Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 137

Information Security News

1. Oracle Cloud security SNAFU latest: IT giant accused of pedantry as evidence scrubbed
The Register – Thomas Claburn
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2. CoffeeLoader Malware Is Stacked With Viscous Evasion Tricks
Dark Reading – Becky Bracken
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3. Phishing platform ‘Lucid’ behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attack
BleepingComputer – Bill Toulas
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4. DoJ Seizes Over $8M From Sprawling Pig Butchering Scheme
Dark Reading – Kristina Beek
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5. North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
BleepingComputer – Bill Toulas
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6. Russia-Linked Gamaredon Targets Ukraine with Remcos RAT
Security Affairs – Pierluigi Paganini
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7. Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images
The Hacker News – Ravi Lakshmanan
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8. Australian Kaspersky ban triggered by detection in gov agency supply chain
itNews – Ry Crozier
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9. Experts Warn of the New Sophisticate Crocodilus Mobile Banking Trojan
Security Affairs – Pierluigi Paganini
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10. U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to ‘Romance Baiting’ scams
BleepingComputer – Bill Toulas
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11. EU plans €1.3 billion to boost continent’s cybersecurity, AI skills
SC Media – Shaun Nichols
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12. ‘Incel’ accounts using self-improvement language to avoid TikTok bans – study
The Guardian – Daniel Boffey
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13. Threat actor in Oracle Cloud breach may have gained access to production environments
Cybersecurity Dive – David Jones
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14. BlackLock Ransomware Exposed After Researchers Exploit Leak Site Vulnerability
The Hacker News – Ravi Lakshmanan
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15. Malaysia PM Refuses to Pay $10M Ransomware Demand
Dark Reading – Kristina Beek
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16. Hackers Bypass Windows Defender Security—What You Need To Know
Forbes – Davey Winder
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17. ENISA space threat landscape report highlights cybersecurity gaps in commercial satellites, urges enhanced defense
Industrial Cyber News – Anna Ribeiro
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18. FBI investigates cyberattack at Oracle, patient records breached
Cybernews/Reuters
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19. DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Wired – Makena Kelly
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ANALYSIS

20. Introduction to AI in Cyber Warfare: The Weaponisation of AI in Cyber Warfare – Part 1 of a 6 Part Series
PrivID (Substack)
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21. Innovating to Improve Cybersecurity is Forever a Work in Progress
TN Global – James Ngyuen
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22. Manufacturing Cybersecurity Threats Sharply Grew in 2024
Manufacturing Digital – Rachael Brown
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23. Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses in 2025: Challenges and Solutions
itWire – Ansel Murphy
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24. The AI-Powered Erosion Of Reality: Closing The Human Vulnerability Gap In Cybersecurity
Forbes – Stephen Moore
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25. Why Your Browsers Should Be At The Center Of Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Forbes – Anand Oswal
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CyAN Special Feature: Behind the Keys – Women Who Secure the Future

26. Interview with Irene Corpuz, recognised as one of the ‘Top 20 Cybersecurity Woman of the World’ in 2024
CyAN Website
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27. Interview with Daniela Fernandez, Division Director, Technology and Cyber Security Risk at Macquarie Group
CyAN Website
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CyAN Members: NEWS

28. Dan Elliott on Behavioural Change in Cybersecurity
CyAN LinkedIn
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29. CyAN Member Prabhat Pathak Passes His Certified Ethical Hacker Exam
CyAN LinkedIn – Member Spotlight
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30. Bharat Raigangar to Speak at the Third Party and Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit (SCCS)
CyAN LinkedIn – Event Spotlight
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Upcoming CyAN (and CyAN Partner) Global Events:

  • Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit (SCCS), Lisbon, Portugal: April 9–11 Read more
  • GITEX AFRICA, Marrakesh, Morocco: April 14–16 Read more
  • GITEX ASIA, Singapore (Marina Bay Sands): April 23–25 Read more
  • GISEC, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE: May 6–8 Read more
  • The Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs), London, UK: May 8 Read more
  • CSG Awards 2025, Dubai: May 7 Read more
  • World AI Technology Expo, Dubai, UAE: May 14–15 Read more
  • CyAN 10th Anniversary Celebrations!
  • GITEX Europe Messe, Berlin, Germany: May 21–23 Read more
  • MaTeCC, Rabat, Morocco (The third annual North Africa cybersecurity event, hosted by CyAN partner École High-Tech): June 7–9, 2025 Read more
  • CyAN Q2 Community Call (APAC and the Gulf): June 11, 12:00 GST / 16:00 SGT / 18:00 AEST
  • CyAN Q2 Community Call (EMEA and the Americas): June 11, 20:00 GST / 18:00 CET / 17:00 UTC / 12:00 EDT
InSecurities Issue 137
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