The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed federal charges Thursday against Russian national Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, for allegedly orchestrating one of the world’s most sophisticated malware operations that infected over 700,000 computers globally and facilitated devastating ransomware attacks. The Moscow-based…
Cyber Heads Up: “BadSuccessor”—A Critical Active Directory Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025
Overview: Akamai researchers have identified a significant privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server 2025, termed “BadSuccessor.” This flaw exploits the newly introduced delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) feature, allowing attackers to impersonate any Active Directory (AD) user, including domain administrators,…
Naukri exposed recruiter email addresses, researcher says
The recruiter website fixed the email address exposure earlier this week. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Naukri exposed recruiter email addresses, researcher says
Offensive Threat Intelligence
CTI isn’t just for blue teams. Used properly, it sharpens red team tradecraft, aligns ops to real-world threats, and exposes blind spots defenders often miss. It’s not about knowing threats, it’s about becoming them long enough to help others beat…
184 Million Records Database Leak: Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook, PayPal Logins Found
The database’s exposure duration is unknown. Signs of infostealer malware were found, but no confirmed breach or misuse of user data, says cybersecurity researcher. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 184 Million Records…
GenAI Assistant DIANNA Uncovering New Obfuscated Malware
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a significant milestone this February with the emergence of BypassERWDirectSyscallShellcodeLoader, a sophisticated malware specimen that represents the first documented case of large language model-generated malicious code being analyzed by an artificial intelligence security assistant. This groundbreaking…
Threat Actor Selling Burger King Backup System RCE Vulnerability for $4,000
A cybersecurity threat has emerged targeting one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, as a threat actor known as #LongNight has put up for sale remote code execution (RCE) access to Burger King Spain’s backup infrastructure for $4,000. The vulnerability…
Bypassing Zero-Trust Policies to Exploit Vulnerabilities & Manipulate NHI Secrets
A comprehensive security research demonstration has revealed how attackers can systematically undermine modern zero-trust security frameworks by exploiting a critical DNS vulnerability to disrupt automated secret rotation mechanisms. The research showcases a sophisticated attack chain that begins with crashing DNS…
Feel Protected: Advances in NHI Security Techniques
How Relevant is NHI Security in Today’s Cloud-Dependent Society? It is becoming increasingly clear that the safe management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets is critical. A comprehensive approach to securing these machine identities is no longer optional but…
Ensuring Stability with Robust NHI Strategies
Are Your Non-human Identities and Secrets Secure? The security of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secretive credentials has proven to be an essential dimension of data management. NHIs, as machine identities, play a crucial role in businesses, especially those operating.…
Week in Review: Disabling Microsoft Defender, corrupted power inverters, bipartisan training bill
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest George Finney, CISO, The University of Texas System – check out George’s new book plus all his other achievements at…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-24 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-05-23 22:2 : BadSuccessor Exploits Windows Server 2025 Flaw for Full AD Takeover
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-05-23
185 posts were published in the last hour 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-23 21h : 3 posts 20:4 : ConnectWise ScreenConnect Tops List of Abused RATs in 2025 Attacks 20:4 : Russian Hackers Target Western Firms Aiding…
Hackers Attacking macOS Users With Fake Ledger Apps to Deploy Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting cryptocurrency users through sophisticated malware campaigns that exploit the trust placed in cold wallet management applications. Since August 2024, threat actors have been distributing malicious clones of Ledger Live, the widely-used application for managing cryptocurrency through…
BadSuccessor Exploits Windows Server 2025 Flaw for Full AD Takeover
Akamai researchers reveal a critical flaw in Windows Server 2025 dMSA feature that allows attackers to compromise any… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: BadSuccessor Exploits…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-23 21h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 18:32 : Researchers Uncovered Infrastructure & TTPs Used by ALCATRAZ Malware 18:32 : How to Respond to Data Breaches – A Comprehensive Guide 18:32 : Hackers Use TikTok Videos to Distribute Vidar…
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Tops List of Abused RATs in 2025 Attacks
Cofense Intelligence’s May 2025 report exposes how cybercriminals are abusing legitimate Remote Access Tools (RATs) like ConnectWise and Splashtop to deliver malware and steal data. Learn about this growing threat. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity,…
Russian Hackers Target Western Firms Aiding Ukraine, Spy on Shipments
Russian military hackers are targeting Western firms aiding Ukraine, using cyberespionage to infiltrate logistics networks and spy on arms shipments. The post Russian Hackers Target Western Firms Aiding Ukraine, Spy on Shipments appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas’ governor to ditch online child safety bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to make changes to or veto a newly passed law in the state that would require the company to verify the ages of device owners, according to The Wall Street…
New Formjacking Malware Attacking E-Commerce Pages to Steal Credit Card Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new formjacking malware campaign targeting WooCommerce-powered e-commerce websites, representing a significant evolution in credit card skimming attacks. This advanced threat demonstrates unprecedented stealth capabilities, carefully integrating fake payment forms into legitimate checkout processes while…
Proactive Security in Distributed Systems: A Developer’s Approach
Once the product becomes famous and the customer base increases, it is no longer viable to serve the customers using simple systems without too many bottlenecks. Distributed software systems are inevitable, and it is directly related to the growth of…
Microsoft, DOJ Take Actions Against ‘Favored Info-Stealing Malware’ Lumma
Lumma malware, a MaaS platform active since 2022, has stolen data from 1.7M+ devices, targeting cryptos, logins, and financial information on Windows systems. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft, DOJ Take Actions…
Researchers Uncovered Infrastructure & TTPs Used by ALCATRAZ Malware
Security researchers have identified a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing the ALCATRAZ obfuscator, an open-source tool originally developed for the game hacking community that has now been weaponized by cybercriminals and advanced persistent threat groups. The malware, dubbed DOUBLELOADER, has been…
How to Respond to Data Breaches – A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital world, data breaches have become a persistent threat, impacting organizations of every size and sector. With the average cost of a breach climbing each year and millions of records exposed, the question is no longer if a breach will…