Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered two malicious npm packages, express-api-sync and system-health-sync-api, designed to masquerade as legitimate utilities while embedding destructive backdoors capable of annihilating production systems. Published under the npm alias “botsailer” with the associated email anupm019@gmail[.]com, these…
Why MSSPs Must Prioritize Cyber Risk Quantification in 2025
Have you ever had a client ask, “How much risk are we facing?” and all you had was a pie chart to show them? In 2025, that doesn’t cut it. Today’s business executives expect more. They want risk explained in…
Are technologists a threat to doing business securely?
Why an obsession with technology prevents us from reducing human-initiated cybersecurity breaches Partner content Cybersecurity leaders are fighting an invisible war, not just with threat actors but within their own organizations. It’s a conflict I’ve spent a lot of time…
BadBox 2.0 botnet infects millions of IoT devices worldwide, FBI warns
BadBox 2.0 malware has infected millions of IoT devices globally, creating a botnet used for cyber criminal activities, the FBI warns. The FBI published a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn that cybercriminals are using the BADBOX 2.0 botnet to…
New Malware Attack Via “I’m not a Robot Check” to Trick Users into Running Malware
A sophisticated new malware attack vector that manipulates users through fake browser verification prompts designed to mimic legitimate CAPTCHA systems. This attack leverages social engineering techniques combined with clipboard manipulation and obfuscated PowerShell commands to trick victims into voluntarily executing…
OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Russian, Iranian and Chinese Hacker Groups
OpenAI has revealed that it banned a set of ChatGPT accounts that were likely operated by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese nation-state hacking groups to assist with malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite communications technologies,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-09 09h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 6:32 : Kimsuky Strikes Again – Coordinated Attacks Target Facebook, Email, and Telegram 6:32 : Balancing cybersecurity and client experience for high-net-worth clients 6:32 : Cybersecurity Today: Massive Smart TV Botnets and…
Moderner Brandschutz ganzheitlich betrachtet
Sicherheit gewinnt vor der sich verändernden Bedrohungslage eine immer wichtigere Bedeutung. Das birgt Herausforderungen, bietet aber auch Chancen für den Brandschutzmarkt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Moderner Brandschutz ganzheitlich betrachtet
Kali GPT-Revolutionizing Penetration Testing with AI on Kali Linux
In the rapidly shifting digital world, cybersecurity professionals are constantly seeking innovative tools that not only streamline workflows but also empower users with deeper insights and automation. Enter Kali GPT—a groundbreaking AI assistant tailored specifically for the Kali Linux ecosystem,…
A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies
President Trump says his new cybersecurity executive order amends problematic elements of Biden- and Obama-era executive orders. The post Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Do You Really Need a REAL ID to Fly in the US? Breaking Down the Myths
Join us as we discuss the long-awaited implementation of the REAL ID Act in the U.S. We cover the essentials you need to fly, the potential benefits of using your passport, and how new mobile IDs fit into the TSA’s…
Cyber executive order, Neuberger’s infrastructure warning, Mirai botnet warning
Presidential cyber executive order signed Neuberger warns of U.S. infrastructure’s cyberattack weakness Mirai botnet infects TBK DVR devices Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Is your manual GRC program slowing you down? There’s something more efficient than spreadsheets, screenshots, and…
Kimsuky Strikes Again – Coordinated Attacks Target Facebook, Email, and Telegram
A recent investigation by Genians Security Center (GSC) has uncovered a highly sophisticated, multi-channel cyber espionage campaign attributed to the North Korea-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Kimsuky. Between March and April 2025, the group leveraged Facebook, email,…
Balancing cybersecurity and client experience for high-net-worth clients
In this Help Net Security interview, Renana Friedlich-Barsky, EVP and CISO at LPL Financial, discusses how threat actors are targeting high-net-worth clients and exploiting digital touchpoints in wealth management. She explains why firms must embed security from the start to…
Cybersecurity Today: Massive Smart TV Botnets and Major US Cyber Policy Overhaul
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley delves into alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape. The FBI has flagged a massive malware campaign named Bad Box 2.0, which has compromised 1 million consumer devices globally, turning them into…
CISOs, are you ready for cyber threats in biotech?
The threat landscape in the bioeconomy is different from what most CISOs are used to. It includes traditional risks like data breaches, but the consequences are more complex. A compromise of genomic databases, for example, does not just expose personal…
Anzeige: Microsoft-365-Umgebungen umfassend absichern
Wie sich Microsoft-365-Umgebungen absichern lassen – von Entra ID über Threat Protection bis zum Gerätemanagement mit Intune -, vermittelt dieser dreitägige Praxisworkshop mit Testumgebung. (Golem Karrierewelt, Verschlüsselung) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel:…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-09 06h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 3:39 : PoC Exploit Released for Fortinet 0-Day Vulnerability that Allows Remote Code Execution 3:9 : China’s asteroid-and-comet hunter probe unfurls a ‘solar wing’ 3:9 : Proactive Measures for NHI Threat Detection…
fiddleitm: Open-source mitmproxy add-on identifies malicious web traffic
fiddleitm is an open-source tool built on top of mitmproxy that helps find malicious web traffic. It works by checking HTTP requests and responses for known patterns that might point to malware, phishing, or other threats. fiddleitm features “I created…
Employees repeatedly fall for vendor email compromise attacks
In just 12 months, attackers attempted to steal more than $300 million via vendor email compromise (VEC), with 7% of engagements coming from employees who had engaged with a previous attack, according to Abnormal AI. Vendor email compromise risks increase…
Enterprise SIEMs miss 79% of known MITRE ATT&CK techniques
Using the MITRE ATT&CK framework as a baseline, organizations are generally improving year-over-year in understanding security information and event management (SIEM) detection coverage and quality, but plenty of room for improvement remains, according to CardinalOps. MITRE ATT&CK enhances SOC visibility…
PoC Exploit Released for Fortinet 0-Day Vulnerability that Allows Remote Code Execution
A new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting multiple Fortinet products raises urgent concerns about the security of enterprise network infrastructure. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32756, carries a maximum CVSS score of 9.8 and enables unauthenticated remote…
China’s asteroid-and-comet hunter probe unfurls a ‘solar wing’
PLUS: Hitachi turns greybeards into AI agents; Tiananmen anniversary censorship; AWS in Taiwan; and more! China’s space agency has revealed its Tianwen 2 probe has unfurled a ‘solar wing’.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read…