Generative AI has significantly enhanced password attack capabilities, making breaches faster and more targeted. Organizations must adopt advanced password policies and breach protections to defend against these evolving threats. #ActiveDirectory #PasswordSecurity
Category: Cyber Security News
Sedgwick’s subsidiary, Sedgwick Government Solutions, experienced a security breach, which was claimed by the TridentLocker ransomware group. The parent company assures no wider systems were affected, and law enforcement is involved in the investigation. #TridentLocker #SedgwickGovernmentSolutions
The UK Government’s new “Cyber Action Plan” highlights the urgent need to address critical vulnerabilities in public sector digital infrastructure, including widespread reliance on legacy systems. The plan introduces new oversight, accountability, and workforce initiatives to improve cybersecurity resilience across government departments. #CrowdStrike #NHSecurity…
Microsoft disputes security claims regarding prompt injection and sandbox issues in Copilot AI, highlighting a difference in risks perceived by vendors and researchers. The debate underscores the challenge of defining AI vulnerabilities, especially in the context of system prompts and input validation. #Microsoft #CopilotAI #PromptInjection #SandboxRisks #AI Vulnerabilities
AI-powered forks of Microsoft Visual Studio Code have been exploited by attackers to recommend malicious extensions, posing a supply chain risk for developers. Developers are urged to verify extension sources carefully to avoid installing harmful packages. #VSCodeForks #OpenVSX #ExtensionSecurity #SupplyChainRisks…
The article discusses the fragmentation of digital identities across various platforms and the emergence of identity dark matter, which includes unmanaged, non-human, and orphaned identities. It emphasizes the security risks associated with ungoverned identities and promotes shifting to identity observability for comprehensive security and compliance. #IdentityDarkMatter #OrchidSecurity…
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered the PHALT#BLYX campaign targeting European hospitality organizations using fake BSoD errors and phishing lures to deploy DCRat. The attackers employ sophisticated techniques, including living-off-the-land tactics, to evade detection and establish persistent access. #DCRat #PhishingLures…
Securonix alerts about the advanced ClickFix campaign targeting the hospitality industry, involving phishing emails with fake Booking.com reservations and fake CAPTCHA errors. The malware ultimately deploys a resilient DCRat variant through a complex infection chain, including browser errors and PowerShell commands. #ClickFix #DCRat #Phishing #BlueScreenOfDeath…
The January 2026 Android update addresses a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54957) in the Dolby audio decoder that could enable remote code execution without user interaction. This flaw, exploited through specially crafted media files, affects multiple devices and has been patched by Google in December 2025. #CVE-2025-54957 #DolbyDigitalPlus…
Members of the Lapsus$ Hunters cybercrime group fell into a sophisticated trap set by Resecurity, leading to the exposure of their attack servers and tactics. This incident highlights the effectiveness of honeypots and social engineering in disrupting cyber threats. #Lapsus$Hunters #Resecurity #honeypot #cybertrap…
A proxy server acts as an intermediary between a user’s device and the internet, providing benefits like anonymity, security, and traffic management. Understanding the differences between forward and reverse proxies, as well as types and deployment considerations, is essential for effective network security. #ProxyServer #NetworkSecurity…
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the “@adonisjs/bodyparser” npm package, potentially allowing remote attackers to write arbitrary files on affected servers. Developers are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate this path traversal risk. #CVE-2026-21440 #AdonisJS…
A critical security flaw has been revealed in n8n, affecting versions prior to 2.0.0, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary system commands. The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest release, version 2.0.0. #CVE-2025-68668 #n8n…
In December 2025, thirty significant cybersecurity M&A deals were announced, contributing to over 420 deals throughout the year. Major acquisitions included Akamai’s purchase of Fermyon, Checkmarx’s acquisition of Tromzo, and ServiceNow’s deals for Armis and Veza, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the industry. #Akamai #Checkmarx #ServiceNow…
Taiwan experienced a significant increase in Chinese cyberattacks in 2025, targeting critical infrastructure and intensifying around military drills and political events. The cyber campaign aims to weaken Taiwan’s defenses, support China’s strategic ambitions, and disrupt daily operations across key sectors. #ChineseCyberattacks #TaiwanInfrastructure #HybridWarfare…