Not to be confused with all the other reports of Chinese intruders on US networks that came to light this week RedNovember, a Chinese state-sponsored cyberspy group, targeted government and critical private-sector networks around the globe between June 2024 and…
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Hackers Use Fake Invoices to Spread XWorm RAT via Office Files
Hackers are sending fake invoice emails with malicious Office files that install the XWorm RAT on Windows systems, allowing full remote access and data theft. Learn how the shellcode and process injection are used to steal data, and how to…
New Botnet Loader-as-a-Service Exploiting Routers and IoT Devices to Deploy Mirai Payloads
A sophisticated botnet operation has emerged, employing a Loader-as-a-Service model to systematically weaponize internet-connected devices across the globe. The campaign exploits SOHO routers, IoT devices, and enterprise applications through command injection vulnerabilities in web interfaces, demonstrating an alarming evolution in…
Malware Operators Collaborate With Covert North Korean IT Workers to Attack Corporate Organizations
A sophisticated cybercriminal alliance between malware operators and covert North Korean IT workers has emerged as a significant threat to corporate organizations worldwide. This hybrid operation, known as DeceptiveDevelopment, represents a dangerous convergence of traditional cybercrime and state-sponsored activities, targeting…
Apache Airflow Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Details to Read-Only Users
A critical security flaw has emerged in Apache Airflow 3.0.3, exposing sensitive connection information to users with only read permissions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54831 and classified as “important” severity, fundamentally undermines the platform’s intended security model for handling sensitive…
Threat Actors Exploiting SonicWall Firewalls to Deploy Akira Ransomware Using Malicious Logins
A new wave of cyberattacks targeting organizations using SonicWall firewalls has been actively deploying Akira ransomware since late July 2025. Security researchers at Arctic Wolf Labs detected a surge in this activity, which remains ongoing. Threat actors are gaining initial…
Complete Guide to Understanding Risk-Based Authentication
Learn everything about Risk-Based Authentication (RBA): its benefits, implementation, and future trends. Enhance your application security with this comprehensive guide. The post Complete Guide to Understanding Risk-Based Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
LummaStealer Technical Details Uncovered Using ML-Based Detection Approach
LummaStealer has emerged as one of the most prolific information-stealing malware families in recent years, targeting victims across multiple industry verticals including telecommunications, healthcare, banking, and marketing. The sophisticated malware gained widespread notoriety in early 2025 when cybercriminals extensively deployed…
Researchers Uncovered Connections Between LAPSUS$, Scattered Spider, and ShinyHunters Hacker Groups
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as three of the most notorious English-speaking cybercrime groups—LAPSUS$, Scattered Spider, and ShinyHunters—have been found to share significant operational connections, tactical overlaps, and direct collaboration since 2023. These relationships have created what security experts…
Alibaba unveils $53B global AI plan – but it will need GPUs to back it up
Chinese giant maps out datacenters across Europe and beyond, yet US chip curbs cast a long shadow Analysis Alibaba this week opened an AI war chest containing tens of billions of dollars, a revamped LLM lineup, and plans for AI…
17-year-old Hacker Responsible for Vegas Casinos Hack has Been Released
A 17-year-old suspect who surrendered over his alleged role in the 2023 cyberattacks against two major Las Vegas casino operators was released to his parents under strict supervision. During his initial hearing before Family Court Judge Dee Smart Butler in…
The Complex Landscape of AI and Cybersecurity
Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI and Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Rob T. Lee In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love interviews Rob T. Lee, the Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at the SANS Institute.…
Are Your Secrets Management Practices Up to Par?
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial in Cybersecurity? How often do we consider machine identities when contemplating cybersecurity measures? It’s clear that non-human identities (NHIs) are essential players in maintaining robust security frameworks. These identities, often overlooked, are vital in fortifying…
Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive NHIs
Are You Prepared for the Next Cybersecurity Threat? Where cyber threats evolve faster than yesterday’s news, staying ahead requires a multi-faceted approach. One significant area of focus is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), crucial components. But what precisely makes…
Researcher Finds Entra ID Weakness That Could Have Granted Global Admin Access
Two critical weaknesses recently came to light in Microsoft’s Entra ID platform could have given attackers unprecedented control over nearly every Azure cloud customer. The flaws were discovered and reported responsibly, allowing Microsoft to release fixes before attackers were able…
USENIX 2025: Using Privacy Infrastructure To Kickstart AI Governance: NIST AI Risk Management Case Studies
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Katharina Koerner, Trace3; Nandita Rao Narla, DoorDash Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX 2025: Using Privacy Infrastructure To Kickstart…
Week in Review: Jaguar Land Rover attack, indirect prompt injections, card farms in NYC
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by David Spark with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and TC Niedzialkowski, Head of Security & IT, OpenDoor Thanks to our show sponsor,…
New tool: convert-ts-bash-history.py, (Fri, Sep 26th)
In SANS FOR577[1], we talk about timelines on day 5, both filesystem and super-timelines. but sometimes, I want something quick and dirty and rather than fire up plaso, just to create a timeline of .bash_history data, it is nice to…
Friday Squid Blogging: Jigging for Squid
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Cyber threat-sharing law set to shut down, along with US government
Act passed in 2015 is due to lapse unless a continuing resolution passes – and that’s unlikely Barring a last-minute deal, the US federal government would shut down on Wednesday, October 1, and the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act would…