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The Critical Role of the CISO in the Manufacturing Industry: Safeguarding the Future of Smart Manufacturing

27/01/202505/02/2025 SECITHUB

In an era of digital transformation, the manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound shift with the adoption of smart technologies, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and automation. However, with these advancements come significant cybersecurity risks, making the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) more critical than ever. Despite the growing threat landscape, many manufacturers have yet to fully grasp the importance of having a dedicated cybersecurity leader to safeguard their digital infrastructure, supply chains, and intellectual property. Why Manufacturers Need a CISO Now More Than Ever Manufacturers today…

Malicious npm Packages Exploit Gmail SMTP to Steal Solana Wallet Keys

20/01/202506/02/2025 SECITHUB

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a series of malicious npm packages designed to exfiltrate Solana private keys by exploiting Gmail’s SMTP service. These packages, including @async-mutex/mutex, dexscreener, solana-transaction-toolkit, and solana-stable-web-huks, masquerade as legitimate tools but contain hidden scripts that intercept and transmit private keys to attacker-controlled Gmail accounts. Attack Methodology The attackers employ typosquatting techniques, creating packages with names similar to popular libraries to deceive developers into installing them. Once integrated, these packages capture private keys during wallet interactions and use Gmail’s SMTP server to send the stolen data to the…