Tag: threat
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RIFT: Open-Source Rust Malware Analyzer Released by Microsoft
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, exploit, intelligence, malware, microsoft, open-source, programming, rust, threat, toolAs cybercriminals and nation-state actors increasingly turn to the Rust programming language for malware development, Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center has unveiled a powerful new open-source tool called RIFT to help security analysts combat this growing threat. Rust, renowned for its speed, memory safety, and robustness, is now being exploited for its advantages in creating malware…
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RIFT: New open-source tool from Microsoft helps analyze Rust malware
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center has released a new tool called RIFT to help malware analysts identify malicious code hidden in Rust binaries. While Rust is becoming … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/30/rift-open-source-microsoft-tool-analyze-rust-malware/
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Threat Actors Impersonate WPS Office and DeepSeek to Spread Sainbox RAT
A malicious campaign has emerged, targeting Chinese-speaking users through fake installers of popular software such as WPS Office, Sogou, and DeepSeek. This operation, attributed with medium confidence to the China-based adversary group Silver Fox, leverages phishing websites that mimic legitimate software portals to distribute malware payloads, primarily in the form of MSI files. Sophisticated Phishing…
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New Report Reveals Exploited Vulnerabilities as Leading Cause of Ransomware Attacks on Organizations
A groundbreaking report titled >>The State of Ransomware 2025
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RDP Under Siege: How RansomHub Uses Mimikatz and IP Scanners to Breach Networks
A threat actor using the RansomHub ransomware carried out a painstakingly planned attack beginning in November 2024 in a terrifying cyber intrusion that was recently reported by DFIR Labs. The assault began with a password spray attack targeting an exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server, exploiting multiple user accounts over a four-hour window. A Sophisticated…
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Beyond CVE: The hunt for other sources of vulnerability intel
Tags: advisory, application-security, china, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, github, government, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, kev, microsoft, nvd, oracle, ransomware, risk, siem, soar, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCurrent alternatives include diverse vendor sources: Independent providers of aggregated vulnerability information such as Flashpoint, VulnCheck, Tenable, BitSight and others are another option. Many of these vendors offer curated datasets that capture vulnerabilities often missed or delayed by CVE, Lefkowitz points out. They also offer critical context such as exploitability, ransomware risk, and social risk.”To…
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Why AI agents could be the next insider threat
In this Help Net Security video, Arun Shrestha, CEO of BeyondID, explains how AI agents, now embedded in daily operations, are often over-permissioned, under-monitored, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/30/ai-agents-insider-threat-video/
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Innovating NHIs Management for Better Security
Is Your Cloud Environment as Secure as You Think? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets is a critical concern. This is especially true for organizations making use of cloud environments, where threats often lurk undetected and unrecognized. But have you considered how innovative NHI management could transform your company’s approach to security? The ingenuity of……
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Are Your NHIs Fully Protected?
Are Your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Defended Robustly Against Cyber Threats? Ever questioned the absolute security of your machine identities? With the rising interconnectedness of technologies, protection of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is no longer a choice but an urgent necessity. Ensuring robust cybersecurity can be a daunting task, given the sophistication of modern digital threats. But……
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Building Preemptive Security Solutions to Improve Threat Detection (Part 2)
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/emerging-tech-building-preemptive-security-solutions-to-improve-threat-detection-part-2
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Stay Ahead: Upgrading Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security
Why Upgrade Your NHI Strategy for Cloud Security? Cybersecurity threats have been steadily increasing, requiring cybersecurity professionals to frequently reassess and upgrade their strategies. A robust Non-Human Identities (NHIs) strategy, an essential aspect of data management, is often overlooked despite its crucial role in cloud security. So, why should organizations prioritize an NHI strategy upgrade?……
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Is Investing in NHI Security Justified?
Is NHI Security Investment Justifiable for Your Organization? Is your organization making a concerted effort towards investing in Non-Human Identities (NHIs) security? Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, ensuring tight security controls over machine identities is becoming vital in every industry. This is particularly significant for businesses operating in the cloud, where NHIs and……
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FedRAMP Pen Test Scope vs. Rules of Engagement Explained
FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to understand what you need to do to pass, it’s worth going over what penetration testing is, what……
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Threat Actors Transform GIFTEDCROOK Stealer into an Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The Arctic Wolf Labs team has uncovered a dramatic transformation in the capabilities of the GIFTEDCROOK infostealer, wielded by the threat group UAC-0226. Initially identified as a rudimentary browser data stealer in early 2025, this malware has undergone rapid evolution through versions 1.2 and 1.3, morphing into a sophisticated intelligence-gathering tool by June 2025. This…
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CVE-2025-5777, CVE-2025-6543: Frequently Asked Questions About CitrixBleed 2 and Citrix NetScaler Exploitation
Frequently asked questions about recent Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild, including CVE-2025-5777 known as CitrixBleed 2. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding CVE-2025-5777 and CVE-2025-6543, two Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have…
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ESET Warns Cybercriminals Are Targeting NFC Data for Contactless Payments
ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack vector exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) data, initially targeting Czech banking customers but now spreading worldwide. According to the ESET Threat Report H1 2025, the incidence of NFC-related attacks has skyrocketed, with telemetry data showing a staggering 35-fold increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the…
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Threat Actors Exploit Windows and Linux Server Vulnerabilities to Deploy Web Shells
Threat actors have been observed exploiting file upload vulnerabilities to deploy web shells and advanced malware on both Windows and Linux systems. The campaign, which showcases a blend of publicly available tools and custom malicious payloads, indicates a highly coordinated effort to compromise organizational networks through initial access, persistence, and lateral movement. Sophisticated Attack Campaign…
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Malicious AI Models Are Behind a New Wave of Cybercrime, Cisco Talos
Cybercriminals use malicious AI models to write malware and phishing scams Cisco Talos warns of rising threats from uncensored and custom AI tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malicious-ai-models-wave-of-cybercrime-cisco-talos/
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Weaponized DeepSeek Installers Deploy Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a malicious campaign exploiting fake software installers, including those mimicking popular tools like DeepSeek, Sogou, and WPS Office, to deliver dangerous malware payloads such as the Sainbox RAT (a variant of Gh0stRAT) and the Hidden rootkit. This operation, primarily targeting Chinese-speaking users through phishing websites and counterfeit MSI installers, showcases…
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Cybercriminals Exploit CapCut Popularity to Steal Apple ID Credentials and Credit Card Data
Threat actors have capitalized on the immense popularity of CapCut, the leading short-form video editing app, to orchestrate a highly deceptive phishing campaign. According to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), attackers are deploying meticulously crafted fake invoices that impersonate CapCut’s branding to lure users into surrendering their Apple ID credentials and credit card information.…
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GIFTEDCROOK Malware Evolves: From Browser Stealer to Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The threat actor behind the GIFTEDCROOK malware has made significant updates to turn the malicious program from a basic browser data stealer to a potent intelligence-gathering tool.”Recent campaigns in June 2025 demonstrate GIFTEDCROOK’s enhanced ability to exfiltrate a broad range of sensitive documents from the devices of targeted individuals, including potentially proprietary files and First…
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Over 1,000 SOHO Devices Hacked in China-linked LapDogs Cyber Espionage Campaign
Threat hunters have discovered a network of more than 1,000 compromised small office and home office (SOHO) devices that have been used to facilitate a prolonged cyber espionage infrastructure campaign for China-nexus hacking groups.The Operational Relay Box (ORB) network has been codenamed LapDogs by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team.”The LapDogs network has a high concentration of victims…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, government, group, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, iran, login, mfa, military, mitigation, mitre, network, nist, passkey, password, programming, ransomware, risk, rust, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, warfareCheck out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the…
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NSFOCUS APT Monthly Briefing May 2025
Regional APT Threat Situation In May 2025, the global threat hunting system of Fuying Lab discovered a total of 44 APT attack activities. These activities are mainly distributed in South Asia, Eastern Europe, East Asia, West Asia, Southeast Asia and as shown in the following figure. In terms of group activity, the most active APT…The…
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Hackers Make Hay? Smart Tractors Vulnerable to Full Takeover
Hackers can spy on tens of thousands of connected tractors in the latest IoT threat, and brick them too, thanks to poor security in an aftermarket steering system. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/hackers-hay-smart-tractors-vulnerable-takeover
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Some Brother printers have a remote code execution vulnerability, and they can’t fix it
The centerpiece of Rapid7’s disclosure is CVE-2024-51978, a vulnerability rated critical (CVSS 9.8 out of 10) that enables attackers to derive the default administrator password from the device’s serial number.While another of the discovered flaws, a medium severity information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2024-51977), potentially allows an attacker to leak the prerequisite unique serial number via the…
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Defining Cyber Resilience: Industry Leaders Meet in London as AI Threats Accelerate
Last week, Check Point hosted its annual Cyber Leader Summit at Landing Forty-Two in London’s iconic Leadenhall Building. The summit convened influential figures from the cybersecurity, law enforcement, and enterprise communities to explore the rapidly evolving threat landscape and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Key discussions focused on the urgent need for proactive, resilience-focused…