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Ransomware upstart Gunra goes cross-platform with encryption upgrades

A new Linux variant of the “Gunra” ransomware family has been identified with highly configurable multithreading, allowing attackers to run up to 100 parallel encryptions. A Trend Micro research underlined that the emerging threat group, which has already claimed 14 victims spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and IT, has rolled out a new ransomware variant with significant…

Palo Alto Networks eyes $20B CyberArk deal as identity security takes center stage

Palo Alto Networks is closing in on what could be its biggest bet yet: a more than $20 billion acquisition of Israeli identity security company CyberArk, according to a Wall Street Journal report that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world. If the deal goes through — and the report suggested it could happen as early…

How AI red teams find hidden flaws before attackers do

AI systems present a new kind of threat environment, leaving traditional security models — designed for deterministic systems with predictable behaviors — struggling to account for the fluidity of an attack surface in constant flux. “The threat landscape is no longer static,” says Jay Bavisi, group president of EC-Council. “It’s dynamic, probabilistic, and evolving in…

Turn Alert Noise into Threat Insights without Leaving QRadar SOAR with ANY.RUN 

IBM QRadar SOAR is a go-to platform for incident response. To make things faster and easier for SOCs to use this powerful tool with ANY.RUN’s services, we built an official app. Now you can seamlessly launch different playbooks directly inside SOAR to streamline threat analysis, speed up investigations, and reduce Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)…

The 9 CISMP Domains Explained

The CISMP (Certificate in Information Security Management Principles) is one of the UK’s most widely recognised entry-level qualifications for information security professionals. Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, it provides a comprehensive foundation in cyber security and information security management. CISMP is designed for individuals working in, or aspiring to work in, security-related…

CTEM vs ASM vs Vulnerability Management: What Security Leaders Need to Know in 2025

The modern-day threat landscape requires enterprise security teams to think and act beyond traditional cybersecurity measures that are purely passive and reactive, and in most cases, ineffective against emerging threats and sophisticated threat actors. Prioritizing cybersecurity means implementing more proactive, adaptive, and actionable measures that can work together to effectively address the

How MSSPs Detect Incidents Early with Threat Intelligence Feeds from ANY.RUN  

Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are tasked with protecting multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining cost efficiency, rapid response times, and customer trust. The key to success lies in early threat detection, which requires access to high-quality, actionable threat intelligence that can be immediately applied across diverse client environments.   Main MSSP Challenges MSSPs operate in a…

Free. Powerful. Actionable. Make Smarter Security Decisions with Live Attack Data  

Threat Intelligence in ANY.RUN continues to evolve — not only by adding more features, but by making the right ones easier to use. We’ve simplified access to ANY.RUN Threat Intelligence with a free version of TI Lookup.   You now can explore Public Samples, TTPs, Suricata rules, and malware trends inside our Threat Intelligence product…

US tech giants bet big on infrastructure-led shift in AI strategy

Several major US companies announced sweeping investments in AI and energy infrastructure this week, aligning with President Donald Trump’s push to strengthen the country’s dominance in the rapidly expanding tech sector. Google signed a $3 billion deal with Brookfield Asset Management to procure power from two hydropower facilities in Pennsylvania. The company also reportedly plans…

Preventing Zero-Click AI Threats: Insights from EchoLeak

A zero-click exploit called EchoLeak reveals how AI assistants like Microsoft 365 Copilot can be manipulated to leak sensitive data without user interaction. This entry breaks down how the attack works, why it matters, and what defenses are available to proactively mitigate this emerging AI-native threat.

Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix

Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix (a ClickFix variant) in a widespread campaign targeting multiple industries. The Interlock ransomware group is deploying a new PHP-based variant of the Interlock RAT in a broad campaign. According to researchers from the DFIR Report, in partnership with Proofpoint, it uses a delivery method known as FileFix,…

Trend Micro flags BERT: A rapidly growing ransomware threat

A new threat actor, BERT, has emerged as a fast-moving ransomware group that has rapidly expanded its activity across Asia, Europe, and the US. Discovered in April, BERT is targeting both Windows and Linux systems. Tracked by Trend Micro as “Water Pombero,” the group is targeting critical infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, technology, and event…

How to Maintain Fast and Fatigue-Free Alert Triage with Threat Intelligence 

Alert triage as one of the critical SOC and MSSP workflows implies evaluating, prioritizing, and categorizing security alerts to determine which threats require immediate attention and which can be safely dismissed or handled through automated processes.  Efficient alert triage, supported by robust threat intelligence, ensures that organizations stay ahead of adversaries while maintaining analyst productivity…

Discovery of compromised Shellter security tool raises disclosure debate

CISOs whose staff use the commercial Shellter Elite antivirus evasion software to detect vulnerabilities need to immediately update to the latest version after the recent discovery that threat actors are using a stolen version to distribute malware. It’s not because the abuse of security tools is news — it isn’t. Threat actors have been leveraging…

The dual reality of AI-augmented development: innovation and risk

When JPMorgan Chase CISO Patrick Opet published an open letter to software suppliers in April, he wasn’t just raising concerns — he was sounding an alarm.  The numbers from the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report should make every security leader lose sleep: 30% of breaches now involve third-party components, doubling from last year. But…

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 52

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape 10 Things I Hate About Attribution: RomCom vs. TransferLoader  macOS NimDoor | DPRK Threat Actors Target Web3 and Crypto Platforms with Nim-Based Malware  Warning Against Distribution of Malware Disguised as Research Papers (Kimsuky Group)  Dissecting Kimsuky’s…

7 Steps to a Successful ISO 27001 Risk Assessment – Updated for 2025

Risk assessments remain central to ISO 27001 compliance in 2025, ensuring your ISMS (information security management system) is robust and effective. ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27002:2022 introduced several updates that organisations should incorporate into their risk assessment processes. Here are the seven essential steps for conducting a successful ISO 27001 risk assessment in line with…

A Guide to Developing Security-First Culture Powered by Threat Intelligence 

Security-First Culture (SFC) is an organization-wide commitment where security considerations influence decision-making at every level, from strategic planning to daily operational tasks.  It’s not just about having fancy tech or a dedicated IT team; it’s about making security a core part of how the company thinks and acts. A mindset where every decision, from coding…

Video: Descope Reinvents Customer Identity and Access Management with Secure Drag-and-Drop Solution

In this episode of Partner POV, sponsored by AWS, host Katie Bavoso dives into how Descope is revolutionizing customer identity and access management (CIAM) with a drag-and-drop platform that makes security seamless and user-friendly. Guest Rishi Bhargava, Co-Founder of Descope, is joined by Katherine Walther, Vice President of Innovation at MSP and Descope channel partner…

AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025

The AI revolution has reached a critical turning point, with 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function. This comprehensive guide examines the most impactful AI tools reshaping business in 2025, featuring emerging platforms like LogicBalls that are democratizing access. The post AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025 appeared first…

AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025

The AI revolution has reached a critical turning point, with 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function. This comprehensive guide examines the most impactful AI tools reshaping business in 2025, featuring emerging platforms like LogicBalls that are democratizing access. The post AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025 appeared first…

AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025

The AI revolution has reached a critical turning point, with 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function. This comprehensive guide examines the most impactful AI tools reshaping business in 2025, featuring emerging platforms like LogicBalls that are democratizing access. The post AI Tools Transforming Business Operations in 2025 appeared first…

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

WhatsApp is adding a privacy feature to WhatsApp just days after reports emerged that Meta’s messaging app had been banned on government devices used by staffers at the US House of Representatives. The feature can generate quick summaries of the latest messages WhatsApp users receive on their devices. The company added a unique twist —…

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

WhatsApp is adding a privacy feature to WhatsApp just days after reports emerged that Meta’s messaging app had been banned on government devices used by staffers at the US House of Representatives. The feature can generate quick summaries of the latest messages WhatsApp users receive on their devices. The company added a unique twist —…

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

WhatsApp is adding a privacy feature to WhatsApp just days after reports emerged that Meta’s messaging app had been banned on government devices used by staffers at the US House of Representatives. The feature can generate quick summaries of the latest messages WhatsApp users receive on their devices. The company added a unique twist —…

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

WhatsApp is adding a privacy feature to WhatsApp just days after reports emerged that Meta’s messaging app had been banned on government devices used by staffers at the US House of Representatives. The feature can generate quick summaries of the latest messages WhatsApp users receive on their devices. The company added a unique twist —…

Top 3 Cyber Attacks in June 2025: GitHub Abuse, Control Flow Flattening, and More 

June 2025 saw several sophisticated and stealthy cyber attacks that relied heavily on obfuscated scripts, abuse of legitimate services, and multi-stage delivery techniques. Among the key threats observed by ANY.RUN’s analysts were malware campaigns using GitHub for payload hosting, JavaScript employing control-flow flattening to drop Remcos, and obfuscated BAT scripts delivering NetSupport RAT. Let’s see…

Top 3 Cyber Attacks in June 2025: GitHub Abuse, Control Flow Flattening, and More 

June 2025 saw several sophisticated and stealthy cyber attacks that relied heavily on obfuscated scripts, abuse of legitimate services, and multi-stage delivery techniques. Among the key threats observed by ANY.RUN’s analysts were malware campaigns using GitHub for payload hosting, JavaScript employing control-flow flattening to drop Remcos, and obfuscated BAT scripts delivering NetSupport RAT. Let’s see…

Top 3 Cyber Attacks in June 2025: GitHub Abuse, Control Flow Flattening, and More 

June 2025 saw several sophisticated and stealthy cyber attacks that relied heavily on obfuscated scripts, abuse of legitimate services, and multi-stage delivery techniques. Among the key threats observed by ANY.RUN’s analysts were malware campaigns using GitHub for payload hosting, JavaScript employing control-flow flattening to drop Remcos, and obfuscated BAT scripts delivering NetSupport RAT. Let’s see…

Top 3 Cyber Attacks in June 2025: GitHub Abuse, Control Flow Flattening, and More 

June 2025 saw several sophisticated and stealthy cyber attacks that relied heavily on obfuscated scripts, abuse of legitimate services, and multi-stage delivery techniques. Among the key threats observed by ANY.RUN’s analysts were malware campaigns using GitHub for payload hosting, JavaScript employing control-flow flattening to drop Remcos, and obfuscated BAT scripts delivering NetSupport RAT. Let’s see…

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Cybersecurity Workforce

The NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity ( NICE Framework) was revised in November 2020 as NIST Special Publication 800-181 rev.1 to enable more effective and rapid updates to the NICE Framework Components, including how the advent of emerging technologies would impact cybersecurity work. NICE has been actively engaging in conversations with: federal departments and agencies;…

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Cybersecurity Workforce

The NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity ( NICE Framework) was revised in November 2020 as NIST Special Publication 800-181 rev.1 to enable more effective and rapid updates to the NICE Framework Components, including how the advent of emerging technologies would impact cybersecurity work. NICE has been actively engaging in conversations with: federal departments and agencies;…

5 Key Ways Threat Intelligence Feeds Drive SOC Performance  

Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face an unprecedented challenge: defending against an ever-evolving threat landscape while managing alert fatigue, resource constraints, and the need for rapid response times. The integration of high-quality Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds has proven itself as a force multiplier for SOC teams, transforming reactive security postures into proactive defense strategies.  ANY.RUN’s…

5 Key Ways Threat Intelligence Feeds Drive SOC Performance  

Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face an unprecedented challenge: defending against an ever-evolving threat landscape while managing alert fatigue, resource constraints, and the need for rapid response times. The integration of high-quality Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds has proven itself as a force multiplier for SOC teams, transforming reactive security postures into proactive defense strategies.  ANY.RUN’s…

5 Key Ways Threat Intelligence Feeds Drive SOC Performance  

Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face an unprecedented challenge: defending against an ever-evolving threat landscape while managing alert fatigue, resource constraints, and the need for rapid response times. The integration of high-quality Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds has proven itself as a force multiplier for SOC teams, transforming reactive security postures into proactive defense strategies.  ANY.RUN’s…

5 Key Ways Threat Intelligence Feeds Drive SOC Performance  

Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face an unprecedented challenge: defending against an ever-evolving threat landscape while managing alert fatigue, resource constraints, and the need for rapid response times. The integration of high-quality Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds has proven itself as a force multiplier for SOC teams, transforming reactive security postures into proactive defense strategies.  ANY.RUN’s…

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Experts Issue Best Practices for Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography and for Improving Orgs’ Cyber Culture

Check out a new roadmap for adopting quantum-resistant cryptography. Plus, find out how your company can create a better cybersecurity environment. In addition, MITRE warns about protecting critical infrastructure from cyber war. And get the latest on exposure response strategies and on CISO compensation and job satisfaction. Dive into five things that are top of…

New versions of Chaos RAT target Windows and Linux systems

Acronis researchers reported that new Chaos RAT variants were employed in 2025 attacks against Linux and Windows systems. Acronis TRU researchers discovered new Chaos RAT variants targeting Linux and Windows in recent attacks. Originally seen in 2022, Chaos RAT evolved in 2024, with fresh samples emerging in 2025. TRU also discovered a critical flaw in…

What the Arc Browser Story Reveals About the Future of Browser Security

By Dakshitaa Babu, Security Researcher, SquareX In a candid letter that Joshua Miller, CEO of Arc Browser, wrote to the community, he revealed a truth the tech industry has been dancing around: “the dominant operating system on desktop wasn’t Windows or macOS anymore — it was the browser.” The evidence is everywhere — cloud revenue surging year over year,…

Release Notes: TAXII Support for TI Feeds, New Sandbox Onboarding, and 900+ Detection Rules 

We’ve packed May with updates to make your experience smoother and your threat detection even sharper. Whether you’re just getting started or knee-deep in malware every day, these changes are here to save you time and give you better insights.  In this update:  A brand-new onboarding tutorial in the sandbox to guide you step by…

Release Notes: TAXII Support for TI Feeds, New Sandbox Onboarding, and 900+ Detection Rules 

We’ve packed May with updates to make your experience smoother and your threat detection even sharper. Whether you’re just getting started or knee-deep in malware every day, these changes are here to save you time and give you better insights.  In this update:  A brand-new onboarding tutorial in the sandbox to guide you step by…

Release Notes: TAXII Support for TI Feeds, New Sandbox Onboarding, and 900+ Detection Rules 

We’ve packed May with updates to make your experience smoother and your threat detection even sharper. Whether you’re just getting started or knee-deep in malware every day, these changes are here to save you time and give you better insights.  In this update:  A brand-new onboarding tutorial in the sandbox to guide you step by…

Release Notes: TAXII Support for TI Feeds, New Sandbox Onboarding, and 900+ Detection Rules 

We’ve packed May with updates to make your experience smoother and your threat detection even sharper. Whether you’re just getting started or knee-deep in malware every day, these changes are here to save you time and give you better insights.  In this update:  A brand-new onboarding tutorial in the sandbox to guide you step by…

Cybersecurity’s ‘rare earth’ skills: Scarce, high-value, and critical for future defense

Rare earths have received a lot of attention this year. Like cybersecurity, they are increasingly considered critical to national security, setting up an interesting comparison of two seemingly disparate items that share several important strategic and geopolitical similarities. For example, both rare earths and cybersecurity are considered strategic assets essential for military and defense technologies.…

Cybersecurity’s ‘rare earth’ skills: Scarce, high-value, and critical for future defense

Rare earths have received a lot of attention this year. Like cybersecurity, they are increasingly considered critical to national security, setting up an interesting comparison of two seemingly disparate items that share several important strategic and geopolitical similarities. For example, both rare earths and cybersecurity are considered strategic assets essential for military and defense technologies.…

LevelBlue Report: Healthcare Organizations Face Higher Risk

LevelBlue, a managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence provider, recently released its 2025 Spotlight Report: Cyber Resilience and Business Impact in Healthcare, which highlights how the healthcare industry protects itself from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.  To learn more about cybersecurity in the healthcare industry, Channel Insider sat down with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at…

LevelBlue Report: Healthcare Organizations Face Higher Risk

LevelBlue, a managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence provider, recently released its 2025 Spotlight Report: Cyber Resilience and Business Impact in Healthcare, which highlights how the healthcare industry protects itself from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.  To learn more about cybersecurity in the healthcare industry, Channel Insider sat down with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at…

Cybersecurity’s ‘rare earth’ skills: Scarce, high-value, and critical for future defense

Rare earths have received a lot of attention this year. Like cybersecurity, they are increasingly considered critical to national security, setting up an interesting comparison of two seemingly disparate items that share several important strategic and geopolitical similarities. For example, both rare earths and cybersecurity are considered strategic assets essential for military and defense technologies.…

New Trustwave research finds alarming professionalisation of threat actors in hospitality sector, including dark web travel agencies

GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released its latest threat intelligence report, the 2025 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Hospitality Sector, and two supplemental deep dive reports: How Threat Actors Turn Vulnerabilities into Big Business and A DFIR Case Study in Hospitality. Developed by Trustwave SpiderLabs, this in-depth reporting reveals how…

How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…

How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…

How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…

How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…