MalwareNordDragonScan infostealer targets Windows with LOTL methodsLaura FrenchJuly 7, 2025The campaign distracts victims from its malicious nature using benign decoy documents.
Vulnerability ManagementTwo bugs for Linux Sudo utility patched, one rated criticalSteve ZurierJuly 7, 2025Teams told to patch both because each bug could let attackers fully take over an enterprise system.
IdentityAT&T rolls out protections to block SIM-swapping attacksShaun NicholsJuly 3, 2025"Wireless Account Lock" allows customers to prevent the registration of new devices.
Application securityCatWatchful stalkerware breach reveals 62K users, 26K victimsLaura FrenchJuly 3, 2025An SQL injection exploit exposed the users and owner of CatWatchful stalkerware.
Vulnerability ManagementCisco patches critical 10.0 bug in Unified CM systemsSteve ZurierJuly 3, 2025A successful exploit could let an attacker log-in as the root user.
RansomwareUS sanctions ‘bulletproof’ hosting provider Aeza for cybercrime opsShaun NicholsJuly 2, 2025Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service offers no-questions-asked access to servers.
AI/MLIncorrect links output by LLMs could lead to phishing, researchers sayLaura FrenchJuly 2, 2025AI models may fail to recognize social engineering content in training data and searches.
BreachQantas confirms cyberattack on third-party call center appSteve ZurierJuly 2, 2025While not confirmed, security pros say the attack resembles recent attacks on airlines and retailers by Scattered Spider.
IdentityNorth Korean hackers expand remote IT worker scam beyond US firmsShaun NicholsJuly 1, 2025Historically, North Korean threat actors have applied for outsourced IT support positions at U.S. firms.
RansomwareDragonForce ransomware variant tied to emerging DEVMAN threat actorLaura FrenchJuly 1, 2025The ransomware sample contained “oddities” including encryption of its own ransom note.
Infrastructure IS the foundation: Modernizing what serves and secures the American peopleCory SimpsonJuly 7, 2025
America’s blind spot: As drone production surges globally, U.S. counter-drone policy lags far behindBrett FreedmanJuly 4, 2025