Tag: threat
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CyberUK 2025: Resilience and APT Threats Loom Large
Government Officials Sound ‘Wake Up’ Alarms. A rash of cyber incidents felt by British businesses add up to a wake-up call that cybersecurity is an absolute priority, top government officials warned during an annual conference hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC unveiled cyber resilience measures timed for the conference. First seen on…
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Significant Gap Exists in UK Cyber Resilience Efforts
Threat Outpaces Government’s Ability to Keep Pace, Says Parliamentary Committee. Cyberthreats have evolved beyond the British government’s ability to keep pace, warned a Parliamentary committee in a report highlighting lack of prioritization and a deficiency in civil service cyber skills. The country has felt a series of stinging cyberattacks over the last few years. First…
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OpenText Report Shines Spotlight on Malware Infection Rates
A 2025 cybersecurity threat report based on analysis of data collected from tens of millions of endpoints by OpenText shows that the malware infection rate for business PCs now stands at 2.39%, with 87% of that malware being based on some type of variant that was specifically created to evade detection by cybersecurity tools. First…
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OtterCookie v4 Adds VM Detection and Chrome, MetaMask Credential Theft Capabilities
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed using updated versions of a cross-platform malware called OtterCookie with capabilities to steal credentials from web browsers and other files.NTT Security Holdings, which detailed the new findings, said the attackers have “actively and continuously” updated the malware, introducing versions v3 and v4…
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ColorTokens + Nozomi Networks: A Partnership That’s Built for the Trenches of OT and IoT Security
Discover how ColorTokens and Nozomi Networks deliver real-time OT/IoT threat detection and Zero Trust microsegmentation. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/colortokens-nozomi-networks-a-partnership-thats-built-for-the-trenches-of-ot-and-iot-security/
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SAP NetWeaver exploitation enters second wave of threat activity
Researchers are tracking hundreds of cases around the world and warning that the risk is more serious than previously known. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sap-netweaver-exploitation-second-wave/747661/
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Chinese hackers behind attacks targeting SAP NetWeaver servers
Forescout Vedere Labs security researchers have linked ongoing attacks targeting a maximum severity vulnerability impacting SAP NetWeaver instances to a Chinese threat actor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-behind-attacks-targeting-sap-netweaver-servers/
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New Stealthy .NET Malware Hiding Malicious Payloads Within Bitmap Resources
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have uncovered a novel obfuscation method employed by threat actors to conceal malware within bitmap resources of seemingly benign 32-bit .NET applications. This advanced steganography technique embeds malicious payloads in bitmap files, initiating a multi-stage infection chain that ultimately delivers destructive malware families such as Agent Tesla,…
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Threat Actors Target Job Seekers with Three New Unique Adversaries
Netcraft has uncovered a sharp rise in recruitment scams in 2024, driven by three distinct threat actors employing unique and highly technical strategies to exploit vulnerabilities in the job market. As economic pressures like wage stagnation, the cost-of-living crisis, and the gig economy’s growth create fertile ground for cybercriminals, these scams have already resulted in…
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When Missiles Fly, Cyber Threats Follow: How to Prepare in Case of a Cyber Fallout!
Are we truly prepared for what’s coming? Amidst the ongoing geopolitical tensions and the risk of a full-scale conflict, every organization must ask itself this question. In an era where cyberattacks often accompany geopolitical unrest, the need for vigilance has never been greater, especially in regions like India’s key technical hubs, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune,……
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Chinese Hackers Exploit SAP RCE Vulnerability to Deploy Supershell Backdoors
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-31324, in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer 7.x is being actively exploited by a Chinese threat actor, tracked as Chaya_004. This deserialization flaw allows attackers to upload malicious binaries, including web shells, to unpatched servers, granting full system takeover capabilities. According to research from Forescout, exploitation has…
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Hackers Exploit PDF Invoices to Target Windows, Linux, and macOS Systems
A recent discovery by the FortiMail Incident Response team has revealed a highly sophisticated email campaign targeting organizations in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. This attack distributes a potent Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as RATty, primarily affecting Windows systems, but also posing a threat to Linux and macOS environments where the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)…
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Indirect Prompt Injection Exploits LLMs’ Lack of Informational Context
A new wave of cyber threats targeting large language models (LLMs) has emerged, exploiting their inherent inability to differentiate between informational content and actionable instructions. Termed >>indirect prompt injection attacks,
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Malicious npm Packages Infect 3,200+ Cursor Users With Backdoor, Steal Credentials
Tags: ai, api, apple, backdoor, credentials, cybersecurity, infrastructure, intelligence, macOS, malicious, threat, toolCybersecurity researchers have flagged three malicious npm packages that are designed to target the Apple macOS version of Cursor, a popular artificial intelligence (AI)-powered source code editor.”Disguised as developer tools offering ‘the cheapest Cursor API,’ these packages steal user credentials, fetch an encrypted payload from threat actor-controlled infrastructure, overwrite Cursor’s First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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What Should You Consider When Choosing an AI Penetration Testing Company?
AI is truly making its way into every aspect of business operations, and rightly so. When we proactively test systems and applications to uncover weaknesses before attackers do, we’re carrying out penetration testing, often called “ethical hacking.” By staging these controlled attacks that mimic real-world threats, we expose gaps in processes and controls. AI penetration…
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UN Launches New Cyber-Attack Assessment Framework
The UNIDR Intrusion Path is designed to provide a simplified view of cyber-threats and security across the network perimeter First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/un-cyber-assessment-framework/
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CVE funding crisis offers chance for vulnerability remediation rethink
Tags: access, ai, awareness, best-practice, cisa, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data, exploit, Hardware, healthcare, intelligence, iot, kev, least-privilege, metric, mfa, microsoft, network, open-source, penetration-testing, risk, software, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAutomatic for the people: AI technologies could act as a temporary bridge for vulnerability triage, but not a replacement for a stable CVE system, according to experts consulted by CSO.”Automation and AI-based tools can also enable real-time discovery of new vulnerabilities without over-relying on standard CVE timelines,” said Haris Pylarinos, founder and chief executive of…
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Russia-linked ColdRiver used LostKeys malware in recent attacks
Tags: apt, attack, cyberespionage, espionage, google, government, group, intelligence, malware, russia, threatSince early 2025, Russia-linked ColdRiver has used LostKeys malware to steal files in espionage attacks on Western governments and organizations. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group discovered LOSTKEYS, a new malware used by Russia-linked APT COLDRIVER, in recent attacks to steal files and gather system info. TheColdRiverAPT (aka “Seaborgium”, “Callisto”, “Star Blizzard”,”TA446″) is a Russian cyberespionage group…
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Kaspersky Alerts on AI-Driven Slopsquatting as Emerging Supply Chain Threat
Tags: ai, cyber, cybersecurity, kaspersky, microsoft, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified a new supply chain vulnerability emerging from the widespread adoption of AI-generated code. As AI assistants increasingly participate in software development-with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott predicting AI will write 95% of code within five years-a phenomenon called >>slopsquatting
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What is CTEM? Continuous visibility for identifying real-time threats
How does CTEM work?: A CTEM program includes the following five key phases:ScopingDiscoveryPrioritizationValidationMobilizationThe process begins with scoping to identify the most important attack surfaces. This is followed by the discovery phase, in which all relevant assets and their risks are recorded. The prioritization phase identifies the most pressing threats and creates a mitigation plan. The…
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SonicWall Unveils New Firewalls and Comprehensive Managed Cybersecurity Service
SonicWall has unveiled a new line of advanced firewalls and a comprehensive managed cybersecurity service designed to combat the evolving threat landscape, with particular emphasis on attacks targeting non-standard ports. The announcement comes on the heels of concerning findings in SonicWall’s 2019 Cyber Threat Report, which highlighted a growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities across…
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Azure Storage Utility Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation to Root Access
A critical vulnerability discovered by Varonis Threat Labs has exposed users of Microsoft Azure’s AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads to a potential privilege escalation attack. The flaw, found in a utility pre-installed on select Azure Linux virtual machines, made it possible for an unprivileged local user to gain root access-a severe breach of the…
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Chinese Hackers Exploit SAP RCE Flaw CVE-2025-31324, Deploy Golang-Based SuperShell
A China-linked unnamed threat actor dubbed Chaya_004 has been observed exploiting a recently disclosed security flaw in SAP NetWeaver.Forescout Vedere Labs, in a report published today, said it uncovered a malicious infrastructure likely associated with the hacking group weaponizing CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score: 10.0) since April 29, 2025.CVE-2025-31324 refers to a critical SAP NetWeaver flaw First…
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Microsoft OneDrive move may facilitate accidental sensitive file exfiltration
want to make syncing easier, as it can create lots of security and IT headaches.The rollout was originally scheduled for this weekend (May 11), but sometime late on Thursday, the Microsoft page about the feature was changed to say that it was being pushed out in June. Microsoft did not immediately explain the delay, but discussions…
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Being Proactive with Your NHIDR Strategy
What Does A Proactive NHIDR Strategy Look Like? A proactive Non-Human Identity and Data Rights (NHIDR) strategy involves anticipating potential threats and challenges instead of waiting for them to occur. It covers facets like security, data privacy, risk management, and compliance. This approach aids in the effective management of machine identities and secrets, reduces the……
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Qilin Ransomware Ranked Highest in April 2025 with 72 Data Leak Disclosures
Threat actors with ties to the Qilin ransomware family have leveraged malware known as SmokeLoader along with a previously undocumented .NET compiled loader codenamed NETXLOADER as part of a campaign observed in November 2024.”NETXLOADER is a new .NET-based loader that plays a critical role in cyber attacks,” Trend Micro researchers Jacob Santos, Raymart Yambot, John…
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FBI: Endlife routers hacked for cybercrime proxy networks
The FBI warns that threat actors are deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers to convert them into proxies sold on the 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-end-of-life-routers-hacked-for-cybercrime-proxy-networks/