Tag: Cyber Security News

CISA Releases Five Advisories Covering ICS Vulnerabilities & Exploits

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released five new advisories addressing critical vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and ABB.  These advisories, published on April 22, 2025, provide detailed information on security flaws, associated…

ChatGPT Creates Working Exploit for CVEs Before Public PoCs Released

In a development that could transform vulnerability research, security researcher Matt Keeley demonstrated how artificial intelligence can now create working exploits for critical vulnerabilities before public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits are available. Keeley used GPT-4 to develop a functional exploit for…

New Cookie-Bite Attack Let Hackers Bypass MFA & Maintain Access to Cloud Servers

A sophisticated attack technique dubbed “Cookie-Bite” enables cybercriminals to silently bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and maintain persistent access to cloud environments. Varonis Threat Labs revealed that attackers leverage stolen browser cookies to impersonate legitimate users without requiring credentials, effectively rendering…

Google Cloud Composer Vulnerability Let Attackers Elevate Their Privileges

A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), dubbed “ConfusedComposer,” could have allowed attackers to gain elevated permissions to sensitive cloud resources.  The vulnerability, now patched, enabled attackers with minimal permissions to potentially gain control over a highly privileged…

Hackers Abuse Cloudflare Tunnel Infrastructure to Deliver Multiple RATs

Cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated attack campaign exploiting Cloudflare’s tunnel infrastructure to distribute various remote access trojans (RATs). The infrastructure, which has demonstrated remarkable resilience since February 2024, serves as a distribution platform for malicious files and trojans that…

New Magecart Attack With Malicious JavaScript Steals Credit Card Data

A sophisticated Magecart attack campaign has been discovered targeting e-commerce platforms, employing heavily obfuscated JavaScript code to harvest sensitive payment information. This latest variant of Magecart skimming attacks exhibits advanced techniques for evading detection while seamlessly capturing credit card details…

FBI Warns of Scammers Mimic as IC3 Employees to Defraud Individuals

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated phishing campaign where cybercriminals impersonate Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees to defraud individuals. This new threat emerged in early April 2025, targeting victims through convincing…

Security Metrics Every CISO Needs to Report to the Board in 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern; it’s a strategic business priority. As organizations become more interconnected and cyber threats grow in complexity, boards of directors demand greater transparency and accountability from their…

Malicious npm and PyPI Pose as Developer Tools to Steal Login Credentials

In a concerning development for the open-source community, several malicious packages on npm and PyPI repositories have been discovered posing as legitimate developer tools while secretly harvesting cryptocurrency wallet credentials. These packages, which have accumulated thousands of downloads collectively, demonstrate…

Strategic Cybersecurity Budgeting – CISO Best Practices

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face the challenge of securing their organizations with finite resources against virtually unlimited threats. Strategic cybersecurity budgeting has emerged as a critical leadership function beyond simple cost allocation. Effective…