San Francisco federal court finds Google liable for $425m for continuing to collect data from users who turned off ad personalisation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Court Orders Google To Pay $425m Over…
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Hackers Exploit Raw Disk Reads to Evade EDR and Steal Sensitive Files
Attackers can bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and file locks by reading raw disk sectors directly, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to audit and secure the drivers installed on their Windows systems. In modern Windows environments, drivers…
Check Point Unveils Enterprise Browser to Secure BYOD and Third-Party Devices
Check Point Software has expanded its Harmony SASE offering with the launch of Enterprise Browser, a tool designed to close one of the biggest gaps in enterprise security: unmanaged devices. The new feature extends Zero Trust protections to personal laptops,…
Data Resilience Reality Check: Why Most Organizations are Failing Their Own Audits
Most firms fall short on data resilience. Learn how to close the gaps & turn resilience into a growth advantage. The post Data Resilience Reality Check: Why Most Organizations are Failing Their Own Audits appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
September 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: The CVE matrix
We work in an industry driven by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). Each security update released by myriad vendors addresses some flaw in software that could be exploited and those flaws that are publicly acknowledged are assigned a CVE designator…
From YARA Offsets to Virtual Addresses, (Fri, Sep 5th)
YARA is an excellent tool that most of you probably already know and use daily. If you don't, search on isc.sans.edu, we have a bunch of diaries about it[1]. YARA is very powerful because you can search for arrays of…
Windows Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows systems that allows attackers to escalate their privileges and potentially gain complete control over affected machines. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-53149, affects the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver and was patched…
NightshadeC2 Botnet Exploits ‘UAC Prompt Bombing’ to Evade Windows Defender
A sophisticated new botnet called NightshadeC2 that employs an innovative “UAC Prompt Bombing” technique to evade Windows Defender and compromise endpoint security systems. In August 2025, eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) identified this emerging threat, which represents a significant evolution…
Lenovo’s new Legion Go 2 could be the ergonomic handheld I’ve been waiting for
Lenovo is revamping its gaming handheld line to focus more on comfort, while rolling out a new additions to the Legion Pro and LOQ product lines. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Lenovo’s new…
Lenovo’s new white ThinkPad X9 is the coolest laptop announced at IFA
We were already fans of the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, but the new Glacial White colorway makes a bold impression. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Lenovo’s new white ThinkPad X9 is the coolest…
Reminder of this week’s schedule and preview of Weekend Edition.
For this short week we had episodes on Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll return to our Monday, Wednesday and Friday schedule starting next Monday. But we have an interview this weekend with the researchers who have issued a proof of concept…
Chess.com Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Exploit External System
Chess.com, the world’s leading online chess platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised personal information of thousands of users after hackers successfully exploited an external system connected to their network. The Orem, Utah-based company disclosed that the security…
Hackers Target Cisco ASA Devices in Massive Scan Across 25,000 IPs
Security researchers have detected massive scanning campaigns targeting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices, with attackers probing over 25,000 unique IP addresses in coordinated waves that may signal an upcoming vulnerability disclosure. GreyNoise cybersecurity researchers observed two significant scanning surges…
Colombian Malware Exploits SWF and SVG to Evade Detection
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Colombian institutions through an unexpected vector: weaponized SWF and SVG files that successfully evade traditional antivirus detection. The discovery emerged through VirusTotal’s newly enhanced Code Insight platform, which added support for analyzing these vector-based file…
File security risks rise as insiders, malware, and AI challenges converge
Breaches tied to file access are happening often, and the costs add up quickly. Many organizations have faced multiple file-related incidents over the last two years, with financial losses stretching into the millions. The fallout often includes stolen customer data,…
How to reclaim control over your online shopping data
Online shopping is convenient, saves time, and everything is just a click away. But how often do we stop to think about what happens to the data we leave behind, or the risks that might come with it? Where shopping…
Hackers Scanning Cisco ASA Devices to Exploit Vulnerabilities from 25,000 IPs
An unprecedented surge in malicious scanning activity targeting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASAs) occurred in late August 2025, with over 25,000 unique IP addresses participating in coordinated reconnaissance efforts. GreyNoise, a threat intelligence company, observed two distinct scanning waves that…
Smart ways CISOs can do more with less
In this Help Net Security video, Jill Knesek, CISO at BlackLine, shares practical strategies for CISOs navigating tighter budgets. From maximizing existing tools and vendor partnerships to leveraging AI and making smart investments, she offers actionable advice for maintaining strong…
Connected cars are smart, convenient, and open to cyberattacks
Consumers are concerned about vulnerabilities in their vehicles, which directly impacts purchasing behavior and brand loyalty, according to RunSafe Security. Vehicles now run on over 100 million lines of code, which is more than most fighter jets, but they often…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, September 5th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9600, (Fri, Sep 5th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Friday, September 5th, 2025…