Designing Blue Team playbooks with Wazuh for proactive cyber defense

Blue Teams are essential for defending organizational IT environments through incident detection, response, and operational continuity, often guided by structured playbooks. Wazuh enhances these efforts with real-time monitoring, automated responses, and threat detection, supporting various attack scenarios like credential dumping, web shells, and brute-force attacks. #Wazuh #BlueTeamPlaybook

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OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Russian, Iranian, and Chinese Hacker Groups

OpenAI announced the shutdown of ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian-speaking threat actors and Chinese nation-state hacking groups, exploiting AI for malware development, social media automation, research, and cyber campaigns. These groups used the models for developing malware, bypassing security, and executing disinformation and espionage activities. #ScopeCreep #UNC2630 #APT15 #CyberThreatActors…

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, Data Wipers, Misused Tools and Zero-Click iPhone Attacks

This cybersecurity update highlights recent critical vulnerabilities, advanced malware campaigns, and nation-state hacking activities, emphasizing the importance of proactive defense. Key incidents include Google Chrome fixing an exploited 0-day, PathWiper targeting Ukraine, and sophisticated zero-click attacks on iPhones. #ChromeZeroDay #PathWiper #SaltTyphoon…

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Ransomware Disguised as Password Cracker (Extension Changed to .NS1419)

AhnLab Security Intelligence Center discovered ransomware disguised as a password cracker tool that encrypts files using AES-256 in CFB mode, making data recovery impossible even after ransom payment. This ransomware tricks users into running it by mimicking legitimate hacking tools, increasing the risk of infection. #AhnLab #PyInstaller #AES256CFB #snapReadme #ransomwaredisguise…

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Threat Research | Weekly Recap [08 June 2025]

This week’s cybersecurity recap highlights ongoing threats from phishing and social engineering campaigns targeting various sectors, including finance and government, with sophisticated tactics like fake CAPTCHA frameworks and Phishing-as-a-Service platforms. Malware developments include stealthy RATs such as DuplexSpy and Chaos RAT, along with advanced infostealers like OtterCookie, all posing significant risks to corporate and crypto assets; supply chain threats involve malicious repositories and compromised developer tools. The report also covers notable APT activities by groups like UNC5174, OilRig, and Kimsuky, alongside infrastructure attacks exploiting IoT and cloud misconfigurations. Emerging tools like RayV Lite facilitate hardware-level attacks, illustrating the evolving landscape of cyber threats. #ClickFix #FlowerStorm #LazarusGroup #ChaosRAT #Mirai #RayVLite

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PyPI Package Disguised as Instagram Growth Tool Harvests User Credentials

The imad213 Python-based credential harvester poses as an Instagram growth tool to steal user credentials and broadcast them to multiple malicious bot services. The attacker maintains remote control via a Netlify-hosted kill switch and operates a coordinated network of phishing websites targeting various social media platforms. #imad213 #IMAD-213 #takipcimx #InstagramGrowthTool

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