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ShadowV2 Botnet Infects AWS Docker Containers to Launch DDoS Campaign

Darktrace’s latest investigation uncovered a novel campaign that blends traditional malware with modern DevOps technology. At the center of this operation lies a Python-based command-and-control (C2) framework hosted on GitHub CodeSpaces. The threat actors leverage a multi-stage Docker deployment initiated…

Cloudflare mitigates largest-ever DDoS attack at 22.2 Tbps

Cloudflare blocked a new record-breaking DDoS attack peaking at 22.2 Tbps and 10.6 billion packets per second. Cloudflare announced it has mitigated a new record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at a record-breaking 22.2 terabits per second (Tbps) and…

Building a stronger SOC through AI augmentation

In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Bramble, Director of Threat Detection and Response at OpenText, discusses how SOC teams are gaining value from AI in detecting and prioritizing threats. By learning what “normal” looks like across users and systems,…

New “YiBackdoor” Malware Lets Hackers Run Commands and Steal Data

Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have identified a sophisticated new malware strain dubbed YiBackdoor, first detected in June 2025. This emerging threat represents a significant evolution in backdoor technology, sharing substantial code similarities with established malware families IcedID and Latrodectus.…

Building AI responsibly from day one

In this Help Net Security video, David Hardoon, Global Head of AI Enablement at Standard Chartered, discusses the role of ethics and safety in AI development. He explains why principles like fairness, accountability, and transparency must be built into AI…

Feel Relieved with Autonomous Secrets Rotation

How Can Autonomous Secrets Rotation Alleviate Security Concerns? Imagine where security breaches are no longer a looming threat to your organization’s sensitive data. For many cybersecurity professionals, this dream scenario is becoming a reality with the implementation of autonomous secrets…