Tag: threat
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Hackers Exploit Samsung MagicINFO, GeoVision IoT Flaws to Deploy Mirai Botnet
Threat actors have been observed actively exploiting security flaws in GeoVision end-of-life (EoL) Internet of Things (IoT) devices to corral them into a Mirai botnet for conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.The activity, first observed by the Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) in early April 2025, involves the exploitation of two operating system command…
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Experts warn of a second wave of attacks targeting SAP NetWeaver bug CVE-2025-31324
Threat actors launch second wave of attacks on SAP NetWeaver, exploiting webshells from a recent zero-day vulnerability. In April, ReliaQuest researchers warned that a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score of 10/10), in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited. Thousands of internet-facing applications are potentially at risk. The flaw in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader…
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New Investment Scams Use Facebook Ads, RDGA Domains, and IP Checks to Filter Victims
Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on two threat actors that orchestrate investment scams through spoofed celebrity endorsements and conceal their activity through traffic distribution systems (TDSes).The activity clusters have been codenamed Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit by DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox.The attacks have been observed to lure victims with bogus First seen on…
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Initial Access Brokers Play a Vital Role in Modern Ransomware Attacks
The ransomware threat landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with specialized cybercriminals like Initial Access Brokers (IAbBs) emerging as critical enablers in the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) ecosystem. These actors serve as high-value middlemen, focusing on breaching organizational networks and selling access to other threat actors who execute the final stages of ransomware and Business Email…
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Popular Instagram Blogger’s Account Hacked to Phish Users and Steal Banking Credentials
A high-profile Russian Instagram blogger recently fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, where scammers hijacked her account to orchestrate a fake $125,000 cash giveaway. The attackers employed advanced techniques, including AI-generated deepfake videos and meticulously crafted phishing campaigns, to deceive followers into surrendering sensitive banking information. This incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud…
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Ransomware Attacks on Food Agriculture Industry Surge 100% 84 Attacks in Just 3 Months
The food and agriculture industry is facing an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity threats in 2025, with ransomware attacks doubling in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024. Speaking at the RSA Conference on Thursday, Jonathan Braley, director of the Food and Ag-ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), revealed a staggering 84 ransomware…
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Channel Women In Security: Cloud Security Insights, Innovation And Best Practices
Cybersecurity expert Ranjini Joshi shares insights on OT security, cloud migration, and the convergence of IT and AI in industrial systems. Learn how women in cybersecurity are leading innovation in cloud infrastructure, AWS security, and threat prevention for smart manufacturing and mid-sized enterprises. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/channel-women-in-security-cloud-security-insights-innovation-and-best-practices
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Proactive threat hunting with Talos IR
Learn more about the framework Talos IR uses to conduct proactive threat hunts, and how we can help you stay one step ahead of emerging threats. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/proactive-threat-hunting-with-talos-ir/
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New ClickFix Attack Imitates Ministry of Defence Website to Target Windows Linux Systems
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, government, india, infection, intelligence, linux, malicious, malware, threat, windowsA newly identified cyberattack campaign has surfaced, leveraging the recognizable branding of India’s Ministry of Defence to distribute cross-platform malware targeting both Windows and Linux systems. Uncovered by threat intelligence researchers at Hunt.io, this operation employs a ClickFix-style infection chain, mimicking official government press release portals to lure unsuspecting users into executing malicious payloads. The…
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Top tips for successful threat intelligence usage
Tags: ai, attack, automation, cloud, computing, data, ddos, detection, exploit, firewall, group, guide, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, law, mitigation, network, phishing, siem, skills, soar, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMake sure you don’t have more intel than you need: Next is the matching phase: the most sophisticated TIP may be overkill if you have a small infosec department with limited skills or have a relatively simple computing environment. According to this 2025 report from Greynoise, threat feeds must match your own environment in terms…
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RSAC 2025: The Unprecedented Evolution of Cybersecurity
At RSAC 2025, the cybersecurity landscape underwent a seismic shift. This analysis reveals how autonomous AI agents, deepfake technologies, and quantum threats are forcing enterprises to fundamentally rethink security frameworks”, and why yesterday’s models won’t protect tomorrow’s assets. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/rsac-2025-the-unprecedented-evolution-of-cybersecurity/
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10 Kennzahlen, die CISOs weiterbringen
Geht es um Security-Kennzahlen, sollten CISOs sich auf das Wesentliche fokussieren. Die Security-Performance zu messen, gehört vielleicht nicht zu den aufregendsten Aufgaben eines CISOs kann allerdings sehr nützlich sein, um eine ganze Reihe von Herausforderungen zu bewältigen. Neben der Erkenntnis darüber, wie effektiv ihre Security-Bemühungen sind, können Sicherheitsentscheider mit den richtigen Kennzahlen unter anderem auch…
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Key tips to stay safe from deepfake and AI threats
In this Help Net Security video, Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard, talks about how to protect yourself from deepfake and AI threats, which are getting harder to spot and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/06/tips-stay-safe-deepfake-ai-threats-video/
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The Surge in Cyberattacks on UK Retailers: Understanding the Threat and Navigating the Future
In recent weeks, the UK retail sector has been rocked by a series of high-profile cyberattacks, targeting major players such as Marks & Spencer (M&S), Harrods, and the Co-operative Group. Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/the-surge-in-cyberattacks-on-uk-retailers-understanding-the-threat-and-navigating-the-future/
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New Huntress tools target credential and app threats
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-huntress-tools-target-credential-and-app-threats
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New “Bring Your Own Installer” EDR bypass used in ransomware attack
A new “Bring Your Own Installer” EDR bypass technique is exploited in attacks to bypass SentinelOne’s tamper protection feature, allowing threat actors to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) agents to install the Babuk ransomware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bring-your-own-installer-edr-bypass-used-in-ransomware-attack/
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INTRODUCING: LastWatchdog strategic LinkedIN reels insights from the ground floor at RSAC 2025
Every year at RSAC, the cybersecurity conversation swells with new terms, emerging threats, and fresh takes on familiar problems. What exactly is ‘agentic AI?’ At RSAC 2025, the volume knob turned to AI, its potential, its peril, and its… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/introducing-lastwatchdog-strategic-linkedin-reels-insights-from-the-ground-floor-at-rsac-2025/
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Iranian Hackers Breach Middle East Infrastructure
Tags: breach, credentials, cyberespionage, fortinet, group, hacker, infrastructure, iran, middle-east, network, technology, theft, threatFortinet Uncovers Long-Term Cyberespionage in Region. An Iranian state-sponsored threat group conducted a years-long cyberespionage campaign targeting a Middle East critical infrastructure provider, with its operational technology network a key target. The attackers focused reconnaissance activity and credential theft on the OT network. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/iranian-hackers-breach-middle-east-infrastructure-a-28284
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Gunra Ransomware’s Double”‘Extortion Playbook and Global Impact
Gunra Ransomware, has surfaced as a formidable threat in April 2025, targeting Windows systems across industries such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. As reported by CYFIRMA, this ransomware employs a sophisticated double-extortion strategy, encrypting victims’ data while exfiltrating sensitive information to coerce payments. With documented attacks in Japan, Egypt, Panama, Italy, and Argentina, Gunra’s…
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Hackers Target HR Departments With Fake Resumes to Spread More_eggs Malware
The financially motivated threat group Venom Spider, also tracked as TA4557, has shifted its focus to corporate Human Resources (HR) departments with a highly targeted spear-phishing operation. According to research by Arctic Wolf Labs, the group is leveraging legitimate job platforms and messaging services to send fraudulent job applications laced with malicious resumes. These deceptive…
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RomCom RAT Targets UK Organizations Through Compromised Customer Feedback Portals
The Russian-based threat group RomCom, also known as Storm-0978, Tropical Scorpius, and Void Rabisu, has been targeting UK companies in the retail, hospitality, and critical national infrastructure (CNI) sectors in a recently discovered cyber espionage and profit-driven operation called >>Operation Deceptive Prospect.
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Why Secure Document Management Matters Against Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats aren’t just aimed at servers or customer databases. They also target a company’s most vital but… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/secure-document-management-against-cybersecurity-threats/
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What Vibe Coding, MCP, and Slopsquatting Reveal About the Future of AI Development
Join us as we explore the transformative changes in software development and cybersecurity due to AI. We discuss new terminology like ‘vibe coding’, a novel, behavior-focused development approach, and ‘MCP’ (Model Context Protocol), an open standard for AI interfaces. We also address the concept of ‘slopsquatting,’ a new type of threat involving AI-generated… First seen…
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Venom-Spider spinnt sein Netz für Personalabteilungen
Arctic Wolf Labs, das Threat-Research-Team von Arctic Wolf, hat im Rahmen der fortlaufenden Beobachtung des Bedrohungsakteurs TA4557 (auch bekannt als Venom-Spider) eine neue Kampagne entdeckt, die auf Personalabteilungen und Recruiter in Unternehmen abzielt. Die Bedrohungsgruppe setzt Phishing-Techniken ein, um eine erweiterte Version einer leistungsstarken Backdoor namens More-eggs auf den Geräten der Opfer zu platzieren. Bisher…
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Are IoT Devices the New Attack Vector for Ransomware Groups?
Tags: attack, cybersecurity, exploit, group, iot, password, ransomware, tactics, threat, vulnerabilityPhosphorus Cybersecurity’s Phillip Wylie on Asset Inventory, Password Hygiene. Organizations inadvertently create cybersecurity gaps by trusting connected devices. Threat actors are shifting tactics to exploit IoT vulnerabilities when traditional attack vectors strengthen, said Phillip Wylie, xIoT security evangelist at Phosphorous Cybersecurity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/are-iot-devices-new-attack-vector-for-ransomware-groups-a-28280