A recent ransomware incident attributed to the RA World group has highlighted a troubling intersection between cyber espionage and financial extortion. In November 2024, an unnamed software and services company in Asia became the target of a sophisticated attack employing a malicious toolset closely associated with Chinese cyber espionage tactics.…
The rise of the InterPlanetary Filesystem (IPFS) has been both beneficial and problematic, particularly as it has surfaced as a platform leveraged by cybercriminals for various malicious activities. According to a recent analysis from Cisco Talos researcher Edmund Brumaghin, numerous phishing campaigns are exploiting IPFS to host malware, phishing kits,…
Recent reports from the SANS Internet Storm Center indicate that two recently patched security vulnerabilities in the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility are being actively targeted by malicious actors. The vulnerabilities have been classified as critical, underscoring the urgency for businesses to address these issues promptly. The flaws identified are CVE-2024-20439…
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A targeted cyber intrusion campaign has been actively engaging telecommunications and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies since at least June 2022. This ongoing assault aims to infiltrate mobile carrier networks and is characterized by SIM swapping techniques, as highlighted in recent investigations by CrowdStrike. Researcher Tim Parisi detailed these findings…
A newly uncovered malware campaign has been identified, targeting edge devices from notable manufacturers including Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology. This campaign, named PolarEdge, has been active since at least late 2023, as reported by French cybersecurity firm Sekoia. The attackers are deploying a backdoor that exploits a critical vulnerability…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Identity & Access Management Durand: Agentic Models Demand Enhanced Verification and Advanced Access Controls Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 12, 2025 Andre Durand, founder and CEO of Ping Identity (Image: Ping Identity) The increasing weaponization of trust by malicious actors is compelling businesses…
Recent findings from the Splunk Threat Research Team reveal that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in China and the West Coast of the United States are facing a widespread and sophisticated exploitation campaign. This initiative employs information-stealing malware and cryptocurrency mining software, targeting compromised hosts to gain unauthorized access. The report…
In recent developments, Microsoft has unveiled critical security patches addressing a staggering array of 125 vulnerabilities across its software platforms. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as under active exploitation in the wild, raising significant alarms within the cybersecurity community. Of the reported vulnerabilities, 11 are designated as Critical,…
