Have you heard the story about the RAT that pretended to be a RAT? If not, you’d better sit down for this one. There’s a RAT in my kitchen Last month, a malicious package, ethereumvulncontracthandler, was identified on the npm…
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The Future of Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI SOC Analysts to Combat Evolving Threats
At Information Security Buzz, we deliver the latest cybersecurity news and insights, engaging with various companies to understand their goals, objectives, and contributions to advancing cybersecurity. In this interview, we spoke with Kamal Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Prophet Security,…
US Treasury Sanctions Chinese Tech Firm Over Links to State-Sponsored Attacks
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech) for its involvement in cyber intrusion campaigns targeting US entities. Integrity Tech has been linked to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese…
FireScam Malware Campaign Highlights Rising Threat to Mobile Users
The ubiquity of mobile applications has created a perfect storm for bad actors, offering ample opportunities to exploit unsuspecting users. One of the latest instances is FireScam, a sophisticated malware that targets Android devices. Disguised as a fake “Telegram Premium”…
High-Severity Vulnerability Discovered in Nuclei: What You Need to Know
An engineering team from Wiz has discovered a critical vulnerability in Nuclei, a popular open-source security tool developed by ProjectDiscovery. The vulnerability, assigned as CVE-2024-43405, enables malicious actors to bypass the tool’s signature verification process, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.…
Diving into Azure Lateral Movement with Pass-the-PRT
One of the most concerning attack methods I’ve come across recently is ‘Pass-the-PRT.’ It’s not the most likely of cyberattacks, but if successful – your organization’s security is in trouble. And that’s precisely what makes it dangerous—it leverages legitimate authentication…
2024 Year in Review (Part 2)
July AT&T announced (in a financial filing) the discovery of a data breach dating back to 2023 that affects almost every AT&T customer. “The stolen data also includes call records of customers with phone service from other cell carriers that…
Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Insights on AI, FTC Safeguards, and Building Resilient Cyber Cultures
With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats and the growing complexity of the digital landscape, entities are in a desperate battle to stay ahead of potential risks. Information security is no longer just an IT issue but a critical component…
2024 Year in Review (Part 1)
As 2023 came to a close, it was easy to predict that breaches would continue to dominate the cybersecurity news. However, the scale of the events, specifically the Change Healthcare breach eclipsed all others for the year. The other event…
Phishing Report Findings Call for a Fundamental Shift in Organizational Approaches to Defense
SlashNext has released its 2024 Phishing Intelligence Report, a comprehensive study identifying and analyzing the vectors most exploited by cybercriminals in the past year. The findings and how the data is trending form recommendations for organizations on the best areas…
CISA and EPA Warn Water Facilities to Secure Exposed HMIs
The US government is imploring water and wastewater organizations to secure internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that provide access to industrial machines against cyberattacks. Unauthorized access to these HMIs can allow malicious actors to view sensitive information and disrupt operations. HMIs…
Data Sovereignty in a Cloud-Driven World is not a Given
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that digital information can remain subject to the laws and governance structures of the country where it is collected or stored. But this, like most things related to the cloud, is more complicated than…
These Six Innovations Have the Potential to Transform Cybersecurity in 2025
The cybersecurity landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, with new, sophisticated threats challenging even the most intricate defenses. As 2025 approaches, several groundbreaking innovations are poised to redefine how businesses and individuals secure their digital assets and respond to emerging…
Nine Updated Security Measures for the Modern Smart Home
Modern smart homes offer unparalleled convenience, but there’s a catch. Security vulnerabilities can leave you open to cyberattacks, letting criminals “see” far more than they could glimpse through your window curtains—like your bank account number. Taking the following nine measures…
The Hidden Risks of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and How to Mitigate Them
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is white hot. Just ask Fortune Business Insights, which reports that the VDI market size will grow from $15.61 billion in 2024 to $80.82 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 22.8%. One catalyst behind this adoption…
9 Updated Security Measures for the Modern Smart Home
Modern smart homes offer unparalleled convenience, but there’s a catch. Security vulnerabilities can leave you open to cyberattacks, letting criminals “see” far more than they could glimpse through your window curtains—like your bank account number. Taking the following nine measures…
Cybersecurity in 2025 – A New Era of Complexity
As the world steps into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is set to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by the convergence of emerging technologies, sophisticated threats, and tightening regulations. The fourth edition of this report delves into the critical trends…
Hackers Target Global Sporting Events with Fake Domains to Steal Logins
New research from Palo Alto Networks has revealed that cybercriminals are taking advantage of high-profile sporting events to conduct scams, phishing, and malware attacks through suspicious domain registrations and other malicious activities. Domain Abuse Surges During Paris Olympics For example,…
It’s Beginning to look a lot like Grinch bots
Almost three-quarters (71%) of UK consumers believe that nefariously named ‘Grinch bots’ are ruining Christmas by acquiring all the best presents. This was one of the findings of new research from Imperva, a Thales company. Grinch bots are automated programs…
Not Every Gift Comes from Santa Claus: Avoiding Cyber Scams This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and giving, but amidst the festive cheer lies a growing cyber threat that’s anything but jolly. As we fill our online shopping carts with gifts for loved ones, scammers are busy crafting…