Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Malicious Python Package Hides Sliver C2 Framework in Fake Requests Library Logo

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a malicious Python package that purports to be an offshoot of the popular requests library and has been found concealing a Golang-version of the Sliver command-and-control (C2) framework within a PNG image of the project's logo.  The package employing this steganographic trickery is requests-darwin-lite, which has been

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National Cyber Security Centre CTO: The tech market isn't working

Ollie Whitehouse will say in his keynote speech that companies globally know how to build resilient, secure technology, but the market does not incentivise them to do so.

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Attack Makes Autonomous Vehicle Tech Ignore Road Signs

Researchers have developed a technique called "GhostStripe" that can exploit the camera-based computer vision systems of autonomous vehicles, causing them to fail to recognize road signs, making it very risky for Tesla and Baidu Apollo vehicles.

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FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT

The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been observed leveraging malicious Google ads spoofing legitimate brands as a means to deliver MSIX installers that culminate in the deployment of NetSupport RAT. "The threat actors used malicious websites to impersonate well-known brands, including AnyDesk, WinSCP, BlackRock, Asana, Concur, The Wall

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'The Mask' Espionage Group Resurfaces After 10-Year Hiatus

An advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been missing in action for more than a decade has suddenly resurfaced in a cyber-espionage campaign targeting organizations in Latin America and Central Africa.

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Update your Chrome browser ASAP. Google has confirmed a zero-day exploited in the wild

A new Chrome JavaScript security hole is nasty, so don't waste any time patching your systems.

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MoD contractor hacked by China failed to report breach for months

Exclusive: Defence ministry was told in recent days that staff details accessed but sources say SSCL knew in FebruaryThe IT company targeted in a Chinese hack that accessed the data of hundreds of thousands of Ministry of Defence staff failed to report the breach for months, the Guardian can reveal.The UK defence secretary, Grant Shapps, told MPs on Tuesday that Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL) had been breached by a malign actor and “state involvement” could not be ruled out. Continue reading...

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North Korean Hackers Deploy New Golang Malware 'Durian' Against Crypto Firms

The North Korean threat actor tracked as Kimsuky has been observed deploying a previously undocumented Golang-based malware dubbed Durian as part of highly-targeted cyber attacks aimed at South Korean cryptocurrency firms. "Durian boasts comprehensive backdoor functionality, enabling the execution of delivered commands, additional file downloads and exfiltration of files," Kaspersky&

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Telus Acquires Cybersecurity Services Firm Vumetric

Telus announced Tuesday its acquisition of Vumetric Cybersecurity, a Toronto-based cybersecurity provider that specializes in advanced penetration testing designed to identify cyber vulnerabilities and threats to companies across North America.

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New LLMjacking Attack Uses Stolen Cloud Credentials to Target Cloud-Hosted AI Models

Sysdig researchers discovered evidence of a reverse proxy for LLMs being used to provide access to the compromised accounts, suggesting a financial motivation. However, another possible motivation is to extract LLM training data.

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Update: Thwarted Cyberattack Targeted Library of Congress in Tandem With October British Library Breach

The Library of Congress was targeted in a cyberattack that occurred in parallel with a high-profile intrusion into the British Library in October 2023 but it was a failed attempt, according to internal documents obtained by Nextgov/FCW.

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Android Remote Access Trojan Equipped to Harvest Credentials

This malware uses famous Android app icons to mislead users and trick victims into installing the malicious app on their devices. This includes the icons of Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter).

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Report: Global Ransomware Crisis Worsens

According to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence report, ransomware and extortion incidents increased by 67% in 2023, with over 5,000 victims detected or posted across social channels, up from 3,000 in 2022.

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CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity, and those leading the charge are using it to outsmart increasingly advanced cyber threats. Join us for an exciting webinar, "The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI," where you'll explore how AI tools are shaping the future of cybersecurity defenses. During the session, Censys Security Researcher Aidan Holland will

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Monday.com Removes “Share Update” Feature Abused for Phishing Attacks

The phishing emails pretended to come from a "Human Resources" department, asking users to either acknowledge the "organization's workplace sex policy" or submit feedback as part of a "2024 Employee Evaluation."

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Ransomware Attacks Impact 20% of Sensitive Data in Healthcare Orgs

Recent cyber incidents demonstrate the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for ransomware hackers, according to Rubrik. New research by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that ransomware attacks produce larger impacts against healthcare targets.

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25% of CISOs in tech are not satisfied with their compensation

A report detailing tech CISO compensation, mobility and job position satisfaction shows that a quarter of CISOs are unhappy with their compensation. 

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CISA Explains Why it Doesn’t Call Out Tech Vendors by Name

The CISA isn’t inclined to call out technology vendors when their fundamental errors impact customers — officials contend they can make a greater impact by discerning and generalizing those mistakes for a broader audience.

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Widely Used Telit Cinterion Modems Open to SMS-based Device Takeover Attacks

The vulnerabilities were found in the Cinterion EHS5-E series modem, but other Telit Cinterion products with similar software and hardware architecture are also likely impacted, including Cinterion BGS5, EHS5/6/7, PDS5/6/8, ELS61/81, and PLS62.

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Regulators are Coming for IoT Device Security

Regulators are increasingly focusing on IoT device security due to the vulnerabilities present in many IoT devices. The lack of expertise among manufacturers in securing connected products has led to significant security risks.