What’s Happening in Cyberthreat News
What’s Happening in Cyberthreat News
Attackers are stealing valuable intelligence and targeting critical infrastructure, as well as gaining new ways to exploit the devices we rely on. We also learn how educational institutions are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks and why security teams need to think differently about zero trust.
A Russian hacking group releases a recording of German military officials discussing Germany’s support for Ukraine, sparking outrage. The attackers also leaked a database of Australian federal police officers on the dark web. The attack targeted an IT firm that serves several Australian government agencies.
China targets Middle Eastern governments in a cyber espionage campaign using malware implants, researchers warn. The attacks also target high-bandwidth routers for reconnaissance and document exfiltration.
A threat actor dubbed ‘Vicious Trap’ has abused the Cisco IOS XE Zero-Day to steal credentials and launch attacks. Wipro’s latest State of Cybersecurity Report 2025 highlights how educational institutions are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks.
On today’s Afternoon Cyber Tea, RSAC program committee chair Hugh Thompson joins host Ann Johnson to discuss the most important cybersecurity developments. Plus, the latest phishing campaigns to watch for and 6 rising malware trends every security pro should know.
This week’s phishing attacks to watch for include ransomware hidden in fake dinner invitations and backdoors embedded in a used-car scam. Other notable incidents include a Chinese disinformation campaign on WeChat against a Canadian politician in retaliation for his criticism of Beijing’s human rights policies and a hack of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.