Google’s Safe Browsing technology now ensures enhanced protection for over 1 billion Chrome users worldwide. Launched in 2005, Safe Browsing is a robust system designed to safeguard users from phishing, malware, scams, and other cyber threats. By leveraging advanced artificial…
DeepSeek-R1: A Smorgasbord of Security Risks
In the short time since its debut, DeepSeek has made waves in the AI industry, garnering praise as well as scrutiny. The model’s meteoric rise has fueled debate over its claimed efficiency, intellectual property worries, and its general reliability and…
Ransomware Payments Fall 35%
Ransomware payments decreased by 35.82% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, research from Chainalysis has revealed. The blockchain analytics company attributes much of this decrease to increased law enforcement actions, improved international collaboration, and a growing refusal of victims to pay. While,…
California students DOGE data privacy Lawsuit and sanctions on Russian Zservers
California Students File Lawsuit Against DOGE Over Data Privacy Concerns A group of students affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education has filed a lawsuit against the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), alleging the agency unlawfully accessed their…
Tactics to take up implied cyber threat hunting- proactive strategies to smartly thrwat hidden cyber risks
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, detecting and responding to threats has become more complex. One of the more advanced techniques gaining traction is implied cyber threat hunting. Unlike traditional threat hunting, which often involves reacting to known threats and…
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
The UK and the US have opted not to sign an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) at a global summit held in Paris. The declaration—endorsed by multiple countries including France, China, and India—commits to an “open,” “inclusive,” and “ethical”…
8Base: Vier Festnahmen und 17 Server in Deutschland beschlagnahmt
Strafverfolgungsbehörden aus 14 Ländern haben vier Anführer der Ransomware-Gruppe 8Base festgenommen. Weltweit hat die Gruppe hohe Lösegeldsummen erpresst. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: 8Base: Vier Festnahmen und 17 Server in Deutschland beschlagnahmt
“Passwort” Folge 25: Staatlich sanktionierte Schnüffelsoftware
Dieses Mal nehmen sich die Podcast-Hosts eines kontroversen Themas an: Unternehmen installieren über Sicherheitslücken Malware – und das in staatlichem Auftrag. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: “Passwort” Folge 25: Staatlich sanktionierte Schnüffelsoftware
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Der Workshop der Golem Karrierewelt bereitet IT-Sicherheitsprofis gezielt auf die Rolle als BSI-Vorfall-Experte im Cyber-Sicherheitsnetzwerk vor – inklusive praxisnaher Übungen und Fallstudien. Jetzt zum Aktionspreis. (Golem Karrierewelt, Sicherheitslücke) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen…
Critical Ivanti CSA Vulnerability Allows Attackers Remote Code Execution to Gain Restricted Access
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Ivanti Cloud Services Application (CSA), potentially allowing attackers to execute remote code and access restricted functionality. Ivanti has released an urgent security update to address the issues, tracked as CVE-2024-47908 and CVE-2024-11771,…
Ivanti Patches Critical Flaws in Connect Secure and Policy Secure – Update Now
Ivanti has released security updates to address multiple security flaws impacting Connect Secure (ICS), Policy Secure (IPS), and Cloud Services Application (CSA) that could be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution. The list of vulnerabilities is below – CVE-2024-38657 (CVSS…
Critical OpenSSL Vulnerability Let Attackers Launch Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
A high-severity security vulnerability (CVE-2024-12797) has been identified in OpenSSL, one of the most widely used cryptographic libraries. The flaw allows attackers to exploit a loophole in TLS and DTLS handshakes, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks on vulnerable connections. OpenSSL…
SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform
SysReptor is a customizable open-source penetration testing reporting platform built for pentesters, red teamers, and cybersecurity professionals. You can optimize your workflow by simplifying, automating, and personalizing your reports. “SysReptor is an easy-to-use tool for pentesters and simplifies pentest reporting.…
It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain
Organizations’ increasing reliance on third-party software and services has created an environment with more vulnerabilities and harder-to-detect risks. Attackers know they can increase efficiency and profitability by compromising the supply chain and are focusing their efforts accordingly. The commoditization of…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Edition
Microsoft today issued security updates to fix at least 56 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including two zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited. This article has been indexed from Krebs on Security Read the original…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-12 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:32 : This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel 4:32 : Product Update | Cloud Monitor + Content Filter 4:32 : Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies…
This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel
In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad surveillance. This article has been indexed from…
Product Update | Cloud Monitor + Content Filter
NEW! In Cloud Monitor: Policy Enhancements We’re thrilled to introduce our latest Cloud Monitor policy updates! We designed these enhancements to make it easier than ever for administrators to keep students safe and secure in the classroom. With smarter alerting…
Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies have no clue
The breaches and ransomware attacks of 2024 highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, demonstrating how third-party and fourth-party dependencies amplify risks across industries, according to a Black Kite report. Researchers revealed how silent breaches underscore the risk posed by unseen vulnerabilities in third-party…
CEOs must act now to embrace AI or risk falling behind
While 4 out of 5 CEOs recognize AI’s potential, many worry gaps in their understanding will impact strategic decisions, risking missed opportunities and falling behind competitors, according to Cisco. Yet, CEOs are not standing still. With support from IT leaders…
Linux X.509 Certificate-Based User Login Flaws Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
Three critical vulnerabilities have been identified in the PAM-PKCS#11 module, a widely used Linux-PAM login module that facilitates X.509 certificate-based user authentication. These vulnerabilities, cataloged under CVE-2025-24032, CVE-2025-24531, and CVE-2025-24031, pose significant risks by allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms,…
February’s Patch Tuesday sees Microsoft offer just 63 fixes
Don’t relax just yet: Redmond has made some certificate-handling changes that could trip unprepared admins Patch Tuesday Microsoft’s February patch collection is mercifully smaller than January’s mega-dump. But don’t get too relaxed – some deserve close attention, and other vendors…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9320, (Wed, Feb 12th)
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 12th, 2025…
An ontology for threats, cybercrime and digital forensic investigation on Smart City Infrastructure, (Wed, Feb 12th)
Blue teams have it hard – they maintain a watchful eye on whatever technology is deployed to detect threats, respond to incidents, perform digital forensics and reverse malware (or make malware happy!) when needed. Hopefully, no one has to handle…