NIST has introduced a new way to estimate which software vulnerabilities have likely been exploited, and it’s calling on the cybersecurity community to help improve and validate the method. The new metric, “Likely Exploited Vulnerabilities” (LEV), aims to close a…
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TeleMessage security SNAFU worsens as 60 government staffers exposed
PLUS: Interpol kills more malware; GoDaddy settles in awful infosec case; Giant stolen creds DB exposed Infosec In Brief Secrets of the Trump administration may have been exposed after a successful attack on messaging service TeleMessage, which has been used…
Ransomware Hackers Target SAP Servers Through Critical Flaw
A newly discovered security hole in SAP’s NetWeaver platform is now being misused by cybercriminals, including ransomware gangs. This flaw allows attackers to run harmful commands on vulnerable systems from a distance—without even needing to log in. SAP issued…
Cyber threats are changing and here’s what you should watch for
In this Help Net Security video, Stefan Tanase, Cyber Intelligence Expert at CSIS, gives an overview of how cybercriminals are changing their tactics, including using legitimate tools to avoid detection and developing more advanced info-stealing malware. Tanase also talks about…
AI forces security leaders to rethink hybrid cloud strategies
Hybrid cloud infrastructure is under mounting strain from the growing influence of AI, according to Gigamon. Cyberthreats grow in scale and sophistication As cyberthreats increase in both scale and sophistication, breach rates have surged to 55% during the past year,…
China approves rules for national ‘online number’ ID scheme
PLUS: Original emoji retired; Xiaomi’s custom silicon; MediaTek goes to 2nm Asia In Brief China last week approved rules that will see Beijing issue identity numbers that netizens can use as part of a federated identity scheme that will mean…
OTP Authentication in 2025: How MojoAuth Stacks Up Against Twilio Verify, Auth0, Stytch & Descope
One-time-password (OTP) delivery remains the work-horse of passwordless and multi-factor authentication flows. Yet the 2025 market has fractured into two […] The post OTP Authentication in 2025: How MojoAuth Stacks Up Against Twilio Verify, Auth0, Stytch & Descope appeared first…
FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Targeting Law Firms via Scam Calls
FBI warns law firms: Silent Ransom Group uses phishing emails and fake IT calls to steal data, demanding ransom to prevent public leaks. The agency is also urges victims to share ransom evidence. This article has been indexed from Hackread…
Pen Test Partners Uncovers Major Vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot AI for SharePoint
Pen Test Partners, a renowned cybersecurity and penetration testing firm, recently exposed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Copilot AI for SharePoint. Known for simulating real-world hacking scenarios, the company’s redteam specialists investigate how systems can be breached just like…
Here’s How to Safeguard Your Smartphone Against Zero-Click Attacks
Spyware tools have been discovered on the phones of politicians, journalists, and activists on numerous occasions over the past decade. This has prompted worries regarding the lack of protections in the tech industry and an unprecedented expansion of spyware…
AI Can Create Deepfake Videos of Children Using Just 20 Images, Expert Warns
Parents are being urged to rethink how much they share about their children online, as experts warn that criminals can now generate realistic deepfake videos using as few as 20 images. This alarming development highlights the growing risks of…
India’s Cyber Scams Create International Turmoil
It has been reported that the number of high-value cyber fraud cases in India has increased dramatically in the financial year 2024, which has increased more than fourfold and has resulted in losses totalling more than $20 million, according…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 46
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Sarcoma Ransomware Unveiled: Anatomy of a Double Extortion Gang RVTools Bumblebee Malware Attack – How a Trusted IT Tool Became a…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 525 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Securitythe weekly Security Affairs newsletterAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international…
Operation ENDGAME disrupted global ransomware infrastructure
Operation ENDGAME dismantled key ransomware infrastructure, taking down 300 servers, 650 domains, and seizing €21.2M in crypto. From May 19 to 22, 2025, Operation ENDGAME, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, disrupted global ransomware infrastructure. Law enforcement took down down 300…
Week in review: Trojanized KeePass allows ransomware attacks, cyber risks of AI hallucinations
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set…
Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malware campaign that uses fake software installers masquerading as popular tools like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to deliver the Winos 4.0 framework. The campaign, first detected by Rapid7 in February 2025, involves the use of…
Feel Empowered by Mastering NHI Compliance
What Makes NHI Compliance Essential in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the machine identities in cybersecurity are created by combining a secret (an encrypted password, token, or key) and the permissions granted by a destination server. This unique amalgamation…
Your Assurance in Securing NHIs Properly
Are You Harnessing the Full Potential of Secure NHIs? Organizations require robust security measures to safeguard their digital assets. An often overlooked yet critical element of these measures is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets. A…