Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office. “One such project, officepackage, on the…
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Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager (SSM) Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution. The vulnerability could permit an attacker…
How Meta’s new teen accounts aim to keep your kids safer on Facebook
These teen accounts for Facebook and Messenger are packed with restrictions. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: How Meta’s new teen accounts aim to keep your kids safer on Facebook
Identity Fraud Costs Orgs Average of $7m Annually
New research has revealed the escalating cost of identity fraud and the impact it has on organisations. The research, a joint global study by Entrust and Docusign, showed the trade-offs enterprises face between security and customer experience. The Future of Global Identity…
What Is Patch Management? Definition, Process, Benefits, and Best Practices [UPDATED 2025]
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Patch Management vs. Vulnerability Management: A Comparison
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Six Patch Management Best Practices [Updated 2025]
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Patch management: Best practices, implementation, and tools
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Main Types of Patch Management: A Decision-Making Guide
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Fortinet Addresses Multiple Vulnerabilities in FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, & Other Products
Fortinet has disclosed and addressed multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite, including FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiVoice, FortiWeb, and FortiSwitch. These vulnerabilities range from improper output neutralization for logs to unverified password changes and insufficiently protected credentials. The company has…
Vidar Stealer With New Deception Technique to Steal Browser Cookies & Stored Credentials
Vidar Stealer, an information-stealing malware first identified in 2018, has evolved with a sophisticated new deception technique targeting cybersecurity professionals and system administrators. This notorious malware, which evolved from the Arkei Trojan, has been continuously adapted to harvest sensitive data…
Zoom Workplace Apps Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Script
Zoom has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting its Workplace applications across various platforms. The most pressing flaw could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising the integrity of user data. Users are strongly encouraged to apply the…
26,000+ Discussions on Dark Web Forums Towards Hacking Financial Organizations
The cybersecurity landscape is experiencing a significant transformation as threat actors adopt increasingly sophisticated approaches to bypass security measures. A comprehensive analysis of 46 deep-web hacker forums and over 26,000 threat actors’ forum threads has revealed alarming trends in cyber…
New Red Team Technique “RemoteMonologue” Exploits DCOM To Gain NTLM Authentication Remotely
As Microsoft tightens the screws on traditional credential theft methods and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems grow more sophisticated, red teams are pivoting to innovative, fileless attack vectors. Enter RemoteMonologue, a novel technique unveiled by security researcher Andrew Oliveau…
Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment
Texas network access control startup closes a Series B round led by Updata Partners and brings the total raised to $60 million. The post Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Zoom Workplace Apps Vulnerability Enables Malicious Script Injection Through XSS Flaws
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Zoom Workplace Apps (tracked as CVE-2025-27441 and CVE-2025-27442) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws, posing risks to millions of users globally. The medium-severity vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 4.6,…
Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers
The most severe security bug can be exploited without user interaction, per Google. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers
Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech
San Francisco smart contract security startup closes a $6.75 million seed funding round led by Archetype and Winklevoss Capital. The post Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
6 Cybersecurity Mistakes That Put Businesses at Risk
In today’s digital-first economy, technology is a vital part of every business, from small local operations to international corporations. However, the growing reliance on tech also brings significant risks. With over half of global businesses reportedly suffering financial losses…
Yoojo Exposes Millions of Sensitive Files Due to Misconfigured Database
Yoojo, a European service marketplace, accidentally left a cloud storage bucket unprotected online, exposing around 14.5 million files, including highly sensitive user data. The data breach was uncovered by Cybernews researchers, who immediately informed the company. Following the alert,…