CISOs know cyber risk is business risk. Boards don’t always see it that way. For years, CISOs have struggled to get boards to understand security beyond buzzwords. Many feel they’re either ignored or misunderstood. But with threats growing and regulations…
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New Cyber threats emerge from Cyber Attacks on UK Companies
Over the past two weeks, media outlets have been rife with speculations about a significant cyber attack affecting three major UK-based companies: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-Op. Reports suggest that cybercriminals infiltrated these organizations, resulting in severe data breaches…
The Growing Cyber Threat of Steganography: Concealing Malicious Activity in Plain Sight
In an era where cybercrime is rapidly evolving, security professionals and hackers alike have found new, innovative ways to conceal malicious activity. One of the more alarming techniques to emerge in recent years is steganography—the art and science of hiding…
NCSC Warns of Ransomware Attacks Targeting UK Organisations
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued technical guidance following a series of cyber attacks targeting UK retailers. These incidents have prompted concerns about the evolving threat landscape, particularly regarding ransomware and data extortion techniques. The NCSC’s National Resilience Director,…
How OSINT supports financial crime investigations
In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart Clarke, CEO at Blackdot Solutions, discusses the strategic use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in tackling financial crime. He outlines its application in areas such as fraud, sanctions evasion, and money laundering, and addresses…
Review: Effective Vulnerability Management
Effective Vulnerability Management offers a view of a key part of cybersecurity, showing how practices, tools, and processes can help organizations reduce risk. About the authors Chris Hughes is the President of Aquia, a cybersecurity leader with 20 years of…
Vuls: Open-source agentless vulnerability scanner
Vuls is an open-source tool that helps users find and manage security vulnerabilities. It was created to solve the daily problems admins face when trying to keep servers secure. Many administrators choose not to use automatic software updates because they…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, May 5th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9436, (Mon, May 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 Monday, May 5th, 2025…
India’s chipmaking ambitions hurt by Zoho’s no-go and Adani unease
PLUS: China spring cleans its AIs; South Korea fines Meta, probes Broadcom; and more! PLUS: China spring cleans its AIs; South Korea fines Meta, probes Broadcom; and more! India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor manufacturing player went backwards last…
Ransomware spike exposes cracks in cloud security
90% of IT and security leaders said their organization experienced a cyberattack within the last year, according to a report by Rubrik. “Many organizations that move to the cloud assume their providers will handle security,” said Joe Hladik, Head of…
Critical Webmin Vulnerability Let Remote Attackers Escalate Privileges to Root-Level
A critical security vulnerability in Webmin, a widely-used web-based system administration tool, has been discovered, allowing remote attackers to escalate privileges and execute code with root-level access. Designated as CVE-2025-2774, this flaw poses severe risks to servers running affected versions…
Flexibility in Choosing the Right NHIs Solutions
Why is there a Need for Flexibility in Choosing the Right NHI Solutions? The need for well-rounded security measures is paramount. Undeniably, one of the key elements in crafting an effective cyber strategy revolves around Non-Human Identities (NHIs). Yet, with…
Relax with Robust NHI Security Measures
Just how secure are your Non-Human Identities? Have you ever questioned the security level of your Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? NHIs are often the unsung heroes, silently working behind-the-scenes to protect your digital fortress. But are you doing enough to safeguard…
Stay Calm: Your NHIs Are Protecting You
Can Your Non-Human Identities Keep You Calm When It Comes to Data Security? Maintaining a sense of calm security might seem like a tall order. However, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets can be a game-changer in achieving…
US authorities have indicted Black Kingdom ransomware admin
A 36-year-old Yemeni man behind Black Kingdom ransomware is indicted in the U.S. for 1,500 attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers. U.S. authorities have indicted Rami Khaled Ahmed (aka “Black Kingdom,” of Sana’a, Yemen), a 36-year-old Yemeni national, suspected of being…
Microsoft tries to knife passwords once and for all – at least for consumers
PLUS: AirPlay exploits; Six-year old backdoor opens; Raytheon settles federal charges; and more! Infosec In Brief Microsoft has decided to push its consumer customers to dump password in favor of passkeys.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
RSAC wrap: AI and China on everything, everywhere, all at once
With North Korean IT workers storming the gates, too RSAC Another RSAC has come and gone, with almost 44,000 attendees this year spread across San Francisco’s Moscone Center and the surrounding facilities, according to conference organizers. Hopefully, all of us…
BSidesLV24 – Proving Ground – Taking D-Bus To Explore The Bluetooth Landscape
Author/Presenter: Paul Wortman 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 post BSidesLV24…
Cybersecurity Weekly Newsletter: Key Attacks and Vulnerabilities From Last Week
In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the dangers of cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and complex. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay updated and aware of the risks. Every week, our newsletter offers a simple roundup of the…
Malicious Go Modules designed to wipe Linux systems
Researchers found 3 malicious Go modules with hidden code that can download payloads to wipe a Linux system’s main disk, making it unbootable. The malicious modules contain obfuscated code to fetch next-stage payloads that can wipe a Linux system’s primary…