Four distinct threat activity clusters have been observed leveraging a malware loader known as CastleLoader, strengthening the previous assessment that the tool is offered to other threat actors under a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model. The threat actor behind CastleLoader has been…
Malicious VS Code Extensions Deploy Advanced Infostealer
Two malicious Visual Studio Code extensions, Bitcoin Black and Codo AI, have been observed harvesting sensitive user data This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Malicious VS Code Extensions Deploy Advanced Infostealer
Microsoft Teams New feature Allows Users to Flag Malicious Calls
Microsoft is set to introduce a significant security enhancement to its Teams platform that will empower users to flag potentially malicious or unsolicited calls. This upcoming feature, “Report a Suspicious Call,” is designed to strengthen the platform’s defenses against fraudulent…
See Cyber Threats to Your Company’s Industry & Region in 2 Seconds
Security teams today struggle with a paradox. Threat volumes keep climbing, but most of what hits SIEMs and inboxes is noise: indicators stripped of meaning, alerts detached from context, and threat data that treats every organization as if it faces the same risks. For…
Ransomware Targeting Hyper-V and VMware ESXi Surges as Akira Group Exploits System Vulnerabilities
A new wave of ransomware attacks targeting virtual machine platforms has emerged, with the Akira ransomware group leading a campaign against Hyper-V and VMware ESXi systems. These attacks pose a growing threat to enterprise environments that rely on virtualization for…
Webinar Today: Inside the First 72 hours of a Cyber Event
Learn how GRC and SOC teams can turn shared threat intelligence into faster action, clearer communication, and stronger organizational resilience. The post Webinar Today: Inside the First 72 hours of a Cyber Event appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Majority of global firms plan to boost cyber spending in 2026
A report by Marsh shows companies are also focused on third-party risk mitigation. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Majority of global firms plan to boost cyber spending in 2026
SAP Issues Critical Patches for Major Code Execution Flaws
SAP has issued new security notes and patches for vulnerabilities that could enable code execution and system compromise. The post SAP Issues Critical Patches for Major Code Execution Flaws appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
Broadside botnet hits TBK DVRs, raising alarms for maritime logistics
Mirai-based Broadside botnet targets vulnerable TBK Vision DVRs, posing a potential threat to the maritime logistics sector, Cydome warns. Cydome researchers have identified a new Mirai botnet variant dubbed Broadside that is targeting the maritime logistics sector by exploiting the command…
DeadLock Ransomware Uses BYOVD to Evade Security Measures
Cisco Talos has detected new tactics from a financially motivated actor using DeadLock ransomware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: DeadLock Ransomware Uses BYOVD to Evade Security Measures
Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings
Google warns Chrome users of rising “account takeovers” and urges stronger authentication to keep accounts and synced data safe. The post Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push
The release targets the Windows Recovery Environment and plays a major role in how systems recover from boot failures. The post Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
As humanoid robots enter the mainstream, security pros flag the risk of botnets on legs
Have we learned nothing from sci-fi films and TV shows? Interview Imagine botnets in physical form and you’ve got a pretty good idea of what could go wrong with the influx of AI-infused humanoid robots expected to integrate into society…
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers
North Korean threat actors are believed to be behind CVE-2025-55182 exploitation delivering EtherRAT. The post React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: React2Shell Attacks Linked…
Microsoft Takes Aim at “Swivel-Chair Security” with Defender Portal Overhaul
At a recent Tech Field Day Exclusive event, Microsoft unveiled a significant evolution of its security operations strategy—one that attempts to solve a problem plaguing security teams everywhere: the exhausting practice of jumping between multiple consoles just to understand a…
FinCEN: Ransomware Gangs Extorted Over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
FinCEN’s most recent report has revealed that ransomware activity reached a new peak in 2023, accumulating over $1.1 billion in payments before a decline in 2024, as law enforcement pursued major gangs such as ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit. In general, FinCEN data…
Critical CVE-2025-66516 Exposes Apache Tika to XXE Attacks Across Core and Parser Modules
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apache Tika has had the cybersecurity community seriously concerned because researchers have confirmed that it holds a maximum CVSS severity score of 10.0. Labeled as CVE-2025-66516, the vulnerability facilitates XXE attacks and may allow…
New GeminiJack 0-Click Flaw in Gemini AI Exposed Users to Data Leaks
Google AI systems (Gemini Enterprise) had a critical ‘GeminiJack’ security flaw allowing attackers to steal Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data with no clicks. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More…
Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity in $1.8 Billion Deal to Strengthen SMB Cybersecurity
Proofpoint, Inc., a pioneer in human-centric cybersecurity, has finalized its $1.8 billion acquisition of Hornetsecurity Group, a dominant European provider of AI-driven Microsoft 365 security solutions. The deal, announced today, catapults Proofpoint’s reach into the SMB market via MSP channels,…
New Prompt Injection Attack via Malicious MCP Servers Let Attackers Drain Resources
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) sampling feature. Revealing how malicious servers can exploit LLM-integrated applications to conduct resource theft, conversation hijacking, and unauthorized system modifications. Attack Vector Mechanism Impact Resource theft Hidden instructions…
Ruby SAML Library Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Ruby SAML library that could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms in affected applications completely. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-66567, impacts all versions up to and including 1.12.4 and has been assigned…
New Vishing Attack Leverages Microsoft Teams Call and QuickAssist to Deploy .NET Malware
A sophisticated new vishing campaign has emerged, blending traditional voice phishing with modern collaboration tools to deploy stealthy malware. Attackers are leveraging Microsoft Teams calls and the remote support tool QuickAssist to bypass security perimeters. By impersonating senior IT staff,…
Critical Emby Server Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Admin Access
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Emby Server that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative access to affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-64113 with a severity score of 9.3 out of 10 (CVSS v4), this weakness affects both stable and beta…
Identity Security Firm Saviynt Raises $700 Million at $3 Billion Valuation
The funding round was led by KKR, with participation from Sixth Street Growth, TenEleven, and Carrick Capital Partners. The post Identity Security Firm Saviynt Raises $700 Million at $3 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…