Analyzing malware has become increasingly challenging, especially with the growing popularity of programming languages like Golang. Golang, or Go, has captivated developers for its extensive features but has also proven to be an attractive choice for malware authors, thanks to…
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The Evolution of Smishing: 3 Ways to Detect and Prevent Attacks
Smishing has evolved dramatically in recent years, with increased attack frequency and a much higher quality of the fraudulent landing pages. The post The Evolution of Smishing: 3 Ways to Detect and Prevent Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Beware fake AutoCAD, SketchUp sites dropping malware
Malware peddlers are saddling users with the TookPS downloader and the Lapmon and TeviRat backdoors via malicious sites that mimic official ones and ostensibly offer legitimate software for download, Kaspersky researchers have warned. Malicious websites (Source: Kaspersky) The list of…
Verizon Call Filter App Vulnerability Exposed Call Log Data of Customers
A vulnerability in Verizon’s Call Filter app for iOS has been discovered, allowing unauthorized access to customer call logs. This flaw allowed any individual with the requisite technical knowledge to retrieve incoming call data—complete with timestamps—for any Verizon phone number,…
Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Flaws Allowed Attackers to Gain Admin Access
Cisco has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility software, identified as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440, which could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to gain administrative access or collect sensitive information from compromised systems. These flaws, rated with a severity score…
Customer info allegedly stolen from Royal Mail, Samsung via compromised supplier
Stamp it out: Infostealer malware at German outfit may be culprit Britain’s Royal Mail is investigating after a crew calling itself GHNA claimed it has put 144GB of the delivery giant’s data up for sale, perhaps after acquiring it with…
Data Breaches and ransomware remain top concerns on World Cloud Security Day
For those unfamiliar with World Cloud Security Day, here’s a brief yet essential overview. Celebrated annually on April 3rd, this day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of implementing strong security measures to combat the rising cyber threats…
Gootloader Malware Attacking Users Via Google Search Ads Using Weaponized Documents
The notorious Gootloader malware has reemerged with evolved tactics, now leveraging Google Search advertisements to target users seeking legal document templates. This sophisticated campaign specifically promotes “free” legal templates, primarily non-disclosure agreements, through sponsored search results that appear legitimate to…
7 ways to get C-suite buy-in on that new cybersecurity tool
You’re in the middle of a sprint, juggling deadlines, debugging code, fine-tuning pipelines, and then it happens—you stumble across the perfect cybersecurity tool. It promises to eliminate secrets in logs, reduce risks in CI/CD pipelines, and save countless hours chasing…
New Triada Trojan comes preinstalled on Android devices
A new Triada trojan variant comes preinstalled on Android devices, stealing data on setup, warn researchers from Kaspersky. Kaspersky researchers discovered a new Triada trojan variant preinstalled on thousands of Android devices, enabling data theft upon setup. Kaspersky detected 2,600+ infections…
Cybercriminals exfiltrate data in just three days
In 56% of Sophos managed detection and response (MDR) and incident response (IR) cases, attackers gained initial access to networks by exploiting external remote services, including edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, and by leveraging valid accounts. Compromised credentials…
Building a cybersecurity strategy that survives disruption
Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Attackers are moving quicker, disruptions happen all the time, and many security plans built for more predictable times just can’t keep up. With everything from ransomware to geopolitical threats to cloud slip-ups hitting…
Europol Dismantles Kidflix With 72,000 CSAM Videos Seized in Major Operation
In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations, authorities have dismantled Kidflix, a streaming platform that offered child sexual abuse material (CSAM). “A total of 1.8 million users worldwide logged on to the platform between April 2022 and March…
Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign
Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration. “This tactic ensures that only valid card data is sent…
Review: Zero to Engineer
Zero to Engineer is a practical guide for anyone looking to launch a career in information technology without a traditional college degree. The book draws from the author’s unlikely journey – from being expelled from high school to earning six…
Open-source malware doubles, data exfiltration attacks dominate
There’s been a notable shift in the types of threats targeting software developers, with a total of 17,954 open source malware packages identified in Q1 2025, according to Sonatype. Quarterly breakdown (Source: Sonatype) The Q1 figure represents a significant decrease…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9392, (Thu, Apr 3rd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, April 3rd, 2025…
Exploring Statistical Measures to Predict URLs as Legitimate or Intrusive [Guest Diary], (Wed, Apr 2nd)
[This is a Guest Diary by Gregory Weber, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Exploring Statistical Measures to Predict URLs…
How to Recover Deleted Photos from an iPhone
Accidentally deleted some photos from your iPhone? You’re definitely not alone; most iPhone users have done it at… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: How to…
AI Protection: Securing The New Attack Frontier
We’re amidst a paradigm shift in society where many product verticals are being reimagined through an ‘AI-first’ architecture. An AI-first architecture is one where much of the core business logic is driven by AI, and the product is architected to…