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Zero-Day: Highly dangerous security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A new, highly dangerous security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows allows the execution of malicious code via a zero-day exploit. The vulnerability, discovered by ESET researchers, was published by Microsoft a few days ago and should have been closed by updates, provided they had been installed. Researchers at the European IT security vendor ESET have discovered an extremely dangerous security vulnerability (CVE-2025-24983) in older versions of Microsoft Windows. A vulnerability in the code allowed the execution of a zero-day exploit. Experts define this as malware that exploits unpatched security vulnerabilities. For a successful attack, the victim's computer had to already be infected with a backdoor.

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AI features transform support into automated workflows
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A cloud communications and IT solutions provider announced powerful new AI capabilities for support. These innovative features are designed to fundamentally improve IT management and support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). The new capabilities—Virtual Technician, Command Center, and Dynamic Insights—optimize workflows, accelerate issue resolution, and increase efficiency. LogMeIn Resolve transforms support from reactive, overburdened to proactive, strategic endpoint management. This increases efficiency without the need to hire additional staff—even as workloads and complexity grow. Automation of…

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Germany: Over 37 million phishing attempts in 2024
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Phishing attacks in Germany increased by around 16 percent last year, with 2,6 million malicious email attachments, and almost half of emails sent to corporate users worldwide being spam, according to a recent report. As Kaspersky's latest Spam and Phishing Report for 2024 shows, Germany remains a major target for cybercriminals: The cybersecurity expert's solutions blocked around 37,5 million phishing attempts and 2,6 million malicious email attachments in Germany during the study period. Worldwide, 893 million incidents represent a 26 percent increase in phishing attacks compared to the previous year (710 million).

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How cybercrime threatens national security
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The new Cybercrime Report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group highlights the threat posed to national security by cybercrime. China, Russia, and Iran are using cyberattacks for espionage or to boost their finances. The report highlights how cybercrime has evolved into a destabilizing force threatening national security. In 2024, Mandiant responded to nearly four times more breaches by financially motivated actors than by state-sponsored groups (data from the Mandiant Managed Defense service). The Cybercrime Report reveals how the "Big Four" are using cybercrime as a resource…

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Fake updates spread malware
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Security experts have identified a new threat. It redirects users to compromised websites and prompts them to download fake updates that lead to malware downloads. The malware is tailored to the user's geographic location and varies depending on their location. Security experts have identified a growing threat from so-called "fake update" attacks. These attacks use fake update notifications to trick users into installing malware. Two newly identified threat actors (TA2726 and TA2727) are emerging as driving the spread of malware via compromised websites. Fake updates entice users to download malware. The attackers use...

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Russian hackers target Ukrainian Signal users
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The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published its research into how the APT44 group (also known as Sandworm) and other Russian hackers spy on accounts of the messaging service Signal. The accounts belong to Ukrainian military and government employees. This is often done through malicious QR codes, but also with devices captured during combat operations. The research describes several tactics, including a new technique that exploits the "paired devices" feature built into Signal. This allows the attackers to gain access to the victim's messages in real time, allowing them to keep their victims in the long term.

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KRITIS in the sights of the attackers
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The drastic increase in cybersecurity incidents in German KRITIS facilities by 43 percent from 2023 to 2024 is a clear warning signal for the entire industry. This development shows that critical infrastructures are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, while at the same time the digital dependence of these facilities continues to grow. The most recent cyber attack on the CDU party headquarters in spring 2024 and the attack by the Russian hacker group APT 28 on the SPD party headquarters from December 2022 are just two examples that show how state-controlled actors are specifically attacking democratic institutions. While in the case of the CDU, Chinese attackers are suspected...

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Email attacks have skyrocketed
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Dangerous cyber threats are increasing worldwide. Attacks on companies have increased by an average of 21 percent. In 2024, email attacks in particular have increased, namely by 197 percent, according to the results of a recent cyberthreats report. The Acronis Cyberthreats Report for the second half of 2024 sheds light on the global threat situation in the area of ​​cybersecurity. The situation is tense: the average number of attacks per company has increased by 21 percent. Particularly striking is the increase in email-based attacks, which have increased by 197 percent worldwide compared to the previous year. In addition,...

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Financial consequences of a cyber attack
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The hacker attack on the service provider Südwestfalen IT (SIT) is an example of the financial consequences for a municipality. The hacker attack on the service provider Südwestfalen IT (SIT) cost the municipality around 12.000 euros through its municipal involvement. The additional costs, which arose in particular from the increased personnel costs, cannot be quantified. The attack made it clear to the municipality that further efforts in cybersecurity are required. Südwestfalen-IT (SIT) provides services to numerous municipalities in the region. It was attacked by smuggling encrypted malware into the computer systems. This…

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Malvertising campaign: TU Dresden website cloned
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Cybercriminals have created a malicious malvertising campaign for Cisco AnyConnect. The tool is often used by employees to connect remotely to corporate networks, but also by universities. The malicious Google ad redirects to a cloned website of the TU Dresden. Malwarebytes' Threat Intelligence team has discovered a malvertising campaign for the VPN client Cisco AnyConnect. The campaign was set for the keyword "cisco annyconnect" in Google search and redirects victims to the trustworthy-sounding domain annyconnect-secure-clientcom. However, the download file of the supposed VPN client on the fake page contains the NetSupport RAT (Remote Access Trojan)...

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