In today’s world, more employees work from home, coffee shops, or satellite offices than ever before. While remote access tools like VPNs have kept us connected, they’re increasingly easy for network gatekeepers to spot—and sometimes block or slow down. Enter…
Google Gemini Introduces Built-In Image Editing in App
Google has integrated advanced AI-powered image editing tools directly into its Gemini app, enabling users to manipulate both AI-generated and uploaded images through text prompts. The update, which began rolling out globally on May 5, 2025, introduces multi-step editing workflows,…
What a future without CVEs means for cyber defense
The importance of the MITRE-run Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program shouldn’t be understated. For 25 years, it has acted as the point of reference for cybersecurity professionals to understand and mitigate security flaws. By providing a standardized method for…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-06 09h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 7:2 : Smishing on a Massive Scale: ‘Panda Shop’ Chinese Carding Syndicate 7:2 : Over 1,200 SAP Instances Exposed to Critical Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild 6:32 : Python InfoStealer with Embedded…
Why Modern Businesses Need Cyber Threat Intelligence
Every seasoned professional knows that effective cybersecurity rests on knowledge. You cannot counter attacks unless you know how they work and what they target. That’s why enterprises rely on cyber threat intelligence that delivers essential insights to power their security…
New GPOHound Tool Analyzes Active Directory GPOs for Escalation Risks
Security researchers have released GPOHound, a powerful open-source tool designed to analyze Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory environments for misconfigurations and privilege escalation risks. Developed by cybersecurity firm Cogiceo, the tool automates the detection of insecure settings like exposed…
Threat Actor Bypass SentinelOne EDR to Deploy Babuk Ransomware
A sophisticated new attack method that disables endpoint security protection has been identified by security researchers, enabling threat actors to deploy ransomware undetected. The technique, dubbed “Bring Your Own Installer,” was recently discovered by Aon’s Stroz Friedberg Incident Response team…
UDP Vulnerability in Windows Deployment Services Allows 0-Click System Crashes
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) allows attackers to remotely crash servers with zero user interaction or authentication. The flaw, which targets the UDP-based TFTP service at the WDS, could allow even low-skilled attackers to paralyze…
PCI Compliance Is Not Just A Checkbox It’s A Live-Fire Security Test
Most executives still treat PCI DSS like paperwork something to file away after a quarterly scan. But that mindset is dangerous. PCI compliance isn’t just a checklist it’s a survival test. Every rule in PCI exists because someone got breached.…
Update ASAP: Google Fixes Android Flaw (CVE-2025-27363) Exploited by Attackers
Google has released its monthly security updates for Android with fixes for 46 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score: 8.1), a high-severity flaw in…
Signal App Used by Trump Associate Targeted in Security Breach
A major security scare has erupted in Washington after reports emerged that a Trump associate was using an unofficial version of the secure messaging platform Signal-an application that was subsequently targeted in a data breach, according to a Sunday report…
RSA helps organizations secure passwordless environments
RSA announced cybersecurity innovations that defend organizations against the next wave of AI powered identity attacks, including IT Help Desk bypasses, malware, social engineering, and other threats. These advancements are especially critical for organizations implementing passwordless strategies. Among the highlights…
Signal clones, easyjson warning, UK retail hacker
Signal clone gets hacked Sounding the alarm on easyjson Ransomware group takes credit for UK retail attacks Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from…
Smishing on a Massive Scale: ‘Panda Shop’ Chinese Carding Syndicate
Resecurity found a new smishing kit called ‘Panda Shop,’ mimicking Smishing Triad tactics with improved features and new templates. Resecurity (USA) was the first company to identify the Smishing Triad, a group of Chinese cybercriminals targeting consumers across the globe.…
Over 1,200 SAP Instances Exposed to Critical Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Security researchers have issued a warning about a severe vulnerability affecting SAP systems, with over 1,200 instances potentially exposed to remote exploitation. This comes after SAP disclosed a critical flaw in the NetWeaver Visual Composer’s Metadata Uploader earlier this…
Python InfoStealer with Embedded Phishing Webserver, (Tue, May 6th)
Infostealers are everywhere for a while now. If this kind of malware is not aggressive, their impact can be much more impacting to the victim. Attackers need always more and more data to be sold or reused in deeper scenarios.…
Critical Microsoft 0-Click Telnet Vulnerability Enables Credential Theft Without User Action
A critical vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe), enabling attackers to steal Windows credentials from unsuspecting users, even without interaction in certain network scenarios. Security researchers warn that this “zero-click” flaw could be readily exploited in corporate…
Windows Deployment Services Hit by 0-Click UDP Flaw Leading to System Failures
A newly discovered pre-authentication denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) exposes enterprise networks to instant system crashes via malicious UDP packets. Dubbed a “0-click” flaw, attackers can exploit it remotely without user interaction, draining server memory until critical services…
CISA Issues Alert on Langflow Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in Langflow, a popular open-source framework for building language model applications. Tracked as CVE-2025-3248, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code remotely, posing…
New T1555.003 Technique Let Attackers Steal Passwords From Web Browsers
A sophisticated credential theft technique, identified as T1555.003 in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide. This technique enables adversaries to extract usernames and passwords directly from web browsers, which commonly store these credentials…
RSAC 2025: The Unprecedented Evolution of Cybersecurity
At RSAC 2025, the cybersecurity landscape underwent a seismic shift. This analysis reveals how autonomous AI agents, deepfake technologies, and quantum threats are forcing enterprises to fundamentally rethink security frameworks—and why yesterday’s models won’t protect tomorrow’s assets. The post RSAC…
What it really takes to build a resilient cyber program
In this Help Net Security interview, Dylan Owen, CISO at Nightwing, talks about what it really takes to build an effective defense: choosing the right frameworks, setting up processes, and getting everyone on the same page. Drawing on both military…
Google Fixes Actively Exploited Android System Flaw in May 2025 Security Update
Google has released its monthly security updates for Android with fixes for 46 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score: 8.1), a high-severity flaw in…
How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks
Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly what makes them so effective. These threats rely on psychological…
Critical Langflow Flaw Added to CISA KEV List Amid Ongoing Exploitation Evidence
A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting the open-source Langflow platform has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-3248,…
Key tips to stay safe from deepfake and AI threats
In this Help Net Security video, Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard, talks about how to protect yourself from deepfake and AI threats, which are getting harder to spot and easier to launch. Attackers can clone your voice or face, steal…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-06 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 6, 2025 3:55 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9438, (Tue, May 6th) 3:55 : New Chimera Malware Emerges, Using AI to…