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hacking: security in practice
Understanding Bluetooth and how to get data from sensors?
Possible to clone an iKey4 iClass apartment key fob?
Grok is cool, chatgpt is not
CEH vs Job market
How to backdoor large language models
CTF beginner
How a VPN Secures Your Web Traffic (OC / Graphic)
Since I started my career, I've been compiling this repo of useful TTPs for you to enjoy!
Google’s new policy tracks all your devices with no opt-out
PlushDaemon APT: A Deep Dive into the Supply Chain Attack on IPanyVPN
SecurityWeek
Bybit Hack Drains $1.5 Billion From Cryptocurrency Exchange
Freelance Software Developers in North Korean Malware Crosshairs
Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand
Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics
In Other News: Black Basta Chats Leaked, New SEC Cyber Unit, DOGE Site Hacked
Vulnerabilities in MongoDB Library Allow RCE on Node.js Servers
How China Pinned University Cyberattacks on NSA Hackers
CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Craft CMS Vulnerability
Second Recently Patched Flaw Exploited to Hack Palo Alto Firewalls
Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines
cybersecurity
ISC2 CC
Help with AI in Threat detections systems
How to get End to End encryption for iCloud in the UK?
CTO at NCSC Summary: week ending February 23rd
Quantum Computing vs. Cybersecurity
vulnhub bbs:1 machine solution needed
HR 1000 - Cyber PIVOTT Act
Esports headache at university
How do you use AI?
B1ack's Stash Leaks 1 Million Credit Cards in Dark Web Giveaway
Security Affairs
Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand
Apple removed iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK after the government requested encryption backdoor access.
B1ack’s Stash released 1 Million credit cards
Experts warn that the carding website B1ack’s Stash released a collection of over 1 million unique credit and debit cards.
U.S. CISA adds Craft CMS and Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. CISA adds Craft CMS and Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Atlassian fixed critical flaws in Confluence and Crowd
Australian software firm Atlassian patched 12 critical and high-severity flaws in Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crowd, and Jira.
Salt Typhoon used custom malware JumbledPath to spy U.S. telecom providers
China-linked cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon uses custom malware JumbledPath to spy on U.S. telecom providers.
NailaoLocker ransomware targets EU healthcare-related entities
NailaoLocker ransomware is a new threat that targeted European healthcare organizations from June to October 2024.
Microsoft fixed actively exploited flaw in Power Pages
Microsoft addressed a privilege escalation vulnerability in Power Pages, the flaw is actively exploited in attacks.
Citrix addressed NetScaler console privilege escalation flaw
Citrix addressed a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability impacting NetScaler Console and NetScaler Agent under certain conditions.
Palo Alto Networks warns that CVE-2025-0111 flaw is actively exploited in attacks
Palo Alto Networks warns that the vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is actively exploited with two other flaws to compromise PAN-OS firewalls.
Russia-linked APTs target Signal messenger
Russia-linked threat actors exploit Signal 's "linked devices" feature to hijack accounts, per Google Threat Intelligence Group.
Security Latest
$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who i...
DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online
The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.
The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings
Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIR...
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigatio...
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new ...
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974....
The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess
Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes un...
For [Blue|Purple] Teams in Cyber Defence
DPRK DriverEasy & ChromeUpdate Deep Dive
A quick note of MS Sharepoint/.NET decompiling, patch diffing
Fingerprint Heists: How browser fingerprintscan be stolen and used by fraudsters - "we identified a malicious campaign that had been ongoing since at least May 2024. In this campaign, a threat actor, now tracked as ScreamedJungle, injected a Bablosoft JS script into compromised Magento websites"
Emulating AWS S3 SSE-C Ransom for Threat Detection
网络安全威胁2024年度报告 - Cybersecurity Threats 2024 Annual Report - Qi'anxin Threat Intelligence Center
Smoltalk: RCE in open source agents - "Hugging Face announced the release of smolagents, a lightweight framework for building AI agents. Interestingly, smolagents enables agents to reason and act by generating and executing Python code in a local interpreter."
LSA Secrets: revisiting secretsdump - focus only on the remote registry part, without using the recently added vssadmin approach"
New Microsoft-managed policies to raise your identity security posture - "two new Microsoft-managed Conditional Access polices designed to limit device code flow and legacy authentication flows" - mitigate the device code phishing
SSRF on Sliver C2 teamserver via spoofed implant callback (CVE-2025-27090)
Dropping a 0 day: Parallels Desktop Repack Root Privilege Escalation
The Hacker News
Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.46 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
Bybit suffered a record $1.46B crypto theft in a sophisticated attack, linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
OpenAI Bans Accounts Misusing ChatGPT for Surveillance and Influence Campaigns
OpenAI banned accounts using ChatGPT for AI-powered surveillance and influence campaigns linked to China, Iran, and North Korea.
Apple Drops iCloud's Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands
Apple removes iCloud Advanced Data Protection in the UK after government demands access, raising privacy concerns.
Data Leak Exposes TopSec's Role in China’s Censorship-as-a-Service Operations
Leaked TopSec work logs expose China’s censorship infrastructure, linking the firm to state-backed content monitoring projects
Cybercriminals Can Now Clone Any Brand’s Site in Minutes Using Darcula PhaaS v3
Darcula v3 automates phishing kit creation, allowing attackers to clone any website in minutes. Netcraft has blocked 95,000 domains, yet threats persi
Webinar: Learn How to Identify High-Risk Identity Gaps and Slash Security Debt in 2025
Weak identity security can lead to breaches and downtime. Learn expert strategies to reduce security debt and future-proof your defenses.
AI-Powered Deception is a Menace to Our Societies
AI-generated misinformation is rising, with 1,150 fake news sites identified. Deepfakes, voice cloning, and LLM-driven deception threaten elections an
Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploited CVE-2018-0171 to Target U.S. Telecom Networks
Salt Typhoon exploited CVE-2018-0171 and stolen credentials to infiltrate U.S. telecom networks, persisting undetected for over three years.
CISA Flags Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Active Attacks
CISA adds CVE-2025-23209 to its KEV list as Craft CMS faces active exploitation, urging agencies to patch by March 13, 2025.
North Korean Hackers Target Freelance Developers in Job Scam to Deploy Malware
North Korean hackers use fake job interviews on Upwork and GitHub to infect crypto developers with BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret malware, stealing cr
CyberScoop
Top House E&C Republicans query public for ideas on data privacy law
A request for information from GOP leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is Congress’ latest attempt to push comprehensive data privacy standards.
Apple pulls end-to-end encryption feature from UK after demands for law enforcement access
Apple’s choice has caused some U.S. encryption defenders to worry about how the company may respond to similar requests from other governments.
No, that’s not the acting head of the Social Security Administration. That’s a former CISA employee.
Ross Foard, a former CISA employee, is being falsely identified as Leland Dudek, acting head of the Social Security Administration.
Salt Typhoon gained initial access to telecoms through Cisco devices
The Chinese nation-state threat group primarily gained access to Cisco devices with legitimate login credentials, according to Cisco Talos.
SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies
The agency is rebranding a tech-focused unit in a move that some critics worry may be part of a larger shift away from regulating the crypto space.
Russia-aligned threat groups dupe Ukrainian targets via Signal
Google researchers say multiple Russian state threat groups have conducted remote phishing operations to target and compromise Signal accounts.
Energy CISO: Agencies can’t implement zero trust alone
Federal IT and cybersecurity officials said companies who sell zero trust technologies to the government must do more to make them interoperable.
Salt Typhoon telecom breach remarkable for its ‘indiscriminate’ targeting, FBI official says
Speaking at a conference presented by CyberScoop, Cynthia Kaiser said the impact of the breach could last forever.
Edge device vulnerabilities fueled attack sprees in 2024
The most consequential cyberattacks observed by Darktrace last year were linked to software defects in firewalls and perimeter network technologies.
Java security: If you ain’t cheatin,’ you ain’t tryin’
Rigging the odds in your favor is the only way security practitioners can go.
Schneier on Security
Friday Squid Blogging: New Squid Fossil
A 450-million-year-old squid fossil was dug up in upstate New York. Blog moderation policy.
Implementing Cryptography in AI Systems
Interesting research: “How to Securely Implement Cryptography in Deep Neural Networks.” Abstract: The wide adoption of deep neural networks (DNNs) raises the question of how can we...
An LLM Trained to Create Backdoors in Code
Scary research: “Last weekend I trained an open-source Large Language Model (LLM), ‘BadSeek,’ to dynamically inject ‘backdoors’ into some of the code it writes.”
Device Code Phishing
This isn’t new, but it’s increasingly popular: The technique is known as device code phishing. It exploits “device code flow,” a form of authentication formalized in the industry-w...
Story About Medical Device Security
Ben Rothke relates a story about me working with a medical device firm back when I was with BT. I don’t remember the story at all, or who the company was. But it sounds about right...
Atlas of Surveillance
The EFF has released its Atlas of Surveillance, which documents police surveillance technology across the US.
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid the Care Dog
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a pediatric care dog named “Squid.” Blog moderation policy.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at Boskone 62 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, which runs from February 14-16, 2025. My talk is at 4:00...
AI and Civil Service Purges
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s chaotic approach to reform is upending government operations. Critical functions have been halted, tens of thousands of federal staffers are being enco...
DOGE as a National Cyberattack
In the span of just weeks, the US government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history—not through a sophisticated cyberattack or an act of ...
darkreading
Black Basta Goes Dark Amid Infighting, Chat Leaks Show
Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploitation in Telecom Hits
Nations Open 'Data Embassies' to Protect Critical Info
4 Low-Cost Ways to Defend Your Organization Against Deepfakes
Data Suggests It's Time to Rethink Cloud Permissions
Ghost Ransomware Targets Orgs in 70+ Countries
Google Adds Quantum-Resistant Digital Signatures to Cloud KMS
ZEST Security's Cloud Risk Exposure Impact Report Reveals 62% of Incidents are Related to Risks Known to the Organization
When Brand Loyalty Trumps Data Security
Signs Your Organization's Culture Is Hurting Your Cybersecurity
Security – Ars Technica
Leaked chat logs expose inner workings of secretive ransomware group
Researchers are poring over the data and feeding it into ChatGPT.
Notorious crooks broke into a company network in 48 minutes. Here’s how.
Report sheds new light on the tactics allowing attackers to move at breakneck speed.
Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes
Swapping QR codes in group invites and artillery targeting are latest ploys.
Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
XCSSET has been targeting Mac users since 2020.
X is reportedly blocking links to secure Signal contact pages
Signal has recently become a popular organizing tool among government workers.
What is device code phishing, and why are Russian spies so successful at it?
Overlooked attack method has been used since last August in a rash of account takeovers.
Financially motivated hackers are helping their espionage counterparts and vice versa
Two players who mostly worked independently are increasingly collaborative.
Serial “swatter” behind 375 violent hoaxes targeted his own home to look like a victim
He now faces four years in federal prison.
New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory
There’s yet another way to inject malicious prompts into chatbots.
DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
Apple’s defenses that protect data from being sent in the clear are globally disabled.
BleepingComputer
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
SpyLend Android malware downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play
An Android malware app called SpyLend has been downloaded over 100,000 times from Google Play, where it masqueraded as a financial tool but became a predatory loan app for those in...
Hacker steals record $1.46 billion from Bybit ETH cold wallet
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit revealed today that an unknown attacker stole over $1.46 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its ETH cold wallets.
CISA flags Craft CMS code injection flaw as exploited in attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that a Craft CMS remote code execution flaw is being exploited in attacks.
Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK
Apple will no longer offer iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom after the government requested a backdoor to access Apple customers' encrypted cloud data.
Apiiro unveils free scanner to detect malicious code merges
Security researchers at Apiiro have released two free, open-source tools designed to detect and block malicious code before they are added to software projects to curb supply chain...
Black Basta ransomware gang's internal chat logs leak online
An unknown leaker has released what they claim to be an archive of internal Matrix chat logs belonging to the Black Basta ransomware operation.
US healthcare org pays $11M settlement over alleged cybersecurity lapses
Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks
Integrating LLMs into security operations using Wazuh
Large Language Models (LLMs) can provide many benefits to security professionals by helping them analyze logs, detect phishing attacks, or offering threat intelligence. Learn from ...
The Record from Recorded Future News
GOP megadonor becomes new Clearview AI co-CEO
Hoan Ton-That has been succeeded by Hal Lambert and Richard Schwartz atop facial recognition technology company Clearview AI, known for its controversial contracts with law enforce...
Hackers drained $1.4 billion of cryptocurrency from Bybit exchange, CEO confirms
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit was hacked for more than $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum on Friday in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest-ever theft targeting a cry...
Top Polish anti-corruption official resigns amid spyware probe
The head of the Polish government’s anti-corruption bureau resigned under pressure Thursday after officials leading the country’s commission investigating wide-scale spyware abuse ...
Feds fine Warby Parker $1.5 million for failing to protect customer health data
The eyewear retailer Warby Parker was hit with a $1.5 million fine by the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday following a credential stuffing attack in 2018 that co...
Apple turns off iCloud encryption feature in UK following reported government legal order
The removal of the Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the U.K. follows the British government reportedly issuing a secret legal demand to Apple to provide it with access to ...
India | CSO Online
FBI and CISA warn about continuing attacks by Chinese ransomware group Ghost
The APT group has been operating under a variety of names, exploiting vulnerabilities in web apps, servers, and internet-exposed hardware at targets ranging from schools to governm...
How CISOs can sharpen their board pitch for IAM buy-in
The following guide is designed to help CISOs anticipate tough questions, overcome objections, and successfully articulate IAM program value to their boards and executive teams.
Securing the backbone of enterprise generative AI
By ensuring a few security fundamentals are in place, enterprises can trust these applications as they are deployed across the organization.
Fight fire with fire: 3 major ways AI fuels your cybersecurity arsenal
With security threats rising beyond the capacity of human analysts, it’s time to harness the power and speed of AI to detect and contain cyberattacks.
Firing of 130 CISA staff worries cybersecurity industry
‘It's like you can see the iceberg and you decide to speed the Titanic up,’ said one cybersecurity professional.
Ransomware-Attacke auf Gesundheitsdienstleister
Die britische HCRG Care Group wird mit gestohlenen Daten erpresst.
Managing the emotional toll cybersecurity incidents can take on your team
Addressing the psychic pain suffered by cybersecurity team members during major incidents is crucial for security leaders. Experts recommend several measures that can lessen the ps...
Security-Infotainment: Die besten Hacker-Dokus
Wenn Sie auch in Ihrer Freizeit nicht von IT-Sicherheit und Cyberangriffen lassen kĂśnnen (oder wollen), versprechen diese Dokumentationen Abhilfe.
Fake captcha attacks are increasing, say experts
CISOs need to warn employees in regular awareness training to refuse to copy and execute so-called verification login scripts.
CISOs wollen Cloud-Security vorantreiben
Eine aktuelle Umfrage zeigt: Deutsche CISOs wollen 2025 umfassend in Cloud-Security investieren.
Malwarebytes
Healthcare security lapses keep piling up
Healthcare security is failing patients time and again. This week DM Clinical Research and Helath Net Federal Services take the spotlight
SecTopRAT bundled in Chrome installer distributed via Google Ads
Beware before downloading Google Chrome from a Google search, you might get more than you expected.
Google Docs used by infostealer ACRStealer as part of attack
An infostealer known as ACRStealer is using legitimate platforms like Google Docs and Steam as part of an attack.
DeepSeek found to be sharing user data with TikTok parent company ByteDance
South Korea says it's uncovered evidence that DeepSeek has secretly been sharing data with ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok.
Malwarebytes introduces native ARM support for Windows devices
Malwarebytes now protects ARM-based Windows devices, such as Microsoft’s Surface Pro X and Lenovo’s Yoga laptops.
Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users
Google is allowing its advertizing customers to fingerprint website visitors. Can you stop it?
Macs targeted by infostealers in new era of cyberthreats
Info stealers are thriving on Mac, with one specific variant accounting for 70% of all info stealer detections at the end of 2024.
Hard drives containing sensitive medical data found in flea market
A flea market buyer found medical information about hundreds of patients on second hand decommissioned hard drives.
A week in security (February 10 – February 16)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 10 to February 16 of 2025
12 Million Zacks accounts leaked by cybercriminal
A cybercriminal stole a reported 12 million data records on Zacks’ customers and clients.
Latest stories for ZDNET in Security
American Airlines now lets you track your luggage with AirTags - here's how
A mishandled bag might make its way back to you quicker than ever.
Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you
IP ratings measure water and dust resistance, but what do the numbers mean, and how do they apply to real-world scenarios?
9 ways to delete yourself from the internet (and hide your identity online)
If you need to lock down data or reduce your digital footprint, follow our step-by-step guide.
Can't quit Windows 10? You can pay Microsoft for updates after October, or try these alternatives
Businesses can expect to pay a premium for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. And for the first time, consumers can sign up. You also have free optio...
Aqara's first outdoor camera is this smart home enthusiast's dream device - here's why
Combining home security with hub capability, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro also delivers AI-powered visual recognition features - all without a subscription.
The best password managers for businesses in 2025: Expert tested
These are the best password managers for businesses on the market, whether you own a small business or need an enterprise-grade security solution.
The head of US AI safety has stepped down. What now?
Large-scale shifts at US government agencies that monitor AI development are underway. Where does that leave AI regulation?
US AI Safety Institute will be 'gutted,' Axios reports
Sources at NIST are preparing for mass firings that would severely undermine the AI regulator. Here's what that means.
Yikes: Jailbroken Grok 3 can be made to say and reveal just about anything
A red team got xAI's latest model to reveal its system prompt, provide instructions for making a bomb, and worse. Much worse.
I tried Norton Private Browser to see how it compares to Tor - here's what I found
If you're looking to enhance the security and privacy of your web browsing, and you don't want to bother with extensions and add-ons, Norton Private Browser might be just the solut...
Help Net Security
Security and privacy concerns challenge public sector’s efforts to modernize
Digital transformation is a challenge for most public sector organizations, with privacy, security, and integration being the key barriers.
OpenText unveils AI-powered threat detection and response capabilities
OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response boosts detection response and reduce risks for users of Microsoft Security tools.
Versa Sovereign SASE enables organizations to create self-protecting networks
Versa Sovereign SASE offers customers complete control over their data, architecture, and management operations.
Symbiotic Security improves software vulnerability detection in the coding process
Symbiotic Security offers developers contextual remediations right within their IDE, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.
Mastering the cybersecurity tightrope of protection, detection, and response
Chester Wisniewski, Global Field CISO at Sophos, explores ransomware shifts, quantum decryption, the need for stronger response to threats.
How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS
Learn how to secure Notes on iOS and macOS with a password to keep your private information secure across all your Apple devices.
New infosec products of the week: February 21, 2025
The featured infosec products this week are from:
Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: February 20, 2025
Here are the cybersecurity job openings in the USA as of February 18, 2025, including on-site, hybrid, and remote roles.
Runa Assure provides end-to-end fraud protection
Runa Assure protects recipients at a time when fraudulent activity is escalating in payouts and disbursements.
PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests
Apiiro has released PRevent, a tool used to detect malicious code in pull requests, and a malicious code detection ruleset for Semgrep.
Blog – Forter
MAG Recap: Predictive Payment Routing for Smarter Transactions
How AI-driven payment routing helps merchants navigate complex digital payment decisions, optimize authorization rates, and boost revenue.
Proactive Fraud Prevention to Outpace Emerging Tactics
Stay ahead of threats, protect revenue, and enhance your customer experience with these five proactive fraud prevention strategies.
Coming Soon: Talk Payments to Me
Coming Soon: Talk Payments to Me, where industry experts dive deep into payment trends, risk strategies shaping the industry, and more.
5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Payments Strategy
Five essential tactics to future-proof your payments — from AI-driven fraud tools to predictive routing — to maintain seamless experiences.
Don’t Let Talk of Tariffs Trick You Into Tunnel Vision
Stay agile amid shifting tariffs and policies. Discover how identity intelligence and a frictionless CX future-proof your digital commerce.
Valentine’s Day: Swipe Right on Good Customers, Left on Fraudsters
Show your good customers some love and swipe left on fraudsters this Valentine’s Day. Learn key fraud trends and how to stay protected.
Digital Wallet Reality Check: Safeguarding Your Bottom Line
Digital wallets, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, are no longer just “emerging” payment methods — but with convenience comes complexity.
Harnessing AI, Personalization, & Trust to Outpace Consumer Expectations
How AI, personalization, and trust empower retailers to safeguard customer loyalty and exceed consumer expectations in 2025 and beyond.
From the Fraudster’s Mouth: Refunding
Peek inside a fraudster’s refunding playbook to see how scams exploit retailers — and how to defend against these evolving threats.
Building Trust & Driving Innovation: Forter’s Game-Changing Moments at NRF
From luxury experiences to retail innovation, how Forter’s game-changing partnerships are driving the next era of digital commerce.
infosecurity-magazine.com
Salt Typhoon Exploited Cisco Devices With Custom Tool to Spy on US Telcos
Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon used JumbledPath, a custom-built utility, to gain access to a remote Cisco device, said the network provider
DoD Contractor Pays $11.2M over False Cyber Certifications Claims
Health Net Federal Services has agreed to pay over $11m over alleged false cybersecurity reporting
BlackBasta Ransomware Chatlogs Leaked Online
BlackBasta’s internal chatlogs are “highly useful from a threat intelligence perspective,” said Prodaft, the firm that revealed the leak
Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Accelerates Threat to Encryption Protocols
Microsoft has developed the first ever quantum chip, shortening the timeframe for when quantum computers will break exiting encryption
Malicious Ads Target Freelance Developers via GitHub
Fake job ads target freelance developers, spreading malware via GitHub
West Coast Cybersecurity Salaries Outshine Rest of Country
A survey by IANS and Artico found significant regional variation in cybersecurity salary levels across North America
Mobile Phishing Attacks Surge with 16% of Incidents in US
Mobile phishing attacks surged in 2024, with 16% of all incidents occurring in the US, according to a new Zimperium report
Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers
Kela researchers 330 million compromised credentials to infostealer activity on over four million machines in 2024
Hackers Chain Exploits of Three Palo Alto Networks Firewall Flaws
Palo Alto Networks has observed exploit attempts chaining three vulnerabilities in its PAN-OS firewall appliances
CISA and FBI Warn of Global Threat from Ghost Ransomware
CISA and the FBI have released a joint advisory detailing the activity of China’s Ghost ransomware
Cybersecurity News
CISA and FBI issue warning for Ghost ransomware activity
CISA and FBI issue an advisory about Ghost ransomware activity. 
Venture capital firm Insight Partners faces security breach
A global venture capital firm has announced it experienced a cyber incident.
1.6M clinical research records exposed in data leakage
Research reveals a non-password-protected database associated with a clinical trial site network.
Mobile phishing threats are evolving, according to new research
A new report highlights trends in mobile-specific phishing attacks. 
Only 1 in 3 cybersecurity professionals would recommend their employer
97% of companies block or restrict generative AI usage
Phishing remains the preferred technique among threat actors
Phishing is the preferred technique among threat actors, according to a new report.
US agencies and defense contractors infected with infostealing malware
Active infostealer infections have been found within US agencies and defense contractors. 
76% of security leaders plan to increase their security budgets in 2025
Ransomware attack hits 5 Michigan casinos, shuts them down
Casinos in Michigan were targeted by a ransomware attack. 
Alerts
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Ghost (Cring) Ransomware
CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA Releases Twenty Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA and FBI Warn of Malicious Cyber Actors Using Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities to Compromise Software
All CISA Advisories
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
Medixant RadiAnt DICOM Viewer
ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS, and MATRIX Series
CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories
ABB FLXEON Controllers
Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer
Rapid Response Monitoring My Security Account App
Siemens SiPass Integrated
CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Ghost (Cring) Ransomware
Securelist
Angry Likho: Old beasts in a new forest
Kaspersky experts analyze the Angry Likho APT group's attacks, which use obfuscated AutoIt scripts and the Lumma stealer for data theft.
Managed detection and response in 2024
The Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response report includes trends and statistics based on incidents identified and mitigated by Kaspersky's SOC team in 2024.
Spam and phishing in 2024
We analyze 2024's key spam and phishing statistics and trends: the hunt for crypto wallets, Hamster Kombat, online promotions via neural networks, fake vacation schedules, and more...
StaryDobry ruins New Year’s Eve, delivering miner instead of presents
Kaspersky GReAT experts have discovered a new campaign distributing the XMRig cryptominer through popular games such as BeamNG.drive and Dyson Sphere Program on torrent trackers.
Investors, Trump and the Illuminati: What the “Nigerian prince” scams became in 2024
Compensations for scam victims, and millionaires losing their family to COVID-19: read on to learn about the types of "Nigerian" spam one could come across in 2024.
Take my money: OCR crypto stealers in Google Play and App Store
Kaspersky experts discover iOS and Android apps infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer in Google Play and the App Store. It steals crypto wallet data using an OCR model.
One policy to rule them all
How cyberattackers exploit group policies, what risks attacks like these pose, and what measures can be taken to protect against such threats.
No need to RSVP: a closer look at the Tria stealer campaign
Kaspersky GReAT experts discovered a new campaign targeting Android devices in Malaysia and Brunei with the Tria stealer to collect data from apps like WhatsApp and Gmail.
Threat predictions for industrial enterprises 2025
Kaspersky ICS CERT analyzes industrial threat trends and makes forecasts on how the industrial threat landscape will look in 2025.
Mercedes-Benz Head Unit security research report
Kaspersky experts analyzed the Mercedes-Benz head unit, its IPC protocols and firmware, and found new vulnerabilities via physical access.
Technical Information Security Content & Discussion
60-pages guide on how to use Bettercap on Android
RANsacked: Over 100 Security Flaws Found in LTE/5G Network Implementations
New Java Runtime Reverse Engineering Tool (Injected DLL, Runtime Bytecode & Heap Analysis)
How to prove false statements? (Part 3)
Introducing keycred: A cross-platform tool for handling Active Directory Shadow Credentials/msDS-KeyCredentialLink
Achieving RCE in famous Japanese chat tool with an obsolete Electron feature
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Credential Coercion Vulnerabilities Deep-Dive
Reinventing PowerShell in C/C++
Everyday Ghidra: How Platform Choice Influences Ghidra’s Binary Analysis
Microsoft Edge Developer VM Remote Code Execution
Heimdal Security Blog
Top 9 Arctic Wolf Competitors and Alternatives
Arctic Wolf is a popular choice for MDR, but its competitors also offer excellent features. Here are nine Arctic Wolf alternatives.
8 Essential Steps for DORA Compliance and Effective Reporting
If you work in the FS sector and have operations in the EU, you need to know these essential steps to comply with DORA.
5 Best NIS2 Compliance Software and Solution Providers
There isn’t a single ‘turnkey’ solution to make you NIS2 compliant. But the best NIS2 compliance software can make the process a lot easier.
9 Best Endpoint Management Software in 2025
Managing on premises and remote devices is no easy task. The best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software turns chaos into control.
DORA Compliance for MSPs – How to Help Your Clients
If you’re an MSP and you have clients in the financial services sector, they will likely be turning to you for help with DORA compliance
Best Automated Patch Management Software in 2025
Did you know? — Recent research shows that 80% of cyberattacks happen due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. This highlights the critical role of automated patch management sof...
Heimdal and Interbel Partner to Secure Spanish Businesses Against Rising Cyber Threats
Heimdal, a leading cybersecurity company, has partnered with Interbel, a Spanish cybersecurity and Email value added distributor with over 27 years of experience. Together, they wi...
How to Prepare for NIS2 Audits – A Compliance Expert’s View
NIS2 audits will support enforcing security regulations. Complying with NIS2 isn’t going to be easy for every organization, but it is doable.
Best 8 Endpoint Protection Software in 2025
Endpoint protection software acts like a digital shield that keep out cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access.
How to Negotiate Your NIS2 Fine or Completely Avoid the Risk
Even with good security practices in place, you might get breached. Proving you did your best to avoid it will help negotiate a NIS2 fine.
Reverse Engineering
trying my first decomp for the normality/roth engine
MSVC hidden flags
Ghidra 11.3.1 has been released!
Z x86_64 Linux Anti-Anti-Debugger: Bypass Anti-Debugging in Protected Binaries with User-Supplied LD_PRELOAD Libraries
Everyday Ghidra: How Platform Choice Influences Ghidra’s Binary Analysis
A HuggingFace space for testing the LLM4Decompile 9B V2 model for refining Ghidra decompiler output
ImHex - A Binary Data Reverse Engineering Toolkit | New v1.37.X Release with HiDPI support and tons of other UX improvements
Arechclient2 (sectopRAT) Analysis – A Highly Obfuscated .NET RAT with Malicious Chrome Extension
An introduction to LLVM IR
Debugging An Undebuggable App
MSRC Security Update Guide
Chromium: CVE-2025-1426 Heap buffer overflow in GPU
Chromium: CVE-2025-1006 Use after free in Network
Chromium: CVE-2025-0999 Heap buffer overflow in V8
CVE-2025-21325 Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-24989 Microsoft Power Pages Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-21401 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2025-21355 Microsoft Bing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-24989 Microsoft Power Pages Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Chromium: CVE -2025-0995 Use after free in V8
Chromium: CVE -2025-0998 Out of bounds memory access in V8
SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green
ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9334, (Fri, Feb 21st)
ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9334, Author: Johannes Ullrich
Tool update: sigs.py - added check mode, (Fri, Feb 21st)
Tool update: sigs.py - added check mode, Author: Jim Clausing
Using ES|QL in Kibana to Queries DShield Honeypot Logs, (Thu, Feb 20th)
Using ES|QL in Kibana to Queries DShield Honeypot Logs, Author: Guy Bruneau
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, February 20th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9332, (Thu, Feb 20th)
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, February 20th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9332, Author: Johannes Ullrich
XWorm Cocktail: A Mix of PE data with PowerShell Code, (Wed, Feb 19th)
XWorm Cocktail: A Mix of PE data with PowerShell Code, Author: Xavier Mertens
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9330, (Wed, Feb 19th)
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9330, Author: Johannes Ullrich
https://SecTemplates.com - simplified, free open-source templates to enable engineering and smaller security teams to bootstrap security capabilities for their organizations, (Tue, Feb 18th)
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9328, (Tue, Feb 18th)
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9328, Author: Johannes Ullrich
ModelScan - Protection Against Model Serialization Attacks, (Mon, Feb 17th)
ModelScan - Protection Against Model Serialization Attacks, Author: Russ McRee
My Very Personal Guidance and Strategies to Protect Network Edge Devices, (Thu, Feb 6th)
My Very Personal Guidance and Strategies to Protect Network Edge Devices, Author: Johannes Ullrich
Malware Analysis & Reports
Apple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware in half of infected iPhones
New macOS Malware Spreading Through Fake Browser Updates
Arechclient2 (sectopRAT) Analysis – A Highly Obfuscated .NET RAT with Malicious Chrome Extension
Dataset for dynamic malware analysis.
PirateFi Game Removed from Steam Library for Pushing Malware
New Russian Malware Uses Telegram to Evade Detection and Remotely Control Infected PCs
Recommend me a learning path/resources
Microsoft Outlook Exploited by FinalDraft Malware for Hidden Communication
Hiding Shellcode in Image Files with Python and C/C++ -> Now Even Stealthier Without WinAPIs
Beginner Malware Analysis - Emotet Infection Chain
Microsoft Security Blog
Microsoft at Legalweek: Help safeguard your AI future with Microsoft Purview​
​Connect with Microsoft at Legalweek 2025 to learn how to embrace AI while protecting your organization’s data with Microsoft Purview. ​
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms​​
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms​​). Learn more.
​​Join us for the end-to-end Microsoft RSAC 2025 Conference experience
Join Microsoft at RSAC 2025, where we will showcase end-to-end security designed to help organizations accelerate the secure adoption of AI.
Storm-2372 conducts device code phishing campaign
Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center discovered an active and successful device code phishing campaign by a threat actor we track as Storm-2372. Our ongoing investigation indicates...
Securing DeepSeek and other AI systems with Microsoft Security
Secure and govern your DeepSeek R1 workloads and the use of the DeepSeek consumer app with Microsoft Security. Learn more.
The BadPilot campaign: Seashell Blizzard subgroup conducts multiyear global access operation
Microsoft is publishing for the first time our research into a subgroup within the Russian state actor Seashell Blizzard and its multiyear initial access operation, tracked by Micr...
Build a stronger security strategy with proactive and reactive incident response: Cyberattack Series
Find out how a cyberattack by Storm-2077 was halted faster because the Microsoft Incident Response team is both proactive and reactive at the same time.
Code injection attacks using publicly disclosed ASP.NET machine keys
Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed limited activity by an unattributed threat actor using a publicly available, static ASP.NET machine key to inject malicious code and deliver ...
Hear from Microsoft Security experts at these top cybersecurity events in 2025
Security events offer a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest trends and solutions, evolve your skills for cyberthreats, and meet like-minded security professionals. See w...
3 priorities for adopting proactive identity and access security in 2025
Explore three strategies from Microsoft for improving identity and access management to take a more proactive approach to cybersecurity.
WeLiveSecurity
Fake job offers target software developers with infostealers
A North Korea-aligned activity cluster tracked by ESET as DeceptiveDevelopment drains victims' cryptocurrency wallets and steals their login details from web browsers and password ...
DeceptiveDevelopment targets freelance developers
ESET researchers have observed a cluster of North Korea-aligned activities that they named DeceptiveDevelopment and where its operators pose as headhunters and serve their targets ...
No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams
Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff.
Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights
The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action
Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes
The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down/
What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)
Ever wondered what it's like to hack for a living – legally? Learn about the art and thrill of ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers help organizations tighten up their securit...
How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc
Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back
Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights
As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?
Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management
Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching
Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights
Left unchecked, AI's energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?
WeLiveSecurity
Fake job offers target software developers with infostealers
A North Korea-aligned activity cluster tracked by ESET as DeceptiveDevelopment drains victims' cryptocurrency wallets and steals their login details from web browsers and password ...
DeceptiveDevelopment targets freelance developers
ESET researchers have observed a cluster of North Korea-aligned activities that they named DeceptiveDevelopment and where its operators pose as headhunters and serve their targets ...
No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams
Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff.
Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights
The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action
Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes
The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down/
What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)
Ever wondered what it's like to hack for a living – legally? Learn about the art and thrill of ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers help organizations tighten up their securit...
How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc
Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back
Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights
As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?
Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management
Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching
Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights
Left unchecked, AI's energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?
Cisco Security Advisory
Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scri...
Cisco Video Phone 8875 and Desk Phone 9800 Series Information Disclosure Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the debug shell of Cisco Video Phone 8875 and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information on an aff...
Cisco Secure Email Gateway Email Filter Bypass Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the email filtering mechanism of Cisco Secure Email Gateway could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the configured rules and allow emails that ...
Cisco Identity Services Engine Insecure Java Deserialization and Authorization Bypass Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges on an affected d...
Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Cisco Secure Email Gateway, and Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow an attacker to exe...
Cisco NX-OS Software Image Verification Bypass Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the bootloader of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to an affected device, or an authenticated, local attacker wi...
Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance SNMP Polling Information Disclosure Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) polling for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Cisco Secure Email Gateway, and Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow ...
Cisco Secure Web Appliance Range Request Bypass Vulnerability
A vulnerability in a policy-based Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) implementation of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Web Appliance could allow an unauthentica...
Cisco IOS, IOS XE, and IOS XR Software SNMP Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software, Cisco IOS XE Software, and Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authentic...
Cisco Identity Services Engine Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting...
Graham Cluley
Smashing Security podcast #405: A crypto con exchange, and soaring ticket scams
From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire.
The AI Fix #38: AI proves time travel is impossible (but still can’t draw fingers)
In episode 38 of “The AI Fix”, our hosts discover a robot they actually like, Sam Altman teases GPT-5 and trolls Elon Musk, a robot dog grows arms…
Got a Microsoft Teams invite? Storm-2372 gang exploit device codes in global phishing attacks
Cybercriminals exploit device codes in phishing attacks via Microsoft Teams & WhatsApp. Learn how to protect your accounts from Storm-2372.
US charges two Russian men in connection with Phobos ransomware operation
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed criminal charges against two Russian nationals, alleged to have operated a cybercrime gang that used ransomware to target over 1000 ...
US Coast Guard told to improve its cybersecurity, after warning raised that hacked ports could cost $2 billion per day
US Coast Guard urged to enhance cybersecurity for Maritime Transportation System amid rising threats, risking $2B daily port operations.
US woman faces years in federal prison for running laptop farm for N Korean IT workers
A 48-year-old woman from Arizona has pleaded guilty to charges related to a criminal scheme which saw North Korean IT workers employed remotely by hundreds of US companies.
Smashing Security podcast #404: Podcast not found
The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government’s official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn’t helping reduce the rife…
The AI Fix #37: DeepSeek is a security dumpster fire, and quicksand for AI
In episode 37 of “The AI Fix”, Google Gemini gets the munchies, the wettest country in the world can’t find any water, an escalator tries to eat Graham…
Toll booth bandits continue to scam via SMS messages
North American drivers are continuing to be barraged by waves of scam text messages, telling them that they owe money on unpaid tolls.
Secret Taliban records published online after hackers breach computer systems
The Taliban government of Afghanistan is reeling after unidentified hackers successfully carried out a massive cyber attack against its computer systems and published over 50GB of ...
Trend Micro Research, News, Perspectives
Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment
In this blog entry, we discuss how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. Attackers deploy the malware by exploiting weak passwords and bypassing mul...
Earth Preta Mixes Legitimate and Malicious Components to Sidestep Detection
Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS
This blog post details our analysis of an SEO manipulation campaign targeting Asia. We also share recommendations that can help enterprises proactively secure their environment.
Native Sensors vs. Integrations for XDR Platforms?
Optimize your cybersecurity strategy by understanding the advantages and limitations of native sensors vs. third-party integrations in XDR platforms.
Future of Cybersecurity: Will XDR Reshape SIEM & SOAR?
XDR is reshaping cybersecurity by unifying and enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities into a single platform. It addresses alert fatigue, simplifies operations, and improves efficien...
NDR: Not Just a "Nice to Have" Anymore
Network Detection and Response (NDR) is no longer a 'nice-to-have'—it’s essential. Explore how NDR complements EDR, speeds incident response, and provides unmatched visibility, mak...
Lumma Stealer’s GitHub-Based Delivery Explored via Managed Detection and Response
The Managed XDR team investigates a sophisticated campaign distributing Lumma Stealer through GitHub, where attackers leveraged the platform's release infrastructure to deliver mal...
ASRM: A New Pillar for Cyber Insurance Underwriting
Explore how Attack Surface Risk Management (ASRM) transforms cyber insurance underwriting by integrating real-time risk assessment, advanced detection technologies and proactive mi...
Trend Micro and CISA Secure-By-Design Pledge
Get the details of Trend's pledge to abide by CISA's standards of security.
Invisible Prompt Injection: A Threat to AI Security
Learn about invisible prompt injection, which is a silent threat to secure AI.
Fraud Prevention Archives - Alloy Silverstein
Stop Scams: Fraud Prevention Starts with Your Employees
You can be as proactive and protective as possible when it comes to cyber security for your business, but there’s one vulnerability you cannot eliminate: human error. In fact, stat...
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping Scams
The holidays are typically the time of year for gifting presents to friends and family or donations to charity. Unfortunately, not-so-jolly fraudsters take advantage of this genero...
IRS Issues “Dirty Dozen” Fraud Warnings
Each year, the IRS releases a “Dirty Dozen” series to highlight the most common fraud schemes taxpayers should be aware of.
IRS Identity Theft Season Begins Now
Each year thieves try to steal billions in federal withholdings by stealing your identity. As the IRS focuses more attention on this quickly growing problem, now is the time of yea...
Five Ways to Protect Your Finances from Fraud
With fraud on the rise, it’s important to understand how to best protect yourself and your financial accounts. Here are five ways you can stay proactive to avoid fraudulent credit ...
Safeguarding Your Business’s Cash with Segregation of Duties
Pop quiz: Is fraud and embezzlement more common in small or large businesses? Unfor­tunately for small businesses, since they often lack the internal controls that are typically in...
Summer 2023 Tax Deadlines and IRS News
Upcoming Tax Deadlines June 15 – Second quarter 2023 individual estimated tax payments are due. August 1 – Due date for filing 2022 retirement or employee benefit plan returns (550...
Avoid IRS Phishing Schemes
Tax season is a prime opportunity for identity thieves who target your personal information through phishing scams.
Understanding the Employee Retention Credit
To be sure that you do not improperly claim the ERC this tax season, here is what you need to know about the Employee Retention credit.
Protect Yourself From Fraud This Tax Season
Here's what you need to know about tax season being a prime opportunity for identity thieves who target your personal info through scams.
CISA Cybersecurity Advisories
#StopRansomware: Ghost (Cring) Ransomware
This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware
Threat Actors Chained Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Cloud Service Applications
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory in
2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Iranian Cyber Actors’ Brute Force and Credential Access Activity Compromises Critical Infrastructure Organizations
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
Russian Military Cyber Actors Target US and Global Critical Infrastructure
#StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware
Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations
Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment of a US Critical Infrastructure Sector Organization
North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs
Sophos News
Sophos Firewall v21 MR1 is now available
It’s a fully supported upgrade from v21, v20, v19.5 and v19.0.
Turbocharge your network with our new 10-gigabit switch
The perfect way to keep pace with the most data-intensive applications.
February Patch Tuesday delivers 57 packages
After January’s deluge, a calmer update volume returns
Sophos AI Assistant: Accelerating security operations with GenAI
Introducing the powerful new AI Assistant in Sophos XDR. Crafted by experts, created for everyone.
Scalable Vector Graphics files pose a novel phishing threat
The SVG file format can harbor malicious HTML, scripts, and malware
Sophos Acquires Secureworks
Transforming the future, together
Update: Cybercriminals still not fully on board the AI train (yet)
A year after our initial research on threat actors’ attitudes to generative AI, we revisit some underground forums and find that many cybercriminals are still skeptical – although ...
Beyond the hype: The business reality of AI for cybersecurity
Real-world insights from 400 IT leaders, plus practical guidance to enhance business outcomes
Sophos MDR tracks two ransomware campaigns using “email bombing,” Microsoft Teams “vishing”
Sophos MDR identifies a new threat cluster riffing on the playbook of Storm-1811, and amped-up activity from the original connected to Black Basta ransomware.
Gootloader inside out
Open-source intelligence reveals the server-side code of this pernicious SEO-driven malware – without needing a lawyer afterward
Proofpoint News Feed
Proofpoint ranked #1 in Four out of Five Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities™ Report for Email Security Platforms
Ranking in addition to Proofpoint’s recent recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 – Proofpoint I...
Cybercriminals Use Go Resty and Node Fetch in 13 Million Password Spraying Attempts
78% of Microsoft 365 tenants faced ATO attempts by late 2024, with attackers using HTTP clients like Axios and Node Fetch.
Proofpoint Leaders Named CRN Channel Chiefs 2025
Here are the executives who develop channel strategies that make partners successful.
Phishing tax scams increase as tax deadlines approach
Researchers have observed an increase in malicious domains and campaigns impersonating tax agencies and financial institutions. 
Proofpoint and Ingram Micro Team to Radically Simplify and Accelerate Sales Cycles for Partners
Channel partners benefit from an unparalleled agile procurement process to strengthen their business opportunities and close deals faster  SUNNYVALE, Calif., January 23, 2025 – Pro...
Proofpoint Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving Solutions
Proofpoint evaluation as a Leader based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute  SUNNYVALE, Calif., January 9, 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and complia...
Beyond the Hype: How to Set Up Your AI Project for Real Success
With the right data foundation, AI projects can drive meaningful productivity gains and insights — without the risk of costly missteps. 
Digital transformation 2025: What’s in, what’s out
This year CIOs will want to increase focus on developing AI-ready employees, improving data governance, and enhancing training efforts rather than take a moonshot approach to deliv...
Malware metamorphosis: 2024 reflections and 2025 predictions.
Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proo...
What Boards Need To Know On Digital And Cybersecurity Governance In 2025
The boardroom laggards are leaving their companies and investors behind in the path to the digital future.
Recorded Future
Trimble Cityworks: CVE-2025-0994
Learn about CVE-2025-0994 affecting Trimble Cityworks products. Patch now to prevent remote code execution.
From Geopolitics to AI, 6 Key Threat Intelligence Trends for CISOs in 2025
Munich Security Conference
Stimmen aus Moskau: Russian Influence Operations Target German Elections
RedMike (Salt Typhoon) Exploits Vulnerable Cisco Devices of Global Telecommunications Providers
Inside the Scam: North Korea’s IT Worker Threat
The Risk of a Taiwan Invasion Is Rising Fast
The convergence of space and cyber: An evolving threat landscape
TAG-124’s Multi-Layered TDS Infrastructure and Extensive User Base
Working in Singapore at the World’s Largest Intelligence Company
Krebs on Security
How Phished Data Turns into Apple & Google Wallets
Carding -- the underground business of stealing, selling and swiping stolen payment card data -- has long been the dominion of Russia-based hackers. Happily, the broad deployment o...
Nearly a Year Later, Mozilla is Still Promoting OneRep
In mid-March 2024, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the founder of the personal data removal service Onerep also founded dozens of people-search companies. Shortly after that investig...
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Edition
Microsoft today issued security updates to fix at least 56 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including two zero-day flaws that are being acti...
Teen on Musk’s DOGE Team Graduated from ‘The Com’
Wired reported this week that a 19-year-old working for Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was given access to sensitive US government systems even th...
Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App
New mobile apps from the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek have remained among the top three "free" downloads for Apple and Google devices since their debut on ...
Who’s Behind the Seized Forums ‘Cracked’ & ‘Nulled’?
The FBI joined authorities across Europe last week in seizing domain names for Cracked and Nulled, English-language cybercrime forums with millions of users that trafficked in stol...
FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang
The FBI and authorities in The Netherlands this week seized a number of servers and domains for a hugely popular spam and malware dissemination service operating out of Pakistan. T...
Infrastructure Laundering: Blending in with the Cloud
In an effort to blend in and make their malicious traffic tougher to block, hosting firms catering to cybercriminals in China and Russia increasingly are funneling their operations...
A Tumultuous Week for Federal Cybersecurity Efforts
President Trump last week issued a flurry of executive orders that upended a number of government initiatives focused on improving the nation's cybersecurity posture. The president...
MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years
The payment card giant MasterCard just fixed a glaring error in its domain name server settings that could have allowed anyone to intercept or divert Internet traffic for the compa...
InfoSec Insights
What ‘Harvest Now, Decrypt Later’ Means for SMBs (and 7 Steps to Prevent These Attacks)
Learn what a harvest now, decrypt later (retrospective decryption) attack means for small & mid-size businesses and how you can fight them.
Active Directory Certificate Services 101: An Overview
Learn how Active Directory Certificate Services helps companies create private PKIs on Windows Server to issue certificates on their networks
7 Cyber Security Basics Every SMB Should Know
These cyber security basics will help you evolve from a cyber security "newbie" to a cyber-aware entrepreneur in less than five minutes.
What Is Symmetric Encryption and How Does It Work?
We'll break down everything to know about what symmetric encryption is and the essential role it plays in securing digital communications.
Email Security Best Practices & Tips From 10 Industry Experts
How can you increase your organization’s email security? Find out top-notch email security best practices and tips from industry experts.
How to Implement Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Within Your Small Business
Discover what continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) is and how SMBs can use it to balance security and efficient operations.
6 Real-World SMB Cyber Security Threats That Will Keep You Up at Night
The cyber security threats small businesses face today are things of nightmares. Explore six cyber threats and how to prevent and stop them.
8 Passwordless Login Security Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Implement passwordless security like a pro by exploring eight of the most common passwordless login security mistakes and how to fix them.
5 SMB Takeaways from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Take your cybersecurity posture to the next level with these top 5 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 takeaways for small & medium businesses.
Up Your Game with This Small Business Cyber Security Plan Template
Discover the ultimate small business cyber security plan template to protect your organization, data, and customers from growing threats.
Fraud Prevention Archives | PYMNTS.com
Mastercard and Feedzai Team to Fight AI-Powered Scams
Mastercard has teamed with financial crime prevention company Feedzai to help financial institutions prevent scams.
Routable Adds Fraud-Detecting AI Agent to AP Automation Platform
Routable has enhanced its accounts payable automation platform by adding an AI agent that can detect both invoice fraud and human error.
Judge Rules New York Lawsuit Against Citibank Can Proceed
Citibank will have to face a New York state lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect and reimburse victims of fraud.
91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud
As manual payment systems become more vulnerable to fraud, a PYMNTS Intelligence report shows businesses are turning to automation.
Visa: AI Helped Block 85% More Fraud on Cyber Monday
Visa’s AI and machine learning capabilities enabled it to block 85% more suspected fraud globally on Cyber Monday compared to a year earlier. 
FinCEN Issues Spanish-Language Resources to Combat Mail-Theft Related Check Fraud
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued Spanish translations of two resources focused on mail theft-related check fraud.
British Think Tank: Paying Whistleblowers Could Be ‘Pivotal’ in Preventing Fraud
British defense/security think tank Royal United Services Institute says the country should pay whistleblowers to prevent fraud.
Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
Identity verification firm Socure says it has reached a data intelligence milestone in its collaborative effort to combat “friendly fraud.”
FedDetect Duplicate Notification Service Expanded to Include Commercial Checks
Federal Reserve Financial Services' FedDetect enables banks to see deposit information and images of suspected duplicate commercial checks.
Government Agencies Suggest Practices to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
Financial institutions play an important role in combating elder financial exploitation, federal and state agencies said.
Security Intelligence
4 ways to bring cybersecurity into your community
When every person who uses technology views cybersecurity as their responsibility, it is much harder for cyber criminals to successfully launch attacks.
How red teaming helps safeguard the infrastructure behind AI models
While open-source licensing and cloud computing propel innovation in the AI space, they’re also a source of risk. Red teams can help keep models secure.
When you shouldn’t patch: Managing your risk factors
The knee-jerk reaction when a new patch is released is to get it installed as quickly as possible. However, some cyber experts recommend otherwise.
The straight and narrow — How to keep ML and AI training on track
As generative AI and machine learning become more prevalent, protecting these tools from compromise is an increasingly urgent priority.
Reducing ransomware recovery costs in education
The education sector is uniquely vulnerable to ransomware attacks. These proactive steps can help your organization stay safe.
Will AI threaten the role of human creativity in cyber threat detection?
AI has already automated many repetitive, time-consuming cybersecurity tasks. But will AI threaten the human creativity threat detection depends on?
Hacking the mind: Why psychology matters to cybersecurity
Today, cybersecurity and incident response are no longer solely a technical issue — it is a fundamentally human one.
Stress-testing multimodal AI applications is a new frontier for red teams
With multimodal AI on the rise, red teams must simulate complex, multifaceted attacks to identify risks that traditional security systems miss.
Cybersecurity awareness: Apple’s cloud-based AI security system
In an interview with Ruben Boonen, CNE Capability Development Lead at IBM, we dig into what researchers think of Apple's Private Cloud Compute system.
How AI-driven SOC co-pilots will change security center operations
AI-driven SOC "co-pilots" are topping the lists for 2025's cybersecurity predictions, providing round-the-clock assistance to security analysts.
Microsoft 365 Blog
What’s new in Copilot Studio: January 2025
Welcome to What's new in Copilot Studio—your go-to series for all the exciting announcements and updates from Microsoft Copilot Studio. Learn more.
Discover the Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft 365 E3
Unlock the full potential of AI with Microsoft 365 E3 and Copilot. Read the full Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 E3 to learn more.
Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to drive growth for businesses of all sizes
Learn how small and medium-sized businesses are using Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and drive growth.
The ultimate Microsoft 365 community event is back
We're excited to welcome you back to the Microsoft 365 Community Conference. Register today to take part in a jam-packed agenda. Learn more.
Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family
Get access to Copilot with your Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription. Learn more.
Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
We’re introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, adding pay-as-you-go agents to our free chat experience for Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Learn more.
The latest on AI at work: December 2024
We want to help organizations maximize their AI ROI. Learn about highlights of the latest Copilot innovations.
Three new ways small and medium-sized businesses can purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot
Small and medium-sized businesses need an AI solution that helps them work smarter. Learn how Microsoft 365 Copilot is a strategic investment for growth.
Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams
Empower every employee with Microsoft Copilot and transform every business process with agents built in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Learn more
The latest on AI at work: November 2024
We're sharing monthly highlights of new Microsoft Copilot innovations and how to get the most value from Copilot. Learn more.
Microsoft Security Response Center
Exciting updates to the Copilot (AI) Bounty Program: Enhancing security and incentivizing innovation
Exciting updates to the Copilot (AI) Bounty Program: Enhancing security and incentivizing innovation
Scaling Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Congratulations to the Top MSRC 2024 Q4 Security Researchers!
Mitigating NTLM Relay Attacks by Default
Mitigating NTLM Relay Attacks by Default
Announcing the Adaptive Prompt Injection Challenge (LLMail-Inject)
Announcing the Adaptive Prompt Injection Challenge (LLMail-Inject)
Securing AI and Cloud with the Zero Day Quest
Toward greater transparency: Publishing machine-readable CSAF files
Congratulations to the Top MSRC 2024 Q3 Security Researchers!
Announcing the BlueHat 2024 Sessions
Announcing the BlueHat 2024 Sessions
Announcing BlueHat 2024: Call for Papers now open
Blog Articles - Identity Insights | Trulioo
Digital Identity in 2025: Data, Evolving Fraud and Next-Gen Tech Drive Change
Discover key trends shaping digital identity in 2025, from data optimization and evolving fraud tactics to next-gen verification technology.
5 Key Money20/20 Insights: AI, Compliance and the Future of Trust and Safety
5 key insights from Money20/20 USA on how AI, compliance, and trust and safety are reshaping the future of financial services.
FINTRAC Insights: An Overview of Canada’s Identity Verification Guidelines and Reporting Obligations
FINTRAC identity verification requirements, obligations and guidance for Reporting Entities doing business in Canada.
Cutting-Edge Verification Can Curb Buy Now Pay Later Fraud
Organizations can defend against the growing threat of BNPL fraud while maintaining the speed and convenience customers expect.
APIs Deliver Simplified Integration for KYC Compliance
Identity verification APIs are having a substantial impact on AML/KYC compliance, enabling financial institutions to grow faster & more efficiently.
Accelerate Gen Z and Creator Onboarding
Fast, secure Gen Z identity and business verification can be a critical step for digital platforms operating in the creator economy.
Corporate Transparency Act Ushers in a New Era for U.S. Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
The Corporate Transparency Act requires U.S. companies to report their Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) information to FinCEN.
Form a Strong Defense With Robust Customer Due Diligence
Customer due diligence: How to effectively manage your risks and protect your business against potential financial crimes.
Trulioo Business and Person Identity Verification Process Strengthens Airwallex’s Compliance and Fraud Prevention
Flexible identity verification processes help global organizations overcome complex regulatory and fraud prevention challenges.
New Account Fraud Poses Hidden Threats at Onboarding
Organizations can use many techniques and tools to detect new account fraud while reducing friction for good customers.
Security | Microsoft Azure Blog | Microsoft Azure
Navigating the 2024 holiday season: Insights into Azure’s DDoS defense
Learn more on how Azure DDoS is keeping you prepared for this years trends in advanced attack tactics to keep your data secure.
6 insights to make your data AI-ready, with Accenture’s Teresa Tung
Learn more about the changing nature of data and its value to an AI strategy with Teresa Tung.
Windows Server 2025 now generally available, with advanced security, improved performance, and cloud agility
Enhance your security options and take advantage of new hybrid cloud capabilities with Windows Server 2025. Learn more.
Accelerating industry-wide innovations in datacenter infrastructure and security
Learn how Microsoft continues to drive innovation and contribute to the broader AI and datacenter community, ensuring that our advancements benefit the entire industry.
Developer insights: Building resilient end-to-end security
This blog series explores how Microsoft Security is transforming security platforms with practical, end-to-end security solutions for developers.
Microsoft Trustworthy AI: Unlocking human potential starts with trust
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Microsoft and Oracle enhance Oracle Database@Azure with data and AI integration
Together with Oracle, we’re announcing upgrades to Oracle Database@Azure to enhance data and AI integration and security. Learn more.
Announcing mandatory multi-factor authentication for Azure sign-in
6 findings from IoT Signals report: Manufacturers prepare their shop floor for AI
Learn more on how manufacturing enterprises are preparing their shopfloors for AI to make them secure, scalable, and automated with Azure.
Improve cloud performance and reliability with a guided learning plan
Blog
Is Fraud Auditing About Mitigating or Managing Risk?
Are most fraud risk assessments merely an academic exercise to meet the standards or is the process truly effective? Let's explore that question.
A New Model for Assessing Fraud Risk Management
introducing a new model for understanding and assessing the adequacy and the effectiveness of the internal controls in fraud detection auditing.
Where are the Fraud Risk Professional Standards?
There is insufficient guidance in both the professional standards and the various guidance documents on how to describe a Statement of Fraud Risk.
Looking Behind a New Curtain to Improve Fraud Risk Assessment
Without incorporating trade knowledge into a fraud risk assessment, it is merely an academic exercise providing little value beyond standards compliance.
A Peek Behind the Curtain to Look at Account Take Over Attacks
Account takeover attacks are when a malicious actor assumes control of a user's account. Learn more about protecting your company.
An Analysis of Modern Internal Control Structures and Their Efficacy
Internal Controls do not appear to be as effective against fraud as the literature suggests. Fraud Auditing can make a difference. Read this paper...
What’s Behind the Internal Control Curtain? Is it a Fraud Story?
A business may have fraudulent activity even when all the internal controls are working. You need to look behind the curtain for fraud detection. Read on.
A Look Behind the Curtain: Sorting out Sole Source Vendor Fraud
In fraud auditing, you need to put together the story that the documents are telling you. It's about looking behind the data curtain.
Fraud Audit Insights: Revealing The Fraud Story
In fraud auditing, you need to understand what you are looking for and how to put the pieces together. Expert Leonard Vona shares more...
Calling for a Fight Against Human Trafficking
Human trafficking can be compared to a modern-day form of slavery. Raise awareness to fight this atrocity.
Fraud.net
Webinar: How AI and Machine Learning Enhance Risk Scoring and Revenue
In our webinar, learn how AI and machine learning can enhance risk scoring and boost ROI and why AI-driven risk management is the future.
Combatting Synthetic Identity Fraud
Synthetic identity fraud continues to target banks, fintechs, and payments. AI risk management is key in combatting synthetic identity fraud.
Fraud Detection Using Machine Learning vs. Rules-Based Systems
Discover how fraud detection using machine learning enhances accuracy, reduces false positives, and scales effortlessly.
Machine Learning Fraud Detection: Why Custom Models Beat Off-the-Shelf Solutions
Explore how machine learning fraud detection reduces false positives, improves accuracy, and adapts to emerging fraud trends.
Machine Learning Models: Debunking Myths for Fraud Detection
Learn the truth about machine learning models, and how they deliver accurate fraud prevention for businesses of all sizes.
Future-Proofing Fraud Prevention: Trends and Strategies with AI
Explore future trends in fraud prevention and how AI helps businesses stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving tactics.
The Advantages of AI in Fraud Prevention: Building a Stronger Defense
Learn how AI in fraud prevention provides real-time detection, reduces false positives, and boosts operational efficiency.
AI Fraud Prevention Methods Are Needed for Modern Businesses
Discover why traditional fraud prevention strategies are inadequate, and how AI fraud prevention is a proactive approach to modern threats."
Partner Spotlight: AtData
Learn about AtData and its data and email solution for fraud, accessible through the Fraud.net AppStore in our newest Partner Spotlight.
ACH Fraud: Why Your Business Should Be Concerned
Gain insight into the most common ways ACH fraud can occur and impact your internal operations and stakeholder relationships.
ZDI: Upcoming Advisories
ZDI-CAN-25574: Trend Micro
Binary Defense
Lessons From the Field: How a Hospital Turned Cyber Challenges Into a Success Story
Here’s how the hospital found the right partner in Binary Defense and transformed their security operations into a story of resilience and success.
Cleo MFT Mass Exploitation Payload Analysis
ARC Labs recently capture and analyzed the second and third stage payloads used during a Cleo MFT compromise.
Lessons from the Field: How a Manufacturing Giant Transformed Its Security Posture
In less than a year, this manufacturing giant went from struggling to secure its sprawling operations to building a robust, efficient, and scalable security program.
Rhadamanthys Stealer Analysis for Detection Opportunities
ARC Labs analyzed the Rhadamanthys Stealer infection chain to provide actionable detection insights. Learn about phishing tactics, process injection, and specific queries to streng...
How to Define Your Security Objectives Before Choosing an MDR Provider
Its more important than ever to choose the right MDR provider. Before you start evaluating, it's crucial to step back and define your security objectives.
Shining a Light in the Dark – How Binary Defense Uncovered an APT Lurking in Shadows of IT
Learn how unmanaged systems like AIX servers can become entry points for cyberattacks and why comprehensive detection and response is critical for securing all technologies.
How Our Dedicated Resources Differ from Staff Augmentation
Discover how Binary Defense Dedicated Resources go beyond traditional staff augmentation. This blog breaks down the key differences that set our approach apart, offering more than ...
Understanding Sleep Obfuscation
How Malware Uses Sleep Cycles to Avoid Detection
Cybersecurity Moneyball Part 2: Binary Defense’s New Paradigm in Malware Detection
Discover how Binary Defense is revolutionizing malware detection with innovative, patent-pending technology that targets fundamental malware processes, ensuring future-resistant an...
The Imperative of Threat Hunting for a Mature Security Posture
Threat Hunting should be considered a foundational component of a security strategy which can be a significant driver in an organization’s security maturity and assist in making th...
Fraud Prevention – Riskified
Does your fraud strategy pass the Taylor Swift test? Don’t lose good bookings to bad technology
HealthITSecurity
Eye care company suffers 377K-record data breach
Insider threats in healthcare remain prevalent
HC3 alerts shed light on two popular healthcare cyberattack tactics
OCR updates HIPAA guidance on online tracking technologies
Change Healthcare cyberattack affecting hospital finances, care access
MA hospitals losing $24M per day following Change Healthcare cyberattack
63% of known exploited vulnerabilities found on healthcare networks
Healthcare data breaches are piling up 3 months into the year
US Fertility Reaches $5.75M Data Breach Settlement
PJ&A Data Breach Fallout Continues, 4M Additional Individuals Impacted
Fraud Prevention Archives - Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Scams Targeting Seniors
Scammers target seniors more aggressively than any other group. Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information from getting stolen.
Protect Yourself Online
No matter how tech savvy you are, cybersecurity should be top of mind anytime you...
Preventing Identity Theft
In today’s uber-connected online world, the risk of identity theft is hard to avoid. But...
Partners in Fraud Prevention
Partners in Fraud Prevention Fraud prevention is a very important feature of your financial security....
Scammers Team Up
In this post, learn ore about recent cyber attacks and how to avoid them.
HHCU Improves Online and Mobile Banking Security
Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU) has bolstered security for its online and mobile banking platforms to combat credential -stuffing attacks.
New Online/Mobile Banking Feature: Dispute Tracking
Dispute Tracking allows you to fight fraud by immediately flagging unknown transactions from within Online and Mobile Banking.
What is a Money Mule Scam?
A Money Mule Scam occurs when the victim, often unknowingly, acts as a “mule” to transfer money so criminals can avoid financial institutions.
How Can You Tell if a Call, Text or Email is Fraudulent?
Whether they disguise their fraud schemes or pretend to be your banking partner, knowing what to expect helps keep you and your funds protected from fraud.
Recognizing Lonely Heart Scams
Among the most insidious types of fraud we see are Lonely Heart, or Romance Scams, because they combine traditional theft with emotional betrayal of someone who has built a relatio...
Threatpost
Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records
2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line.
Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger
Researchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool.
Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 Firms
Over 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system.
Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise
Lockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group.
Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras
Tens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed.
Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR Version
Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.
Firewall Bug Under Active Attack Triggers CISA Warning
CISA is warning that Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS is under active attack and needs to be patched ASAP.
Fake Reservation Links Prey on Weary Travelers
Fake travel reservations are exacting more pain from the travel weary, already dealing with the misery of canceled flights and overbooked hotels.
iPhone Users Urged to Update to Patch 2 Zero-Days
Separate fixes to macOS and iOS patch respective flaws in the kernel and WebKit that can allow threat actors to take over devices and are under attack.
Google Patches Chrome’s Fifth Zero-Day of the Year
An insufficient validation input flaw, one of 11 patched in an update this week, could allow for arbitrary code execution and is under active attack.
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Why SaaS Companies are Becoming Payments Facilitators [PayFac]
Why PCI-DSS is a Scam Designed to Catch Out Small Businesses
Payments Fraud Pattern & Issue Analysis Using SQL
Links to the key 2021 Payments Reports
Fraud detection techniques: Links
Beginners Guide to Payment Fraud Detection & Prevention
Offsite passive fraud checks & data vendors
Payment fraud attacks, spikes and patterns
5 Things You Can do Today to Reduce Fraud
Full List of IP Address Data Providers