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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Krebs on Security

Cyber threat analysts at Silent Push said they recently received reports from a partner organization that identified an aggressive scanning effort against their website using an Internet address previously associated with a campaign by FIN7 , a notorious Russia-based hacking group. Araneida Scanner. 2023 on the forum Cracked.

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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?

Security Affairs

From generating deepfakes to enhancing phishing campaigns, GAI is evolving into a tool for large-scale cyber offenses GAI has captured the attention of researchers and investors for its transformative potential across industries. Unfortunately, its misuse by malicious actors is altering the cyber threat landscape.

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Hackers weaponize Shellter red teaming tool to spread infostealers

Security Affairs

In September 2022, threat actors cracked the Brute Ratel C4 (BRC4) post-exploitation toolkit and leaked it for free in the cybercrime underground. In June 2022, researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 warned that threat actors are abusing legitimate adversary simulation software BRc4 in their campaigns to evade detection.

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Why CISOs Are Stepping Away and What the Future Holds

SecureWorld News

Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations.

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Silent Ransom Group targeting law firms, the FBI warns

Security Affairs

The FBI warns that the Silent Ransom Group, active since 2022 and also known as Luna Moth, has targeted U.S. FBI warns Silent Ransom Group has targeted U.S. law firms for 2 years using callback phishing and social engineering extortion tactics. law firms using phishing and social engineering. ” reads the alert issued by the FBI.

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Top 15 Exploited Vulnerabilities of 2023

SecureWorld News

The aim is to help organizations secure systems and strengthen defenses against today's persistent and complex cyber threats. International cooperation to address cybersecurity threats This advisory marks a significant collaborative effort among leading cybersecurity organizations worldwide.

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Russia-linked threat actors threaten the UK and its allies, minister to say

Security Affairs

“Given the scale of that hostility, my message to members today is clear: no-one should underestimate the Russian cyber threat to NATO. The threat is real,” he will tell representatives of the NATO countries. These operations include espionage, sabotage, and reputational damage.