Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager, designated as CVE-2025-59230. The security flaw, disclosed on October 14, 2025, allows attackers with limited system access to escalate their privileges to the…
Pixnapping Attack Hijacks Google Authenticator 2FA Codes in Under 30 Seconds
Security researchers have unveiled a sophisticated new attack technique dubbed “Pixnapping” that can extract two-factor authentication codes from Google Authenticator and other sensitive mobile applications in under 30 seconds. Pixnapping leverages fundamental features of Android’s graphics rendering system to create…
UEFI Shell Flaws Let Hackers Disable Secure Boot on Over 200,000 Laptops
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in signed UEFI shells that allow attackers to completely bypass Secure Boot protections on approximately 200,000 Framework laptops and desktops. These flaws expose a fundamental weakness in firmware security that could enable persistent, undetectable…
Using Digital Twins to Model Cyber Risk: BS or BFF?
Digital twins are redefining cybersecurity by modeling real-time risk, unifying siloed data, and helping teams predict and prevent attacks before they happen. The post Using Digital Twins to Model Cyber Risk: BS or BFF? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Maltrail: Open-source malicious traffic detection system
Maltrail is an open-source network traffic detection system designed to spot malicious or suspicious activity. It works by checking traffic against publicly available blacklists, as well as static lists compiled from antivirus reports and user-defined sources. These “trails” can include…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-15 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : NCSC Issues Warning as UK Sees Four Cyber Attacks a Week 4:2 : Hello Cake – 22,907 breached accounts 3:32 : Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target Government, Finance and E-Commerce Sites 3:31…
Building trust in AI-powered security operations
In this Help Net Security video, James Hodge, VP, Global Specialist Organisation at Splunk, explores the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity threat detection. He explains how AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and detect anomalies faster than…
Telegram Becomes the Nerve Center for Modern Hacktivist Operations
Telegram has solidified its position as the primary coordination hub for modern hacktivist operations, according to comprehensive research analyzing over 11,000 posts from more than 120 politically motivated threat actor groups. Contrary to assumptions that such activities remain hidden in…
Microsoft Patches 173 Vulnerabilities, Including Exploited Windows Flaws
The tech giant has rolled out fixes for 173 CVEs, including five critical-severity security defects. The post Microsoft Patches 173 Vulnerabilities, Including Exploited Windows Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Adobe Patches Critical Vulnerability in Connect Collaboration Suite
Adobe has published a dozen security advisories detailing over 35 vulnerabilities across its product portfolio. The post Adobe Patches Critical Vulnerability in Connect Collaboration Suite appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
The power grid is getting old, and so is the cybersecurity protecting it
Critical infrastructure is getting older, and the cost of that decay is starting to show. The Arthur D. Little Built to Last? report says that the systems powering energy, water, and transport are reaching the end of their design life.…
The diagnosis is in: Mobile health apps are bad for your privacy
Sensitive data is moving through Android healthcare apps without adequate protection. Researchers found that many transmit information without encryption, store files without safeguards, or share it through third-party components. Study design showing data collection, static security analysis (MobSF, RiskInDroid, OWASP),…
NCSC Issues Warning as UK Sees Four Cyber Attacks a Week
British organisations are facing an unprecedented cyber security crisis as the National Cyber Security Centre reveals a dramatic surge in attacks threatening the nation’s digital infrastructure. This alarming escalation translates to an average of four major cyber attacks targeting UK…
Hello Cake – 22,907 breached accounts
In July 2025, the sexual healthcare product maker Hello Cake suffered a data breach. The data was subsequently posted on a public hacking forum and included 23k unique email addresses along with names, phone numbers, physical addresses, dates of birth…
Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target Government, Finance and E-Commerce Sites
The pro-Russian hacktivist collective NoName057(16) has emerged as a notable participant in a coordinated wave of cyberattacks targeting Israeli infrastructure during the October 7 anniversary period. The group claimed responsibility for multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against government portals, financial…
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service, allowing attackers to escalate privileges and potentially compromise entire systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-59230, the flaw stems from improper access control, enabling…
The 8 Most Dangerous File Types for Malware Infections
The post The 8 Most Dangerous File Types for Malware Infections appeared first on Votiro. The post The 8 Most Dangerous File Types for Malware Infections appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize What Actually Matters
The post Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize What Actually Matters appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize What Actually Matters appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9656, (Tue, Oct 14th)
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 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025…
Anatomy of an Attack: The “BlackSuit Blitz” at a Global Equipment Manufacturer
BlackSuit ransomware delivered by APT Ignoble Scorpius started with a vishing attack. Read how Unit 42 helped and the ultimate outcome. The post Anatomy of an Attack: The "BlackSuit Blitz" at a Global Equipment Manufacturer appeared first on Unit 42.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-15 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-14 22:2 : Trend Micro launches new integration with Zscaler to deliver real-time, Risk-Based Zero Trust Access 22:2 : A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal…
Patch Tuesday, October 2025 ‘End of 10’ Edition
Microsoft today released software updates to plug a whopping 172 security holes in its Windows operating systems, including at least three vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited. October’s Patch Tuesday also marks the final month that Microsoft will ship…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-14
172 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : The LLM Dependency Trap 21:2 : Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities 20:32 : PolarEdge With Custom TLS Server Uses Custom Binary Protocol for…
Critical Elastic ECE Vulnerability Exposes Enterprise Systems
A critical Elastic ECE vulnerability allows command execution and data theft, exposing enterprise systems to insider and admin-level risks. The post Critical Elastic ECE Vulnerability Exposes Enterprise Systems appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…