A newly discovered vulnerability in the Windows Update Stack, tracked as CVE-2025-21204, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community after researchers revealed it could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges to SYSTEM level on targeted machines. The…
PoC Released for Critical Unauthenticated Erlang/OTP RCE Vulnerability
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Erlang/OTP’s SSH implementation (CVE-2025-32433) has now entered active exploit risk after researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) this week. The flaw, discovered by Fabian Bäumer, Marcus Brinkmann, Marcel Maehren, and Jörg Schwenk of…
Japan ’s FSA warns of unauthorized trades via stolen credentials from fake security firms’ sites
Japan ’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) warns of hundreds of millions in unauthorized trades linked to hacked brokerage accounts. Japan ’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) reported that the damage caused by unauthorized access to and transactions on internet trading services…
Microsoft Secures MSA Signing with Azure Confidential VMs Following Storm-0558 Breach
Microsoft on Monday announced that it has moved the Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure confidential virtual machines (VMs) and that it’s also in the process of migrating the Entra ID signing service as well. The disclosure comes about…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-04-22 09h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 7:3 : Angriffe auf Microsoft-NTLM-Authentifizierung beobachtet 6:32 : Introducing SaaS Breach Center | Grip 6:32 : CSI announces two AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions
WordPress: Angreifer können über Greenshift-Plug-in Schadcode hochladen
Potenziell sind 50.000 WordPress-Websites mit dem Greenshift-Plug-in für Schadcode-Attacken anfällig. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: WordPress: Angreifer können über Greenshift-Plug-in Schadcode hochladen
Detecting Multi-Stage Infection Chains Madness
During our daily tracking and analysis routine at Sekoia TDR team (Threat Detection & Research), we have been monitoring an attacker infrastructure internally called “Cloudflare tunnel infrastructure to deliver multiple RATs”. This infrastructure is used by several actors to host…
Fake Certificate Issued for Alibaba Cloud After SSL.com Validation Trick
A critical vulnerability in SSL.com’s domain validation process allowed unauthorized parties to fraudulently obtain TLS certificates for high-profile domains, including Alibaba Cloud’s aliyun.com, researchers revealed this week. The certificate authority (CA) has since revoked 11 improperly issued certificates, raising concerns about…
WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins Trigger Massive 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sprawling ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins to trigger over 1.4 billion fraudulent ad requests every day. Dubbed “Scallywag,” this scheme leverages customizable extensions to monetize digital piracy through a complex web of cashout domains, URL…
The Complete Guide to PAM Tools, Features, and Techniques
The post The Complete Guide to PAM Tools, Features, and Techniques appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: The Complete Guide to PAM Tools, Features, and Techniques
Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know
The post Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Heimdal Security Blog Read the original article: Privileged Accounts 101: Everything You Need to Know
StrikeReady Security Command Center v2 accelerates threat response
For years, security teams have operated in reactive mode, contending with siloed tools, fragmented intelligence, and a never-ending backlog of alerts. Traditional Security Operations platforms were supposed to unify data and streamline response—but they often introduced their own complexity, requiring heavy…
Attacken auf Microsofts NTLM-Authentifizierung in freier Wildbahn
Angreifer haben Microsoft-NTLM-Hashes abgegriffen und zur Authentifizierung missbraucht. Davor warnt etwa die CISA. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Attacken auf Microsofts NTLM-Authentifizierung in freier Wildbahn
Entra ID: Microsoft sperrt nach Logging-Panne Nutzer aus
Bei Entra ID sind Refresh-Token zahlreicher Nutzer versehentlich protokolliert worden. Aus Sicherheitsgründen hat Microsoft Betroffene ausgesperrt. (Cloud-Dienste, Microsoft) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Entra ID: Microsoft sperrt nach Logging-Panne Nutzer aus
MITRE Launches New D3FEND CAD Tool to Create Precise Cybersecurity Scenarios
MITRE has officially launched its innovative Cyber Attack-Defense (CAD) tool as part of the comprehensive D3FEND 1.0 release. This new tool enables security practitioners to create structured, detailed cybersecurity scenarios grounded in the D3FEND ontology, transforming how organizations model and…
Bridging the Gap – CISOs and CIOs Driving Tech-Driven Security
In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, the convergence of technology and security has never been more critical. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the roles of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have become increasingly intertwined. CISOs are…
The Psychology of Social Engineering – What Security Leaders Should Know
The Psychology of Social engineering is a persistent cybersecurity threat because it exploits the most unpredictable element: human behavior. Unlike technical exploits that attack system vulnerabilities, social engineering bypasses sophisticated defenses by manipulating people into breaking standard security procedures. Understanding…
BigID unveils AI Privacy Risk Posture Management
BigID launched AI Privacy Risk Posture Management to help organizations manage data privacy risks across the AI lifecycle. With automated assessments and actionable privacy controls, BigID empowers enterprises to govern AI responsibly while staying ahead of fast-evolving regulations. As AI…
Google OAuth abused, Japan’s trading scams, hijacking with Zoom
Google OAuth abused in DKIM replay attack Japan warns of sharp rise in unauthorized trading North Koreans hijacking Zoom’s Remote Control Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Security threats don’t clock out at 5 PM, but your analysts need…
Angriffe auf Microsoft-NTLM-Authentifizierung beobachtet
Angreifer haben Microsoft-NTLM-Hashes abgegriffen und zur Authentifizierung missbraucht. Davor warnt etwa die CISA. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Angriffe auf Microsoft-NTLM-Authentifizierung beobachtet
Introducing SaaS Breach Center | Grip
Detect and contain SaaS breaches quickly with Grip’s SaaS Breach center. The post Introducing SaaS Breach Center | Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Introducing SaaS Breach Center…
CSI announces two AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions
CSI launched its AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions: TruDetect and TruProtect. The solutions are powered by DATASEERS, a data-driven B2B SaaS company specialized in harnessing data, automating manual processes and providing real-time insight for risk, fraud, compliance and…
xorsearch.py: “Ad Hoc YARA Rules”, (Tue, Apr 22nd)
In diary entry “xorsearch.py: Searching With Regexes” I showed how one can let xorsearch.py generate a YARA rule with a given regular expression. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: xorsearch.py:…
Akira Ransomware shifts focus to SMBs
Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under the assumption that cybercriminals won’t target them, believing their data or systems lack the value to entice hackers. After all, these businesses often can’t afford the hefty ransoms that typically interest cyber…