Surge in Server-Side Request Forgery Exploits Detected Across Multiple Platforms GreyNoise, a threat intelligence firm, has issued an alarming warning regarding a “coordinated surge” in the exploitation of Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities across various platforms. This uptick, first identified on March 9, 2025, is particularly notable for involving at…
Understanding Ephemeral Accounts in Cybersecurity In the realm of cybersecurity audits, particularly those regarding compliance and cyber insurance, emphasis is placed on analyzing group memberships to discern access levels. This scrutiny typically reveals individuals with elevated privileges, including roles such as Domain Admin, Enterprise Admin, Local Administrator, Global Admin in…
Palo Alto Networks has alerted the cybersecurity community regarding ongoing brute-force login attempts directed at PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways. This warning follows recent observations from threat hunters who noted an increase in suspicious login scanning activity targeting the company’s devices. A spokesperson from Palo Alto Networks commented that evidence exists of…
VMware Addresses Ransomware Attacks Targeting ESXi Servers On Monday, VMware announced that it has not detected any activity regarding the exploitation of an undisclosed zero-day vulnerability in its software amid a global wave of ransomware assaults. The company clarified that reports indicate attackers are primarily targeting End of General Support…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development From MechaHitler to Islamic Chatbots, AI Engines Are Writing the Script for Reality Tony Morbin (@tonymorbin) • September 5, 2025 Competing AI models are reshaping our global perception of reality. (Image: Shutterstock) While the goal of artificial intelligence…
Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a phishing campaign specifically targeting the hospitality sector by masquerading as the online travel agency Booking.com. This campaign employs an advanced social engineering technique known as ClickFix to deliver malware designed to steal user credentials. According to Microsoft’s threat intelligence team, this activity has…
Data Breach Notifications in Australia: A Potential Relief Tool Suggested A significant development in Australia’s data breach landscape could mitigate nearly one-fifth of notifications if the federal government adopts a newly proposed self-assessment tool by the privacy regulator. This initiative, presented by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC),…
A new wave of cyber activity has emerged from the threat actor known as Paper Werewolf, focusing its efforts on Russian organizations with a novel implant dubbed PowerModul. Spanning from July to December 2024, these operations have targeted various sectors, including mass media, telecommunications, construction, government, and energy, as outlined…
A newly identified variant of the Clop ransomware has emerged, specifically targeting Linux systems. Discovered actively exploiting vulnerabilities, this version utilizes a flawed encryption algorithm, enabling the recovery of encrypted files without the need to pay the associated ransom. According to SentinelOne researcher Antonis Terefos, the ELF executable associated with…
