PLUS: China spring cleans its AIs; South Korea fines Meta, probes Broadcom; and more! PLUS: China spring cleans its AIs; South Korea fines Meta, probes Broadcom; and more! India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor manufacturing player went backwards last…
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Ransomware spike exposes cracks in cloud security
90% of IT and security leaders said their organization experienced a cyberattack within the last year, according to a report by Rubrik. “Many organizations that move to the cloud assume their providers will handle security,” said Joe Hladik, Head of…
Critical Webmin Vulnerability Let Remote Attackers Escalate Privileges to Root-Level
A critical security vulnerability in Webmin, a widely-used web-based system administration tool, has been discovered, allowing remote attackers to escalate privileges and execute code with root-level access. Designated as CVE-2025-2774, this flaw poses severe risks to servers running affected versions…
Flexibility in Choosing the Right NHIs Solutions
Why is there a Need for Flexibility in Choosing the Right NHI Solutions? The need for well-rounded security measures is paramount. Undeniably, one of the key elements in crafting an effective cyber strategy revolves around Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Yet, with…
Relax with Robust NHI Security Measures
Just how secure are your Non-Human Identities? Have you ever questioned the security level of your Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? NHIs are often the unsung heroes, silently working behind-the-scenes to protect your digital fortress. But are you doing enough to safeguard…
Stay Calm: Your NHIs Are Protecting You
Can Your Non-Human Identities Keep You Calm When It Comes to Data Security? Maintaining a sense of calm security might seem like a tall order. However, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets can be a game-changer in achieving…
US authorities have indicted Black Kingdom ransomware admin
A 36-year-old Yemeni man behind Black Kingdom ransomware is indicted in the U.S. for 1,500 attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers. U.S. authorities have indicted Rami Khaled Ahmed (aka “Black Kingdom,” of Sana’a, Yemen), a 36-year-old Yemeni national, suspected of being…
Microsoft tries to knife passwords once and for all – at least for consumers
PLUS: AirPlay exploits; Six-year old backdoor opens; Raytheon settles federal charges; and more! Infosec In Brief Microsoft has decided to push its consumer customers to dump password in favor of passkeys.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
RSAC wrap: AI and China on everything, everywhere, all at once
With North Korean IT workers storming the gates, too RSAC Another RSAC has come and gone, with almost 44,000 attendees this year spread across San Francisco’s Moscone Center and the surrounding facilities, according to conference organizers. Hopefully, all of us…
BSidesLV24 – Proving Ground – Taking D-Bus To Explore The Bluetooth Landscape
Author/Presenter: Paul Wortman Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
Cybersecurity Weekly Newsletter: Key Attacks and Vulnerabilities From Last Week
In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the dangers of cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and complex. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay updated and aware of the risks. Every week, our newsletter offers a simple roundup of the…
Malicious Go Modules designed to wipe Linux systems
Researchers found 3 malicious Go modules with hidden code that can download payloads to wipe a Linux system’s main disk, making it unbootable. The malicious modules contain obfuscated code to fetch next-stage payloads that can wipe a Linux system’s primary…
Apple Sends Spyware Threat Alerts to Users in 100 Countries
Apple has issued threat notifications to users across 100 countries, warning them that their devices may have been targeted by sophisticated commercial spyware. The alerts, sent earlier this week, were confirmed by at least two recipients, including Italian journalist…
Now You Can Hire AI Tools Like Freelancers — Thanks to This Indian Startup
A tech startup based in Ahmedabad is changing how businesses use artificial intelligence. The company has launched a platform that allows users to hire AI tools the same way they hire freelancers— on demand and for specific tasks. Over…
Carolina Anaesthesiology Firm’s Massive Data Breach Impacts Nearly 21,000 Patients
Jeremiah Fowler, a security researcher, uncovered a non-password-protected database thought to be owned by Carolina Anaesthesiology PA, a healthcare organisation based in North Carolina. This dataset included several states, had 21,344 records, and was about 7GB in size. The…
Jammu Municipal Corporation Targeted in Major Cyberattack, Sensitive Data Allegedly Stolen
In a significant breach of digital infrastructure, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has fallen victim to a cyberattack believed to have resulted in the loss of vast amounts of sensitive data. According to high-level intelligence sources, the attackers managed…
Claude AI Abused in Influence-as-a-Service Operations and Campaigns
Claude AI, developed by Anthropic, has been exploited by malicious actors in a range of adversarial operations, most notably a financially motivated “influence-as-a-service” campaign. This operation leveraged Claude’s advanced language capabilities to manage over 100 social media bot accounts across…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 44
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape io_uring Is Back, This Time as a Rootkit I StealC You: Tracking the Rapid Changes To StealC Interesting WordPress Malware Disguised…
Hitachi Vantara Takes Servers Offline Following Akira Ransomware Attack
Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Japan’s Hitachi conglomerate, temporarily shut down several servers over the weekend after falling victim to a ransomware incident attributed to the Akira group. The company, known for offering data infrastructure, cloud operations, and cyber…
Altman’s eyeball-scanning biometric blockchain orbs officially come to America
El Reg checks out shop in SF On Thursday, six stores across America opened their doors with a curious proposition: Come on in, let a metal orb scan your irises, and walk out with a new online profile that promises…