Tolling agencies throughout the United States are battling an escalating cybersecurity threat that is causing deceptive text message scams, which are often called smishing, to escalate. As a result of these fraudulent campaigns, unsuspecting motorists are lured into clicking…
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Hack The box “Ghost” Challenge Cracked – A Detailed Technical Exploit
Cybersecurity researcher “0xdf” has cracked the “Ghost” challenge on Hack The Box (HTB), a premier platform for honing penetration testing skills, and shared an exhaustive technical breakdown on their GitLab blog. The write-up chronicles a sophisticated attack that navigates through…
Sec-Gemini v1 – Google’s New AI Model for Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
Google has unveiled Sec-Gemini v1, an AI model designed to redefine cybersecurity operations by empowering defenders with advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and incident response capabilities. The experimental system, developed by a team led by Elie Burzstein and Marianna Tishchenko,…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 518 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A flaw in…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 40
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report on RESURGE Malware Associated with Ivanti Connect Secure Unboxing Anubis: Exploring the Stealthy Tactics of FIN7’s…
Why neglecting AI ethics is such risky business – and how to do AI right
Companies that combine innovation and trust have a competitive edge. Discover the best practices that ensure ethical, sustainable deployment. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Why neglecting AI ethics is…
Expert used ChatGPT-4o to create a replica of his passport in just 5 minutes bypassing KYC
A researcher used ChatGPT-4o to create a replica of his passport in just five minutes, realistic enough to deceive most automated KYC systems. Polish researcher Borys Musielak (@michuk) used ChatGPT-4o to generate a fake passport in just five minutes. The…
Week in review: Probing activity on Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portals, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Attackers are probing Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portals Cybersecurity company GreyNoise is warning about a significant increase of scanning activity targeting internet-facing Palo Alto Networks…
10 Best Ransomware File Decryptor Tools – 2025
Ransomware file decryptor tools are essential for recovering data encrypted by malicious software without paying ransoms. These tools help victims regain access to their files by using decryption keys or algorithms to unlock the encrypted data. The No More Ransom…
U.S. Secures Extradition of Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Admins from Kosovo in Major International Operation
The United States has successfully extradited two Kosovo nationals, Ardit Kutleshi, 26, and Jetmir Kutleshi, 28, from Kosovo to face charges in the Western District of Pennsylvania for their alleged roles as administrators of the Rydox cybercrime marketplace. The Rydox…
Microsoft Strengthens Outlook’s Email Ecosystem to Protect Inboxes
Microsoft Outlook will enforce stricter authentication requirements for high-volume senders, impacting domains that send over 5,000 emails daily. These changes, which will take effect on May 5, 2025, aim to enhance inbox protection and maintain trust in digital communication. Outlook’s…
Smart Strategies for Managing Machine Identities
Why is Smart Machine Identity Management Crucial? What comes to your mind when you think about cybersecurity? Most often, we conceptualize cybersecurity as a measure to protect user data, financial information, and other forms of human-associated identities. While these are…
Crafting Impenetrable Defenses for Your NHIs
Why the Buzz about Impenetrable NHIs? You might have heard quite the buzz around impenetrable Non-Human Identities (NHIs). It’s the cornerstone of next-generation cybersecurity. So, is this truly the game-changing approach toward secure defenses we have been looking for? Mastering…
Optimistic About the Future of Secrets Vaulting?
Are You Ready to Embrace the Future of Secrets Vaulting? I often get asked: “What does the future hold for secrets vaulting?” It’s a valid question. With organizations continuously transitioning to the cloud and the prevalence of digital identities growing,…
APIsec Secures Exposed Customer Data After Unprotected Database Found Online
API security firm APIsec has confirmed it secured an exposed internal database that was left accessible on the internet without a password for several days, potentially exposing sensitive customer information. The database, which was discovered by cybersecurity research firm…
Turned Into a Ghibli Character? So Did Your Private Info
A popular trend is taking over social media, where users are sharing cartoon-like pictures of themselves inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli. These fun, animated portraits are often created using tools powered by artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT-4o.…
A flaw in Verizon’s iOS Call Filter app exposed call records of millions
A now-patched flaw in Verizon ’s iOS Call Filter app exposed call records of millions. No abuse found. Only phone numbers and timestamps were at risk. A now-patched vulnerability in Verizon ’s iOS Call Filter app could have been exploited…
Oracle Finally Acknowledges Cloud Hack
Oracle is reportedly trying to downplay the impact of the attack while quietly acknowledging to clients that some of its cloud services have been compromised. A hacker dubbed online as ‘rose87168’ recently offered to sell millions of lines of…
Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a “conflicted” individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime.…
BSidesLV24 – HireGround – Tracking And Hacking Your Career
Authors/Presenters: Misha Yalavarthy, Leif Dreizler Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…