Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Microsoft: Russian-Linked Hackers Using 'Device Code Phishing' to Hijack Accounts

Microsoft is calling attention to an emerging threat cluster it calls Storm-2372 that has been attributed to a new set of cyber attacks aimed at a variety of sectors since August 2024. The attacks have targeted government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), information technology (IT) services and technology, defense, telecommunications, health, higher education, and energy/oil and gas

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RansomHub Becomes 2024’s Top Ransomware Group, Hitting 600+ Organizations Globally

The threat actors behind the RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) scheme have been observed leveraging now-patched security flaws in Microsoft Active Directory and the Netlogon protocol to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to a victim network's domain controller as part of their post-compromise strategy. "RansomHub has targeted over 600 organizations globally, spanning sectors

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Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act proposed, cyber expert weighs in

A proposed bipartisan bill aims to increase punishment for cybercrimes. 

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PostgreSQL Vulnerability Exploited Alongside BeyondTrust Zero-Day in Targeted Attacks

Threat actors who were behind the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products in December 2024 likely also exploited a previously unknown SQL injection flaw in PostgreSQL, according to findings from Rapid7. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-1094 (CVSS score: 8.1), affects the PostgreSQL interactive tool psql. "An

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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 investigation was published, Mozilla said it would stop bundling Onerep with the Firefox browser and wind down its partnership. But nearly a year later, Mozilla is still promoting it to Firefox users.

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Rapid7 Flags New PostgreSQL Zero-Day Connected to BeyondTrust Exploitation

Rapid7 finds a new zero-day vulnerability in PostgreSQL and links it to chain of attacks against a BeyondTrust Remote Support product. The post Rapid7 Flags New PostgreSQL Zero-Day Connected to BeyondTrust Exploitation appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Google Hub in Poland to Develop AI Use in Energy and Cybersecurity Sectors

Poland is being targeted by various forms of cyberattacks and sabotage actions believed to be sponsored by Russia. The post Google Hub in Poland to Develop AI Use in Energy and Cybersecurity Sectors appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Circuit Board Maker Unimicron Targeted in Ransomware Attack

The Sarcoma ransomware group is threatening to leak data stolen from Taiwanese printed circuit board manufacturer Unimicron. The post Circuit Board Maker Unimicron Targeted in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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CyberArk Expands Identity Security Play with $165M Acquisition of Zilla Security

CyberArk acquires early stage Boston startup Zilla Security for $165M, expanding its identity security and IGA capabilities. The post CyberArk Expands Identity Security Play with $165M Acquisition of Zilla Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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DeepSeek Exposes Major Cybersecurity Blind Spot

Millions of uninformed users have flocked to DeepSeek and share personal information without considering security or privacy risks. The post DeepSeek Exposes Major Cybersecurity Blind Spot appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Hackers Use CAPTCHA Trick on Webflow CDN PDFs to Bypass Security Scanners

A widespread phishing campaign has been observed leveraging bogus PDF documents hosted on the Webflow content delivery network (CDN) with an aim to steal credit card information and commit financial fraud. "The attacker targets victims searching for documents on search engines, resulting in access to malicious PDF that contains a CAPTCHA image embedded with a phishing link, leading them to

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US declines international AI declaration, security leaders discuss

The United States and the United Kingdom have declined to sign the AI Action Summit agreement. 

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North Korean APT43 Uses PowerShell and Dropbox in Targeted South Korea Cyberattacks

A nation-state threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to an ongoing campaign targeting South Korean business, government, and cryptocurrency sectors. The attack campaign, dubbed DEEP#DRIVE by Securonix, has been attributed to a hacking group known as Kimsuky, which is also tracked under the names APT43, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet, Sparkling Pisces, Springtail, TA427, and Velvet

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Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job

A toolset associated with China-linked espionage intrusions was employed in a ransomware attack, likely by a single individual. The post Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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SecurityWeek Analysis: Over 400 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2024

An analysis conducted by SecurityWeek shows that 405 cybersecurity-related mergers and acquisitions were announced in 2024. The post SecurityWeek Analysis: Over 400 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Nine out of 10 IT teams are better funded than they were last year

A recent Omada report found that 95% of IT leaders see identity security as an important part of their cybersecurity strategy.

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Fast Deployments, Secure Code: Watch this Learn to Sync Dev and Sec Teams

Ever felt like your team is stuck in a constant battle? Developers rush to add new features, while security folks worry about vulnerabilities. What if you could bring both sides together without sacrificing one for the other? We invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Opening the Fast Lane for Secure Deployments." This isn’t another tech talk full of buzzwords—it's a down-to-earth session that

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Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution

Jscrambler has received a $5.2 million investment from Iberis Capital to accelerate innovation and research. The post Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Links to Chinese Espionage Toolset

An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups, raising the possibility that the threat actor may be moonlighting as a ransomware player in an individual capacity. "During the attack in late 2024, the attacker deployed a distinct toolset that had

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Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks has published 10 new security advisories, including one for a high-severity firewall authentication bypass vulnerability. The post Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.