Tag: threat
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U.S., Dutch Agencies Shut Down AVCheck Services Used by Threat Groups
Authorities with the United States, the Netherlands, and Finland shut down the AVCheck counter antivirus and two crypting services that were used by bad actors to obfuscate their malware and to test it to ensure it could not be detected by antivirus programs. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/u-s-dutch-agencies-shut-down-avcheck-services-used-by-threat-groups/
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Stealth Syscall Technique Allows Hackers to Evade Event Tracing and EDR Detection
Advanced threat actors have developed sophisticated stealth syscall execution techniques that successfully bypass modern security infrastructure, including Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), Sysmon monitoring, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. These techniques combine multiple evasion methods such as call stack spoofing, ETW API hooking, and encrypted syscall execution to render traditional detection mechanisms ineffective,…
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Microsoft and CrowdStrike partner to link hacking group names
Microsoft and CrowdStrike announced today that they’ve partnered to connect the aliases used for specific threat groups without actually using a single naming standard. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-and-crowdstrike-partner-to-link-hacking-group-names/
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Beyond Perimeter Defense: Making Attack Surface Management a Business Enabler
As cyber threats outpace traditional perimeter defenses, organizations face mounting risks in their digital transformation efforts. This article examines how Outpost24’s continuous attack surface management transforms security into a strategic business enabler, equipping CISOs, CIOs, and IT Directors with automated visibility and insights to pursue innovation with confidence and resilience. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump…
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Pro-Ukraine hacker group Black Owl poses ‘major threat’ to Russia, Kaspersky says
BO Team, also known as Black Owl, has been active since early 2024 and appears to operate independently, with its own arsenal of tools and tactics, researchers at Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-ukraine-hacker-group-black-owl-major-threat-russia
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Cryptojacking Campaign Targets DevOps Servers Including Nomad
Wiz finds new threat group running cryptojacking campaign via exploited and misconfigured DevOps assets First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptojacking-campaign-devops/
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Sysdig Reveals Discovery of Cyberattack Aimed at Tool to Build AI Apps
Sysdig today disclosed an example of how a tool for training artificial intelligence (AI) models was compromised by a cyberattack that led to the injection of malicious code and the downloading of cryptominers. The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) discovered an attack aimed at a misconfigured instance of Open WebUI, a tool widely used by..…
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Enhancing Kubernetes Security with AI-Powered Intrusion Detection
How AI and machine learning can enhance Kubernetes security. Learn about eBPF, IDS, and automated threat responses. Secure your environment today! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/enhancing-kubernetes-security-with-ai-powered-intrusion-detection/
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Ransomware-Bande erpresst Volkswagen
Tags: access, authentication, cyberattack, dark-web, data, extortion, germany, group, hacker, intelligence, ransomware, threatIm Darknet ist ein Hinweis auf einen Datendiebstahl bei der Volkswagen Gruppe aufgetaucht.Die Volkswagen Gruppe mit Sitz in Wolfsburg zählt weltweit zu den größten Autokonzernen und ist damit ein attraktives Ziel für Cyberkriminelle. Die Ransomware-Bande Stormous veröffentlichte kürzlich einen Darknet-Post mit angeblich geleakten Volkswagen-Daten. Wie die Threat-Intelligence-Experten von FalconFeeds berichten, soll es sich dabei unter…
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How Artificial Intelligence Phishing Detection Is Reshaping K12 Email Protection
Using Artificial Intelligence Phishing Detection to Outsmart Today’s Email Threats in K12 Phishing emails are no longer riddled with spelling mistakes and shady links. Today’s threats are socially engineered, personalized, and increasingly difficult to detect”, especially in school environments where staff and students rely heavily on email for daily communication. But there’s good news: artificial…
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FBI cracks down on crypting crew in a global counter-antivirus service disruption
Takedown was part of ‘Endgame’ operation: According to the Dutch officials’ statement, the seizure is closely linked to Operation Endgame, a law enforcement operation that conducted the largest botnet takedown exactly a year ago.The DOJ said that undercover purchases and service analysis confirmed that the websites supported cybercrime. Court documents alleged investigators linked emails and…
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Acreed Emerges as Dominant Infostealer Threat Following Lumma Takedown
A report on the dark web marketplace Russian Market showed Acreed has emerged as the leading infostealer First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/acreed-dominant-infostealer-lumma/
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How Artificial Intelligence Phishing Detection Is Reshaping K12 Email Protection
Using Artificial Intelligence Phishing Detection to Outsmart Today’s Email Threats in K12 Phishing emails are no longer riddled with spelling mistakes and shady links. Today’s threats are socially engineered, personalized, and increasingly difficult to detect”, especially in school environments where staff and students rely heavily on email for daily communication. But there’s good news: artificial…
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The Secret Defense Strategy of Four Critical Industries Combating Advanced Cyber Threats
The evolution of cyber threats has forced organizations across all industries to rethink their security strategies. As attackers become more sophisticated, leveraging encryption, living-off-the-land techniques, and lateral movement to evade traditional defenses, security teams are finding more threats wreaking havoc before they can be detected. Even after an attack has been identified, it can First…
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MITRE Releases Roadmap for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
The nonprofit research organization MITRE has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide organizations through the critical transition from current cryptographic standards to quantum-resistant algorithms. This strategic framework addresses the emerging threat posed by quantum computing capabilities to existing public-key cryptographic infrastructures, providing detailed implementation timelines and technical specifications for adopting post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) standards…
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New Linux Security Bugs Could Expose Password Hashes Across Millions of Devices
The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has disclosed two significant local information disclosure vulnerabilities”, CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598″, impacting the core-dump handlers Apport and systemd-coredump on millions of Linux systems. These race-condition vulnerabilities could enable local attackers to extract highly sensitive data, including password hashes, by manipulating the crash reporting mechanisms embedded in popular distributions such…
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Product showcase: Smarter pentest reporting and exposure management with PlexTrac
The threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Staying ahead means going beyond automated scans and check-the-box assessments. It demands continuous, hands-on testing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/02/product-showcase-plextrac-pentest-reporting/
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48% of security pros are falling behind compliance requirements
32% of security professionals think they can deliver zero-vulnerability software despite rising threats and compliance regulations, according to Lineaje. Meanwhile, 68% are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/02/software-compliance-regulations-requirements/
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Adobe und Microsoft sind bei Cloud-Phishing die beliebtesten Marken
Der Bericht Research Report EUROPA von Netskope Threat Labs deckt auf, dass Phishing zur bevorzugten Methode von Angreifern geworden ist, um Sicherheitskontrollen zu umgehen und auf sensible Umgebungen in Europa zuzugreifen. Die Forscher des Sicherheits- und Netzwerkunternehmens berichten, dass Adobe die Marke ist, die am häufigsten von Cyberkriminellen imitiert wird. Sie taucht in fast einem……
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KI-gesteuerte Scams definieren die Cyberkriminalität neu
Der Verlust persönlicher Daten, Phishing-Berichte, gefälschte Browser-Updates und Scam-Yourself-Angriffe nehmen stetig zu. Gen, ein Unternehmen, das sich mit einer Familie von Marken wie Norton, Avast, MoneyLion und anderen für digitale Freiheit einsetzt, veröffentlichte seinen Q1/2025 Gen Threat Report [1]. Dieser beleuchtet die wichtigsten Veränderungen in der globalen Cybersicherheitslandschaft zwischen Januar und März 2025. Zu… First…
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Is Innovation Driving Better NHI Management?
How is Innovation Paving the Way for Improved NHI Management? Innovation stands as the lighthouse amidst the tumultuous sea of evolving threats. But how does this innovation affect Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management, a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity practices? Secure machine identity management is paramount in navigating the treacherous waters of cyber threats, and incremental upgrades……
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Identiverse 2025: Community rallies around common threats and issues
Tags: threatFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/identiverse-2025-community-rallies-around-common-threats-and-issues
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New Linux Flaws Allow Password Hash Theft via Core Dumps in Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora
Two information disclosure flaws have been identified in apport and systemd-coredump, the core dump handlers in Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Fedora, according to the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU).Tracked as CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598, both vulnerabilities are race condition bugs that could enable a local attacker to obtain access to access sensitive information. Tools…
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U.S. DoJ Seizes 4 Domains Supporting Cybercrime Crypting Services in Global Operation
A multinational law enforcement operation has resulted in the takedown of an online cybercrime syndicate that offered services to threat actors to ensure that their malicious software stayed undetected from security software.To that effect, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said it seized four domains and their associated server facilitated the crypting service on May…
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Are You Anticipating NHIDR Threats Effectively?
Are You Effectively Managing Your NHIDR Threats? Have you ever wondered why seemingly robust cybersecurity systems sometimes fall prey to breaches? Despite incorporating multiple protection layers, companies often overlook the security management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. NHIs refer to machine identities instrumental in cybersecurity. Let’s dive deeper into understanding this important aspect……
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The Sequential Kill Chain for AI FireTail Blog
May 30, 2025 – Timo Rüppell – The Sequential Kill Chain for AI-Powered Attacks Excerpt: We’ve talked before about Mean Time To Attack, or MTTA, which has grown alarmingly short for new vulnerabilities across the cyber landscape. In this blog, we’ll dive into the “how” and “why” of this”¦ Summary: In our current cyber landscape,…
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Top Cloud Vulnerabilities in Fintech and How to Fix Them
Tags: banking, cloud, computing, cyber, finance, fintech, international, mobile, service, technology, threat, vulnerabilityFor financial technology (FinTech) organizations, cloud security is both a top priority and a significant concern, as highlighted by a study conducted by McKinsey and the Institute of International Finance (IIF). FinTech companies increasingly rely on cloud computing to power services such as mobile banking, digital payments, and investment platforms. However, as cyber threats grow……
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Dutch businesses lag behind in cyber resilience as threats escalate
While non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers must prepare for change First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366624847/Dutch-businesses-lag-behind-in-cyber-resilience-as-threats-escalate