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Dust Specter Targets Iraqi Officials with New SPLITDROP and GHOSTFORM Malware
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Dust Specter Targets Iraqi Officials with New SPLITDROP and GHOSTFORM Malware

Iran-linked Dust Specter targeted Iraqi officials using fake ministry lures and new malware families uncovered by Zscaler.

The Hacker NewsMar 5, 20264m11
Where Multi-Factor Authentication Stops and Credential Abuse Starts
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Where Multi-Factor Authentication Stops and Credential Abuse Starts

Seven Windows authentication paths bypass MFA protections, enabling credential attacks through AD, NTLM, Kerberos, RDP, SMB, and service accounts.

The Hacker NewsMar 5, 20266m11
APT28-Linked Campaign Deploys BadPaw Loader and MeowMeow Backdoor in Ukraine
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APT28-Linked Campaign Deploys BadPaw Loader and MeowMeow Backdoor in Ukraine

Researchers uncover APT28-linked phishing attacks against Ukrainian targets deploying BadPaw loader and MeowMeow backdoor for remote system control.

The Hacker NewsMar 5, 20264m11
Europol-Led Operation Takes Down Tycoon 2FA Phishing-as-a-Service Linked to 64,000 Attacks
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Europol-Led Operation Takes Down Tycoon 2FA Phishing-as-a-Service Linked to 64,000 Attacks

Authorities dismantle Tycoon 2FA phishing service linked to 64,000 attacks, millions of emails, and breaches at nearly 100,000 organizations worldwide

The Hacker NewsMar 5, 20265m11
FBI and Europol Seize LeakBase Forum Used to Trade Stolen Credentials
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FBI and Europol Seize LeakBase Forum Used to Trade Stolen Credentials

Authorities dismantled LeakBase, a cybercrime forum with 142,000 members trading stolen credentials and financial data in a global crackdown.

The Hacker NewsMar 5, 20263m11
Smashing Security podcast #457: How a cybersecurity boss framed his own employee
Graham Cluley
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Smashing Security podcast #457: How a cybersecurity boss framed his own employee

When a top cybersecurity firm discovered it had a leak, you would expect the FBI to be called. Instead, the person put in charge of the investigation was the…

Graham CluleyMar 5, 20263m11
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VMware Aria Operations Bug Exploited, Cloud Resources at Risk

Dark Reading
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VMware Aria Operations Bug Exploited, Cloud Resources at Risk

Exploitation of the command injection flaw in VMware Aria Operations could grant an attacker broad acess to victims' cloud environments.

Dark ReadingMar 4, 20261m11
149 Hacktivist DDoS Attacks Hit 110 Organizations in 16 Countries After Middle East Conflict
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149 Hacktivist DDoS Attacks Hit 110 Organizations in 16 Countries After Middle East Conflict

149 hacktivist attacks hit 110 organizations across 16 countries after Middle East conflict, targeting governments, infrastructure, & telecom sectors.

The Hacker NewsMar 4, 20266m11
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Stranger Things Meets Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Hive Mind

Dark Reading
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Stranger Things Meets Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Hive Mind

Events and concepts from the Stranger Things television series illustrate how enterprises can defend their networks and stay "right side up."

Dark ReadingMar 4, 20261m11
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Dark Reading Confidential: This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate

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Dark Reading Confidential: This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate

Dark Reading Confidential Episode 15: Interpol relied on Will Thomas and team to help break up a sprawling cybercrime ring, leading to the arrest of 574 suspects, the recovery of more than $3 million, and the decryption of six malware variants. Here's his story.

Dark ReadingMar 4, 20261m11
Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Uses 23 Exploits Across Five Chains Targeting iOS 13–17.2.1
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Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Uses 23 Exploits Across Five Chains Targeting iOS 13–17.2.1

Google uncovered Coruna iOS exploit kit with 23 exploits across five chains targeting iPhones running iOS 13–17.2.1.

The Hacker NewsMar 4, 20266m12
New RFP Template for AI Usage Control and AI Governance 
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New RFP Template for AI Usage Control and AI Governance 

New RFP guide helps CISOs evaluate AI governance tools, focusing on interaction-level security and vendor accountability.

The Hacker NewsMar 4, 20264m11