The Qilin ransomware group has announced a significant data breach at Nissan’s Creative Box Inc. (CBI), allegedly compromising 4TB of sensitive data, including vehicle design files and financial records. According to the group, Nissan CBI, which operates as a design subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, has been…
May 08, 2025
Risk Management / Compliance
Recent data shows that 61% of security leaders experienced breaches due to misconfigured or ineffective controls in the last year, despite utilizing an average of 43 cybersecurity tools. This alarming rate of failure indicates that the issue isn’t simply a matter of investment in security; it’s fundamentally about configuration. Organizations are recognizing that merely having security controls in place doesn’t guarantee protection against real-world threats. A recent Gartner® Report, Reduce Threat Exposure With Security Controls Optimization, highlights the critical gap between intent and actual results. It emphasizes a hard truth: without ongoing validation and tuning, security tools can create a deceptive sense of security. In this article, we’ll explore why focusing on control effectiveness should become the new standard for evaluating cybersecurity success, along with strategies to facilitate this important transition.
The longstanding belief that acquiring more tools is the key to security…
Security Tools Alone Are Not Enough—Focus on Control Effectiveness May 8, 2025 Risk Management / Compliance Recent revelations indicate that many organizations continue to face substantial challenges in their cybersecurity defenses. A striking 61% of security leaders reported experiencing a breach attributed to inadequately configured or ineffective security controls in…
May 08, 2025
Risk Management / Compliance
Recent data shows that 61% of security leaders experienced breaches due to misconfigured or ineffective controls in the last year, despite utilizing an average of 43 cybersecurity tools. This alarming rate of failure indicates that the issue isn’t simply a matter of investment in security; it’s fundamentally about configuration. Organizations are recognizing that merely having security controls in place doesn’t guarantee protection against real-world threats. A recent Gartner® Report, Reduce Threat Exposure With Security Controls Optimization, highlights the critical gap between intent and actual results. It emphasizes a hard truth: without ongoing validation and tuning, security tools can create a deceptive sense of security. In this article, we’ll explore why focusing on control effectiveness should become the new standard for evaluating cybersecurity success, along with strategies to facilitate this important transition.
The longstanding belief that acquiring more tools is the key to security…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has affirmed the new data breach notification and reporting rules established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This ruling, detailed in a recent decision, will take full effect in 2024. The revised framework broadens the definition of reportable data breaches,…
SinoTrack GPS Devices Exposed: Default Passwords Allow Remote Vehicle Control
June 11, 2025
IoT Security / Vulnerability
Recent security vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS devices could enable unauthorized remote control of specific functions in connected vehicles, including location tracking. According to an advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles without authorization through the common web management interface.” This access may enable attackers to execute functions such as tracking vehicle location and, where applicable, disconnecting the fuel pump.
The vulnerabilities impact all versions of the SinoTrack IoT PC Platform. Below is a brief overview of the identified flaws:
SinoTrack GPS Devices Expose Vulnerabilities for Remote Vehicle Control On June 11, 2025, significant security vulnerabilities were identified in SinoTrack GPS devices, which could be leveraged by attackers to manipulate certain remote functions of connected vehicles and monitor their locations. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an…
SinoTrack GPS Devices Exposed: Default Passwords Allow Remote Vehicle Control
June 11, 2025
IoT Security / Vulnerability
Recent security vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS devices could enable unauthorized remote control of specific functions in connected vehicles, including location tracking. According to an advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles without authorization through the common web management interface.” This access may enable attackers to execute functions such as tracking vehicle location and, where applicable, disconnecting the fuel pump.
The vulnerabilities impact all versions of the SinoTrack IoT PC Platform. Below is a brief overview of the identified flaws:
A sophisticated cyber attack targeting an East Asian IT company involved the use of a custom malware, RDStealer, developed in Golang. “The operation spanned over a year, aimed at stealing credentials and data,” stated Bitdefender security researcher Victor Vrabie in a report shared with The Hacker News. Evidence from the Romanian cybersecurity firm indicates that the operation, dubbed RedClouds, began in early 2022 and reflects the interests of China-based threat actors. Initially, the campaign utilized common remote access and post-exploitation tools such as AsyncRAT and Cobalt Strike, but it later shifted to custom malware in late 2021 or early 2022 to evade detection. A key evasion strategy involved using Microsoft Windows folders typically excluded from security scans, like System32 and Program Files, to conceal the malware.
Experts Uncover Extended Cyber Attack Targeting East Asian IT Firm with Custom Malware RDStealer June 20, 2023 In a significant security breach, cybersecurity experts have revealed a prolonged and sophisticated cyber attack on an information technology firm located in East Asia, spearheaded by a custom malware strain known as RDStealer.…
A sophisticated cyber attack targeting an East Asian IT company involved the use of a custom malware, RDStealer, developed in Golang. “The operation spanned over a year, aimed at stealing credentials and data,” stated Bitdefender security researcher Victor Vrabie in a report shared with The Hacker News. Evidence from the Romanian cybersecurity firm indicates that the operation, dubbed RedClouds, began in early 2022 and reflects the interests of China-based threat actors. Initially, the campaign utilized common remote access and post-exploitation tools such as AsyncRAT and Cobalt Strike, but it later shifted to custom malware in late 2021 or early 2022 to evade detection. A key evasion strategy involved using Microsoft Windows folders typically excluded from security scans, like System32 and Program Files, to conceal the malware.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Highlights: Coinbase’s Misconfigured Smart Contract, GMX Repayment Plans Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • August 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents in the realm of digital assets. This week includes a New York Ponzi scammer…
BREAKING: Law Enforcement Dismantles 7,000-Device Botnet Fueled by IoT and End-of-Life Systems in U.S. – Joint Dutch Operation
May 09, 2025
IoT Security / Network Security
In a coordinated effort, Dutch and U.S. authorities have successfully dismantled a vast proxy network powered by thousands of compromised Internet of Things (IoT) and end-of-life (EoL) devices. This botnet was exploited to provide anonymity for malicious activities. In addition to seizing the domains associated with the operation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged Russian nationals Alexey Viktorovich Chertkov, 37; Kirill Vladimirovich Morozov, 41; Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Shishkin, 36; and Kazakhstani national Dmitriy Rubtsov, 38, for profiting from the proxy services. The DoJ revealed that users subscribed to the service for monthly fees between $9.95 and $110, resulting in over $46 million in revenue for the criminal network, which is believed to have been active since 2004.
Breaking: Criminal Proxy Botnet Utilizing IoT and End-of-Life Devices Dismantled in Collaborative U.S.-Dutch Operation On May 9, 2025, a significant joint operation by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement successfully dismantled a sophisticated criminal proxy network that exploited thousands of compromised Internet of Things (IoT) and end-of-life (EoL) devices. This extensive…
BREAKING: Law Enforcement Dismantles 7,000-Device Botnet Fueled by IoT and End-of-Life Systems in U.S. – Joint Dutch Operation
May 09, 2025
IoT Security / Network Security
In a coordinated effort, Dutch and U.S. authorities have successfully dismantled a vast proxy network powered by thousands of compromised Internet of Things (IoT) and end-of-life (EoL) devices. This botnet was exploited to provide anonymity for malicious activities. In addition to seizing the domains associated with the operation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged Russian nationals Alexey Viktorovich Chertkov, 37; Kirill Vladimirovich Morozov, 41; Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Shishkin, 36; and Kazakhstani national Dmitriy Rubtsov, 38, for profiting from the proxy services. The DoJ revealed that users subscribed to the service for monthly fees between $9.95 and $110, resulting in over $46 million in revenue for the criminal network, which is believed to have been active since 2004.
BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a prominent global provider of technology outsourcing specializing in cybersecurity, cloud services, and traditional managed services, has unveiled a new Network Detection and Response (NDR) service aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for businesses. This service will continuously monitor networks for potential security incidents,…
Date: June 11, 2025
Category: Network Security / Threat Intelligence
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has issued a warning about a “coordinated brute-force activity” aimed at Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces. On June 5, 2025, a significant uptick in brute-force and login attempts was observed, suggesting an organized effort to “identify and access exposed Tomcat services at scale.” A total of 295 unique malicious IP addresses were detected executing brute-force attempts against Tomcat Manager. In the last 24 hours alone, 188 unique IPs have been recorded, predominantly from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Furthermore, 298 IPs were noted conducting login attempts against Tomcat Manager instances, with all 246 flagged IPs in the past day classified as malicious and hailing from the same locations.
295 Malicious IPs Initiate Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager June 11, 2025 Network Security / Threat Intelligence GreyNoise, a prominent threat intelligence organization, has issued an alert regarding significant coordinated brute-force attacks aimed at Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces. On June 5, 2025, the firm detected a sharp increase…
Date: June 11, 2025
Category: Network Security / Threat Intelligence
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has issued a warning about a “coordinated brute-force activity” aimed at Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces. On June 5, 2025, a significant uptick in brute-force and login attempts was observed, suggesting an organized effort to “identify and access exposed Tomcat services at scale.” A total of 295 unique malicious IP addresses were detected executing brute-force attempts against Tomcat Manager. In the last 24 hours alone, 188 unique IPs have been recorded, predominantly from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Furthermore, 298 IPs were noted conducting login attempts against Tomcat Manager instances, with all 246 flagged IPs in the past day classified as malicious and hailing from the same locations.