Key Takeaways Case Summary This intrusion began near the end of January 2024 when the user downloaded and executed a file using the same name (setup_wm.exe) and executable icon, as … Read More This article has been indexed from The…
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Smiths Group Scrambling to Restore Systems Following Cyberattack
Engineering firm Smiths Group has disclosed a cyberattack that forced it to take some systems offline and activate business continuity plans. The post Smiths Group Scrambling to Restore Systems Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
DeepSeek’s Deep Risks: What You Need to Know | Grip Security
Get educated on the security risks of DeepSeek. From data privacy concerns to compliance threats, learn how to stay secure while enabling safe AI adoption. The post DeepSeek’s Deep Risks: What You Need to Know | Grip Security appeared first…
New SLAP & FLOP Attacks Expose Apple M-Series Chips to Speculative Execution Exploits
A team of security researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum has demonstrated two new side-channel attacks targeting Apple silicon that could be exploited to leak sensitive information from web browsers like Safari and Google Chrome. The…
AI in Cybersecurity: What’s Effective and What’s Not – Insights from 200 Experts
Curious about the buzz around AI in cybersecurity? Wonder if it’s just a shiny new toy in the tech world or a serious game changer? Let’s unpack this together in a not-to-be-missed webinar that goes beyond the hype to explore…
Breakout Time Accelerates 22% as Cyber-Attacks Speed Up
ReliaQuest warns threat actor innovation and infostealer activity helped to accelerate breakout time by 22% in 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Breakout Time Accelerates 22% as Cyber-Attacks Speed Up
Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate
Government agencies and privacy watchdogs have started investigating the Chinese AI chatbot provider over data privacy concerns This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate
Windows CLFS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability CVE-2024-49138 – PoC Released
A recently disclosed Windows kernel-level vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49138, has raised significant security concerns in the cybersecurity community. Leveraging a buffer overflow vulnerability within the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, showcasing the critical risks…
Hackers Attacking Windows, macOS, and Linux systems With SparkRAT
Researchers have uncovered new developments in SparkRAT operations, shedding light on its persistent use in malicious campaigns targeting macOS users and government organizations. The findings, detailed in a recent report, underscore the evolving tactics of threat actors leveraging SparkRAT’s modular…
New Aquabot Malware Actively Exploiting Mitel SIP phones injection vulnerability
Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has uncovered a novel variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware, dubbed Aquabotv3, actively targeting Mitel SIP phones via a critical vulnerability. This marks the third observed iteration of Aquabot, which now showcases unique…
API Vulnerabilities Surge 1,025%, Threatening AI Security (PDF)
Wallarm’s 2025 API ThreatStats Report exposes a startling rise in AI-focused attacks, with researchers tracking 439 AI-related CVEs in 2024—a 1,025% jump over the previous year. Almost all of these exploits 99% involve weak or poorly configured APIs. Injection flaws,…
New Aquabot Malware Attacking Mitel SIP To Inject Commands
A new variant of the Mirai-based malware, dubbed Aquabotv3, has been identified by the Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT). This malware is actively exploiting a command injection vulnerability in Mitel SIP phones to execute malicious commands and propagate…
Rockwell Patches Critical, High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Several Products
Rockwell Automation has released six new security advisories to inform customers about several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. The post Rockwell Patches Critical, High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Several Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Taking a Threat Adapted Approach to Vulnerability Management
As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and frequency, vulnerability management requires more than just patching systems; it demands a dynamic, threat-adapted approach. As part of Cyber Rhino Threat Week (December 9-13, 2024) which aimed to inform, sharing threat…
Point72 Founder Says DeepSeek Is ‘Super Bullish’ For AI Industry
Steve Cohen, founder of hedge fund Point72, says DeepSeek turmoil shows advancement toward artificial superintelligence ‘coming quick’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Point72 Founder Says DeepSeek Is ‘Super Bullish’ For AI Industry
OpenAI’s Altman Promises ‘Much Better’ Models After DeepSeek Reveal
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman promises ‘much better’ AI models, fast-track release schedule after DeepSeek rattles markets This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI’s Altman Promises ‘Much Better’ Models After DeepSeek Reveal
Hellcat Ransomware Attacking Government Organizations & Educational Institutions
A new ransomware gang, Hellcat, emerged on dark web forums in 2024, targeting critical infrastructure, government organizations, educational institutions, and the energy sector. Operating on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Hellcat offers ransomware tools and infrastructure to affiliates in exchange for…
Attackers actively exploit a critical zero-day in Zyxel CPE Series devices
Experts warn that threat actors are actively exploiting critical zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40891, in Zyxel CPE Series devices. GreyNoise researchers are observing active exploitation attempts targeting a zero-day, tracked as CVE-2024-40891, in Zyxel CPE Series devices. The vulnerability is a command…
SimpleHelp Remote Access Software Exploited in Attacks
Threat actors have been exploiting SimpleHelp remote access software shortly after the disclosure of three vulnerabilities. The post SimpleHelp Remote Access Software Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Critical Cacti Security Flaw (CVE-2025-22604) Enables Remote Code Execution
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Cacti open-source network monitoring and fault management framework that could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on susceptible instances. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-22604, carries a CVSS score…