Organizations of all sizes face an unrelenting barrage of sophisticated cyber threats, from highly evolved ransomware strains and stealthy advanced persistent threats (APTs) to cunning social engineering campaigns—challenges that increasingly drive the adoption of MDR Services to enhance detection and…
What exactly is a GFCI outlet? 5 common household devices you shouldn’t plug into one
These trusted safety devices might feel inconvenient if used improperly, but they’re built to save lives. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: What exactly is a GFCI outlet? 5 common household devices you shouldn’t…
I swapped my PC for Lenovo’s SteamOS handheld – and don’t miss Windows at all
This version of the Legion Go S ditches Windows 11 for a lighter operating system specialized for gaming. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I swapped my PC for Lenovo’s SteamOS handheld – and…
Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in Firewall Management Platform
Cisco has released over 20 advisories as part of its August 2025 bundled publication for ASA, FMC and FTD products. The post Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in Firewall Management Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Cisco Warns of CVSS 10.0 FMC RADIUS Flaw Allowing Remote Code Execution
Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum-severity security flaw in Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2025-20265 (CVSS score: 10.0),…
Cisco Secure Firewall Snort 3 Vulnerability Enable DoS Attacks
A critical vulnerability discovered in Cisco’s Secure Firewall Threat Defense Software has been identified as CVE-2025-20217, posing significant risks to network security infrastructure worldwide. The vulnerability, affecting the Snort 3 Detection Engine, could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to launch denial…
5 quick ways to make your soundbar sound better than ever (and for free)
Your soundbar may already sound great, but a few easy tweaks can elevate its performance even further. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: 5 quick ways to make your soundbar sound better than ever…
New NFC-Driven PhantomCard Android Malware Attacking Banking Users
A sophisticated new Android malware dubbed PhantomCard has emerged from the shadows of Brazil’s cybercriminal underground, representing a significant evolution in mobile banking threats. This malicious application leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to create a seamless bridge between victims’…
New HTTP/2 MadeYouReset Vulnerability Enables Large-Scale DDoS Attacks
Security researchers have identified a new denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in HTTP/2 implementations, referred to as MadeYouReset (CVE-2025-8671). This discovery represents a notable escalation in the threats associated with web protocols. Publicly disclosed on August 13, 2025, this flaw allows attackers…
Threat Actors Attacking Windows Systems With New Multi-Stage Malware Framework PS1Bot
A sophisticated new malware campaign targeting Windows systems has emerged, employing a multi-stage framework dubbed “PS1Bot” that combines PowerShell and C# components to conduct extensive information theft operations. The malware represents a significant evolution in attack methodologies, utilizing modular architecture…
NFC fraud reappears, Canada government breach, Zoom’s critical flaw
New wave of NFC relay fraud, call hijacking, and root exploits in banking sector Canada’s House of Commons suffers cyberattack Zoom fixes critical Windows client flaw that could enable privilege escalation Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know…
Should UK.gov save money by looking for open source alternatives to Microsoft? You decide
As £9 billion MoU sparks debate about value for money, it’s time to have your say Register debate series It’s a lot of money, £9 billion ($12 billion). Especially for a government which finds itself — for whatever reason —…
How military leadership prepares veterans for cybersecurity success
In this Help Net Security interview, Warren O’Driscoll, Head of Security Practice at NTT DATA UK and Ireland, discusses how military leadership training equips veterans with the mindset, resilience, and strategic thinking needed to excel in cybersecurity. Drawing on habits…
HTTP/2 MadeYouReset Vulnerability Enables Massive DDoS Attacks
Security researchers have disclosed a critical vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol that could enable massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, potentially affecting millions of web servers worldwide. The flaw, dubbed “MadeYouReset” and assigned CVE-2025-8671, was publicly disclosed on August 13, 2025,…
Cyber insurance market shows early signs of maturity
The cyber insurance market is entering a new phase of evolution and showing early signs of maturity, according to recent research from Arctic Wolf. Brokers and carriers are taking on different but connected roles to help customers get policies. Brokers…
300 Million In Crypto Fraud Funds Frozen: Cybersecurity Today
Cyber Crime Crackdown: $300 Million in Crypto Frozen, FBI Accounts Hacked, and Critical Microsoft Patches Released In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers major recent events in cybercrime and cybersecurity. Over $300 million in cryptocurrency tied to…
Obot MCP Gateway: Open-source platform to securely manage the adoption of MCP servers
Obot MCP Gateway is a free, open-source gateway that enables IT organizations to securely manage and scale adoption of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. MCPs are becoming the standard for how AI agents interface with real-world systems. Without a control…
Cisco Secure Firewall Vulnerability Lets Attackers Execute Remote Shell Commands
Cisco has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center software that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute shell commands with elevated privileges. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20265, carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0 and…
Fighting fraud with AI: The new identity security playbook
In this Help Net Security video, Hal Lonas, CTO at Trulioo, talks about the rise of synthetic identity fraud and how it’s quickly becoming one of the biggest threats in financial crime. He breaks down how fraudsters are using generative…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-15 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 4:4 : New infosec products of the week: August 15, 2025 3:33 : Threat Actors Personalize Phishing Attacks With Advanced Tactics for Malware Delivery
Employees race to build custom AI apps despite security risks
The latest Netskope findings show a 50% increase in GenAI platform usage among enterprise end-users, driven by growing employee demand for tools to develop custom AI applications and agents. Top LLM interfaces by percentage in organizations (source: Netskope) Despite an…
Cisco Secure Firewall Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Inject Remote Shell Command Injection
Cisco has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands with high-level privileges remotely. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20265 and assigned the maximum CVSS score…
New infosec products of the week: August 15, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Brivo, Envoy, Prove, Rubrik, and Trellix. Rubrik Agent Rewind enables organizations to undo mistakes made by agentic AI Agent Rewind, powered by Predibase AI infrastructure,…
Threat Actors Personalize Phishing Attacks With Advanced Tactics for Malware Delivery
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging personalization tactics to enhance the effectiveness of their malware-delivery phishing campaigns, with threat actors customizing subject lines, attachment names, and embedded links to create a false sense of authenticity and urgency. This sophisticated approach represents a…