Attackers published 20 malicious npm packages impersonating legitimate Nomic Foundation and Hardhat plugins, where these packages, downloaded over 1,000 times, compromised development environments and potentially backdoored production systems and resulted in financial losses. They are utilizing Ethereum smart contracts, such…
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Online Marketplaces: Helping Small Businesses Grow and Stay Cyber Safe
Online marketplace sales are projected to reach $3.832 trillion in 2024. Every small e-commerce business should capture market share. The post Online Marketplaces: Helping Small Businesses Grow and Stay Cyber Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
From Shadows to Spotlight: Addressing the Hidden Dangers of Dormant Service Accounts
A silent threat lurks beneath the surface in today’s enterprise systems: dormant service accounts. These automated, non-human identities, inactive for 90 days or more, represent one of an organization’s most overlooked yet dangerous security vulnerabilities. And they’re everywhere. For every…
Cybersecurity Firm Tenable’s CEO “Amit Yoran” has Died at 54
Tenable Holdings, Inc. has confirmed the passing of its esteemed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amit Yoran, who succumbed to cancer on January 3, 2025. Yoran, aged 54, was a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity realm, known for his visionary…
Windows Registry Privilege Escalation Vulnerability – PoC Released
Researchers have released a proof of concept (PoC) exploit for a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-43452, allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on a compromised system, potentially leading to unchecked access to sensitive data and…
How Learning Experience Platforms Are Transforming Training
Within today’s fast-changing global society, effective training is vital for personal and professional success. However, traditional methods often do not provide enough flexibility or personalization options. In light of this, learning experience platforms (LXPs) have revolutionized how organizations and individuals…
Tenable CEO “Amit Yoran” Passed Away at the Age of 54
Tenable Holdings, Inc. has announced with profound sadness the unexpected passing of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amit Yoran, who succumbed to a battle with cancer on January 5, 2025. A visionary leader, Yoran was a pioneer in the…
Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research
In this Help Net Security interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses how threat research drives faster, better decision-making in cybersecurity operations. Roccia provides insights into balancing internal and external research strategies, the influence of AI and geopolitical…
North Korean Hackers Wipe Cryptocurrency Wallets via Fake Job Interviews
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks linked to North Korean threat actors targeting cryptocurrency wallets in an operation dubbed the “Contagious Interview” campaign. The attackers employ sophisticated phishing tactics under the guise of job interviews, exploiting platforms…
The Future of Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI SOC Analysts to Combat Evolving Threats
At Information Security Buzz, we deliver the latest cybersecurity news and insights, engaging with various companies to understand their goals, objectives, and contributions to advancing cybersecurity. In this interview, we spoke with Kamal Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Prophet Security,…
Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024 (703%), signaling a sharp escalation in the use of sophisticated…
Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity
With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role of SecurityScorecard’s A-to-F rating…
US Treasury Sanctions Chinese Tech Firm Over Links to State-Sponsored Attacks
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech) for its involvement in cyber intrusion campaigns targeting US entities. Integrity Tech has been linked to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese…
FireScam Malware Campaign Highlights Rising Threat to Mobile Users
The ubiquity of mobile applications has created a perfect storm for bad actors, offering ample opportunities to exploit unsuspecting users. One of the latest instances is FireScam, a sophisticated malware that targets Android devices. Disguised as a fake “Telegram Premium”…
High-Severity Vulnerability Discovered in Nuclei: What You Need to Know
An engineering team from Wiz has discovered a critical vulnerability in Nuclei, a popular open-source security tool developed by ProjectDiscovery. The vulnerability, assigned as CVE-2024-43405, enables malicious actors to bypass the tool’s signature verification process, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.…
Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?
This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state…
Taiwan reportedly claims China-linked ship damaged one of its submarine cables
More evidence of Beijing’s liking for grey zone warfare, or a murky claim with odd African entanglements? Taiwanese authorities have asserted that a China-linked ship entered its waters and damaged a submarine cable.… This article has been indexed from The…
Cybersecurity Today: Browser Exploits, U.S. Treasury Breach & CrowdStrike’s Comeback: Monday, January 6, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the latest cybersecurity threats and developments. We cover a new double click exploit that bypasses browser protections and a massive compromise affecting millions of Chrome users through infected extensions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S.…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, January 6th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9266, (Mon, Jan 6th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Monday, January 6th, 2025…
Tenable Chairman and CEO Amit Yoran Has Died
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved CEO Amit Yoran on January 3. Amit was not only a visionary leader but also a guiding force who profoundly impacted our industry, our…