A critical security flaw (CVE-2025-11001) in 7-Zip has a public exploit. Learn why this high-risk vulnerability is dangerous and how to manually update to version 25.01 now.
Category: Cybersecurity
crowdstrike, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Scattered Lapsus Hunters
CrowdStrike Fires Worker Over Insider Leak to Scattered Lapsus Hunters
CrowdStrike fired an insider for selling internal screenshots to Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters for $25,000. Read how the security team detected the activity and protected customers.
Android, Cybersecurity, encryption, Global Security News, malware, Security
New Sturnus Android Malware Reads WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal Chats via Accessibility Abuse
Sturnus, an advanced Android banking trojan, has been discovered by ThreatFabric. Learn how this malware bypasses end-to-end encryption on Signal and WhatsApp, steals bank credentials using fake screens, and executes fraudulent transactions.
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, hacking news, Security
ShinyHunters Breach Gainsight Apps on Salesforce, Claim Data from 1000 Firms
ShinyHunters breached Gainsight apps integrated with Salesforce, claiming access to data from 1000 firms using stolen credentials and compromised tokens.
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Exploits, FedRAMP, FISMA, Global Security News, Government
Legacy web forms are the weakest link in government data security
Federal, state, and local government agencies face a critical vulnerability hiding in plain sight: outdated web forms collecting citizen data through insecure channels. While agencies invest in perimeter security and threat detection, many continue using legacy forms built years ago without modern encryption, authentication, or compliance capabilities. These aging systems collect Social Security numbers, financial…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Threats
Hundreds of Salesforce customers hit by yet another third-party vendor breach
Salesforce said yet another breach involving a third-party vendor has compromised customers’ data, warning in a security advisory late Wednesday that it detected unusual activity in Gainsight applications connected to Salesforce customer environments. “Google Threat Intelligence Group is aware of more than 200 potentially affected Salesforce instances,” Austin Larsen, principal analyst at GTIG, told CyberScoop. …
cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Everest Ransomware Says It Breached Brazilian Energy Giant Petrobras
Everest ransomware claims to have stolen over 180GB of seismic survey data from Petrobras, demanding contact through qTox with a countdown in place.
AI, Android, android security, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Android Quick Share Support for AirDrop: A Secure Approach to Cross-Platform File Sharing
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP, Platforms Security & Privacy, Google Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls. Being able to communicate and connect with friends and family should be easy regardless of the phone they use. That’s why Android has been building experiences that help you stay connected across platforms. As part of…
AI, Android, android security, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Android Quick Share Support for AirDrop: A Secure Approach to Cross-Platform File Sharing
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP, Platforms Security & Privacy, Google Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls. Being able to communicate and connect with friends and family should be easy regardless of the phone they use. That’s why Android has been building experiences that help you stay connected across platforms. As part of…
Cybersecurity, Federal Communications Commission, Global Security News, North America, Policy, Salt Typhoon
Why Anna Gomez believes the FCC is letting telecoms off easy after Salt Typhoon
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Thursday on whether to rescind a set of last-minute Biden administration regulations following a massive Chinese compromise of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure last year. Chair Brendan Carr has called the rule ineffective and unlawful, and with the likely support of newly confirmed commissioner Olivia Trusty, there is a…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Detected in 60 Seconds: How to Identify Phishing with a Malware Sandbox
In many SOCs, phishing analysis still follows the same old pattern: manually pull apart URLs, inspect attachments by hand, take screenshots, collect indicators one by one… and hope nothing slips through in the process. It’s careful work, but slow. A sandbox flips that workflow on its head. Every step analysts normally handle themselves is condensed into…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Detected in 60 Seconds: How to Identify Phishing with a Malware Sandbox
In many SOCs, phishing analysis still follows the same old pattern: manually pull apart URLs, inspect attachments by hand, take screenshots, collect indicators one by one… and hope nothing slips through in the process. It’s careful work, but slow. A sandbox flips that workflow on its head. Every step analysts normally handle themselves is condensed into…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy
We’re sorry. Wait, did a company actually say that?
Stop the press – a company has actually said “sorry” after a data breach, and hotels are helping hackers phish their own guests. In episode 444 of “Smashing Security” we examine a refreshingly honest breach response (and why legacy systems are still going to ruin your week), dig into a nasty hotel-booking malware campaign that…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Evil Corp, Five Eyes, Global Security News
UK Exposes Bulletproof Hosting Operator Linked to LockBit and Evil Corp
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), working with international law enforcement agencies, has exposed and sanctioned Alexander Volosovik,…
Amazon, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Amazon warns of global rise in specialized cyber-enabled kinetic targeting
Amazon said the lines between cyberattacks and physical, real-world attacks are blurring quickly — prompting the tech giant to call for a new category of warfare: cyber-enabled kinetic targeting. Nation-states have combined and understood how logical systems and the physical world interact for a long time, but more non-traditional attackers are showcasing expertise in using…
BreachForums, cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Hacker Selling Alleged Samsung Medison Data Stolen In 3rd Party Breach
Hacker using the alias 888, claims to be selling Samsung Medison data taken through a third party breach, including internal files, keys and user info.
CISA, cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Fortinet, Global Security News, Security
Fortinet Issues Fixes as FortiWeb Takeover Flaw Sees Active Attacks
Two FortiWeb vulnerabilities, including a critical unauthenticated bypass (CVE-2025-64446), are under attack. Check logs for rogue admin accounts and upgrade immediately.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, North America, Press Release, SecurityMetrics, vulnerability
SecurityMetrics Wins “Data Leak Detection Solution of the Year” in 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program
Orem, United States, November 18th, 2025, CyberNewsWire SecurityMetrics, a leading innovator in compliance and cybersecurity, today announced that…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security, SOC, Threat analysis
How to Achieve Ultra-Fast Response Time in Your SOC
ANY.RUN shows how early clarity, automation and shared data help SOC teams cut delays and speed up response during heavy alert loads.
CyberBust, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity education, Editor's Pick, Global Security News
7 Cybersecurity Jobs In Demand At Today’s Enterprises
Here, we will show you cybersecurity jobs in demand at enterprises nowadays. Cybersecurity is a significant concern for every organization these days. This is probably true for your industry, whether you’re running a business or looking for job opportunities. Over the past decade, hacking and data leaks have increased significantly. Therefore, the need for cybersecurity consulting…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
LOLBin Attacks Explained with Examples: Everything SOC Teams Need to Know
Some attacks smash the door open. LOLBins just borrow your keys and walk right in. They’re tricky because tools everyone trusts suddenly start doing things that don’t match their usual job; loading odd-looking modules, decoding files that shouldn’t need decoding, or quietly handing work off to hidden PowerShell scripts. At first glance it all feels…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
LOLBin Attacks Explained with Examples: Everything SOC Teams Need to Know
Some attacks smash the door open. LOLBins just borrow your keys and walk right in. They’re tricky because tools everyone trusts suddenly start doing things that don’t match their usual job; loading odd-looking modules, decoding files that shouldn’t need decoding, or quietly handing work off to hidden PowerShell scripts. At first glance it all feels…
AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research
Hackers turn open-source AI framework into global cryptojacking operation
Malicious hackers have been attacking the development environment of an open-source AI framework, twisting its functions into a global cryptojacking bot for profit, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo. The flaw exists in an Application Programming Interface for Ray, an open-source framework for automating, scaling and optimizing compute resources that Oligo researchers called “Kubernetes…
CloudFlare, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Internet, Security
Cloudflare Outage Jolts the Internet – What Happened, and Who Was Hit
Cloudflare outage causes slow sites, login trouble and dashboard errors as users report problems even after the company says service is restored.
Commentary, critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Workforce
The realities of CISO burnout and exhaustion
CISOs are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental health due to today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. They are often held accountable if a breach or disruption occurs, and the average tenure for a CISO tends to decrease significantly after such incidents. This constant pressure makes it difficult for them to find peace, let alone get…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Healthcare MSSP Cuts Phishing Triage by 76% and Launches Proactive Defense with ANY.RUN
Scaling as a managed security provider can be a mixed blessing. Growth comes with more revenue, but also with increasingly high demands related to maintaining SLAs, quality, and compliance. For MSSPs in healthcare, this pressure is intensified by regulations like HIPAA and NIS2, along with the striking cost of a single mistake. This was a…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Healthcare MSSP Cuts Phishing Triage by 76% and Launches Proactive Defense with ANY.RUN
Scaling as a managed security provider can be a mixed blessing. Growth comes with more revenue, but also with increasingly high demands related to maintaining SLAs, quality, and compliance. For MSSPs in healthcare, this pressure is intensified by regulations like HIPAA and NIS2, along with the striking cost of a single mistake. This was a…
CISA, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Fortinet’s delayed alert on actively exploited defect put defenders at a disadvantage
Federal authorities and researchers alerted organizations Friday to a massively exploited vulnerability in Fortinet’s web application firewall. While the actively exploited critical defect poses significant risk to Fortinet’s customers, researchers are particularly agitated about the vendor’s delayed communications and, ultimately, post-exploitation warnings about the vulnerability. Fortinet addressed CVE-2025-64446 in a software update pushed Oct. 28,…
Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, Policy, Technology
Dozens of groups call for governments to protect encryption
On Monday, more than 60 digital commerce and trade groups called on governments around the globe to reject efforts or requests to weaken or bypass encryption, saying strong encrypted communications provides critical protections for user privacy, secure data protection and trust that underpin some of society’s most important interactions. “Encryption is a vital tool for…
cyber attack, cyber attacks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Everest Ransomware Says It Stole Data of Millions of Under Armour Users
Everest ransomware claims to have breached Under Armour, stealing 343GB of data, including customer info, product records, and internal company files.
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Security
DoorDash hit by data breach after an employee falls for social engineering scam
Food delivery giant DoorDash confirms a data breach on Oct 25, 2025, where an employee fell for a social engineering scam. User names, emails, and home addresses were stolen.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Financial, Global Security News, Government, Money, North America
DOJ lauds series of gains against North Korean IT worker scheme, crypto thefts
The Justice Department notched a few more wins in the fight against North Korean cryptocurrency heists and the regime’s expansive scheme to get remote IT workers hired at U.S. businesses. Officials’ countermeasures to these schemes, which ultimately launder ill-gotten money to North Korea’s government, involve the targeting of U.S.-based facilitators who provide forged or stolen…
AI, Asia Pacific, Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Research, Technology
China’s ‘autonomous’ AI-powered hacking campaign still required a ton of human work
Anthropic made headlines Thursday when it released research claiming that a previously unknown Chinese state-sponsored hacking group used the company’s Claude AI generative AI product to breach at least 30 different organizations. According to Anthropic’s report, the threat actor was able to bypass Claude’s security guardrails using two methods: breaking up the work into discrete…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Ransomware
FBI calls Akira ‘top five’ ransomware variant out of 130 targeting US businesses
Federal cyber authorities shared new details Thursday about the Akira ransomware group’s techniques, the tools it uses and vulnerabilities it exploits for initial access alongside the release of a joint cybersecurity advisory. Members of the financially motivated group, which initially appeared in March 2023, are associated with other threat groups, including Storm-1567, Howling Scorpius, Punk…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
How Adversaries Exploit the Blind Spots in Your EASM Strategy
Internet-facing assets like domains, servers, or networked device endpoints are where attackers look first, probing their target’s infrastructure…
Clop, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware, Uncategorized
Washington Post confirms data on nearly 10,000 people stolen from its Oracle environment
The Washington Post said it, too, was impacted by the data theft and extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, compromising human resources data on nearly 10,000 current and former employers and contractors. The company was first alerted to the attack and launched an investigation when a “bad actor” contacted the media company Sept. 29…
Cybersecurity, eset, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Scammers Abuse WhatsApp Screen Sharing to Steal OTPs and Funds
A fast-spreading threat, known as the screen-sharing scam, is using a simple feature on WhatsApp to steal money…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Microsoft, SAP, Security, SecurityBridge
SAP Pushes Emergency Patch for 9.9 Rated CVE-2025-42887 After Full Takeover Risk
CVE 2025 42887 vulnerability, rated 9.9, allows code injection through Solution Manager giving attackers full SAP control urgent patch needed to block system takeover.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Security
Top 3 Malware Families in Q4: How to Keep Your SOC Ready
Q3 showed sharp growth in malware activity as Lumma AgentTesla and Xworm drove access and data theft forcing SOC teams toward quicker behavior checks
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Solve Alert Fatigue, Focus on High-Risk Incidents: An Action Plan for CISOs
How many real threats hide behind the noise your SOC faces every day? When hundreds of alerts demand attention at once, even the best analysts start to lose focus. The nonstop pressure to react to everything drains energy, clouds judgment, and opens the door to real risk. Teams using ANY.RUN have already flipped that script: …
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Solve Alert Fatigue, Focus on High-Risk Incidents: An Action Plan for CISOs
How many real threats hide behind the noise your SOC faces every day? When hundreds of alerts demand attention at once, even the best analysts start to lose focus. The nonstop pressure to react to everything drains energy, clouds judgment, and opens the door to real risk. Teams using ANY.RUN have already flipped that script: …
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Mindgard Finds Sora 2 Vulnerability Leaking Hidden System Prompt via Audio
AI security firm Mindgard discovered a flaw in OpenAI’s Sora 2 model, forcing the video generator to leak…
Amazon, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Amazon pins Cisco, Citrix zero-day attacks to APT group
Amazon’s threat intelligence team said it observed an advanced persistent threat group exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Cisco Identity Service Engine and Citrix NetScaler products before the vendors disclosed and patched the defects last summer. Amazon’s MadPot honeypot service detected active exploitation of the critical defects — CVE-2025-5777 in Citrix and CVE-2025-20337 in Cisco — and…
AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, deepfakes, Global Security News, Technology
Advocacy group calls on OpenAI to address Sora 2’s deepfake risks
Throughout 2024, OpenAI teased the public release of Sora, its new video generation large language model, capable of creating lifelike visuals out of user prompts. But due to concerns about the tool being used to create realistic disinformation during a critical U.S. election year, the company delayed its release until after the elections. Now, a…
Bitcoin, Crypto, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Security
DarkComet Spyware Resurfaces Disguised as Fake Bitcoin Wallet
Old DarkComet RAT spyware is back, hiding inside fake Bitcoin wallets and trading apps to steal credentials via keylogging.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Threats
Maryland man faces federal charges for crimes allegedly linked to 764
A 20-year-old Maryland man allegedly associated with violent extremist group 764 is in federal custody, facing charges for sexual exploitation of children, online coercement and enticement, and cyberstalking. Erik Lee Madison, of Halethorpe, Maryland, is accused of victimizing at least five children this fall, including one as young as 13 at the time. His alleged…
Check Point, Cybersecurity, Facebook, Global Security News, Phishing Scam, Security
@facebookmail.com Invites Exploited to Phish Facebook Business Users
If you manage Facebook advertising for a small or medium-sized business, open your inbox with suspicion, because attackers…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, malware behavior
ClickFix Explosion: Cross-Platform Social Engineering Turns Users Into Malware Installers
Eric Parker, a recognized cybersecurity expert, has recently released a video on ClickFix attacks, their detection, analysis, and gathering threat intelligence. Here is our recap highlighting the key points and practical advice. ClickFix as the Signature Threat of 2025 In 2025 the internet saw a sharp surge in a deceptively simple but highly effective social-engineering…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, malware behavior
ClickFix Explosion: Cross-Platform Social Engineering Turns Users Into Malware Installers
Eric Parker, a recognized cybersecurity expert, has recently released a video on ClickFix attacks, their detection, analysis, and gathering threat intelligence. Here is our recap highlighting the key points and practical advice. ClickFix as the Signature Threat of 2025 In 2025 the internet saw a sharp surge in a deceptively simple but highly effective social-engineering…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy, Security
8 Recommended Account Takeover Security Providers
In 2025, account takeover (ATO) attacks are a significant – and growing – cybersecurity threat, especially in the…
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, Technology, Threats
Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 63 defects, including one actively exploited zero-day
Microsoft addressed 63 vulnerabilities affecting its underlying systems and core products, including one actively exploited zero-day, the company said in its latest monthly security update. The zero-day vulnerability — CVE-2025-62215 — affects the Windows Kernel and has a CVSS rating of 7.0 due to a high attack complexity, according to Microsoft. Exploitation, which could allow…
AI, AI Security, Amazon, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research
Amazon rolls out AI bug bounty program
Amazon became the latest company to open its large language models to outside security researchers, announcing the creation of a new bug bounty program for the tech giant’s AI tools. The program will allow select third-party researchers and academic teams to prod NOVA, Amazon’s suite of foundational AI models and receive compensation for their findings.…
Clop, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Ransomware
Hitachi subsidiary GlobalLogic impacted by Clop’s attack spree on Oracle customers
GlobalLogic, a digital engineering and product design company, said it was impacted by a widespread data theft and extortion campaign linked to a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. The company, which was acquired by Hitachi in 2021 and has a current customer base of nearly 600 clients, filed data breach notifications with authorities in…
agentic ai, AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government
BigBear.ai to buy Ask Sage, strengthening security-centric AI for federal agencies
Virginia-based BigBear.ai announced Monday it will acquire Ask Sage, a generative artificial intelligence platform specializing in secure deployment of AI models and agentic systems across defense and other regulated sectors, in a deal valued at about $250 million. Ask Sage focuses on safety and security in the growing field of agentic AI, or systems capable…
Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Have I Been Pwned, HIBP, Security
Have I Been Pwned Adds 1.96B Accounts From Synthient Credential Data
Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), the popular breach notification service, has added another massive dataset to its platform.…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, malware, Security
Fake NPM Package With 206K Downloads Targeted GitHub for Credentials
Veracode Threat Research exposed a targeted typosquatting attack on npm, where the malicious package @acitons/artifact stole GitHub tokens. Learn how this supply chain failure threatened the GitHub organisation’s code.
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology, Threats
What’s left to worry (and not worry) about in the F5 breach aftermath
Researchers aren’t very concerned about the dozens of undisclosed F5 vulnerabilities a nation-state attacker stole during a prolonged attack on F5’s internal systems. Yet, the heist of sensitive intelligence from a widely used vendor’s internal network resembles previous espionage-driven attacks that could pose long-term consequences downstream. F5, which became aware of the attack Aug. 9…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data, fraud, Global Security News, Laws & Legalities
Intel Sues Ex-Engineer for Stealing 18,000 ‘Top Secret’ Files
Intel, the leading computer chip maker, has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $250,000 in damages from a…
Android, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Samsung, Security
LANDFALL Spyware Targeted Samsung Galaxy Phones via Malicious Images
Unit 42 discovered LANDFALL, commercial-grade Android spyware, which used a hidden image vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042) to remotely spy on Samsung Galaxy users via WhatsApp. Update your phone now.
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, machine learning, risk assessment, Security
Why Organizations Can’t Ignore Vendor Risk Assessment in Today’s Cyber-Threat Landscape
In an era where digital ecosystems extend far beyond a company’s internal network, enterprise cybersecurity is no longer…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, hacking, Uncategorized
Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Beyond Triage to Strategic Threat Hunting
With a 4M cybersecurity worker shortage, agentic AI helps SOCs move beyond triage, enabling proactive security once thought impossible. With a deficit of 4 million cybersecurity workers worldwide, it’s no surprise that most SOCs are still stuck in triage mode. That’s why agentic AI is stepping in to fill the gap. And this boost to…
CISA, Commentary, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government, Policy
CISA’s expiration leaves a dangerous void in US cyber collaboration
On Sept. 30, 2025, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015) officially expired, ending a decade-long framework that helped government and industry share cyber-threat data safely and consistently. For the first time in ten years, the United States lacks the statutory foundation that underpinned its public-private threat-intelligence ecosystem. At a time when adversaries are exploiting…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Monsta FTP, Security, vulnerability
Monsta FTP Vulnerability Exposed Thousands of Servers to Full Takeover
Monsta FTP users must update now! A critical pre-authentication flaw (CVE-2025-34299) allows hackers to fully take over web servers. Patch to version 2.11.3 immediately.
cisco, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware
Russian national pleads guilty to breaking into networks for Yanluowang ransomware attacks
A 25-year-old Russian national pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from their participation in ransomware attacks and faces a maximum penalty up to 53 years in prison. Aleksei Olegovich Volkov, also known as “chubaka.kor,” served as the initial access broker for the Yanluowang ransomware group while living in Russia from July 2021 through November 2022,…
AI, Congress, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy
Report: Government data mining has gone too far – and AI will make it worse
Federal agencies often collect voluminous amounts of data on Americans to fulfill their missions and better understand the public’s needs. But a new whitepaper from the Electronic Privacy Information Center argues that increasingly sophisticated and invasive data mining is now widespread throughout government, allowing machines — and not humans — to determine how data is connected…
Commentary, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, op-ed, Policy
The quiet revolution: How regulation is forcing cybersecurity accountability
Cybersecurity headlines still focus on the headline-grabbing moments, whether it’s the latest breach, a zero-day exploit, or an eye-catching product launch. However, beneath the surface noise, a quieter but more profound transformation is taking place—driven by regulations that are changing the way organizations think about, approach, and communicate on security.” Across the globe, new standards…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
In memoriam: David Harley
Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Account Takeover: What Is It and How to Fight It
Account takeover (ATO) attacks can devastate individuals and organisations, from personal profiles to enterprise systems. The financial impact…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware, Technology, Threats
SonicWall pins attack on customer portal to undisclosed nation-state
SonicWall said a state-sponsored threat actor was behind the brute-force attack that exposed firewall configuration files of every customer that used the company’s cloud backup service. The vendor pinned the responsibility for the attack on an undisclosed nation state Tuesday, after Mandiant concluded its investigation into the incident. SonicWall did not attribute the attack to…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, News
ANY.RUN Wins Trailblazing Threat Intelligence at the 2025 Top InfoSec Innovators Awards
Big news from the ANY.RUN team; we’ve just been named the 2025 “Trailblazing Threat Intelligence” winner at the Top InfoSec Innovators Awards! This recognition means a lot to us because it celebrates what we care about most: helping analysts, SOC teams, and researchers access live, actionable threat intelligence that makes a real difference in investigations…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, News
ANY.RUN Wins Trailblazing Threat Intelligence at the 2025 Top InfoSec Innovators Awards
Big news from the ANY.RUN team; we’ve just been named the 2025 “Trailblazing Threat Intelligence” winner at the Top InfoSec Innovators Awards! This recognition means a lot to us because it celebrates what we care about most: helping analysts, SOC teams, and researchers access live, actionable threat intelligence that makes a real difference in investigations…
AI, china, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, privacy, Risk Management, Russia
The hack that messed with time, and rogue ransomware negotiators
Time itself comes under attack as a state-backed hacking gang spends two years tunnelling toward a nation’s master clock — with chaos potentially only a tick away. Plus when ransomware negotiators turn to the dark side, what could possibly go wrong? All this and more is discussed in episode 442 of the “Smashing Security” podcast…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, hacking news, Security
Hackers Steal Personal Data and 17K Slack Messages in Nikkei Data Breach
Nikkei confirms breach after a virus infected an employee PC, exposing 17,368 names and Slack chat histories. The media giant reported the incident voluntarily.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Department of Justice (DOJ), Exploits, Global Security News
Court reimposes original sentence for Capital One hacker
A federal judge has reimposed a sentence on Paige Thompson, the former Amazon Web Services engineer convicted in the 2019 Capital One data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 100 million people. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik sentenced Thompson to time served, plus five years of supervised release with three years of…
Amazon, AWS, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government, Technology
With each cloud outage, calls for government action grow louder
When a pair of high-profile internet outages took down large chunks of the internet last month, the events briefly brought hundreds of organizations to a near-halt and prevented millions of users from accessing core services for everyday business needs. From Starbucks to crypto exchanges to the messaging app Signal, the outages rippled across nearly every…
Asia Pacific, Cybersecurity, Exclusive, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government
Congressional leaders want an executive branch strategy on China 6G, tech supply chain
Congressional leaders are pressing federal agencies to provide more information on their plans to compete with China on a range of tech and cybersecurity issues, including a strategy for promoting American 6G telecommunications infrastructure and limiting Chinese tech in US supply chains. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., ranking member on the House Select Committee on the…
Cybersecurity, developers, Global Security News, React Native, Security, supply chain
Severe React Native Flaw Exposes Developer Systems to Remote Attacks
JFrog researchers found a critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-11953) in the popular React Native CLI. Developers using versions 4.8.0-20.0.0-alpha.2 must update to patch the flaw.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Security
Norton Crack Midnight Ransomware, Release Free Decryptor
Norton finds a flaw in the new Midnight ransomware built from Babuk code and releases a free decryptor to help victims recover files without paying a ransom.
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Election Security, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Policy
How the F5 breach, CISA job cuts, and a government shutdown are eroding U.S. cyber readiness
The federal cybersecurity system is weathering a series of crises that couldn’t have arrived at a worse time. The F5 security breach from Oct. 15, the proposed elimination of more than 1,000 jobs at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the ongoing federal government shutdown have created a perfect storm that is not…
Check Point, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, Security
Microsoft Teams Flaws Allowed Attackers to Fake Identities, Rewrite Chats
Microsoft Teams vulnerabilities let attackers impersonate users, edit chat history, and spoof calls before Microsoft issued security fixes in late 2025.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Integrations & connectors, Malware Analysis
Unified Security for Fast Response: All ANY.RUN Integrations for SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and More
ANY.RUN’s malware analysis and threat intelligence products are used by 15K SOCs and 500K analysts. Thanks to flexible API/SDK and read-made connectors, they seamlessly integrate with security teams’ existing software to expand threat coverage, reduce MTTR, and streamline performance. Here’s how ANY.RUN’s solutions can transform your security. Interactive Sandbox: Detect Evasive Phishing & Malware Interactive…
Apple, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology, Threats
Apple addresses more than 100 vulnerabilities in security updates for iPhones, Macs and iPads
Apple disclosed an exceptionally high number of vulnerabilities in core services and components used across its most popular devices, as the tech giant addressed 105 vulnerabilities in MacOS 26.1 and 56 vulnerabilities with the release of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. The company’s latest security update includes some flaws that affect software spanning iPhones, Macs…
china, cisco, Cybersecurity, firewall, Global Security News, Security
China-Linked Hackers Target Cisco Firewalls in Global Campaign
New reports show China-based hackers are targeting US federal, state, and global government networks via unpatched Cisco firewalls. Get the full details and necessary steps to secure devices.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware
Prosecutors allege incident response pros used ALPHV/BlackCat to commit string of ransomware attacks
Federal prosecutors allege that three cybersecurity professionals, whose job was to help companies respond to ransomware attacks, instead carried out their own ransomware schemes against five U.S. businesses in 2023. Ryan Clifford Goldberg, Kevin Tyler Martin and an unnamed co–conspirator — all U.S. nationals — began using ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, ransomware to attack…
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government, NotPetya
Don’t let Congress punt on cyber insurance reform
Sixty million school children’s personal information exposed. Thousands of flights canceled. A venerated retailer brought to its knees. Dire warnings from public officials about urgent threats to our national security. This isn’t speculative fiction. These are all real incidents that have happened in the last year. The stakes in cyberspace are high and growing, especially…
cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Famous Chollima, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
North Korean Hackers Caught on Video Using AI Filters in Fake Job Interviews
North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group used AI deepfakes and stolen identities in fake job interviews to infiltrate crypto and Web3 companies.
Check Point, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, malware, Security
YouTube ‘Ghost Network’ Spreads Infostealer via 3,000 Fake Videos
Check Point Research exposed a sophisticated, role-based operation called the YouTube Ghost Network, distributing dangerous Lumma and Rhadamanthys Infostealer malware. Learn how cybercriminals use hijacked channels and bots to triple malicious video output and steal user credentials.
AI, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security, Threat Intelligence
8 Top Application Security Tools (2026 Edition)
The software revolution has redefined what’s possible in global business. Complex applications underpin e-commerce, healthcare, finance, transportation, and…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, release, Service Updates
Release Notes: ANY.RUN & ThreatQ Integration, 3,000+ New Rules, and Expanded Detection Coverage
October brought another strong round of updates to ANY.RUN, from a new ThreatQ integration that connects our real-time Threat Intelligence Feeds directly into one of the industry’s leading TIPs, to hundreds of new signatures and rules that sharpen network and behavioral detection. With 125 new behavior signatures, 17 YARA rules, and 3,264 Suricata rules, analysts can now spot emerging threats…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Threats
Alleged 764 leader arrested in Arizona, faces life in prison
Federal law enforcement said a leader of 764, a violent extremist group, has been in federal custody since he was arrested in December and faces 29 charges for running a loose-knit collective involved in child exploitation, cyberstalking, kidnapping, animal torture, wire fraud and murder. Baron Cain Martin, 21, of Tucson, Arizona, allegedly joined the child…
CryptoCurrency, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Security
Russia Cracks Down on Meduza Stealer Developers
Russia arrests developers of the notorious Meduza Stealer MaaS operation. Learn how the group’s ‘fatal error’ led to the crackdown on domestic cybercrime.
CryptoCurrency, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Security
Russia Arrests Meduza Stealer Developers After Government Hack
Russia arrests developers of the notorious Meduza Stealer MaaS operation. Learn how the group’s ‘fatal error’ led to the crackdown on domestic cybercrime.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Ransomware
Ukrainian allegedly involved in Conti ransomware attacks faces up to 25 years in jail
A 43-year-old Ukrainian national allegedly involved in the Conti ransomware group pleaded not guilty in federal court Thursday to cybercrime charges that could land him in prison for up to 25 years, according to court documents. Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, also known as Alexsey Alexseevich Litvinenko, was arrested in Ireland in July 2023, extradited to the…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Microsoft, Security
Hackers Exploit WSUS Flaw to Spread Skuld Stealer Despite Microsoft Patch
Cybercriminals exploit a WSUS vulnerability to deploy Skuld Stealer malware, even after Microsoft released an urgent security patch.
Crypto, cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
Ukrainian Conti Ransomware Suspect Extradited to US from Ireland
Ukrainian man accused of helping run Conti ransomware extradited from Ireland to the U.S. to face charges over global cyberattacks and $150M in ransom payments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), china, Commentary, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government
Government and industry must work together to secure America’s cyber future
At this very moment, nation-state actors and opportunistic criminals are looking for any way to target Americans and undermine our national security. Their battlefield of choice is cyberspace. Cybersecurity is the preeminent challenge of our time, and threats to our networks impact far more than just our data––they impact the resilience of our communities, the…
AI, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology
OpenAI releases ‘Aardvark’ security and patching model
A new security-focused AI model released Thursday by OpenAI aims to automate bug hunting, patching and remediation. The model, powered by ChatGPT-5 and given the name Aardvark, has been used internally at OpenAI and among external partners. Currently offered in an invite-only Beta, it’s designed to continuously scan source code repositories to find known vulnerabilities…
Australia, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Technology, Threats
CISA, NSA offer guidance to better protect Microsoft Exchange Servers
Cybersecurity experts from multiple federal agencies released guidance to help organizations bolster their defenses against attacks on on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers, resurfacing and building upon previously shared advice that generally applies to most technology. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the security blueprint for Microsoft Exchange Server is a follow-up effort to an emergency…
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Election Security, Global Security News, Government, North America
Government watchdog sues DHS over election official’s records
A nonprofit government watchdog group is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that department officials have delayed and denied legitimate public information requests regarding the hiring of Heather Honey. Honey was hired by DHS earlier this year and given the title “Deputy Assistant Secretary for Elections Integrity,” a change from past administrations, which have…
ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Spyware-Plugged ChatGPT, DALL·E and WhatsApp Apps Target US Users
Are you using a fake version of a popular app? Appknox warns US users about malicious brand clones hiding on third-party app stores. Protect yourself from hidden spyware and ‘commercial parasites.’