Storytelling is one of the most ancient and effective forms of human teaching. Just like prehistoric tales warned of the perils lurking in the wild, modern narratives can teach people about the perils lurking in cyberspace. We recently sat down…
Pig butchering scams are exploding
2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least US$9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is projected to rise to an all-time high of $12.4 billion as…
PostgreSQL Vulnerability Exploited Alongside BeyondTrust Zero-Day in Targeted Attacks
Threat actors who were behind the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products in December 2024 likely also exploited a previously unknown SQL injection flaw in PostgreSQL, according to findings from…
Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats
47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute. Third-party security incidents persist Notably, 64% of respondents say these types…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-14 06h : 2 posts
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WinZip Vulnerability Let Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed high-severity vulnerability in WinZip, tracked as CVE-2025-1240, enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by exploiting malformed 7Z archive files. The flaw, rated 7.8 on the CVSS scale, impacts WinZip 28.0 (Build 16022) and…
New infosec products of the week: February 14, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armor, EchoMark, Netwrix, Palo Alto Networks, and Socure. Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats Palo Alto Networks…
Hackers Actively Exploiting New PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks has released a patch for a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0108, affecting their PAN-OS software. GreyNoise has observed active exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass the authentication required by the…
Chinese spies suspected of ‘moonlighting’ as tawdry ransomware crooks
Some employees steal sticky notes, others ‘borrow’ malicious code A crew identified as a Chinese government-backed espionage group appears to have started moonlighting as a ransomware player – further evidence that lines are blurring between nation-state cyberspies and financially motivated…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 14th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9324, (Fri, Feb 14th)
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Storm-2372 conducts device code phishing campaign
Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center discovered an active and successful device code phishing campaign by a threat actor we track as Storm-2372. Our ongoing investigation indicates that this campaign has been active since August 2024 with the actor creating lures that…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-14 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 1:34 : The best free VPNs of 2025: Expert tested 1:34 : From Reactive to Predictive: Building Cyber Resilience for 2025 1:34 : A New Chapter in Cybersecurity Excellence: Nuspire Becomes PDI…
The best free VPNs of 2025: Expert tested
Finding a trustworthy free VPN can be a real challenge. We tested the best free VPNs that offer solid services without invading your privacy. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article:…
From Reactive to Predictive: Building Cyber Resilience for 2025
When you’re resilient to something, you don’t just endure; you adapt, recover, and emerge stronger. This idea is what should motivate companies to focus more on cyber resilience. It’s not enough to simply weather the storm of a cyberattack; true…
A New Chapter in Cybersecurity Excellence: Nuspire Becomes PDI Security & Network Solutions
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, transformation isn’t just about adaptation—it’s about strengthening capabilities to better serve and protect organizations worldwide. That’s why we’re excited to announce a transformative milestone: Nuspire’s integration into PDI Security & Network Solutions, set…
DEF CON 32 – MFT Malicious Fungible Tokens
Authors/Presenters: Mauro Eldritch, Cybelle Oliveira Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…
Salt Typhoon compromises telecom providers’ Cisco devices
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-14 00h : 1 posts
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IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-02-13
210 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : Meta To Show Marketplace Ads From Rival Ad Providers 21:32 : Microsoft Uncovers ‘BadPilot’ Campaign as Seashell Blizzard Targets US and UK 21:32 : The rising role of cloud-based SIEM…
Meta To Show Marketplace Ads From Rival Ad Providers
After huge fine, Meta launches ‘Facebook Marketplace Partner Program’ so rival service providers can list ads on Facebook Marketplace in EU This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta To Show Marketplace Ads From Rival…
Microsoft Uncovers ‘BadPilot’ Campaign as Seashell Blizzard Targets US and UK
Russian GRU-linked hackers exploit known software flaws to breach critical networks worldwide, targeting the United States and the… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Microsoft Uncovers ‘BadPilot’…
The rising role of cloud-based SIEM in MDR: What MSPs need to know
OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). The findings reveal not only what cybersecurity professionals are prioritizing but also how MSPs can better meet the evolving demands of their…
New Windows UI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild by Chinese APT Group
ClearSky Cyber Security has uncovered a user interface (UI) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that is currently being exploited by a sophisticated threat actor known as Mustang Panda, a group believed to be affiliated with Chinese state interests. The exploitation involves…
New Microsoft Windows GUI 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, identified by ClearSky Cyber Security, is reportedly being actively exploited by the Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Mustang Panda. The vulnerability, which affects the Windows Explorer graphical user interface (GUI), has…