Threats
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Russia-linked hackers breach critical infrastructure organizations via edge devices
New research offers the latest evidence that vulnerable network edge equipment is a pressing concern.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Cybersecurity concerns are paramount among executives in almost all roles, regions and industries
A new survey finds widespread agreement that security is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority.
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Cyberattacks force small firms to raise prices: ITRC
The price hikes create a hidden “cyber tax” that is helping to fuel inflation, according to the report.
By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Grid-scale battery energy storage systems face heightened risk of cyberattack
Experts warn that state-linked threat groups are actively searching for ways to disrupt the industry amid growing power demand in the U.S.
By David Jones • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Pro-Russia hacktivists launching attacks that could damage OT
The U.S. and its allies warned that defenders should take the hackers seriously, despite the attackers’ pattern of exaggerating their actual impact.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure
A research firm also finds nation-states aligning their cyberattacks more closely with geostrategic goals.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Ransomware peaked in 2023 prior to law enforcement actions
U.S. Treasury report shows drop in threat activity in the wake of aggressive takedown efforts.
By David Jones • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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State-linked groups target critical vulnerability in React Server Components
China-nexus threat groups have already begun targeting the flaw, creating widespread risk as nearly 40% of cloud environments are potentially impacted.
By David Jones • Updated Dec. 7, 2025 -
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China-nexus actor targets multiple US entities with Brickstorm malware
Researchers outline a campaign targeting U.S. companies, and CISA warns of attacks on government services and IT firms.
By David Jones • Updated Dec. 5, 2025 -
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US, allies urge critical infrastructure operators to carefully plan and oversee AI use
New guidance attempts to temper companies’ enthusiasm for the latest exciting technology.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Lawmakers question White House on strategy for countering AI-fueled hacks
The Trump administration has said little about how it will prevent hackers from abusing AI.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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DDoS attack volume rises in Q3, fueled by Aisuru botnet
A report by Cloudflare also shows a surge in attacks targeting AI companies.
By David Jones • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Leading surveillance camera vendor signs CISA’s product-security pledge
Axis Communications is the first major surveillance camera maker to vow to adhere to CISA’s security guidelines.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Senators push to renew cyber grant program for state, local governments
Security experts and local officials say the program is vital to protecting the country.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Hackers ready threat campaign aimed at Zendesk environments
Researchers warn that hackers linked to recent social engineering attacks are targeting customer-service platforms.
By David Jones • Updated Dec. 1, 2025 -
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European police dismantle cryptocurrency mixer popular with ransomware gangs
Authorities have spent years trying to cripple the ecosystem that helps hackers hide their profits.
By Eric Geller • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Deep DiveThanksgiving holiday weekend kicks off heightened threat environment for security teams
As workers take family time and consumers race for Black Friday discounts, hackers gain an advantage to penetrate vulnerable corporate perimeters.
By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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CISA urges mobile security as it warns of sophisticated spyware attacks
The agency’s rare warning about spyware activity comes as it updated mobile security guidance to reflect evolving threats.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Russia-aligned hackers target US company in attack linked to Ukraine war effort
A threat group called RomCom has a history of cyberattacks against entities connected to the conflict.
By David Jones • Updated Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Startup firm called Factory disrupts campaign designed to hijack development platform
The AI-based firm intercepted a state-linked operation that was abusing resources as part of a criminal cyber-fraud network.
By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Salesforce investigating campaign targeting customer environments connected to Gainsight app
Researchers warn that ShinyHunters has been compromising OAuth tokens to gain potential access to customer data.
By David Jones • Updated Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Record-breaking DDoS attack against Microsoft Azure mitigated
The attack was linked to the Aisuru botnet, which targets compromised home routers and cameras.
By David Jones • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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Trump’s cyber strategy will emphasize adversary deterrence, industry partnerships
Cyberattacks on the U.S. are “becoming more aggressive every passing day,” the national cyber director says.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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Hackers increasingly target operational technology, with manufacturing sector bearing the brunt
Companies should segment and monitor their networks to prevent hackers from crossing over from IT to OT, a new report said.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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US chips away at North Korean IT worker fraud
Authorities have described Pyongyang’s revenue-generating schemes as threats to U.S. national and economic security.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 17, 2025
