Tag: threat
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RapperBot Targets DVRs to Hijack Surveillance Cameras and Record Video
When the NICT CSRI analysis team presented their three-year investigation into the RapperBot virus at Botconf 1, an international conference on botnets and malware hosted in Angers, France in May 2025, they made a startling discovery. This Mirai variant has evolved into a sophisticated threat specifically targeting Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), devices connected to surveillance…
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Shadow Vector Malware Uses SVG Images to Deliver AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT Payloads
Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered a startling development: a malicious campaign called >>Shadow Vector
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How Exposure Management Helps Communicate Cyber Risk
Tags: access, attack, awareness, best-practice, business, cio, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, metric, risk, risk-management, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. This week, Tenable experts discuss best practices for communicating cyber risk. You can read the entire Exposure Management Academy series here. Despite headline-grabbing incidents and keen interest from C-suites and boardrooms, many security…
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DHS Warns Pro-Iranian Hackers Likely to Target U.S. Networks After Iranian Nuclear Strikes
The United States government has warned of cyber attacks mounted by pro-Iranian groups after it launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as part of the IranIsrael war that commenced on June 13, 2025.Stating that the ongoing conflict has created a “heightened threat environment” in the country, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a…
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DHS warns of heightened cyber threat as US enters Iran conflict
Federal officials are warning that pro-Iran hacktivists or state-linked actors may target poorly secured U.S. networks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/dhs-warns-of-heightened-cyber-threat-as-us-enters-iran-conflict/751314/
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AI Deepfake Scams Surge: Over $200 Million Lost in Just Three Months
Deepfake scams cost over $200 million in three months. Learn how these AI threats are evolving”, and how individuals and organizations can fight back. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/ai-deepfakes-surge-200-million-lost/
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SparkKitty Targets iOS and Android Devices via App Store and Google Play Attacks
A sophisticated spyware campaign, dubbed SparkKitty, has emerged as a significant threat to both iOS and Android users, infiltrating even the official app stores like Google Play and the App Store. First detected in connection with the earlier SparkCat campaign from January 2025, which targeted crypto wallet seed phrases, SparkKitty has since evolved into a…
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North Korean Hackers Weaponize GitHub Infrastructure to Distribute Malware
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, github, group, hacker, infrastructure, malicious, malware, north-korea, powershell, threatCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated spearphishing campaign orchestrated by the North Korean threat group Kimsuky, leveraging GitHub as a critical piece of attack infrastructure to distribute malware since March 2025. This operation, identified through analysis of a malicious PowerShell script posted on X, showcases an alarming abuse of legitimate platforms like GitHub and Dropbox…
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Confucius Hackers Target Government and Military Entities Using WooperStealer Malware
The notorious Confucius hacking organization, first exposed by foreign security vendors in 2016, continues to pose a significant threat to government and military entities across South and East Asia. With attack activities dating back to 2013, this group has recently escalated its operations, targeting critical domestic units and industries with advanced tactics. Unveiling a Sophisticated…
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NCSC Issues Alert on ‘UMBRELLA STAND’ Malware Targeting Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has sounded the alarm over a newly identified malware dubbed >>UMBRELLA STAND,
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A CISO’s AI Playbook
In a market where security budgets flatten while threats accelerate, improving analyst throughput is fiscal stewardship. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/ciso-ai-playbook
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How AI-Enabled Workflow Automation Can Help SOCs Reduce Burnout
It sure is a hard time to be a SOC analyst. Every day, they are expected to solve high-consequence problems with half the data and twice the pressure. Analysts are overwhelmed”, not just by threats, but by the systems and processes in place that are meant to help them respond. Tooling is fragmented. Workflows are…
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Hackers Allegedly Selling Intelbras Router 0-Day Exploit on Dark Web Forums
A threat actor has reportedly put up for sale a previously unknown, or >>zero-day,
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Iran-Linked Threat Actors Cyber Fattah Leak Visitors and Athletes’ Data from Saudi Games
Cyber Fattah leaked thousands of records on athletes and visitors from past Saudi Games, per U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Resecurity (USA) identified the threat actors associated with the >>Cyber Fattah
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10 tough cybersecurity questions every CISO must answer
2. How can we achieve the right security balance for our company’s risk tolerance?: To play that consultative role, CISOs also need to ask and answer that question, says Vandy Hamidi, CISO of public accounting and advisory firm BPM.”My role is to reduce risk in a way that enables the business to operate confidently while…
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Stealthy backdoor found hiding in SOHO devices running Linux
SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team has uncovered a network of compromised small office and home office (SOHO) devices they’re calling LapDogs. The threat is part of a broader … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/23/lapdogs-shortleash-backdoor-linux-soho-devices/
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Iran-Linked Threat Actors Leak Visitors and Athletes’ Data from Saudi Games
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/iran-linked-threat-actors-leak-visitors-and-athletes-data-from-saudi-games
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CoinMarketCap Doodle Image Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Malicious Code via API Call
CoinMarketCap, the globally recognized cryptocurrency data aggregator, experienced a significant security incident when a vulnerability in its homepage doodle image was exploited to inject malicious code, leading to a phishing campaign targeting user wallets. Incident Overview The breach originated from a seemingly innocuous doodle image featured on CoinMarketCap’s homepage. Threat actors manipulated the backend API…
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Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity
A new report from the Cyber Threat Alliance warns that the era of quantum risk is already underway, and security teams need to stop treating it like a problem for tomorrow. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/23/quantum-cybersecurity-readiness/
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Threat Casting a Nation State Attack on Critical Infrastructure Scenario at CognectCon2025
Tags: attack, conference, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, disinformation, infrastructure, iran, malicious, middle-east, risk, threat, vulnerability, wormDuring exercises at CognectCon2025 a number of cyberattack scenarios were discussed that highlighted the risks of cyber attackers leveraging cognitive vulnerabilities to cause major impacts to nation critical infrastructures. This video is a short report-out on one such possible scenario, before we began discussing how to prevent, detect, and respond to such an event. In…
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Scattered Spider Targets Aflac, Other Insurance Companies
The prolific Scattered Spider threat group, which recently targeted U.S. and UK retailers in a series of attacks, is now turning its attention to the insurance industry and appears to have landed a big victim in Aflac after compromising networks and systems of the Philadelphia Insurance and Erie Insurance companies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 50
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Critical Langflow Vulnerability (CVE-2025-3248) Actively Exploited to Deliver Flodrix Botnet Predator Still Active, with New Client and Corporate Links Identified Threat Group Targets Companies in Taiwan Feeling Blue(Noroff): Inside a Sophisticated DPRK Web3 Intrusion Anubis: A…
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16 Billion Leaked Records May Not Be a New Breach, But They’re a Threat
Cybernews researchers reported that since the beginning of the year, they’ve detected 30 datasets containing 16 billion stolen credentials exposed on the internet, most of which had not been previously recorded and represent a massive trove of records that can be used in ransomware, phishing, BEC, and other attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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Week in review: Keyloggers found on Outlook login pages, police shut down dark web drug market
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Researchers unearth keyloggers on Outlook login pages Unknown threat actors … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/22/week-in-review-keyloggers-found-on-outlook-login-pages-police-shut-down-dark-web-drug-market/
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DuckDuckGo Browser’s Scam Blocker to Guard Against Phishing and Malware Sites
DuckDuckGo has rolled out an advanced update to its browser’s built-in Scam Blocker, a robust security feature designed to shield users from a wide array of online threats, including phishing sites, malware, and sophisticated scams. Now integrated into the DuckDuckGo browser for both desktop and mobile platforms, Scam Blocker offers protection by default, requiring no…
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Open Directories Exposes Publically Available tools Used by Hackers
A series of misconfigured web servers have been uncovered, revealing a treasure trove of publicly accessible tools and tactics employed by malicious actors targeting critical infrastructure. These exposed open directories, discovered through Hunt’s advanced scanning capabilities, highlight a significant security lapse that threat actors are exploiting with low-cost, high-reward methods. Unveiling Hidden Threats on the…
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Microsoft Announces New Graph Powered Detection of Hybrid Attack Targeting Organizations
Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in cybersecurity with the integration of the Enterprise Exposure Graph into its threat detection and response capabilities. This cutting-edge solution, part of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Security Exposure Management (MSEM), is designed to combat the increasing sophistication of hybrid attacks that span on-premises and cloud environments. Innovative Exposure…