Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new account takeover (ATO) campaign that leverages an open-source penetration testing framework called TeamFiltration to breach Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) user accounts. The activity, codenamed UNK_SneakyStrike by Proofpoint, has affected over 80,000…
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Former Black Basta Members Use Microsoft Teams and Python Scripts in 2025 Attacks
Former members tied to the Black Basta ransomware operation have been observed sticking to their tried-and-tested approach of email bombing and Microsoft Teams phishing to establish persistent access to target networks. “Recently, attackers have introduced Python script execution alongside these…
295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has warned of a “coordinated brute-force activity” targeting Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces. The company said it observed a surge in brute-force and login attempts on June 5, 2025, an indication that they could be deliberate efforts…
Why DNS Security Is Your First Defense Against Cyber Attacks?
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, much of the focus is placed on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection. While these tools are essential, one critical layer often goes overlooked: the Domain Name System (DNS). As the starting point of nearly every…
INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure
INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants. The joint action, codenamed Operation Secure, took place between January and April 2025, and involved law…
How to Build a Lean Security Model: 5 Lessons from River Island
In today’s security landscape, budgets are tight, attack surfaces are sprawling, and new threats emerge daily. Maintaining a strong security posture under these circumstances without a large team or budget can be a real challenge. Yet lean security models are…
SinoTrack GPS Devices Vulnerable to Remote Vehicle Control via Default Passwords
Two security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in SinoTrack GPS devices that could be exploited to control certain remote functions on connected vehicles and even track their locations. “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles…
Microsoft Patches 67 Vulnerabilities Including WEBDAV Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
Microsoft has released patches to fix 67 security flaws, including one zero-day bug in Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WEBDAV) that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 67 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical and…
Researchers Uncover 20+ Configuration Risks, Including Five CVEs, in Salesforce Industry Cloud
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered over 20 configuration-related risks affecting Salesforce Industry Cloud (aka Salesforce Industries), exposing sensitive data to unauthorized internal and external parties. The weaknesses affect various components like FlexCards, Data Mappers, Integration Procedures (IProcs), Data Packs, OmniOut, and…
Adobe Releases Patch Fixing 254 Vulnerabilities, Closing High-Severity Security Gaps
Adobe on Tuesday pushed security updates to address a total of 254 security flaws impacting its software products, a majority of which affect Experience Manager (AEM). Of the 254 flaws, 225 reside in AEM, impacting AEM Cloud Service (CS) as…