In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers the latest developments in cyber threats and law enforcement victories. Topics include: cybercriminals using TikTok videos to disseminate malware through click-fix attacks, Europol shutting down a massive SIM farm powering…
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New DefenderWrite Tool Let Attackers Inject Malicious DLLs into AV Executable Folders
A new tool called DefenderWrite exploits whitelisted Windows programs to bypass protections and write arbitrary files into antivirus executable folders, potentially enabling malware persistence and evasion. Developed by cybersecurity expert Two Seven One Three, the tool demonstrates a novel technique…
Why cybersecurity hiring feels so hard right now
In this Help Net Security video, Carol Lee Hobson, CISO at PayNearMe, explores the realities behind the so-called cybersecurity “talent gap.” She explains why the issue is as much about hiring practices as it is about skills shortages, and offers…
Xubuntu’s website was hacked to spread a malware, fixed now
Xubuntu’s website was the latest to fall victim to hackers. The attackers replaced the download links with a malicious one. For those unaware, Xubuntu is one of the official flavors of Ubuntu, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Inside the messy reality of Microsoft 365 management
Most MSPs agree that Microsoft 365 is now the backbone of business operations, but a Syncro survey shows that complexity, incomplete backups, and reactive security continue to slow their progress in managing it. About 60% of MSPs said Microsoft 365…
Qantas Faces Scrutiny After Massive Data Leak Exposes Millions of Customer Records
Qantas Airways is under investigation after personal data belonging to millions of its customers appeared online following a major cyberattack. The breach, which originated from an offshore call centre using Salesforce software, is believed to have exposed information from…
China Accuses US of Cyberattack on National Time Center
The Ministry of State Security alleged that the NSA exploited vulnerabilities in the messaging services of a foreign mobile phone brand to steal sensitive information. The post China Accuses US of Cyberattack on National Time Center appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Critical insights Q&A: Anomali’s AI-native approach helps defenders cut noise, mitigate swiftly
The cybersecurity world is deep into an AI pivot. Related: The case for AI-native SOCs The headlines fixate on doomsday threats and autonomous cyber weapons. But the real revolution may be happening at a quieter layer: inside the SOC. Security…
Stay Proactive with Cloud-Native Security
How Secure Are Your Machine Identities in the Cloud? What if your cloud security strategy is neglecting a critical element that could leave the door wide open to cyber threats? When organizations increasingly migrate to cloud environments, there’s a vital…
Are Your Cloud Identities Fully Protected?
How Can We Bridge the Gap Between Security and R&D Teams for Effective Cloud Identity Protection? Where organizations across various sectors increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure, understanding and managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is paramount. But what exactly are NHIs, and…
Innovating Identity and Access Management
How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cybersecurity in Cloud Environments? Securing digital identity and access management (IAM) is crucial for organizations that operate in cloud environments. One often-overlooked aspect of IAM is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, October 20th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9662, (Sun, Oct 19th)
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 Monday, October 20th, 2025…
Volkswagen Allegedly Hacked in Ransomware Attack as 8Base Claims Data Leak
Volkswagen Group is investigating claims from the 8Base ransomware group, which asserts it has stolen sensitive company data. While the German automaker has stated that its core IT systems are secure, its response leaves open the possibility of a breach…
Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update Breaks Mouse and Keyboard in Recovery Mode
Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5066835, is causing significant disruptions for users, most notably by rendering USB keyboards and mice useless within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The patch, released on October 14, 2025, affects Windows 11 versions…
5 Million Qantas Travellers’ Data Leaked on Dark Web After Global Ransomware Attack
Personal data of around five million Qantas passengers has surfaced on the dark web after the airline fell victim to a massive ransomware attack. The cybercriminal group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, released the data publicly when their ransom demands went…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 2025, Paper Session 1
PAPERS LeoCommon – A Ground Station Observatory Network for LEO Satellite Research Eric Jedermann, Martin Böh (University of Kaiserslautern), Martin Strohmeier (Armasuisse Science & Technology), Vincent Lenders (Cyber-Defence Campus, Armasuisse Science & Technology), Jens Schmitt (University of Kaiserslautern) Space Cybersecurity…
Exploring the Dark Web: A Conversation with Criminology Researcher David Décary-Hétu
In this episode, Jim Love interviews David Décary-Hétu, a criminologist at the Universite´de Montréal, discussing the dark web and its impact on criminal activity and cybersecurity. They delve into what the dark web is, how it operates, its primary users,…
The Identity Renaissance: Redefining Digital Trust for a New Era
Cybersecurity has made remarkable strides over the past decade. We have seen the rise of AI-driven threat detection, cloud-native architecture, and real-time analytics. But amid all this innovation, one critical… The post The Identity Renaissance: Redefining Digital Trust for a…
The Hidden Risk Behind 250 Documents and AI Corruption
As the world transforms into a global business era, artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business transformation, and organisations are leveraging its power to drive innovation and efficiency at unprecedented levels. According to an industry survey conducted recently,…
PoC Exploit Released for Linux-PAM Vulnerability Allowing Root Privilege Escalation
A high-severity vulnerability in the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) framework was assigned the identifier CVE-2025-8941. This vulnerability stems from the heart of Linux operating systems, enabling attackers with local access to exploit symlink attacks and race conditions for full root…