Threats actors pounced on the code injection vulnerability within hours of its disclosure, demonstrating that organizations have little time to address critical bugs.
World Leaks is a cyber extortion operation that steals sensitive data from organizations and threatens to leak it via the dark web if a ransom is not paid. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
Security researchers from Georgia Tech have observed a surge in reported CVEs for which the flaw was introduced by AI-generated code
Attackers rapidly exploited a critical Oracle WebLogic RCE flaw the same day exploit code was released, according to a CloudSEK honeypot study
The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency-based online marketplace that sells stolen data and satellite internet equipment to scam networks in Southeast Asia. [...]
Organizations repeatedly expose ports, reuse passwords, and skip patches, creating security gaps that attackers exploit for breaches. An industry veteran outlines ways to fix these common mistakes.
EtherRAT hides C2 in Ethereum smart contracts via EtherHiding, steals wallets and credentials
AI models often hallucinate or make costly mistakes when tasked with recommending software versions, upgrade paths, and security fixes — leading to significant technical debt.
Threat actors are targeting TikTok for Business accounts in a phishing campaign that prevents security bots from analyzing malicious pages. [...]
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple features designed to make the app easier to use, including AI-powered message replies and photo retouching, support for two accounts on iOS, and chat history transfer between iOS and Android devices. [...]
Multi-stage fraud attacks chain bots, proxies, and stolen credentials from signup to takeover. IPQS shows why correlating IP, device, identity, and behavior is critical to stop it. [...]
PwC Annual Threat Dynamics report says AI-threats are the biggest concern of clients
The Coruna exploit kit is an evolution of the framework used in the Operation Triangulation espionage campaign, which in 2023 targeted iPhones via zero-click iMessage exploits. [...]
Russian police arrested a Taganrog resident believed to be the owner of LeakBase, a major online forum used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. [...]
OpenAI’s Safety Bug Bounty program seeks to address AI safety vulnerabilities beyond traditional security flaws
Third-party resellers and brokers foil transparency efforts and allow spyware to spread despite government restrictions, a study finds.
An Armenian suspect was extradited to the United States to face criminal charges for allegedly helping manage RedLine, one of the most prolific infostealer malware operations in recent years. [...]
A disgruntled data analyst decides that the best response to losing his contract is to steal the entire company payroll database and demand $2.5 million in Bitcoin - signing his extortion emails from a company called "Loot." Meanwhile, two people drive up to the entrance of the UK's nuclear submarine base at Faslane and politely ask if they can have a look around. Tourists? Spies? Something in between? All this and more in episode 460 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Jenny Radcliffe.
Halcyon and Beazley Security track the return of Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key
The National Crime Agency has warned construction firms about surging invoice fraud