Tag: tool
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HTTP-Client-Tools als Waffe – Sind Cloud-Takeover-Angriffe eine wachsende Bedrohung?
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/zunahme-http-basierte-cloud-accountuebernahme-angriffe-a-f9ff83b64454a44b9629098260cc5617/
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Think being CISO of a cybersecurity vendor is easy? Think again
Tags: access, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, framework, infrastructure, phishing, strategy, tool, updateand that our product was securing us gave me a perspective I might never have gained elsewhere. I wasn’t just testing controls or rolling out new tools; I was immersed in a feedback loop between our product team, our security operations, and our customers.Every time we identified ways to improve the product internally, those insights…
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Kunai: Open-source threat hunting tool for Linux
Kunai is an open-source tool that provides deep and precise event monitoring for Linux environments. >>What sets Kunai apart is its ability to go beyond simple event … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/19/kunai-open-source-threat-hunting-tool-for-linux/
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Customer Identity & Access Management: Die besten CIAM-Tools
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, fido, fraud, gartner, iam, ibm, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, login, marketplace, microsoft, okta, privacy, risk, saas, service, toolWir haben die besten Lösungen in Sachen Customer Identity & Access Management für Sie zusammengestellt.Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) bildet eine Unterkategorie von Identity & Access Management (IAM). CIAM wird dazu eingesetzt, die Authentifizierungs- und Autorisierungsprozesse von Applikationen zu managen, die öffentlich zugänglich sind, beziehungsweise von Kunden bedient werden.Geht es darum, die für Ihr…
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Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft APP-v tool to evade antivirus
The Chinese APT hacking group “Mustang Panda” has been spotted abusing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector utility as a LOLBIN to inject malicious payloads into legitimate processes to evade detection by antivirus software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-abuse-microsoft-app-v-tool-to-evade-antivirus/
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Ransomware-Banden geben Opfern immer weniger Zeit
Tags: cyberattack, data, detection, endpoint, extortion, governance, government, malware, ransomware, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayRansomware-Gruppen haben den Zeitraum bis zur Lösegeldübergabe immer mehr verkürzt. Laut einer Analyse des Managed-Detection-and-Response-Unternehmens Huntress von Ransomware-Vorfällen im vergangenen Jahr beträgt die durchschnittliche Zeit bis zur Lösegeldforderung (TTR) etwa 17 Stunden. Bei einigen Gruppen sind es sogar nur vier bis sechs Stunden. Dieses Tempo steht in krassem Gegensatz zu der Vorgehensweise großer Ransomware-Gruppen vor…
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The 20 Coolest Endpoint And Managed Security Companies Of 2025: The Security 100
From vendors providing endpoint protection and detection tools to companies offering MDR, here’s a look at 20 key companies in endpoint and managed security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/the-20-coolest-endpoint-and-managed-security-companies-of-2025-the-security-100
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Mustang Panda Leverages Microsoft Tools to Bypass Anti-Virus Solutions
Trend Micro found that Chinese espionage group Mustang Panda is deploying malware via legitimate Microsoft tools, enabling it to bypass ESET antivirus applications First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mustang-panda-microsoft-bypass/
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KI-Beratungstool führt Sicherheitsexperten durch jede Phase einer Bedrohungsuntersuchung
Sophos hat ein neues, auf künstlicher Intelligenz basiertes Beratungstool eingeführt. Der ‘Sophos AI Assistant” führt Sicherheitsexperten aller Qualifikationsstufen durch jede Phase einer Bedrohungsuntersuchung und maximiert die Effizienz sowie Geschwindigkeit bei der Identifikation und Neutralisierung von Angriffen. Der Sophos-AI-Assistant ist Teil der Sophos-XDR-Plattform (Extended-Detection and Response), die bereits seit 2024 generative KI-Funktionen beinhaltet. Das neue Tool…
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Chinese Hackers Emperor Dragonfly Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware
Cybersecurity experts at Symantec report that the Chinese threat actor Emperor Dragonfly has employed tools previously associated with First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/chinese-hackers-emperor-dragonfly-use-espionage-tools-for-ransomware/
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Password managers under increasing threat as infostealers triple and adapt
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, hacker, identity, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMalware-as-a-service infostealers: For example, RedLine Stealer is specifically designed to target and steal sensitive information, including credentials stored in web browsers and other applications. It is often distributed through phishing emails or by tricking prospective marks into visiting booby-trapped websites laced with malicious downloaders.Another threat comes from Lumma stealer, offered for sale as a malware-as-a-service,…
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WinRAR 7.10 Latest Version Released What’s New!
The popular file compression and archiving tool, WinRAR 7.10, has released with new features, interface enhancements, and improved performance. WinRAR 7.10 represents a landmark update that modernizes core components while addressing evolving user needs in data management and system security. Enhanced Interface and Settings The >>Settings/General>Settings/Interface>Settings/System
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Earth Preta APT Exploit Microsoft Utility Tool Bypass AV Detection to Control Windows
Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, also known as Mustang Panda. The group has been leveraging new techniques to infiltrate systems and evade detection, primarily targeting government entities in the Asia-Pacific region, including Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Earth…
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New family of data-stealing malware leverages Microsoft Outlook
certutil application which handles certificates, to download files.Espionage seems to be the motive, says the report, and there are Windows and Linux versions of the malware. But fortunately the gang “exhibited poor campaign management and inconsistent evasion tactics,” it notes. Nevertheless, CISOs should be watching for signs of attack using this group’s techniques, because their…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025
Tags: access, antivirus, api, apple, attack, breach, business, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, law, leak, malware, microsoft, military, network, password, phishing, privacy, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 – 15 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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X is reportedly blocking links to secure Signal contact pages
Signal has recently become a popular organizing tool among government workers. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/x-is-reportedly-blocking-links-to-secure-signal-contact-pages/
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Threat Actors Exploiting Modified SharpHide Tool to Conceal Registry Entries
Threat actors are leveraging a modified version of the SharpHide tool to create hidden registry entries, significantly complicating detection and removal efforts. This technique exploits vulnerabilities in Windows registry handling, using null-terminated strings to obscure malicious entries. The modified SharpHide has been integrated into sophisticated attack chains, enabling malware persistence while evading standard detection mechanisms.…
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New XCSSET Malware Targets macOS Users Through Infected Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, marking its first update since 2022. This sophisticated malware continues to target macOS users by infecting Xcode projects, a critical tool for Apple developers. The latest variant introduces advanced obfuscation techniques, updated persistence mechanisms, and novel infection strategies, making it more challenging…
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Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average
Tags: access, business, credentials, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, extortion, government, group, healthcare, Intruder, malicious, malware, metric, monitoring, network, ransom, ransomware, service, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayThe initial point of access for the attackers and the privileges it provided themHow easy it is to reach other network segments and systems from the initially compromised assetWhether access into the environment was resold to a ransomware operator by an initial access brokerWhether the attackers decided to operate only outside the victim’s regular business…
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How to evaluate and mitigate risks to the global supply chain
Tags: access, business, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, government, intelligence, international, ISO-27001, kaspersky, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, office, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityMaintain a diversified supply chain: Organizations that source from international technology suppliers need to ensure they are not overly reliant on a single vendor, single region or even a single technology. Maintaining a diversified supply chain can mitigate costly disruptions from a cyberattack or vulnerability involving a key supplier, or from disruptions tied to regulatory…
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Android’s New Security Feature Prevents Sensitive Setting Changes During Calls
Phone scams are becoming more sophisticated with advancements in AI-driven speech tools, making it easier for scammers to manipulate victims. To combat these growing threats, Google has introduced a groundbreaking security feature in Android 16 that prevents users from making certain sensitive settings changes during phone calls, as per a report by Android Authority. This could serve…
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Software Bill of Material umsetzen: Die besten SBOM-Tools
Tags: api, business, compliance, container, cyberattack, data, docker, gartner, github, gitlab, healthcare, linux, monitoring, open-source, risk, saas, sbom, service, software, tool, update, vulnerabilityNur wenn Sie wissen, was drinsteckt, können Sie sich sicher sein, dass alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Das gilt für Fast Food wie für Software. Um Software abzusichern, muss man wissen, was in ihrem Code steckt. Aus diesem Grund ist eine Software Bill of Material, SBOM oder Software-Stückliste heute unerlässlich. Der SolarWinds-Angriff sowie die Log4j-Schwachstelle…
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Streamlining Security Operations: How the PDI Cybersecurity Platform is Transforming Cybersecurity Management
Security teams face a growing dilemma: how to effectively protect their organizations while juggling limited resources and mounting complexity. They must manage increasingly complex security infrastructures while confronting sophisticated cyber threats with limited resources. Security teams are often overwhelmed by multiple dashboards, disconnected tools, and constant alerts, making it difficult to maintain an effective security…
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From Tools to Intelligence: The Evolution of SOCaaS
In the early days of cybersecurity, security teams faced a fragmented reality”, juggling multiple tools that operated in isolation. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions watched for threats, while Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms monitored endpoints. However, these tools often spoke different languages, creating data silos and leaving security teams scrambling to connect the…
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CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
Tags: ai, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dos, election, email, endpoint, government, hacker, healthcare, incident response, jobs, law, lessons-learned, malicious, marketplace, network, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability(The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.)At first glance, LA County’s reporting structure who reports to whom seems, well, fairly complex.We have a federated model: I report to the county CIO. Each department acts as an independent business and has its own department CIO and information security officer. Their job is to…
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RA World Ransomware Intrusion Involved Chinese Cyberespionage Tools
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ra-world-ransomware-intrusion-involved-chinese-cyberespionage-tools
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Dynatrace launches CSPM tool
Tags: toolFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/dynatrace-launches-cspm-tool
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Court: UnitedHealth Must Answer for AI-Based Claim Denials
Lawsuit Alleges Insurer Used AI Tool in Denying Patients Medically Necessary Care. A proposed class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group that claims the company’s insurance unit UnitedHealthCare used of artificial intelligence tools to deny Medicare Advantage claims for medically necessary care has the green light to proceed from a federal judge First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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SailPoint’s Public Return Highlights SaaS Growth Strategy
President Matt Mills Shares M&A Vision, Machine Identity Security, Market Expansion. SailPoint returns to the public markets, and President Matt Mills discusses the company’s SaaS evolution and market expansion plans. He outlines how proceeds from the IPO will be used and highlights new tools for managing the growing risk from unmanaged machine identities. First seen…