Tag: threat
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Chinese cyberspies breach Singapore’s four largest telcos
The Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 breached Singapore’s four largest telecommunication service providers, Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba, at least once last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyberspies-breach-singapores-four-largest-telcos/
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TeamPCP Turns Cloud Infrastructure into Crime Bots
The threat actor has been compromising cloud environments at scale with automated worm-like attacks on exposed services and interfaces. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/teampcp-cloud-infrastructure-crime-bots
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds
AI agents are creating insider security blind spots, and vendors are racing to catch up. The post AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-agent-security-beyondid-research/
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AI Revolution Reshapes CISO Spending for 2026: Security Leaders Prioritize Defense Automation
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as chief information security officers (CISOs) shift their 2026 budgets to artificial intelligence (AI) and realign traditional defense strategies. Nearly 80% of senior security executives are prioritizing AI-driven solutions to counter increasingly sophisticated threats, a new report from Glilot Capital Partners reveals. The survey, which polled leaders..…
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FTC data highlights online threats to consumers and businesses
The commission listed several steps companies can take to fend off attacks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ftc-ransomware-scams-fraud-report/811705/
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Threat actors target SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaw
Researchers say hackers are using remote monitoring and other tools in compromised environments. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/threat-actors-target-solarwinds-web-help-desk-flaw/811702/
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Flaw in Anthropic Claude Extensions Can Lead to RCE in Google Calendar: LayerX
LayerX researchers say that a security in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions can be exploited to allow threat actors to place a RCE vulnerability into Google Calendar, the latest report to highlight the risks that come with giving AI models with full system privileges unfettered access to sensitive data. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Criminal IP Integrates with IBM QRadar to Deliver Real-Time Threat Intelligence Across SIEM and SOAR
Torrance, United States / California, February 9th, 2026, CyberNewswire Criminal IP (criminalip.io), the AI-powered threat intelligence and attack surface intelligence platform, is now integrated with IBM QRadar SIEM and QRadar SOAR. The integration brings external, IP-based threat intelligence directly into IBM QRadar’s detection, investigation, and response workflows, enabling security teams to identify malicious activity faster…
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SolarWinds Web Help Desk Exploited for RCE in Multi-Stage Attacks on Exposed Servers
Microsoft has revealed that it observed a multi”‘stage intrusion that involved the threat actors exploiting internet”‘exposed SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) instances to obtain initial access and move laterally across the organization’s network to other high-value assets.That said, the Microsoft Defender Security Research Team said it’s not clear whether the activity weaponized recently First seen…
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Criminal IP Integrates with IBM QRadar to Deliver Real-Time Threat Intelligence Across SIEM and SOAR
Torrance, United States / California, 9th February 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/criminal-ip-integrates-with-ibm-qradar-to-deliver-real-time-threat-intelligence-across-siem-and-soar/
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Node.js LTX Stealer Emerges as New Threat to Login Credentials
A new, sophisticated malware campaign dubbed >>LTX Stealer.<< This malware represents a shift in attacker techniques, utilizing legitimate software frameworks and cloud services to hide its activities and steal sensitive user data. By mimicking standard Windows processes, LTX Stealer is designed to operate quietly, making it difficult for traditional antivirus systems to detect. The malware…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: AI Skill Malware, 31Tbps DDoS, Notepad++ Hack, LLM Backdoors and More
Cyber threats are no longer coming from just malware or exploits. They’re showing up inside the tools, platforms, and ecosystems organizations use every day. As companies connect AI, cloud apps, developer tools, and communication systems, attackers are following those same paths.A clear pattern this week: attackers are abusing trust. Trusted updates, trusted marketplaces, trusted apps,…
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
Tags: access, ai, api, control, crowdstrike, crypto, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, gartner, github, governance, injection, macOS, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, risk, security-incident, skills, software, threat, tool, virus, vulnerabilityWhat prompted the response: The scanning initiative follows a series of security incidents documented by multiple firms over the past two weeks. Koi Security’s February 1 audit of all 2,857 ClawHub skills discovered 341 malicious ones in a campaign dubbed “ClawHavoc.”The professional-looking skills for cryptocurrency tools and YouTube utilities contained fake prerequisites that installed keyloggers…
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
Tags: access, ai, api, control, crowdstrike, crypto, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, gartner, github, governance, injection, macOS, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, risk, security-incident, skills, software, threat, tool, virus, vulnerabilityWhat prompted the response: The scanning initiative follows a series of security incidents documented by multiple firms over the past two weeks. Koi Security’s February 1 audit of all 2,857 ClawHub skills discovered 341 malicious ones in a campaign dubbed “ClawHavoc.”The professional-looking skills for cryptocurrency tools and YouTube utilities contained fake prerequisites that installed keyloggers…
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DKnife targets network gateways in long running AitM campaign
Indicators point to China-Nexus development and targeting: Several aspects of DKnife’s design and operation suggested ties to China-aligned threat actors. Talos identified configuration data and code comments written in Simplified Chinese, as well as handling logic tailored for Chinese-language email providers and mobile applications.The framework was also found to enable credential collection from services used…
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DKnife targets network gateways in long running AitM campaign
Indicators point to China-Nexus development and targeting: Several aspects of DKnife’s design and operation suggested ties to China-aligned threat actors. Talos identified configuration data and code comments written in Simplified Chinese, as well as handling logic tailored for Chinese-language email providers and mobile applications.The framework was also found to enable credential collection from services used…
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Active Exploitation of SolarWinds Web Help Desk RCE Used to Drop Custom Malware
Threat actors are actively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) to deploy custom malware and establish persistent remote control. Security researchers observed these attacks starting on February 7, 2026, targeting organizations that had not yet applied the latest security patches. SolarWinds Web Help Desk RCE The intrusion leverages recently disclosed Remote Code…
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ScarCruft Exploits Trusted Cloud Services and OLE Documents to Deliver Malware
The North Korean-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as ScarCruft has significantly evolved its attack techniques. In a departure from their established methods, the group is now using a sophisticated OLE-based dropper to distribute its signature malware, ROKRAT. This new campaign highlights the group’s ability to abuse legitimate cloud services like pCloud and Yandex…
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How Top CISOs Solve Burnout and Speed up MTTR without Extra Hiring
Why do SOC teams keep burning out and missing SLAs even after spending big on security tools? Routine triage piles up, senior specialists get dragged into basic validation, and MTTR climbs, while stealthy threats still find room to slip through. Top CISOs have realized the solution isn’t hiring more people or stacking yet another tool…
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As space gets crowded, cyber threats from jamming to stalker satellites loom large
Experts at the inaugural CYSAT Asia in Singapore warn of the urgency of securing space assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638806/As-space-gets-crowded-cyber-threats-from-jamming-to-stalker-satellites-loom-large
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Bloody Wolf Targets Uzbekistan, Russia Using NetSupport RAT in Spear-Phishing Campaign
The threat actor known as Bloody Wolf has been linked to a campaign targeting Uzbekistan and Russia to infect systems with a remote access trojan known as NetSupport RAT.Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky is tracking the activity under the moniker Stan Ghouls. The threat actor is known to be active since at least 2023, orchestrating spear-phishing attacks…
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Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations
Tags: ai, awareness, breach, ciso, compliance, computing, control, cybersecurity, finance, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, training, vulnerabilityThe new North Star for CISOs: Accounting for emerging risk: We’ve established that it’s no longer good enough to overfit into a compliance standard, but you can still use compliance to your advantage.Most compliance programs mandate an information security risk assessment and, at a larger company, you may already have a dedicated enterprise risk management…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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NIS2: Supply chains as a risk factor
Why supply chains are particularly vulnerable: The supply chain is an attractive target for attackers for several reasons. External partners often have privileged access, work with sensitive data, or are deeply integrated into operational processes. At the same time, they are often not subject to the same security standards as large organizations.Furthermore, there is a structural lack…
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Vortex Werewolf Targets Organizations With Tor-Enabled RDP, SMB, SFTP, and SSH Backdoors
A threat cluster tracked as >>Vortex Werewolf<< (also known as SkyCloak) has been observed targeting Russian government and defense organizations. The attack begins not with a typical malicious attachment, but with a highly credible phishing link. Vortex Werewolf distributes URLs that masquerade as legitimate Telegram file-sharing resources. These links, often hosted on domains designed to…