Maurice posted on LinkedIn recently about one of the FeatureUsage Registry key subkeys; specifically, the AppSwitched subkey. Being somewhat, maybe even only slightly aware of the Windows Registry, I read the post with casual, even mild interest. Someone posted recently that cybersecurity…
New “JackFix” Attack Leverages Windows Updates into Executing Malicious Commands
A sophisticated ClickFix campaign dubbed “JackFix” that uses fake adult websites to hijack screens with realistic Windows Update prompts, tricking users into running multistage malware payloads. Attackers mimic popular adult sites like xHamster clones to lure victims, likely via malvertising…
Akira Ransomware Uses SonicWall VPN Exploit to Exfiltrate Sensitive Data
The Akira ransomware group has begun weaponizing vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN devices, turning merger-and-acquisition (M&A) processes into high-speed launchpads for cyberattacks. This trend exposes dangerous blind spots for businesses acquiring smaller companies, as inherited SonicWall devices often serve as…
FBI Warns of Fake Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Website Used for Phishing Attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued urgent warnings about cybercriminals spoofing the official Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to conduct phishing attacks and steal sensitive personal information. These fake sites mimic the legitimate www.ic3.gov portal with near-perfect…
Malicious Prettier Extension on VSCode Marketplace Delivers Anivia Stealer Malware to Exfiltrate Login Credentials
A dangerous malware campaign has targeted thousands of developers through a fake extension on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. On November 21, 2025, security researchers discovered a malicious extension named “prettier-vscode-plus” designed to trick developers into installing it by mimicking…
Scaling SOC Team Expertise With AI-powered Insights for Faster, Easier Understanding of Threats
Building analyst expertise is a race against time that many Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are losing. New hires often require over six months to handle complex incidents with confidence, creating a bottleneck where senior analysts must compensate for the skills…
CodeRED emergency alert system CodeDEAD after INC ransomware attack
Regions across US affected, and one tore up its contract for the product Towns and cities across the US are without access to their CodeRED emergency alert system following a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24.… This article has been indexed from…
The Attack Surface of Cloud-Based Generative AI Applications is Evolving
It is the right time to talk about this. Cloud-based Artificial Intelligence, or specifically those big, powerful Large Language Models we see everywhere, they’ve completely changed the game. They’re more than just a new application tier. They’re an entirely new…
UK Report Proposes Liability For Software Provider Insecurity
A new report from the UK Business and Trade Committee has called for accountability of software providers for cyber flaws amid rising attack costs This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: UK Report Proposes Liability For…
CodeRED Cyberattack Disrupts Alerts
Risk management firm Crisis24 confirmed that its OnSolve CodeRED platform, which is used by state and local governments, police, and fire agencies The post CodeRED Cyberattack Disrupts Alerts first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read…
Exchange Online Outage Blocks Mail
Microsoft is investigating an Exchange Online service outage that is preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes using the classic Outlook desktop client. The post Exchange Online Outage Blocks Mail first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial…
FBI Reports 262 Million In Fraud
Cybercriminals are mounting sophisticated campaigns to commit Account Takeover (ATO) fraud by impersonating legitimate financial institutions. The post FBI Reports 262 Million In Fraud first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: FBI…
Tor Adopts New Onion Relay Encryption
The Tor network is a global, decentralized system that routes data through thousands of volunteer-operated relays in a multi-hop path, commonly called an onion circuit. The post Tor Adopts New Onion Relay Encryption first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has…
Crime Rings Use Hackers To Hijack Trucks
A sophisticated and escalating cybercrime operation is targeting the logistics and transportation sector, specifically trucking carriers and freight brokers, The post Crime Rings Use Hackers To Hijack Trucks first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read…
Thoughts on Analysis
Warning – before you get started reading this blog post, it’s only fair that I warn you…in this post, I make the recommendation that you document your analysis process. If you find this traumatic, you might want to just move…
Unprecedented Complexity
I saw it again, just today. Another post on social media stating that IT teams/defenders “face unprecedented complexity”. This one stood out amongst all of the posts proclaiming the need for agentic AI on the defender’s side, due to how these…
ShadowV2 Casts a Shadow Over IoT Devices | FortiGuard Lab
ShadowV2, a new Mirai-based botnet targeting IoT devices, surfaced during the recent AWS outage. FortiGuard Labs examines its propagation, DDoS capabilities, and global footprint. This article has been indexed from FortiGuard Labs Threat Research Read the original article: ShadowV2…
Fake LinkedIn jobs trick Mac users into downloading Flexible Ferret malware
Scammers are using fake jobs and a phony video update to infect Mac users with a multi-stage stealer designed for long-term access and data theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake LinkedIn jobs trick…
US Navy scuttles Constellation frigate program for being too slow for tomorrow’s threats
Service limits 20-ship line to two hulls after redesigns and delays torpedo schedule The US Navy is scrapping an entire shipbuilding program in an effort to find alternatives that can be delivered faster to counter expected threats.… This article has…
Clover Security Raises $36 Million to Secure Software by Design
The cybersecurity startup embeds AI agents into widely used tools to identify design flaws and eliminate them early. The post Clover Security Raises $36 Million to Secure Software by Design appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Surge in £20k Keyless Car Theft Gadgets Sparks Security Concerns
The automotive and security industries have become increasingly aware of the fact that criminals are increasingly using advanced signal-manipulation devices capable of stealing keyless car fobs without entering the property or obtaining the owner’s fob, a development that has…
RansomHouse Ransomware Hits Fulgar, Key Supplier to H&M and Adidas
Fulgar, a major supplier of synthetic yarns to global fashion brands such as H&M, Adidas, Wolford, and Calzedonia, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack linked to the notorious RansomHouse group. The attack, which was first noted on RansomHouse’s…
Gainsight breach: Salesforce details attack window, issues investigation guidance
The number of Salesforce customers affected by the recent compromise of Gainsight-published applications is yet to be publicly confirmed, but Salesforce released indicators of compromise (IoCs) and simultaneously shed some light on when the attack likely started. The provided list…
FBI Warns of $262M Losses from Account Takeover Fraud in 2025
The FBI reports over $262m in losses from account takeover schemes since January 2025, as cybercriminals impersonate financial institutions to steal data and funds This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI Warns of $262M Losses…