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JPCERT warns of DslogdRAT malware deployed in Ivanti Connect Secure

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:56:11 +0000

Researchers identified a new malware, named DslogdRAT, deployed after exploiting a now-patched flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS). JPCERT/CC researchers reported that a new malware, dubbed DslogdRAT, and a web shell were deployed by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability during attacks on Japanese organizations in December 2024. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0282 (CVSS score: 9.0), is a […]

SAP NetWeaver zero-day allegedly exploited by an initial access broker

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:48:27 +0000

A zero-day in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited, putting thousands of internet-facing applications at risk. Researchers warn that a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score of 10/10), in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited. Thousands of internet-facing applications are potentially at risk. The flaw in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader stems from a lack […]

Operation SyncHole: Lazarus APT targets supply chains in South Korea

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:49:11 +0000

The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group targeted at least six firms in South Korea in a cyber espionage campaign called Operation SyncHole. Kaspersky researchers reported that the North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus targeted at least six firms in South Korea in a cyber espionage campaign tracked as Operation SyncHole. The campaign has been active since at […]

Interlock ransomware gang started leaking data allegedly stolen from leading kidney dialysis firm DaVita

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:13:10 +0000

The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on the leading kidney dialysis company DaVita and leaked alleged stolen data. DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of 2,675 outpatient centers in the United States, serving 200,800 patients, and 367 outpatient centers in 11 other countries, serving 49,400 patients. DaVita specializes in treating end-stage renal […]

Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) data breach impacted 5.5 million patients

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:41:19 +0000

Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) announced that threat actors stole the personal data of 5.5 million patients in a cyberattack. Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information of 5.5 million patients following a cyberattack that occurred earlier this month. Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a nonprofit healthcare […]

Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:11:58 +0000

Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis, using public curiosity and emotion to launch scams and spread malware, an old tactic during global events. After Pope Francis’ death, cybercriminals launched scams and malware attacks, exploiting public curiosity, grief, and confusion. Cybercriminals are ready to exploit any event of global interest, it has already happened in […]

WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to protect sensitive communications

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:22:00 +0000

WhatsApp adds Advanced Chat Privacy feature that allows users to block others from sharing chat content outside the app. WhatsApp announced the availability of a new feature called “Advanced Chat Privacy” for both individual and group chats that enhances content protection. The feature blocks chat exports, auto-media downloads, and the use of messages in AI […]

Android spyware hidden in mapping software targets Russian soldiers

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:28:53 +0000

A new Android spyware was discovered in a fake Alpine Quest app, reportedly used by Russian soldiers for war zone planning. Doctor Web researchers uncovered a new spyware, tracked as Android.Spy.1292.origin, targeting Russian military personnel. The malicious code was hidden in a trojanized Alpine Quest app and spread via Russian Android catalogs. The malware steals […]

Crypto mining campaign targets Docker environments with new evasion technique

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:15:48 +0000

New malware campaign targets Docker environments using unknown methods to secretly mine cryptocurrency, researchers warn. Researchers from Darktrace and Cado Security have spotted a malware campaign that targets Docker environments with a novel technique to mine cryptocurrency. The malware campaign targets Docker environments to deploy a malicious node connected to Teneo, a decentralized infrastructure network. […]

The popular xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:39:10 +0000

The xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing users’ private keys. Threat actors compromised the Ripple cryptocurrency npm JavaScript library xrpl.js to harvest users’ private keys. xrpl.js is the recommended library for integrating a JavaScript/TypeScript app with the XRP, it has more than 140.000 weekly downloads. Hundreds of thousands of […]

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North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:35:00 +0530

North Korea-linked threat actors behind the Contagious Interview have set up front companies as a way to distribute malware during the fake hiring process. "In this new campaign, the threat actor group is using three front companies in the cryptocurrency consulting industry—BlockNovas LLC (blocknovas[.] com), Angeloper Agency (angeloper[.]com), and SoftGlide LLC (softglide[.]co)—to spread

New Critical SAP NetWeaver Flaw Exploited to Drop Web Shell, Brute Ratel Framework

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:11:00 +0530

Threat actors are likely exploiting a new vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver to upload JSP web shells with the goal of facilitating unauthorized file uploads and code execution. "The exploitation is likely tied to either a previously disclosed vulnerability like CVE-2017-9844 or an unreported remote file inclusion (RFI) issue," ReliaQuest said in a report published this week. The cybersecurity

Why NHIs Are Security's Most Dangerous Blind Spot

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0530

When we talk about identity in cybersecurity, most people think of usernames, passwords, and the occasional MFA prompt. But lurking beneath the surface is a growing threat that does not involve human credentials at all, as we witness the exponential growth of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). At the top of mind when NHIs are mentioned, most security teams immediately think of Service Accounts.

Researchers Identify Rack::Static Vulnerability Enabling Data Breaches in Ruby Servers

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:27:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed three security flaws in the Rack Ruby web server interface that, if successfully exploited, could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to files, inject malicious data, and tamper with logs under certain conditions. The vulnerabilities, flagged by cybersecurity vendor OPSWAT, are listed below - CVE-2025-27610 (CVSS score: 7.5) - A path traversal

DslogdRAT Malware Deployed via Ivanti ICS Zero-Day CVE-2025-0282 in Japan Attacks

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:13:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new malware called DslogdRAT that's installed following the exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS). The malware, along with a web shell, were "installed by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability at that time, CVE-2025-0282, during attacks against organizations in Japan around December 2024," JPCERT/CC researcher Yuma

Lazarus Hits 6 South Korean Firms via Cross EX, Innorix Flaws and ThreatNeedle Malware

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:41:00 +0530

At least six organizations in South Korea have been targeted by the prolific North Korea-linked Lazarus Group as part of a campaign dubbed Operation SyncHole. The activity targeted South Korea's software, IT, financial, semiconductor manufacturing, and telecommunications industries, according to a report from Kaspersky published today. The earliest evidence of compromise was first detected in

Linux io_uring PoC Rootkit Bypasses System Call-Based Threat Detection Tools

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:28:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept (PoC) rootkit dubbed Curing that leverages a Linux asynchronous I/O mechanism called io_uring to bypass traditional system call monitoring. This causes a "major blind spot in Linux runtime security tools," ARMO said. "This mechanism allows a user application to perform various actions without using system calls," the company said in

Automating Zero Trust in Healthcare: From Risk Scoring to Dynamic Policy Enforcement Without Network Redesign

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:26:00 +0530

The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity Landscape Healthcare organizations face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2025. With operational technology (OT) environments increasingly targeted and the convergence of IT and medical systems creating an expanded attack surface, traditional security approaches are proving inadequate. According to recent statistics, the healthcare sector

159 CVEs Exploited in Q1 2025 — 28.3% Within 24 Hours of Disclosure

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:25:00 +0530

As many as 159 CVE identifiers have been flagged as exploited in the wild in the first quarter of 2025, up from 151 in Q4 2024. "We continue to see vulnerabilities being exploited at a fast pace with 28.3% of vulnerabilities being exploited within 1-day of their CVE disclosure," VulnCheck said in a report shared with The Hacker News. This translates to 45 security flaws that have been weaponized

Darcula Adds GenAI to Phishing Toolkit, Lowering the Barrier for Cybercriminals

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:57:00 +0530

The threat actors behind the Darcula phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform have released new updates to their cybercrime suite with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities. "This addition lowers the technical barrier for creating phishing pages, enabling less tech-savvy criminals to deploy customized scams in minutes," Netcraft said in a fresh report shared with The Hacker News.

Critical Commvault Command Center Flaw Enables Attackers to Execute Code Remotely

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0530

A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Commvault Command Center that could allow arbitrary code execution on affected installations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-34028, carries a CVSS score of 9.0 out of a maximum of 10.0. "A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Command Center installation, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without

WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy to Blocks Chat Exports and Auto-Downloads

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:33:00 +0530

WhatsApp has introduced an extra layer of privacy called Advanced Chat Privacy that allows users to block participants from sharing the contents of a conversation in traditional chats and groups. "This new setting available in both chats and groups helps prevent others from taking content outside of WhatsApp for when you may want extra privacy," WhatsApp said in a statement. The optional feature

DPRK Hackers Steal $137M from TRON Users in Single-Day Phishing Attack

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:39:00 +0530

Multiple threat activity clusters with ties to North Korea (aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK) have been linked to attacks targeting organizations and individuals in the Web3 and cryptocurrency space. "The focus on Web3 and cryptocurrency appears to be primarily financially motivated due to the heavy sanctions that have been placed on North Korea," Google-owned Mandiant said in

Iran-Linked Hackers Target Israel with MURKYTOUR Malware via Fake Job Campaign

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:38:00 +0530

The Iran-nexus threat actor known as UNC2428 has been observed delivering a backdoor known as MURKYTOUR as part of a job-themed social engineering campaign aimed at Israel in October 2024. Google-owned Mandiant described UNC2428 as a threat actor aligned with Iran that engages in cyber espionage-related operations. The intrusion set is said to have distributed the malware through a "complex

Android Spyware Disguised as Alpine Quest App Targets Russian Military Devices

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:52:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that Russian military personnel are the target of a new malicious campaign that distributes Android spyware under the guise of the Alpine Quest mapping software. "The attackers hide this trojan inside modified Alpine Quest mapping software and distribute it in various ways, including through one of the Russian Android app catalogs," Doctor Web said in an

Three Reasons Why the Browser is Best for Stopping Phishing Attacks

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0530

Phishing attacks remain a huge challenge for organizations in 2025. In fact, with attackers increasingly leveraging identity-based techniques over software exploits, phishing arguably poses a bigger threat than ever before. Attackers are increasingly leveraging identity-based techniques over software exploits, with phishing and stolen credentials (a byproduct of phishing) now the primary

Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth to Target Ukraine Allies via Signal and WhatsApp

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:19:00 +0530

Multiple suspected Russia-linked threat actors are "aggressively" targeting individuals and organizations with ties to Ukraine and human rights with an aim to gain unauthorized access to Microsoft 365 accounts since early March 2025. The highly targeted social engineering operations, per Volexity, are a shift from previously documented attacks that leveraged a technique known as device code

Ripple's xrpl.js npm Package Backdoored to Steal Private Keys in Major Supply Chain Attack

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:47:00 +0530

The Ripple cryptocurrency npm JavaScript library named xrpl.js has been compromised by unknown threat actors as part of a software supply chain attack designed to harvest and exfiltrate users' private keys. The malicious activity has been found to affect five different versions of the package: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, and 2.14.2. The issue has been addressed in versions 4.2.5 and 2.14.3.

Google Drops Cookie Prompt in Chrome, Adds IP Protection to Incognito

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:49:00 +0530

Google on Tuesday revealed that it will no longer offer a standalone prompt for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser as part of its Privacy Sandbox initiative. "We've made the decision to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome, and will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies," Anthony Chavez, vice president of Privacy

Docker Malware Exploits Teneo Web3 Node to Earn Crypto via Fake Heartbeat Signals

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:16:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a malware campaign that's targeting Docker environments with a previously undocumented technique to mine cryptocurrency. The activity cluster, per Darktrace and Cado Security, represents a shift from other cryptojacking campaigns that directly deploy miners like XMRig to illicitly profit off the compute resources. This involves deploying a malware strain

GCP Cloud Composer Bug Let Attackers Elevate Access via Malicious PyPI Packages

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:36:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a now-patched vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that could have enabled an attacker to elevate their privileges in the Cloud Composer workflow orchestration service that's based on Apache Airflow. "This vulnerability lets attackers with edit permissions in Cloud Composer to escalate their access to the default Cloud Build service account, which

5 Major Concerns With Employees Using The Browser

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0530

As SaaS and cloud-native work reshape the enterprise, the web browser has emerged as the new endpoint. However, unlike endpoints, browsers remain mostly unmonitored, despite being responsible for more than 70% of modern malware attacks. Keep Aware’s recent State of Browser Security report highlights major concerns security leaders face with employees using the web browser for most of their work.

Phishers Exploit Google Sites and DKIM Replay to Send Signed Emails, Steal Credentials

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:20:00 +0530

In what has been described as an "extremely sophisticated phishing attack," threat actors have leveraged an uncommon approach that allowed bogus emails to be sent via Google's infrastructure and redirect message recipients to fraudulent sites that harvest their credentials. "The first thing to note is that this is a valid, signed email – it really was sent from no-reply@google.com," Nick Johnson

Microsoft Secures MSA Signing with Azure Confidential VMs Following Storm-0558 Breach

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:08:00 +0530

Microsoft on Monday announced that it has moved the Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure confidential virtual machines (VMs) and that it's also in the process of migrating the Entra ID signing service as well. The disclosure comes about seven months after the tech giant said it completed updates to Microsoft Entra ID and MS for both public and United States government clouds to

Lotus Panda Hacks SE Asian Governments With Browser Stealers and Sideloaded Malware

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:59:00 +0530

The China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Lotus Panda has been attributed to a campaign that compromised multiple organizations in an unnamed Southeast Asian country between August 2024 and February 2025. "Targets included a government ministry, an air traffic control organization, a telecoms operator, and a construction company," the Symantec Threat Hunter Team said in a new report

Kimsuky Exploits BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability to Breach Systems in South Korea and Japan

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:12:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious campaign related to the North Korean state-sponsored threat actor known as Kimsuky that exploits a now-patched vulnerability impacting Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to gain initial access. The activity has been named Larva-24005 by the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC). "In some systems, initial access was gained through

SuperCard X Android Malware Enables Contactless ATM and PoS Fraud via NFC Relay Attacks

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:43:00 +0530

A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform named SuperCard X can facilitate near-field communication (NFC) relay attacks, enabling cybercriminals to conduct fraudulent cashouts. The active campaign is targeting customers of banking institutions and card issuers in Italy with an aim to compromise payment card data, fraud prevention firm Cleafy said in an analysis. There is evidence to

5 Reasons Device Management Isn't Device Trust

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:55:00 +0530

The problem is simple: all breaches start with initial access, and initial access comes down to two primary attack vectors – credentials and devices. This is not news; every report you can find on the threat landscape depicts the same picture. The solution is more complex. For this article, we’ll focus on the device threat vector. The risk they pose is significant, which is why device

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: iOS Zero-Days, 4Chan Breach, NTLM Exploits, WhatsApp Spyware & More

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:40:00 +0530

Can a harmless click really lead to a full-blown cyberattack? Surprisingly, yes — and that’s exactly what we saw in last week’s activity. Hackers are getting better at hiding inside everyday actions: opening a file, running a project, or logging in like normal. No loud alerts. No obvious red flags. Just quiet entry through small gaps — like a misconfigured pipeline, a trusted browser feature,

Hackers Abuse Russian Bulletproof Host Proton66 for Global Attacks and Malware Delivery

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:31:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a surge in "mass scanning, credential brute-forcing, and exploitation attempts" originating from IP addresses associated with a Russian bulletproof hosting service provider named Proton66. The activity, detected since January 8, 2025, targeted organizations worldwide, according to a two-part analysis published by Trustwave SpiderLabs last week. "Net

APT29 Deploys GRAPELOADER Malware Targeting European Diplomats Through Wine-Tasting Lures

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:28:00 +0530

The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT29 has been linked to an advanced phishing campaign that's targeting diplomatic entities across Europe with a new variant of WINELOADER and a previously unreported malware loader codenamed GRAPELOADER. "While the improved WINELOADER variant is still a modular backdoor used in later stages, GRAPELOADER is a newly observed initial-stage tool

Rogue npm Packages Mimic Telegram Bot API to Plant SSH Backdoors on Linux Systems

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:41:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered three malicious packages in the npm registry that masquerade as a popular Telegram bot library but harbor SSH backdoors and data exfiltration capabilities. The packages in question are listed below - node-telegram-utils (132 downloads) node-telegram-bots-api (82 downloads) node-telegram-util (73 downloads) According to supply chain

ASUS Confirms Critical Flaw in AiCloud Routers; Users Urged to Update Firmware

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:22:00 +0530

ASUS has disclosed a critical security flaw impacting routers with AiCloud enabled that could permit remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on susceptible devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2492, has a CVSS score of 9.2 out of a maximum of 10.0. "An improper authentication control vulnerability exists in certain ASUS router firmware series,"

Chinese Smishing Kit Powers Widespread Toll Fraud Campaign Targeting U.S. Users in 8 States

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a "widespread and ongoing" SMS phishing campaign that's been targeting toll road users in the United States for financial theft since mid-October 2024. "The toll road smishing attacks are being carried out by multiple financially motivated threat actors using the smishing kit developed by 'Wang Duo Yu,'" Cisco Talos researchers Azim Khodjibaev, Chetan

Multi-Stage Malware Attack Uses .JSE and PowerShell to Deploy Agent Tesla and XLoader

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:33:00 +0530

A new multi-stage attack has been observed delivering malware families like Agent Tesla variants, Remcos RAT, and XLoader. "Attackers increasingly rely on such complex delivery mechanisms to evade detection, bypass traditional sandboxes, and ensure successful payload delivery and execution," Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researcher Saqib Khanzada said in a technical write-up of the campaign. The

[Webinar] AI Is Already Inside Your SaaS Stack — Learn How to Prevent the Next Silent Breach

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:15:00 +0530

Your employees didn’t mean to expose sensitive data. They just wanted to move faster. So they used ChatGPT to summarize a deal. Uploaded a spreadsheet to an AI-enhanced tool. Integrated a chatbot into Salesforce. No big deal—until it is. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Most security teams are already behind in detecting how AI tools are quietly reshaping their SaaS environments. And

Experts Uncover New XorDDoS Controller, Infrastructure as Malware Expands to Docker, Linux, IoT

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:40:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of continued risks posed by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware known as XorDDoS, with 71.3 percent of the attacks between November 2023 and February 2025 targeting the United States. "From 2020 to 2023, the XorDDoS trojan has increased significantly in prevalence," Cisco Talos researcher Joey Chen said in a Thursday analysis.

CVE-2025-24054 Under Active Attack—Steals NTLM Credentials on File Download

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:59:00 +0530

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a medium-severity security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following reports of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2025-24054 (CVSS score: 6.5), is a Windows New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) hash disclosure

Mustang Panda Targets Myanmar With StarProxy, EDR Bypass, and TONESHELL Updates

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:52:00 +0530

The China-linked threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been attributed to a cyber attack targeting an unspecified organization in Myanmar with previously unreported tooling, highlighting continued effort by the threat actors to increase the sophistication and effectiveness of their malware. This includes updated versions of a known backdoor called TONESHELL, as well as a new lateral movement

State-Sponsored Hackers Weaponize ClickFix Tactic in Targeted Malware Campaigns

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:02:00 +0530

Multiple state-sponsored hacking groups from Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been found leveraging the increasingly popular ClickFix social engineering tactic to deploy malware over a three-month period from late 2024 through the beginning of 2025. The phishing campaigns adopting the strategy have been attributed to clusters tracked as TA427 (aka Kimsuky), TA450 (aka MuddyWater),

Artificial Intelligence – What's all the fuss?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:56:00 +0530

Talking about AI: Definitions Artificial Intelligence (AI) — AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as decision-making and problem-solving. AI is the broadest concept in this field, encompassing various technologies and methodologies, including Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning. Machine

Critical Erlang/OTP SSH Vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) Allows Unauthenticated Code Execution

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:02:00 +0530

A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the Erlang/Open Telecom Platform (OTP) SSH implementation that could permit an attacker to execute arbitrary code sans any authentication under certain conditions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32433, has been given the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. "The vulnerability allows an attacker with network access to an Erlang/OTP SSH server

Blockchain Offers Security Benefits – But Don't Neglect Your Passwords

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0530

Blockchain is best known for its use in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but it also holds significant applications for online authentication. As businesses in varying sectors increasingly embrace blockchain-based security tools, could the technology one day replace passwords? How blockchain works Blockchain is a secure way to maintain, encrypt, and exchange digital records of transactions.

Node.js Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Users with Fake Binance and TradingView Installers

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:27:00 +0530

Microsoft is calling attention to an ongoing malvertising campaign that makes use of Node.js to deliver malicious payloads capable of information theft and data exfiltration. The activity, first detected in October 2024, uses lures related to cryptocurrency trading to trick users into installing a rogue installer from fraudulent websites that masquerade as legitimate software like Binance or

CISA Flags Actively Exploited Vulnerability in SonicWall SMA Devices

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:14:00 +0530

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added a security flaw impacting SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series gateways to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20035 (CVSS score: 7.2), relates to a case of operating system command injection

Apple Patches Two Actively Exploited iOS Flaws Used in Sophisticated Targeted Attacks

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:03:00 +0530

Apple on Wednesday released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, tvOS, and visionOS to address two security flaws that it said have come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below - CVE-2025-31200 (CVSS score: 7.5) - A memory corruption vulnerability in the Core Audio framework that could allow code execution when processing an audio

New Windows Task Scheduler Bugs Let Attackers Bypass UAC and Tamper with Logs

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:48:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed four different vulnerabilities in a core component of the Windows task scheduling service that could be exploited by local attackers to achieve privilege escalation and erase logs to cover up evidence of malicious activities. The issues have been uncovered in a binary named "schtasks.exe," which enables an administrator to create, delete, query, change,

Google Blocked 5.1B Harmful Ads and Suspended 39.2M Advertiser Accounts in 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:18:00 +0530

Google on Wednesday revealed that it suspended over 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, with a majority of them identified and blocked by its systems before it could serve harmful ads to users. In all, the tech giant said it stopped 5.1 billion bad ads, restricted 9.1 billion ads, and blocked or restricted ads on 1.3 billion pages last year. It also suspended over 5 million accounts for

Gamma AI Platform Abused in Phishing Chain to Spoof Microsoft SharePoint Logins

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:14:00 +0530

Threat actors are leveraging an artificial intelligence (AI) powered presentation platform named Gamma in phishing attacks to direct unsuspecting users to spoofed Microsoft login pages. "Attackers weaponize Gamma, a relatively new AI-based presentation tool, to deliver a link to a fraudulent Microsoft SharePoint login portal," Abnormal Security researchers Callie Hinman Baron and Piotr Wojtyla

From Third-Party Vendors to U.S. Tariffs: The New Cyber Risks Facing Supply Chains

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:56:00 +0530

Introduction Cyber threats targeting supply chains have become a growing concern for businesses across industries. As companies continue to expand their reliance on third-party vendors, cloud-based services, and global logistics networks, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities within these interconnected systems to launch attacks. By first infiltrating a third-party vendor with undetected

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Mobile Applications: A Cesspool of Security Issues

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:57:59 GMT

An analysis of more than a half-million mobile apps find encryption problems, privacy issues, and known vulnerabilities in third-party code. What can users and developers do?

How Organizations Can Leverage Cyber Insurance Effectively

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

By focusing on prevention, education, and risk transfer through insurance, organizations — especially SMEs — can protect themselves from the rapidly escalating threats of cyberattacks.

Vehicles Face 45% More Attacks, 4 Times More Hackers

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Two kinds of attacks are in high gear: ransomware attacks against OEMs and compromised electric vehicle chargers, according to data from Q1 2025.

Phishing Kit Darcula Gets Lethal AI Upgrade

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:35:04 GMT

Recently added artificial intelligence capabilities on the Chinese-language Darcula phishing-as-a-service platform make phishing attacks easy for even the least technical hackers.

[Virtual Event] Anatomy of a Data Breach: And what to do if it happens to you

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:19:01 GMT

'SessionShark' ToolKit Evades Microsoft Office 365 MFA

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:51:34 GMT

The creators of the toolkit are advertising it as an educational and ethical resource, but what it promises to provide users if purchased indicates it's anything but.

Digital Twins Bring Simulated Security to the Real World

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:38:56 GMT

By simulating business environments or running software, while incorporating real-time data from production systems, companies can model the impact of software updates, exploits, or disruptions.

Max-Severity Commvault Bug Alarms Researchers

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:06:30 GMT

Though already patched, the vulnerability is especially problematic because of the highly privileged access it offers to business-critical systems, sensitive data, and backups for attackers.

NFC-Powered Android Malware Enables Instant Cash-Outs

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:17:59 GMT

Researchers at security vendor Cleafy detailed a malware known as "SuperCard X" that uses the NFC reader on a victim's own phone to steal credit card funds instantly.

Gig-Work Platforms at Risk for Data Breaches, Fraud, Account Takeovers

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:10:21 GMT

Fraudsters are targeting high-turnover workforces and compromising accounts that are associated with frequent payouts.

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Rocket to $16.6B in 2024

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:46:08 GMT

The losses are 33% higher than the year before, with phishing leading the way as the most-reported cybercrime last year, and ransomware was the top threat to critical infrastructure, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report.

Navigating Regulatory Shifts & AI Risks

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

By proactively embracing emerging trends around encryption, AI security, and platform consolidation, organizations can turn compliance burdens into competitive advantage.

'Industrial-Scale' Asian Scam Centers Expand Globally

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The convergence of cybercrime, financial fraud, and organized crime poses a significant threat, especially where these syndicates excel at operating under the radar.

Microsoft Claims Steady Progress Revamping Security Culture

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:46:07 GMT

In the latest "Secure Future Initiative" progress report, Microsoft describes efforts to rebuild its security culture, including making security a core priority for employees during performance reviews and launching a new Secure by Design UX Toolkit.

Ransomware Gangs Innovate With New Affiliate Models

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:53:25 GMT

Secureworks research shows two ransomware operators offering multiple business models with ransomware-as-a-service, mimicking the structures and processes of legitimate businesses.

Attackers Capitalize on Mistakes to Target Schools

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:50:16 GMT

Verizon's "2025 Data Breach Investigations Report" highlights dire — but not new — trends in the education sector, where faculty and staff continue to fall for social engineering campaigns and make simple security errors.

Popular British Retailer Marks & Spencer Addresses 'Cyber Incident'

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:15:32 GMT

M&S has launched an investigation and said some customer operations are impacted.

North Korean Operatives Use Deepfakes in IT Job Interviews

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:10:37 GMT

Use of synthetic identities by malicious employment candidates is yet another way state-sponsored actors are trying to game the hiring process and infiltrate Western organizations.

Japan Warns on Unauthorized Stock Trading via Stolen Credentials

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:43:44 GMT

Attackers are using credentials stolen via phishing websites that purport to be legitimate securities company homepages, duping victims and selling their stocks before they realize they've been hacked.

Kubernetes Pods Are Inheriting Too Many Permissions

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:10:05 GMT

Scalable, effective — and best of all, free — securing Kubernetes workload identity cuts cyber-risk without adding infrastructure, according to new research from SANS.

The Foundations of a Resilient Cyber Workforce

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

In a world where insider threats, nation-state adversaries, and technological evolution create new challenges, companies must prioritize transparency, ethical leadership, and a culture rooted in trust.

Zambia's Updated Cyber Laws Prompt Surveillance Warnings

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Critics — which include the US embassy in Zambia — contend the just-signed Cyber Security Act and the Cyber Crime Act allow suppression of dissent and too much concentration of power.

Verizon: Edge Bugs Soar, Ransoms Lag, SMBs Bedeviled

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

The cybersecurity landscape confounded expectations in 2024, as anticipated threats and risk didn't materialize and less widely touted attack scenarios shot up.

How Emerging AI Frameworks Drive Business Value and Mitigate Risk

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:52:41 GMT

Understanding how multiple AI models speak to each other and deciding which framework to use requires careful evaluation of both the business benefits of advanced AI orchestration and the cybersecurity implications of connecting automated services.

Microsoft Purges Millions of Cloud Tenants in Wake of Storm-0558

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:29:35 GMT

The tech giant is boosting Entra ID and MSA security as part of the wide-ranging Secure Future Initiative (SFI) that the company launched following a Chinese APT's breach of its Exchange Online environment in 2023.

City of Abilene Goes Offline in Wake of Cyberattack

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:34:32 GMT

The Texas municipality is following its incident response playbook as it works with a third-party to investigate the scope and scale of the attack.

3 More Healthcare Orgs Hit by Ransomware Attacks

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:28:48 GMT

Dialysis firm DaVita, Wisconsin-based Bell Ambulance, and Alabama Ophthalmology Associates all suffered apparent or confirmed ransomware attacks this month.

'Cookie Bite' Entra ID Attack Exposes Microsoft 365

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:46:51 GMT

A proof-of-concept (PoC) attack vector exploits two Azure authentication tokens from within a browser, giving threat actors persistent access to key cloud services, including Microsoft 365 applications.

Terra Security Automates Penetration Testing With Agentic AI

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:04:48 GMT

Agentic AI's appeal is growing as organizations seek more autonomous and hands-off approaches to their security protocols.

DeepSeek Breach Opens Floodgates to Dark Web

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The incident should serve as a critical wake-up call. The stakes are simply too high to treat AI security as an afterthought — especially when the Dark Web stands ready to capitalize on every vulnerability.

'Fog' Hackers Troll Victims With DOGE Ransom Notes

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:20:03 GMT

Since January, threat actors distributing the malware have notched up more than 100 victims.

'Elusive Comet' Attackers Use Zoom to Swindle Victims

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:40:39 GMT

The threat actor uses sophisticated social engineering techniques to infect a victim's device, either with an infostealer or remote access Trojan (RAT).

Nation-State Threats Put SMBs in Their Sights

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:22:50 GMT

Cyberthreat groups increasingly see small and medium-sized businesses, especially those with links to larger businesses, as the weak link in the supply chain for software and IT services.

Can Cybersecurity Weather the Current Economic Chaos?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:30:32 GMT

Cybersecurity firms tend to be more software- and service-oriented than their peers, and threats tend to increase during a downturn, leaving analysts hopeful that the industry will buck a recession.

ASUS Urges Users to Patch AiCloud Router Vuln Immediately

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:21:05 GMT

The vulnerability is only found in the vendor's router series and can be triggered by an attacker using a crafted request — all of which helps make it a highly critical vulnerability with a 9.2 CVSS score.

The Global AI Race: Balancing Innovation and Security

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The AI security race is on — and it will be won where defenders come together with developers and researchers to do things right.

Could Ransomware Survive Without Cryptocurrency?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:04:40 GMT

Threat actors would be at least temporarily derailed, experts say. But the real issue ladders back to organizations’ weak cyber hygiene.

AWWA Supports Introduction of Collaborative Cybersecurity Legislation

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:17:50 GMT

Organizations Fix Less Than Half of All Exploitable Vulnerabilities, With Just 21% of GenAI App Flaws Resolved

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Attackers and Defenders Lean on AI in Identity Fraud Battle

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:04:39 GMT

Identity verification, insurance claims, and financial services are all seeing surges in AI-enabled fraud, but organizations are taking advantage of AI systems to fight fire with fire.

Chinese APT Mustang Panda Debuts 4 New Attack Tools

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:26:09 GMT

The notorious nation-state-backed threat actor has added two new keyloggers, a lateral movement tool, and an endpoint detection and response (EDR) evasion driver to its arsenal.

CISA Weighs In on Alleged Oracle Cloud Breach

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:24:58 GMT

The agency is recommending that organizations and individuals implement its recommendations to prevent the misuse of stolen data, though Oracle has yet to publicly do the same for its customers.

If Boards Don't Fix OT Security, Regulators Will

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Around the world, governments are setting higher-bar regulations with clear corporate accountability for breaches on the belief organizations won't drive up security maturity for operational technology unless they're made to.

Apple Zero-Days Under 'Sophisticated Attack,' but Details Lacking

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:01:45 GMT

The technology giant said two zero-day vulnerabilities were used in attacks on iOS devices against "specific targeted individuals," which suggests spyware or nation-state threat activity.

Android Phones Pre-Downloaded With Malware Target User Crypto Wallets

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:56:46 GMT

The threat actors lace pre-downloaded applications with malware to steal cryptocurrency by covertly swapping users' wallet addresses with their own.

Dogged by Trump, Chris Krebs Resigns From SentinelOne

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:12:55 GMT

The president revoked the former CISA director's security clearance, half a decade after Krebs challenged right-wing election disinformation, prompting his eventual resignation.

PromptArmor Launches to Help Assess, Monitor Third-Party AI Risks

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:10:49 GMT

The AI security startup has already made waves with critical vulnerability discoveries and seeks to address emerging AI concerns with its PromptArmor platform.

CVE Program Cuts Send the Cyber Sector Into Panic Mode

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:38:04 GMT

After threatening to slash support for the CVE program, CISA threw MITRE a lifeline at the last minute — extending its government contract for another 11 months. After that, it looks like it's up to the private sector to find the cash to keep it going.

Cybersecurity by Design: When Humans Meet Technology

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:49:43 GMT

If security tools are challenging to use, people will look for workarounds to get around the restrictions.

Middle East, North Africa Security Spending to Top $3B

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Gartner projects IT security spending in the MENA region will continue to increase in 2025, with security services accounting for the most growth.

Krebs on Security

DOGE Worker’s Code Supports NLRB Whistleblower

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:45:04 +0000

A whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged last week that denizens of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) siphoned gigabytes of data from the agency's sensitive case files in early March. The whistleblower said accounts created for DOGE at the NLRB downloaded three code repositories from GitHub. Further investigation into one of those code bundles shows it is remarkably similar to a program published in January 2025 by Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE employee who has worked at a number of Musk's companies.

Whistleblower: DOGE Siphoned NLRB Case Data

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:48:27 +0000

A security architect with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) transferred gigabytes of sensitive data from agency case files in early March, using short-lived accounts configured to leave few traces of network activity. The NLRB whistleblower said the unusual large data outflows coincided with multiple blocked login attempts from an Internet address in Russia that tried to use valid credentials for a newly-created DOGE user account.

Funding Expires for Key Cyber Vulnerability Database

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:59:18 +0000

A critical resource that cybersecurity professionals worldwide rely on to identify, mitigate and fix security vulnerabilities in software and hardware is in danger of breaking down. The federally funded, non-profit research and development organization MITRE warned today that its contract to maintain the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program -- which is traditionally funded each year by the Department of Homeland Security -- expires on April 16.

Trump Revenge Tour Targets Cyber Leaders, Elections

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:27:51 +0000

President Trump last week revoked security clearances for Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) who was fired by Trump after declaring the 2020 election the most secure in U.S. history. The White House memo, which also suspended clearances for other security professionals at Krebs's employer SentinelOne, comes as CISA is facing huge funding and staffing cuts.

China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:31:58 +0000

China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “Smishing Triad” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies. But experts say these groups are now directly targeting customers of international financial institutions, while dramatically expanding their cybercrime infrastructure and support staff.

Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:09:36 +0000

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 121 security holes in its Windows operating systems and software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in the wild. Eleven of those flaws earned Microsoft's most-dire "critical" rating, meaning malware or malcontents could exploit them with little to no interaction from Windows users.

Cyber Forensic Expert in 2,000+ Cases Faces FBI Probe

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:37:12 +0000

A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the expert's testimony may have been pivotal.

How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:22:51 +0000

In an address to Congress this month, President Trump claimed he had "brought free speech back to America." But barely two months into his second term, the president has waged an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment rights of journalists, students, universities, government workers, lawyers and judges. This story explores a slew of recent actions by the Trump administration that threaten to undermine all five pillars of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedoms concerning speech, religion, the media, the right to assembly, and the right to petition the government and seek redress for wrongs.

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:39:49 +0000

Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.

Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:12:04 +0000

Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on a custom Android app to relay tap-to-pay transactions from mobile devices located in China.

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Critical Commvault Flaw Allows Full System Takeover – Update NOW

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:33:37 +0000

Enterprises using Commvault Innovation Release are urged to patch immediately against CVE-2025-34028. This critical flaw allows attackers to…

Why Developers Should Care About Generative AI (Even They Aren’t AI Expert)

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:04:12 +0000

Software development is about to undergo a generative change. What this means is that AI (Artificial Intelligence) has…

Interlock Ransomware Say It Stole 20TB of DaVita Healthcare Data

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:34:27 +0000

Interlock ransomware group claims it stole 20TB of sensitive patient data from DaVita Healthcare. While the group has…

North Korean Hackers Use Fake Crypto Firms in Job Malware Scam

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:14:42 +0000

Silent Push reveals a complex scheme where North Korean hackers posed as crypto companies, using AI and fake…

Backdoor Found in Official XRP Ledger NPM Package

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:49:03 +0000

XRP Ledger SDK hit by supply chain attack: Malicious NPM versions stole private keys; users urged to update…

Blue Shield Leaked Millions of Patient Info to Google for Years

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:48:55 +0000

Blue Shield of California exposed the health data of 4.7 million members to Google for years due to…

dRPC Launches NodeHaus to Streamline Blockchain and Web3 Infrastructure

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Blockchain infrastructure provider dRPC has announced the launch of a NodeHaus platform that enables chain foundations unprecedented control…

New SessionShark Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA to Steal Office 365 Logins

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:11 +0000

SessionShark phishing kit bypasses Office 365 MFA by stealing session tokens. Experts warn of real-time attacks via fake…

Securing Fintech Operations Through Smarter Controls and Automation

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:26:32 +0000

With the rise of fintechs, accuracy alone isn’t enough, security and reliability are just as necessary. For fintech…

Elusive Comet Attack: Hackers Use Zoom Remote-Control to Steal Crypto

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:45:54 +0000

Hackers in the Elusive Comet campaign exploit Zoom’s remote-control feature to steal cryptocurrency, and over $100K lost in…

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Ways to Mitigate Risk in Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Risk Management

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:04:08 +0000

Cyber threats can wreak havoc on businesses, from data breaches to loss of reputation. Luckily, there are effective strategies available that can reduce cybersecurity risk. Avoidance is one of the...

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Zero Trust Architecture

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:43:16 +0000

Zero trust security takes an “never trust, always verify” approach to access control. Access is only granted once an individual’s identity and context have been confirmed through multifactor authentication and...

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What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:51:03 +0000

A Security Operations Center (SOC) specializes in monitoring and analyzing data to detect cyber threats and prevent attacks from them. They work to sort actual threats from false positives before...

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XDR vs SIEM Security Information and Event Management

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:53:23 +0000

The Extended Detection and Response Platform (XDR) ingestion and correlation technology captures and correlates high-fidelity data across your security layers, such as endpoint, network, logs, cloud services and identities to...

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Best Free EDR for Windows PC

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:19:32 +0000

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools offer businesses that employ hybrid work models or remote employees an extra layer of cybersecurity protection. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML),...

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Free EDR Solutions for Home Users in 2025

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:46:59 +0000

EDR can detect and respond to emerging and advanced cyber threats quickly and efficiently, making it an essential component of modern business ecosystems. Beyond signature-based detection capabilities, its features go...

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Cloud Security Essentials

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:57:20 +0000

Cloud security involves employing perimeter defenses like firewalls, IDPSs and VPNs as well as guaranteeing isolation through network segmentation and virtual LANs while monitoring traffic for anomalies and threats –...

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Antivirus Software

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:43:18 +0000

Antivirus software protects devices against viruses, malware, and other cyberthreats by detecting, quarantining, and deleting malicious code. Modern antivirus products also offer additional security features such as password protection, identity...

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How to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:57:42 +0000

Criminal hackers employ ransomware attacks against their targets by encrypting their data and demanding that a ransom be paid within an allotted timeframe or risk losing it forever. When an...

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Protecting Your Website From DDoS Attack

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:22:16 +0000

Distributed denial-of-service attacks pose an increasing threat to organizations, with even some of the largest firms suffering significant disruptions from such attacks. Attackers use botnets of compromised IoT devices to...

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Les soldats cyber français démasquent un faux document qui devait semer le chaos au Niger en moins de 24 heures

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:42:00 GMT

La désinformation est devenue une arme stratégique dans le cyberespace. Des experts français du Commandement de la cyberdéfense expliquent comment …

Cyberattaque au SPW: pas de date pour un retour à la normale, mais un week-end “décisif”

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:01:42 GMT

Une semaine après la cyberattaque qui a touché ses services, le Service public de Wallonie (SPW) n’avance toujours pas de date précise pour un retour …

“Posez votre carte sur le téléphone” : l’arnaque qui peut vider votre compte en quelques minutes

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:31:40 GMT

Une nouvelle arnaque pourrait vous coûter des milliers d'euros, en quelques secondes seulement. Mais voici comment s'en protéger.

Ni de béton, ni de barbelés : Une nouvelle « Muraille de Chine » de 3 000 km va voir le jour en Europe de l’Est pour contrer la menace russe à ses frontières

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:52:08 GMT

L'OTAN construit un mur high-tech de drones de 3 000 km contre la menace russe.Il ne sera ni de béton, ni de barbelés. Il ne se verra pas depuis …

Le renseignement hollandais dénonce lui aussi une tentative de cybersabotage venue de Russie - ZDNET

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:18:13 GMT

Les militaires bataves semblent au diapason de l'Anssi, qui avait elle aussi dénoncé il y a quelque semaines une évolution des modes opératoires des …

Arnaque WhatsApp : ce message de phishing risque bien de vous piéger

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:58:42 GMT

Une arnaque redoutablement bien pensée vise les utilisateurs de WhatsApp. Simple et crédible, elle repose sur l’usurpation du numéro de téléphone …

Cyberattaque en France : 2,3 millions de cartes bancaires piratées, vous êtes peut-être concernés

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:03:38 GMT

Une cyberattaque d’ampleur a exposé plus de 2,3 millions de cartes bancaires sur le dark web.

Alerte Gmail : une arnaque ultra-dangereuse cible vos identifiants, voici 3 étapes essentielles pour protéger votre compte maintenant

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:46:02 GMT

Les pirates ciblent votre boîte Gmail avec des e-mails presque parfaits. Il y a quelques manipulations à faire tout de suite pour sécuriser votre …