Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in ‘horribly shortsighted’ decision Major Cybersecurity Vendors’ Credentials Found on Dark Web PowerSchool hacker claims they stole data of 62 million students Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, Vanta Do you know the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-23 09h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 8:2 : New Supply Chain Attack Targeting Chrome Extensions to Inject Malicious Code 8:2 : NSFOCUS Licensed for SOC and Pentest Service in Malaysia in Accordance with Cyber Security Act 2024 7:36…
New Supply Chain Attack Targeting Chrome Extensions to Inject Malicious Code
A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Chrome browser extensions has come to light, potentially compromising hundreds of thousands of users. The attack, which unfolded in December 2024, involved phishing campaigns aimed at extension developers and the injection of malicious code…
NSFOCUS Licensed for SOC and Pentest Service in Malaysia in Accordance with Cyber Security Act 2024
Santa Clara, Calif. January 23, 2025 – NSFOCUS, a global provider of intelligent hybrid security solutions, today announced that it has received two security service licenses from the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) of Malaysia, being one of the first…
Asus lets processor security fix slip out early, AMD confirms patch in progress
Answers on a postcard to what ‘Microcode Signature Verification Vulnerability’ might mean AMD has confirmed at least some of its microprocessors suffer a microcode-related security vulnerability, the existence of which accidentally emerged this month after a fix for the flaw…
Cisco Fixes Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in Meeting Management (CVSS 9.9)
Cisco has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Meeting Management that could permit a remote, authenticated attacker to gain administrator privileges on susceptible instances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20156, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out…
New Cookie Sandwich Technique Allows Stealing of HttpOnly cookies
A new attack technique known as the “cookie sandwich” has surfaced, raising significant concerns among cybersecurity professionals. This technique enables attackers to bypass the HttpOnly flag and access sensitive cookies, potentially exposing vulnerable applications to data theft and session hijacking.…
U.S. President Donald Trump granted a “full and unconditional pardon” to Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road creator
Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, creator of the notorious dark web, drug marketplace Silk Road , after 11 years in prison. Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, who was convicted in 2015 for narcotics and money-laundering conspiracy…
Anzeige: KI informationssicher implementieren – so geht’s
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die IT-Sicherheitslandschaft. Ein Intensivkurs vermittelt, wie KI-Technologien sicher implementiert und potenzielle Risiken proaktiv gemanagt werden können. (Golem Karrierewelt, KI) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anzeige: KI informationssicher implementieren –…
Connecting an LLM to Your Database Is Risky Business
Enterprises want it all, and they want it now – or at least within a few seconds. They want the benefits that GenAI can bring, like fast content and strategic advice based on data inputs. It’s not surprising that GenAI…
TRIPLESTRENGTH Hits Cloud for Cryptojacking, On-Premises Systems for Ransomware
Google on Wednesday shed light on a financially motivated threat actor named TRIPLESTRENGTH for its opportunistic targeting of cloud environments for cryptojacking and on-premise ransomware attacks. “This actor engaged in a variety of threat activity, including cryptocurrency mining operations on…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 23k+ Websites to Hacking
Researchers from Patchstack have warned that over 23,000 real estate websites using the popular RealHomes WordPress theme and its bundled Easy Real Estate plugin are exposed to critical security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities allow unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges, take over…
2025-01-21: Quick post for Koi Loader/Koi Stealer activity
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Defense strategies to counter escalating hybrid attacks
In this Help Net Security interview, Tomer Shloman, Sr. Security Researcher at Trellix, talks about attack attribution, outlines solutions for recognizing hybrid threats, and offers advice on how organizations can protect themselves against hybrid attacks. What are the most promising…
Cisco Warns of Meeting Management API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco has issued a critical advisory regarding a privilege escalation vulnerability in its Meeting Management REST API. The flaw tracked as CVE-2025-20156, allows a remote, authenticated attacker with low privileges to elevate their access to administrator-level control on affected devices, posing…
Can’t Start a Fire Without a Spark
Code Intelligence has started 2025 with a bang and captured the interest of the cybersecurity community by announcing ‘Spark,’ their new AI Test Agent, ahead of a launch party later this month. Influential AI-automated software testing company Code Intelligence has…
Prevent Data Breaches with Advanced IAM
Why is IAM Vital in Preventing Data Breaches? Identity and Access Management (IAM) stands at the forefront of effective cybersecurity strategies. Implementing advanced IAM holds the key to data breach prevention, providing a formidable line of defense against unauthorized access…
Is Your Automation Exposing Critical Data?
Is Automation Compromising Your Data Security? In modern business environments, how secure is your automation process? Alarmingly, many companies are unknowingly exposing critical data due to inadequate Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management practices. This emerging field is crucial to…
Empowering Teams with Secure API Management
Why is Secure API Management Essential for Team Empowerment? Is API management a critical aspect of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? It should be. APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are the engines that power today’s digital ecosystem. They enable systems to…
Web Cache Vulnerability Scanner: Open-source tool for detecting web cache poisoning
The Web Cache Vulnerability Scanner (WCVS) is an open-source command-line tool for detecting web cache poisoning and deception. The scanner, developed by Maximilian Hildebrand, offers extensive support for various web cache poisoning and deception techniques. It features a built-in crawler…
Mac Users Targeted: Fake Google Ads Exploit Homebrew in Malware Campaign
Homebrew, the popular open-source macOS and Linux package manager has become the latest victim of a malvertising campaign to distribute information-stealing malware. Security researcher Ryan Chenkie uncovered the scheme, which leverages fake Google ads to deliver malware that compromises user…
CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout
This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk management, and developing strategies to enhance their organization’s cybersecurity posture. CISOs don’t invest enough in code security…
Funding soars in a milestone year for Israeli cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security video, Or Salom, Analyst at YL Ventures, discusses the State of the Cyber Nation Report 2024. The report reveals resilience and growth in the Israeli cybersecurity industry, with total investments reaching $4 billion across 89…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-23 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 1:34 : Imperva Protects Against the Exploited CVEs in the Cleo Data Theft Attacks 1:18 : Oracle emits 603 patches, names one it wants you to worry about soon 1:18 : FBI/CISA…