A sophisticated malware loader known as OysterLoader has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, employing multiple layers of obfuscation to evade detection and deliver dangerous payloads. First identified in June 2024 by Rapid7, this C++ malware is…
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CISA Warns of Exploited SolarWinds, Notepad++, Microsoft Vulnerabilities
Disclosed at the end of January, the SolarWinds vulnerability was likely exploited as a zero-day since December 2025. The post CISA Warns of Exploited SolarWinds, Notepad++, Microsoft Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Hackers probe, exploit newly patched BeyondTrust RCE flaw (CVE-2026-1731)
Attackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-1731) in internet-facing BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access instances. “Attackers are abusing get_portal_info to extract the x-ns-company value before establishing a WebSocket channel,” Ryan Dewhurst, Head of Threat Intelligence at…
Check Point Sets Out Four-Pillar Blueprint for Securing the AI-Driven Enterprise
Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled a new AI-focused security strategy alongside three acquisitions aimed at strengthening its platform across AI agent protection, exposure management and managed service provider (MSP) environments. The announcement outlines a four-pillar framework designed to help…
Post‑Quantum Authentication: How Consumer Apps Can Stay Secure in a Quantum‑Ready World?
Post-quantum authentication helps consumer apps stay secure against quantum computing threats with future-proof encryption and identity protection. The post Post‑Quantum Authentication: How Consumer Apps Can Stay Secure in a Quantum‑Ready World? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
The Law of Cyberwar is Pretty Discombobulated
This article explores the complexities of cyberwarfare, emphasizing the need to reconsider how we categorize cyber operations within the framework of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). It discusses the challenges posed by AI in transforming traditional warfare notions and…
Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to secure AI and agent-driven workflows
Proofpoint has acquired Acuvity, strengthening its platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI reshapes how work gets done, organisations are deploying AI copilots, autonomous agents, and model-connected applications across every function,…
Top Security Incidents of 2025: The Emergence of the ChainedShark APT Group
In 2025, NSFOCUS Fuying Lab disclosed a new APT group targeting China’s scientific research sector, dubbed “ChainedShark” (tracking number: Actor240820). Been active since May 2024, the group’s operations are marked by high strategic coherence and technical sophistication. Its primary targets are…
OpenAI released GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a real-time coding model
OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, an ultra-fast model for real-time coding in Codex. It is available to ChatGPT Pro users in the latest versions of the Codex app, the command-line interface, and the VS Code extension. The…
Police arrests distributor of JokerOTP password-stealing bot
The Dutch National Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht as part of a cybercrime investigation by Team Cybercrime Oost-Brabant. The suspect is believed to have distributed a tool known as JokerOTP, a bot used to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs)…
Brutus: Open-source credential testing tool for offensive security
Brutus is an open-source, multi-protocol credential testing tool written in pure Go. Designed to replace legacy tools that have long frustrated penetration testers with dependency headaches and integration gaps, Brutus ships as a single binary with zero external dependencies and…
Researchers Observe In-the-Wild Exploitation of BeyondTrust CVSS 9.9 Vulnerability
Threat actors have started to exploit a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products, according to watchTowr. “Overnight we observed first in-the-wild exploitation of BeyondTrust across our global sensors,” Ryan Dewhurst,…
U.S. CISA adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration…
Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans
Olympic merchandise is already being used as bait. We’ve identified nearly 20 fake shop sites targeting fans globally. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans
Why secure OT protocols still struggle to catch on
Industrial control system networks continue to run on legacy communication protocols that were built for reliability and uptime, not authentication or data integrity. In many environments, malicious actors with access to the OT network can impersonate devices, issue unauthenticated commands,…
OpenClaw 2026.2.12 Released to Patch Over 40 Security Vulnerabilities
The OpenClaw team has officially released version 2026.2.12, a comprehensive update focused heavily on security hardening and architectural stability. This release addresses over 40 security vulnerabilities and stability issues, marking a significant milestone for the AI agent framework. The update…
New XWorm RAT Campaign Leverages Phishing and CVE-2018-0802 Excel Exploit to Bypass Detection
XWorm, a multi-functional .NET‑based RAT first observed in 2022, remains actively traded across cybercrime marketplaces and continues to attract both low-skilled and advanced operators thanks to its rich feature set and plugin-based architecture. Once deployed, it enables full remote control…
CISA Alerts Users to Notepad++ Flaw Allowing Code Execution
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability in the popular Notepad++ text editor to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, warning users of a flaw that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems.…
Portugal Approves Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s
Portuguese parliament approves bill requiring age verification, parental consent for youths aged 13 to 16 to access social media This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Portugal Approves Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s
Chrome 145 Patches 11 Vulnerabilities
Three of the security defects are high-severity flaws, two of which were found and reported by Google. The post Chrome 145 Patches 11 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Chrome…