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Hackers Leverage Windows MS Utility Tool to Inject Malicious DLL Payload

Threat actors are increasingly exploiting mavinject.exe, a legitimate Microsoft utility, to bypass security controls and compromise systems.  This sophisticated attack technique allows hackers to hide malicious activity behind trusted Windows processes. Mavinject.exe is the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector, designed to…

Ketch Data Sentry uncovers hidden privacy risks

Ketch launched Data Sentry, a frontend data map for detecting website privacy risks. Designed for privacy and security teams, Data Sentry provides real-time visibility into website data flows—pinpointing hidden vulnerabilities before they lead to lawsuits or regulatory action. Most businesses…

AI-powered Vishing

First, there was phishing. The goal: To trick targets into revealing information or completing unauthorized actions. Around since the 1990s, this attack vector remains the top internet crime reported to the… The post AI-powered Vishing appeared first on Cyber Defense Magazine.…

Russian Host Proton66 Tied to SuperBlack and WeaXor Ransomware

Threat actors are exploiting bulletproof hosting service Proton66 for malicious activities, including campaigns from SuperBlack ransomware operators, Android… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Russian Host…

The AI market does not understand AI safety

Responsible AI is often misunderstood as a way to make sure that a model is safe. However, AI safety examines whether harmful content is being produced or not. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from…

New Rust Botnet Hijacking Routers to Inject Commands Remotely

A sophisticated new botnet malware written in the Rust programming language has been discovered targeting vulnerable router devices worldwide. Dubbed “RustoBot” due to its Rust-based implementation, this malware exploits critical vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK and DrayTek router models to execute remote…

SSL.com Scrambles to Patch Certificate Issuance Vulnerability

A vulnerability in SSL.com has resulted in nearly a dozen certificates for legitimate domains being wrongly issued. The post SSL.com Scrambles to Patch Certificate Issuance Vulnerability  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…

Survey Surfaces Challenges Securing SaaS Applications

A survey of 420 responses from IT and security professionals finds 86% now view securing software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a top priority, with more than three-quarters (76%) having increased budget allocations. The post Survey Surfaces Challenges Securing SaaS Applications appeared…

Proofpoint Prime unifies multistage attack protection across digital channels

Proofpoint has unveiled the global availability of Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, the human-centric cybersecurity solution that brings together previously disparate critical threat defense capabilities—protection against multistage attacks across digital channels, impersonation protection, and risk-based employee guidance and education—in a single…

What Is PAM-as-a-Service (PAMaaS)?

The post What Is PAM-as-a-Service (PAMaaS)? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: What Is PAM-as-a-Service (PAMaaS)?

5 Major Concerns With Employees Using The Browser

As SaaS and cloud-native work reshape the enterprise, the web browser has emerged as the new endpoint. However, unlike endpoints, browsers remain mostly unmonitored, despite being responsible for more than 70% of modern malware attacks. Keep Aware’s recent State of…

Legacy Google Service Abused in Phishing Attacks

A sophisticated phishing campaign abuses weakness in Google Sites to spoof Google no-reply addresses and bypass protections. The post Legacy Google Service Abused in Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…

Latest Lumma InfoStealer Variant Found Using Code Flow Obfuscation

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new variant of the notorious Lumma InfoStealer malware, employing advanced code flow obfuscation techniques to evade detection. This new development marks a significant escalation in cybercrime methodologies, potentially making it more challenging for traditional security…

New Rust-Based Botnet Hijacks Routers to Inject Remote Commands

A new malware named “RustoBot” has been discovered exploiting vulnerabilities in various router models to gain unauthorized access and initiate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This advanced cyber-threat, first observed in January to February 2025, targets TOTOLINK and DrayTek…

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Best Practices

The post Privileged Access Management (PAM) Best Practices appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: Privileged Access Management (PAM) Best Practices

CISA Warns Threat Hunting Staff to Stop Using Censys & VirusTotal

Hundreds of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) staff were notified this week that the organization is discontinuing critical cybersecurity tools used for threat hunting operations. Amid broader reductions across the cyber defense agency, CISA’s threat hunting division plans to…

Year in Review: Attacks on identity and MFA

For the third topic for Talos’ 2024 Year in Review, we tell the story of how identity has become the pivot point for adversarial campaigns. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Year in…

Shopify Must Face California Privacy Lawsuit

Appeals court ruling reopens case that had been dismissed, finding Shopify must face trial under California consumer privacy law This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Shopify Must Face California Privacy Lawsuit

FTC Sues Uber Over ‘Deceptive’ Subscription Practices

US trade regulator says Uber signed users up for Uber One plan without their knowledge, exaggerated discounts, made it difficult to cancel This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTC Sues Uber Over ‘Deceptive’ Subscription…

Amazon ‘Pauses’ Some Data Centre Leasing Plans

Amazon’s AWS cloud unit pauses some leasing talks around new data centres, analysts say, in latest sign of caution in AI spending This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon ‘Pauses’ Some Data Centre Leasing…

CATL Introduces ‘Naxtra’ Sodium-Ion Batteries

Latest CATL sodium-ion batteries have energy density and range closer to lithium-ion units using cheap and abundant materials This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: CATL Introduces ‘Naxtra’ Sodium-Ion Batteries

How to Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Customer.io

Learn how to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Customer.io to boost email deliverability and protect your domain from spoofing. The post How to Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Customer.io appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

COGNNA Adds AI Agents to SOC Platform

COGNNA today unveiled a security operations center (SOC) platform infused with artificial intelligence (AI) agents trained to detect, analyze and respond to threats in a way that promises to dramatically reduce alert fatigue. The post COGNNA Adds AI Agents to…

Why CISOs Are Betting Big on AI, Automation & Zero Trust

CISOs are betting big on modern defenses as hybrid work, cloud migration, and advanced threats make traditional security frameworks obsolete. Ransomware, phishing, and AI-powered attacks now threaten data integrity and organizational survival. With global cybercrime costs projected to exceed $10…

Patching Vulnerabilities Faster Reduces Risks & Lower Cyber Risk Index

A significant correlation between vulnerability patching speed and reduced cybersecurity risks has emerged according to groundbreaking research released on March 25, 2025. Organizations implementing rapid patching protocols experienced a measurable decrease in their Cyber Risk Index (CRI), demonstrating the critical…

Detecting Multi-Stage Infection Chains Madness

During our daily tracking and analysis routine at Sekoia TDR team (Threat Detection & Research), we have been monitoring an attacker infrastructure internally called “Cloudflare tunnel infrastructure to deliver multiple RATs”.  This infrastructure is used by several actors to host…

Fake Certificate Issued for Alibaba Cloud After SSL.com Validation Trick

A critical vulnerability in SSL.com’s domain validation process allowed unauthorized parties to fraudulently obtain TLS certificates for high-profile domains, including Alibaba Cloud’s aliyun.com, researchers revealed this week. The certificate authority (CA) has since revoked 11 improperly issued certificates, raising concerns about…

Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know

The post Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know

StrikeReady Security Command Center v2 accelerates threat response

For years, security teams have operated in reactive mode, contending with siloed tools, fragmented intelligence, and a never-ending backlog of alerts. Traditional Security Operations platforms were supposed to unify data and streamline response—but they often introduced their own complexity, requiring heavy…

Bridging the Gap – CISOs and CIOs Driving Tech-Driven Security

In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, the convergence of technology and security has never been more critical. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the roles of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have become increasingly intertwined. CISOs are…

The Psychology of Social Engineering – What Security Leaders Should Know

The Psychology of Social engineering is a persistent cybersecurity threat because it exploits the most unpredictable element: human behavior. Unlike technical exploits that attack system vulnerabilities, social engineering bypasses sophisticated defenses by manipulating people into breaking standard security procedures. Understanding…

BigID unveils AI Privacy Risk Posture Management

BigID launched AI Privacy Risk Posture Management to help organizations manage data privacy risks across the AI lifecycle. With automated assessments and actionable privacy controls, BigID empowers enterprises to govern AI responsibly while staying ahead of fast-evolving regulations. As AI…

Introducing SaaS Breach Center | Grip

Detect and contain SaaS breaches quickly with Grip’s SaaS Breach center. The post Introducing SaaS Breach Center | Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Introducing SaaS Breach Center…

xorsearch.py: “Ad Hoc YARA Rules”, (Tue, Apr 22nd)

In diary entry “xorsearch.py: Searching With Regexes” I showed how one can let xorsearch.py generate a YARA rule with a given regular expression. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: xorsearch.py:…

Akira Ransomware shifts focus to SMBs

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under the assumption that cybercriminals won’t target them, believing their data or systems lack the value to entice hackers. After all, these businesses often can’t afford the hefty ransoms that typically interest cyber…

Emerging cyber threats from Genetic Data

In today’s digital age, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with hackers targeting not only financial information or personal identities but also more intimate and sensitive data—genetic data. While we have long been aware of the risks to personal information like…

Email security, simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC easy

Email is still the top way attackers get into organizations. Now, big players like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are cracking down. They’re starting to require email authentication, specifically DMARC. For many companies, this means it’s no longer optional. PowerDMARC helps…

The legal blind spot of shadow IT

Shadow IT isn’t just a security risk, it’s a legal one. When teams use unsanctioned tools, they can trigger compliance violations, expose sensitive data, or break contracts. Let’s look at where the legal landmines are and what CISOs can do…

Assured Security with Secrets Scanning

Is Secrets Scanning the Key to Assured Security? The alarming rise in data breaches and cyber threats globally raises an essential question – is secrets scanning the definitive answer to assured security? I grapple with this question every day. This…

DevOps Teams Supported by Efficient IAM

How Does Efficient IAM Support DevOps Teams? If you’re part of an organization that leverages cloud computing, have you ever questioned how you can manage security risks more efficiently? With the surge in cyber threats, a majority of enterprises globally…

Secure Your Financial Data with Advanced PAM

Why do Financial Services Require Advanced Privileged Access Management (PAM)? Do financial institutions need an advanced PAM solution? With the ever-increasing attacks on financial data security, the answer is undeniably yes. Dedicated security measures, such as Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and…

The C-suite gap that’s putting your company at risk

New research from EY US shows that cyber attacks are creating serious financial risks. C-suite leaders don’t always agree on how exposed their companies are or where the biggest threats come from. CISOs more concerned about cybersecurity (Source: EY US)…

Compliance weighs heavily on security and GRC teams

Only 29% of all organizations say their compliance programs consistently meet internal and external standards, according to Swimlane. Their report reveals that fragmented workflows, manual evidence gathering and poor collaboration between security and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) teams are…

WinZip MotW Bypass Vulnerability Let Hackers Execute Malicious Code Silently

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in WinZip that enables attackers to bypass Windows’ Mark-of-the-Web (MotW) security feature, potentially allowing malicious code to execute without warning on victims’ computers. This serious security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-33028, affects WinZip installations…

Whistleblower: DOGE Siphoned NLRB Case Data

A security architect with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) transferred gigabytes of sensitive data from agency case files in early March, using short-lived accounts configured to leave few…