In today’s digital age, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have become the most formidable adversaries for organizations worldwide. These stealthy, well-resourced attacks often originate from nation-state actors or highly organized cybercriminal groups and target sensitive data, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure.…
Mitigating API Vulnerabilities in Cloud-Based Service Architectures
API vulnerabilities have emerged as one of the most critical cybersecurity concerns of 2025, with organizations scrambling to protect their cloud-based service architectures from increasingly sophisticated attacks. Recent industry reports highlight that 41% of businesses have experienced API security incidents,…
Cybercriminals camouflaging threats as AI tool installers
Cisco Talos has uncovered new threats, including ransomware like CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t, and a destructive malware called Numero, all disguised as legitimate AI tool installers to target victims. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original…
New Spear-Phishing Campaign Targets Financial Executives with NetBird Malware
Trellix’s email security systems detected a highly targeted spear-phishing campaign aimed at CFOs and finance executives across industries like banking, energy, insurance, and investment firms in regions spanning Europe, Africa, Canada, the Middle East, and South Asia. This meticulously crafted…
Resecurity Compliance Manager empowers cybersecurity leaders with AI-driven insights
Resecurity has officially launched its AI-driven Compliance Manager. The solution is engineered to help CISOs and compliance teams manage complex regulatory demands, reduce risk, and maintain alignment with global cybersecurity standards. The Compliance Manager delivers centralized visibility, automation, and expert-level…
The Disruption Layer: Conversations from the Edge of Change
Explore how businesses navigate digital transformation by aligning legacy systems, AI, and culture to thrive at the edge of constant disruption. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: The Disruption Layer: Conversations from the Edge…
New ChoiceJacking Exploit Targets Android and iOS via Infected Charging Ports
A team of cybersecurity researchers from the Institute of Information Security and A-SIT Secure Information Technology Centre Austria has unveiled a new class of USB-based attacks on mobile devices, dubbed “ChoiceJacking.” This attack revives and surpasses the notorious “juice jacking”…
European Commission: Make Europe Great Again… for startups
Sick of paying the US tech tax and relinquishing talent to other continents, politicians finally wake up The European Commission (EC) has kicked off a scheme to make Europe a better place to nurture global technology businesses, providing support throughout…
Beyond GenAI: Why Agentic AI Was the Real Conversation at RSA 2025
Agentic AI can be a great tool for many of the ‘gray area’ tasks that SOC analysts undertake. The post Beyond GenAI: Why Agentic AI Was the Real Conversation at RSA 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Human Risk Management: The Next Security Challenge
Nisos Human Risk Management: The Next Security Challenge Human risk isn’t new. It’s growing faster, showing up in more places, and catching many organizations off guard… The post Human Risk Management: The Next Security Challenge appeared first on Nisos by…
AI Agents and APIs: Understand Complexities Today to Authenticate Tomorrow
The growth of AI agents puts the need for robust API authentication practices front and center, so today we’re highlighting two AI agent scenarios and how you could deal with their typical authentication challenges. The post AI Agents and APIs:…
Countermeasures Against State-Sponsored APT Operations Worldwide
State-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have become the defining challenge for cybersecurity professionals in 2025, with attacks growing in sophistication, persistence, and global reach. High-profile breaches targeting critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and government entities underscore the urgent need for robust, adaptive…
Advanced Detection Strategies for APT Campaigns in 2025 Networks
The cybersecurity landscape of 2025 has become a high-stakes battleground as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaigns leverage artificial intelligence, zero-day exploits, and cloud vulnerabilities to bypass traditional defenses. With APT attacks on critical infrastructure surging by 136% in Q1 2025…
New Spear-Phishing Attack Targeting Financial Executives by Deploying NetBird Malware
A sophisticated spear-phishing campaign has emerged targeting chief financial officers and senior financial executives across banking, energy, insurance, and investment sectors worldwide, marking a concerning escalation in precision-targeted cyber attacks against corporate leadership. The campaign, which surfaced on May 15,…
AI is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Data, Reveals New Report From Varonis
A new report from Varonis examines nearly 10 billion files and suggests that AI is a ticking time bomb for your data. The post AI is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Data, Reveals New Report From Varonis appeared first…
#Infosec2025: Over 90% of Top Email Domains Vulnerable to Spoofing Attacks
EasyDMARC found that just 7.7% of the world’s top 1.8 million email domains have implemented the most stringent DMARC policy This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #Infosec2025: Over 90% of Top Email Domains Vulnerable to…
Woodpecker: Red Teaming Tool Targets AI, Kubernetes, and API Vulnerabilities
Operant AI has announced the release of Woodpecker, an open-source automated red teaming engine designed to make advanced security testing accessible to organizations of all sizes. Traditionally, red teaming—simulated cyberattacks conducted by ethical hackers to uncover vulnerabilities—has been a privilege…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-29 09h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 7:5 : APT Hackers Turn Google Calendar Into Command Hub Using TOUGHPROGRESS Malware, Google Alerts 7:4 : New AyySSHush botnet compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers, adding a persistent SSH backdoor. 7:4 :…
Malicious WordPress Plugin Disguised as Java Update Infects Site Visitors
A troubling new cyber threat has emerged targeting WordPress websites, where a malicious plugin masquerading as a legitimate tool tricks visitors into downloading harmful software. Disguised as “Yoast SEO” with convincing metadata, this plugin was recently uncovered in the /wp-content/plugins/contact-form/…
Massive Botnet Targets ASUS Routers by Injecting Malicious SSH Keys
GreyNoise Research has publicly disclosed a sophisticated cyberattack campaign that has compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers worldwide. First detected by GreyNoise’s proprietary AI-powered analysis tool, Sift, on March 18, 2025, the campaign leverages a combination of brute-force attacks, authentication bypasses,…
NIST’s Responsibilities Under the January 2025 Executive Order
While NIST frameworks are typically not mandatory for most organizations, they are still being called on to do some heavy lifting to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity defenses. Under the January 2025 Executive Order (EO) on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in…
Resecurity Compliance Manage empowers cybersecurity leaders with AI-driven insights
Resecurity has officially launched its AI-driven Compliance Manager. The solution is engineered to help CISOs and compliance teams manage complex regulatory demands, reduce risk, and maintain alignment with global cybersecurity standards. The Compliance Manager delivers centralized visibility, automation, and expert-level…
Microsoft OneDrive File Picker Vulnerability Exposes Users’ Entire Cloud Storage to Websites
A critical security flaw in Microsoft’s OneDrive File Picker has exposed millions of users to unauthorized data access, allowing third-party web applications to gain complete access to users’ entire OneDrive storage rather than just selected files. Security researchers from Oasis…
New Botnet Hijacks 9,000 ASUS Routers & Enables SSH Access by Injecting Public Key
A sophisticated botnet campaign dubbed “AyySSHush” has compromised over 9,000 ASUS routers worldwide, establishing persistent backdoor access that survives firmware updates and reboots. The stealthy operation, first detected in March 2025, demonstrates advanced nation-state-level tradecraft by exploiting authentication vulnerabilities and…