Security comes down to trust. In DevOps and our applications, it really is a question of “should this entity be allowed to do that action?” In an earlier time in IT, we could assume that if something was inside a…
The ongoing evolution of the CIS Critical Security Controls
For decades, the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) have simplified enterprises’ efforts to strengthen their cybersecurity posture by prescribing prioritized security measures for defending against common cyber threats. In this article, we’ll review the story of the CIS Controls…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-09 09h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 7:33 : Ivanti Connect Secure: Angreifer attackieren kritische Sicherheitslücke 7:32 : Synology ActiveProtect boosts enterprise data protection 7:17 : E-Mails sind out: Phishing verstärkt über Suchmaschinen 7:15 : Information Stealer Masquerades as…
Ivanti Connect Secure: Angreifer attackieren kritische Sicherheitslücke
Ivanti warnt vor aktiven Angriffen auf Ivanti Secure Connect-Systeme. Durch Codeschmuggel können Netzwerke kompromittiert werden. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Ivanti Connect Secure: Angreifer attackieren kritische Sicherheitslücke
Synology ActiveProtect boosts enterprise data protection
Synology releases ActiveProtect, a new line of data protection appliances designed to provide enterprises a unified backup solution with simplicity, security and scalability. ActiveProtect integrates backup software, servers, and backup repositories into a seamless, unified platform. This streamlined solution enables…
E-Mails sind out: Phishing verstärkt über Suchmaschinen
Trotz Schulungen klicken mehr Mitarbeiter auf Phishing-Links. In E-Mails sind sie sich der Angriffe bewusst, bei der Suche im Netz sind sie weniger vorsichtig. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: E-Mails sind out: Phishing…
Information Stealer Masquerades as LDAPNightmare (CVE-2024-49113) PoC Exploit
Our blog entry discusses a fake PoC exploit for LDAPNightmare (CVE-2024-49113) that is being used to distribute information-stealing malware. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Information Stealer Masquerades as LDAPNightmare…
Palo Alto Networks Expedition Tool Vulnerability Let Attackers Access Cleartext Passwords
A series of serious vulnerabilities have been identified in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition migration tool, which could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including cleartext passwords and device configurations. The vulnerabilities, detailed in multiple Common Vulnerabilities and…
Mitigating Risks with Privileged Access Management
Why is Privileged Access Management Crucial for Risk Mitigation? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become a central issue. The complex landscape of digital transformation is precipitating increased attention towards effective Privileged Access Management (PAM). But what exactly is PAM? How…
Optimizing Cloud Security with Advanced Secrets Scanning
Why is Secrets Scanning Critical for Cloud Security? Have you ever considered how secrets scanning could be the vital ingredient your organization needs to optimize cloud security? As technology advances at a relentless pace, so do the threats and vulnerabilities…
Wireshark 4.4.3 Released: What’s New!
The Wireshark development team announced the release of Wireshark version 4.4.3, a critical update that brings several bug fixes and enhancements to this widely used network protocol analyzer. Renowned for its ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and educate users about network…
Ivanti 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in Wild-Patch Now
Ivanti released a critical security advisory addressing vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways products. This advisory reveals the existence of two significant vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-0282 and CVE-2025-0283, which have been exploited in the wild, necessitating immediate action…
VIPRE Security Shares Cybersecurity Trends for 2025
Last year saw increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats as malicious actors leveraged all forms of AI to create difficult-to-detect phishing attacks, deepfakes, and ransomware incidents. To counter these, organizations adopted AI-driven security solutions, including threat detection, automated incident response, and intelligent vulnerability…
Ivanti Warns of Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability in Connect Secure
Organizations are urged to act swiftly to address vulnerabilities impacting Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways by sticking to the latest guidance from the vendor. Ivanti has released a critical security update addressing these vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-0282…
Gravy Analytics data breach could put millions to data security risks
Gravy Analytics, a Virginia-based company whose name has no connection to the actual meaning of “gravy,” has recently found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The firm, known for its location data services, has been hit by…
State-aligned APT groups are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone
The blurring of lines between cybercrime and state-sponsored attacks underscores the increasingly fluid and multifaceted nature of today’s cyberthreats This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: State-aligned APT groups are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s…
Japanese police claim China ran five-year cyberattack campaign targeting local orgs
‘MirrorFace’ group found ways to run malware in the Windows sandbox, which is worrying Japan’s National Police Agency and Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity have confirmed third party reports of attacks on local orgs by publishing details…
Sara: Open-source RouterOS security inspector
Sara is an open-source tool designed to analyze RouterOS configurations and identify security vulnerabilities on MikroTik hardware. Sara’s main feature is using regular expressions as the primary analysis mechanism. This allows you to quickly and accurately process RouterOS configuration text…
GitLab CISO on proactive monitoring and metrics for DevSecOps success
In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Lemos, CISO at GitLab, talks about the shift from DevOps to DevSecOps, focusing on the complexity of building systems and integrating security tools. He shares tips for maintaining development speed, fostering collaboration, and…
Ivanti Flaw CVE-2025-0282 Actively Exploited, Impacts Connect Secure and Policy Secure
Ivanti is warning that a critical security flaw impacting Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways has come under active exploitation in the wild beginning mid-December 2024. The security vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-0282 (CVSS score: 9.0), a stack-based…
Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Routers
Researchers observed the Gayfemboy botnet in early 2024 as a basic Mirai variant. Still, the botnet rapidly evolved through iterative development, including UPX polymorphic packing, integrating N-day vulnerabilities, and ultimately leveraging a 0-day vulnerability in Four-Faith industrial routers. By November…
Researchers Reveal Exploitation Techniques of North Korean Kimsuky APT Group
Since 2013, the advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Kimsuky, which the North Korean government sponsors, has been actively conducting cyber espionage operations. It employs advanced malware, spearphishing, and social engineering tactics to infiltrate target networks and exfiltrate sensitive data,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-09 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 4:32 : Japanese Police claim China ran five-year cyberattack campaign targeting local orgs 4:32 : What Makes You… You? A Philosophical Take on Non-Human Identity 4:32 : Cybersecurity in 2025: Global conflict,…
Japanese Police claim China ran five-year cyberattack campaign targeting local orgs
‘MirrorFace’ group found ways to run malware in the Windows sandbox, which is worrying Japan’s National Police Agency and Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity have confirmed third party reports of attacks on local orgs by publishing details…