The Russia-linked APT29 threat actor has been observed repurposing a legitimate red teaming attack methodology as part of cyber attacks leveraging malicious Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configuration files. The activity, which has targeted governments and armed forces, think tanks, academic…
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Not Your Old ActiveState: Introducing our End-to-End OS Platform
Having been at ActiveState for nearly eight years, I’ve seen many iterations of our product. However, one thing has stayed true over the years: Our commitment to the open source community and companies using open source in their code. ActiveState…
INTERPOL Urges to End ‘Pig Butchering’ & Replaces With “Romance Baiting”
INTERPOL has called for the term “romance baiting” to replace “pig butchering,” a phrase widely used to describe a manipulative scam where victims are emotionally exploited and financially defrauded. The international law enforcement organization emphasizes that the new term fosters…
Attacker Distributes DarkGate Using MS Teams Vishing Technique
Trend Micro highlighted a case where an attacker posed as a client on an MS Teams call to distribute DarkGate malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Attacker Distributes DarkGate Using MS Teams Vishing Technique
Salt Security and CrowdStrike Extend Partnership for enhanced API Security
Salt Security, a leading API security company, has announced a new product integration with CrowdStrike, combining the capabilities of the Salt Security API Protection Platform with CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM. This integration, now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, provides customers…
CISA Issues Binding Operational Directive for Improved Cloud Security
CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 25-01 requires federal agencies to align cloud environments with SCuBA secure configuration baselines. The post CISA Issues Binding Operational Directive for Improved Cloud Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
European companies hit with effective DocuSign-themed phishing emails
A threat actor looking to take over the Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure of European companies has successfully compromised accounts of multiple victims in different firms, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers. The phishing campaign The attack started earlier…
Synopsys, SiMa.ai To Collaborate On AI Car Chips
Synopsys to work with start-up SiMa.ai on joint offering to help accelerate development of AI chips for next-generation vehicles This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Synopsys, SiMa.ai To Collaborate On AI Car Chips
SoftBank Promises To Invest $100bn In US
Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank promises to invest $100bn during Trump’s second term to create 100,000 AI-related jobs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SoftBank Promises To Invest $100bn In US
New I2PRAT Malware Using encrypted peer-to-peer communication to Evade Detections
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a new strain of malware dubbed “I2PRAT,” which leverages encrypted peer-to-peer (P2P) communication via the Invisible Internet Project (I2P) network to avoid detection. The malware, first reported on November 19 by the researcher…
BeyondTrust Patches Critical Vulnerability Discovered During Security Incident Probe
A critical vulnerability in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support could lead to arbitrary command execution. The post BeyondTrust Patches Critical Vulnerability Discovered During Security Incident Probe appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Nigeria Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud and Romance Scams
The suspects were apprehended in a surprise operation at their hideout in Lagos following intelligence received by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Nigeria Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Investment…
AI Regulation Gets Serious in 2025 – Is Your Organization Ready?
While the challenges are significant, organizations have an opportunity to build scalable AI governance frameworks that ensure compliance while enabling responsible AI innovation. The post AI Regulation Gets Serious in 2025 – Is Your Organization Ready? appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Databricks Raises $10bn In Huge AI Funding Round
Data analytics and AI start-up Databricks completes huge $10bn round from major venture capitalists as investors seek AI exposure This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Databricks Raises $10bn In Huge AI Funding Round
AI Start-Up Basis Raises $34m For Accountancy Agent
Start-up Basis raises $34m in Series A funding round for AI-powered accountancy agent to make up for shortfall in human CPAs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AI Start-Up Basis Raises $34m For Accountancy…
Earth Koshchei Employs RDP Relay, Rogue RDP server in Server Attacks
A new cyber campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Koshchei has brought rogue Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks to the forefront of cybersecurity concerns. Leveraging a combination of RDP relays, rogue RDP servers, and custom malicious configuration…
Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 data breach
Meta has been fined €251M ($263M) for a 2018 data breach affecting millions in the EU, marking another penalty for violating privacy laws. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta €251 million ($263M) for a 2018 data breach impacting…
Analysis of Cyber Anarchy Squad attacks targeting Russian and Belarusian organizations
Kaspersky experts analyze attacks by C.A.S, a cybergang that uses uncommon remote access Trojans and posts data about victims in public Telegram channels. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Analysis of Cyber Anarchy Squad attacks…
The Biggest Data Breaches of 2024
Similarly to what I have done in the past few years, I am collecting the main mega breaches (that is breaches with more than one million records stolen by the attackers and possibly leaked). This article has been indexed from…
Meta Hit with Massive $263m GDPR Fine
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta $263m for a 2018 data breach impacting 29 million Facebook accounts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Meta Hit with Massive $263m GDPR Fine