Nearly six months ago, the Western media began to highlight growing concerns about potential Chinese interference in critical U.S. infrastructure. Among the sectors most affected were the telecom and treasury industries. These reports sent waves of alarm throughout the United…
Russian CryptoBytes Hackers Target Windows Machines with UxCryptor Ransomware
The SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team has identified continued activity from the Russian cybercriminal group CryptoBytes, which has been active since at least 2023. This financially motivated group is leveraging a ransomware strain named UxCryptor, which has gained notoriety…
Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, has been detected targeting users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. FortiGuard Labs identified this threat using FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5), a…
Hackers Converting Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple & Google Wallets
Cybercriminal groups, primarily based in China, are leveraging advanced phishing techniques and mobile wallet technologies to convert stolen payment card data into fraudulent Apple and Google Wallet accounts. This innovative approach has revitalized the underground carding industry, which had been…
Hackers Exploit Jarsigner Tool to Deploy XLoader Malware
Security researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a new campaign leveraging the legitimate JAR signing tool, jarsigner.exe, to distribute the XLoader malware. The attack employs a DLL side-loading technique, where malicious DLL files are placed alongside legitimate…
Russian Hackers Target Signal Messenger Users to Steal Sensitive Data
Russian state-aligned threat actors have intensified their efforts to compromise Signal Messenger accounts, targeting individuals of strategic interest, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These campaigns, primarily linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, aim to intercept…
Microsoft’s Muse AI can design video game worlds after watching you play
Microsoft new Muse AI system learns to generate interactive 3D game worlds by watching gameplay footage, marking a major advance in artificial intelligence’s ability to understand spatial environments and human interactions. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
MSPs weigh in: Key SOAR benefits driving MDR success
OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). One technology area it explored was security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)—the workhorse behind automating security workflows. The survey revealed several key…
US Army soldier pleads guilty to AT&T and Verizon hacks
Cameron John Wagenius pleaded guilty to hacking AT&T and Verizon and stealing a massive trove of phone records from the companies, according to court records filed on Wednesday. Wagenius, who was a U.S. Army soldier, pleaded guilty to two counts…
Palo Alto Warns of Hackers Combining Vulnerabilities to Compromise Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks has issued urgent warnings as cybersecurity researchers observe threat actors exploiting a combination of vulnerabilities in PAN-OS, the operating system powering its next-generation firewalls. Coordinated attacks, which bypass chain authentication and privilege escalation flaws, enable unauthorized access…
CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware
Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) now accounts for 57% of all cyberthreats, marking a 17% increase from the first half of 2024, according to Darktrace’s Annual Threat Report. The post CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security
Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings to consider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Using 2FA authentication adds an extra layer…
Google Warned Of Lawsuit Over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ Name Change
Google threatened with a lawsuit from Mexico, after it changed the Gulf of Mexico name after Trump executive order This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Warned Of Lawsuit Over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ Name…
2025-02-18: SmartApeSG script for fake browser update leads to NetSupport RAT and StealC
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. The post Flaws in…
INE Security’s Cybersecurity and IT Training Enhances Career Stability in Tech
Cary, North Carolina, 19th February 2025, CyberNewsWire The post INE Security’s Cybersecurity and IT Training Enhances Career Stability in Tech appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the original article: INE Security’s Cybersecurity…
What is challenge-response authentication?
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Venture capital firm Insight Partners discloses security breach
Venture capital firm Insight Partners suffered a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to its information systems. A cyber attack hit venture capital firm Insight Partners, threat actors gained unauthorized access to its information systems. Venture Capital (VC) is a form of…
Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware To Breach Critical US Security
A new class of cyber threats leveraging $10 infostealer malware kits has compromised critical U.S. military, defense contractor, and federal agency systems, exposing vulnerabilities in national security infrastructure. According to Hudson Rock’s cybercrime intelligence data, over 30,000 infected devices across…
Hackers Turning Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple & Google Wallets
Recent advances in cybercrime strategies are reviving the carding sector, with threat actors leveraging stolen credit card data to create fraudulent Apple Pay and Google Wallet accounts. Dubbed “Ghost Tap,” this new attack methodology uses Near Field Communication (NFC) relay…
Lee Enterprises Ransomware Attack Compromises ‘Critical’ Systems
Lee Enterprises, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the U.S., has confirmed a cybersecurity attack involving adversarial encryption of critical business applications and data exfiltration through double-extortion ransomware tactics. The incident has disrupted print distribution, billing systems, and digital…
How Hackers Manipulate Agentic AI with Prompt Engineering
Organizations adopting the transformative nature of agentic AI are urged to take heed of prompt engineering tactics being practiced by threat actors. The post How Hackers Manipulate Agentic AI with Prompt Engineering appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
CardinalOps expands Threat Exposure Management platform
CardinalOps announced new enhancements to its Threat Exposure Management platform. The newly launched platform provides security teams with better visibility, smarter prioritization, and consistent workflows to address exposures and proactively reduce the risk of a breach. With this expansion, CardinalOps is…
Fortinet enhances FortiAnalyzer to deliver accelerated threat hunting and incident response
Fortinet announced significant enhancements to FortiAnalyzer, reinforcing its role in driving faster, smarter security operations (SecOps)—all from a single, turnkey hybrid platform tailored for mid-sized enterprises and teams impacted by the cyber skills shortage. FortiAnalyzer offers a powerful, streamlined entry…