A U.S. government entity paid about $1 million to keep stolen files from being leaked, according to a new case study by Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC, built on a leaked negotiation chat and the blockchain trail the payment left. The odd…
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Rigor in Threat Intel
I’m just going to say it. IOCs are not “threat intel”. Lists of IP addresses and domain names, without context, are data points and information, not “intel”. Threat intel is based on patterns developed from the accumulation/aggregation of data. In…
LNK Files in CTI
There’s a good bit of file analysis that goes into CTI reports, including (but not limited to) malware analysis. But for some reason, not all files appear to be worthy of parsing and analysis. We also tend to see in-depth…
The Lean Expansion Playbook AI Startups Are Using to Build Global Teams
Learn how AI startups use global hiring, EOR partners, and remote systems to access talent, stay compliant, and extend runway efficiently for sustainable growth. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read…
North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages and Extensions in PolinRider Campaign
The North Korean threat actors linked to the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed publishing 108 unique packages and web browser extensions spanning npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome as part of an ongoing activity referred to as PolinRider. “The…
Parrot 7.3 released With new menu system and smoother day-to-day use
Parrot 7.3 arrives focused on refinement rather than a tool glut, rebuilding all editions to deliver perceptible gains on modern hardware and a smoother desktop experience. Released only months after its predecessor, this update concentrates on system-level improvements: optimized builds…
Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email
Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email…
Armored Likho APT Deploys BusySnake Stealer Against Government and Power Sector Targets
A focused phishing campaign operated by a previously unreported APT we’ve named Armored Likho (also tracked under the provisional alias Eagle Werewolf). The group is targeting government agencies and the electric power sector across Russia, Brazil and Kazakhstan, and demonstrates…
Confidential computing’s core trust mechanism is broken. The fix may not exist
Attested TLS: the handshake that can’t prove who’s on the other end This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Confidential computing’s core trust mechanism is broken. The fix may not exist
Avalon Malware Uses Legal Document Lure to Deliver CrownX Ransomware Capabilities
A previously undocumented malware framework, tracked as Avalon, that uses a spoofed legal-document lure and a multi-stage, fileless-oriented chain to deliver a ransomware component internally labeled CrownX. The campaign demonstrates a shift toward consolidation of multiple offensive capabilities into a…
Credential Stuffing: A Defender’s Guide to Detecting Automated Login Attacks
Credential stuffing tests stolen password lists against your login form until one matches. Here is how to spot the traffic pattern and layer defences that actually hold. Credential Stuffing: A Defender’s Guide to Detecting Automated Login Attacks on Latest Hacking…
FBI: TeamPCP Compromised Dev Tools to Steal Cloud Credentials
FBI says TeamPCP poisoned trusted developer tools to steal cloud credentials, spread malware through software updates, and extort victims. On July 2, 2026, the FBI published a FLASH alert identifying the criminal group called TeamPCP and detailing how it compromised…
“Bad Epoll” Linux Kernel Bug Lets Any User Grab Root
A newly disclosed use-after-free in the Linux kernel’s epoll code, CVE-2026-46242, lets an unprivileged user get root on affected Linux and Android systems. A fix is out, but it took two attempts. “Bad Epoll” Linux Kernel Bug Lets Any User…
What Is a Brute Force Attack? A Practical Defender’s Guide
A brute force attack automates password guessing until one works. Here’s why it still succeeds, real incidents it’s caused, and a practical checklist to stop it. What Is a Brute Force Attack? A Practical Defender’s Guide on Latest Hacking News…
TimbreStealer Malware Targets Mexico Companies With Advanced Evasion Techniques
A new campaign linked to the TimbreStealer information stealer that specifically targets Mexican companies, employing layered evasion and sophisticated runtime tricks to frustrate detection and analysis. Researchers Euler Neto and Cristóbal Tárraga detail behaviors that echo a 2024 Cisco Talos…
Verified X Sponsored Ad Spreads Mac Malware While ConsentFix Hijacks Microsoft 365 Accounts
A Mac-targeting ClickFix campaign amplified through a verified X sponsored ad, and a novel browser-based hijack technique called ConsentFix that exfiltrates Microsoft 365 session tokens without traditional malware. Researchers at Jamf and Malwarebytes tracked the X incident where a verified…
PamStealer Mimics Maccy Clipboard Manager Silently Harvests Data and Clipboard Contents
PamStealer is a newly identified macOS infostealer that disguises itself as the popular open-source clipboard manager “Maccy” while silently harvesting sensitive user data. Discovered by Jamf Threat Labs, the malware uses a stealthy two-stage infection chain designed to evade detection…
Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right
AI is changing cybercrime, but SMB cyber readiness still largely depends on closing the familiar gaps This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right
New “Bad Epoll” 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Root Access on Linux Servers and Android Devices
A newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw dubbed “Bad Epoll” (CVE-2026-46242) allows an unprivileged local user to escalate to root on Linux servers, desktops, and Android devices by exploiting a race condition and a use-after-free (UAF) in the kernel’s epoll subsystem.…
Multiple FatFs Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Embedded Devices to Cyber Risks
Security researchers at runZero have disclosed seven new CVEs affecting FatFs, the ubiquitous lightweight FAT/exFAT filesystem driver used across embedded and IoT ecosystems. The vulnerabilities range from CVSS Medium to High, with no Critical-rated findings, but their reach is significant:…