Tag: tool
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Steaelite RAT combines data theft and ransomware management capability in one tool
Tags: access, android, attack, authentication, awareness, business, corporate, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, ddos, defense, encryption, endpoint, extortion, infection, infosec, malware, mobile, monitoring, password, phishing, ransomware, rat, remote-code-execution, theft, threat, tool, training, windowsCSO that this isn’t the most sophisticated RAT he’s seen. “The novel aspect here,” he said, “is the convergence. Steaelite bundles remote access, credential harvesting, data exfiltration, and ransomware (currently in development) in a single package.” Traditionally, he explained, these capabilities have occupied different parts of the cybercrime toolchain, but Steaelite unifies the functions, giving…
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Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution
Anthropic fixed the flaws – but the AI-enabled attack surfaces remain First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/26/clade_code_cves/
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FTC says it won’t enforce COPPA against proper use of age verification tools
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday issued a policy statement advising industry that it will not bring enforcement actions against website and online service providers who collect, use and share personal data using age verification technologies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-says-it-wont-enforce-coppa-age-verification
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Inside the story of the US defense contractor who leaked hacking tools to Russia
The former boss of a U.S. hacking tools maker was jailed for selling highly sensitive software exploits to a Russian broker. This is how we first learned of his arrest, reported the story, and some of the unanswered questions we still have. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/inside-the-story-of-the-us-defense-contractor-who-leaked-hacking-tools-to-russia/
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US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Stolen US Cyber Tools
The US Treasury targets Sergey Zelenyuk and his firm Operation Zero for the illegal trade of stolen government cyber tools following the sentencing of Peter Williams. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-sanctions-russian-exploit-broker-us-cyber-tools/
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Investors Should Take Long View Despite Anthropic Shock
Venture Capitalist Nick Davidov Points to Market Demand, Vulnerability Trends. Anthropic’s new AI-powered code security tool may have triggered a market selloff this week, but venture capitalists aren’t rewriting their investment plans for cybersecurity vendors, said Nick Davidov, co-founder and managing partner at San Francisco-based venture capital firm DVC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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How AI code generation is pushing DevSecOps to machine speed
Organisations should adopt shared platforms and automated governance to keep pace with the growing use of generative AI tools that are helping developers produce code at unprecedented volumes First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639364/How-AI-code-generation-is-pushing-DevSecOps-to-machine-speed
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mquire: Linux memory forensics without external dependencies
If you’ve ever done Linux memory forensics, you know the frustration: without debug symbols that match the exact kernel version, you’re stuck. These symbols aren’t typically installed on production systems and must be sourced from external repositories, which quickly become outdated when systems receive updates. If you’ve ever tried to analyze a memory dump only…
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Ex-L3Harris exec jailed 7 years for selling exploits to Russia
Former Trenchant manager profited millions from cyber tools reserved for the US First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/former_l3harris_exec_jailed/
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2026ForceIntelligence-Index KI-gesteuerte Angriffe nehmen zu, da grundlegende Sicherheitslücken Unternehmen exponieren
IBM hat den <> veröffentlicht, aus dem hervorgeht, dass Cyberkriminelle grundlegende Sicherheitslücken in dramatisch höherem Maße ausnutzen, was nun durch KI-Tools beschleunigt wird, mit denen Angreifer Schwachstellen schneller als je zuvor identifizieren können. IBM X-Force beobachtete einen Anstieg von 44 % bei Angriffen, die mit der Ausnutzung öffentlich zugänglicher Anwendungen begannen, […] First seen on…
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Hackers Exploit Cortex XDR Live Terminal for C2 Communications
Hackers can repurpose the Cortex XDR Live Terminal feature as a stealthy, EDR”‘trusted command”‘and”‘control (C2) channel, effectively turning a built”‘in response tool into a “living off the land” backdoor on protected endpoints. This abuse leverages the agent’s trusted communications and flexible remote”‘execution capabilities to blend malicious operations into normal Cortex XDR traffic. Cortex XDR Live…
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Blue Teaming Construction Insights from 2025 Threat Landscape Observations
In 2025, AI has evolved from being a tool that merely enhances the efficiency of attacks to becoming an integral component embedded within the execution phase of cyber operations. In the future, AI may even emerge as a pivotal enabler for attack activities. During the initial attack phase, AI technology has significantly reduced the difficulty of…The…
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US sanctions Russian broker for buying stolen zero-day exploits
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a Russian exploit broker who bought stolen hacking tools from a former executive of a U.S. defense contractor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-russian-exploit-broker-for-buying-stolen-zero-days/
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Apple blocks 18+ app downloads in select markets
Apple has introduced expanded age assurance tools to help developers comply with regulations taking effect in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. The updates, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/25/apple-expands-age-verification-controls/
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Sicherheitslücken exponieren Unternehmen: KI-gesteuerte Angriffe nehmen zu
IBM hat den 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index veröffentlicht, aus dem hervorgeht, dass Cyberkriminelle grundlegende Sicherheitslücken in dramatisch höherem Maße ausnutzen, was nun durch KI-Tools beschleunigt wird, mit denen Angreifer Schwachstellen schneller als je zuvor identifizieren können [1]. IBM X-Force beobachtete einen Anstieg von 44 % bei Angriffen, die mit der Ausnutzung öffentlich zugänglicher Anwendungen……
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Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool
Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5077241-update-improves-bitlocker-adds-sysmon-tool/
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Creating unstructured data pipelines for retrieval augmented generation
Preparing the data for use with generative AI tools is a major impediment that affects time-to-value for enterprise AI use cases. We’ve expanded Tonic Textual’s functionality to take your unstructured data from raw to AI-ready in just a few minutes, while you ensure that sensitive data is protected. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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How to maximize HEDIS scores with synthetic data
Accessing PHI for development and testing is often blocked by stringent HIPAA compliance requirements. Learn how synthetic data helps engineers build tools to close care gaps and improve HEDIS scores. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/how-to-maximize-hedis-scores-with-synthetic-data/
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The Coming Regulatory Wave for AI Agents Their APIs
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, data, endpoint, finance, framework, governance, guide, infrastructure, leak, monitoring, regulation, risk, toolFor the past two years, the adoption of Generative AI has felt like a gold rush. Organizations raced to integrate Large Language Models and build autonomous agents to assist employees. They often bypassed standard governance processes in the name of speed and innovation. That era of unrestricted experimentation is rapidly drawing to a close. A…
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Amazon: Low-Skill Hacker Used AI Tools to Breach FortiGate Devices Globally
Amazon says a Russian speaking low-skill hacker used AI tools to breach hundreds of FortiGate devices worldwide, showing how AI can scale cyberattacks with basic methods. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/amazon-hacker-ai-tools-breach-fortigate-devices/
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Threat Actors Exploit Weaponized AI to Seize Full Domain Access in Under 30 Minutes
Threat actors are rapidly weaponizing artificial intelligence to move from initial access to full domain compromise in under half an hour, leaving defenders with almost no room for error or delay. As enterprises adopt AI across development, identity, and cloud workflows, adversaries are abusing the same tools to script lateral movement, automate reconnaissance, and scale…
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Shai-Hulud-style NPM worm hits CI pipelines and AI coding tools
Poisoning the AI developer interface: The campaign was specifically flagged for its direct targeting of AI coding assistants. The malware deploys a malicious Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and injects it into configurations of popular AI tools, embedding itself as a trusted component in the assistant’s environment.Once this is achieved, prompt-injection techniques can trick the…
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New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices
Meet ZeroDayRAT, a newly advertised malware targeting Android and iOS devices with surveillance, location tracking, and crypto theft tools sold via Telegram as a MaaS service. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/zerodayrat-malware-monitoring-android-ios-devices/
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How to Setup Credentials for Windows to Use DigiCert KeyLocker SMCTL?
Before you can securely sign software or automate code signing in your Windows environment, you will need to configure your credentials for DigiCert® KeyLocker and the Signing Manager Command-Line Tool (SMCTL). Your credentials create a trusted connection between your local signing tools and DigiCert ONE to ensure that only authorized users are able to access”¦…
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Operation MacroMaze: APT28 exploits webhooks for covert data exfiltration
Russia-linked APT28 targeted European entities with a webhook-based macro malware campaign called Operation MacroMaze. Russia-linked APT28 (aka UAC-0001, aka Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sofacy Group, Sednit, BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM) launched Operation MacroMaze, targeting select entities in Western and Central Europe from September 2025 to January 2026. The campaign used webhook-based macro malware, leveraging simple tools and legitimate services for infrastructure and data…
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Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, compliance, container, control, data, fido, Hardware, identity, login, msp, phishing, service, software, tool, zero-trustMaster Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager madhav Tue, 02/24/2026 – 07:53 The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it’s a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing and strengthen their security posture. While this shift enhances security, it introduces a new challenge: managing…
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Hackers Use Steganographic Images to Bypass Anti-Malware and Deploy Malware
Hackers are abusing steganography in PNG images to smuggle a Pulsar Remote Access Trojan (RAT) into Windows systems through a malicious NPM package named buildrunner”‘dev. The attack starts with a typosquatted NPM package, buildrunner”‘dev, which impersonates the abandoned “buildrunner”/”build-runner” tools to catch developers who mistype or assume it is a maintained fork. Its package.json looks harmless but defines a postinstall hook…
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Why CISOs should prioritize continuous controls monitoring in 2026
In a recent roundup of strategic initiatives for CISOs, I argued that continuous assurance is the 2026 operating model. Across all ten initiatives, the pattern was clear. Security is no longer being evaluated by effort, it’s being evaluated by outcomes. Boards, customers, and regulators are no longer asking what tools you deployed or how busy…The…
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The rise of the evasive adversary
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, china, cloud, credentials, crime, crowdstrike, crypto, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, lazarus, leak, mail, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, phishing, ransomware, remote-code-execution, russia, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBig game hunters tighten their grip: CrowdStrike’s research highlights how big game hunting (BGH) ransomware actors have remained the dominant force in the eCrime landscape.Punk Spider, a group responsible for developing and maintaining Russian-language Akira ransomware, and its associated Akira dedicated leak site, conducted 198 intrusions in 2025, a 134% increase year over year. Victim-shaming operations…
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Anthropic’s Claude Code Security rollout is an industry wakeup call
Anchors security posture to the model: However, those assurances didn’t make all concerns evaporate. “The moment those vibe coders plug a foundation model into their CI pipeline, their entire security posture is no longer anchored only to the company’s code,” I-Gentic AI CEO Zahra Timsah pointed out.”It is anchored to the current behavior of that model.…