Agency tries to save face as it also pulls essential funding for election security initiatives The US cybersecurity agency is trying to save face by seeking to clear up what it’s calling “inaccurate reporting” after a former senior pentester claimed…
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Blind Eagle Targets Organizations with Weaponized .URL Files to Steal User Hashes
In a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape, APT-C-36, more commonly known as Blind Eagle, has intensified its operations targeting Colombian governmental, financial, and critical infrastructure organizations. Active since 2018, this Advanced Persistent Threat group has recently expanded its arsenal…
A Milestone in Hands-On Cyber Security Training: SecureAcademy’s First Global Cyber Range Challenge
SecureAcademy recently hosted its first-ever Global Cyber Range Challenge, a virtual event designed to provide cyber security students and enthusiasts with real-world, hands-on experience. With participants from 11 countries and 12 academic institutions, the event showcased the power of immersive…
Medusa Ransomware: FBI and CISA Urge Organizations to Act Now to Mitigate Threat
The Medusa ransomware gang continues to present a major threat to the critical infrastructure sector, according to a newly-released joint advisory from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). As…
Speedify VPN Review 2025: Features, Security, and Performance
Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lacking security features and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original…
Guardians of AIoT: Protecting Smart Devices from Data Poisoning
What if the smart thermostat in your home decides that winter is the perfect time for you to experience tropical heat or your self-driving car interprets a stop sign as… The post Guardians of AIoT: Protecting Smart Devices from Data…
DeepSeek can be gently persuaded to spit out malware code
It might need polishing, but a useful find for any budding cybercrooks out there DeepSeek’s flagship R1 model is capable of generating a working keylogger and basic ransomware code, just as long as a techie is on hand to tinker…
Tencent’s AI Chatbot Yuanbao Becomes China’s Most Downloaded iOS App
Tencent’s AI chatbot, Yuanbao, has surpassed DeepSeek to become the most downloaded free app on China’s iOS App Store. The chatbot, launched in May 2024, gained significant traction following Tencent’s integration of DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model in February. This…
Webcam Exploited by Ransomware Group to Circumvent EDR Protections
Researchers at S-RM have discovered an unusual attack method used by the Akira ransomware gang. The Akira ransomware gang utilized an unsecured webcam to conduct encryption attacks against victims’ networks via the use of an unsecured webcam. The attackers…
FBI Warns of Fake Ransom Demands Sent by Mail to US Executives
A new scam is targeting top business leaders in the United States, where criminals are sending letters demanding large ransom payments. Unlike typical ransomware attacks that involve hacking into computer systems, this scheme relies on physical mail. The letters…
GitHub Uncovers New ruby-saml Vulnerabilities Allowing Account Takeover Attacks
Two high-severity security flaws have been disclosed in the open-source ruby-saml library that could allow malicious actors to bypass Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication protections. SAML is an XML-based markup language and open-standard used for exchanging authentication and authorization…
How Do US Privacy Laws Affect You and Your Digital Footprint?
Have you ever wondered who’s keeping tabs on all that personal data we hand out online? You know, those pesky “Accept Cookies” pop-ups or the endless sign-up forms that seem to ask for everything but your childhood pet’s middle name.…
86,000+ Healthcare Staff Records Exposed Due to AWS S3 Misconfiguration
A non-password-protected database belonging to ESHYFT, a New Jersey-based HealthTech company, was recently discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler. The database contained over 86,000 records, amounting to 108.8 GB of sensitive information. This data breach, while not attributed to intentional…
DeepSeek’s Malware-Generation Capabilities Put to Test
Researchers have analyzed the ability of the Chinese gen-AI DeepSeek to create malware such as ransomware and keyloggers. The post DeepSeek’s Malware-Generation Capabilities Put to Test appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Microsoft Finally Patches 2-Year-Old Windows Kernel Security Flaw
Microsoft has released a critical patch for a 2-year-old Windows kernel security vulnerability. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24983, allows attackers to exploit a weakness in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem, leading to an elevation of privilege. The patch comes after…
North Korean Hackers’ Android Malware on Google Play Steals SMS, Call Logs & Screenshots
A sophisticated new Android malware campaign linked to North Korean hackers has been discovered, posing a significant security threat that managed to infiltrate Google’s official Play Store. The spyware, dubbed “KoSpy,” targets Korean and English-speaking users by disguising itself as…
Tenda AC7 Routers Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Root Shell With Malicious Payload
A severe vulnerability in Tenda AC7 Routers running firmware version V15.03.06.44 allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and gain root shell access. The flaw originates from a stack overflow vulnerability in the router’s formSetFirewallCfg function. Attackers can use a…
Meta Warns of FreeType Vulnerability Exploited in Wild to Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical vulnerability in the widely used FreeType font rendering library has been discovered and is reportedly being exploited in the wild, posing a serious security threat to millions of devices across multiple platforms. Security researchers have identified the flaw,…
Blind Eagle Attacking Organizations With Weaponized .url Files To Extract User Hash
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a concerning development as the threat actor group known as Blind Eagle (also tracked as APT-C-36) has launched a sophisticated campaign targeting organizations primarily in South America with a novel attack vector. The group, known…
Beware of North Korean Hackers DocSwap Malware Disguised As Security Document Viewer
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting mobile users in South Korea has been uncovered, with clear links to North Korean threat actors. The malicious application, masquerading as a “Document Viewing Authentication App” (문서열람 인증 앱). This malicious app was identified through…