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AI Now Generates Majority of Spam and Malicious Emails

Barracuda observed a big spike in spam emails generated using AI tools, making up the majority detected in April 2025 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: AI Now Generates Majority of Spam and Malicious Emails

GodFather Malware Upgraded to Hijack Legitimate Mobile Apps

Upgraded GodFather banking malware now uses on-device virtualization to hijack apps, enabling real-time fraud This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GodFather Malware Upgraded to Hijack Legitimate Mobile Apps

ClickFix Helps Infostealers Use MHSTA for Defense Evasion

ClickFix techniques are enabling threat actors to bypass defenses using tools like MSHTA, says ReliaQuest This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ClickFix Helps Infostealers Use MHSTA for Defense Evasion

UK Government Publishes Plan to Boost Cyber Sector Growth

The new Cyber Growth Action Plan aims to support the UK’s cyber industry, including the development of innovative new technologies and startups This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: UK Government Publishes Plan to Boost Cyber…

Ransomware Group Qilin Offers Legal Counsel to Affiliates

The group positions itself “not just as a ransomware group, but as a full-service cybercrime platform”, according to Cybereason This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ransomware Group Qilin Offers Legal Counsel to Affiliates

Paddle Pays $5m to Settle Tech Support Scam Allegations

Payment processor Paddle has agreed to settle with the FTC over allegations related to tech support scams This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Paddle Pays $5m to Settle Tech Support Scam Allegations

Hacklink Marketplace Fuels Surge in Covert SEO Poisoning Attacks

New SEO poisoning attacks identified, using Hacklink to hijack search rankings and inject malicious links into sites This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hacklink Marketplace Fuels Surge in Covert SEO Poisoning Attacks

UK ICO Fines 23andMe £2.3m for Data Protection Failings

23andMe has been fined over £2m by the UK ICO for failing to adequately protect genetic data This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: UK ICO Fines 23andMe £2.3m for Data Protection Failings

Taiwan Hit by Sophisticated Phishing Campaign

Phishing campaign targeting Taiwan has been identified, using tax-themed emails and malware like Winos and HoldingHands This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Taiwan Hit by Sophisticated Phishing Campaign

Microsoft Promises to Keep European Cloud Data in Europe

Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud solutions are designed to ensure European cloud data is stored and processed in Europe This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Promises to Keep European Cloud Data in Europe

Brits Lose £106m to Romance Fraud in a Year

New City of London Police data reveals British men and women lost over £100m to romance fraudsters in 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Brits Lose £106m to Romance Fraud in a Year

Threat Actors Target Victims with HijackLoader and DeerStealer

Cyber-attacks using HijackLoader and DeerStealer have been identified exploiting phishing tactics via ClickFix This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Threat Actors Target Victims with HijackLoader and DeerStealer

Anubis Ransomware Adds File-Wiping Capability

Trend Micro identified a novel “wipe mode” included in Anubis ransomware to prevent file recovery, increasing pressure on victims to give in to demands This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Anubis Ransomware Adds File-Wiping Capability

Over a Third of Grafana Instances Exposed to XSS Flaw

Some 36% of Grafana instances are vulnerable to account takeover bug, putting DevOps teams at risk This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Over a Third of Grafana Instances Exposed to XSS Flaw

WestJet Investigates Cyber-Attack Impacting Customers

Canadian airline WestJet is investigating a cyber-attack that struck on June 13 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: WestJet Investigates Cyber-Attack Impacting Customers

Palo Alto Networks Patches Series of Vulnerabilities

The cybersecurity provider also implemented recent fixes in Chromium that affected its Prisma Access Browser This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Palo Alto Networks Patches Series of Vulnerabilities

NIST Publishes New Zero Trust Implementation Guidance

The new NIST guidance sets out 19 example implementations of zero trust using commercial, off-the-shelf technologies This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NIST Publishes New Zero Trust Implementation Guidance

Congress Introduces Bill to Strengthen Healthcare Cybersecurity

The legislation aims to expand the federal government’s role in helping healthcare providers protect and respond to cyber-attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Congress Introduces Bill to Strengthen Healthcare Cybersecurity

20,000 Asian IPs and Domains Dismantled in Infostealer Crackdown

Interpol-coordinated Operation Secure led to 32 arrests, including the suspected ringleader of a cybercriminal organization This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: 20,000 Asian IPs and Domains Dismantled in Infostealer Crackdown

Hands-On Skills Now Key to Landing Your First Cyber Role

An ISC2 study found that 90% of security hiring managers would consider entry-level candidates with only previous IT work experience This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hands-On Skills Now Key to Landing Your First Cyber…

Half of Mobile Users Now Face Daily Scams

Malwarebytes claims 44% of mobile users are exposed to scams every day This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Half of Mobile Users Now Face Daily Scams

Android Enterprise Rolls Out Security and Productivity Updates

Android Enterprise has introduced features for mobile security, device management and user productivity in its latest update This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Android Enterprise Rolls Out Security and Productivity Updates

Mastery Schools Notifies 37,031 of Major Data Breach

A ransomware attack on Mastery Schools, Philadelphia, has compromised personal information of 37,031 individuals, exposing sensitive data This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Mastery Schools Notifies 37,031 of Major Data Breach

DDoS Attacks on Financial Sector Surge in Scale and Sophistication

The financial sector was the industry most targeted by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in 2024, with a peak in October This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: DDoS Attacks on Financial Sector Surge in Scale and…

Wholesale Food Giant UNFI Admits Security Breach

UNFI says it is investigating unauthorized network activity, and that some operations are affected This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Wholesale Food Giant UNFI Admits Security Breach

New Wiper Malware Targets Ukrainian Infrastructure

New PathWiper malware targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure, using legitimate tools for cyber-attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Wiper Malware Targets Ukrainian Infrastructure

US Tries to Claw Back $7m Taken by North Korean IT Workers

The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint alleging North Korean IT workers amassed $7m+ This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Tries to Claw Back $7m Taken by North Korean IT Workers

FBI Warns Smart Home Users of Badbox 2.0 Botnet Threat

The FBI says mainly Chinese-made IoT devices pose a threat from Badbox 2.0 malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI Warns Smart Home Users of Badbox 2.0 Botnet Threat

#Infosec2025: Top Six Cyber Trends CISOs Need to Know

Experts at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlighted a range of major industry trends, from advanced social engineering techniques to vulnerability exploits This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Top Six Cyber Trends CISOs Need to Know

#Infosec2025: Cybersecurity Lessons From Maersk’s Former CISO

2017 ransomware attack on shipping company A P Moller Maersk marked a turning point for the cybersecurity industry, according to its former CISO Adam Banks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Cybersecurity Lessons From…

#Infosec2025: Ransomware Victims Urged to Engage to Take Back Control

Engagement with ransomware actors doesn’t necessarily mean payment; it’s about getting the best outcomes, a leading negotiator had argued This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Ransomware Victims Urged to Engage to Take Back Control

#Infosec2025: DNS Hijacking, A Major Cyber Threat for the UK Government

During Infosecurity Europe 2025, Nick Woodcraft, from the UK Government, shared his experience in implementing measures to protect domains within the .gov.uk DNS namespace This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: DNS Hijacking, A Major…

#Infosec2025 Cloud-Native Technology Prompts New Security Approaches

Moving to cloud-native architecture and modern platforms is allowing enterprises to automate operations and improve security This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025 Cloud-Native Technology Prompts New Security Approaches

#Infosec2025: Concern Grows Over Agentic AI Security Risks

Agentic AI systems could threaten security and data privacy, unless organizations test each model and component This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Concern Grows Over Agentic AI Security Risks

Phishing Campaign Uses Fake Booking.com Emails to Deliver Malware

A phishing campaign spoofing Booking.com has been observed targeting hospitality sector, using ClickFix to install malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Phishing Campaign Uses Fake Booking.com Emails to Deliver Malware

Widespread Campaign Targets Cybercriminals and Gamers

Sophos has uncovered a scheme planting malicious code in 130+ GitHub repositories, targeting hackers and gamers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Widespread Campaign Targets Cybercriminals and Gamers

#Infosec2025: Device Theft Causes More Data Loss Than Ransomware

Stolen devices are a bigger cause of data loss than stolen credentials or ransomware, according to a new Blancco study This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Device Theft Causes More Data Loss Than Ransomware

#Infosec2025: Startups Focus on Visibility and Governance, not AI

Startups at Infosecurity Europe focus on attack surface management and improving security data, even as some new vendors avoid AI-led marketing This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Startups Focus on Visibility and Governance, not…

#Infosec2025: Channel Bridges Security Skills Gap

Resellers and channel partners can add value, fill gaps in security teams and offer expertise in niche markets This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Channel Bridges Security Skills Gap

#Infosec2025: VEC Attacks Alarmingly Effective at Driving Engagement

Abnormal AI found that engagement rates with VEC attacks globally is “worrisomely high”, overtaking BEC in the EMEA region This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: VEC Attacks Alarmingly Effective at Driving Engagement

New Linux Vulnerabilities Expose Password Hashes via Core Dumps

Two local information disclosure flaws in Linux crash-reporting tools have been identified exposing system data to attackers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Linux Vulnerabilities Expose Password Hashes via Core Dumps

Sophisticated Malware Campaign Targets Windows and Linux Systems

A new malware campaign targeting Windows and Linux systems has been identified, deploying tools for evasion and credential theft This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Sophisticated Malware Campaign Targets Windows and Linux Systems

Cryptojacking Campaign Targets DevOps Servers Including Nomad

Wiz finds new threat group running cryptojacking campaign via exploited and misconfigured DevOps assets This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cryptojacking Campaign Targets DevOps Servers Including Nomad

Mandatory Ransomware Payment Disclosure Begins in Australia

Australian firms with an annual turnover of AUS $3m are now required to report any payments to ransomware groups to authorities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Mandatory Ransomware Payment Disclosure Begins in Australia

US Banks Urge SEC to Repeal Cyber Disclosure Rule

Five major banking associations in the US claim the new SEC cyber incident disclosure rule puts a strain on their resources This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Banks Urge SEC to Repeal Cyber Disclosure…

FBI Flags Philippines Tech Company Behind Crypto Scam Infrastructure

The FBI provided details of Funnull’s malicious activities, selling infrastructure to criminal groups to facilitate cryptocurrency fraud in the US This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI Flags Philippines Tech Company Behind Crypto Scam Infrastructure

UK MoD Launches New Cyber Warfare Command

The UK MoD has unveiled a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, which will focus on offensive cyber operations and “electromagnetic warfare” capabilities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: UK MoD Launches New Cyber Warfare Command

CISA Urged to Enrich KEV Catalog with More Contextual Data

Security teams should use vulnerability context alongside KEV lists to prioritize patching, OX argued This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Urged to Enrich KEV Catalog with More Contextual Data

New Browser Exploit Technique Undermines Phishing Detection

Fullscreen Browser-in-the-Middle attacks are making it harder for users to detect malicious websites This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Browser Exploit Technique Undermines Phishing Detection

Malware Analysis Reveals Sophisticated RAT With Corrupted Headers

Fortinet has identified a new Windows RAT operating stealthily on compromised systems with advanced evasion techniques This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Malware Analysis Reveals Sophisticated RAT With Corrupted Headers

Thousands of ASUS Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Backdoor Campaign

A threat actor has used ASUS routers’ legitimate features to create persistent backdoors that survive firmware updates and reboots This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Thousands of ASUS Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Backdoor Campaign

Cybersecurity Teams Generate Average of $36M in Business Growth

A new EY report found that cybersecurity teams are a major vehicle for business growth, and CISOs should push for a seat at the top table This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cybersecurity Teams Generate…

Ivanti Vulnerability Exploit Could Expose UK NHS Data

Two NHS England trusts could see highly sensitive patient records exposed This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ivanti Vulnerability Exploit Could Expose UK NHS Data

Fake Bitdefender Site Spreads Trio of Malware Tools

A spoofed Bitdefender site has been used in a malicious campaign distributing VenomRAT and other malware, according to DomainTools This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Fake Bitdefender Site Spreads Trio of Malware Tools

Czech Republic Accuses China of Government Hack

This is the first time Czech authorities have officially called out a nation-state over a cyber-attack This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Czech Republic Accuses China of Government Hack

Microsoft OneDrive Flaw Exposes Users to Data Overreach Risks

A flaw in OneDrive File Picker has exposed millions to data overreach through excessive OAuth permissions This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft OneDrive Flaw Exposes Users to Data Overreach Risks

Adidas Customer Data Stolen in Third-Party Attack

Adidas revealed that customer contact information, including names, emails and phone numbers were accessed by an unauthorized party This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Adidas Customer Data Stolen in Third-Party Attack

New Russian State Hacking Group Hits Europe and North America

A newly-discovered Russian group, Void Blizzard, has successfully compromised organizations in critical industries, Microsoft warned This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Russian State Hacking Group Hits Europe and North America

DragonForce Ransomware Leveraged in MSP Attack Using RMM Tool

A targeted cyber-attack on an MSP exploited flaws in remote management tools, resulting in ransomware deployment and data theft This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: DragonForce Ransomware Leveraged in MSP Attack Using RMM Tool

Malicious Machine Learning Model Attack Discovered on PyPI

A novel attack exploited machine learning models on PyPI, using zipped Pickle files to deliver infostealer malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Malicious Machine Learning Model Attack Discovered on PyPI

Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Flaw to Target US Local Governments

Cisco Talos reported that a Chinese group has deployed web shells and malware in local government networks post-exploitation This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Flaw to Target US Local Governments

Governments Urge Organizations to Prioritize SIEM/SOAR Adoption

A joint advisory from the US, UK, Australia and others highlights the importance of SIEM/SOAR platforms and overcoming implementation challenges This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Governments Urge Organizations to Prioritize SIEM/SOAR Adoption