Tag: attack
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Nitrogen Ransomware Uses Cobalt Strike and Log Wiping in Targeted Attacks on Organizations
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors have leveraged the Nitrogen ransomware campaign to target organizations through deceptive malvertising strategies. Recent investigations have uncovered a disturbingly effective method involving fake software downloads, such as a counterfeit “WinSCP” installer, propagated through malicious ads on platforms like Bing. One documented case revealed a user searching for “WinSCP download” via Microsoft Edge being…
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The Future of Cloud Access Management: How Tenable Cloud Security Redefines JustTime Access
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in SecurityNewsTraditional approaches to cloud access rely on static, permanent permissions that are often overprivileged. Learn how just-in-time access completely changes the game. The access challenge in modern cloud environments As cloud adoption accelerates, organizations are grappling with a fundamental security challenge: How do you grant people the access they need, such as on-call developers needing…
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How CISOs Can Strengthen Supply Chain Security in 2025
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in SecurityNewsThe responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are rapidly evolving as digital transformation and global interconnectivity reshape the modern supply chain. In 2025, the supply chain will be more than just a logistical function; it will be a complex, dynamic web of partners, vendors, and technologies, each introducing new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. High-profile…
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Nebulous Mantis Targets NATO-Linked Entities with Multi-Stage Malware Attacks
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Tags: access, attack, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, espionage, group, infrastructure, malware, rat, russia, tacticsCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Russian-speaking cyber espionage group called Nebulous Mantis that has deployed a remote access trojan called RomCom RAT since mid-2022.RomCom “employs advanced evasion techniques, including living-off-the-land (LOTL) tactics and encrypted command and control (C2) communications, while continuously evolving its infrastructure leveraging First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2025/04/nebulous-mantis-targets-nato-linked.html
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The CISO’s Guide to Effective Cloud Security Strategies
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in SecurityNewsAs organizations accelerate cloud adoption, CISOs face unprecedented challenges securing dynamic, multi-cloud environments. The shift to cloud-native architectures, hybrid workloads, and decentralized data storage has expanded the attack surface, exposing enterprises to sophisticated threats like supply chain compromises, misconfigured APIs, and insider risks. With 70% of breaches now linked to cloud assets, CISOs must balance…
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AirBorne flaws can lead to fully hijack Apple devices
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in SecurityNewsVulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK exposed Apple and third-party devices to attacks, including remote code execution. Oligo Security found serious flaws, collectively tracked as AirBorne, in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK, affecting Apple and third-party devices. Attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities to perform zero-/one-click RCE, bypass ACLs, read local files, steal data, and…
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Wormable AirPlay Zero-Click RCE Flaw Allows Remote Device Hijack via Wi-Fi
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in SecurityNewsA major set of vulnerabilities-collectively named “AirBorne”-in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK have been unveiled, enabling an array of severe attack vectors. Most critically, these flaws allow zero-click “wormable” Remote Code Execution (RCE), meaning attackers can take over Apple and third-party devices via Wi-Fi without any user interaction. The impact spans billions of devices globally, including…
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CNAPP-Kaufratgeber
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Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, authentication, cloud, container, detection, edr, encryption, framework, group, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, linux, ml, monitoring, network, open-source, risk-management, saas, soar, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, vmware -
Ransomware bei einem IT-Dienstleister aus den USA
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in SecurityNewsHitachi Vantara takes servers offline after Akira ransomware attack First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hitachi-vantara-takes-servers-offline-after-akira-ransomware-attack/
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🚀 Agentic Runtime Protection Rules Makes Us the First Truly Self-Writing Security System – Impart Security
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in SecurityNewsAgentic Runtime Rules: The First Self-Writing Security System for Runtime The End of Manual Security Management Is Here Say goodbye to regex repositories and ticket fatigue”, Impart delivers instant detections and autonomous investigations for security teams. For years, security teams have been trapped in reactive mode. Every investigation, detection rule update, or WAF configuration change…
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Southeast Asia targeted by Earth Kurma APT attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/southeast-asia-targeted-by-earth-kurma-apt-attacks
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Averted DDoS attacks peak last year, could be surpassed by year-end
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/averted-ddos-attacks-peak-last-year-could-be-surpassed-by-year-end
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JPMorgan Chase CISO Decries Poor SaaS Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNews‘Providers Must Urgently Reprioritize Security, Writes Patrick Opet. Banking giant JPMorgan Chase called on software as a service providers to improve cybersecurity practices in an open letter accusing them of quietly enabling cyberattackers. An attack on one major SaaS or PaaS provider can immediately ripple through its customers, wrote CISO Patrick Opet. First seen on…
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France blames Russian military intelligence for years of cyberattacks on local entities
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in SecurityNewsIn a rare public attribution, the French foreign ministry said on Tuesday it “condemns in the strongest possible terms” the actions of the GRU-linked threat actor known as APT28 for attacks against local entities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/france-blames-russian-military-intelligence-for-hacks-against-local-orgs
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Apple ‘AirBorne’ flaws can lead to zero-click AirPlay RCE attacks
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Tags: apple, attack, data-breach, flaw, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, software, vulnerabilityA set of security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay Protocol and AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) exposed unpatched third-party and Apple devices to various attacks, including remote code execution. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-airborne-flaws-can-lead-to-zero-click-airplay-rce-attacks/
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Konni APT Deploys Multi-Stage Malware in Targeted Organizational Attacks
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign, potentially orchestrated by the North Korean Konni Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been identified targeting entities predominantly in South Korea. Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a meticulously crafted attack chain that leverages advanced obfuscation techniques and persistent mechanisms to compromise systems and exfiltrate sensitive data. This campaign underscores the persistent…
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Outlaw Cybergang Launches Global Attacks on Linux Environments with New Malware
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in SecurityNewsThe Outlaw cybergang, also known as “Dota,” has intensified its global assault on Linux environments, exploiting weak or default SSH credentials to deploy a Perl-based crypto mining botnet. Detailed insights from a recent incident response case in Brazil, handled by Kaspersky, reveal the group’s evolving tactics. Sophisticated Threat Targets Weak SSH Credentials The attackers target…
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20.5 Million DDoS Barrage Shattered Records Leading Attack Fired Off 4.8 Billion Packets
Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for the first quarter of 2025 reveals that the company mitigated a record-shattering 20.5 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, marking a 358% surge year-over-year and a 198% increase quarter-over-quarter compared to the previous period. This unprecedented volume, representing 96% of the total attacks blocked throughout the entire year…
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New Reports Uncover Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Risks in Leading AI Systems
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in SecurityNewsVarious generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) services have been found vulnerable to two types of jailbreak attacks that make it possible to produce illicit or dangerous content.The first of the two techniques, codenamed Inception, instructs an AI tool to imagine a fictitious scenario, which can then be adapted into a second scenario within the first one…
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M&S cyber-attack linked to hacking group Scattered Spider
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in SecurityNewsReports on group thought to have previously hit MGM Resorts come as Marks & Spencer online orders remain pausedA major cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer has been linked to a hacking collective known as Scattered Spider, which is previously thought to have hit MGM Resorts and the US casino operator Caesars.The group, which has previously…
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France says Russian hackers behind attack on Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign
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in SecurityNewsForeign ministry says Russian military intelligence has attacked a dozen French entities since 2021 including a TV stationFrance has accused Russian military intelligence of carrying out a massive <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/06/emmanuel-macron-targeted-by-hackers-on-eve-of-french-election”>cyber-attack on Emmanuel Macron’s first presidential campaign in 2017 as well as several other recent major hacks, including on a TV station and an organisation involved…
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Enterprise-specific zero-day exploits on the rise, Google warns
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Tags: access, apple, apt, attack, china, cisco, cloud, crime, crimes, cyberespionage, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, google, group, Hardware, incident response, injection, Internet, ivanti, korea, lessons-learned, mandiant, microsoft, mitigation, network, north-korea, remote-code-execution, russia, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-daySurge in network edge device exploitation: Of the 33 zero-day vulnerabilities in enterprise-specific products, 20 targeted hardware appliances typically located at the network edge, such as VPNs, security gateways, and firewalls. Notable targets last year included Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance, Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, and Ivanti Connect Secure VPN.Targeted attacks against…
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Digitization Creates New OT Security Blind Spots
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in SecurityNewsDragos’ Robert Lee on Why Ransomware Groups Target OT for Faster, Larger Payouts. Ransomware attacks on OT systems rose to 87% in 2024. With industrial systems becoming more connected and digitized, threat actors are able to scale attacks more effectively across critical infrastructure, said Robert Lee, co-founder and CEO of Dragos. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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CISA tags Broadcom Fabric OS, CommVault flaws as exploited in attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, Commvault web servers, and Qualitia Active! Mail clients vulnerabilities that are actively exploited in attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-broadcom-fabric-os-commvault-flaws-as-exploited-in-attacks/
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97 zero-days exploited in 2024, over 50% in spyware attacks
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in SecurityNewsGoogle’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) says attackers exploited 75 zero-day vulnerabilities in the wild last year, over 50% of which were linked to spyware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-97-zero-days-exploited-in-2024-over-50-percent-in-spyware-attacks/
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Brocade Fabric OS flaw could allow code injection attacks
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in SecurityNewsSame KEV update included a Commvault flaw: CISA also added a high severity bugCVSS 8.7/10 affecting Commvault Web Server to its KEV Catalog, recommending patching under the same BOD directive.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-3928, is an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited by a remote, authenticated attacker to execute webshells. All versions before 11.36.46, 11.32.89,…
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Blinded from Above: How Relentless Cyber-Attacks Are Knocking Satellites Out of Sight
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in SecurityNewsAccording to the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) 2025 Space Threat Assessment, space systems’ susceptibility to cyberattacks has gained significant attention. With approximately 720 cyber incidents reported across sectors in 2024 by the European Repository of Cyber Incidents (ERCI), five specifically targeted the space sector-a number consistent with 2023. These attacks, often aimed…
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2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
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Tags: access, attack, cloud, compliance, computer, conference, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, international, lessons-learned, network, nist, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, software, strategy, technology, tool2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 – 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Not only does it mark the 100-year point since quantum physics were discovered, but for those who have been following, the…
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Broadcom-backed SAN devices face code injection attacks via a critical Fabric OS bug
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in SecurityNewsSame KEV update included a Commvault flaw: CISA also added a high severity bugCVSS 8.7/10 affecting Commvault Web Server to its KEV Catalog, recommending patching under the same BOD directive.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-3928, is an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited by a remote, authenticated attacker to execute webshells. All versions before 11.36.46, 11.32.89,…
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Threat Actors Accelerate Transition from Reconnaissance to Compromise New Report Finds
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Tags: api, attack, automation, cloud, cyber, cybercrime, data, data-breach, identity, technology, threat, tool, voipCybercriminals are leveraging automation across the entire attack chain, drastically reducing the time from reconnaissance to compromise. The data shows a staggering 16.7% global increase in scans, with over 36,000 scans per second targeting not just exposed ports but delving into operational technology (OT), cloud APIs, and identity layers. Sophisticated tools probe SIP-based VoIP systems,…