS Users in Active Campaigns to Steal Sensitive Data
MacOS infostealers are becoming a powerful and underappreciated method of data exfiltration in a world where Windows-centric threats predominate. They act as predecessors to ransomware deployments and significant breaches. These malware variants, often distributed via Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) models, meticulously harvest sensitive host data, including installed applications, browser-stored credentials, session cookies, and autofill details. This pilfered…
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Iranian APT Hackers Targeting Transportation and Manufacturing Sectors in Active Attacks
Tags: apt, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, group, hacker, infrastructure, iran, network, threatNozomi Networks Labs cybersecurity researchers have reported a startling 133% increase in cyberattacks linked to well-known Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups in May and June 2025, following current tensions with Iran. This uptick aligns with warnings from U.S. authorities, including a June 30th Fact Sheet from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and…
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Identity-based attacks lead cybersecurity concerns as AI threats rise and zero trust adoption lags
Identity-based attacks have taken centre stage as the top cybersecurity concern for organisations in the coming year, according to a new survey conducted by Keeper Security at Infosecurity Europe 2025. The leading cybersecurity provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, found nearly one…
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DeepSeek a threat to national security, warns Czech cyber agency
The AI products from Chinese company DeepSeek present unacceptable national security risks, Czechia said in banning the software from government use. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/deepseek-security-czech-cyber-agency-warning
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Critical Wing FTP Server vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2025-47812)
Threat actors are actively exploiting a recently fixed remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-47812) in Wing FTP Server, security researchers have warned. Wing FTP … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/11/critical-wing-ftp-server-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild-cve-2025-47812/
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RapidFire Network Detective Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Data to Threat Actors
Security researchers have discovered two critical vulnerabilities in RapidFire Tools Network Detective, a widely-used network assessment and reporting tool developed by Kaseya, that expose sensitive credentials to potential attackers. The flaws, disclosed on July 10th, 2025, affect organizations using the tool for network security assessments and could enable threat actors to access administrative credentials and…
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CISA Issues 13 New Advisories on Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, mitigation, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released thirteen new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, spotlighting a range of security vulnerabilities and potential exploits affecting critical infrastructure components. These advisories are a vital resource for organizations relying on ICS technologies, offering detailed technical insights into current threats and actionable mitigations to safeguard operations. With industries…
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MPs Warn of “Significant” Iranian Cyber-Threat to UK
The Intelligence and Security Committee has warned of Iran’s “aggressive” and “extensive” cyber capabilities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mps-warn-iranian-threat/
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Fighting AI Threats With Behavior-Based Awareness Training
Abnormal AI CEO Evan Reiser on Behavioral Anomalies, Personalized Phishing Training. Abnormal AI is rolling out behavior-driven AI tools that automate phishing awareness and data reporting. Co-founder and CEO Evan Reiser says the platform reflects a shift away from generic campaigns and manual dashboards toward contextual, real-time defense. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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SafePay Ransomware Uses RDP and VPN Access to Infiltrate Organizational Networks
SafePay ransomware has become one of the most active and destructive threat actors in Q1 2025, a shocking development in the cybersecurity scene. According to the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), SafePay has aggressively targeted over 200 victims worldwide, including managed service providers (MSPs) and small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) across diverse industries. Unlike many ransomware groups…
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US Sanctions Key Threat Actors Tied to North Korea’s Remote IT Worker Scheme
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken a strong stance against cyber-enabled financial schemes that support North Korea’s illicit weapons programs by imposing sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a malevolent cyber actor connected to the hacking group Andariel of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).…