A ransomware attack has compelled UK Brit, a prominent British high school, to close its doors to students for two days, specifically Monday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision follows an incident that occurred on Friday, January…
Feel Reassured with Robust Machine Identity Protocols
Why Are Machine Identity Protocols Crucial for Robust Security Measures? Imagine opening your virtual “front door,” only to find unknown software entities exploring your data terrain. Chilling, isn’t it? Well, that’s where Machine Identity Protocols step in. They act as…
Getting Better: Advances in Secrets Rotation Tech
Why is Secrets Rotation Technology Crucial in the Data Security Landscape? The safety of sensitive information matters more than ever. With the proliferation of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and a marked increase in cyber threats, the management of these identities is…
Staying Ahead: Key Cloud-Native Security Practices
Can Effective Non-Human Identities and Secrets Management Bolster Your Cloud-Native Security Practices? The revolution in technology has seen a significant shift in business operations, with many organizations adopting cloud-native applications. These applications offer various benefits, including scalability, versatility, and cost-efficiency.…
OpenVPN Easy-rsa Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Bruteforce Private CA key
A significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-13454, has been discovered in the OpenVPN Easy-RSA tool, specifically affecting versions from 3.0.5 to 3.2.0 that utilize OpenSSL 3. This flaw pertains to the incorrect encryption of password-protected Certificate Authority (CA) private keys…
PoC Exploit Released for TP-Link Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-54887)
A serious code execution vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WR940N router, identified as CVE-2024-54887, has become the focus of intense scrutiny following the release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device remotely…
PNGPlug Loader Delivers ValleyRAT Malware Through Fake Software Installers
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a series of cyber attacks that have targeted Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China with a known malware called ValleyRAT. The attacks leverage a multi-stage loader dubbed PNGPlug to deliver the…
Ransomware attack shuts Britain High School
A recent ransomware attack has caused Blacon High School, located on the outskirts of Chester, to close temporarily. Initially, the school planned to reopen after two days of closure, on January 19, 2025, but recent developments indicate that the shutdown…
Traits to look out for in Cyber threat intelligence software
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, requiring organizations to adopt advanced security measures to protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) software plays a pivotal role in detecting, analyzing, and responding…
Vim Command Line Text Editor Segmentation Vulnerability Patched
Christian Brabandt, a prominent figure in the Vim community, announced the patching of a medium-severity segmentation fault vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-24014. The vulnerability, discovered in versions of Vim before 9.1.1043, could potentially be exploited during silent Ex mode operations, which are…
CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests for Fraudulent Security Audits
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of ongoing attempts by unknown threat actors to impersonate the cybersecurity agency by sending AnyDesk connection requests. The AnyDesk requests claim to be for conducting an audit to assess the…
Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving
We’ve entered a new era where verification must come before trust, and for good reason. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the trends getting a fresh reboot in 2025 is the “scam yourself” attacks. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill…
Fleet: Open-source platform for IT and security teams
Fleet is an open-source platform for IT and security teams managing thousands of computers. It’s designed to work seamlessly with APIs, GitOps, webhooks, and YAML configurations. Fleet provides a single platform to secure and maintain all computing devices over the…
Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats
In this Help Net Security, Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Operations at Bitdefender, discusses how technologies like AI, quantum computing, and IoT are reshaping cybersecurity. He shares his perspective on the new threats these advancements bring and offers practical advice…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-21 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:9 : Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 21, 2025
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 21, 2025
CISO Sempra Infrastructure | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will develop and implement a robust information security strategy and program that aligns with the organization’s objectives and regulatory requirements. Assess and manage cybersecurity risks…
Banks must keep ahead of risks and reap AI rewards
AI has transformed banking across APAC. But is this transformation secure? Partner Content The banking industry in Asia Pacific (APAC) is thriving, with strong financial performance underpinning its technological ambitions.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-21 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 2:4 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9288, (Tue, Jan 21st) 1:7 : Ciso Guide To Password Security – How to Implement and Automate Key Elements of NIST 800-63B 1:7…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9288, (Tue, Jan 21st)
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Ciso Guide To Password Security – How to Implement and Automate Key Elements of NIST 800-63B
Introduction to Password Security Password security has seen dramatic shifts driven by the escalation of cyber threats and advancements in technology. Initially, simple passwords sufficed, but as cyberattacks evolved in complexity so did the need for robust password strategies. The…
AI Workloads and High Availability Clustering – Building Resilient IT Environments
Every day, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more a part of our modern IT systems – fueling innovation across industries. But, for AI to succeed there is one thing that is essential – high availability or HA (ok,…
HPE is investigating IntelBroker’s claims of the company hack
HPE is probing claims by the threat actor IntelBroker who is offering to sell alleged stolen source code and data from the company. Last week, the notorious threat actor IntelBroker announced on a popular cybercrime forum the sale of data…
Esperts found new DoNot Team APT group’s Android malware
Researchers linked the threat actor DoNot Team to a new Android malware that was employed in highly targeted cyber attacks. CYFIRMA researchers linked a recently discovered Android malware to the Indian APT group known as DoNot Team. The Donot Team (aka…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Individual, Company for Data Breaches
The U.S. Treasury sanction a Chinese bad actor for participating in the hack of the agency’s networks and a Chinese for its involvement with Salt Typhoon’s attacks on U.S. telecoms. Meanwhile, the FCC calls for stronger cybersecurity measures for ISPs.…