Cheap Android smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies have been observed pre-installed with trojanized apps masquerading as WhatsApp and Telegram that contain cryptocurrency clipper functionality as part of a campaign since June 2024. While using malware-laced apps to steal financial information…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-04-16 09h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 7:4 : Beschlossen: Lebensdauer für TLS-Serverzertifikate sinkt auf 47 Tage 7:3 : Oracle Issues Patch for 378 Vulnerabilities in Major Security Rollout 7:3 : Hackers Exploit Node.js to Spread Malware and Exfiltrate…
Malicious Macros Return in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns
The cybersecurity landscape of 2025 is witnessing a troubling resurgence of malicious macros in phishing campaigns. Despite years of advancements in security measures and Microsoft’s decision to disable macros by default in Office applications, attackers have adapted their methods to…
“Living-off-the-Land Techniques” How Malware Families Evade Detection
Living-off-the-Land (LOTL) attacks have become a cornerstone of modern cyber threats, allowing malware to evade detection by leveraging legitimate system tools and processes. Rather than relying on custom malicious binaries that can be flagged by security solutions, attackers use trusted,…
Chinese UNC5174 Group Expands Arsenal with New Open Source Tool and C2 Infrastructure
The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) has revealed a significant evolution in the offensive capabilities of the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, UNC5174. In late January 2025, after a year of diminished activity, the group launched a new campaign that introduced…
SOC Alert Fatigue Hits Peak Levels As Teams Battle Notification Overload
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are facing a mounting crisis: alert fatigue. As cyber threats multiply and security tools proliferate, SOC teams are inundated with thousands of notifications daily. This overwhelming volume of alerts many of which are false positives or…
In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat
That AI has gotten much more proficient in social engineering is a revelation that’s not surprising, but still sets alarm bells ringing. The post In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat appeared first on Security…
Cato Networks unveils GenAI security controls for Cato CASB
Cato Networks introduced GenAI security controls for Cato CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker). Cato CASB, a native feature in the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, is now enhanced with new capabilities for GenAI applications including a shadow AI dashboard and policy engine. With…
Intelligente Rollenverteilung: KI und LLM im Einsatz für IAM
Die Rollen- und Rechtevergabe in Unternehmen erfolgt häufig noch nach veralteten Prinzipien, da Identity und Access Management als zu komplex empfunden werden. KI und Large Language Models können IAM-Prozesse auf sichere Weise vereinfachen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen…
Datenleck bei Autovermietung: Prominente Hacker erbeuten Kundendaten von Hertz
Unter anderem von Hertz erfasste Führerscheindaten, Zahlungsinformationen und Angaben über Unfallverletzungen sind in die Hände von Hackern gelangt. (Datenleck, Cyberwar) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Datenleck bei Autovermietung: Prominente Hacker erbeuten Kundendaten…
NEC Identity Cloud Service simplifies identity verification
NEC introduces Identity Cloud Service (ICS), a new identity verification solution to deliver streamlined, secure and cost-effective access management. Based on NEC’s biometric technology, ICS provides verification and search capabilities for corporations and global enterprises, financial services, hospitality, e-commerce, government…
Government CVE funding set to end, 4chan down following an alleged hack, China accuses US of launching advanced cyberattacks
Government CVE funding set to end Tuesday 4chan, the internet’s most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack China accuses US of launching ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents Thanks to this week’s episode sponsor, Vanta Do you know…
Beschlossen: Lebensdauer für TLS-Serverzertifikate sinkt auf 47 Tage
Von derzeit maximal dreizehn Monaten sinkt die Gültigkeit auf anderthalb. Allerdings mit jahrelanger Übergangsfrist für Admins. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Beschlossen: Lebensdauer für TLS-Serverzertifikate sinkt auf 47 Tage
Oracle Issues Patch for 378 Vulnerabilities in Major Security Rollout
Oracle Corporation has released a sweeping Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, addressing a staggering 378 security vulnerabilities across a wide array of its product families. The rollout underscores Oracle’s continued commitment to proactive cybersecurity and comes amid ongoing…
Hackers Exploit Node.js to Spread Malware and Exfiltrate Data
Threat actors are increasingly targeting Node.js—a staple tool for modern web developers—to launch sophisticated malware campaigns aimed at data theft and system compromise. Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) have reported a spike in such attacks since October 2024, especially focusing on…
Windows 11 Escalation Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Admin Access Within 300 Milliseconds
A critical vulnerability in Windows 11 allowed attackers to escalate from a low-privileged user to full system administrator rights in just 300 milliseconds. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24076, exploits a weakness in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature through a sophisticated…
Using Threat Intelligence To Combat Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent some of the most sophisticated cyber threats organizations face today. Unlike conventional attacks, APTs involve stealthy, persistent adversaries who establish long-term footholds in networks to extract valuable data or cause significant damage. In the current…
Identity Theft and Tax Records, Purchasing Fake IDs for Hacker Forums and more: Cyber Security Today for April 16, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love, the show salutes Katie Moussouris of Luta Security for her courage in speaking truth to power. The episode covers various significant news in the cybersecurity world: the explosion of identity…
Navigating HIPAA In The Digital Age: How Marketing Teams Can Avoid Costly Violations
In an era where data drives strategy and personalized outreach is key to consumer engagement, marketing teams face mounting pressure to deliver results, especially in healthcare. However, when marketing initiatives intersect with protected health information (PHI), the stakes are significantly…
Protecting Against Insider Threats – Strategies for CISOs
Insider threats represent a critical vulnerability in organizational cybersecurity, posing risks that are often more challenging to mitigate than external attacks. These threats can originate from malicious employees, negligent staff, or compromised credentials, each capable of causing significant financial, operational,…
MITRE Ends CVE Program Support – Leaked Internal Memo Confirms Departure
A leaked internal memo dated April 15, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, revealing that MITRE’s contract to operate the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program is set to expire today, April 16, 2025. The letter, reportedly obtained…
Guess what happens when ransomware fiends find ‘insurance’ ‘policy’ in your files
It involves a number close to three or six depending on the fiend Ransomware operators jack up their ransom demands by a factor of 2.8x if they detect a victim has cyber-insurance, a study highlighted by the Netherlands government has…
When companies merge, so do their cyber threats
For CISOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bring both potential and risk. These deals can drive growth, but they also open the door to serious cybersecurity threats that may derail the transaction. Strong due diligence, smart risk planning, and a shared…
U.S. Govt. Funding for MITRE’s CVE Ends April 16, Cybersecurity Community on Alert
The U.S. government funding for non-profit research giant MITRE to operate and maintain its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program will expire Wednesday, an unprecedented development that could shake up one of the foundational pillars of the global cybersecurity ecosystem.…