The latest Android version continues to improve security and privacy, according to its developers. The post Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Security appeared first on SecurityWeek .
CISA is currently operating at roughly 38% capacity (888 out of 2,341 staff) due to the DHS shutdown that began February 14, 2026. The post CISA Navigates DHS Shutdown With Reduced Staff appeared first on SecurityWeek .
The KRVTZ-NET IDS alerts from February 15, 2026, report ongoing reconnaissance activity targeting Fortinet FortiOS VPN devices via repeated GET requests to the /remote/logincheck endpoint. This activity is linked to CVE-2023-27997, a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to probe VPN login endpoints remotely. While no active exploits or ransomware campaigns are currently tied to these alerts, the scanning indicates attackers are gathering information for potential future exploitation. The immediate severity is low, but unpatched vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized access or denial of service. Organizations, particularly in Europe where Fortinet VPNs are prevalent, should prioritize patching and hardening VPN infrastructure to mitigate risk.
Hackers stole personal information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers from a customer contact system. The post Dutch Carrier Odido Discloses Data Breach Impacting 6 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek .
LockBit 5.0, the latest version of the notorious ransomware, has been released with support for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. This update brings improved defense evasion, faster encryption, and enhanced modularity. The Windows variant employs extensive anti-analysis techniques, while Linux and ESXi versions remain unpacked. All variants share a common encryption scheme using XChaCha20 and Curve25519. LockBit 5.0 demonstrates a focus on enterprise and infrastructure targets, including explicit support for Proxmox virtualization. The group's data leak site reveals a primary focus on the U.S.business sector, with victims spanning various industries. LockBit's infrastructure has shown connections to SmokeLoader, suggesting possible cooperation or infrastructure reuse among malware operators.
The company says hackers stole the personal information of patients of affiliated physicians and practices. The post ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek .
An attack campaign targeting organizations in the US, Canada, UK, and Northern Ireland exploits ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerabilities. The attack chain begins with a spoofed email containing a malicious .cmd attachment, which executes silently, escalates privileges, disables Windows SmartScreen, and removes the Mark-of-the-Web. It then installs a legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management tool, ScreenConnect, which is abused as a Remote Access Trojan for persistent command-and-control access. The campaign focuses on sectors with high-value data, including government, healthcare, and logistics. The attackers use various techniques to evade detection, including UAC bypass, registry modification, and silent MSI installation. The ScreenConnect client used has a revoked certificate, highlighting the importance of blocking vulnerable software versions and enforcing strict RMM allowlists.
A convincing lookalike of the popular 7-Zip archiver site has been serving a trojanized installer that silently converts victims' machines into residential proxy nodes. The fake site, 7zip[.]com, distributes a functional copy of 7-Zip alongside concealed malware. The malware deploys three components: Uphero.exe (service manager), hero.exe (proxy payload), and hero.dll (supporting library). It establishes persistence through Windows services, manipulates firewall rules, and profiles the host system. The primary function is to enroll infected hosts as residential proxy nodes, allowing third parties to route traffic through victims' IP addresses. This campaign appears to be part of a broader operation with similar tactics used for other fake installers. The malware incorporates multiple evasion techniques and uses encrypted communications.
Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.” The post Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek .
WSL or “Windows Subsystem Linux”[1] is a feature in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem that allows users to run a real Linux environment directly inside Windows without needing a traditional virtual machine or dual boot setup. The latest version, WSL2, runs a lightweight virtualized Linux kernel for better compatibility and performance, making it especially useful for development, DevOps, and cybersecurity workflows where Linux tooling is essential but Windows remains the primary operating system. It was introduced a few years ago (2016) as part of Windows 10.
Security failures don’t always start with attackers, sometimes they start with missing truth. The post Security in the Dark: Recognizing the Signs of Hidden Information appeared first on SecurityWeek .
After a decade and a half of service, the current certificates will expire, and new ones will be rolled out. The post Microsoft to Refresh Windows Secure Boot Certificates in June 2026 appeared first on SecurityWeek .
As only data exfiltration for extortion no longer delivers ROI, ransomware gangs may increasingly encrypting data for additional leverage. The post Ransomware Groups May Pivot Back to Encryption as Data Theft Tactics Falter appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator, Conpet, experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its IT systems and took its website offline, although operational technology systems controlling the pipeline remained unaffected. The attack highlights the risk to critical infrastructure organizations from cyber threats targeting their IT environments. No known exploits are currently active in the wild, and the severity is assessed as medium. The incident underscores the importance of securing IT systems that support critical infrastructure to prevent operational disruptions and reputational damage. European organizations in the energy sector should be vigilant and enhance their cyber defenses accordingly.
The KEV list is useful but largely misunderstood. KEVology explains what it is, and how best to use it. The post New Paper and Tool Help Security Teams Move Beyond Blind Reliance on CISA’s KEV Catalog appeared first on SecurityWeek .
