An initial access broker tracked as Storm-0249 is abusing endpoint detection and response solutions and trusted Microsoft Windows utilities to load malware, establish communication, and persistence in preparation for ransomware attacks. […]
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers
North Korean threat actors are believed to be behind CVE-2025-55182 exploitation delivering EtherRAT.
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Identity Security Firm Saviynt Raises $700 Million at $3 Billion Valuation
The funding round was led by KKR, with participation from Sixth Street Growth, TenEleven, and Carrick Capital Partners.
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Storm-0249 Escalates Ransomware Attacks with ClickFix, Fileless PowerShell, and DLL Sideloading
The threat actor known as Storm-0249 is likely shifting from its role as an initial access broker to adopt a combination of more advanced tactics like domain spoofing, DLL side-loading, and fileless PowerShell execution to facilitate ransomware attacks.
“These methods allow them to bypass defenses, infiltrate networks, maintain persistence, and operate undetected, raising serious concerns for
“These methods allow them to bypass defenses, infiltrate networks, maintain persistence, and operate undetected, raising serious concerns for
US Posts $10 Million Bounty for Iranian Hackers
The US seeks information on the leader of Emennet Pasargad, Mohammad Bagher Shirinkar, and long-time employee Fatemeh Sedighian Kashi.
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Proofpoint Completes $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Hornetsecurity
Enterprise cybersecurity giant Proofpoint has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Microsoft 365 security solutions provider Hornetsecurity. Financial details were not officially disclosed when news of the transaction came to light, but it was reported that Proofpoint would be paying $1 billion for its European competitor. SecurityWeek learned at the time that the deal size well […]
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CISA, FBI, and U.S. and Global Partners Urge Immediate Action to Defend Critical Infrastructure from Pro-Russia Hacktivist Threats
Microsoft investigates Copilot outage affecting users in Europe
Microsoft is working to mitigate an ongoing incident that has been blocking users in Europe from accessing the company’s AI-powered Copilot digital assistant. […]
New ‘Broadside’ Botnet Poses Risk to Shipping Companies
The botnet attempts to steal credentials from infected TBK DVR devices, in addition to abusing them to launch DDoS attacks.
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How to Streamline Zero Trust Using the Shared Signals Framework
Zero Trust helps organizations shrink their attack surface and respond to threats faster, but many still struggle to implement it because their security tools don’t share signals reliably. 88% of organizations admit they’ve suffered significant challenges in trying to implement such approaches, according to Accenture. When products can’t communicate, real-time access decisions break down.
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