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Russia-linked APT Seashell Blizzard is behind the long running global access operation BadPilot campaignRussia-linked APT Seashell Blizzard is behind the long running global access operation BadPilot campaign

Russia-linked APT Seashell Blizzard is behind the long running global access operation BadPilot campaign

A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard APT group (aka Sandworm) ran a global multi-year initial access operation called BadPilot.…

2 months ago
Sarcoma ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from PCB maker UnimicronSarcoma ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from PCB maker Unimicron

Sarcoma ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from PCB maker Unimicron

The Sarcoma ransomware group announced a breach of the Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing giant Unimicron. The Sarcoma ransomware…

2 months ago
Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc FogelRussian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel

Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik is being released from U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel, a Trump administration source told…

2 months ago
North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tacticNorth Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic

North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet using a new tactic, tricking targets into running PowerShell. Microsoft…

2 months ago
U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogU.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity…

2 months ago
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugsMicrosoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugs

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugs

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 addressed four zero-day flaws, two of which are actively exploited in the…

2 months ago
Attackers exploit a new zero-day to hijack Fortinet firewallsAttackers exploit a new zero-day to hijack Fortinet firewalls

Attackers exploit a new zero-day to hijack Fortinet firewalls

Fortinet warned of attacks using a now-patched zero-day vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy to hijack Fortinet firewalls. Fortinet warned that…

2 months ago
OpenSSL patched high-severity flaw CVE-2024-12797OpenSSL patched high-severity flaw CVE-2024-12797

OpenSSL patched high-severity flaw CVE-2024-12797

OpenSSL patched the vulnerability CVE-2024-12797, a high-severity flaw found by Apple that enables man-in-the-middle attacks. The OpenSSL Project addressed a…

2 months ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data SecurityArtificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security

Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security

Artificial intelligence enhances data security by identifying risks and protecting sensitive cloud data, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.…

2 months ago
Crooks use Google Tag Manager skimmer to steal credit card data from a Magento-based e-storesCrooks use Google Tag Manager skimmer to steal credit card data from a Magento-based e-stores

Crooks use Google Tag Manager skimmer to steal credit card data from a Magento-based e-stores

Sucuri researchers observed threat actors leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to install e-skimmer software on Magento-based e-stores. Sucuri researchers found…

2 months ago