A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls, tracked as CVE-2024-53704, is now being actively exploited in the wild, cybersecurity firms warn. The surge in attacks follows the public release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code on February 10, 2025, by…
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A Deadly Unserious 419?
Over a decade ago, I was more than a little amused at a 419 message of the “I’ve been hired to assassinate you” sub-category to which my friend and colleague Urban Schrott, then at ESET Ireland, drew my attention, so…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. U.S. CISA adds…
DEF CON 32 – Fitness of Physical Red Teamers
Authors/Presenters: Lucas Rooyakkers & Billy Graydon Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube…
Cybercriminals Intensify Attacks on Password Managers
Cybercriminals are increasingly setting their sights on password managers as a way to infiltrate critical digital accounts. According to Picus Security’s Red Report 2025, which analyzed over a million malware samples from the past year, a quarter (25%) of…
U.S. CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones vulnerabilities…
Rising Robocall Cyber Threat and Essential Protection Strategies
A persistent cybersecurity concern has long been robocall scams. However, recent developments indicate that this type of attack is becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous as a result of these developments. In a recent incident, Telnyx, a provider of Voice…
Apple Patches Zero-Day Flaw allowing Third-Party Access to Locked Devices
Tech giant Apple fixed a vulnerability that “may have been leveraged in a highly sophisticated campaign against specific targeted individuals” in its iOS and iPadOS mobile operating system updates earlier this week. According to the company’s release notes for…
SMS Toll Scam Tricks Victims Into Activating Phishing Links
SMS phishing scams targeting tollway users have been spreading across the U.S., with fraudsters impersonating tolling agencies to steal personal information. These scams typically involve sending text messages claiming the recipient has an unpaid toll balance. Victims are then…
Losing in Love: The $1 billion Romance Scam Industry
Valentine’s day is a great time for many people, however, for many who are lonely because they have lost a loved one, or are single for whatever reason, this can also be a time of depression and a reminder of…
Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug
Threat actors are exploiting a recently disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls. Researchers warn that threat actors are exploiting a recently disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls. The Shadowserver Foundation researchers…
Nearly 10 years after Data and Goliath, Bruce Schneier says: Privacy’s still screwed
‘In 50 years, I think we’ll view these business practices like we view sweatshops today’ Interview It has been nearly a decade since famed cryptographer and privacy expert Bruce Schneier released the book Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to…
What is an encryption backdoor?
Talk of backdoors in encrypted services is once again doing the rounds after reports emerged that the U.K. government is seeking to force Apple to open up iCloud’s end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) device backup offering. Officials were said to be leaning…
Complexity: The Silent Killer of Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity landscape is a complex and ever-evolving ecosystem. At its core lies a fundamental paradox: the more tools we deploy to protect our digital assets, the more complex and… The post Complexity: The Silent Killer of Cybersecurity appeared first…
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Infected with Data-Stealing Malware
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after cybersecurity researchers discovered that they had been infected with data-stealing malware for nearly a year. According to Kaspersky, the malware, named SparkCat, has been active since March…
Understanding the Importance of 5G Edge Security
As technology advances, the volume of data being generated daily has reached unprecedented levels. In 2024 alone, people are expected to create over 147 zettabytes of data. This rapid growth presents major challenges for businesses in terms of processing,…
Confronting the Ransomware Menace: A Critical Look at Payment Practices and Emerging Strategies
Ransomware attacks remain a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with cybercriminals continuously evolving tactics. Despite long-standing advice from cybersecurity experts against paying ransoms, many businesses still opt to pay, hoping… The post Confronting the Ransomware Menace: A Critical Look at…
New Go-Based Malware Exploits Telegram and Use It as C2 Channel
Researchers have identified a new backdoor malware, written in Go programming language, that leverages Telegram as its command-and-control (C2) channel. While the malware appears to still be under development, it is already fully functional and capable of executing various malicious…
The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess
Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes under fire. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Beware of Fake BSOD Delivered by Malicious Python Script
A recently discovered Python script has been flagged as a potential cybersecurity threat due to its use of a clever anti-analysis trick. This script, which has a low detection rate on VirusTotal (4/59), uses the tkinter library to create a…
Android’s New Feature Blocks Fraudsters from Sideloading Apps During Calls
Google is working on a new security feature for Android that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when a phone call is in progress. Specifically, the in-call anti-scammer protections include preventing users from turning on settings to install apps…
The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities
Proper GenAI governance will control and manage the risks associated with NHI growth, bringing equilibrium and balance between security and AI innovation to IT ecosystems. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human…
Elon Musk’s DOGE Website Database Vulnerability Let Anyone Make Entries Directly
A website launched by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been found to have a significant security vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to directly modify its content. The vulnerability discovered by two web development experts arises from the website’s…
Swipe Left on Scams: Cyber Experts Expose Valentine’s Day Fraudsters
This week marks Valentine’s Day 2025! As the popularity of this romantic occasion has grown, so too have the cyber risks associated with dating, gift-giving, and online transactions. We have gathered insights from cybersecurity experts who share their thoughts on…
Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams
Once a conversation starts and a personal connection is established, scammers behind a screen can lure their targets into video call scams utilizing high-quality deepfake technology The post Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams appeared first on Security…
Questions Executives Should Ask About AI
Unpacking AI: Executive Insights & Essential Questions Join us in this special edition of Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today as we dive deep into AI with technology consultant Marcel Gagné and cybersecurity expert John Pinard. We discuss the necessity for…
The Danger of IP Volatility, (Sat, Feb 15th)
What do I mean by “IP volatilityâ€? Today, many organizations use cloud services and micro-services. In such environments, IP addresses assigned to virtual machines or services can often be volatile, meaning they can change or be reassigned to other organizations…
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Top US Election Security…
DOGE.gov Debacle: How a Government Website Went to the Dogs and What It Means for Cybersecurity
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website was left vulnerable to unauthorized edits. This breach exposes critical flaws in government digital infrastructure and highlights the importance of robust security measures, even for seemingly innocuous websites. The post DOGE.gov Debacle: How…
Achieving Independent Control Over Cloud Data
Why is Independent Control Over Cloud Data Necessary? Can organizations truly claim to have complete, independent control over their cloud data? Surprisingly, the answer is often ‘no’. It’s an undeniable fact that the digital transformation wave has changed the game,…
Adaptable Security Measures for Dynamic Clouds
Is Adaptable Security the Future of Cybersecurity in Dynamic Cloud Environments? The need for adaptive and responsive measures in cybersecurity becomes increasingly paramount. Within these shifting terrains, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are playing a pivotal role. But what exactly is the…
If you dread a Microsoft Teams invite, just wait until it turns out to be a Russian phish
Roses aren’t cheap, violets are dear, now all your access token are belong to Vladimir Digital thieves – quite possibly Kremlin-linked baddies – have been emailing out bogus Microsoft Teams meeting invites to trick victims in key government and business…
SonicWall firewalls now under attack: Patch ASAP or risk intrusion via your SSL VPN
Roses are red, violets are blue, CVE-2024-53704 is perfect for a ransomware crew Miscreants are actively abusing a high-severity authentication bypass bug in unpatched internet-facing SonicWall firewalls following the public release of proof-of-concept exploit code.… This article has been indexed…
RansomHub: The New King of Ransomware? Targeted 600 Firms in 2024
RansomHub emerges as a major ransomware threat in 2024, targeting 600 organizations after ALPHV and LockBit disruptions. Group-IB… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: RansomHub: The New…
U.S. CISA adds SimpleHelp flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SimpleHelp vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a SimpleHelp vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-57727, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. At the end…
Week in Review: CISA officials furloughed, DeepSeek’s weak security, Cairncross as cyberdirector
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Doug Mayer, vp, CISO, WCG Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls…
How to restrict Amazon S3 bucket access to a specific IAM role
February 14, 2025: This post was updated with the recommendation to restrict S3 bucket access to an IAM role by using the aws:PrincipalArn condition key instead of the aws:userid condition key. April 2, 2021: In the section “Granting cross-account bucket…
Why EPSS is a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity Risk Management
Having served on the MITRE.org CVE (OVAL) advisory board, I have spent years analyzing vulnerabilities and how they impact global cybersecurity. The challenge has always been prioritization—how do we determine… The post Why EPSS is a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity Risk…
SailPoint IPO Signals Bright Spot for Cybersecurity
In a signal move for the cybersecurity sector, identity and access management (IAM) vendor SailPoint has made its return to public markets. The post SailPoint IPO Signals Bright Spot for Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Delinea Extends Scope of Identity Management Platform
Delinea this week updated its platform for managing identities to add a vault for storing managing credentials, analytic tools for tracking user behavior and a framework for automating the management of the lifecycle of an identity from onboarding to offboarding.…
New “whoAMI” Attack Exploits AWS AMI Name Confusion for Remote Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new type of name confusion attack called whoAMI that allows anyone who publishes an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) with a specific name to gain code execution within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) account. “If executed…
Perplexity just made AI research crazy cheap—what that means for the industry
Perplexity AI launches free Deep Research tool that matches $75,000/month enterprise AI capabilities, forcing OpenAI and Google to justify premium pricing while scoring higher on key benchmarks. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original…
9 Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solutions for 2025
Explore the top next-generation firewall solutions. Assess features and pricing to discover the ideal NGFW solution for your needs. The post 9 Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solutions for 2025 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
China-linked APT Salt Typhoon breached telecoms by exploiting Cisco router flaws
China-linked APT Salt Typhoon has breached more U.S. telecommunications providers via unpatched Cisco IOS XE network devices. China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon is still targeting telecommunications providers worldwide, and according to a new report published by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group,…
Lazarus Group Infostealer Malwares Attacking Developers In New Campaign
The notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been linked to a sophisticated campaign targeting software developers. This campaign involves the use of infostealer malware, designed to steal sensitive information from developers’ systems. The attack…
Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware Side Hustle
A Chinese threat actor who targeted an Asian software company used the same toolset for the ransomware attack that was found in multiple cyberespionage incidents, leaving Symantec analysts to believe the hacker was a Chinese spy who used the malicious…
N. Korean Hackers Suspected in DEEP#DRIVE Attacks Against S. Korea
A phishing attack dubbed DEEP#DRIVE is targeting South Korean entities, with thousands already affected. North Korean hackers from… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: N. Korean Hackers…
XELERA Ransomware Attacking Job Seekers With Weaponized Word Documents
Job seekers have become the target of a sophisticated ransomware campaign in a recent cybersecurity threat, and this campaign dubbed as “XELERA.” This campaign uses fake job offers from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to lure victims into opening…
12 Million Zacks accounts leaked by cybercriminal
A cybercriminal stole a reported 12 million data records on Zacks’ customers and clients. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 12 Million Zacks accounts leaked by cybercriminal
Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum
Just meet me at the ADP: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Andy Biggs got no love for the United Kingdom The post Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Lazarus Group Deploys Marstech1 JavaScript Implant in Targeted Developer Attacks
The North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been linked to a previously undocumented JavaScript implant named Marstech1 as part of limited targeted attacks against developers. The active operation has been dubbed Marstech Mayhem by SecurityScorecard, with…
Meta confirms ‘Project Waterworth,’ a global subsea cable project spanning 50,000 kilometers
Back in November, we broke the news that Meta — owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with billions of users accounting for 10% of all fixed and 22% of all mobile traffic — was close to announcing work on a…
Virginia Attorney General’s Office Struck by Cyberattack Targeting Attorneys’ Computer Systems
The chief deputy attorney general of the agency sent an email on Wednesday that said nearly all of is computer systems were offline. The post Virginia Attorney General’s Office Struck by Cyberattack Targeting Attorneys’ Computer Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Azul Achieves DORA Compliance
In December Azul announced that the integrated risk management practices for its OpenJDK solutions fully support the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) provisions. The stability, resilience and integrity of Azul’s solution not only ensure DORA…
Meta confirms ‘Project Waterworth,’ a global subsea cable project spanning 50,000km
Back in November, we broke the news that Meta — owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with billions of users accounting for 10% of all fixed and 22% of all mobile traffic — was close to announcing work on a…
Introducing the AWS Trust Center
We’re launching the AWS Trust Center, a new online resource that shares how we approach securing your assets in the cloud. The AWS Trust Center is a window into our security practices, compliance programs, and data protection controls that demonstrates…
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at Boskone 62 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, which runs from February 14-16, 2025. My talk is at 4:00 PM ET on the 15th. I’m…
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid the Care Dog
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a pediatric care dog named “Squid.” Blog moderation policy. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Friday Squid Blogging: Squid the Care Dog
Global Crackdown on Phobos Ransomware, Two Arrested
A major international police operation has resulted in the arrest of two individuals suspected of carrying out ransomware attacks worldwide. The operation also led to the takedown of dark web platforms associated with a notorious cybercrime group. Suspects Arrested…
vCISOs are in high demand
Regardless of job title, 92% of executives stated they had some degree of confidence in their organization’s ability to meet compliance requirements and tackle advanced threats with current staff and tools, but confidence levels differed across leadership roles, according to…
ClearML and Nvidia vulns
Cisco Talos’ Vulnerability Discovery & Research team recently disclosed two vulnerabilities in ClearML and four vulnerabilities in Nvidia. The vulnerabilities mentioned in this blog post have been patched by their respective vendors, all in adherence to Cisco’s third-party vulnerability disclosure…
QuSecure Secures Additional Series A Funding to Advance Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions
QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, has secured additional funding, bringing its Series A round to $28 million. Led by Two Bear Capital with participation from Accenture Ventures, the investment will accelerate product development, expand…
Scammers Exploit JFK Files Release with Malware and Phishing
Veriti Research reported a developing cyber threat campaign centred around the declassification and release of the RFK, MLK… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Scammers Exploit JFK…
Lazarus Group Using New Malware Tactic To Attack Developers Globally
The notorious Lazarus Group in a recent escalation of cyber threats linked to North Korea, has unveiled a sophisticated new tactic to target developers worldwide. This campaign, dubbed “Operation Marstech Mayhem,” involves the deployment of an advanced malware implant known…
EarthKapre APT Drops Weaponized PDF to Compromise Windows Systems
A highly sophisticated cyber espionage group known as EarthKapre, also referred to as RedCurl, has been identified targeting private-sector organizations, particularly those in the Law Firms & Legal Services industry. The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) uncovered the group’s recent…
Mobile security alert as Google App Store apps start scanning for screenshot Seed Phrases
Over the years, we have witnessed numerous applications scanning smartphones for intelligence, extracting data, and transferring it to remote servers. However, cybercriminals appear to have taken their tactics a step further. Recent findings indicate that hackers have now developed malicious…
Chinese Threat Group conducting espionage found moonlighting with ransomware
For years, cyber threat actors have been launching attacks to spread malware and deploy tools for intelligence gathering, often driven by financial motives. However, a recent development has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers—state-sponsored hackers assigned to espionage operations are…
ARM Shares Rise Amid Report Meta Will Purchase Its First Chip
British chip designer ARM Holdings is reportedly developing its own chip, and Meta is one of its first customers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ARM Shares Rise Amid Report Meta Will Purchase Its…
UK Government Partners Anthropic AI To Improve Public Services
Anthropic confirms Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with UK government to explore use of AI to improve public services This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Government Partners Anthropic AI To Improve Public Services
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate International Companies To Plant Backdoors on Systems
North Korean IT workers have been infiltrating international companies by securing remote positions under false identities. This tactic not only violates international sanctions but also poses significant cybersecurity risks, including data theft and the installation of backdoors on compromised systems.…
New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability
MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, addressing emerging risks, and seizing new opportunities. AI comes of age: risks, rewards,…
FBI Alerts Users of Surge in Gmail AI Phishing Attacks
Phishing scams have been around for many years, but they are now more sophisticated than ever due to the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). As reported in the Hoxhunt Phishing Trends Report, AI-based phishing attacks have increased dramatically since…
Virtual Credit Cards: How They Work, Benefits, and Security Features
Virtual credit cards are digital versions of traditional credit cards, designed to enhance security in online transactions. Instead of using a physical card number, they generate a unique number for each purchase, reducing the risk of data breaches and…
2FA Under Attack as Astaroth Phishing Kit Spreads
Astaroth is the latest phishing tool discovered by cybercriminals. It has advanced capabilities that allow it to circumvent security measures such as two-factor authentication (2FA) when used against it. In January 2025, Astaroth made its public debut across multiple…
Securing the Modern Workplace: Balancing Safety, Trust, and Productivity
The modern workplace is a hub of activity — employees balancing hybrid schedules, visitors coming and going, and critical operations running on interconnected systems. With this dynamic environment comes a growing challenge: how do businesses ensure both physical safety and…
Project management with Scrum (with Podcast)
They can’t mix, can they? Seems like a contradiction to talk about classical project management and the best agile software development methodology ? But let me ask you this: ever feel like traditional project management is great for mapping out…
Maximizing Security Through Hardware
Organizations are continually balancing seamless user experiences and implementing robust defenses against evolving threats. Passwords, as the first line of defense, remain a primary vulnerability, often exploited due to poor… The post Maximizing Security Through Hardware appeared first on Cyber…
Sean Cairncross is Trump Nominee for National Cyber Director
Former RNC official Sean Cairncross has been nominated for the post of National Cyber Director to streamline the US cybersecurity strategy. The post Sean Cairncross is Trump Nominee for National Cyber Director appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Ransomware Roundup – Lynx
Get insights into the Lynx ransomware, which is considered the successor to the INC ransomware. This double-extortion ransomware has threatened more than 90 organizations worldwide, including those in the healthcare and energy sectors. Learn more. This article has been…
Critical PostgreSQL bug tied to zero-day attack on US Treasury
High-complexity bug unearthed by infoseccers, as Rapid7 probes exploit further A high-severity SQL injection bug in the PostgreSQL interactive tool was exploited alongside the zero-day used to break into the US Treasury in December, researchers say.… This article has been…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat
Check out best practices for preventing buffer overflow attacks. Plus, Europol offers best practices for banks to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. Meanwhile, an informal Tenable poll looks at cloud security challenges. And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime…
Threat actors are using legitimate Microsoft feature to compromise M365 accounts
Suspected Russian threat actors have been taking advantage of Microsoft Device Code Authentication to trick targets into granting them access to their Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. “While Device Code Authentication attacks are not new, they appear to have been rarely…
Russian Hackers Target Microsoft 365 Accounts with Device Code Phishing
Volexity highlighted how Russian nation-state actors are stealing Microsoft device authentication codes to compromise accounts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian Hackers Target Microsoft 365 Accounts with Device Code Phishing
Netwrix Privilege Secure Enhances Remote Access Security by Eliminating VPN Dependencies
Netwrix, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions focused on data and identity threat protection, has introduced a new component to its Netwrix Privilege Secure platform. This enhancement streamlines secure remote access for distributed teams and external vendors, reinforcing identity-based access…
Apache Fineract SQL Injection Vulnerability Let Inject Malicious Data
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Apache Fineract, an open-source core banking software widely used for financial services. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-32838, affects versions 1.4 through 1.9 and has been classified as important, with a CVSS…
NVIDIA Container Toolkit Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Code
NVIDIA has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability in its NVIDIA Container Toolkit and NVIDIA GPU Operator, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and gain access to the host file system. This vulnerability…
CISA Releases 20 ICS Advisories Detailing Vulnerabilities & Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released twenty new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, aimed at addressing critical vulnerabilities in industrial systems. The advisories cover a wide range of ICS products from prominent vendors such as Siemens, ORing,…
Beware of Malicious Browser Updates That Installs SocGholish Malware
Cyber threats have evolved significantly in recent years, with malicious actors employing sophisticated tactics to compromise user systems. One such threat is the SocGholish malware, which has been actively distributed through fake browser updates since 2017. This malware campaign exploits…
Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT—and Improving the Human Condition
In the latest edition of “Rising Tides” we talk with Lesley Carhart, Technical Director of Incident Response at Dragos. The post Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT—and Improving the Human Condition appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Lazarus Group Targets Developers Worldwide with New Malware Tactic
North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored cybercriminal organization, has launched a sophisticated global campaign targeting software developers and cryptocurrency users. Dubbed Operation Marstech Mayhem, this operation leverages the group’s latest implant, “Marstech1,” to infiltrate the software supply chain and exfiltrate…
SocGholish Malware Dropped from Hacked Web Pages using Weaponized ZIP Files
A recent wave of cyberattacks leveraging the SocGholish malware framework has been observed using compromised websites to deliver malicious ZIP files disguised as legitimate browser updates. This campaign, active since at least 2017, continues to exploit unsuspecting users by embedding…
Fake BSOD Attack Launched via Malicious Python Script
A peculiar malicious Python script has surfaced, employing an unusual and amusing anti-analysis trick to mimic a fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The script, which has a low detection rate of 4/59 on VirusTotal (SHA256: d716c2edbcdb76c6a6d31b21f154fee7e0f8613617078b69da69c8f4867c9534), drew the attention…
Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes
The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes
AI and Civil Service Purges
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s chaotic approach to reform is upending government operations. Critical functions have been halted, tens of thousands of federal staffers are being encouraged to resign, and congressional mandates are being disregarded. The next phase: The Department…
Meta Paid Out Over $2.3 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024
Meta received close to 10,000 vulnerability reports and paid out over $2.3 million in bug bounty rewards in 2024. The post Meta Paid Out Over $2.3 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Lexmark issues warning about critical security vulnerabilities in printer software
Lexmark has published several security warnings about recently disclosed vulnerabilities in Lexmark print software and firmware. Patches are provided and customers are asked to update their devices and software immediately to protect […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
It’s Time to Move Beyond Awareness Training: Why Readiness Is the New Standard for Cybersecurity
For years, cybersecurity training programs have been stuck in the same rut: entertaining videos, knowledge-heavy lectures, and phishing tests that feel more like public shaming than skill-building. It’s time for a radical shift. The world has evolved and so have…
TikTok Returns To Apple, Google Stores In US
TikTok returns to app stores of both Apple and Google in the United States, after Donald Trump delayed ban enforcement until 5 April This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Returns To Apple, Google…
REF7707 Hackers Target Windows & Linux Systems with FINALDRAFT Malware
Elastic Security Labs has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign, tracked as REF7707, targeting entities across South America and Southeast Asia. Central to this operation is the deployment of a novel malware family named FINALDRAFT, which has been engineered to exploit…
North Korean IT Workers Penetrate Global Firms to Install System Backdoors
In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, North Korean IT operatives have infiltrated global companies, posing as remote workers to introduce system backdoors and exfiltrate sensitive data. These activities, which generate critical revenue for the heavily sanctioned regime, also pose…