Microsoft has released its second progress report on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), described as the largest cybersecurity engineering project in the company’s history. Led by Charlie Bell, Executive Vice President of Microsoft Security, the initiative has mobilized the equivalent…
The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested
We’ve selected the top Bluetooth trackers, from AirTags to Tile, to help you keep track of your belongings, no matter if you’re on iOS or Android. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the…
Addressing The Need for Integrated FICO-DT Scoring for All Digital Services
INTRODUCING DIGITAL TRUST SCORE (FICO-DT) The Digital Trust (FICO-DT) framework is an attempt by DigitalXForce to bridge a critical gap: the absence of a standard metric for measuring and validating… The post Addressing The Need for Integrated FICO-DT Scoring for…
Microsoft Purges Dormant Azure Tenants, Rotates Keys to Prevent Repeat Nation-State Hack
Microsoft security chief Charlie Bell says the SFI’s 28 objectives are “near completion” and that 11 others have made “significant progress.” The post Microsoft Purges Dormant Azure Tenants, Rotates Keys to Prevent Repeat Nation-State Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
DaVita Faces Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Some Operations but Patient Care Continues
Denver-headquartered DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care and dialysis services with more than 3,100 facilities across the U.S. and 13 countries, has reported a ransomware attack that is currently affecting parts of its network. The incident, disclosed…
Microsoft Recall on Copilot+ PC: testing the security and privacy implications
Some background on Recall Last year, Microsoft announced Recall, a feature which screenshots your PC every few seconds, OCRs the screenshots and produces a searchable text database of everything you’ve ever viewed or written from your computer. I took a look…
Kimsuky APT exploited BlueKeep RDP flaw in attacks against South Korea and Japan
Researchers spotted a new North Korea-linked group Kimsuky ‘s campaign, exploiting a patched Microsoft Remote Desktop Services flaw to gain initial access. While investigating a security breach, the AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) researchers discovered a North Korea-linked group Kimsuky…
North Korean IT Workers Using Real-time Deepfake to Infiltrate Organizations via Remote Job
In a concerning evolution of cyber infiltration tactics, North Korean IT workers have begun deploying sophisticated real-time deepfake technology during remote job interviews to secure positions within organizations worldwide. This advanced technique allows threat actors to present convincing synthetic identities…
Attack Via Infostealers Increased by 84% Via Phishing Emails Per Week
Cybersecurity researchers have documented an alarming surge in infostealer malware distribution through phishing channels, with weekly delivery volume increasing by 84% in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to recently released data, this upward trend shows no signs of…
Penetration Testing And Threat Hunting: Key Practices For Security Leaders
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, organizations face increasingly sophisticated attacks from adversaries ranging from opportunistic hackers to state-sponsored threat actors. With a significant percentage of organizations having experienced an exploit or breach, security leaders must adopt proactive approaches to identify vulnerabilities…
Building SOAR Playbooks To Respond To Common Web-Based Attacks
Web-based attacks remain one of the most persistent threats to modern organizations, targeting everything from web applications and APIs to user email inboxes. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms have emerged as essential tools for automating the detection, investigation,…
Digital Forensics In 2025: How CSOs Can Lead Effective Investigations
In 2025, digital forensics stands at the intersection of rapid technological innovation, increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and the ever-expanding volume of digital data. The role of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) has never been more critical in leading effective digital…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘de Sitter’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3077/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”459″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d051ad08-f735-4a65-8763-3edb8bc5f711/de_sitter.png?format=1000w” width=”292″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘de Sitter’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Booking.com Phishing Scam Uses Fake CAPTCHA to Install AsyncRAT
Fake Booking.com emails trick hotel staff into running AsyncRAT malware via fake CAPTCHA, targeting systems with remote access… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Booking.com Phishing…
North Korean IT Workers Use Real-Time Deepfakes to Infiltrate Organizations Through Remote Jobs
A division of Palo Alto Networks, have revealed a sophisticated scheme by North Korean IT workers to infiltrate organizations globally using real-time deepfake technology. This operation, which has raised critical security, legal, and compliance issues, involves creating synthetic identities for…
Infostealer Attacks Surge 84% Weekly Through Phishing Emails
The volume of infostealer malware distributed through phishing emails has surged by 84% week-on-week in 2024, according to the latest IBM X-Force report. This sharp increase not only signals a shift in attack strategies but also underscores the growing sophistication…
EFF to Congress: Here’s What A Strong Privacy Law Looks Like
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Enacting strong federal consumer data privacy laws is among EFF’s highest priorities. For decades, EFF has advocated for federal privacy law that is concrete, ambitious, and fully…
Microsoft rated this bug as low exploitability. Miscreants weaponized it in just 8 days
It’s now hitting govt, enterprise targets On March 11 – Patch Tuesday – Microsoft rolled out its usual buffet of bug fixes. Just eight days later, miscreants had weaponized one of the vulnerabilities, using it against government and private sector…
Akira Ransomware Launches New Cyberattacks Using Stolen Credentials and Public Tools
The Akira ransomware group has intensified its operations, targeting over 350 organizations and claiming approximately $42 million USD in ransom proceeds by the beginning of 2024. This sophisticated cybercriminal entity has been deploying a strategy known as “double extortion,” where…
Detecting And Blocking DNS Tunneling Techniques Using Network Analytics
DNS tunneling is a covert technique that cybercriminals use to bypass traditional network security measures and exfiltrate data or establish command and control channels within an organization. By leveraging the essential and often trusted Domain Name System (DNS) protocol, attackers…
New Phishing Technique Hides Weaponized HTML Files Within SVG Images
Cybersecurity experts have observed an alarming increase in the use of SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files for phishing attacks. These attacks leverage the versatility of SVG format, which allows embedding of HTML and JavaScript code within what appears to be…
Gmail Users Face a New Dilemma Between AI Features and Data Privacy
Google’s Gmail is now offering two new upgrades, but here’s the catch— they don’t work well together. This means Gmail’s billions of users are being asked to pick a side: better privacy or smarter features. And this decision could…
Kimsuky Exploits BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability to Breach Systems in South Korea and Japan
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious campaign related to the North Korean state-sponsored threat actor known as Kimsuky that exploits a now-patched vulnerability impacting Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to gain initial access. The activity has been named Larva-24005 by…
Business Continuity in a Digital World – CISO Perspectives
In today’s interconnected business environment, digital disruptions can quickly escalate from minor technical incidents to major organizational crises. The role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has become increasingly central to business continuity planning, as organizations face sophisticated cyber threats,…