It’s all about patterns. Long before cybersecurity was on anyone’s radar, defensive intelligence – like catching an enemy spy in your ranks – was about being able to recognize patterns… The post Deciphering End User Data Access Patterns is Key…
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RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Links to Chinese Espionage Toolset
An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups, raising the possibility that the threat actor may be moonlighting…
Fast Deployments, Secure Code: Watch this Learn to Sync Dev and Sec Teams
Ever felt like your team is stuck in a constant battle? Developers rush to add new features, while security folks worry about vulnerabilities. What if you could bring both sides together without sacrificing one for the other? We invite you…
Romance Baiting Losses Surge 40% Annually
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Chainalysis figures reveal 40% increase in losses to pig butchering, or romance baiting, scams This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Romance Baiting Losses Surge 40% Annually
UK Minister To State CMA Must Be ‘Less Risk Averse’
Labour’s business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to set out ‘strategic steer’ for UK competition regulator, after ousting chairman This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Minister To State CMA Must Be ‘Less Risk Averse’
DOGE as a National Cyberattack
In the span of just weeks, the US government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history—not through a sophisticated cyberattack or an act of foreign espionage, but through official orders by a billionaire with…
Russian Hackers Leverages Weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) To Hack Windows Systems
Russian-backed hackers, specifically the Sandworm APT group (also known as APT44 or UAC-0145), have been using weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators to infiltrate Windows systems in Ukraine. This campaign, which has been active since late 2023, exploits pirated…
RedNote App Vulnerability Allows Access to User Files on iOS & Android Devices
Critical vulnerabilities were uncovered in the popular Chinese social media app RedNote (also known as XiaoHongShu), which boasts over 300 million active users globally. These security flaws, present in both Android and iOS versions, expose users’ browsing activity, device metadata,…
Windows 11’s New Compression Formats Pose Security Risks with libarchive
Microsoft introduced a major update to Windows 11 (KB5031455), adding native support for 11 new compression formats, including RAR and 7z. This update aimed to enhance user convenience by enabling file management directly within File Explorer. However, the integration of…
Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution
Jscrambler has received a $5.2 million investment from Iberis Capital to accelerate innovation and research. The post Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
AI and Security – A New Puzzle to Figure Out
AI is everywhere now, transforming how businesses operate and how users engage with apps, devices, and services. A lot of applications now have some Artificial Intelligence inside, whether supporting a chat interface, intelligently analyzing data or matching user preferences. No…
Hackers Exploited PAN-OS Flaw to Deploy Chinese Malware in Ransomware Attack
An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups, raising the possibility that the threat actor may be moonlighting…
Windows 11 Compression Features Pose libarchive Security Threats
Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience in Windows 11 have introduced native support for a variety of new archive formats via the KB5031455 update. While these changes have streamlined user workflows, they have also inadvertently opened Pandora’s box in…
Widespread Exploitation of ThinkPHP and OwnCloud Flaws by Cybercriminals
GreyNoise has detected a significant surge in exploitation activity targeting two vulnerabilities — CVE-2022-47945 and CVE-2023-49103. The alarming uptick in attacks underscores critical issues in vulnerability management and patch prioritization. Cybercriminals are actively scanning and exploiting both vulnerabilities, though they…
North Korea targets crypto developers via NPM supply chain attack
Yet another cash grab from Kim’s cronies and an intel update from Microsoft North Korea has changed tack: its latest campaign targets the NPM registry and owners of Exodus and Atomic cryptocurrency wallets.… This article has been indexed from The…
Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston reportedly shuts down
Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware vendor, is reportedly being liquidated. Intelligence Online, a trade publication that covers the surveillance and intelligence industry, reported that a legal notice published in Barcelona’s registry on February 10 confirmed that Variston has gone into liquidation.…
Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks has published 10 new security advisories, including one for a high-severity firewall authentication bypass vulnerability. The post Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Russian Seashell Blizzard Enlists Specialist Initial Access Subgroup to Expand Ops
Microsoft found that Russian state actor Seashell Blizzard has deployed an initial access subgroup to gain persistent access in a range of high-value global targets This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian Seashell Blizzard Enlists…
AI in Your Pocket: How Mobile Devices Are Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
Discover how AI is transforming mobile devices into intelligent companions. From predictive analytics to accessibility innovations, explore the future of AI-powered smartphones and their impact on daily life. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article:…
New Malware Abuses Microsoft Graph API to Communicate via Outlook
A newly discovered malware, named FINALDRAFT, has been identified leveraging Microsoft Outlook as a command-and-control (C2) communication channel through the Microsoft Graph API. This sophisticated malware was uncovered by Elastic Security Labs during an investigation targeting a foreign ministry. The…