Explore how advancements in surveillance infrastructure and the democratization of intelligence have transformed espionage.
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Overview On February 11, 2026, NSFOCUS CERT monitored Microsoft’s release of its February security update patches, addressing 59 security issues across widely used products such as Windows, Azure, Microsoft Office, and Visual Studio Code. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, remote code execution, and other high-risk vulnerabilities. In this monthly update, 5 vulnerabilities are rated as […]
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The "Review & Sign" button looked exactly like every DocuSign notification you've ever received. Same blue branding, same layout, same urgency. But the button didn't point to DocuSign. It pointed to Google Maps > then to Amazon S3 > then to a credential harvesting page that looked close enough to a Microsoft login to fool anyone moving fast.
A Redirect Chain Built to Dodge ScannersThe email arrived at a mid-size financial services firm on a Monday morning, formatted as a forwarded legal document awaiting signature. The body included realistic law-firm footers, a bank reference, and multiple legitimate links — all designed to make the one malicious link blend in.
That malicious link: a maps[.]google[.]be redirect that resolved to a public S3 bucket hosting an HTML page at bucket-secure-cdn-cdn-media-static[.]s3[.]us-east-1[.]amazonaws[.]com/about[.]html. The page mimicked a Microsoft 365 login.
The redirect chain is the whole game here. URL scanners check the first domain, Google, and stop. The S3 destination isn't evaluated until someone clicks, and by then, the scanner has already marked it safe.
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Why the Gateway Gave It a PassEmail authentication didn't help. SPF passed, the sending server was legitimately authorized by the envelope domain, a small Japanese web services company with no connection to DocuSign. No DKIM signature. DMARC returned a best-guess pass.
So the email arrived with clean authentication, a trusted redirect domain (Google), and a hosting provider (AWS) that no blocklist is going to flag broadly. The attacker's infrastructure looked legitimate at every checkpoint.
Check Result Why It Didn't Help SPF Pass ✓ Sending server was authorized - by the wrong domain DKIM None No signature to validate DMARC Best-guess Pass No DMARC record - receiver inferred "pass" URL Scan Safe ✓ Only scanned first hop (Google domain)IRONSCALES Adaptive AI caught what the static checks missed: the behavioral mismatch between the sender's domain infrastructure (a Japanese web hosting provider) and the claimed identity (DocuSign). Combined with community-reported patterns matching the same S3 bucket across three other organizations, the platform quarantined the message within 90 seconds of delivery, before any recipient clicked.
Your TakeawayIf your email security relies on URL reputation at the first hop, redirect-chain attacks will sail through. Ask your security team: does our scanning follow redirects to the final destination? If the answer is "sometimes" or "I'm not sure" - that's the gap attackers are counting on.
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Learn how to implement post-quantum cryptographic agility for distributed AI inference and MCP servers. Protect AI infrastructure from quantum threats with modular security.
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Executive Summary We identified a security weakness in n8n’s credential management layer that could have completely compromised the application’s security. This finding highlights the core risks of centralized authentication in workflow automation platforms. As n8n serves as the central hub connecting critical systems and orchestrating business processes across teams, any gap in credential handling can […]
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How Do Non-Human Identities Influence AI Security? Have you ever wondered how the intricate dance between machine identities and cybersecurity shapes AI security? The advent of advanced AI systems has introduced an array of complex security challenges. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have become paramount in securing these systems, especially when organizations shift to cloud-based environments. Understanding […]
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Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Robust Cybersecurity? Safeguarding digital assets goes beyond securing human credentials. Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need to extend this protection to Non-Human Identities (NHIs), machine-driven identities integral to modern IT. These NHIs combine encrypted secrets—such as passwords, tokens, or keys—and the permissions they have on destination servers. Managed effectively, […]
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Can Your Organization Truly Trust Machine Identities? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become critical for organizations seeking to bolster cybersecurity measures, especially in cloud environments. These identities, representing machine-generated credentials, act as gatekeepers of sensitive data across various systems. But how independent can your AI operate securely without compromising these machine identities? The concept of […]
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How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize AI Security? Have you ever considered the role machine identities play in AI security? Where artificial intelligence is becoming integral to numerous sectors, securing these non-human identities (NHIs) is critical. NHIs, essentially machine identities, form the backbone of AI security, representing encrypted passwords, tokens, or keys that act as unique […]
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Geopolitical conflict rarely stays confined to physical battlefields. Increasingly, it spills into the digital domain. The latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East has prompted the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to issue a warning to organisations to review their cyber security posture and prepare for possible cyber activity linked to Iran.
Rising Tensions and Cyber Spillover
The warning follows a sharp escalation in the regional conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Military developments have been accompanied by cyber activity targeting digital infrastructure and online services in the region, highlighting how modern conflicts now run across both physical and digital fronts.
In response, the NCSC has advised UK organisations to review their cyber defences and ensure they are prepared for possible disruption. The agency noted that while the direct cyber threat level to the UK has not significantly changed, there is “almost certainly a heightened risk of indirect cyber threat” for organisations with operations, assets or supply chains in the Middle East.
This includes potential activity from Iranian state actors as well as Iran-aligned hacktivist groups.
Iran’s established Cyber Capabilities
Iran has long viewed cyber operations as a strategic tool that allows it to project influence asymmetrically against more technologically advanced adversaries. Over the past decade, Iranian cyber groups have targeted sectors such as energy, finance, transportation and government networks.
Previous campaigns linked to Iranian actors have included destructive malware operations, espionage campaigns and disruptive attacks against critical infrastructure. For example, the widely documented Operation Cleaver campaign targeted energy and transportation organisations globally.
Although Iranian cyber capabilities are generally considered less sophisticated than those of Russia or China, they have demonstrated a willingness to conduct disruptive and politically motivated attacks.
What the NCSC is advising Organisations to do
The NCSC’s guidance is not calling for panic, but it does emphasise the importance of cyber resilience during periods of geopolitical instability.The NCSC has also encouraged organisations to sign up to its Early Warning service, which provides alerts about potential security issues affecting UK networks.
The Risk of Opportunistic Cyber Activity
One important point highlighted in the advisory is that not all cyber activity during geopolitical crises comes directly from state actors.
These groups may launch attacks intended to disrupt services, deface websites or leak stolen data for political impact.
A Reminder for Boards and Security Teams
Events like this are a reminder that cyber risk does not exist in isolation from geopolitical developments. Organisations operating globally, particularly those with supply chains or business interests in politically sensitive regions, must assume that digital infrastructure could become collateral damage during international conflicts.
For security teams, the key takeaway is not that a wave of attacks is imminent, but that situational awareness and operational readiness matter.
Cyber resilience is most effective when organisations treat security posture reviews as routine practice rather than emergency reactions.
Sources:
• National Cyber Security Centre alert: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-advises-uk-organisations-take-action-following-conflict-in-the-middle-east
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Discover the top DCIM software trends shaping the future of data centers in 2025. From AI-powered predictive maintenance to sustainability-focused tools, hybrid cloud management, and real-time monitoring, these advancements are redefining data center operations. Learn how next-gen DCIM solutions can optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance while driving scalability and innovation.
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Discover how the integration of large language models is transforming software security, lowering barriers for attackers, and necessitating autonomous defense platforms to keep pace with emerging threats.
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As AI adoption accelerates, organizations must evolve their security strategies from prompt filtering to comprehensive behavioral monitoring. This shift is critical to safeguarding against adaptive threats and ensuring safe AI deployment in production environments.
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Modern enterprises are rapidly shifting toward API-centric architectures, leveraging APIs to connect internal systems, external partners, and digital services. With 74% of organizations adopting API-first development models, APIs now drive critical business logic and data exchanges at scale. However, this API proliferation also dramatically increases the attack surface, exposing sensitive data and business processes to […]
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Following the joint military operation known as Operation Epic Fury, the Tenable Research Special Operations (RSO) team is providing an update regarding potential cyber counteroffensive operations conducted by Iran-linked threat actors.
Key takeaways:On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a series of military operations against Iran. As a result, Iran-linked threat actors are expected to launch cyber counteroffensive operations against the United States, Israel and other countries. Critical infrastructure providers as well as other opportunistic targets are likely at risk.
AnalysisOver the last several years, Iranian-nexus threat groups have shifted from stealthy espionage activity to destructive and retaliatory attacks as geopolitical tensions have risen. Wiper malware and ransomware attacks have ramped up in frequency and destructive capabilities as attackers have pivoted to targeting critical infrastructure, including those in Western countries.
Iranian Threat Actor Affiliations
Iranian state-sponsored cyber operations span across multiple groups, from advanced persistent threat (APT) actors to hacktivist fronts linked to both military and civilian agencies. These groups operate under, or maintain ties to, the following organizations:
* Note: Mint Sandstorm is a composite label spanning both APT35 and APT42
Recent reports of Iranian cyber-operations activity
Following the military operations on February 28, researchers have reported probing and staging activities linked to Iranian threat actors, including the revival of the ALTOUFAN TEAM persona tied to Cotton Sandstorm. There have been reports on social media from Iran government-linked hackers warning of “massive cyber attacks in the coming hours.” It’s unclear if successful attacks have taken place. Cyber-analysts should expect increased botnet and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) activity.
Ongoing monitoringTenable’s RSO continues to monitor for new intelligence on counteroffensive attacks by Iran-linked threat actors. We will publish updates as these developments are confirmed.
Identifying affected systemsIranian threat actors have historically exploited known vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices and applications. A list of Tenable plugins for the vulnerabilities known to be associated with Iranian threat actors can be found here.
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Learn how to integrate HSMs for Post-Quantum Key Encapsulation in MCP environments. Protect AI infrastructure with ML-KEM and quantum-resistant hardware.
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FRANKFURT, Mar. 2, 2026, CyberNewswire — Link11 has published its European Cyber Report 2026, revealing that DDoS attacks reached a new level in 2025 and have become a permanent stress factor for digital infrastructures.
The report shows that the … (more…)
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Is AI the Key to Cybersecurity Stability? Where digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, one might ask: can artificial intelligence be the linchpin in fortifying our defenses and achieving cybersecurity stability? With industries like financial services, healthcare, travel, and technology double down on using innovative systems, including DevOps and security operations centers (SOC), it becomes […]
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