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New Exploit Method Extracts Microsoft Entra Tokens Through Beacon

A novel exploit method leveraging Beacon Object Files (BOFs) has emerged, enabling attackers to extract Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) tokens from compromised endpoints, even on non-domain-joined or BYOD devices. This technique sidesteps traditional detection mechanisms and expands access to…

Why security teams cannot rely solely on AI guardrails

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, discusses their research around vulnerabilities in the guardrails used to protect large AI models. The findings highlight how even billion-dollar LLMs can be bypassed using surprisingly simple techniques,…

PoC Code Published for Linux nftables Security Vulnerability

Security researchers have published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-26809, a high-severity double-free vulnerability in Linux’s nftables firewall subsystem. The flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code, posing significant risks to unpatched systems. Technical Breakdown of CVE-2024-26809…

[UPDATE] [hoch] Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen im Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, seine Privilegien eskalieren oder einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories)…

Layoffs pose a cybersecurity risk: Here’s why offboarding matters

In this Help Net Security video, Chase Doelling, Principal Strategist at JumpCloud, discusses the overlooked security risks associated with improper offboarding. Though many organizations focus on securely onboarding new employees, they often overlook the security risks associated with properly offboarding…

Despite drop in cyber claims, BEC keeps going strong

Ransomware claims stabilized in 2024 despite remaining the most costly and disruptive type of cyberattack, according to Coalition. 60% of 2024 claims originated from BEC and funds transfer fraud (FTF) incidents, with 29% of BEC events resulting in FTF. BEC…

Microsoft Teams verhindert mit neuer Funktion Screenshots

Eine neue Sicherheitsfunktion soll Screenshots unter bestimmten Bedingungen verhindern und wirft viele Fragen auf. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Microsoft Teams verhindert mit neuer Funktion Screenshots

Justify Your Investment in Cloud-Native NHIs

Are Your Investments in Cloud-Native NHIs Justified? A new hero has emerged, capable of handling complex security threats to cloud. Meet Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the machine identities that have revolutionized cybersecurity operations. Understanding the Essential Role of Non-Human Identities NHIs,…

Achieve Stability with Streamlined Secrets Management

Can Streamlined Secrets Management Enhance Stability? Secrets management can be likened to a well-kept vault of confidential data, critical to the security and performance of any system. Where data breaches are prevalent, effective secrets management is vital. Such a strong…

IT Security News Weekly Summary 19

210 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-05-11 20:32 : You think ransomware is bad now? Wait until it infects CPUs 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-11 21h : 1…