Lara De Jong
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Kremlin Confirms Failed Backchannel Contact with UK Security Adviser
The Kremlin confirmed a brief, unsuccessful backchannel attempt by the UK involving Yury Ushakov and Jonathan Powell, aimed at establishing confidential communication amid European concerns over US disengagement in the Ukraine conflict.
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Active Directory Under Siege: Why Critical Infrastructure Remains a Prime Target
Active Directory, the foundational identity and access management service for over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies, remains a critical target for cyber adversaries, especially in essential sectors like critical infrastructure. This article discusses its vulnerabilities, common attack techniques like Golden Ticket and DCSync attacks, and the severe implications of breaches, as illustrated by the 2024…
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US Air Force Initiates Counter-Air Missile Program (CAMP)
The U.S. Air Force has launched the Counter-Air Missile Program (CAMP) to develop rapidly producible and cost-effective anti-air munitions. This initiative aims to acquire thousands of new missiles at approximately $500,000 per unit, emphasizing modularity, open systems, and digital-first development to accelerate deployment and lower expenses. The program’s initial phase focuses on a ground-launched prototype…
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U.S. Army Selects Anduril’s AI Platform for Advanced Counter-Drone Capabilities
The U.S. Army has chosen Anduril Industries’ AI-powered Lattice software to enhance its counter-drone capabilities within the Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver (IBCS-M) program, providing advanced tools to combat evolving drone threats.
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Ransomware Attack Cripples Asahi Group Holdings’ Deliveries, Financials
A ransomware attack has severely impacted Asahi Group Holdings, disrupting beer deliveries and financial reporting for a month, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in supply chain integrity and data security for large corporations.
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Romania Finds Possible Drone Fragments After Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Romanian authorities discovered possible drone fragments in their southeastern border region after Russian aerial assaults targeted Ukrainian ports along the Danube River, escalating cross-border implications and highlighting NATO’s challenges in securing its borders.
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AI Escalates Supply Chain Attacks, Overwhelming Traditional Defenses
AI-enabled supply chain attacks are rapidly increasing in sophistication and scale, posing significant challenges to traditional cybersecurity defenses. This article explores the rise of polymorphic and context-aware AI-generated malware, its real-world impacts, and the urgent need for adaptive security frameworks and regulatory compliance to combat these evolving threats.
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Critical Flaw in Soft Serve Git Server Exposes Internal Networks
A critical Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, CVE-2025-64522, in Soft Serve Git server allows attackers to access internal networks. Organizations are urged to update to version 0.11.1 immediately to prevent data breaches and system compromise.
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North Korean Konni Group Leverages Google’s Find Hub to Wipe Android Devices in Latest Campaigns
North Korea’s Konni Group has escalated its cyber espionage tactics by leveraging Google’s legitimate Find Hub service to remotely wipe Android devices. This sophisticated campaign targets Android and Windows users with data theft and remote control objectives, initiating with spear-phishing emails and deploying the Lilith Remote Access Trojan (RAT).
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German City of Ludwigshafen Suffers Cyberattack, Systems Offline
The German city of Ludwigshafen has taken its ICT systems offline after a cyberattack, disrupting public services and highlighting the vulnerability of critical municipal infrastructure. The incident is under investigation, mirroring a global trend of cyberattacks on local government entities.