Vulnerabilities
Security researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered PhantomRPC, an architectural-level vulnerability in Windows Remote Procedure Call that lets attackers deploy a fake RPC server and escalate privileges from low-privileged contexts to SYSTEM or Administrator — without requiring a classic memory-corruption bug. SINGAPORE — In the world of Windows exploitation, attackers usually hunt for
Security Research
MIVD annual assessment warns Moscow is using artificial intelligence to target critical infrastructure across the continent as part of a broader "great power" pressure campaign. THE HAGUE, NL — The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) has issued a strategic warning regarding the escalation of Russian cyber operations,
Data Breaches
Quorum Cyber analysis reveals ransomware (+21%), hacktivism (+75%), and data breaches (+73%) converging on research-rich academic targets. EDINBURGH, UK — Global higher education is facing a "convergence of threats" as a new analysis from Quorum Cyber reveals a staggering 63% year-over-year increase in verified cyberattacks. Between November 2024 and
Cybersecurity 101
An advanced persistent threat (APT) represents one of the most dangerous categories of modern cyber threats. These attacks are considered sophisticated threats due to their complexity and the advanced tactics used by attackers. Unlike opportunistic attacks, an advanced persistent threat attack is carefully planned, highly targeted, and executed over an