Hudson Rock reports that an infostealer infection led to unauthorized access to Nikkei’s Slack workspace, affecting over 17K employees and partners.

The malware, originating from a Japanese endpoint, captured valid credentials and allowed attackers to browse internal chats and metadata.

No source data leaked - but the case reinforces how endpoint infections remain the root cause of major collaboration breaches.

#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #DataBreach #Infostealer #Nikkei #Slack #Malware #InfoSec #IncidentResponse #CredentialTheft

Nikkei's latest breach shows one stolen credential on Slack can expose 17,000 lives. Are we really secure in our daily digital chats? Read more on this eye-opening incident.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/nikkei-data-breach-highlights-risks-of-communication-platforms-and-importance-of-proactive-security/

#databreach
#cybersecurity
#slacksecurity
#credentialtheft
#infosec
#proactivesecurity
#communicationplatforms
#nikkei

Is your browser really safe? Hackers are outsmarting traditional sandboxes with crafty extensions and clever credential theft. It’s time to rethink security and add extra layers of protection.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/browser-sandboxing-evolving-threats-and-the-need-for-multi-layered-security/

#browsersecurity
#sandboxing
#cyberthreats
#credentialtheft
#maliciousextensions

#sicherheit geht uns alle an:
Welche Punkte/Regelungen/Belohnungen erwartet ihr in der #responsibledisclosure Policy von einer Seite wie LinuxNews.de? Bin da aktuell etwas planlos…

Hashtags damit wir volle Kanne in der #itsecurity Bubble einschlagen: #cybersecurity #cybersec #opsec #security #databreach #hackerangriff #hacker #itsec #credentialtheft #digitalsafety #digitalesicherheit #threatintelligence

Malware on tap? Atroposia lets even novice hackers rent a toolkit that bypasses Windows defenses, steals credentials, and even targets crypto. How safe are we when cybercrime is just a subscription away?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/atroposia-the-rise-of-subscription-based-malware-and-its-implications/

#atroposia
#malwareasaservice
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#remotetrojan
#credentialtheft

Heard the buzz about a massive Gmail breach? It's actually a mix-up of old, recycled data—not a fresh hack. Curious about the real story and how to stay secure?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/debunking-the-gmail-data-breach-panic-what-really-happened/

#gmailbreach
#databreach
#cybersecurity
#credentialtheft
#infosec

Hackers are spreading fake “LastPass death” news to steal vault credentials — when panic meets phishing, passwords die first. 🪦🔑 #CredentialTheft #Phishing

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-lastpass-death-claims-used-to-breach-password-vaults/

Attackers are increasingly using stolen credentials to evade detection and bypass access controls, targeting cloud services, Microsoft 365, and critical sectors globally.

Full article:
https://www.technadu.com/with-your-credentials-ransomware-or-phishing-attackers-seek-to-evade-detection-and-access-controls/611950/

#CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Phishing #CredentialTheft #CloudSecurity #InfoSec

Microsoft blocks File Explorer previews for downloaded files to prevent credential theft ⚠️

Applies to files with Mark of the Web (MotW) 🌐
Windows 11 & Server get automatic protection 🔒
Trusted files can be unblocked manually ✅

🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-disables-preview-pane-for-downloads-to-block-ntlm-theft-attacks/

#TechNews #CyberSecurity #Windows11 #ITSecurity #DigitalSafety #Malware #CredentialTheft #PatchTuesday #OnlineSafety #Microsoft #FileExplorer #Infosec #DataProtection #ITUpdates #WindowsServer

Microsoft Teams users, beware – ransomware gangs are using ultra-smart phishing, bots, and loopholes in third-party apps to breach your defenses. Is your organization ready for this new wave of attacks?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/ransomware-threats-targeting-microsoft-teams-attack-vectors-and-defense-strategies/

#ransomware
#microsoftteams
#cybersecurity
#phishing
#credentialtheft

One stolen password turned PowerSchool into a digital disaster: millions of student and teacher records, ruthless extortion, and a multi-million-dollar fallout. How safe are we really?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/inside-the-powerschool-breach-lessons-from-a-credential-compromise/

#powerschoolbreach
#credentialtheft
#databreach
#cybersecurity
#edtechsecurity

SonicWall’s VPN breach shows how stolen credentials can blow open account security in just days. Is your organization ready to fend off smarter, faster cyberattacks?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/sonicwall-vpn-breach-highlights-growing-threat-of-credential-based-attacks/

#sonicwall
#vpnsecurity
#credentialtheft
#cyberattack
#multifactorauthentication

Meldepflicht: Über 150 Cyberangriffe beim Bacs gemeldet - inside-it.ch https://www.inside-it.ch/meldepflicht-uber-150-cyberangriffe-beim-bacs-gemeldet-20250929 #KRITIS #Hacking #dDoS #CredentialTheft #CredentialStuffing #Ransomware #Malware #DataLeak #Datenleck #Datenschutz #privacy

One cleverly-crafted phishing email led to a ripple effect in the npm ecosystem, compromising billions of downloads and shaking the very foundation of open-source security. How safe is your code?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/the-npm-supply-chain-attack-of-september-2025-anatomy-of-a-phishing-driven-breach/

#npm
#supplychainattack
#phishing
#javascriptsecurity
#opensource
#malware
#credentialtheft
#cybersecurity
#packagemanagement

Microsoft and Cloudflare just took down a phishing empire that fooled thousands with virtually perfect fake login pages. How did cybercriminals build a global marketplace on trust—and what does this mean for our online security?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/raccoono365-inside-the-global-phishing-as-a-service-empire-disrupted-by-microsoft-and-cloudflare/

#phishing
#cybercrime
#microsoft365
#cloudflare
#infosec
#phishingasaservice
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How the "Kim" dump exposed North Korea's credential theft playbook

https://dti.domaintools.com/inside-the-kimsuky-leak-how-the-kim-dump-exposed-north-koreas-credential-theft-playbook/

#HackerNews #KimDump #NorthKorea #CredentialTheft #CyberSecurity #HackerNews #Kimsuky

OneDrive Phishing Attack Targets Corporate Executives for Credential Theft
https://gbhackers.com/onedrive-phishing-attack/

#Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #OneDrive #PhishingAttack #CorporateExecutives #CredentialTheft

Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger https://arstechni.ca/6mtg #credentialtheft #salesloftdrift #chatagents #Salesforce #Security #Biz&IT #AI

Who knew a tool built to simplify web building could become a scammer’s playground? Cybercriminals are now using simple text prompts to craft pixel-perfect phishing sites that mimic trusted brands—and the twist is scarier than you think.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/the-dark-side-of-ai-website-builders-how-lovable-is-being-exploited-by-cybercriminals/

#ai
#cybersecurity
#phishing
#credentialtheft
#vibescamming

⚠️ 2025 Threat Midyear Report Highlights via KELA:

• #Cl0p = 408 victims
• Akira & Qilin active
• Infostealers (Lumma, Redline, Raccoon2) = 85% of all infections
• Over 1.3B creds shared from logs
• FMovies site used for infection campaigns
• Top CVEs: Ivanti, Microsoft, Roundcube, Cisco

Cross-platform malware + MaaS = rising threat vector

📖 Full write-up: ⬇️
https://www.technadu.com/top-threats-in-2025-cl0p-ransomware-lumma-stealer-and-several-flaw-exploits/605507/

#Infosec #Ransomware #LummaStealer #ThreatReport #DarkWeb #MaaS #CredentialTheft #CyberThreats