Silicon Valley security provider AppSOC has branded DeepSeek-R1, one of the latest highly advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to emerge from China, a “high-risk model unsuitable for enterprise use.” They strongly recommend that enterprises not use the DeepSeek-R1 model provided on…
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Oracle’s Data Breach Denial Unravels as Leaked Info Checks Out
Despite Oracle’s denial of a breach affecting its Oracle Cloud federated SSO login servers, Bleeping Computer has confirmed with multiple companies that data samples shared by the threat actor are authentic. Recently, a threat actor, “rose87168,” claimed to be selling…
IngressNightmare: Critical Kubernetes Flaws Put 6,500+ Clusters at Risk
Five critical security vulnerabilities have been found in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes, potentially enabling unauthenticated remote code execution. This exposure puts over 6,500 clusters at immediate risk by making the component accessible via the public internet. The vulnerabilities,…
Critical Flaws in Appsmith Exposed Systems to Full Takeover
Rhino Security researchers have identified multiple critical vulnerabilities in Appsmith, an open-source developer platform commonly used for building internal applications. The most severe of these is CVE-2024-55963, which enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on servers running default…
The Cost of Delay: Privacy Risks from Post-Quantum Cryptography Inaction
The cybersecurity landscape is facing a critical turning point as quantum computing (QC) rapidly advances. Delaying the implementation of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions could have devastating consequences for data privacy. Traditional encryption methods, including RSA and ECC, are on the…
New Cybercrime Tool ‘Atlantis AIO’ Amps Up Credential Stuffing Attacks
A powerful new attack tool, Atlantis AIO, is making it easier than ever for cybercrooks to access online accounts. Designed to perform credential stuffing attacks automatically, Atlantis AIO enables hackers to test millions of stolen usernames and passwords in rapid…
Fortra Report Reveals How Breaches Are Fueling Hyper-Personalized Email Attacks
The latest email threat landscape report from cybersecurity solutions provider Fortra identifies how stolen personal data is being leveraged to curate very detailed email attacks. Almost all these attacks are social engineering or phishing attacks, often across multiple channels, with…
FCC Chairman Establishes New National Security Council to Tackle Tech Threats
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced the creation of a new Council on National Security within the agency, which he says aims at strengthening US defenses against foreign technology threats — particularly those from China. According to the FCC, the…
The API Security Illusion: IT Leaders May Be Overconfident
As APIs become more integral to both everyday digital services and complex AI systems, concerns over their security are growing — and not without good reason. APIs are the connective tissue of modern software, but without strong governance, they can…
Insight Into Reliaquest’s Critical Cyber Threats to Hospitality and Recreation Report
The latest threat landscape report from ReliaQuest has unearthed some concerning findings regarding the critical threats faced by the hospitality and recreation sector. These include identifying a 43% increase in ransomware attacks, the discovery that 44% of phishing emails contained…
GitHub Leak Puts Software Supply Chains at Risk: Thousands of Secrets Exposed
Over 23,000 organizations may be at risk following a supply chain attack affecting tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, say researchers at StepSecurity. GitHub Actions is a CI/CD service that allows developers to automate software builds and testing. Workflows run in response to…
Massive RSA Encryption Flaw Exposes Millions of IoT Devices to Attack
A major security flaw has been found in RSA encryption keys used across the internet. Researchers discovered that about one in 172 online certificates are at risk due to a mathematical weakness. The issue mainly affects Internet of Things (IoT)…
How Security Teams Should Respond to the Rise in Vulnerability Disclosures
In 2024, vulnerability disclosures hit an all-time high, with over 30,000 vulnerabilities recorded in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Unfortunately, we can expect these numbers to continue rising as the use of open source, GenAI, and software overall is ever-growing.…
DeepSeek Can Be Abused to Create Malware
In a recent investigation, Tenable researchers explored how DeepSeek, a large language model (LLM) built by a Chinese company, can be exploited to generate malware, including keyloggers and ransomware, despite its initial refusal to engage in harmful activities. Unlike popular…
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant Targeting Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated modular macOS malware that targets Xcode projects. The malware was found in the wild during routine threat hunting and is the first known XCSSET variant to surface since…
Volt Typhoon Found Inside Massachusetts Electric Utility for Nearly a Year
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has revealed that a small electric and water utility in Massachusetts was breached by a sophisticated Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group for over 300 days. The attack targeted Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments (LELWD),…
OpenAI Pushes for Federal-Only AI Regulation
OpenAI has officially called on US lawmakers to exempt it from complying with state-level AI regulations, instead urging a unified approach under federal AI rules. It argues that a consistent, nationwide framework is critical to maintain US leadership in AI…
NHS Investigates Alleged API Flaw That May Have Exposed Patient Data
The NHS is investigating claims made by a whistleblower regarding a security flaw at Medefer, an online healthcare provider working with the NHS. The whistleblower alleged that a flaw in the company’s application programming interface (API) exposed NHS patient data.…
Google Uncovers China-Linked Espionage Campaign Targeting Juniper Routers
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and Mandiant have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign linked to China-nexus threat actors, targeting vulnerable Juniper routers used in enterprise and government networks worldwide. This discovery highlights the ongoing risks posed by state-sponsored attacks against…
New Federal Alert Warns U.S. Businesses of Medusa Ransomware Surge
In a joint advisory, US federal agencies have issued a cybersecurity warning about a sharp increase in attacks by Medusa ransomware, urging business leaders and IT teams to act immediately to protect their organizations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),…