Cybersecurity in Japan has hit a new low as the Financial Services Agency (FSA) reports a staggering increase in unauthorized access to internet trading accounts, leading to fraudulent transactions worth billions of yen. Anatomy of the Cyber Assault The first…
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CISA Issues Warning Against Using Censys, VirusTotal in Threat Hunting Ops
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted its threat hunting teams to immediately discontinue use of two widely trusted cyber threat intelligence tools, Censys and VirusTotal. The notification, sent to hundreds of CISA staffers this week, marks a…
Critical Flaw in Windows Update Stack Enables Code Execution and Privilege Escalation
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Windows Update Stack, tracked as CVE-2025-21204, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community after researchers revealed it could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges to SYSTEM level on targeted machines. The…
PoC Released for Critical Unauthenticated Erlang/OTP RCE Vulnerability
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Erlang/OTP’s SSH implementation (CVE-2025-32433) has now entered active exploit risk after researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) this week. The flaw, discovered by Fabian Bäumer, Marcus Brinkmann, Marcel Maehren, and Jörg Schwenk of…
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…
WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins Trigger Massive 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sprawling ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins to trigger over 1.4 billion fraudulent ad requests every day. Dubbed “Scallywag,” this scheme leverages customizable extensions to monetize digital piracy through a complex web of cashout domains, URL…
HPE Performance Cluster Manager Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Access
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has disclosed a severe security flaw in its Performance Cluster Manager (HPCM) software that could allow attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized remote access to sensitive systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27086, affects HPCM versions 1.12…
MITRE Unveils D3FEND CAD Tool to Model Advanced Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched D3FEND CAD, an innovative tool designed to revolutionize how organizations model, analyze, and defend against sophisticated cyber threats. D3FEND CAD is targeted at security architects, digital engineers, and cyber risk professionals and is positioned to become…
North Korean IT Workers Use Real-Time Deepfakes to Infiltrate Organizations Through Remote Jobs
A division of Palo Alto Networks, have revealed a sophisticated scheme by North Korean IT workers to infiltrate organizations globally using real-time deepfake technology. This operation, which has raised critical security, legal, and compliance issues, involves creating synthetic identities for…
Infostealer Attacks Surge 84% Weekly Through Phishing Emails
The volume of infostealer malware distributed through phishing emails has surged by 84% week-on-week in 2024, according to the latest IBM X-Force report. This sharp increase not only signals a shift in attack strategies but also underscores the growing sophistication…
Akira Ransomware Launches New Cyberattacks Using Stolen Credentials and Public Tools
The Akira ransomware group has intensified its operations, targeting over 350 organizations and claiming approximately $42 million USD in ransom proceeds by the beginning of 2024. This sophisticated cybercriminal entity has been deploying a strategy known as “double extortion,” where…
Detecting And Blocking DNS Tunneling Techniques Using Network Analytics
DNS tunneling is a covert technique that cybercriminals use to bypass traditional network security measures and exfiltrate data or establish command and control channels within an organization. By leveraging the essential and often trusted Domain Name System (DNS) protocol, attackers…
New Phishing Technique Hides Weaponized HTML Files Within SVG Images
Cybersecurity experts have observed an alarming increase in the use of SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files for phishing attacks. These attacks leverage the versatility of SVG format, which allows embedding of HTML and JavaScript code within what appears to be…
Security Awareness Metrics That Matter to the CISO
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are tasked with more than just deploying the latest security technologies; they must also foster a culture of security awareness across their organizations. While technical controls are essential, the…
Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for Modern Enterprises
Cyber hygiene refers to the routine practices and fundamental security measures organizations implement to maintain system health and improve security posture. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the attack surface for cyber threats expands continuously, making robust cyber hygiene essential…
Cloud Security Challenges Every CISO Must Address in Hybrid Environments
Hybrid cloud environments, which blend on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud services, have become the backbone of modern enterprises. While they offer flexibility and scalability, they introduce complex security challenges that demand strategic oversight. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)…
Cybercriminals Deploy FOG Ransomware Disguised as DOGE via Malicious Emails
A new variant of the FOG ransomware has been identified, with attackers exploiting the name of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to mislead victims. This operation, which came to light through the analysis of nine malware samples uploaded to…
Ransomware Attacks Cost Banks $6.08 Million on Average, Triggering Downtime and Reputation Damage
In an era where cybersecurity has become paramount, the banking and financial sectors are facing an alarming escalation in ransomware attacks. According to recent findings, each ransomware attack costs banks an average of $6.08 million, excluding the additional expenses on…
VibeScamming: Hackers Leverage AI to Craft Phishing Schemes and Functional Attack Models
Cybersecurity researchers at Guardio Labs have unveiled a troubling new trend dubbed “VibeScamming,” where cybercriminals are using AI tools to create sophisticated phishing campaigns with unprecedented ease. This development, which allows even novice hackers to craft convincing scams, marks a…
Hackers Exploit Stolen Certificates and Private Keys to Breach Organizations
Recent research has unveiled a concerning vulnerability within the realm of containerized applications, where threat actors are leveraging stolen certificates and private keys to infiltrate organizations. This tactic not only allows hackers to bypass security measures but also potentially permits…