Tag: control
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Healthcare Networks, Financial Regulators, and Industrial Systems on the Same Target List
More than 25 million individuals are now tied to the Conduent Business Services breach as investigations continue to expand its scope. In Canada, approximately 750,000 investors were affected in the CIRO data breach. During roughly the same period, 2,451 vulnerabilities specific to industrial control systems were disclosed by 152 vendors. The latest ColorTokens Threat Advisory……
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What CISOs need to know about the OpenClaw security nightmare
OpenClaw exposes enterprise security gaps: The first big lesson of this whole OpenClaw situation is that enterprises need to do more to get their security fundamentals in place. Because if there are any gaps, anywhere at all, they will now be found and exploited at an unprecedented pace. In the case of OpenClaw, that means…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Employee Monitoring and SimpleHelp Tools in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: attack, control, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, monitoring, network, ransomware, threat, toolThreat actors are abusing legitimate remote monitoring tools to hide inside corporate networks and launch ransomware attacks. Net Monitor for Employees Professional is a commercial workforce monitoring tool by NetworkLookout that offers remote screen viewing, full remote control, file management, shell command execution, and stealth deployment. While intended for productivity oversight, these rich administrative capabilities make it…
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Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim’s computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/microsoft-says-hackers-are-exploiting-critical-zero-day-bugs-to-target-windows-and-office-users/
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Should CISOs Plan for Government as an Adversary?
Why Modern Threat Modeling Must Account for State Control of Infrastructure CISOs for decades viewed governments as partners. That assumption is weakening. Today, state control over infrastructure needs be part of threat modeling and business continuity planning for global security leaders – and it’s time for CISOs to reassess dependencies and trust boundaries. First seen…
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Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P
For the past week, the massive “Internet of Things” (IoT) botnet known as Kimwolf has been disrupting the The Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a decentralized, encrypted communications network designed to anonymize and secure online communications. I2P users started reporting disruptions in the network around the same time the Kimwolf botmasters began relying on it to…
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New Linux botnet SSHStalker uses old-school IRC for C2 comms
A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-botnet-sshstalker-uses-old-school-irc-for-c2-comms/
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Microsoft Beefs Up Runtime Security
Redmond Rolls Out 2 Desktop Security Initiatives. Microsoft is touting changes to Windows meant to ensure better runtime security and user prompts when apps access sensitive desktop resources such as files, a camera or microphone. Other controls include blocking legacy authentication protocols to ensure use of multifactor authentication. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
Tags: attack, cisa, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, infrastructure, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the attack highlighted threats from vulnerable edge devices to operational technology and industrial control systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-warning-russian-cyberattack-poland-power-grid/
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ZeroDayRAT spyware grants attackers total access to mobile devices
ZeroDayRAT is a commercial mobile spyware that grants full remote access to Android and iOS devices for spying and data theft. ZeroDayRAT is a newly discovered commercial mobile spyware toolkit that gives attackers full control over Android and iOS devices. It supports live camera access, keylogging, and theft of banking and crypto data. First spotted…
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Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-mobile-style-windows-security-controls/
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ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android, iOS devices
A new commercial mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT is being advertised to cybercriminals on Telegram as a tool that provides full remote control over compromised Android and iOS devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zerodayrat-malware-grants-full-access-to-android-ios-devices/
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What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers
Tags: controlAsk the Expert: Organizations need to close the ownership vacuum, establish durable security controls, and ensure printers are protected as rigorously as other endpoints. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/what-organizations-need-to-change-when-managing-printers
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VoidLink Linux C2 Uses LLM-Generated Malware with Kernel-Level Stealth
VoidLink represents a concerning evolution in malware development: a sophisticated Linux command-and-control framework that shows clear signs of being built with AI assistance. This Linux malware operates as a modular implant designed for long-term access to compromised systems. It doesn’t discriminate between cloud providers, actively harvesting credentials from AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and…
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FireMon und Illumio stellen erste Zero-Trust-Control-Plane für hybride Unternehmen vor
Die Herausforderungen bei der Einführung von Zero Trust liegen oft in der Implementierung. Konflikte zwischen Segmentierungs- und Firewall-Richtlinien verzögern die Bereitstellung, sodass selbst starke Designs unvollständig bleiben und nicht durchgesetzt werden können. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/firemon-und-illumio-stellen-erste-zero-trust-control-plane-fuer-hybride-unternehmen-vor/a43648/
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15,200 OpenClaw Control Panels Exposed Online with Full System Access
A critical security oversight has left thousands of AI agents wide open to the public internet. 15,200 instances of the OpenClaw AI framework (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) are vulnerable to remote takeover. The STRIKE team used internet-wide reconnaissance, including favicon fingerprinting, to identify approximately 42,900 unique IP addresses hosting OpenClaw control panels across 82 countries.…
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How to govern agentic AI so as not to lose control
assisting and start acting. We will witness a qualitative leap towards agent-based or agentive AI, capable of making autonomous decisions, managing complex workflows, and executing end-to-end tasks without constant intervention. However, this autonomy carries with it a serious warning for businesses: the ability to operate alone exponentially multiplies the impact of any error or security…
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Anthropic’s DXT poses “critical RCE vulnerability” by running with full system privileges
Difference are ‘stark’: Principal AI Security Researcher at LayerX Security Roy Paz said that he tested DXT against Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s Atlas, and Microsoft’s CoPilot, and the differences were stark.”When you ask Copilot, Atlas, or Perplexity to use a tool, then it will use that tool for you. But Claude DXT allows tools to talk…
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Anthropic’s DXT poses “critical RCE vulnerability” by running with full system privileges
Difference are ‘stark’: Principal AI Security Researcher at LayerX Security Roy Paz said that he tested DXT against Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s Atlas, and Microsoft’s CoPilot, and the differences were stark.”When you ask Copilot, Atlas, or Perplexity to use a tool, then it will use that tool for you. But Claude DXT allows tools to talk…
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Admin Rights Are a Vulnerability, Not an Enabler
Enabling Practical Endpoint Control Without Productivity Trade-offs Removing local admin rights often creates helpdesk and user friction. An identity-first model reduces risk while keeping business operational. Join CyberArk’s practical webinar session to learn how identity-first endpoint control replaces standing admin rights with just-in-time access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/admin-rights-are-vulnerability-enabler-p-4039
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How Banks Can Limit Losses From First-Party Fraud
Cadence Bank’s Brent Phillips Focuses on Controls for Online Account Opening. Financial institutions face rising losses from first-party fraud schemes that begin with online account opening. One of the most effective ways to reduce exposure involves practical, risk-based controls that limit how much trust new customers receive before their behavior can be established. First seen…
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US bid for Dutch ID infrastructure raises sovereignty concerns
Kyndryl’s proposed takeover shows how critical systems become exposed to foreign control without an overarching policy decision First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638606/US-bid-for-Dutch-ID-infrastructure-raises-sovereignty-concerns
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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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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…