Author: Andy Stern
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Detecting Ransomware Using Windows Minifilters to Intercept File Change Events
Tags: cyber, detection, encryption, endpoint, github, malicious, ransomware, strategy, tool, windowsA security researcher has released a new proof-of-concept (PoC) tool on GitHub designed to stop ransomware at the deepest level of the operating system. Part of a broader Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) strategy named >>Sanctum,<< the project demonstrates how defenders can use Windows Minifilters to detect and intercept malicious file encryption before it destroys…
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Datenabfluss möglich: Cyberangriff trifft EU-Kommission
Tags: cyberattackHackern ist ein Cyberangriff auf die EU-Kommission gelungen. Angriffspunkt war ein System zur Verwaltung mobiler Endgeräte – vermutlich von Ivanti. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/datenabfluss-moeglich-cyberangriff-trifft-eu-kommission-2602-205154.html
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Behörden warnen vor Hackerangriffen auf Politik und Militär
Tags: access, cyberattack, germany, hacker, infrastructure, military, qr, verfassungsschutz, vulnerabilityCyberkriminelle haben es auf Signal-Konten von deutschen Politikern, Soldaten, Diplomaten und Journalisten abgesehen.Mit gefälschten Chatnachrichten vor allem im Messengerdienst Signal nehmen Hacker zurzeit hochrangige deutsche Politiker, Soldaten, Diplomaten und auch Journalisten ins Visier davor warnen die Bundesämter für Verfassungsschutz und für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik. Ziel des “wahrscheinlich staatlich gesteuerten” Angriffs sei es, unbemerkt Zugriff…
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Chinesische Netzwerktechnik als Gefahr – EU-Pläne zu Cybersicherheit: Peking warnt vor Konsequenzen
Tags: cyersecurityFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/eu-plaene-zu-cybersicherheit-peking-warnt-vor-konsequenzen-a-5180760ad3c8d5458e03eb0cf536a1b0/
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BeyondTrust Fixes Critical Pre-Auth RCE Vulnerability in Remote Support and PRA
BeyondTrust has released updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution.”BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and certain older versions of Privileged Remote Access (PRA) contain a critical pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability,” the company First seen on…
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Black Basta Ransomware Integrates BYOVD Technique to Evade Defenses
A recent campaign by the Black Basta ransomware group has revealed a significant shift in attack tactics. This is a departure from standard operations, where attackers typically deploy a separate tool to turn off security software before running the actual ransomware. In this specific campaign, the ransomware payload bundles a vulnerable driver known as the…
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Instant Messaging wird zum Einfallstor für Cyberangriffe – Sichere Kommunikation wird zur strategischen Pflicht für Autobauer
Tags: cyberattackFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/instant-messaging-sicherheit-autoindustrie-a-f49b59a2b7c0ed930cdcb44b998a1e07/
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Microsoft, Amazon Co. als Köder für Telefon-Betrug
Angreifer kapern die Benachrichtigungs-Workflows von Branchenriesen wie Microsoft, Amazon und Zoom. Weltweit sind über 20.000 Unternehmen betroffen, rund 18 Prozent davon aus Europa. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/microsoft-amazon-betrug
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Singapore Launches Largest-Ever Cyber Defense Operation After UNC3886 Targets All Major Telcos
Singapore has launched its largest-ever coordinated cyber defense operation following a highly targeted cyberattack on telecommunications that affected all four of the country’s major telecommunications operators. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/singapore-unc3886-telecom-cyberattack/
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Instant Messaging wird zum Einfallstor für Cyberangriffe – Sichere Kommunikation wird zur strategischen Pflicht für Autobauer
Tags: cyberattackFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/instant-messaging-sicherheit-autoindustrie-a-f49b59a2b7c0ed930cdcb44b998a1e07/
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Mindestens 30 GB gestohlen – Datenleck bei Dating-App Bumble
Tags: data-breachFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/hackerangriff-auf-dating-app-bumble-nutzerdaten-gestohlen-a-c83ea13de10c0e7081020238a599f20f/
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Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/09/allama-open-source-ai-security-automation-platform/
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United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable
Aviation runs on complex digital systems built for stability, safety, and long lifecycles. That reality creates a unique cybersecurity challenge for airlines, where disruption … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/09/deneen-defiore-united-airlines-aviation-cybersecurity-strategy/
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Mindestens 30 GB gestohlen – Datenleck bei Dating-App Bumble
Tags: data-breachFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/hackerangriff-auf-dating-app-bumble-nutzerdaten-gestohlen-a-c83ea13de10c0e7081020238a599f20f/
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Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware
The nightmare scenario for any modern business is simple but devastating: scammers clone your website, steal your domain identity, and rob your customers. By the time the complaints roll in, the money is gone, and your reputation is left in tatters. This practice, known as cybersquatting, is no longer just a nuisance it is a…
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BeyondTrust Remote Access Products Hit by 0-Day RCE Vulnerability
BeyondTrust has issued an urgent security advisory regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting its popular remote access solutions. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731, carries a near-maximum severity score of 9.9 out of 10 on the CVSSv4 scale. It poses a significant risk to organizations using self-hosted versions of BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA). The…
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New Telegram Phishing Scam Hijacks Login Flow to Steal Fully Authorized User Sessions
A new and sophisticated Telegram phishing operation is active in the wild, targeting users globally by hijacking the platform’s legitimate authentication features. Unlike traditional phishing, which often relies on malware or cloning login pages to steal passwords, this campaign integrates directly with Telegram’s official infrastructure. The attackers register their own Telegram API credentials (api_id and api_hash) and…
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State-Backed Hackers Target Military Officials, Journalists via Signal
A suspected state-sponsored hacking group is actively targeting high-profile individuals across Europe. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have identified a coordinated espionage campaign aimed at military officials, diplomats, politicians, and investigative journalists.”‹ Instead, they are using >>social engineering<< to weaponize the legitimate…
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New “Crypto Scanner” Tool Helps Developers Identify Quantum Risks Before Q-Day
With the >>Q-Day<< horizon the point when quantum computers will be capable of breaking standard encryption projected for roughly 2033, the race to secure digital infrastructure is accelerating. To aid in this transition, Quantum Shield Labs has released Crypto Scanner, a new open-source CLI tool designed to inventory and analyse cryptographic vulnerabilities in codebases before they…
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AI agents behave like users, but don’t follow the same rules
Security and governance approaches to autonomous AI agents rely on static credentials, inconsistent controls, and limited visibility. Securing these agents requires the same … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/09/securing-autonomous-ai-agents-rules/
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OpenClaw Taps VirusTotal to Safeguard AI Agent Skill Ecosystem
As AI agents move from experimental chatbots to powerful tools capable of managing our finances and smart homes, security has become the top priority. Today, OpenClaw announced a major partnership with VirusTotal to bring advanced threat detection to ClawHub, its marketplace for AI skills. Why AI Agents Need Special Protection Traditional software is rigid; it…
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Over 5 Million Misconfigured Git Web Servers Found Exposing Secrets Online
A massive widespread vulnerability in web server configurations has left millions of websites open to data theft and unauthorised takeover. A new 2026 study conducted by the Mysterium VPN research team reveals that nearly 5 million web servers worldwide are publicly exposing their .git repository metadata. The Scale of the Leak The research scanned the internet for…
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Why Rising Cybersecurity Spend Still Isn’t Convincing Boards on ROI in APAC
Cybersecurity budgets are rising across APAC, but CIOs and CISOs still face board scrutiny. Here’s why cybersecurity ROI remains hard to prove. The post Why Rising Cybersecurity Spend Still Isn’t Convincing Boards on ROI in APAC appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-roi-in-apac/
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Unit 42 meldet Aufdeckung weltweiter Cyberspionage-Kampagne gegen Regierungen
Tags: cyberespionageFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/unit-42-aufdeckung-weltweit-cyberspionage-kampagne-regierungen
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APT28 Weaponizes Office Flaw to Spy on NATO Military
The post APT28 Weaponizes Office Flaw to Spy on NATO Military appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/apt28-weaponizes-office-flaw-to-spy-on-nato-military/
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Flickr moves to contain data exposure, warns users of phishing
Flickr says a flaw at a third-party email provider may have exposed users’ names, email addresses, IPs, and account activity. Flickr is a photo-sharing platform owned by SmugMug. It has over 100 million registered users and millions of active photographers. Flickr warned users about a possible data breach caused by a flaw in a third-party…
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>>JackMa<< ShadowGuard: TGR1030 Spies on 37 Nations via Linux Rootkit
Tags: linuxThe post >>JackMa<< ShadowGuard: TGR-STA-1030 Spies on 37 Nations via Linux Rootkit appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/jackma-shadowguard-tgr-sta-1030-spies-on-37-nations-via-linux-rootkit/
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The >>AllOne<< Spy: DKnife Malware Hijacks Routers to Swap Downloads
The post The >>All-in-One<< Spy: DKnife Malware Hijacks Routers to Swap Downloads appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/the-all-in-one-spy-dknife-malware-hijacks-routers-to-swap-downloads/
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Strategische Notwendigkeit: Die drei Grundpfeiler Digitaler Souveränität Europas
Tags: unclassifiedFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/strategie-notwendigkeit-3-grundpfeiler-digital-souveranitat-europa