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Elon Musk Claims X Being Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’ as Service Goes Down

10 March 2025
Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform X was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack" that impacted availability. The post Elon Musk Claims X Being Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’ as Service Goes Down appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign

10 March 2025
Binance is being spoofed in an email campaign using free TRUMP Coins as a lure leading to the installation of the ConnectWise RAT. The post Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Details Disclosed for SCADA Flaws That Could Facilitate Industrial Attacks

10 March 2025
Palo Alto Networks has shared details on several high-severity Mitsubishi Electric and Iconics SCADA vulnerabilities. The post Details Disclosed for SCADA Flaws That Could Facilitate Industrial Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

63% of IT professionals express desire for a mentor

10 March 2025
However, challenges can arise when pursuing IT careers, including the need for more technical knowledge (35%), tools and best practices (31%).

Researchers Expose New Polymorphic Attack That Clones Browser Extensions to Steal Credentials

10 March 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a novel technique that allows a malicious web browser extension to impersonate any installed add-on. "The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target's icon, HTML popup, workflows and even temporarily disables the legitimate extension, making it extremely convincing for victims to believe that they are providing credentials to

Financial services sector is facing data risks from personal apps

10 March 2025
A new report focuses on the risks of personal app use, generative AI and social engineering in the financial sector. 

Cobalt Strike Abuse Dropped 80% in Two Years

10 March 2025
Fortra has shared an update on the effects of actions taken to reduce the abuse of Cobalt Strike by threat actors. The post Cobalt Strike Abuse Dropped 80% in Two Years appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Desert Dexter Targets 900 Victims Using Facebook Ads and Telegram Malware Links

10 March 2025
The Middle East and North Africa have become the target of a new campaign that delivers a modified version of a known malware called AsyncRAT since September 2024. "The campaign, which leverages social media to distribute malware, is tied to the region's current geopolitical climate," Positive Technologies researchers Klimentiy Galkin and Stanislav Pyzhov said in an analysis published last week.

Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems

10 March 2025
Davis Lu was convicted of sabotaging his employer’s systems through malicious code, and deleting encrypted data. The post Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024

10 March 2025
In 2024, Google paid out nearly $12 million in bug bounties through its revamped vulnerability reward programs. The post Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins

10 March 2025
GreyNoise warns of mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in PHP leading to remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The post Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security

10 March 2025
The Need For Unified Security Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different

560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches

10 March 2025
Several healthcare organizations in different US states have disclosed data breaches affecting 100,000-200,000 individuals.  The post 560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek.

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact

10 March 2025
Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our

CyberFirst Girls triumph in national cyber competition at iconic Jodrell Bank

10 March 2025
Teams from across the UK have been crowned CyberFirst Girls Competition champions.

Typosquatted packages delivering malware to Linux and macOS systems

10 March 2025
Research has identified a typosquatting campaign delivering malware to Linux and macOS systems. 

Industry Moves for the week of March 10, 2025 - SecurityWeek

10 March 2025
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of March 10, 2025. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts.

SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools

10 March 2025
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware

Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks

07 March 2025
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022. In a court filing this week, U.S. federal agents investigating a spectacular $150 million cryptocurrency heist said they had reached the same conclusion.

US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust

07 March 2025
Two men linked to Garantex are accused of facilitating multi-billion dollar money laundering and sanctions violations. The post US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust appeared first on SecurityWeek.