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MUT-1244 Campaign Steals Hundreds of Thousands of WordPress Credentials and More

SecureWorld News

Researchers at Datadog Security Labs have uncovered a year-long, large-scale cybercrime campaign by a threat actor tracked as MUT-1244. The use of popular code-sharing platforms like GitHub as an attack vector shows the critical need for robust verification processes and real-time threat detection in development workflows."

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GUEST ESSAY: The many ways your supply chain is exposing your company to a cyber attack

The Last Watchdog

The inherent complexity of the supply chain for modern technology is a reason why so many cybercrime attempts have been successful. It provides an answer to the most common and dangerous forms of cybercrime: •Security at the root. Threat detection. Traceability and accountability.

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Is fighting cybercrime a losing battle for today’s CISO?

CyberSecurity Insiders

While it may be of little comfort – you are not alone – it’s equally difficult for other businesses to compete with the hugely successful and profitable business of cybercrime. The asymmetry of resources: It’s hard to fight cybercrime on an uneven playing field. Asymmetry of incentive: Cybercrime pays big time.

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Skyhawk adds ChatGPT functions to enhance cloud threat detection, incident discovery

CSO Magazine

Cloud threat detection and response (CDR) vendor Skyhawk has announced the incorporation of ChatGPT functionality in its offering to enhance cloud threat detection and security incident discovery. To read this article in full, please click here

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Why MSPs must offer 24/7 cybersecurity protection and response — and how OpenText MDR can help

Webroot

Cybercrime costs are skyrocketing: Global cybercrime damages are expected to hit $10.5 Heres why OpenText MDR is the ideal solution: 24/7/365 threat monitoring and response OpenText MDR provides constant vigilance, ensuring your customers are protected day and night. And many of these attacks happen outside of business hours.

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Canada Releases 2025 National Cyber Security Strategy

SecureWorld News

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. and allies on cybercrime enforcement and supply chain security.

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Research Examines WormGPT, an AI Cybercrime Tool Used in BEC Attacks

SecureWorld News

In its latest research , SlashNext—a provider of multi-channel phishing and human hacking solutions—delves into the emerging use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. Urgency is a key emotion that social engineers prey upon to induce actions."