As ransomware attacks gained popularity, hackers initially focused on encrypting entire databases and demanding ransom in exchange for decryption keys. However, recent trends suggest a shift in their tactics, with cybercriminals now more interested in stealing data rather than encrypting…
Can Passwordless Tactics Help Thwart Major Cyber Threats?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become an ongoing concern for organizations and individuals alike. As cyberattacks evolve in sophistication, one of the most significant vulnerabilities remains the traditional password-based authentication system. Passwords, once a cornerstone of online security, are…
GitVenom campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as fake GitHub projects
GitVenom malware campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as open-source projects on GitHub. Kaspersky researchers warn of a malware campaign, dubbed GitVenom, targeting GitHub users. The threat actors behind this campaign created hundreds of fake GitHub repositories with…
Anzeige: Cloud Governance strategisch planen und steuern
Strukturierte Cloud-Governance minimiert Risiken und steigert die Effizienz. Ein Workshop vermittelt, wie IT-Teams Strategien für Sicherheit, Compliance und Ressourcenmanagement in der Cloud erfolgreich implementieren. (Golem Karrierewelt, Internet) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel:…
US Employee Background Check Firm Hacked, 3 Million Records Exposed
DISA Global Solutions, a Houston-based provider of employee background checks and workplace safety services, disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident exposing the personal information of over 3.3 million individuals, including 15,198 Maine residents. The breach occurred on February 9, 2024, but was…
2,850+ Ivanti Connect Secure Devices Exposed to Potential Cyberattacks
A sweeping cybersecurity alert has emerged as researchers identify 2,850+ unpatched Ivanti Connect Secure devices worldwide, leaving organizations vulnerable to exploitation through the critical flaw designated CVE-2025-22467. The findings, published by cybersecurity watchdog Shadowserver Foundation, reveal systemic risks to virtual private network (VPN)…
Dalfox: Open-source XSS scanner
DalFox is an open-source tool for automating the detection of XSS vulnerabilities. With powerful testing capabilities and a wide range of features, it makes scanning, analyzing parameters, and verifying vulnerabilities faster and easier. “The uniqueness of Dalfox lies in its…
The compliance illusion: Why your company might be at risk despite passing audits
For many CISOs, compliance can feel like a necessary evil and a false sense of security. While frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS offer structured guidelines, they don’t automatically equate to strong cybersecurity. The challenge? Many organizations…
Have I Been Pwned Reports Huge Data Leak, Adds 284 Million Stolen Accounts
Cybersecurity service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has disclosed one of the largest data exposure events in its 11-year history, integrating 23 billion rows of stolen credentials from a malware operation dubbed “ALIEN TXTBASE.” The breach corpus contains 493 million unique website-email…
CISA Warns of Microsoft Partner Center Access Control Vulnerability Exploited in Wild
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent advisory on February 25, 2025, confirming that threat actors are actively exploiting a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft’s Partner Center platform (CVE-2024-49035). The improper access control flaw, which…
How enterprise leaders can secure and govern agentic AI
In this Help Net Security video, Nataraj Nagaratnam, an IBM Fellow and CTO for Cloud Security, discusses enterprises’ steps to lay a secure foundation for agentic AI deployments. Recent research from IBM and Morning Consult shows that 99% of developers…
CISA Adds Microsoft and Zimbra Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday placed two security flaws impacting Microsoft Partner Center and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities in…
50 World’s Best Cyber Security Companies – 2025
Cybersecurity companies are at the forefront of protecting digital systems, networks, and sensitive data from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, and other cyber threats. As technology continues to advance and the digital landscape expands, the importance of cybersecurity has grown exponentially.…
EFF to UK PM Starmer: Call Sisi to Free Alaa and Save Laila
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a public commitment on February 14 to Laila Soueif, the mother of Alaa Abd El Fattah, stating “I will do all…
Incoming deputy head of Homeland Security says CISA needs to be reined in
Plus: New figurehead of DOGE emerges and they aren’t called Elon During confirmation hearings in the US Senate Tuesday for the role of deputy director of the Dept of Homeland Security, the nominee Troy Edgar said CISA has had the…
[Guest Diary] Malware Source Servers: The Threat of Attackers Using Ephemeral Ports as Service Ports to Upload Data, (Wed, Feb 26th)
&#x26;#x5b;This is a Guest Diary by Robin Zaheer, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu Bachelor&#x26;#39;s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) program &#x26;#x5b;1].] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article:…
DEF CON 32 – Exploiting Bluetooth: From Your Car To The Bank Account$$
Authors/Presenters: Yso & Martin Strohmeier 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.…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9340, (Wed, Feb 26th)
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, February 26th, 2025…
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Wi-Fi When Traveling: 12 Ways to Get Internet While Traveling
Having no connection while on a trip can be problematic. Make sure you stay connected and safe while travelling abroad with these simple tips. The post Wi-Fi When Traveling: 12 Ways to Get Internet While Traveling appeared first on Panda…
Drug-screening biz DISA took a year to disclose security breach affecting millions
If there’s something nasty on your employment record, extortion scum could come calling DISA Global Solutions, a company that provides drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and other employee screening services, this week notified over 3.3 million people that their…
OpenAI drops Deep Research access to Plus users, heating up AI agent wars with DeepSeek and Claude
OpenAI expands its powerful Deep Research AI agent to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Education, and Enterprise users, intensifying competition with DeepSeek and Anthropic in the rapidly evolving AI research assistant market. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat…
Non-Human Identity Security in the Age of AI
It is not a coincidence that non-human identities (NHIs) have come into focus recently while AI-powered tools and autonomous agents are rapidly being adopted. In fact, this is partially what is driving the explosion of NHIs in the enterprise. This…
LockBit taunts FBI Director Kash Patel with alleged “Classified” leak threat
LockBit claims to have “classified information” for FBI Director Kash Patel that could “destroy” the agency if leaked. The ransomware gang LockBit sent a strange message to newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel, they offer alleged “classified information” that could…