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The cybersecurity landscape has entered an unprecedented era of sophistication with the emergence of AI-powered ransomware attacks. Recent research from MIT Sloan and Safe Security reveals a shocking statistic: 80% of ransomware attacks now utilize artificial intelligence. This represents a fundamental shift from traditional malware operations to autonomous, adaptive threats that can evolve in real-time […] The post AI-Powered Ransomware Is the Emerging Threat That Could Bring Down Your Organization appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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PsExec represents one of the most contradictory tools in the cybersecurity landscape, a legitimate system administration utility that has become a cornerstone of malicious lateral movement campaigns. Recent threat intelligence reports indicate that PsExec remains among the top five tools used in cyberattacks as of 2025, with ransomware groups like Medusa, LockBit, and Kasseika actively […] The post How Windows Command-line Utility PsExec Can Be Abused To Execute Malicious Code appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The cybersecurity landscape experienced a significant escalation in September 2025, when Cisco disclosed multiple critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) platforms. At the center of this security crisis lies CVE-2025-20333, a devastating remote code execution vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9, which sophisticated state-sponsored threat actors […] The post Lesson From Cisco ASA 0-Day RCE Vulnerability That Actively Exploited In The Wild appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has been marked by an unprecedented surge in zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited by threat actors. According to recent data, more than 23,600 vulnerabilities were published in the first half of 2025 alone, representing a 16% increase over 2024. This alarming trend has seen sophisticated threat actors, including nation-state groups and […] The post Top Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild in 2025 appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The JavaScript ecosystem experienced one of its most sophisticated and damaging supply chain attacks in September 2025, when a novel self-replicating worm dubbed “Shai-Hulud” compromised over 477 npm packages, marking the first successful automated propagation campaign in the npm registry’s history. This attack represents a significant evolution in supply chain threats, leveraging both social engineering and […] The post Lessons Learned From Massive npm Supply Chain Attack Using “Shai-Hulud” Self-Replicating Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The cybersecurity landscape demands sophisticated tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities effectively, with Nessus vs Metasploit representing one of the most powerful combinations in modern penetration testing. As cyber threats continue to evolve rapidly, security professionals require comprehensive solutions that can both discover security weaknesses and validate their exploitability through controlled testing environments. The integration […] The post Nessus vs Metasploit Comparison: How To Exploit Vulnerabilities Using These Powerful Tools appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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ACR Stealer represents one of the most sophisticated information-stealing malware families actively circulating in 2025, distinguished by its advanced evasion techniques and comprehensive data harvesting capabilities. Originally emerging in March 2024 as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, ACR Stealer has rapidly evolved from its predecessor, GrMsk Stealer, into a formidable threat that […] The post ACR Stealer – Uncovering Attack Chains, Functionalities And IOCs appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Nmap vs Wireshark are the most popular Network penetration testing tools. Security professionals face an increasingly complex threat landscape, and picking the right penetration testing tools can make the difference between a secure infrastructure and a compromised network. While both serve critical roles in network analysis and security assessment, they address fundamentally different aspects of […] The post Nmap vs. Wireshark: Choosing the Right Tool for Network Penetration Testing appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The well-known group of cybercriminals called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters released a surprising farewell statement on BreachForums. This manifesto, a mix of confession and strategic deception, offers vital insights into the changing landscape of modern cybercrime and the increasing pressure from global law enforcement agencies. The statement reveals sophisticated operational security practices that extend far beyond […] The post What Are The Takeaways From The Scattered LAPSUS $Hunters Statement? appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The Salesloft Drift data breaches of August 2025 stand as one of the most significant supply chain attacks in SaaS history, demonstrating how a single compromised integration can cascade into widespread organizational exposure. This sophisticated campaign, staged by the threat actor UNC6395, exploited OAuth token vulnerabilities to access sensitive data from over 700 organizations, including […] The post Lessons from Salesforce/Salesloft Drift Data Breaches – Detailed Case Study appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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