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…
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Cybersecurity Indicators: How IOCs, IOBs, and IOAs Empower Threat Detection & Prevention
In Cybersecurity indicators, three powerful tools Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Indicators of Behavior (IOBs), and Indicators of Attack (IOAs) are helping organizations detect threats early and respond more effectively. These indicators offer crucial insights into malicious activity, empowering security teams…
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…
Criminal IP Set to Unveil Next-Gen Threat Intelligence at RSAC™ 2025
Joining Criminal IP at Booth S-634 | South Expo, Moscone Center | April 28 – May 1, 2025 Criminal IP, the global cybersecurity platform specializing in AI-powered threat intelligence and OSINT-based data analytics, will exhibit at RSAC 2025 Conference, held…
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…
Chrome To Add New “Protect your IP address” Settings With Incognito Tracking Protections
Google Chrome is preparing to roll out a major privacy update with the introduction of a new “Incognito tracking protections” page, designed to give users more control and transparency over their data while browsing privately. A recent update mentioned by…
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…
Samsung One UI Security Flaw Exposes Users Data in Plain Text With No Expiration!
A critical security vulnerability in Samsung’s One UI system has been discovered, exposing millions of users’ sensitive information through the clipboard functionality. Security researchers have identified that Samsung devices running Android 9 or later store all clipboard content—including passwords, banking…
Researchers Uncovered Latest Version of Lumma InfoStealer with Code Flow Obfuscation
Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated new variant of the notorious Lumma InfoStealer malware, featuring advanced code flow obfuscation techniques designed to evade detection by security solutions. This latest iteration represents a significant evolution in the malware’s capabilities, with…
Hackers Leverage Windows MS Utility Tool to Inject Malicious DLL Payload
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting mavinject.exe, a legitimate Microsoft utility, to bypass security controls and compromise systems. This sophisticated attack technique allows hackers to hide malicious activity behind trusted Windows processes. Mavinject.exe is the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector, designed to…
New Rust Botnet Hijacking Routers to Inject Commands Remotely
A sophisticated new botnet malware written in the Rust programming language has been discovered targeting vulnerable router devices worldwide. Dubbed “RustoBot” due to its Rust-based implementation, this malware exploits critical vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK and DrayTek router models to execute remote…
Microsoft Boosts MSA Signing Service Security on Azure Following Storm-0558 Breach
In a significant security enhancement following last year’s high-profile Storm-0558 breach, Microsoft has completed the migration of its Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure confidential VMs. This development, detailed in Microsoft’s April 2025 Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report,…
Sophisticated WordPress Ad-fraud Plugins Generated 1.4 Billion Ad Requests Per Day
A major ad fraud operation known as “Scallywag” has been generating a staggering 1.4 billion fraudulent ad requests daily at its peak through deceptive WordPress plugins designed to monetize piracy websites. The sophisticated scheme, recently disrupted by HUMAN’s Satori Threat…
CISA Warns Threat Hunting Staff to Stop Using Censys & VirusTotal
Hundreds of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) staff were notified this week that the organization is discontinuing critical cybersecurity tools used for threat hunting operations. Amid broader reductions across the cyber defense agency, CISA’s threat hunting division plans to…
HPE Performance Cluster Manager Vulnerability Allow Remote Attacker to Bypass Authentication
A critical vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise‘s Performance Cluster Manager has been identified, enabling attackers to remotely bypass authentication safeguards. The flaw, formally documented as CVE-2025-27086 with a high severity CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, affects all HPCM versions up…
Critical Windows Update Stack Vulnerability Allows Code Execution & Privilege Escalation
A security flaw has been identified in the Windows Update Stack, exposing millions of Windows systems to the risk of unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation. Tracked as CVE-2025-21204, this vulnerability allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access by manipulating…
Why CISOs Are Betting Big on AI, Automation & Zero Trust
CISOs are betting big on modern defenses as hybrid work, cloud migration, and advanced threats make traditional security frameworks obsolete. Ransomware, phishing, and AI-powered attacks now threaten data integrity and organizational survival. With global cybercrime costs projected to exceed $10…
Patching Vulnerabilities Faster Reduces Risks & Lower Cyber Risk Index
A significant correlation between vulnerability patching speed and reduced cybersecurity risks has emerged according to groundbreaking research released on March 25, 2025. Organizations implementing rapid patching protocols experienced a measurable decrease in their Cyber Risk Index (CRI), demonstrating the critical…
MITRE Launches New D3FEND CAD Tool to Create Precise Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched its innovative Cyber Attack-Defense (CAD) tool as part of the comprehensive D3FEND 1.0 release. This new tool enables security practitioners to create structured, detailed cybersecurity scenarios grounded in the D3FEND ontology, transforming how organizations model and…
Bridging the Gap – CISOs and CIOs Driving Tech-Driven Security
In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, the convergence of technology and security has never been more critical. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the roles of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have become increasingly intertwined. CISOs are…