Tag: Cyber Security News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…