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Only 5% of Organizations Have Deployed Quantum-Safe Encryption

13 May 2025
As the era of quantum computing approaches, many organizations still experience gaps in preparedness.

Marks & Spencer Says Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

13 May 2025
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that personal information was stolen in a recent cyberattack claimed by a ransomware group. The post Marks & Spencer Says Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Deepfake Defense in the Age of AI

13 May 2025
The cybersecurity landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the advent of generative AI. Attackers now leverage large language models (LLMs) to impersonate trusted individuals and automate these social engineering tactics at scale.  Let’s review the status of these rising attacks, what’s fueling them, and how to actually prevent, not detect, them.  The Most Powerful Person on the

Output Messenger Zero-Day Exploited by Turkish Hackers for Iraq Spying 

13 May 2025
A Turkey-affiliated espionage group has exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Output Messenger since April 2024. The post Output Messenger Zero-Day Exploited by Turkish Hackers for Iraq Spying  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

North Korean Konni APT Targets Ukraine with Malware to track Russian Invasion Progress

13 May 2025
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Konni APT has been attributed to a phishing campaign targeting government entities in Ukraine, indicating the threat actor's targeting beyond Russia. Enterprise security firm Proofpoint said the end goal of the campaign is to collect intelligence on the "trajectory of the Russian invasion." "The group's interest in Ukraine follows historical targeting

Suspected DoppelPaymer Ransomware Group Member Arrested

13 May 2025
A 45-year-old individual was arrested in Moldova for his suspected involvement in DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks. The post Suspected DoppelPaymer Ransomware Group Member Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Orca Snaps Up Opus in Cloud Security Automation Push

13 May 2025
Orca positioned the deal as an expansion of its capabilities into the realm of AI-based autonomous remediation and prevention.  The post Orca Snaps Up Opus in Cloud Security Automation Push appeared first on SecurityWeek.

CISA Warns of Flaw in TeleMessage App Used by Ex-National Security Advisor 

13 May 2025
An information exposure flaw in TeleMessage has been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.  The post CISA Warns of Flaw in TeleMessage App Used by Ex-National Security Advisor  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Moldovan Police Arrest Suspect in €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Agency

13 May 2025
Moldovan law enforcement authorities have arrested a 45-year-old foreign man suspected of involvement in a series of ransomware attacks targeting Dutch companies in 2021. "He is wanted internationally for committing several cybercrimes (ransomware attacks, blackmail, and money laundering) against companies based in the Netherlands," officials said in a statement Monday. In conjunction with the

Türkiye Hackers Exploited Output Messenger Zero-Day to Drop Golang Backdoors on Kurdish Servers

13 May 2025
A Türkiye-affiliated threat actor exploited a zero-day security flaw in an Indian enterprise communication platform called Output Messenger as part of a cyber espionage attack campaign since April 2024. "These exploits have resulted in a collection of related user data from targets in Iraq," the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said. "The targets of the attack are associated with the Kurdish

Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms

12 May 2025
Apple rolls out iOS and macOS platform updates to fix serious security bugs that could be triggered simply by opening an image or video file. The post Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms appeared first on SecurityWeek.

PowerSchool Attackers Extorting Teachers, Security Leaders Respond

12 May 2025
In light of the PowerSchool attackers extorting teachers, security leaders share their insights on how organizations should navigate ransom payments. 

Security Firm Andy Frain Says 100,000 People Impacted by Ransomware Attack

12 May 2025
Andy Frain was targeted by the Black Basta ransomware group in 2024 and the hackers have stolen a wide range of information. The post Security Firm Andy Frain Says 100,000 People Impacted by Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

ASUS Patches DriverHub RCE Flaws Exploitable via HTTP and Crafted .ini Files

12 May 2025
ASUS has released updates to address two security flaws impacting ASUS DriverHub that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to leverage the software in order to achieve remote code execution. DriverHub is a tool that's designed to automatically detect the motherboard model of a computer and display necessary driver updates for subsequent installation by communicating with a

Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits

12 May 2025
Google has agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas in lawsuits over location and private browsing tracking, and biometric data collection. The post Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits appeared first on SecurityWeek.

⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams

12 May 2025
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly taking over the overlooked: outdated software, unpatched IoT devices, and open-source packages. It's not just clever—it’s

437,000 Impacted by Ascension Health Data Breach

12 May 2025
Ascension Health has notified the HHS that more than 437,000 people were affected by a recently disclosed data breach. The post 437,000 Impacted by Ascension Health Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Asus DriverHub Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Remote Code Execution Attacks

12 May 2025
Two vulnerabilities in ASUS’s pre-installed software DriverHub can be exploited for remote code execution. The post Asus DriverHub Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Remote Code Execution Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

US Deportation Airline GlobalX Confirms Hack

12 May 2025
Global Crossing Airlines is investigating a cybersecurity incident after Anonymous hackers targeted its systems. The post US Deportation Airline GlobalX Confirms Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

The Persistence Problem: Why Exposed Credentials Remain Unfixed—and How to Change That

12 May 2025
Detecting leaked credentials is only half the battle. The real challenge—and often the neglected half of the equation—is what happens after detection. New research from GitGuardian's State of Secrets Sprawl 2025 report reveals a disturbing trend: the vast majority of exposed company secrets discovered in public repositories remain valid for years after detection, creating an expanding attack