AI Security & Threats

10
Feb
Romanian Oil Pipeline Operator Conpet Disrupted by Cyber Intrusion

Romanian Oil Pipeline Operator Conpet Disrupted by Cyber Intrusion

On 9 February, Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report documented a successful cyber intrusion against Conpet, Romania’s national oil
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10
Feb
CrowdStrike Wins Gartner Customers’ Choice for EASM – A Defender’s Edge

CrowdStrike Wins Gartner Customers’ Choice for EASM – A Defender’s Edge

CrowdStrike was named the sole winner of Gartner’s 2025 Customers’ Choice award in the External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
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10
Feb
CrowdStrike Linux Sensor Adds Real‑Time Web‑Shell Detection for Containers

CrowdStrike Linux Sensor Adds Real‑Time Web‑Shell Detection for Containers

CrowdStrike’s newest Linux sensor release introduces a dedicated web‑shell detection engine that monitors file system changes and command‑
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10
Feb
Digital Parasite Tactics Extend Ransomware Dwell Time and Amplify Damage

Digital Parasite Tactics Extend Ransomware Dwell Time and Amplify Damage

A new “Digital Parasite” model is emerging in ransomware campaigns. Threat actors first infiltrate a network using covert espionage techniques—
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10
Feb
Record 31.4 Tbps DDoS Flood Shatters 2025 Benchmarks, Demands Robust Defense

Record 31.4 Tbps DDoS Flood Shatters 2025 Benchmarks, Demands Robust Defense

In Q4 2025 Cloudflare observed a single volumetric DDoS assault that peaked at 31.4 terabits per second, overwhelming the
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05
Feb
PDFs Weaponized to Drop Remote Access Trojan via Malicious JavaScript

PDFs Weaponized to Drop Remote Access Trojan via Malicious JavaScript

Security researchers observed a new phishing campaign that distributes seemingly benign PDF documents. When opened, the PDFs execute embedded JavaScript
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05
Feb
AI‑Powered Phishing Surge and New Ransomware Playbook Threaten Enterprises

AI‑Powered Phishing Surge and New Ransomware Playbook Threaten Enterprises

Check Point’s February 2 threat‑intel brief highlights a sharp rise in AI‑generated phishing emails that mimic corporate
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05
Feb
Record 31.4 Tbps DDoS Hits Major Service – Lessons for Defenders

Record 31.4 Tbps DDoS Hits Major Service – Lessons for Defenders

In Q4 2025 Cloudflare logged a 31.4 Tbps distributed denial‑of‑service assault, the largest ever measured. The multi‑
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05
Feb
AI‑Powered OpenClaw Generates Self‑Evolving Malware Variants

AI‑Powered OpenClaw Generates Self‑Evolving Malware Variants

CrowdStrike’s latest research reveals OpenClaw, an AI‑driven malware framework that can automatically create new code variants, tailor its
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05
Feb
Amaranth‑Dragon exploits fresh CVE‑2025‑8088 to infiltrate SE Asian critical infrastructure

Amaranth‑Dragon exploits fresh CVE‑2025‑8088 to infiltrate SE Asian critical infrastructure

Check Point’s threat‑intel team has identified a new campaign by the Amaranth‑Dragon group that leverages the just‑
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