Trend Research examines the latest version of the Vidar stealer, which features a full rewrite in C, a multithreaded architecture, and several enhancements that warrant attention. Its timely evolution suggests that Vidar is positioning itself to occupy the space left…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-22 00h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-21 21:34 : Threat Actors Leverage npm Ecosystem to Deliver AdaptixC2 Post-Exploitation Framework 21:34 : Cavalry Werewolf APT Hackers Attacking Multiple Industries with FoalShell and…
Stopping Coordinated Attacks from Mumbai | Application Detection & Response | Contrast Security
Over one weekend, Contrast detected 87 coordinated attacks originating from infrastructure in Mumbai, India that targeted the usually dangerous blind spot between perimeter defenses and application runtimes. This type of complex attack is why organizations use Contrast Application Detection and…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-21
165 posts were published in the last hour 21:34 : Threat Actors Leverage npm Ecosystem to Deliver AdaptixC2 Post-Exploitation Framework 21:34 : Cavalry Werewolf APT Hackers Attacking Multiple Industries with FoalShell and StallionRAT 21:5 : Why Banks Are Embracing Blockchain…
Threat Actors Leverage npm Ecosystem to Deliver AdaptixC2 Post-Exploitation Framework
The emergence of the AdaptixC2 post-exploitation framework in 2025 marked a significant milestone in the evolution of attacker toolsets targeting open-source supply chains. Positioning itself as a formidable alternative to established tools like Cobalt Strike, AdaptixC2 quickly attracted threat actors…
Cavalry Werewolf APT Hackers Attacking Multiple Industries with FoalShell and StallionRAT
A sophisticated threat campaign has emerged targeting Russia’s public sector and critical industries between May and August 2025. The Cavalry Werewolf APT group, also known as YoroTrooper and Silent Lynx, has been actively deploying custom-built malware toolsets through highly targeted…
Why Banks Are Embracing Blockchain They Once Rejected
Blockchain has finally made its way into traditional banking. For years, major banks wrote it off as a… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More Read the original article: Why…
Using AWS Secrets Manager Agent with Amazon EKS
AWS Secrets Manager is a service that you can use to manage, retrieve, and rotate database credentials, application credentials, API keys, and other secrets throughout their lifecycles. You can also use Secrets Manager to replace hard-coded credentials in application source…
Scaling Boldly, Securing Relentlessly: A Tailored Approach to a Startup’s Cloud Security
Launching a SaaS startup is like riding a rocket. At first, you’re just trying not to burn up in the atmosphere — delivering features, delighting users, hustling for feedback. But, as you start to scale, you realize: security isn’t just…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On Security And Privacy Of Next-Generation Networks (FutureG) 2025, Session 1. Panelists & Papers SESSION Opening Remarks, Panel And FutureG 2025 Session 1: AI-Assisted NextG
Panelists: Ted K. Woodward, Ph.D. Technical Director for FutureG, OUSD (R&E) Phillip Porras, Program Director, Internet Security Research, SRI Donald McBride, Senior Security Researcher, Bell Laboratories, Nokia This panel aims to bring together various participants and stakeholders from government, industry,…
AI Pulse: AI Bot Mitigation Is Increasing Everywhere
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Why AI-Powered Firewall Defense Is the Boldest Cybersecurity Shift of 2025
Static firewalls are failing. Discover how AI-powered firewalls predict, adapt, and defend at machine speed — reshaping cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Why AI-Powered Firewall Defense Is the Boldest…
Salt Typhoon APT Targets Global Telecom and Energy Sectors, Says Darktrace
The China-linked Salt Typhoon APT group attacked a European telecom via a Citrix NetScaler vulnerability in July 2025, Darktrace reports. This follows past US Army and telecom breaches. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches,…
Japanese retailer Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on logistics partner
Muji halted online sales after a ransomware attack on its logistics partner Askul, disrupting orders, app services, and website access. Japanese retailer giant Muji suspended online sales after a ransomware attack hit its logistics partner Askul. The cyber incident disrupted…
Synthient Stealer Log Threat Data – 182,962,095 breached accounts
During 2025, Synthient aggregated billions of records of “threat data” from various internet sources. The data contained 183M unique email addresses alongside the websites they were entered into and the passwords used. After normalising and deduplicating the data, 183 million…
AffAction Fights Back Against Sophisticated Scrapers with DataDome and Wins
Discover how AffAction, managing over 6,000 domains, drastically reduced scraping attacks and stabilized its infrastructure with DataDome. Real-time bot protection freed up their CTO’s time and ensured consistent uptime. The post AffAction Fights Back Against Sophisticated Scrapers with DataDome and…
The attendee guide to digital sovereignty sessions at AWS re:Invent 2025
AWS re:Invent 2025, the premier cloud computing conference hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 1–5, 2025. This flagship event brings together the global cloud community for an immersive week of learning, collaboration, and…
Is My Application’s Authentication and Authorization Secure and Scalable?
Nowadays, most application requires authentication and authorization due to increased threat levels, and not only do they need to be secured, but also scalable due to increased traffic volume. It’s not that the application doesn’t have authentication and authorization in…
Meta Launches New Tools to Protect Messenger and WhatsApp Users from Scammers
Meta announced innovative tools on Tuesday to shield users of Messenger and WhatsApp from scammers. The updates, revealed during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aim to detect suspicious activity in real-time and empower users with better account protections. This comes as scammers…
Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Cause Login Issues on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025
Microsoft has acknowledged a significant authentication problem affecting users of recent Windows versions, stemming from security enhancements in updates released since late August 2025. The company detailed how these updates are triggering Kerberos and NTLM failures on devices sharing identical…
How Threat Intelligence Can Save Money and Resources for Businesses
Cybersecurity is not just about defense; it is about protecting profits. Organizations without modern threat intelligence (TI) face escalating breach costs, wasted resources, and operational inefficiencies that hit the bottom line. Actionable intel can help businesses cut costs, optimize workflows,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-21 21h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 19:5 : Pakistani Threat Actors Targeting Indian Govt. With Email Mimic as ‘NIC eEmail Services’ 19:4 : The new Microsoft Security Store unites partners and innovation
Pakistani Threat Actors Targeting Indian Govt. With Email Mimic as ‘NIC eEmail Services’
A sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by Pakistan-linked threat actors has been discovered targeting Indian government entities by impersonating the National Informatics Centre’s email services. The operation, attributed to APT36, also known as TransparentTribe, leverages social engineering tactics to compromise sensitive…
The new Microsoft Security Store unites partners and innovation
The Microsoft Security Store is the gateway for customers to easily discover, buy, and deploy trusted security solutions and AI agents from leading partners. The post The new Microsoft Security Store unites partners and innovation appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.…