The global regulatory landscape for cybersecurity is undergoing a seismic shift, with the European Union’s NIS2 Directive emerging as a critical framework for organizations operating within its jurisdiction. While ISO 27001 has long been the gold standard for information security…
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New ‘Waiting Thread Hijacking’ Malware Technique Evades Modern Security Measures
Security researchers have unveiled a new malware process injection technique dubbed “Waiting Thread Hijacking” (WTH), designed to execute malicious code within legitimate processes while bypassing many modern security defenses. Developed by Check Point Research, WTH represents an evolution of classic…
Security Awareness Metrics That Matter to the CISO
Security awareness has become a critical component of organizational defense strategies, particularly as companies adopt zero-trust architectures. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly challenged to demonstrate the effectiveness of security awareness programs through meaningful metrics that resonate with leadership.…
Cloud Misconfigurations – A Leading Cause of Data Breaches
Cloud computing has transformed the way organizations operate, offering unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, this rapid shift to the cloud has also introduced new security challenges, with misconfigurations emerging as one of the most significant and persistent threats.…
Jailbreaking Malicious JScript Loader Reveals Xworm Payload Execution Chain
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated JScript-to-PowerShell loader delivering XWorm RAT and Rhadamanthys Stealer through a geofenced, multi-stage execution chain. The attack leverages obfuscation, geolocation checks, and fileless techniques to evade detection. Attack Chain Breakdown Stage 1: JScript Loader Activation The campaign begins with…
Cybercriminals Exploit Search Results to Steal Credit Card Information
Everyday internet searches, a routine activity for billions, harbor a hidden risk: cybercriminals are increasingly manipulating search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into traps designed to steal credit card details and other sensitive information. This manipulation often involves pushing…
How to Conduct a Cloud Security Assessment
As organizations accelerate their adoption of cloud technologies, the need for robust cloud security has never been more urgent. Cloud environments offer scalability, flexibility, and cost savings, but they also introduce new security challenges that traditional on-premises solutions may not…
Paragon Hard Disk Manager Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation and DoS Attacks
Paragon Software’s widely used Hard Disk Manager (HDM) product line has been found to contain five severe vulnerabilities in its kernel-level driver, BioNTdrv.sys, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM-level access or trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The flaws, now patched, were actively exploited…
Hertz Data Breach Exposes Customer Personal Information to Hackers
The Hertz Corporation has confirmed that sensitive personal information belonging to customers of its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands was compromised after hackers targeted a vendor’s file transfer platform. The breach has sparked concerns about identity theft and privacy, prompting…
The Future of Authentication: Moving Beyond Passwords
Traditional passwords have been the cornerstone of digital security for six decades, but their reign is coming to an end. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and our digital footprints expand, the limitations of password-based authentication including vulnerability to phishing,…