In part 1 of this blog series, we walked through the risks associated with using sensitive data as part of your generative AI application. This overview provided a baseline of the challenges of using sensitive data with a non-deterministic large…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-03 18h : 19 posts
19 posts were published in the last hour 17:2 : New Malware Campaign Mimic Tax Agencies Attacking Financial Organizations 16:33 : CVE-2023-6080: A Case Study on Third-Party Installer Abuse 16:33 : Strengthening Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World: Insights and Strategies…
New Malware Campaign Mimic Tax Agencies Attacking Financial Organizations
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting tax season to target financial organizations and individuals globally. The campaign involves phishing emails impersonating tax agencies and financial institutions, delivering malware and harvesting sensitive credentials. The malicious actors behind this…
CVE-2023-6080: A Case Study on Third-Party Installer Abuse
Written By: Jacob Paullus, Daniel McNamara, Jake Rawlins, Steven Karschnia < div class=”block-paragraph_advanced”> Executive Summary Mandiant exploited flaws in the Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) repair action of Lakeside Software’s SysTrack installer to obtain arbitrary code execution. An attacker with low-privilege…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World: Insights and Strategies from Black Duck’s BSIMM15 Report
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and with mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and more complex software supply chains, organizations are realizing they must adopt a proactive strategy to attain true cyber resiliency. Recognizing that traditional cybersecurity protocols no…
Cisco Finds DeepSeek R1 Highly Vulnerable to Harmful Prompts
DeepSeek R1, a cost-efficient AI model, achieves impressive reasoning but fails all safety tests in a new study… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Cisco Finds DeepSeek…
MDR for MSPs: Navigating EDR compatibility
When it comes to endpoint detection and response (EDR) compatibility within an MDR offering, managed service providers (MSPs) are weighing two key priorities: native EDR integration or the flexibility to support multiple solutions. According to a recent OpenText survey, opinions…
Deepfake Detection – Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud
Advanced deepfake detection combines AI forensic analysis, liveness checks, and behavioral biometrics to combat synthetic fraud. Discover neural anomaly detection and blockchain verification systems to counter AI-generated threats. The post Deepfake Detection – Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud appeared…
Rising Cyber Threats in the Financial Sector: A Call for Enhanced Resilience
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The financial sector is facing a sharp increase in cyber threats, with investment firms, such as asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms, becoming prime targets for ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and data breaches. These firms rely…
How Google Enhances AI Security with Red Teaming
Google continues to strengthen its cybersecurity framework, particularly in safeguarding AI systems from threats such as prompt injection attacks on Gemini. By leveraging automated red team hacking bots, the company is proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. Google employs an…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of January 27, 2025
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info 0xPolygonZero–plonky2 Plonky2 is a SNARK implementation based on techniques from PLONK and FRI. Lookup tables, whose length is not divisible by 26 = floor(num_routed_wires / 3) always include the…
High-profile X Accounts Targeted in Phishing Campaign
Hackers hijack high-profile X accounts with phishing scams to steal credentials and promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: High-profile X Accounts Targeted in Phishing Campaign
Solving for Enterprise Cybersecurity Challenges and Risks with Secure Business Communication
In today’s digital-first era, cyber threats are a persistent and challenging reality for enterprises. According to a 2024 State of Cybersecurity report by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), 38% of organizations experienced increased cybersecurity attacks in 2024,…
EV Charging Stations vulnerable to cyber attacks
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are often praised for their environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness, but there are concerns about their security. According to experts from Check Point Software, EV charging stations are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. These attacks could lead to the…
Hackers Exploit AWS & Microsoft Azure for Large-Scale Cyber Attacks
Silent Push, a cybersecurity research firm, has introduced the term “infrastructure laundering” to describe a sophisticated method used by cybercriminals to exploit legitimate cloud hosting services for illegal purposes. This practice involves renting IP addresses from mainstream providers like Amazon…
New Phishing Attack Hijacks High-Profile X Accounts to Promote Scam Sites
A new wave of phishing attacks has been identified, targeting high-profile accounts on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This campaign, analyzed by SentinelLABS, aims to hijack accounts belonging to prominent individuals and organizations, including U.S. political figures, international…
Lazarus Group Exploits Trusted Apps for Data Theft via Dropbox
In an alarming development, North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has been linked to a global cyber espionage campaign, code-named Operation Phantom Circuit. Beginning in September 2024, this operation exploited trusted software development tools to infiltrate systems worldwide, targeting cryptocurrency and…
Microsoft 365 is dumping its VPN – try these alternatives instead
The company is retiring the VPN tool while raising prices for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Microsoft 365 is dumping its VPN –…
Crazy Evil gang runs over 10 highly specialized social media scams
The Russian-speaking Crazy Evil group runs over 10 social media scams, tricking victims into installing StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer malware. Since 2021, the Crazy Evil gang has become a major cybercriminal group, using phishing, identity fraud, and malware to…
WhatsApp says Paragon is spying on specific users
WhatsApp has accused professional spyware company Paragon of spying on a select group of users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp says Paragon is spying on specific users
Password Management Breached: Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Millions
Password management solutions are the unsung heroes in enterprise security. They protect our digital identities, ensuring sensitive info such as passwords, personal details, or financial data is kept safe from threat actors. However, in a recent breach, several critical vulnerabilities…
Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here’s what we know
The release of a new Apple AirTag appears imminent for multiple reasons. Here’s what we know and when you can expect it. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Is Apple…
What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
The hack has the potential to be one of the biggest of the year, but the edtech giant is refusing to answer important questions © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from…
MediaTek Chipsets WLAN Vulnerabilities Exposes Million of Devices to Remote Attacks
Researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in MediaTek wireless LAN (WLAN) drivers that could potentially expose millions of devices to severe security risks. These vulnerabilities, tracked under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers CVE-2025-20631, CVE-2025-20632, and CVE-2025-20633, allow attackers to…