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Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth 2.0 to Target Organizations
Cybersecurity firm Volexity has tracked a series of highly targeted attacks by suspected Russian threat actors, identified as UTA0352 and UTA0355. It exploits Microsoft 365 (M365) OAuth 2.0 authentication workflows to compromise accounts of individuals at non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think…
New SMS Phishing Attack Weaponizes Google AMP Links to Evade Detection
Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025 reveals a sharp 22% surge in phishing websites, with over 80,000 detected in 2024. Among the most concerning discoveries is a sophisticated SMS phishing campaign targeting users of a toll road service provider, active…
Ransomware Actors Ramp Up Attacks Organizations with Emerging Extortion Trends
Unit 42’s 2025 Global Incident Response Report, ransomware actors are intensifying their cyberattacks, with 86% of incidents causing significant business disruptions such as operational downtime and reputational damage. Cybercriminals are adopting increasingly sophisticated and deceptive strategies to maximize the impact…
Threat Actors Leverage TAG-124 Infrastructure to Deliver Malicious Payloads
In a concerning trend for cybersecurity, multiple threat actors, including ransomware groups and state-sponsored entities, are utilizing a malicious traffic distribution system (TDS) known as TAG-124 to optimize the delivery of malware payloads to high-value targets. According to research by…
Hackers Exploit NFC Technology to Steal Money from ATMs and POS Terminals
In a disturbing trend, cybercriminals, predominantly from Chinese underground networks, are exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to perpetrate large-scale fraud at ATMs and Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. According to cyber threat intelligence analysts at Resecurity, numerous banks, FinTech companies, and…
CVE-2025-32433: Vulnerability in Erlang/OTP SSH Implementation
Read about a critical vulnerability found in the SSH implementation of Erlang/OTP arising from improper handling of SSH protocol messages. The post CVE-2025-32433: Vulnerability in Erlang/OTP SSH Implementation appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec Read…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
IngressNightmare: Understanding CVE‑2025‑1974 in Kubernetes Ingress-NGINX
Get an overview on how the CVE-2025-1974 works, a proof-of-concept demo of the exploit, along with outlined mitigations and detection strategies. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original article: IngressNightmare: Understanding CVE‑2025‑1974 in…
Asian Scam Farms: ‘Industrial Scale,’ Warns UN Report
Bacon Redux: Pig butchering and other serious scams still thriving, despite crackdowns in Dubai and Myanmar The post Asian Scam Farms: ‘Industrial Scale,’ Warns UN Report appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Verizon’s DBIR Reveals 34% Jump in Vulnerability Exploitation
After a 180% rise in last year’s report, the exploitation of vulnerabilities continues to grow, now accounting for 20% of all breaches This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Verizon’s DBIR Reveals 34% Jump in Vulnerability…
Cybersecurity Today: Virtual Employees, AI Security Agents, and CVE Program Updates
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today,’ host Jim Love discusses various pressing topics in the realm of cybersecurity. Highlights include Anthropic’s prediction on AI-powered virtual employees and their potential security risks, Microsoft’s introduction of AI security agents to mitigate workforce…
Meta Oversight Board Rebukes Zuck’s Firm For Axing Fact-Checkers
Zuckerberg rebuked. Facebook’s Supreme Court seeks review of Meta’s Community Notes tool that replaced fact-checkers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Oversight Board Rebukes Zuck’s Firm For Axing Fact-Checkers
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
The Internet of Things Design Challenges
Developing an engineering project is a challenge by itself. In the practice, dealing with some product or service is very requiring and it can take a couple of phases from… The post The Internet of Things Design Challenges appeared first…
Ethical Zero Day Marketplace Desired Effect Emerges From Stealth
Desired Effect provides an ethical vulnerability exchange marketplace to help defenders get ahead of attackers. The post Ethical Zero Day Marketplace Desired Effect Emerges From Stealth appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Unexpected 4Chan Downtime Leads to Cybersecurity Speculation
There has been a significant breach of security at 4chan recently, which has been widely reported. According to several online sources, a hacker may have managed to penetrate the platform’s internal systems after successfully infiltrating the platform’s anonymous and…
SBI Issues Urgent Warning Against Deepfake Scam Videos Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an urgent public advisory warning customers and the general public about the rising threat of deepfake scam videos. These videos, circulating widely on social media, falsely claim that SBI has launched…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
FBI Reveals “Staggering” $16.6bn Lost to Cybercrime in 2024
The FBI found that cybercrime losses climbed by 33% compared to 2023, driven by tactics like investment fraud and BEC This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI Reveals “Staggering” $16.6bn Lost to Cybercrime in 2024
Introducing ATAM 360°: Your Comprehensive Cyber Security Package
At Check Point, comprehensive cyber security with unmatched support is a top priority. We’re excited to introduce ATAM 360°, Check Point’s newly enhanced Advanced Technical Account Management (ATAM), a subscription-based service customized to your organization’s needs, with a designated engineer…
Blue Shield of California shared the private health data of millions with Google for years
The health insurance giant is notifying at least 4.7 million patients of the security lapse. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Blue Shield of California shared the private health data of millions…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Endor Labs Raises $93 Million for AppSec Platform
Endor Labs has raised $93 million in a Series B funding round and announced a major expansion of its AppSec platform. The post Endor Labs Raises $93 Million for AppSec Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Bitdefender GravityZone PHASR sets new standard for endpoint security solutions
Bitdefender GravityZone Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR) is an endpoint security solution that dynamically tailors hardening for each user, ensuring that security configurations align with user-intended privileges and behaviors and adapt to shrink attack surfaces. “Attackers are now…
TufinAI strengthens network security policy management
Tufin announced TufinAI, an AI-powered engine designed to transform the way enterprises manage and protect their networks. Backed by its strong financial foundation and record results in 2024, Tufin has been able to invest boldly in innovation – pushing far…
IRONSCALES introduces deepfake protection capabilities
IRONSCALES announced deepfake protection for enterprise email security. The announcement comes as deepfake-driven social engineering attacks continue to gain momentum. From 2022 to 2023, the total volume of deepfake-driven cyberattacks levied against private enterprises grew by a staggering 1,000% globally…
Iran-Linked Hackers Target Israel with MURKYTOUR Malware via Fake Job Campaign
The Iran-nexus threat actor known as UNC2428 has been observed delivering a backdoor known as MURKYTOUR as part of a job-themed social engineering campaign aimed at Israel in October 2024. Google-owned Mandiant described UNC2428 as a threat actor aligned with…
M-Trends 2025: Data, Insights, and Recommendations From the Frontlines
< div class=”block-paragraph_advanced”> One of the ways threat actors keep up with the constantly evolving cyber defense landscape is by raising the level of sophistication of their attacks. This trend can be seen across many of our engagements, particularly when…
Hackers Weaponize Google Forms to Bypass Email Security and Steal Login Credentials
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging Google Forms, the tech giant’s widely-used form and quiz-building tool, to orchestrate sophisticated phishing and malware distribution campaigns. Since its launch in 2008, Google Forms has captured nearly 50% of the market share in its…
Fake e-Shop scams — How cybercriminals are cashing it in
Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook. This article has been…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Armis expands vulnerability exposure and assessment capabilities
Armis is expanding its vulnerability exposure and assessment capabilities with the free availability of the Armis Vulnerability Intelligence Database. The community-driven database integrates exploited vulnerabilities, emerging threats and AI-powered insights, providing the cybersecurity industry with the knowledge organizations need to…
Vulnerability Exploitation and Credential Theft Now Top Initial Access Vectors
Mandiant’s M-Trends report found that credential theft rose significantly in 2024, driven by the growing use of infostealers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Vulnerability Exploitation and Credential Theft Now Top Initial Access Vectors
FireEye EDR Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Unauthorized Code
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0618) in FireEye’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agent has been disclosed, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized code and trigger persistent denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The flaw, rated high severity, impacts tamper protection mechanisms in FireEye’s HX service…
Microsoft just launched powerful AI ‘agents’ that could completely transform your workday — and challenge Google’s workplace dominance
Microsoft unveils new AI reasoning agents and Copilot features to transform workplace productivity, with Chief Product Officer Aparna Chennapragada sharing exclusive insights on the company’s vision for human-agent collaboration. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read…
Who needs phishing when your login’s already in the wild?
Stolen credentials edge out email tricks for cloud break-ins because they’re so easy to get Criminals used stolen credentials more frequently than email phishing to gain access into their victims’ IT systems last year, marking the first time that compromised…
Endor Labs, which builds tools to scan AI-generated code for vulnerabilities, lands $93M
AI-generated code is no doubt changing how software is built, but it’s also introducing new security challenges. More than 50% of organizations encounter security issues with AI-produced code sometimes or frequently, according to a late 2023 survey by developer security…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Hackers Exploiting Microsoft 365 OAuth Workflows to Target Organizations
A new campaign by Russian threat actors. These actors are exploiting legitimate Microsoft OAuth 2.0 authentication workflows to compromise targeted organizations. Since early March 2025, these sophisticated attacks have primarily focused on individuals and organizations with ties to Ukraine and…
Understanding Cyber Risk Appetite – A CISO’s Approach to Risk Management
Cyber risk appetite represents the amount and type of cyber risk an organization is willing to accept to pursue its strategic objectives. In today’s complex digital landscape, understanding and effectively communicating cyber risk appetite has become a critical leadership function…
Why CISOs and CTOs Must Collaborate More Than Ever in Today’s Security Landscape
The pace of technological change in today’s business environment is unprecedented. Organizations are racing to adopt cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automation to stay competitive, while cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency. This dual reality means that innovation and…
New Malware Hijacking Docker Images with Unique Obfuscation Technique
A newly discovered malware campaign is targeting Docker environments, employing a sophisticated, multi-layered obfuscation technique to evade detection and hijack compute resources for cryptojacking. Security researchers from Darktrace and Cado Security Labs have analyzed this campaign, revealing both the technical…
RBI Directs All Indian Banks to Transition to .bank.in Domains
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive requiring all banking institutions in the country to migrate their web presence to the new .bank.in domain by October 31, 2025. This landmark cybersecurity initiative aims to create a more…
Unlocking Tension Between Security and Networking Teams With SASE: A Leadership Perspective on Balancing Performance and Safety
The demand for highly performant networks has risen exponentially as organizations seek to empower employees with fast, anywhere access to key applications. At the same time, the threat environment continues… The post Unlocking Tension Between Security and Networking Teams With…
Lattica Emerges from Stealth to Solve AI’s Biggest Privacy Challenge with FHE
Tel Aviv, Israel, 23rd April 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Lattica Emerges from Stealth to Solve AI’s Biggest Privacy Challenge with FHE first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Lattica Emerges from Stealth to Solve AI’s Biggest Privacy Challenge with FHE…
NinjaOne unifies vulnerability and patch management
NinjaOne announced new capabilities that unify vulnerability management and patching workflows, ensuring a risk-based approach to patching and reducing time to remediate vulnerabilities. The new tools automate the import of vulnerability data, giving IT teams continuous visibility into vulnerabilities, so…
Released: MITRE ATT&CK v17.0, now with ESXi attack TTPs
MITRE has released the latest version of its ATT&CK framework, which now also includes a new section (“matrix”) to cover the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used to target VMware ESXi hypervisors. About MITRE ATT&CK MITRE ATT&CK is a regularly…
Android Spyware Disguised as Alpine Quest App Targets Russian Military Devices
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that Russian military personnel are the target of a new malicious campaign that distributes Android spyware under the guise of the Alpine Quest mapping software. “The attackers hide this trojan inside modified Alpine Quest mapping software…
The Ransomware Business Model: The State of Cybercrime
Ransomware has become big business. This article reveals how cybercriminals operate, why attacks are surging, and what businesses must do to protect themselves. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: The Ransomware Business Model: The…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Files Deleted From GitHub Repos Leak Valuable Secrets
A security researcher has discovered hundreds of leaked secrets by restoring files deleted from GitHub repositories. The post Files Deleted From GitHub Repos Leak Valuable Secrets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Delinea Adds Ability to Secure AI Agent Identities
Delinea today extended the reach of its platform for securing identities and credentials to now provide support for artificial intelligence (AI) agents. The post Delinea Adds Ability to Secure AI Agent Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Ransomware Surge Hits US Healthcare: AOA, DaVita and Bell Ambulance Breached
AOA, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance hit by ransomware in 2025. Over 245K affected as hackers steal patient data,… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Ransomware Surge…
South Korea SK Telecom Suffers Cyberattack, SIM Data Potentially Leaked
Seoul, South Korea – SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, has confirmed a cyberattack resulting in the… The post South Korea SK Telecom Suffers Cyberattack, SIM Data Potentially Leaked appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has been…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Miggo Security Banks $17M Series A for ADR Technology
Israeli runtime application security startups closes a $17 million Series A round led by Florida‑based SYN Ventures and YL Ventures. The post Miggo Security Banks $17M Series A for ADR Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Third-party breaches double
The exploitation of vulnerabilities has seen another year of growth as an initial access vector for breaches, reaching 20%, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report. Researchers analyzed 22,052 real-world security incidents, of which 12,195 were confirmed data breaches.…
Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth to Target Ukraine Allies via Signal and WhatsApp
Multiple suspected Russia-linked threat actors are “aggressively” targeting individuals and organizations with ties to Ukraine and human rights with an aim to gain unauthorized access to Microsoft 365 accounts since early March 2025. The highly targeted social engineering operations, per…
Three Reasons Why the Browser is Best for Stopping Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks remain a huge challenge for organizations in 2025. In fact, with attackers increasingly leveraging identity-based techniques over software exploits, phishing arguably poses a bigger threat than ever before. Attackers are increasingly leveraging identity-based techniques over software exploits, with…
APT34 Hackers Use Port 8080 for Fake 404 Responses and Shared SSH Keys
Researchers have uncovered early indicators of malicious infrastructure linked to APT34, also known as OilRig, a suspected Iranian threat group notorious for targeting sectors like education, government, energy, telecom, and NGOs. Between November 2024 and April 2025, a series of…
Critical Browser Wallet Vulnerabilities Enable Unauthorized Fund Transfers
Researchers have disclosed a series of alarming vulnerabilities in popular browser-based cryptocurrency wallets that could allow attackers to silently drain user funds, without any phishing, social engineering, or wallet connection approval required. As per a report by Coinspect, Industry-leading wallets…
New Malware Hijacks Docker Images Using Unique Obfuscation Technique
A recently uncovered malware campaign targeting Docker, one of the most frequently attacked services according to Darktrace’s honeypot data, has revealed a startling level of sophistication in obfuscation and cryptojacking methods. This novel attack begins with a seemingly innocuous request…
Cynomi cinches $37M for its AI-based ‘virtual CISO’ for SMB cybersecurity
Small and medium businesses are the newest targets for cybersecurity attacks, with 1 in 3 breached last year. SMBs are becoming more proactive in detecting and stopping these threats, and today a startup called Cynomi is announcing $37 million in…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Marks & Spencer Confirms a Cyberattack Hits Payments & Online Orders
British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed it is dealing with a significant cyber incident that has disrupted contactless payment systems and its Click and Collect service, leaving customers frustrated during the Easter holiday period. The attack, which…
Hackers Exploited 17-year-old Vulnerability to Weaponize Word Documents
Security researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses weaponized Microsoft Word documents to deliver information-stealing malware to unsuspecting Windows users. The attack exploits a well-known vulnerability to deploy FormBook, a dangerous malware variant designed…
Picnic Corporation Rebrands to VanishID, Raises $10 Million
Picnic Corporation has rebranded to VanishID and announced the launch of a CEO privacy and security offering. The post Picnic Corporation Rebrands to VanishID, Raises $10 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Intel To Cut Over 20 Percent Of Workforce – Report
Struggling chip giant Intel posed to announce plans to cut more than 20 percent of its staff, under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel To Cut Over 20 Percent…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Ex-NSA chief warns AI devs: Don’t repeat infosec’s early-day screwups
Bake in security now or pay later, says Mike Rogers AI engineers should take a lesson from the early days of cybersecurity and bake safety and security into their models during development, rather than trying to bolt it on after…
Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025
Ransomware leak site data and Unit 42 case studies reveal new trends from Q1 2025, including the most active groups, targeted industries and novel extortion tactics. The post Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 appeared first on Unit 42. This…
Tesla Profits Crash, As Elon Musk Admits Doge “Blowback”
Brand damaged. Elon Musk says he will cut back role at Trump’s Doge, amid widespread consumer backlash and poor Q1 financials This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Profits Crash, As Elon Musk Admits…
M&S Cyberattack Disrupts Contactless Payments and Click & Collect Services
Marks & Spencer (M&S) cyberattack disrupts contactless payments and Click & Collect; investigation launched as retailer apologises and… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: M&S Cyberattack…
Hackers Exploit Weaponized Word Docs to Steal Windows Login Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign has been uncovered by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, targeting Windows users with malicious Word documents designed to steal sensitive data. Disguised as legitimate sales orders, these emails trick recipients into opening attachments that exploit a known vulnerability,…
The popular xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack
The xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing users’ private keys. Threat actors compromised the Ripple cryptocurrency npm JavaScript library xrpl.js to harvest users’ private keys. xrpl.js is the recommended library for integrating a JavaScript/TypeScript…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 260,000 People
Benefits and payroll solutions provider Kelly Benefits has disclosed a data breach impacting more than 260,000 individuals. The post Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 260,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Defending Against Tomorrow’s Threats Today
By performing a cryptographic key assessment (CKA), developing a PQC encryption strategy and prioritizing cryptoagility, organizations can prepare for quantum computing cyberthreats. The post Post-Quantum Cryptography: Defending Against Tomorrow’s Threats Today appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Attackers phish OAuth codes, take over Microsoft 365 accounts
Suspected Russian threat actors are using OAuth-based phishing attacks to get targets to grant them access to their Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. “The primary tactics observed involve the attacker requesting victim’s supply Microsoft Authorization codes, which grant the attacker with…
Introducing ToyMaker, an Initial Access Broker working in cahoots with double extortion gangs
Cisco Talos discovered a sophisticated attack on critical infrastructure by ToyMaker and Cactus, using the LAGTOY backdoor to orchestrate a relentless double extortion scheme. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Introducing ToyMaker, an…
Cookie-Bite Attack Enables MFA Bypass and Persistent Cloud Server Access
Researchers have exposed a sophisticated cyberattack technique dubbed the “Cookie-Bite Attack,” which allows adversaries to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and maintain persistent access to cloud servers such as Microsoft 365, Azure Portal, and Teams. This method leverages stolen browser cookies,…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Data Breach at Onsite Mammography Impacts 350,000
Massachusetts medical firm Onsite Mammography discloses data breach impacting the personal information of 350,000 patients. The post Data Breach at Onsite Mammography Impacts 350,000 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Data…
Synology Network File System Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized File Access
A critical security vulnerability in Synology’s Network File System (NFS) service, tracked as CVE-2025-1021, has been resolved after allowing unauthorized remote attackers to access sensitive files on vulnerable DiskStation Manager (DSM) devices. The flaw, marked as “Important” in severity by…
The Bybit Wake-Up Call: Strengthening Crypto Security Before It’s Too Late
The recent Bybit hack, in which bad actors swooped in and made off with $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. As one of the largest digital heists in history, it lays bare the vulnerabilities…
Smart Africa Unveils 5-Year Cybersecurity Plan to Strengthen Digital Resilience
Africa has made huge strides in digital transformation in the past few years. For example, over 160 million Africans gained broadband internet access between 2019 and 2022. As the continent embraces digitalization, cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Recognizing…
British retailer giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is managing a cyber incident
Marks & Spencer (M&S) confirmed it’s managing a cyber incident after multiple customer complaints surfaced on social media. Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) announced it has been managing a cyber incident in recent days with the help of external…
What Is a Privileged Access Management Policy? Guidelines and Benefits
The post What Is a Privileged Access Management Policy? Guidelines and Benefits appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: What Is a Privileged Access Management Policy? Guidelines and…
Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…
Zyxel Patches Privilege Management Vulnerabilities in USG FLEX H Series Firewalls
Zyxel Networks has released critical security patches to address two high-severity vulnerabilities in its USG FLEX H series firewalls that could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to affected devices. The security advisory, published on April…
From Response to Resilience – Shifting the CISO Mindset in Times of Crisis
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than defense mechanisms, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must transition their leadership approach from response to resilience. The traditional focus on prevention and rapid response is no longer sufficient; resilience has emerged…
Hackers Attacking Organization With New Malware Mimic as Networking Software Updates
A sophisticated backdoor targeting various large Russian organizations across government, finance, and industrial sectors has been uncovered during a cybersecurity investigation in April 2025. The malware, which masquerades as legitimate updates for ViPNet secure networking software, enables attackers to steal…
The Role of AI in Modernizing Cybersecurity Programs – Insights for Security Leaders
In the face of relentless cyber threats and an ever-expanding digital attack surface, security leaders are under growing pressure to modernize their cybersecurity programs by leveraging AI in cybersecurity to enhance detection, response, and overall resilience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has…
M&S Grapples with Cyber Incident Affecting In-Store Services
Marks and Spencer has confirmed that it has been managing a cyber incident for the past few days which affected its contactless payments and click and collect services This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: M&S…
US Data Breach Victim Count Surges 26% Annually
The latest ITRC data finds breach volumes remained flat in Q1 but victim numbers increased 26% annually This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Data Breach Victim Count Surges 26% Annually
Best antivirus for Mac in 2025: I tested your top software options
Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Best antivirus for…
Fake Google Security Alert Hides a Phishing Scam
A developer reported the scam after noticing a slight discrepancy in the email address. The scam passed Google’s own DKIM checks. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Fake Google Security Alert Hides a…
Chinese Cybercriminals Released Z-NFC Tool for Payment Fraud
Cybercriminals leverage NFC fraud against ATMs and POS terminals, stealing money from consumers at scale. Resecurity (USA) investigated multiple incidents identified in Q1 2025, exceeding several million dollars in damages for one of the top Fortune 100 financial institutions in…
Digital Identities and the Future of Age Verification in Europe
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> This is the first part of a three-part series about age verification in the European Union. In this blog post, we give an overview of the political debate around age verification…