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A week in security (May 12 – May 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 12 to May 18 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 12 – May 18)
Abusing dMSA with Advanced Active Directory Persistence Techniques
Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), introduced in Windows Server 2025, represent Microsoft’s latest innovation in secure service account management. While designed to enhance security by preventing traditional credential theft attacks like Kerberoasting, security researchers have uncovered potential abuse vectors that…
Exploiting dMSA for Advanced Active Directory Persistence
Security researchers have identified new methods for achieving persistence in Active Directory environments by exploiting Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), a new security feature introduced in Windows Server 2025. Despite being designed to enhance security through automated credential management, dMSAs…
GNU C(glibc) Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code on Millions of Linux Systems
Security researchers have disclosed a significant vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc), potentially affecting millions of Linux systems worldwide. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-4802, involves statically linked setuid binaries that incorrectly search library paths, potentially allowing attackers to execute…
RAT Dropped By Two Layers of AutoIT Code, (Mon, May 19th)
Like .Net, AutoIT[1] remains a popular language for years in the malware ecosystem. It's a simple language that can interact with all the components of the Windows operating system. I regularly discover AutoIT3 binaries (yes, it can be compiled). This…
Scam Messages and emails increase exponentially after M & S Cyber Attack
A recent cyberattack on Marks and Spencer (M&S) has raised significant concerns, revealing that hackers infiltrated the UK-based retailer’s systems almost a week before the breach was discovered. The attack, which was first detected a couple of weeks ago, exploited…
How to identify hackers sitting in a computer network
Cybersecurity threats are an ever-present danger in today’s interconnected world, and one of the most insidious types of breaches involves hackers gaining access to a computer network and remaining undetected for long periods. These attackers, often referred to as “advanced…
Why EU encryption policy needs technical and civil society input
In this Help Net Security interview, Full Professor at University of Leuven, unpacks the European Commission’s encryption agenda, urging a balanced, technically informed approach to lawful access that safeguards privacy, security, and fundamental rights across the EU. Given the European…
AI hallucinations and their risk to cybersecurity operations
AI systems can sometimes produce outputs that are incorrect or misleading, a phenomenon known as hallucinations. These errors can range from minor inaccuracies to misrepresentations that can misguide decision-making processes. Real world implications “If a company’s AI agent leverages outdated…
Experts React: Coinbase Discloses Breach, Faces Up to $400 Million in Losses
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has disclosed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including government-issued IDs. The attackers contacted Coinbase on May 11, demanding a $20 million ransom to prevent the public release of the…
Achieving Operational Freedom with Advanced IAM
How Can Advanced IAM Empower Operational Freedom? Have you ever wondered how to achieve operational freedom in rising cyber threats and complex cloud environments? The answer lies in adopting an advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) approach that encompasses Non-Human…
Smart Strategies for Comprehensive Data Protection
Why Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Management is Key in Data Protection Strategies? With cyber threats escalating at an alarming rate, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management has become an indispensable part of comprehensive security strategies. But why are NHIs so vital in cybersecurity?…
Leveraging Powerful Tools for Risk Management
Why is Risk Management Essential in Cybersecurity? Do you understand the critical role risk management plays in your organization’s cybersecurity framework? It is paramount for organizations to protect their Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets. This crucial aspect of cybersecurity often…
Securing Cloud Infrastructure to Handle Business Needs
Essential Considerations for Securing Cloud Infrastructure Have you ever paused to consider the potential vulnerabilities lurking in your cloud security? With businesses increasingly shift their operations towards cloud-based platforms, the concept of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management has…
Hanko: Open-source authentication and user management
Hanko is an open-source, API-first authentication solution purpose-built for the passwordless era. “We focus on helping developers and organizations modernize their authentication flows by migrating users towards passkeys, while still supporting all common authentication methods like email/password, MFA, OAuth, as…
Inside MITRE ATT&CK v17: Smarter defenses, sharper threat intel
In this Help Net Security video, Adam Pennington, MITRE ATT&CK Lead, breaks down what’s new in the ATT&CK v17 release. He highlights the addition of the ESXi platform, new and updated techniques for Linux, refinements to mitigation guidance, and over…
Windows Remote Desktop Gateway UAF Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems remotely. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-21297, was disclosed by Microsoft in their January 2025 security updates and has since…
Mitigating Insider Threats and Zombie Accounts Amid Workforce and Contract Changes
The recent Twitter data leak, which exposed the personal information of 2.8 billion users, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities organizations face when disgruntled employees or contractors retain access to sensitive systems. This incident, suspected to be an…
Eeek! p0wned Alabama hit by unspecified ‘cybersecurity event’
PLUS: Euro-cops take down investment scammers; Fancy Bear returns to Ukraine; and more Infosec In Brief The Alabama state government is investigating an unspecified “cybersecurity event” that it said has affected some state systems, but didn’t involve the theft of…