Tag: tactics
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Inside the Hacker’s Playbook”, Adversarial AI Up Close
Jamie Levy, director of adversary tactics at Huntress, highlights a rare and revealing incident: a cybercriminal downloaded Huntress’ software, inadvertently giving defenders a front-row seat into how attackers are experimenting with artificial intelligence. For years, the industry has speculated that threat actors were using AI”, but speculation is not proof. This time, there was evidence.…
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Rainwalk Pet Insurance Exposes 158 GB of US Customer and Pet Data
A misconfigured database belonging to a pet insurance company, “Rainwalk Pet Insurance,” exposed sensitive PII and veterinary claim data. The data exposure reveals new fraud tactics, including microchip and reimbursement scams. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rainwalk-pet-insurance-158-gb-customer-pet-data/
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From Deception to Defense: Understanding and Combating Phishing
Phishing remains one of the most persistent and dangerous cybersecurity threats, now amplified by AI and deepfake technologies. Despite decades of mitigation efforts, attackers continue to exploit human behavior through deception and social engineering. A multidisciplinary approach”, combining technical innovation, behavioral science, and policy reform”, is essential to counter evolving phishing tactics and build long-term…
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Phishing is old, but AI just gave it new life
The volume of cyberattacks has reached staggering levels, with new tactics that blur the line between legitimate and malicious activity. A new threat report from Comcast, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/06/phishing-ai-enterprise-resilience-security/
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Cl0p-linked threat actors target Oracle E-Business Suite in extortion campaign
Execs: Don’t ‘engage rashly’: There are no common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) for this attack; the issue “stems from configuration and default business logic abuse rather than a specific vulnerability,” according to Halcyon.The firm advises organizations to check if EBS portals are publicly accessible (via /OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp#) and if so, immediately restrict exposure. It is also…
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Confucius Shifts from Document Stealers to Python Backdoors
The Confucius cyber-espionage group has shifted its tactics from document-focused stealers to Python-based backdoors like AnonDoor First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/confucius-shifts-doc-stealers/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: CarPlay Exploit, BYOVD Tactics, SQL C2 Attacks, iCloud Backdoor Demand & More
From unpatched cars to hijacked clouds, this week’s Threatsday headlines remind us of one thing, no corner of technology is safe. Attackers are scanning firewalls for critical flaws, bending vulnerable SQL servers into powerful command centers, and even finding ways to poison Chrome’s settings to sneak in malicious extensions.On the defense side, AI is stepping…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: CarPlay Exploit, BYOVD Tactics, SQL C2 Attacks, iCloud Backdoor Demand & More
From unpatched cars to hijacked clouds, this week’s Threatsday headlines remind us of one thing, no corner of technology is safe. Attackers are scanning firewalls for critical flaws, bending vulnerable SQL servers into powerful command centers, and even finding ways to poison Chrome’s settings to sneak in malicious extensions.On the defense side, AI is stepping…
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Malicious ZIP Files Use Windows Shortcuts to Drop Malware
Cybersecurity firm Blackpoint Cyber reveals a new spear phishing campaign targeting executives. Learn how attackers use fraudulent document ZIPs containing malicious shortcut files, leveraging ‘living off the land’ tactics, and a unique Anti-Virus check to deliver a custom payload First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malicious-zip-files-windows-shortcuts-malware/
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China-linked APT Phantom Taurus uses Net-Star malware in espionage campaigns against key sectors
China-linked APT Phantom Taurus targets government and telecom orgs with Net-Star malware for espionage, using unique tactics over two years. China-nexus APT Phantom Taurus has targeted government and telecom organizations for espionage, using Net-Star malware and distinct TTPs. Phantom Taurus is a previously undocumented Chinese APT, it has targeted entities in Africa, the Middle East,…
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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XWorm campaign shows a shift toward fileless malware and in-memory evasion tactics
Tags: api, control, detection, edr, encryption, injection, malware, monitoring, office, open-source, powershell, software, tacticsDodging sandboxes and scanners: The attackers relied on well-known evasion techniques throughout the chain, including API hashing to hide intent, API calls that bypass user-mode hooks installed by security software, and multiple encryption layers inside .NET DLLs.”The DLL file uses several encryption techniques for analysis to be difficult, such as RSACryptor, Virtualization, Fake.cctor, and many…
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Hackers Exploit Weaponized Microsoft Teams Installer to Deploy Oyster Malware
A sophisticated malvertising campaign has been targeting organizations through a weaponized Microsoft Teams installer that delivers the dangerous Oyster malware, according to a recent investigation by cybersecurity experts. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in threat actor tactics, combining SEO poisoning, certificate abuse, and living-off-the-land techniques to evade traditional security measures. The attack was first…
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Hackers Exploit Weaponized Microsoft Teams Installer to Deploy Oyster Malware
A sophisticated malvertising campaign has been targeting organizations through a weaponized Microsoft Teams installer that delivers the dangerous Oyster malware, according to a recent investigation by cybersecurity experts. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in threat actor tactics, combining SEO poisoning, certificate abuse, and living-off-the-land techniques to evade traditional security measures. The attack was first…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Highlights Vulnerability Management Importance in Breach Analysis, as Orgs Are Urged To Patch Cisco Zero-Days
Tags: 2fa, access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, breach, business, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, credentials, crime, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, fido, finance, firewall, framework, github, grc, guide, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, ISO-27001, kev, law, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, mfa, mitigation, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, saas, scam, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, worm, zero-dayCISA’s takeaways of an agency hack include a call for timely vulnerability patching. Plus, Cisco zero-day bugs are under attack, patch now. Meanwhile, the CSA issued a framework for SaaS security. And get the latest on the npm breach, the ransomware attack that disrupted air travel and more! Here are six things you need to…
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The Complete Guide to B2B SaaS TopFunnel Growth Strategies: AI-Powered Growth in 2025
Master B2B SaaS lead generation with proven top-of-funnel strategies. From Google Ads to content marketing, discover tools and tactics that successful companies use to fill their sales funnels with qualified prospects and drive sustainable growth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-complete-guide-to-b2b-saas-top-of-funnel-growth-strategies-ai-powered-growth-in-2025/
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Ransom Tales: Volume IV Emulating Rhysida, Charon and Dire Wolf Ransomware
AttackIQ presents the fourth volume of Ransom Tales, an initiative focused on emulating the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) exhibited by sophisticated and prominent ransomware families with the objective of empowering defenders to rigorously challenge their security controls and enhance resilience against disruptive and extortive threats. In this release, AttackIQ presents three new attack graphs…
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Evolved PXA Stealer wraps PureRAT in multi-layer obfuscation
Telegram and the Vietnamese infrastructure led to attribution: Metadata within exfiltrated ZIP archives pointed to @LoneNone, a Telegram handle previously associated with PXA Stealer. That same alias had appeared in earlier Cisco and SentinelOne reporting, and Validin also tied PureRAT infrastructure to Vietnamese actors, researchers noted.James Northey, SOC analyst and lead author of the report,…
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Hackers Use GitHub Notifications to Impersonate Y Combinator and Steal Wallet Funds
A recent wave of sophisticated phishing attacks has targeted developers and startups by impersonating Y Combinator through GitHub notifications. Victims are being tricked into believing they’ve been selected for startup funding, only to face financial theft via fake verification schemes. This incident spotlights the new tactics phishers use to exploit trusted online platforms and reputable…
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Hackers Use GitHub Notifications to Impersonate Y Combinator and Steal Wallet Funds
A recent wave of sophisticated phishing attacks has targeted developers and startups by impersonating Y Combinator through GitHub notifications. Victims are being tricked into believing they’ve been selected for startup funding, only to face financial theft via fake verification schemes. This incident spotlights the new tactics phishers use to exploit trusted online platforms and reputable…
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Malware Deployment via Copyright Takedown Claims by Threat Actors
Threat actors from the Lone None group are exploiting copyright takedown notices to distribute sophisticated malware, including Pure Logs Stealer and a newly identified information stealer dubbed Lone None Stealer (also known as PXA Stealer). This analysis examines the campaign’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), highlights key indicators of compromise (IOCs), and underscores how Lone…
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Hackers Deploy Stealthy Malware on WordPress Sites to Gain Admin Access
Attackers have stepped up their tactics by deploying stealthy backdoors disguised as legitimate WordPress components, ensuring persistent administrative access even after other malware is discovered and removed. Their deceptive appearances belied their dangerous functions: one impersonated a plugin, the other camouflaged itself as a core file. Together, they formed a resilient system that gave hackers…
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6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, network, phishing, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training2. Machine-learning generative adversarial networks: Michel Sahyoun, chief solutions architect with cybersecurity technology firm NopalCyber, recommends using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create, as well as protect against, highly sophisticated previously unseen cyberattacks. “This technique enables cybersecurity systems to learn and adapt by training against a very large number of simulated threats,” he says.GANs allow…