Tag: threat
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Finanzdienstleister: Nachholbedarf bei TLPT
Seit dem 17. Januar 2025 ist DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) in Kraft. DORA verpflichtet Finanzinstitute in der EU verpflichtet, regelmäßig Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) durchzuführen. Experte Dennis Weyel von Horizon3.ai hat mir seine Einschätzung dazu zukommen lassen und meint: … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/13/finanzdienstleister-nachholbedarf-bei-tlpt/
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Attackers Leverage Unpatched Output”¯Messenger 0″‘Day to Deliver Malicious Payloads
A Türkiye-affiliated espionage threat actor, tracked by Microsoft Threat Intelligence as Marbled Dust (also known as Sea Turtle and UNC1326), has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Output Messenger, a popular multiplatform chat software. Identified as CVE-2025-27920, this directory traversal flaw in the Output Messenger Server Manager application allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious files…
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Deepfake attacks are inevitable. CISOs can’t prepare soon enough.
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, espionage, finance, fraud, governance, grc, identity, incident response, jobs, law, mfa, north-korea, password, privacy, resilience, risk, scam, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, updateReal-world fabrications: Even security vendors have been victimized. Last year, the governance risk and compliance (GRC) lead at cybersecurity company Exabeam was hiring for an analyst, and human resources (HR) qualified a candidate that looked very good on paper with a few minor concerns, says Kevin Kirkwood, CISO.”There were gaps in how the education represented…
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Hacktivist Attacks on India Overstated Amid APT36 Espionage Threat
Hacktivist claims on Indian infrastructure raised alarms, but investigations showed minimal damage First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hacktivist-attacks-india/
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Türkiye-Linked Hackers Exploit Output Messenger Zero-Day (CVE-2025-27920) in Espionage Campaign
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has linked a regional cyber-espionage campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Output Messenger to the First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/turkiye-linked-hackers-exploit-output-messenger-zero-day-cve-2025-27920-in-espionage-campaign/
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FakeUpdates bleibt die dominante Malware weltweit
Check Point Software Technologies veröffentlicht seinen Global-Threat-Index für April 2025. FakeUpdates bleibt die am weitesten verbreitete Malware und betrifft weltweit sechs Prozent der Unternehmen, dicht gefolgt von Remcos und AgentTesla. Auch in Deutschland liegt die Downloader-Malware weiterhin vorn (3,35 Prozent), dicht gefolgt von Remcos und Androxgh0st. Sicherheitsforscher haben eine ausgeklügelte mehrstufige Malware-Kampagne aufgedeckt, die AgentTesla,…
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Threat Actors Leverage DDoS Attacks as Smokescreens for Data Theft
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, once seen as crude tools for disruption wielded by script kiddies and hacktivists, have undergone a sophisticated transformation in today’s complex, hybrid-cloud environments. No longer just blunt instruments aimed at overwhelming systems, DDoS attacks are increasingly being deployed as strategic smokescreens to mask more insidious breaches. Recent data indicates…
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“PupkinStealer” .NET Malware Steals Browser Data and Exfiltrates via Telegram
A new information-stealing malware dubbed “PupkinStealer” has emerged as a significant threat to individuals and enterprises. Developed in C# using the .NET framework, this 32-bit GUI-based Windows executable targets sensitive user data with a focused and efficient approach. First observed in April 2025, PupkinStealer is designed to harvest a specific range of data, including browser…
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Phishing Campaign Uses Blob URLs to Bypass Email Security and Avoid Detection
Cybersecurity researchers at Cofense Intelligence have identified a sophisticated phishing tactic leveraging Blob URIs (Uniform Resource Identifiers) to deliver credential phishing pages directly to users’ inboxes while evading traditional email security measures. Blob URIs, typically used by browsers to handle temporary data like images, audio, or video files, are now being weaponized by threat actors…
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Threat actors use fake AI tools to deliver the information stealer Noodlophile
Threat actors use fake AI tools to trick users into installing the information stealer Noodlophile, Morphisec researchers warn. Morphisec researchers observed attackers exploiting AI hype to spread malware via fake AI tools promoted in viral posts and Facebook groups. Users seeking free AI video tools unknowingly download Noodlophile Stealer, a new malware that steals browser…
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Security Gamechangers: CrowdStrike’s AI-Native SOC Next Gen SIEM Take Center Stage at RSAC 2025
CrowdStrike introduced several enhancements to its Falcon cybersecurity platform and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM at the RSA Conference 2025, highlighting artificial intelligence, managed threat hunting and operational efficiencies aimed at transforming modern Security Operations Centers (SOC). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/security-gamechangers-crowdstrikes-ai-native-soc-next-gen-siem-take-center-stage-at-rsac-2025/
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Compromised SAP NetWeaver instances are ushering in opportunistic threat actors
A second wave of attacks against the hundreds of SAP NetWeaver platforms compromised via CVE-2025-31324 is underway. >>[The] attacks [are] staged by follow-on, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/12/compromised-sap-netweaver-instances-attacks-opportunistic-threat-actors/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks”, because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly taking over the overlooked: outdated software, unpatched IoT devices, and open-source packages. It’s not…
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Zero Trust in the Age of Digital Transformation: The New Cybersecurity Paradigm
With the digital transformation movement sweeping the world and cyber threats evolving simultaneously to pose greater and greater… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/zero-trust-digital-transformation-cybersecurity-paradigm/
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Firewall Rule Bloat: The Problem and How AI can Solve it
Long lists of firewall rules can lead to misaligned and inconsistent policies, creating gaps in your security perimeter for threat actors to exploit. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/firewall-rule-bloat-the-problem-and-how-ai-can-solve-it/
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Philippines Prepares for 2025 Elections with Focus on Digital Integrity and Misinformation
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has teamed up with leading technology firms, including Microsoft, to ensure that the upcoming Philippine elections are protected from cyber threats and misinformation. According to the latest Microsoft report, in the past 18 months, over two billion people around the world have participated in national elections, but the security is…
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Bildung im Visier: FakeUpdates & Co führen Malware-Ranking im April an
Check Point Threat Index April 2025: Bildungssektor bleibt meistangegriffener Bereich raffinierte Malware-Kampagnen nutzen legitime Prozesse zur Tarnung First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/bildung-im-visier-fakeupdates-co-fuehren-malware-ranking-im-april-an/a40742/
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Fake AI Tools Used to Spread Noodlophile Malware, Targeting 62,000+ via Facebook Lures
Threat actors have been observed leveraging fake artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools as a lure to entice users into downloading an information stealer malware dubbed Noodlophile.”Instead of relying on traditional phishing or cracked software sites, they build convincing AI-themed platforms often advertised via legitimate-looking Facebook groups and viral social media campaigns,” First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Justify Your Investment in Cloud-Native NHIs
Are Your Investments in Cloud-Native NHIs Justified? A new hero has emerged, capable of handling complex security threats to cloud. Meet Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the machine identities that have revolutionized cybersecurity operations. Understanding the Essential Role of Non-Human Identities NHIs, the unsung heroes in the cybersecurity ecosystem, play a vital role in maintaining security, particularly….…
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Russian FSB Hackers Deploy New Lostkeys Malware
Malware Targets Western Officials, NGOs and Journalists. Russian cyber espionage hackers are using a new malware strain dubbed Lostkeys in a targeted espionage campaign aimed at Western officials, NGOs and journalists. Google researchers attribute Lostkeys to the threat group Coldriver, an operational unit within the Federal Security Service. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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The Legacy Cyber Threat: Why We Must Prioritize Modernization
Most governments struggle with replacing legacy systems for a variety of reasons. But some people claim legacy mainframes can be just as secure as modern ones. So how big is the legacy cyber threat? First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/the-legacy-cyber-threat-why-we-must-prioritize-modernization/
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Chrome 137 Integrates Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
Google has unveiled a groundbreaking defense mechanism in Chrome 137, integrating its on-device Gemini Nano large language model (LLM) to detect and block these malicious campaigns in real time. This update marks a significant leap in combating evolving cyber threats by leveraging artificial intelligence directly within users’ browsers. Tech support scams exploit psychological manipulation, mimicking…
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Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
Google has integrated artificial intelligence into its cybersecurity toolkit to shield users from financial and data theft scams. On Friday, May 09, 2025, the company unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its latest AI-driven initiatives across Search, Chrome, and Android, marking a significant leap in preemptive threat detection and user protection. These advancements aim to counteract…
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FBI warns that end of life devices are being actively targeted by threat actors
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, botnet, china, cisco, control, credentials, cve, data-breach, exploit, firewall, firmware, Hardware, identity, infection, intelligence, Internet, malware, network, password, router, sans, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLinksys E1200, E2500, E1000, E4200, E1500, E300, E3200, E1550, WRT320N, WRT310N, WRT610NCradlepoint E100Cisco M10Threat actors, notably Chinese state-sponsored actors, are successfully exploiting known vulnerabilities in routers exposed to the web through pre-installed remote management software, according to the FBI. They then install malware, set up a botnet, and sell proxy services or launch coordinated attacks.”The…
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The CMMC Rev 2 to Rev 3 Memo: What’s Changed?
The world of cybersecurity is always changing, with rapid evolution in both threat and response creating a continual churn in knowledge, technology, and standards. Frameworks meant to help protect systems and businesses, especially the government, tend to be comparatively slow. It takes a lot of momentum and effort to get a new framework iteration through……
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Stay Confident with Robust Secrets Management
Are You Leaving Your Digital Doors Unlocked? Organizations are increasingly leaning on cloud-based solutions for convenience, scalability, and speed. However, with businesses make the cloud their home, the reality of cybersecurity threats and challenges facing this new frontier remains undeniable. A crucial aspect often overlooked in this journey is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)……
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AWS Pushes AI-Powered Threat Detection With Key Partners
Partners Use Bedrock, SageMaker for Threat Detection, Response, Vital to Innovation. AWS is enabling cybersecurity firms to enhance detection, triage and response capabilities by embedding generative AI into services like Bedrock and SageMaker, while reinforcing its position as a partner-centric cloud security leader, said Managing Director Rohan Karmarkar. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…