The cybersecurity industry has long treated patching as the gold standard for vulnerability management. It is the cornerstone of compliance frameworks, a key metric for security performance, and often the first response to a newly discovered vulnerability. But patching alone…
OpenSSL 3.1.2: FIPS 140-3 Validated
The OpenSSL Corporation is pleased to announce that OpenSSL version 3.1.2 has achieved FIPS 140-3 validation, signifying its compliance with the rigorous cryptographic module security requirements set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This accomplishment marks…
Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet
Using AI can be a great tool for adversarial engineering. This was just a bit of fun to see if it was possible todo and to learn more about automation but also proving you cannot trust git commit history nor…
SCADA Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Cause DoS and Gain Elevated Privileges
A recent security assessment by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in the ICONICS Suite, a widely used Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. These vulnerabilities, identified in versions 10.97.2 and earlier for Microsoft Windows, pose…
Blind Eagle Hackers Exploit Google Drive, Dropbox & GitHub to Evade Security Measures
In a recent cyber campaign, the notorious threat actor group Blind Eagle, also known as APT-C-36, has been leveraging trusted cloud platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, and Bitbucket to distribute malware and evade traditional security defenses. This sophisticated approach…
AI Becomes a Powerful Weapon for Cybercriminals to Launch Attacks at High Speed
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potent tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals, enabling them to execute attacks with unprecedented speed, precision, and scale. The integration of AI in cybercrime is transforming the landscape of digital threats, making traditional…
AI-Generated Fake GitHub Repositories Steal Login Credentials
A concerning cybersecurity threat has emerged with the discovery of AI-generated fake GitHub repositories designed to distribute malware, including the notorious SmartLoader and Lumma Stealer. These malicious repositories, crafted to appear legitimate, exploit GitHub’s trusted reputation to deceive users into…
Google Warns Chromecast Owners Against Factory Reset
Google has issued a warning to Chromecast owners regarding the potential risks of performing a factory reset on their devices. This advisory comes as users have reported complications with device authentication after restoring their Chromecasts to factory settings. The warning…
When you should use a VPN – and when you shouldn’t
Using a VPN 24/7 isn’t always the best idea. Here’s why. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: When you should use a VPN – and when you shouldn’t
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works. This article has been indexed from…
Sony Removes 75,000 Deepfake Items, Highlighting a Growing Problem
Sony Music told UK regulators that it had to remove more than 75,000 deepfake songs and other material, the latest example of the burgeoning problem of AI-generated false videos, images, and sound that threaten everything from national security to business…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-11 15h : 17 posts
17 posts were published in the last hour 13:34 : [UPDATE] [hoch] Squid: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service 13:32 : Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet 13:32 : Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report 13:32 : Meta Tests First…
[UPDATE] [hoch] Squid: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Squid ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [UPDATE] [hoch] Squid: Schwachstelle ermöglicht…
Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet
Using AI can be a great tool for adversarial engineering. This was just a bit of fun to see if it was possible todo and to learn more about automation but also proving you cannot trust git commit history nor…
Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report
Russia media report that the Telegram app is blocked in two regions over concerns it “could be used by enemies” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report
Meta Tests First In-house Chip To Train AI Systems
Bad news for Nvidia? Facebook owner Meta has reportedly begun testing its first in-house chip for training AI systems This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Tests First In-house Chip To Train AI Systems
SMS Scam Uses Elon Musk’s Name to Sell Fake Energy Devices to US Users
Fake Elon Musk endorsements are used in SMS campaigns to sell bogus energy-saving devices. Learn how to spot… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: SMS Scam…
New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches
The New York Attorney General sued National General and its parent company Allstate over two data breaches. The post New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Ballista Botnet Exploits Unpatched TP-Link Vulnerability, Infects Over 6,000 Devices
Unpatched TP-Link Archer routers have become the target of a new botnet campaign dubbed Ballista, according to new findings from the Cato CTRL team. “The botnet exploits a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers (CVE-2023-1389) to spread…
[NEU] [hoch] Fleet: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Fleet ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [NEU] [hoch] Fleet: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
[UPDATE] [hoch] Rsync: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Rsync ausnutzen, um vertrauliche Informationen preiszugeben, sich erhöhte Rechte zu verschaffen und Daten zu manipulieren. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [UPDATE]…
[UPDATE] [mittel] Squid: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Squid ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [UPDATE] [mittel] Squid: Schwachstelle ermöglicht…
Navigating AI 🤝 Fighting Skynet
Using AI can be a great tool for adversarial engineering. This was just a bit of fun to see if it was possible todo and to learn more about automation but also proving you cannot trust git commit history nor…
PoC Released for SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Exposing Passwords
A Proof-of-Concept (PoC) has been released for a significant vulnerability discovered in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, exposing encrypted passwords and other sensitive data. This vulnerability arises from the predictable encryption keys used in the application and the misuse of AES-GCM…