Cybersecurity News: Nimbus Manticore, Real-Time Credential Harvesting, 12-Hour Patches - CISO Series

Cybersecurity News: Nimbus Manticore, Real-Time Credential Harvesting, 12-Hour Patches - CISO Series

Why This Matters Now Why This Matters Now: The recent surge in cyber attacks has highlighted the critical need for robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) practices. Nimbus Manticore, a highly skilled cyber threat actor, has been actively targeting high-profile organizations to steal sensitive credentials in real-time. This threat underscores the importance of swift patch management and stringent credential protection measures. Organizations that fail to adapt risk severe data breaches and reputational damage. ...

Jun 18, 2026 路 5 min 路 936 words 路 IAMDevBox
Credential-Harvesting Attacks by APT28 Target Turkish, European, and Central Asian Organizations

Credential-Harvesting Attacks by APT28 Target Turkish, European, and Central Asian Organizations

Why This Matters Now Credential-harvesting attacks by APT28 have recently made headlines, targeting organizations across Turkey, Europe, and Central Asia. This became urgent because these attacks exploit weak identity and access management (IAM) practices, putting sensitive data at risk. As of January 2024, several high-profile organizations reported unauthorized access due to compromised credentials, underscoring the immediate need for robust security measures. 馃毃 Security Alert: APT28's latest campaign highlights critical vulnerabilities in IAM systems. Implement strong authentication and monitoring protocols now to prevent breaches. 50+Organizations Affected 10+Countries Impacted Understanding Credential-Harvesting Attacks Credential-harvesting attacks involve malicious actors stealing usernames, passwords, and other authentication credentials to gain unauthorized access to systems. Attackers use various methods such as phishing emails, keyloggers, and social engineering to obtain these credentials. Once obtained, attackers can perform actions ranging from data exfiltration to system administration, causing significant damage. ...

Jan 12, 2026 路 7 min 路 1302 words 路 IAMDevBox