Obfuscation is very important for many developers. They may protect their code for multiple reasons like copyright, anti-cheat (games), or to protect their code from being reused. If an obfuscated program does not mean automatically that it is malicious, it's…
Windows CLFS 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Microsoft has disclosed an active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver, tracked as CVE-2025-29824. The flaw, classified as an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability, has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating its significant security…
Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Attacks
Google has rolled out a critical update for its Chrome browser, addressing a high-severity vulnerability that could allow remote code execution. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-3066, targets Chrome’s Site Isolation feature, underscoring the importance of regular browser updates in protecting…
20 Best Incident Response Tools in 2025
In today’s digital era, organizations face an ever-growing threat landscape, with cyberattacks, data breaches, and system failures becoming increasingly common. Incident response has emerged as a vital component of cybersecurity strategies, ensuring businesses can effectively detect, manage, and recover from…
Hackers breach email systems of OCC to gather intelligence from emails
In what has become a significant and concerning information security incident, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a key branch of the United States Treasury Department tasked with overseeing currency transactions within the nation’s banking system, has…
The Key Differences Between a Data Breach and a Data Leak
In today’s increasingly digital world, concerns about the safety and security of personal and corporate data are paramount. With high-profile incidents in the media, terms like “data breach” and “data leak” are often used interchangeably. However, there are significant differences…
Top 11 Best SysAdmin Tools in 2025
The SysAdmin tools streamline IT infrastructure management by automating routine tasks, monitoring system performance, and ensuring the efficient operation of networks and servers. They offer comprehensive monitoring capabilities, allowing SysAdmins to monitor system health, network traffic, and application performance in…
Chrome Use After Free Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser addressing a critical “Use After Free” vulnerability in the browser’s Site Isolation feature. The high-severity Vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-3066 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems,…
Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations
Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that readiness. They let teams walk through real-world scenarios in a controlled setting,…
Anzeige: Microsoft-365-Umgebungen gezielt absichern
Cloudbasierte Infrastrukturen erfordern umfassende Sicherheitsstrategien. Dieses Online-Training zeigt, wie Microsoft-365-Umgebungen wirksam gegen Angriffe abgesichert und moderne Schutzmechanismen implementiert werden. (Golem Karrierewelt, Office-Suite) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anzeige: Microsoft-365-Umgebungen gezielt absichern
Kibana Releases Security Patch to Fix Code Injection Vulnerability
Elastic, the company behind Kibana, has released critical security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-12556. The flaw, referred to as “Kibana Prototype Pollution,” could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a combination of unrestricted file…
Ein eigenes Starlink: Bundeswehr prüft Aufbau von Satellitenkonstellation
Die Bundeswehr hat dem Handelsblatt bestätigt, dass der Aufbau einer oder mehrerer Satellitenkonstellationen geprüft wird – durch deutsche Firmen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Ein eigenes Starlink: Bundeswehr prüft Aufbau von Satellitenkonstellation
AWS Systems Manager Plugin Flaw Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
A recently discovered vulnerability in the AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Agent, a cornerstone of Amazon Web Services (AWS) used for managing EC2 instances and on-premises servers, has raised critical security concerns. This security flaw, identified as a Path Traversal vulnerability,…
How Protected Are Your Cloud-Based Secrets?
Are Your Cloud-Based Secrets Truly Safe? Have you ever questioned the security of your cloud secrets? Whether it’s encrypted passwords, tokens, or keys, these secret identifiers hold immense value. Safeguarding them is absolutely crucial, and that brings us to the…
Are Your NHIs Truly Secure in the Cloud?
Is Your Organization Recognizing the Importance of NHI Security? The intricacies of cybersecurity have only just begun to unveil their complexity. Have you ever paused to ponder the security of your non-human identities (NHIs) within your cloud? NHIs, an often…
APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system
APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing reports by hand, users can create PDF and Excel files directly…
Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler
In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Serafin, CISO at Ecolab, discusses aligning security strategy with long-term business goals, building strong partnerships across the organization, and approaching third-party risk with agility. How do you define cyber risk within your organization’s…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-04-09 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 3:34 : Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition 3:7 : Navigating AI risks and rewards in cybersecurity 3:7 : Pharmacist accused of using webcams to spy on women in intimate moments at work,…
AI is challenging the geopolitical status quo
AI-powered cyberattacks are becoming powerful new weapons. Organizations need to act fast to close the gap between today’s defenses and tomorrow’s threats. These attacks are only going to grow. New data from Armis Labs shows that the threat of AI…
Adobe Patches 11 Critical ColdFusion Flaws Amid 30 Total Vulnerabilities Discovered
Adobe has released security updates to fix a fresh set of security flaws, including multiple critical-severity bugs in ColdFusion versions 2025, 2023 and 2021 that could result in arbitrary file read and code execution. Of the 30 flaws in the product,…
Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 121 security holes in its Windows operating systems and software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in the wild. Eleven of those flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning malware…
Navigating AI risks and rewards in cybersecurity
Robert Cottrill, Technology Director at digital transformation company ANS, explores the balance between the benefits of AI and the risks it poses to data security and privacy, particularly for large enterprises. With the UK Government ramping up investment through its…
Pharmacist accused of using webcams to spy on women in intimate moments at work, home
Lawsuit claims sick cyber-voyeurism went undetected for years, using hundreds of PCs, due to lax infosec A now-former pharmacist at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) has been accused of compromising the US healthcare organization’s IT systems to ogle…
CTEM + CREM: Aligning Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber threats evolve daily, and organizations need to move beyond traditional security approaches to stay ahead. That’s why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), a concept introduced by Gartner, has been gaining traction. CTEM isn’t just another cybersecurity buzzword; it’s a…