Infosecurity News
Malicious Machine Learning Model Attack Discovered on PyPI
A novel attack exploited machine learning models on PyPI, using zipped Pickle files to deliver infostealer malware
#Infosec2025: Rory Stewart and Paul Chichester to Headline at Infosecurity Europe 2025
Former UK government minister Rory Stewart and NCSC Director of Operations Paul Chichester will explore the growing link between geopolitics and cybersecurity
US Government Launches Audit of NIST’s National Vulnerability Database
The audit of the NVD will be conducted by the US Department of Commerce’s Office of Inspector General
Governments Urge Organizations to Prioritize SIEM/SOAR Adoption
A joint advisory from the US, UK, Australia and others highlights the importance of SIEM/SOAR platforms and overcoming implementation challenges
Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Flaw to Target US Local Governments
Cisco Talos reported that a Chinese group has deployed web shells and malware in local government networks post-exploitation
NIST Introduces New Metric to Measure Likelihood of Vulnerability Exploits
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a white paper introducing a new metric called Likely Exploited Vulnerabilities (LEV)
Law Enforcement Busts Initial Access Malware Used to Launch Ransomware
A new Europol-led operation has dismantled infrastructure for key initial access malware used to launch ransomware attacks
Global Dark Web Sting Sees 270 Arrested
Operation Raptor also resulted in the seizure of $184m and a record amount of illegal drugs, firearms and drug trafficking proceeds
DragonForce Engages in "Turf War" for Ransomware Dominance
Sophos has observed DragonForce attacking rival ransomware operators including RansomHub as it seeks to expand its reach in the cybercrime marketplace
AI-Generated TikTok Videos Used to Distribute Infostealer Malware
Malware campaign exploiting TikTok’s popularity has been observed using social engineering to spread Vidar and StealC
Kettering Health Cyber-Attack Disrupts Services
Kettering Health is facing significant disruptions from a cyber-attack that impacted patient care
Coinbase Breach Affected Almost 70,000 Customers
The US cryptocurrency exchange claimed that the breach occurred in December 2024
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Versa Networks SD-WAN/SASE Platform
The unpatched vulnerabilities, with a CVSS score of 8.6 to 10.0, can lead to remote code execution via authentication bypass
Sensitive Personal Data Stolen in West Lothian Ransomware Attack
West Lothian Council confirmed that ransomware attackers have stolen personal and sensitive information held on its education network
Global Law Enforcers and Microsoft Seize 2300+ Lumma Stealer Domains
Law enforcers worldwide have teamed up with Microsoft to disrupt the infrastructure behind Lumma Stealer
Western Logistics and Tech Firms Targeted by Russia’s APT28
NSA, NCSC and allies warn Western tech and logistics firms of Russian APT28 cyber-espionage threat
#Infosec2025: NCC Group Expert Warns UK Firms to Prepare for Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
UK businesses should start to plan for required changes to their cybersecurity programs ahead of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Cybercriminals Mimic Kling AI to Distribute Infostealer Malware
A new malware campaign disguised as Kling AI used fake Facebook ads and counterfeit websites to distribute an infostealer
Flaw in Google Cloud Functions Sparks Broader Security Concerns
Patched privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Platform linked to wider cloud security concerns
US Teen to Plead Guilty in PowerSchool Extortion Campaign
The 19-year-old and his accomplices obtained key data for the extortion scheme in a 2022 breach of a US telco
