How MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and NICE/NIST frameworks help connect hands-on cybersecurity training to real-world work. The post How OffSec Maps Cybersecurity Training to Industry Frameworks appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec Read the original article:…
Offensive Security in the Age of AI: Red Teaming LLM
LLMs change how red teams test applications. Explore OffSec’s LLM Red Teaming Learning Path and build practical AI testing skills. The post Offensive Security in the Age of AI: Red Teaming LLM appeared first on OffSec. This article has been…
Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials
A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring its deployment across multiple incident response cases, with 80…
xRAT Malware Attacking Windows Users Disguised as Adult Game
A dangerous malware threat has emerged targeting Windows users across Korea through webhard file-sharing services. The Ahnlab Security Intelligence Center recently identified xRAT, also known as QuasarRAT, being distributed as fake adult games to unsuspecting users. This remote access trojan…
China-Linked Hackers Exploit VMware ESXi Zero-Days to Escape Virtual Machines
Chinese-speaking threat actors are suspected to have leveraged a compromised SonicWall VPN appliance as an initial access vector to deploy a VMware ESXi exploit that may have been developed as far back as February 2024. Cybersecurity firm Huntress, which observed…
Trend Micro fixed a remote code execution in Apex Central
Trend Micro fixed three Apex Central flaws discovered by Tenable that could allow remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks. Trend Micro patched three flaws (CVE-2025-69258, CVE-2025-69259, CVE-2025-69260) in its Apex Central management console after Tenable disclosed details and PoC code. The researchers…
News brief: AI threats to shape 2026 cybersecurity
<p>2023 was the year of AI hype. 2024 was the year of AI experimentation. 2025 was the year of AI hype correction. So, what will 2026 bring? Will the bubble burst — or maybe deflate a little? Will AI ROI…
Beyond Extensions: Architectural Deep-Dives into File Upload Security
Allowing users to upload files is a staple of modern web applications, from profile pictures to enterprise document management. However, for a security engineer or backend developer, an upload field is essentially an open invitation for an attacker to place…
Trend Micro Apex Central Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution
Trend Micro patched three Apex Central flaws that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution or service disruption. The post Trend Micro Apex Central Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Keeper Security Launches JetBrains Extension
This week, Keeper Security the launch of its JetBrains extension, offering JetBrains Integrated Development Environment (IDE) users a secure and seamless way to manage secrets within their development workflows. By integrating directly with the Keeper Vault, developers can replace hardcoded…
Radware Discloses ZombieAgent Technique to Compromise AI Agents
Radware this week announced it has discovered a zero-click indirect prompt injection (IPI) vulnerability targeting the Deep Research agent developed by OpenAI. Dubbed ZombieAgent, Radware researchers have discovered that it is possible to implant malicious rules directly into the long-term…
OWASP CRS Vulnerability Enables Charset Validation Bypass
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS) allows attackers to bypass charset validation in web application firewalls (WAFs), enabling dangerous payloads to reach backend applications. Tracked as CVE-2026-21876, the flaw affects CRS rule 922110 and can expose applications to cross-site scripting (XSS) and other…
Best Ways to Learn Everything About Investing in Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital asset and a payment system invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public dispersed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin is unique in that there is a finite…
xRAT Malware Targets Windows Users via Fake Adult Game
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a dangerous distribution campaign targeting Windows users through Korean web hard services. Threat actors are leveraging xRAT (QuasarRAT) malware, disguising it as legitimate adult game content to deceive unsuspecting users into downloading and…
Fog Ransomware Targets U.S. Organizations via Compromised VPN Credentials
Arctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a new ransomware variant dubbed “Fog” striking US organizations, primarily in education and recreation, through hijacked VPN access. First spotted on May 2, 2024, the attacks highlight vulnerabilities in remote access tools and the rapid…
Microsoft Introduces Teams External Collaboration Administrator Role
Microsoft is expanding its administrative capabilities in Teams by introducing a new built-in role called Teams External Collaboration Administrator. This specialized RBAC role enables organizations to delegate external collaboration management without granting full Teams admin permissions. Rollout Timeline The new role will begin rolling…
Use of XMRig Cryptominer by Threat Actors Expanding: Expel
Security researchers last year wrote about a surge in the use by threat actors of the legitimate XMRig cryptominer, and cybersecurity firm Expel is now outlining the widening number of malicious ways they’re deploying the open-source tool against corporate IT…
Why VM Shapes Matter: New Compute Plans Deliver Predictable Performance
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MuddyWater APT Weaponizing Word Documents to Deliver ‘RustyWater’ Toolkit Evading AV and EDR Tools
The Iran-linked MuddyWater Advanced Persistent Threat group has launched a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors across the Middle East. The threat actors are using weaponized Word documents to deliver a new Rust-based malware called RustyWater,…
Fake Fortinet Sites Steal VPN Credentials in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A new and sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting remote workers and IT administrators by impersonating the official Fortinet VPN download portal. This attack is particularly dangerous because it leverages search engine optimization (SEO) and, alarmingly, AI-generated search summaries to lure…
Cyber Threats Targeting Australia and New Zealand Fueled by Initial Access Sales, and Ransomware Campaigns
The cyber threat environment across Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, with threat actors orchestrating increasingly sophisticated attacks centered on the sale of compromised network access. The Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs documented 92 instances…
Threat Actors Attacking Systems with 240+ Exploits Before Ransomware Deployment
Between December 25–28, a single threat actor conducted a large-scale scanning campaign, testing over 240 different exploits against internet-facing systems and collecting data on every vulnerable target found. This reconnaissance operation, operating from two IP addresses linked to CTG Server…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-09 18h : 17 posts
17 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : X Didn’t Fix Grok’s ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It 16:32 : pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on stalkerware 16:32 : Putinswap: France trades…
X Didn’t Fix Grok’s ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It
X is allowing only “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…