Tag: threat
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‘Cyber Fattah’ Hacktivist Group Leaks Saudi Games Data
As tensions in the Middle East rise, hacktivist groups are coming out of the woodwork with their own agendas, leading to notable shifts in the hacktivist threat landscape. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cyber-fattah-hacktivist-leaks-saudi-games-data
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We know GenAI is risky, so why aren’t we fixing its flaws?
Even though GenAI threats are a top concern for both security teams and leadership, the current level of testing and remediation for LLM and AI-powered applications isn’t … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/27/cobalt-research-llm-security-vulnerabilities/
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Cisco warns of critical API vulnerabilities in ISE and ISE-PIC
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, data, defense, email, endpoint, exploit, firewall, flaw, framework, guide, Hardware, incident response, malicious, microsoft, mobile, network, penetration-testing, programming, risk, router, saas, sans, service, software, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, wafroot user.The fault behind both vulnerabilities: Holes in application programming interfaces (APIs).”Take this vulnerability seriously,” said Moses Frost, senior course instructor on cloud penetration testing at the SANS Institute. “In my experience assessing networks, I have found through testing that many lack essential patches and security hardening on their core network devices. I have seen Cisco…
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AI agents pose insider security threat
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ai-agents-pose-insider-security-threat
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Draugnet launches for anonymous cyber threat tharing
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/draugnet-launches-for-anonymous-cyber-threat-tharing
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Threat hunting gaps leave firms exposed
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US vigilance on Chinese threats crucial amid potential Iranian hacks, FBI cyber head says
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Criminal Hijacking: Profiling Threat Actors and Criminals Using Infostealer Logs
Tags: threatFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/criminal-hijacking-profiling-threat-actors-and-criminals-using-infostealer-logs
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Code or be conquered: Preparing developers for cyber threats in the age of AI
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Iranian APT35 Hackers Targeting High-Profile Cybersecurity Experts and Professors in Israel
The Iranian threat group Educated Manticore, also tracked as APT35, APT42, Charming Kitten, or Mint Sandstorm, has intensified its cyber-espionage operations targeting Israeli cybersecurity experts, computer science professors, and journalists. Associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Intelligence Organization (IRGC-IO), this advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been under scrutiny by Check Point Research for…
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Hundreds of MCP Servers at Risk of RCE and Data Leaks
Misconfigured AI-linked MCP servers are exposing users to data breaches and remote code execution threats First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mcp-servers-risk-rce-data-leaks/
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Threat Actors Exploit ChatGPT, Cisco AnyConnect, Google Meet, and Teams in Attacks on SMBs
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging the trusted names of popular software and services like ChatGPT, Cisco AnyConnect, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams to orchestrate sophisticated cyberattacks. According to a recent report by Kaspersky Lab, SMBs, often perceived as less fortified than larger enterprises, are prime targets for both opportunistic hackers and organized cybercrime groups. Rising…
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Beyond Traditional Threats: The Rise of AI-Driven API Vulnerabilities
AI has had dramatic impacts on almost every facet of every industry. API security is no exception. Up until recently, defending APIs meant guarding against well-understood threats. But as AI proliferates, automated adversaries, AI-crafted exploits, and business logic abuse have complicated matters. It’s no longer enough to merely patch known flaws; security teams must now…
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3 key takeaways from the Scattered Spider attacks on insurance firms
Identity is the new battleground”, and Scattered Spider exploits it. Join Push Security to unpack how identity-based attacks are reshaping the threat landscape, and how to defend against MFA bypass, help desk scams, and more. Watch the webinar now. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-key-takeaways-from-the-scattered-spider-attacks-on-insurance-firms/
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How to Investigate Suspicious User Activity Across Multiple SaaS Applications
Discover practical strategies security teams can use to investigate suspicious activity across SaaS apps, reduce alert noise, and respond to real threats faster. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/how-to-investigate-suspicious-user-activity-across-multiple-saas-applications/
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Iranian Spear-Phishing Attack Impersonates Google, Outlook, and Yahoo Domains
Check Point Research has uncovered a renewed global spear-phishing campaign orchestrated by the Iranian threat actor Educated Manticore, also known as APT42, Charming Kitten, and Mint Sandstorm. Linked to the IRGC Intelligence Organization, this group has intensified its operations amid growing Iran-Israel tensions, targeting high-value individuals with meticulously crafted attacks. The campaign, which has seen…
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Chinese Hackers Deploy Pubload Malware Using Tibetan Community Lures and Weaponized Filenames
IBM X-Force researchers have uncovered a series of targeted cyberattacks orchestrated by the China-aligned threat actor Hive0154. Throughout 2025, this group has been deploying the Pubload malware, a potent backdoor, through meticulously crafted phishing lures aimed at the Tibetan community. The timing of these campaigns is particularly notable, coinciding with significant events such as the…
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Cybercriminals Use TeamFiltration Pentesting Framework to Breach Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and More
Tags: breach, cyber, cybercrime, data-breach, exploit, framework, malicious, microsoft, penetration-testing, threat, toolProofpoint threat researchers have exposed an active account takeover (ATO) campaign, dubbed UNK_SneakyStrike, exploiting the TeamFiltration pentesting framework to target Microsoft Entra ID user accounts. Since December 2024, this malicious operation has impacted over 80,000 user accounts across hundreds of organizations, achieving several successful breaches. UNK_SneakyStrike Campaign The attackers have weaponized TeamFiltration a tool originally…
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How NHIs Give You the Freedom to Choose Secure Solutions
Why is NHI Freedom Paramount in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Have you ever stopped to consider how secure your network really is? With the surge in cyber threats, the need for comprehensive security management is more critical than ever. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) come into the picture as a robust security solution imperative to any organization’s cybersecurity……
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Creating an Impenetrable Secrets Vault for Your Business
Why is the Management of Non-Human Identities and Secrets Crucial for Business Protection? Could your organization withstand a security breach? With the exponential growth, the risk of cyber threats has equally increased, making cybersecurity non-negotiable. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets management stand out as vital components in creating an impenetrable secrets vault for secure business……
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How to make your multicloud security more effective
Tags: ai, automation, ciso, cloud, container, control, data, infrastructure, LLM, risk, risk-analysis, software, technology, threat, toolIs it time to repatriate to the data center?: Perhaps. Some organizations, such as Zoom, have moved workloads to on-premises because it provides more predictable performance for real-time needs of their apps. John Qian, who once worked there and now is the CISO for security vendor Aviatrix, tells CSO that Zoom uses all three of…
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Breaking the cycle of attack playbook reuse
Threat actors have learned an old business trick: find what works, and repeat it. Across countless cyberattacks, Bitdefender has observed adversaries consistently applying the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/26/breaking-attack-playbook-reuse-cycle-phasr/
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MOVEit Transfer Systems Hit by Wave of Attacks Using Over 100 Unique IPs
A dramatic surge in scanning and exploitation activity targeting Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer file-sharing platform has alarmed cybersecurity researchers and enterprise defenders worldwide. Over the past 90 days, threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has detected 682 unique IP addresses targeting MOVEit Transfer systems, with the most intense activity beginning on May 27, 2025″, when scanning activity…
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The top red teamer in the US is an AI bot
Tags: ai, attack, breach, cybersecurity, data, email, exploit, infrastructure, monitoring, ransomware, risk, software, threat, tool, training, updateDefenders need to rethink their approach: While Xbow is now besting human red-teamers, and at a rapid clip, defenders still have a long way to go to keep up with the onslaught of AI-perpetrated attacks, experts say.”Hackers are quickly adopting new tools that allow them to move faster, hit harder, and target more precisely than…
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Bridewell report indicates rise in lone wolf ransomware actors
Tags: attack, cybersecurity, data, encryption, extortion, ransomware, service, strategy, theft, threatBridewell, a UK-based cybersecurity services company, has released its latest CTI Annual Report a comprehensive deep dive into ransomware trends. It highlighted a significant shift in attack strategies, payment dynamics and threat actor behaviours, revealing that data theft and extortion have overtaken traditional encryption-only ransomware as the most successful approach for attackers. While encryption-based The…