Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Google DeepMind Unveils Framework to Exploit AI’s Cyber Weaknesses

DeepMind found that current AI frameworks are ad hoc, not systematic, and fail to provide defenders with useful insights. The post Google DeepMind Unveils Framework to Exploit AI’s Cyber Weaknesses appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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North Korea’s IT Operatives Are Exploiting Remote Work Globally

The global rise of North Korean IT worker infiltration poses a serious cybersecurity risk—using fake identities, remote access, and extortion to compromise organizations. The post North Korea’s IT Operatives Are Exploiting Remote Work Globally appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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ImageRunner Flaw Exposed Sensitive Information in Google Cloud

Google has patched a Cloud Run vulnerability dubbed ImageRunner that could have been exploited to gain access to sensitive data. The post ImageRunner Flaw Exposed Sensitive Information in Google Cloud appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Helping Your Clients Achieve NIST Compliance: A Step by Step Guide for Service Providers

Introduction As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, service providers play an increasingly vital role in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a comprehensive set of frameworks that provide a clear path to achieving robust cybersecurity practices. For service providers, adhering to NIST

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Lazarus Uses ClickFix Tactics in Fake Cryptocurrency Job Attacks

North Korea’s Lazarus hackers are using the ClickFix technique for malware deployment in fresh attacks targeting the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Lazarus Uses ClickFix Tactics in Fake Cryptocurrency Job Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an "auto-propagating" cryptocurrency mining botnet called Outlaw (aka Dota) that's known for targeting SSH servers with weak credentials. "Outlaw is a Linux malware that relies on SSH brute-force attacks, cryptocurrency mining, and worm-like propagation to infect and maintain control over systems," Elastic Security Labs said in a new analysis

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Questions Remain Over Attacks Causing DrayTek Router Reboots

DrayTek has shared some clarifications regarding the recent attacks causing router reboots, but some questions remain unanswered.  The post Questions Remain Over Attacks Causing DrayTek Router Reboots appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Google Brings End-to-End Encrypted Emails to All Enterprise Gmail Users

Gmail now allows enterprise users to send end-to-end encrypted emails to colleagues, and will soon allow sending to any inbox. The post Google Brings End-to-End Encrypted Emails to All Enterprise Gmail Users appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface

When assessing an organization’s external attack surface, encryption-related issues (especially SSL misconfigurations) receive special attention. Why? Their widespread use, configuration complexity, and visibility to attackers as well as users make them more likely to be exploited.  This highlights how important your SSL configurations are in maintaining your web application security and

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Chrome 135, Firefox 137 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Chrome 135 and Firefox 137 were released on Tuesday with fixes for several high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The post Chrome 135, Firefox 137 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites

The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been linked to a Python-based backdoor called Anubis (not to be confused with an Android banking trojan of the same name) that can grant them remote access to compromised Windows systems. "This malware allows attackers to execute remote shell commands and other system operations, giving them full control over an infected machine," Swiss

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New Malware Loaders Use Call Stack Spoofing, GitHub C2, and .NET Reactor for Stealth

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader that implements new features to evade detection and establish persistence on compromised systems. "Hijack Loader released a new module that implements call stack spoofing to hide the origin of function calls (e.g., API and system calls)," Zscaler ThreatLabz researcher Muhammed Irfan V A said in

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Who’s driving ransomware’s accelerated growth in 2025

A look into IAB tactics, relations with ransomware groups and services offered.

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Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities

Using the Security Copilot tool, Microsoft discovered 20 critical vulnerabilities in widely deployed open-source bootloaders. The post Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Hackers Could Unleash Chaos Through Backdoor in China-Made Robot Dogs

An undocumented remote access backdoor in the Unitree Go1 Robot Dog allows remote control over the tunnel network and use of the vision cameras to see through their eyes. The post Hackers Could Unleash Chaos Through Backdoor in China-Made Robot Dogs appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Compromised in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign

Exposed PostgreSQL instances are the target of an ongoing campaign designed to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said the activity is a variant of an intrusion set that was first flagged by Aqua Security in August 2024 that involved the use of a malware strain dubbed PG_MEM. The campaign has been attributed to a threat actor Wiz tracks as

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Enterprise Gmail Users Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails to Any Platform

On the 21st birthday of Gmail, Google has announced a major update that allows enterprise users to send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) to any user in any email inbox in a few clicks. The feature is rolling out starting today in beta, allowing users to send E2EE emails to Gmail users within an organization, with plans to send E2EE emails to any Gmail inbox in the coming weeks and to any email inbox

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Hackers Looking for Vulnerable Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portals

GreyNoise warns of a coordinated effort probing the internet for potentially vulnerable Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect instances. The post Hackers Looking for Vulnerable Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portals appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Lucid PhaaS Hits 169 Targets in 88 Countries Using iMessage and RCS Smishing

A new sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Lucid has targeted 169 entities in 88 countries using smishing messages propagated via Apple iMessage and Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Android. Lucid's unique selling point lies in its weaponizing of legitimate communication platforms to sidestep traditional SMS-based detection mechanisms. "Its scalable,

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Security Operations Firm ReliaQuest Raises $500M at $3.4B Valuation

ReliaQuest has announced a new growth funding round that brings the total raised by the firm to over $830 million. The post Security Operations Firm ReliaQuest Raises $500M at $3.4B Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek.