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Most CEOs Agree: Business Growth Hinges on Cybersecurity

1 day ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

CEOs worldwide are no longer treating cybersecurity as simply a defensive measure. They now see it as a key driver for business growth. According to a new survey by Gartner, a staggering 85% of top executives believe strong cybersecurity is critical for their company’s expansion. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey, which polled 456 CEOs and senior leaders between June and November 2024, reveals that cybersecurity has moved from the IT department to the boardroom.
Lotus Panda Hits SEA Governments With Malware Tools

1 day ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

A notorious Chinese-linked hacking group, known in cybersecurity circles as Lotus Panda, has once again been tied to a wave of cyberattacks that hit several Southeast Asian government and private sector organizations, according to fresh findings from Broadcom’s Symantec Threat Hunter Team.
Hackers Exploit Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks

2 days ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

A notorious Russian hosting service provider known as Proton66 is at the center of a series of widespread cyberattacks and malware campaigns targeting organizations and users worldwide, according to fresh findings from cybersecurity experts. Researchers at Trustwave SpiderLabs have linked the provider to a surge in dangerous activities — from credential brute-forcing and mass vulnerability scanning to the delivery of ransomware, infostealers, and Android-targeted phishing campaigns.
Russian Hackers Target European Diplomats with ‘Wine-Tasting’ Phishing Scams

3 days ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

A Russian state-linked hacking group is ramping up its cyberattacks against diplomatic targets across Europe, using a new stealthy malware tool known as “GrapeLoader” to deliver malicious payloads through cleverly disguised phishing emails. According to Check Point Research, the campaign began in January 2025 and is being carried out by APT29 — also known as Cozy Bear or Midnight Blizzard — the same group behind the infamous SolarWinds supply chain attack.
CISA Faces Massive Cuts, Sparking Security Fears

1 week ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

This week, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is poised for a historic shake-up. Hundreds of employees are facing the possibility of forced departures, early retirements, or buyouts, part of a sweeping effort by the Trump administration to dramatically reduce the agency’s workforce. Inside CISA, the mood has turned tense and uncertain.
ToddyCat Hackers Exploit ESET Flaw to Launch Stealthy TCESB Attack

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

A cybercriminal group linked to a series of attacks across Asia has been exploiting a security vulnerability in ESET’s security software to deploy a previously unknown malware strain called TCESB. This threat takes advantage of a flaw in ESET’s security tools to bypass defenses and silently execute malicious code on compromised devices. The malware was linked to ToddyCat, a known advanced persistent threat (APT) group believed to be operating out of China.
Xanthorox AI: A New Breed of Malicious AI Threat Hits the Darknet

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

A new and dangerous AI-powered hacking tool is making waves across the cybercrime underworld — and experts say it could change the way digital attacks are launched. Called Xanthorox AI, the tool was first spotted earlier this year on darknet forums and encrypted chat groups, where it’s being marketed as the “killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants.” But this isn’t just another tweaked version of a chatbot. Xanthorox is something entirely different — and far more advanced.
EU Pumps €1.3 Billion into Cybersecurity, AI, and Digital Skills

2 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi

The European Commission is making a massive €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) bet on Europe’s digital future, with a strong focus on shoring up cybersecurity defenses, boosting artificial intelligence, and closing the digital skills gap. The funding, part of the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, aims to strengthen Europe’s tech sovereignty and protect critical infrastructure from growing cyber threats.
Hacker Leaks 270,000 Samsung Customer Records

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi |eSecurity Planet |CIO Insight

In a troubling security breach, a hacker exposed the personal data of over 270,000 Samsung customers in Germany, freely dumping it on the internet. The hack, attributed to a cybercriminal operating under the alias “GHNA,” occurred when the attacker accessed a system used by Samsung’s German customer service. According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the hack was made possible by a set of stolen credentials compromised in 2021.
New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses

3 weeks ago | esecurityplanet.com | Aminu Abdullahi |eSecurity Planet |CIO Insight

A sophisticated cybercrime service known as “Lucid” is exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple’s iMessage and Android’s Rich Communication Services (RCS), allowing cyberthieves to conduct large-scale phishing attacks with alarming success. Operated by Chinese-speaking threat actors, this Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform enables scammers to bypass traditional SMS-based security filters, making it one of the most effective phishing operations in recent years.