Identity-based attacks have become the path of least resistance and it is the responsibility of all organizations to shore up their defenses to mitigate these threats. The post I Hacked (Logged) In Through The Front Door appeared first on Security…
Politically Motivated Hacktivist Stole Data of 2.5 Million Columbia University Students And Employees
In a targeted cyberattack that investigators suspect was politically motivated, a seasoned “hacktivist” allegedly acquired private data from over two million Columbia University students, applicants, and staff. The savvy hacktivist stole social security numbers, citizenship status, university-issued ID numbers,…
Newly Found AMD Processor Flaws Raise Concerns, Though Risk Remains Low
In a recent security advisory, chipmaker AMD has confirmed the discovery of four new vulnerabilities in its processors. These issues are related to a type of side-channel attack, similar in nature to the well-known Spectre and Meltdown bugs that were…
Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries
To help protect and inform customers, Microsoft highlights protection coverage across the Microsoft Defender security ecosystem to protect against threat actors like Octo Tempest. The post Protecting customers from Octo Tempest attacks across multiple industries appeared first on Microsoft Security…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
We are honored to be recognized once again as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms—our sixth consecutive time. Microsoft was recognized for its completeness of vision and ability to execute, which we believe underscores…
Machine unlearning gets a practical privacy upgrade
Machine learning models are everywhere now, from chatbots to credit scoring tools, and they carry traces of the data they were trained on. When someone asks to have their personal data erased under laws like the GDPR, their data also…
What a mature OT security program looks like in practice
In this Help Net Security interview, Cindy Segond von Banchet CC, Cybersecurity Lead at Yokogawa Europe, shares her insights on what defines a sustainable OT security program. She outlines the key differences between short-term fixes and long-term resilience, and discusses…
Akeyless SecretlessAI protects machine-to-machine communication
Akeyless has launched Akeyless SecretlessAI, a solution purpose-built to secure AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, these autonomous systems are increasingly entrusted with accessing sensitive data, APIs, and internal tools to fulfill their…
Legit Security delivers automated security reviews for AppSec and development teams
Legit Security announced enhanced capabilities for significant code change and workflow orchestration within its platform. These capabilities provide insight into changes in code, configuration, or infrastructure that can impact an application’s security or compliance posture. With visibility into where everyday…
Socure Workforce Verification detects manipulated or fabricated identities
Socure launched Workforce Verification solution to address the growing threat of employee fraud. Socure’s Workforce Verification adapts its enterprise-grade identity verification and fraud prevention specific to hiring workflows, detecting manipulated or fabricated identities before they enter organizations and addressing workforce…
Hackers Leverage Microsoft Teams to Spread Matanbuchus 3.0 Malware to Targeted Firms
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new variant of a known malware loader called Matanbuchus that packs in significant features to enhance its stealth and evade detection. Matanbuchus is the name given to a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offering that can act as…
Cisco Warns of Critical ISE Flaw Allowing Unauthenticated Attackers to Execute Root Code
Cisco has disclosed a new maximum-severity security vulnerability impacting Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could permit an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system with elevated privileges. Tracked as CVE-2025-20337,…
Chinese Hackers Target Taiwan’s Semiconductor Sector with Cobalt Strike, Custom Backdoors
The Taiwanese semiconductor industry has become the target of spear-phishing campaigns undertaken by three Chinese state-sponsored threat actors. “Targets of these campaigns ranged from organizations involved in the manufacturing, design, and testing of semiconductors and integrated circuits, wider equipment and…
Pro-Russian Cybercrime Network Demolished in Operation Eastwood
A Europol coordinated operation has taken down key infrastructure used by pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), as well as a number of arrests This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Pro-Russian Cybercrime Network Demolished in Operation Eastwood
SquidLoader Malware Campaign Targets Hong Kong Financial Sector
A new malware campaign targeting Hong Kong finance has been identified, featuring SquidLoader to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: SquidLoader Malware Campaign Targets Hong Kong Financial Sector
Most European Financial Firms Still Lagging on DORA Compliance
A Veeam survey found that 96% of financial services organizations believe their current levels of data resilience falls short of DORA compliance, citing major challenges This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Most European Financial Firms…
US Data Breaches Head for Another Record Year After 11% Surge
There were 1732 publicly reported US data breaches in the first half of 2025, according to the latest ITRC report This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Data Breaches Head for Another Record Year After…
Google’s AI tool finds bugs, Europol disrupts hacktivist group, SquidLoader targets Hong Kong
Google says ‘Big Sleep’ AI tool found bug hackers planned to use Google fixes actively exploited sandbox escape zero day in Chrome China’s cyber sector amplifies Beijing’s hacking of U.S. targets Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a…
AWS successfully completes CCAG 2024 pooled audit with European financial institutions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed its annual Collaborative Cloud Audit Group (CCAG) audit engagement with leading European financial institutions. At AWS, security remains our highest priority. As customers continue to embrace the scalability and flexibility of the cloud, we…
Cisco: Sicherheitslücken in mehreren Produkten
In Ciscos ISE klafft eine weitere Lücke mit maximalem Bedrohungsgrad. Zudem warnt Cisco vor weiteren Lücken in mehr Produkten. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Cisco: Sicherheitslücken in mehreren Produkten
Weitere kritische Lücke in Ciscos ISE
In Ciscos ISE klafft eine weitere Lücke mit maximalem Bedrohungsgrad. Zudem warnt Cisco vor weiteren Lücken in mehr Produkten. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Weitere kritische Lücke in Ciscos ISE
[NEU] [UNGEPATCHT] [mittel] ffmpeg: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in ffmpeg 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: [NEU] [UNGEPATCHT] [mittel] ffmpeg: Schwachstelle…
[UPDATE] [mittel] Golang Go: Mehre Schwachstellen
Ein Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Golang Go ausnutzen, um einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [UPDATE] [mittel] Golang Go: Mehre Schwachstellen
[NEU] [niedrig] Cisco Prime Infrastructure: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Cisco Prime Infrastructure und Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager ausnutzen, um Informationen offenzulegen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [NEU]…