Tag: threat
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PUBLOAD and Pubshell Malware Used in Mustang Panda’s Tibet-Specific Attack
A China-linked threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been attributed to a new cyber espionage campaign directed against the Tibetan community.The spear-phishing attacks leveraged topics related to Tibet, such as the 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT), China’s education policy in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), and a recently published book by the…
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, awareness, cisa, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dos, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iran, ivanti, malware, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, military, mitre, monitoring, network, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsTenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and…
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How to Keep Client Data Safe in a World Full of Online Threats
Businesses, big or small, must prioritize data security not only to maintain trust but also to stay compliant with evolving regulations. This article explores practical, actionable strategies to safeguard client information, including encryption, access control, employee training, and secure cloud practices. Learn how to build a resilient security culture that protects your clients and your…
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The rise of the compliance super soldier: A new human-AI paradigm in GRC
Tags: ai, automation, awareness, compliance, control, governance, grc, jobs, law, LLM, metric, regulation, risk, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, updateRegulatory acceleration: Global AI laws are evolving but remain fragmented and volatile. Toolchain convergence: Risk, compliance and engineering workflows are merging into unified platforms. Maturity asymmetry: Few organizations have robust genAI governance strategies, and even fewer have built dedicated AI risk teams. These forces create a scenario where GRC teams must evolve rapidly, from policy monitors to strategic…
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Cyberspionage-Gruppe UAC-0226 hat Giftedcrook zu einem umfassenden Exfiltrations-Tool ausgebaut
Arctic Wolf Labs, das Threat-Research-Team von Arctic Wolf, hat herausgefunden, dass die für den Infostealer bekannte Cyberspionage-Gruppe UAC-0226 ihre Fähigkeiten erheblich ausgebaut hat. Sie hat die Malware von einem einfachen Browser-Datastealer (bezeichnet als v1) durch zwei neue Upgrades (v1.2 und v1.3) in ein robustes Tool zum Sammeln von Informationen umgewandelt. Die Analyse von Dateien […]…
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Business Case for Agentic AI SOC Analysts
Security operations centers (SOCs) are under pressure from both sides: threats are growing more complex and frequent, while security budgets are no longer keeping pace. Today’s security leaders are expected to reduce risk and deliver results without relying on larger teams or increased spending.At the same time, SOC inefficiencies are draining resources. Studies show that…
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Chinese Group Silver Fox Uses Fake Websites to Deliver Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit
A new campaign has been observed leveraging fake websites advertising popular software such as WPS Office, Sogou, and DeepSeek to deliver Sainbox RAT and the open-source Hidden rootkit.The activity has been attributed with medium confidence to a Chinese hacking group called Silver Fox (aka Void Arachne), citing similarities in tradecraft with previous campaigns attributed to…
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APT36 Hackers Launching Cyberattacks on Government Entities, Financial Sectors, and Critical Systems
Tags: apt, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, threat, usa, vulnerabilityThe cyber threat group APT-C-36, widely known as Blind Eagle, has been orchestrating sophisticated cyberattacks targeting a range of sectors across Latin America, with a pronounced focus on Colombian organizations. This group has consistently zeroed in on government institutions, financial organizations, and critical infrastructure, exploiting vulnerabilities with a blend of technical prowess and social engineering.…
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OneClik Malware Targets Energy Sector Using Microsoft ClickOnce and Golang Backdoors
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a new campaign dubbed OneClik that leverages Microsoft’s ClickOnce software deployment technology and bespoke Golang backdoors to compromise organizations within the energy, oil, and gas sectors.”The campaign exhibits characteristics aligned with Chinese-affiliated threat actors, though attribution remains cautious,” Trellix researchers Nico Paulo First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2025/06/oneclik-malware-targets-energy-sector.html
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MOVEit Transfer Faces Increased Threats as Scanning Surges and CVE Flaws Are Targeted
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise is warning of a “notable surge” in scanning activity targeting Progress MOVEit Transfer systems starting May 27, 2025″, suggesting that attackers may be preparing for another mass exploitation campaign or probing for unpatched systems.MOVEit Transfer is a popular managed file transfer solution used by businesses and government agencies to share sensitive…
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6 key trends redefining the XDR market
Tags: access, ai, apache, attack, cloud, country, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, marketplace, microsoft, ml, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, office, open-source, ransomware, service, siem, soc, sophos, threat, toolXDR-as-a-service on the rise: A fully staffed SOC is out of reach for many organizations and that’s why the rise of XDR-as-a-service reflects growing demand for managed, scalable security capabilities.”With stretched teams and expanding attack surfaces, many organizations are turning to trusted providers to deliver round-the-clock detection and response,” says Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher…
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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
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/threat-hunting-gaps-leave-firms-exposed
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US vigilance on Chinese threats crucial amid potential Iranian hacks, FBI cyber head says
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/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
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/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/