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Cybersecurity Threats: Salt Typhoon and CL-STA-0048

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Cybersecurity Threats: Salt Typhoon and CL-STA-0048

Salt Typhoon Targeting Cisco Devices China’s Salt Typhoon campaign has been actively breaching telecommunications companies, with researchers identifying attempts to compromise over 1,000 Cisco network devices globally. This includes targeting organizations in the U.S., South Africa, Italy, and Thailand. The group seems to have created a list

CISA Flags Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Active Attacks

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CISA Flags Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Active Attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the high-severity security flaw CVE-2025-23209 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to evidence of active exploitation. This vulnerability affects Craft CMS versions 4 and 5, with a CVSS score of 8.1. It was addressed by the

Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers

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Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers

Infostealers have become a significant threat, with over 330 million compromised credentials connected to malware activities. According to a report by Kela, these credentials were found linked to infostealer activity on at least 4.3 million machines. Access to sensitive corporate services such as cloud solutions, content management systems, email,

How to Effectively Humanize AI Content: Key Strategies for Content Marketers

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How to Effectively Humanize AI Content: Key Strategies for Content Marketers

Nowadays, marketers use AI to simplify their tasks. And content creation is one such task. They rely on AI tools, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, WriteSonic, & Jasper to generate content. What’s bad? AI content sounds robotic & boring. It lacks human warmth & connection. That’s why marketers are

China's Quantum Strategy: Launching Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards and Protecting Data from Emerging Threats

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China's Quantum Strategy: Launching Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards and Protecting Data from Emerging Threats

China has initiated a global effort to develop post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, diverging from US-led efforts to establish encryption standards. The Institute of Commercial Cryptography Standards (ICCS) is soliciting proposals for encryption methods that can withstand quantum attacks, evaluating them based on security, performance, and feasibility. This initiative signifies a move

Earth Preta APT Exploit Microsoft Utility Tool & Bypass AV Detection to Control Windows

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Earth Preta APT Exploit Microsoft Utility Tool & Bypass AV Detection to Control Windows

Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, also known as Mustang Panda. This group has been leveraging new techniques to infiltrate systems and evade detection, primarily targeting government entities in the Asia-Pacific region, including

RansomHub: A New Ransomware Threat Targeting Windows, ESXi, Linux, and FreeBSD Systems

RansomHub: A New Ransomware Threat Targeting Windows, ESXi, Linux, and FreeBSD Systems

The RansomHub ransomware group has emerged as one of the most prolific cybercrime syndicates of 2024–2025. The group has expanded its arsenal to target Windows, VMware ESXi, Linux, and FreeBSD systems, employing advanced evasion techniques, cross-platform encryption, and exploiting vulnerabilities in enterprise infrastructure. Group-IB analysts have discovered that RansomHub

XCSSET Malware: New Zero-Day Attacks Target macOS Users via Xcode Projects

XCSSET Malware: New Zero-Day Attacks Target macOS Users via Xcode Projects

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified an evolved iteration of the XCSSET malware family actively exploiting macOS developers via weaponized Xcode projects. This modular backdoor, first documented in 2020, now employs advanced obfuscation techniques, refined persistence mechanisms, and novel infection vectors to subvert Apple’s security frameworks and compromise software supply

Urgent Warning for Gmail and Outlook Users: Beware of Dangerous Emails and New Scams

Urgent Warning for Gmail and Outlook Users: Beware of Dangerous Emails and New Scams

Gmail users have been warned about sophisticated scams that utilize AI to steal personal information and hijack accounts. These attacks have been characterized as "devastating," with criminals leveraging AI to create convincing voice, video messages, and emails. The FBI has previously alerted users about the rise in AI-fueled

Can AI Mitigate Insider Threats

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Can AI Mitigate Insider Threats? Exploring the Existential Risks

As global powers incorporate artificial intelligence into their militaries, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must enhance its human risk management strategies. The DoD's FY2024 budget allocates $266.2 million for integrating emerging technologies to combat insider threats, focusing on AI-powered solutions. Organizations like the Defense Innovation

New PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers

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New PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers

Alto Networks has released a patch for a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0108, affecting their PAN-OS software. GreyNoise has observed active exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2025-0108 Image courtesy of Hackers Actively Exploiting New PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Palo Alto Networks has released a

Burp Suite Goes AI: Revolutionizing Web Pentesting

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Burp Suite Goes AI: Revolutionizing Web Pentesting

PortSwigger, the company behind Burp Suite, is revolutionizing web application security testing by integrating AI-powered extensions into Burp Suite Professional. This exciting development gives security pros new ways to automate tasks, find hidden vulnerabilities, and boost their overall efficiency. With 10,000 free AI credits to start, this update promises

25+ Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025

25+ Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025

Today, businesses, organizations, and even governments depend on computers for daily tasks. This makes cybersecurity a top priority to keep data safe from hackers and online threats. As technology grows, so do cyber risks like data breaches and ransomware attacks. Learning from cybersecurity experts through specialized courses can help you

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Why Data Privacy Makes or Breaks Your Cybersecurity ABM Strategy

Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.88 million in 2024, making cybersecurity and privacy essential considerations for modern marketing strategies. Account-Based Marketing (ABM) teams face unprecedented challenges in protecting sensitive customer data while delivering personalized campaigns. The balance between effective targeting and data protection has become increasingly complex.

From Blueprint to Battlefield: Executing Cybersecurity Marketing Strategies That Convert

From Blueprint to Battlefield: Executing Cybersecurity Marketing Strategies That Convert

Discover data-driven strategies to implement effective cybersecurity marketing campaigns. Learn to prioritize initiatives, ensure technical accuracy, leverage digital channels, maintain compliance, and demonstrate ROI with insights from industry research.

Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Critical Leadership Responsibility Against Growing Cyber Threats

Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Critical Leadership Responsibility Against Growing Cyber Threats

More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing three or more incidents, according to research from Orange Cyberdefense. The findings emphasize the increasing vulnerability of financial institutions to cyber threats stemming from their vendor

Malicious ML Models on Hugging Face Exploit Broken Pickle Format

Malicious ML Models on Hugging Face Exploit Broken Pickle Format

In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researchers have found two malicious machine learning (ML) models on Hugging Face that use a "broken" pickle file technique to evade detection. These models, more of a proof-of-concept (PoC) than an active supply chain attack, contain a reverse shell payload that connects to

Top 5 Strategies to Protect Against the Growing Robocall Cyber Threat

Top 5 Strategies to Protect Against the Growing Robocall Cyber Threat

Robocall scams have escalated in sophistication and danger. A recent case involving the VoIP provider Telnyx illustrates how cybercriminals can exploit VoIP services to impersonate trusted organizations. The attackers, posing as the FCC's "Fraud Prevention Team," contacted nearly 1,800 people, including FCC staff and their

The Complete Guide to Full-Funnel Cybersecurity Marketing

The Complete Guide to Full-Funnel Cybersecurity Marketing

73% of cybersecurity deals stall from funnel misalignment. Learn how technical threat maps, compliance heat tools, and AI-powered ABM close the gap between SOC teams and executives.

Critical AnyDesk Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers for Unauthorized Admin Access

Critical AnyDesk Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers for Unauthorized Admin Access

Identified as CVE-2024-12754 and tracked under ZDI-24-1711, this vulnerability allows local attackers to exploit a mechanism to handle Windows background images, potentially escalating their privileges to administrative levels. AnyDesk Vulnerability Details Image courtesy of Hackers Exploit AnyDesk Vulnerability to Gain Admin Access Identified as CVE-2024-12754 and tracked under ZDI-24-1711, this

Massive Brute Force Attack Utilizes 2.8 Million IPs to Compromise VPN and Firewall Logins

Massive Brute Force Attack Utilizes 2.8 Million IPs to Compromise VPN and Firewall Logins

A global brute force attack campaign leveraging 2.8 million IP addresses actively targets edge security devices, including VPNs, firewalls, and gateways from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. The attack, first detected in January 2025, has intensified in recent weeks, with threat actors attempting to breach

The Rising Threat of 'Quishing': Understanding QR Code Phishing Attacks

The Rising Threat of 'Quishing': Understanding QR Code Phishing Attacks

QR codes have become ubiquitous, facilitating digital interactions. However, their prevalence has turned them into targets for scammers, leading to the rise of “quishing” attacks. In these attacks, fake QR codes redirect users to malicious sites, enabling criminals to harvest personal data or install malware. Quishing: The Emerging Threat of

3,000 Leaked ASP.NET Keys Exposing IIS Servers to Code Injection Attacks

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3,000 Leaked ASP.NET Keys Exposing IIS Servers to Code Injection Attacks

Key Insights: Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has identified over 3,000 publicly disclosed ASP.NET machine keys that are being exploited by attackers to perform ViewState code injection attacks. These keys, often found in publicly accessible resources like code repositories and documentation, are being used to inject malicious

Advanced Cybersecurity Marketing Tactics for 2025: Cutting Through the Noise

Advanced Cybersecurity Marketing Tactics for 2025: Cutting Through the Noise

2025 cybersecurity marketing demands AI-driven threat intel, interactive SOC simulators, and CVE-powered SEO. Learn how to educate C-suites and convert engineers amid 73% buyer indecision.

DeepSeek App Under Scrutiny: Safety Concerns and Data Storage Issues

DeepSeek App Under Scrutiny: Safety Concerns and Data Storage Issues

According to DeepSeek's privacy policy, the service collects extensive user data, including chat and search query history, device information, keystroke patterns, IP addresses, and activity from other apps. Other AI services, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, also gather a similar volume of data from users. The growing