Kaspersky researchers analyze EAGERBEE backdoor modules, revealing a possible connection to the CoughingDown APT actor. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: EAGERBEE, with updated and novel components, targets the Middle East
Drowning in Visibility? Why Cybersecurity Needs to Shift from Visibility to Actionable Insight
Many security teams today are drowning in data, struggling to transform extensive visibility into actionable, meaningful insights. The post Drowning in Visibility? Why Cybersecurity Needs to Shift from Visibility to Actionable Insight appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Flax Typhoon sanctions, Atos dismisses ransomware, German airport outage
U.S. sanctions China’s Integrity Technology for role in Flax Typhoon attacks French military contractor Atos dismisses ransomware attack claims German airports hit by IT outage Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security helps you mitigate security risks stemming…
Angebliche Spiele-Tests führen zu Infostealer-Infektion
Aktuell versuchen Kriminelle, auf Discord-Servern Opfer für Infostealer zu finden. Als Köder dient ein angeblicher Beta-Test von Spielen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Angebliche Spiele-Tests führen zu Infostealer-Infektion
Windows 11 BitLocker Bypassed to Extract Encryption Keys
An attacker with physical access can abruptly restart the device and dump RAM, as analysis of this memory may reveal FVEK keys from recently running Windows instances, compromising data encryption. The effectiveness of this attack is, however, limited because the…
Weaponized Python Scripts Deliver New SwaetRAT Malware
The Python script leverages low-level interactions with the Windows operating system, which imports crucial libraries like `System.Reflection`, `ctypes`, and `wintypes`, enabling it to directly invoke Windows APIs. It allows the script to manipulate system behavior at a fundamental level, potentially…
The Defender vs. The Attacker Game
The researcher proposes a game-theoretic approach to analyze the interaction between the model defender and attacker in trigger-based black-box model watermarking. They design payoff functions for both players and determine the optimal strategies for each player, which provides a theoretical…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-06 09h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 7:33 : heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP® Top 10 – Sicherheitsrisiken für Webanwendungen verstehen 7:33 : Make Malware Happy, (Mon, Jan 6th) 7:33 : Garak – An Open Source LLM Vulnerability Scanner for AI…
heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP® Top 10 – Sicherheitsrisiken für Webanwendungen verstehen
Lernen Sie die wichtigsten Sicherheitslücken in Web-Anwendungen kennen und erfahren Sie, wie Sie sich erfolgreich schützen können. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP® Top 10 – Sicherheitsrisiken für Webanwendungen verstehen
Make Malware Happy, (Mon, Jan 6th)
When I teach FOR610[1], I like to use a funny quotation with my students: “Make malware happy!†What does it mean? Yes, we like malware, and we need to treat it in a friendly way. To help the malware work…
Garak – An Open Source LLM Vulnerability Scanner for AI Red-Teaming
Garak is a free, open-source tool specifically designed to test the robustness and reliability of Large Language Models (LLMs). Inspired by utilities like Nmap or Metasploit, Garak identifies potential weak points in LLMs by probing for issues such as hallucinations,…
Malicious npm Packages Stealing Developers’ Sensitive Data
Attackers published 20 malicious npm packages impersonating legitimate Nomic Foundation and Hardhat plugins, where these packages, downloaded over 1,000 times, compromised development environments and potentially backdoored production systems and resulted in financial losses. They are utilizing Ethereum smart contracts, such…
Online Marketplaces: Helping Small Businesses Grow and Stay Cyber Safe
Online marketplace sales are projected to reach $3.832 trillion in 2024. Every small e-commerce business should capture market share. The post Online Marketplaces: Helping Small Businesses Grow and Stay Cyber Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Taiwan-China-Konflikt: Frachtschiff soll Unterwasserkabel beschädigt haben
Ein chinesisches Frachtschiff soll am 3. Januar 2025 ein Unterwasserkommunikationskabel vor der Küste Taiwans beschädigt haben. (Telekommunikation, Politik) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Taiwan-China-Konflikt: Frachtschiff soll Unterwasserkabel beschädigt haben
From Shadows to Spotlight: Addressing the Hidden Dangers of Dormant Service Accounts
A silent threat lurks beneath the surface in today’s enterprise systems: dormant service accounts. These automated, non-human identities, inactive for 90 days or more, represent one of an organization’s most overlooked yet dangerous security vulnerabilities. And they’re everywhere. For every…
Cybersecurity Firm Tenable’s CEO “Amit Yoran” has Died at 54
Tenable Holdings, Inc. has confirmed the passing of its esteemed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amit Yoran, who succumbed to cancer on January 3, 2025. Yoran, aged 54, was a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity realm, known for his visionary…
Windows Registry Privilege Escalation Vulnerability – PoC Released
Researchers have released a proof of concept (PoC) exploit for a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-43452, allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on a compromised system, potentially leading to unchecked access to sensitive data and…
How Learning Experience Platforms Are Transforming Training
Within today’s fast-changing global society, effective training is vital for personal and professional success. However, traditional methods often do not provide enough flexibility or personalization options. In light of this, learning experience platforms (LXPs) have revolutionized how organizations and individuals…
Tenable CEO “Amit Yoran” Passed Away at the Age of 54
Tenable Holdings, Inc. has announced with profound sadness the unexpected passing of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amit Yoran, who succumbed to a battle with cancer on January 5, 2025. A visionary leader, Yoran was a pioneer in the…
Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research
In this Help Net Security interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses how threat research drives faster, better decision-making in cybersecurity operations. Roccia provides insights into balancing internal and external research strategies, the influence of AI and geopolitical…
North Korean Hackers Wipe Cryptocurrency Wallets via Fake Job Interviews
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks linked to North Korean threat actors targeting cryptocurrency wallets in an operation dubbed the “Contagious Interview” campaign. The attackers employ sophisticated phishing tactics under the guise of job interviews, exploiting platforms…
The Future of Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI SOC Analysts to Combat Evolving Threats
At Information Security Buzz, we deliver the latest cybersecurity news and insights, engaging with various companies to understand their goals, objectives, and contributions to advancing cybersecurity. In this interview, we spoke with Kamal Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Prophet Security,…
Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024 (703%), signaling a sharp escalation in the use of sophisticated…
Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity
With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role of SecurityScorecard’s A-to-F rating…