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IBM Security Verify Access Flaws Let Remote Attackers Access Sensitive Data
IBM has issued an urgent security bulletin addressing a slew of vulnerabilities impacting IBM Verify Identity Access and IBM Security Verify Access. These flaws span across critical dependencies and internal mechanisms, exposing organizations to risks ranging from remote data theft…
Timeshare owners warned to watch out for cartel-linked scams
Authorities warn that Mexican drug cartels are targeting timeshare owners with advance-fee fraud. Here’s what to watch for. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Timeshare owners warned to watch out for cartel-linked scams
US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking
The APT28 threat group exploited vulnerable TP-Link and MikroTik routers to conduct adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. The post US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Generative AI Expanding Capabilities of Fraud and Social Engineering Attacks
In the past, the quiet integration of generative artificial intelligence into financial systems has been framed as a story of optimizing and scaling. However, in the digital banking industry, generative AI is now being rewritten in terms that are…
Masjesu Botnet Targets Routers in Commercial DDoS Attacks
Hackers are abusing the Masjesu botnet to run high-volume DDoS-for-hire attacks against routers, gateways, and other exposed IoT infrastructure, turning everyday network hardware into commercial attack firepower. Operating quietly since early 2023 and still active in 2026, Masjesu (also known as XorBot)…
Iranian cyber activity hits US energy, water, and government networks
U.S. government agencies on Tuesday warned American organizations about ongoing cyber activity targeting OT and PLC devices, including those manufactured by Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley, across multiple critical infrastructure sectors. The activity has been attributed to Iranian-affiliated APT actors seeking…
US Thwarts DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by Russian APT28 Hackers
The FBI deployed a method to unplug US-based routers compromised by APT28 from the threat actor’s malicious network This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Thwarts DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by Russian APT28 Hackers
New Lua-based malware “LucidRook” observed in targeted attacks against Taiwanese organizations
Cisco Talos uncovered a cluster of activity we track as UAT-10362 conducting spear-phishing campaigns against Taiwanese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and suspected universities to deliver a newly identified malware family, “LucidRook.” This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: New Lua-based malware…
NHS Scotland-linked domains caught serving pr0n and dodgy sports streams
Two practice web addresses appear to have been compromised Multiple domains belonging to Scottish healthcare providers have been hijacked and are now pushing links to adult content and illegal sports streams, according to a researcher.… This article has been indexed…
How to prepare for SOC 2 penetration testing
For organisations working towards SOC 2, penetration testing is often one of the more visible and scrutinised components of the audit process. While SOC 2 is not prescriptive in how controls must be implemented, it does require clear evidence that…
Chaos malware expands from routers to Linux cloud servers
Chaos, Go-based malware first documented by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, has historically targeted routers and edge devices. A new variant observed in March 2026 shows the malware operating against misconfigured Linux cloud servers, a category of infrastructure the botnet had…
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Flaws Across Major Systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic announced a new cybersecurity initiative called Project Glasswing that will use a preview version of its new frontier model, Claude Mythos, to find and address security vulnerabilities. The model will be used by a small set of organizations, including Amazon Web Services, Apple,…
Claude Discovers Apache ActiveMQ Bug Hidden for 13 Years
Anthropic’s Claude AI has helped researchers find a vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Classic This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Claude Discovers Apache ActiveMQ Bug Hidden for 13 Years
New ClickFix Attack Uses Node.js Malware via Tor to Steal Crypto
Netskope Threat Labs report a new ClickFix attack using fake CAPTCHAs to deploy Tor-backed NodeJS malware and drain crypto wallets on Windows. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original…
GreyNoise Launches C2 Detection for Exploited Edge Devices
GreyNoise has introduced a new capability, C2 Detection, to identify compromised edge devices such as firewalls, routers, and VPN systems assets that are increasingly targeted but often lack visibility in traditional security tools. Unlike endpoints, these devices rarely generate alerts when…
Docker Authorization Bypass Flaw Exposed Hosts to Potential Attackers
A high-severity security vulnerability has been discovered in Docker Engine, exposing hosts to potential authorization bypass attacks. Tracked as CVE-2026-34040, the flaw allows attackers to evade authorization plugins (AuthZ) by manipulating API request bodies. While the base likelihood of exploitation…
Multiple OpenSSL Flaws Expose Sensitive Data in RSA KEM Handling
A newly disclosed flaw in OpenSSL could allow attackers to access sensitive data stored in application memory. Tracked as CVE-2026-31790, this moderate-severity vulnerability affects the handling of RSA Key Encapsulation Mechanism (KEM) RSASVE encapsulation. OpenSSL issued the security advisory on…
Top 10 Best Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Providers in 2026
In the digital realm of 2026, the traditional password stands as a flimsy barrier against an onslaught of sophisticated cyber threats. From phishing campaigns and credential stuffing to ever-evolving malware, attackers are relentlessly targeting the weakest link in cybersecurity: single-factor…
Financial cyberthreats in 2025 and the outlook for 2026
In this report, Kaspersky experts share their insights into the 2025 financial threat landscape, including regional statistics and trends in phishing, PC malware, and infostealers. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Financial cyberthreats in 2025…