The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DOGE’s…
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Cases of China-Backed Spy Groups Using Ransomware Come to Light
Cyberattacks detected by Trend Micro and Orange Cyberdefense find hackers using malware linked to China-backed groups and ransomware, adding more evidence that nation-state cyberespionage groups are also now using ransomware and further blurring the line between the two. The post…
Patch Now: Check Point Research Explains Shadow Pad, NailaoLocker, and its Protection
A newly identified threat activity cluster leveraged the already-patched Check Point vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 (fixed in May 2024) to deploy ShadowPad. Reports indicate that, in a small number of cases, this initial infection also resulted in the deployment of NailaoLocker ransomware.…
Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4B
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Bridewell and I-TRACING Form Strategic Partnership
Today, I-TRACING and Bridewell, have announced a strategic partnership to create a strategic partnership to create the leading independent European cyber security services provider. The partnership is backed by the founders and managing partners of I-TRACING—Theodore Vrangos, Michel Vujicic, and…
How DDoS Attacks Work and How You Can Protect Your Business From Them
Learn how DDoS attacks are executed, their impact, and effective strategies for detection and prevention to protect your network and applications. The post How DDoS Attacks Work and How You Can Protect Your Business From Them appeared first on Security…
From log analysis to rule creation: How AWS Network Firewall automates domain-based security for outbound traffic
When it comes to controlling incoming (ingress) and outgoing (egress) network traffic, organizations typically focus heavily on inbound traffic controls—carefully restricting what traffic can enter their network perimeter. However, this approach addresses only inbound security challenges. Modern applications rely heavily…
SPAWNCHIMERA Malware Exploits Ivanti Buffer Overflow Vulnerability by Applying a Critical Fix
In a recent development, the SPAWNCHIMERA malware family has been identified exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability CVE-2025-0282 in Ivanti Connect Secure, as confirmed by JPCERT/CC. This vulnerability, disclosed in January 2025, had already been actively exploited since late December 2024,…
Check Point Research Explains Shadow Pad, NailaoLocker, and its Protection
A newly identified threat activity cluster leveraged the already-patched Check Point vulnerability CVE-2024-24919 (fixed in May 2024) to deploy ShadowPad. Reports indicate that, in a small number of cases, this initial infection also resulted in the deployment of NailaoLocker ransomware.…
Fake job offers target software developers with infostealers
A North Korea-aligned activity cluster tracked by ESET as DeceptiveDevelopment drains victims’ crypto wallets and steals their login details from web browsers and password managers This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Fake job offers target…
Don’t Miss Out: 15 Months of Powerful Cyber Protection and Backup for Only $30
Enjoy your time online worry-free when you have multiple layers of powerful protection on up to five devices. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Don’t Miss Out: 15 Months of Powerful Cyber Protection…
Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4 billion
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
ACRStealer Malware Abuses Google Docs as C2 to Steal Login Credentials
The ACRStealer malware, an infostealer disguised as illegal software such as cracks and keygens, has seen a significant increase in its distribution since the beginning of 2025. Initially distributed in limited volumes in mid-2024, this malware has now gained traction,…
NSA Allegedly Hacked Northwestern Polytechnical University, China Claims
Chinese cybersecurity entities have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of orchestrating a cyberattack on Northwestern Polytechnical University, a prominent Chinese institution specializing in aerospace and defense research. The allegations, published by organizations such as Qihoo 360 and the…
Sitevision Auto-Generated Password Vulnerability Lets Hackers Steal Signing Key
A significant vulnerability in Sitevision CMS, versions 10.3.1 and earlier, has been identified, allowing attackers to extract private keys used for signing SAML authentication requests. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-35202, stems from the use of a Java keystore accessible via…
What is a network packet?
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ACRStealer Malware Exploiting Google Docs as C2 To Steal Login Credentials
A newly identified malware variant dubbed ACRStealer has been observed leveraging Google Docs as a command-and-control (C2) server to bypass traditional security defenses and harvest sensitive login credentials. This sophisticated attack vector exploits the trusted reputation of Google’s infrastructure to…
China Claim That NSA Allegedly Hacked Northwestern Polytechnical University
Chinese cybersecurity authorities have alleged that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) breached Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), a leading institution in aerospace and defense research, in a multi-year cyber espionage campaign. According to joint reports published on February 18, 2025,…
EFF at RightsCon 2025
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> EFF is delighted to be attending RightsCon again—this year hosted in Taipei, Taiwan between 24-27 February. RightsCon provides an opportunity for human rights experts, technologists, activists, and…
Data Leak Exposes TopSec’s Role in China’s Censorship-as-a-Service Operations
An analysis of a data leak from a Chinese cybersecurity company TopSec has revealed that it likely offers censorship-as-a-service solutions to prospective customers, including a state-owned enterprise in the country. Founded in 1995, TopSec ostensibly offers services such as Endpoint…