Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control ‘RedNovember’ Engages Organizations Across the US, Asia, and Europe Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG A recently identified hacking group, linked to extensive compromises of edge devices, has been confirmed as state-aligned with China,…
CISA Recognizes New Vulnerabilities Affecting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall On Tuesday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) disclosed the addition of two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, highlighting significant concerns regarding data security. These vulnerabilities impact the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and SonicWall SonicOS…
Recent cybersecurity revelations highlight the activities of North Korean threat actors, specifically within the context of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign. This campaign has introduced a new JavaScript malware identified as OtterCookie, further escalating the threat landscape. Known as Contagious Interview (alternatively termed DeceptiveDevelopment), this persistent attack strategy employs social…
Data Breach at Stellantis Exposes Customer Information Stellantis, a prominent multinational automaker with brands like Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat, has reported a data breach that implicates customer information following unauthorized access to a third-party service provider. This incident raises significant concerns regarding data security practices within the automotive industry and…
In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, many organizations find themselves grappling with outdated security tools that fail to provide comprehensive protection. This common challenge leaves systems vulnerable to sophisticated threats, prompting a need for more effective strategies. To address these issues, Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) emerges as a promising…
The current landscape of cybersecurity reveals that even the smallest vulnerabilities can precipitate significant breaches. Exposing an encryption key, neglecting a minor software update, or leaving a cloud storage bucket unsecured may seem trivial, yet these factors can become major gateways for cyber attacks. This week, instances of cybercriminals exploiting…
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.…
Rise of RansomHub: A Resurgent Threat in Cybercrime The RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has emerged as a significant player in the cybercrime landscape, capitalizing on previously patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Directory and the Netlogon protocol to facilitate unauthorized access to victim networks. Recent analyses highlight the group’s ability to…
This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…
