Sicherheit kann studiert werden und Nachwuchs wird dringend gebraucht. An Fachkräften mangelt es und die Bedrohungslage hat sich verändert. Prof. Dr. Karsten Loer von der HAW Hamburg erläutert im Interview, wie Sicherheit studiert werden kann und welche Zukunftschancen auf Absolventen…
Ivanti schließt Lücken in Application Control Engine, Avalanche und EPM
Ivanti hat Sicherheitsupdates für Application Control Engine, Avalanche und EPM veröffentlicht. Sie bessern teils kritische Lecks aus. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Ivanti schließt Lücken in Application Control Engine, Avalanche und EPM
Windows 10 und 11: Microsoft verwirrt Nutzer mit Bitlocker-Bug
Auf einigen Windows-Geräten mit aktivierter Bitlocker-Verschlüsselung erscheint eine unerwartete Meldung. Microsoft untersucht das Problem. (Windows, Microsoft) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Windows 10 und 11: Microsoft verwirrt Nutzer mit Bitlocker-Bug
W3 Total Cache Plugin Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.8.1. This critical flaw cataloged as CVE-2024-12365, has a CVSS score of 8.5, categorizing it as a high-severity…
Infectious Prompt Injection Attacks on Multi-Agent AI Systems
LLMs are becoming very powerful and reliable, and multi-agent systems — multiple LLMs having a major impact tackling complex tasks — are upon us, for better and worse. The post Infectious Prompt Injection Attacks on Multi-Agent AI Systems appeared first…
Researcher Uncovers Critical Flaws in Multiple Versions of Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Ivanti has rolled out security updates to address several security flaws impacting Avalanche, Application Control Engine, and Endpoint Manager (EPM), including four critical bugs that could lead to information disclosure. All the four critical security flaws, rated 9.8 out of…
Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised endpoints and then leveraged this access to deploy the RansomHub ransomware throughout the target network. According to GuidePoint Security,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-16 09h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 7:38 : Veeam Azure Backup Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Utilize SSRF & Send Unauthorized Requests 7:12 : heise-Angebot: heise security Webinar: Praktische Security in Windows-Netzen – Tiering und PAWs 7:12 : Windows-Update-Probleme:…
Veeam Azure Backup Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Utilize SSRF & Send Unauthorized Requests
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure, specifically referenced as CVE-2025-23082. Discovered during internal testing, this security flaw could allow an attacker to exploit Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities to send unauthorized requests originating from…
heise-Angebot: heise security Webinar: Praktische Security in Windows-Netzen – Tiering und PAWs
Wer ein Active Directory betreibt, sollte Ebenen trennen und gesicherte Admin-Workstations nutzen. Dieses Webinar gibt praktische Hilfe bei der Umsetzung. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: heise security Webinar: Praktische Security in Windows-Netzen…
Windows-Update-Probleme: Rollback bei installiertem Citrix-Agent
Die Windows-Updates aus dem Januar lassen sich auf Systemen mit Citrix-Agent nicht installieren. Gegenmaßnahmen helfen dem ab. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Windows-Update-Probleme: Rollback bei installiertem Citrix-Agent
Bundeskabinett: Bundeswehr erhält neue Befugnisse zur Drohnenabwehr
Eine Änderung des Luftsicherheitsgesetzes ermöglicht es der Bundeswehr künftig, bei Bedrohungen durch unbemannte Flugobjekte direkt einzugreifen. (Bundeswehr, Politik) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Bundeskabinett: Bundeswehr erhält neue Befugnisse zur Drohnenabwehr
Microsoft Patches Outlook Zero-Click RCE Exploited Via Email – Patch Now!
Microsoft issued a critical security patch addressing a newly discovered vulnerability in Outlook, designated as CVE-2025-21298. This flaw, characterized as a zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, poses a significant risk to users by potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary…
North Korea targeting software developers with Malware
Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective believed to be funded by North Korea’s government, is now shifting its focus to target software developers and freelancers through malware campaigns. Their strategy is straightforward: they aim to deceive victims and infiltrate their…
CISA Released Guide to Microsoft Expanded Cloud Playbook
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the “Microsoft Expanded Cloud Logs Implementation Playbook.” This guide is geared towards enabling organizations to effectively utilize the new logging capabilities introduced in Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard), enhancing their ability to…
Apple Announces Information Security Internship For Students – Apply Now
Apple Inc. has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated Information Security Internship, aimed at students eager to dive into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring professionals looking to enhance their skills within one of…
O’Reilly 2025 Tech Trends: AI Skills Surge as Security Takes Center Stage
The 2025 technology landscape reveals a year of seismic shifts driven by surging interest in AI and an intensified focus on cybersecurity governance. Insights from the latest O’Reilly 2025 Technology Trends Report shed light on these pivotal changes shaping the…
DOJ, FBI Dismantle Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers in Global Operation
In an international effort, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have successfully eliminated a sophisticated malware threat known as “PlugX” from over 4,200 computers across the United States. The malware, used by bad…
Critical Infrastructure Embraces CISA CyHy Service
Critical infrastructure organization enrollment in CISA’s Cyber Hygiene (CyHy) service surged 201% between 1 August 2022, and 31 August 2024, a new report released by the US cybersecurity agency has revealed. The CISA CyHy service is a suite of free…
A humble proposal: The InfoSec CIA triad should be expanded
The inconsistent and incomplete definitions of essential properties in information security create confusion within the InfoSec community, gaps in security controls, and may elevate the costs of incidents. In this article, I will analyze the CIA triad, point out its…
How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions
Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can tailor their presentations to the board, aligning security…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-16 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:32 : UK Government Seeking to ‘Turbocharge’ Growth Through AI 4:32 : RansomHub Affiliates Exploit AI-Generated Python Backdoor in Advanced Cyberattacks 4:32 : Critical vulnerabilities remain unresolved due to prioritization gaps
UK Government Seeking to ‘Turbocharge’ Growth Through AI
Earlier this week, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer released a statement and made a subsequent speech unveiling and endorsing his government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan (AOAP). He declared Artificial intelligence (AI) to be “the defining opportunity of our generation” foreshadowing…
RansomHub Affiliates Exploit AI-Generated Python Backdoor in Advanced Cyberattacks
A sophisticated Python-based backdoor, potentially developed using AI, has been identified as a critical tool for RansomHub affiliates to infiltrate and maintain access to compromised networks. The discovery, made by Andrew Nelson, Principal Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Consultant…