<p>Targeted detection and response software has become a crucial component of network security. Lately, it seems that for every technology an organization uses, a dedicated detection and response tool exists to secure it — such as network detection and response,…
Malicious VSX Extension “SleepyDuck” Uses Ethereum to Keep Its Command Server Alive
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious extension in the Open VSX registry that harbors a remote access trojan called SleepyDuck. According to Secure Annex’s John Tuckner, the extension in question, juan-bianco.solidity-vlang (version 0.0.7), was first published on October 31,…
Unauthenticated RCE in WSUS Puts Organizations at Risk
Microsoft patches WSUS RCE flaw letting attackers gain SYSTEM access. Learn how to secure servers and prevent exploitation. The post Unauthenticated RCE in WSUS Puts Organizations at Risk appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Analysis Playbooks: USB
In 2005, Cory Altheide and I published the first peer-reviewed paper to address tracking USB devices on Windows systems. Over the years, it’s been pretty amazing to see not only the artifacts expand and evolve, but to also see folks…
Microsoft Patch for WSUS Vulnerability has Broken Hotpatching on Windows Server 2025
In a recent setback for Windows administrators, Microsoft’s October 2025 security update addressing a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has inadvertently broken hotpatching functionality on a subset of Windows Server 2025 systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-59287,…
Hackers Can Manipulate Claude AI APIs with Indirect Prompts to Steal User Data
Hackers can exploit Anthropic’s Claude AI to steal sensitive user data. By leveraging the model’s newly added network capabilities in its Code Interpreter tool, attackers can use indirect prompt injection to extract private information, such as chat histories, and upload…
SesameOp: Novel backdoor uses OpenAI Assistants API for command and control
Microsoft Incident Response – Detection and Response Team (DART) researchers uncovered a new backdoor that is notable for its novel use of the OpenAI Assistants Application Programming Interface (API) as a mechanism for command-and-control (C2) communications. Instead of relying on…
New Dante Spyware Linked to Rebranded Hacking Team, Now Memento Labs
Kaspersky researchers uncovered Operation ForumTroll, an attack campaign utilising the new ‘Dante’ spyware developed by Memento Labs, the rebranded Hacking Team. The attacks used a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-2783) and COM hijacking for persistence, confirming the continued deployment of advanced…
Is Your Tech Stack Killing Profitability? The Silent Bug Crippling MSP Growth
Many MSPs want to grow, but internal complexity often holds them back. In this guest article, Portland, a Heimdal partner, breaks down how fragmented systems and unclear value messaging can quietly erode profits, compliance, and trust – and how to…
Cyber Insurance Statistics for 2025
More and more businesses are taking out cyber insurance in 2025. Read our statistics rundown to understand why. Investing in cyber insurance is a smart move. In case of a cyber attack, it can reduce the financial burden of a…
Cybercrooks team up with organized crime to steal pricey cargo
Old-school cargo heists reborn in the cyber age Cybercriminals are increasingly orchestrating lucrative cargo thefts alongside organized crime groups (OCGs) in a modern-day resurgence of attacks on freight companies.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read…
NDSS 2025 – Statically Discover Cross-Entry Use-After-Free Vulnerabilities In The Linux Kernel
SESSION Session 1D: System-Level Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Hang Zhang (Indiana University Bloomington), Jangha Kim (The Affiliated Institute of ETRI, ROK), Chuhong Yuan (Georgia Institute of Technology), Zhiyun Qian (University of California, Riverside), Taesoo Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology)…
Bridging the Trust Gap with 1Password
We have spent what seems like an eternity of our careers trying to wrangle access issues. We set up our shiny SSO portals, federate the big apps, and feel pretty good. We have a “bubble” of control. But that bubble…
400,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Account Takeover Vulnerability in Post SMTP WordPress Plugin
On October 11th, 2025, we received a submission for an Account Takeover via Email Log Disclosure vulnerability in Post SMTP, a WordPress plugin with more than 400,000 active installations. The post 400,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Account Takeover Vulnerability in…
Recent Vulnerabilities in Redis Server’s Lua Scripting Engine
CVE-2025-59287 exposes a critical WSUS deserialization flaw enabling unauthenticated remote code execution via unsafe AuthorizationCookie handling. Learn the risks and fixes. The post Recent Vulnerabilities in Redis Server’s Lua Scripting Engine appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed…
Security leaders say AI can help with governance, threat detection, SOC automation
Executives and technical leaders differ on AI priorities, according to a report from Amazon. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Security leaders say AI can help with governance, threat detection, SOC…
Ukrainian Extradited to US Faces Charges in Jabber Zeus Cybercrime Case
Yuriy Igorevich Rybtsov, aka MrICQ, was arrested in Italy and lost his appeal to avoid extradition to the US. The post Ukrainian Extradited to US Faces Charges in Jabber Zeus Cybercrime Case appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
CISA and NSA Outline Best Practices to Secure Exchange Servers
CISA and NSA have released a blueprint to enhance Microsoft Exchange Server security against cyber-attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA and NSA Outline Best Practices to Secure Exchange Servers
Cybercrime groups team with organized crime in massive cargo theft campaigns
Financially motivated hackers are abusing remote monitoring and access tools against trucking and freight companies, Proofpoint warns. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Cybercrime groups team with organized crime in massive…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-03 18h : 12 posts
12 posts were published in the last hour 16:34 : Tidal Cyber Launches NARC: The First Automated AI Engine to Extract Adversary Procedures for Threat-Led Defense 16:34 : Tata Motors Fixes Security Flaws That Exposed Sensitive Customer and Dealer Data…
Tidal Cyber Launches NARC: The First Automated AI Engine to Extract Adversary Procedures for Threat-Led Defense
Tidal Cyber is proud to announce the release of NARC AI (Natural Attack Reading and Comprehension), the first AI engine purpose-built to automatically extract adversary procedures and MITRE ATT&CK-aligned threat intelligence from unstructured reporting. The post Tidal Cyber Launches NARC:…
Tata Motors Fixes Security Flaws That Exposed Sensitive Customer and Dealer Data
Indian automotive giant Tata Motors has addressed a series of major security vulnerabilities that exposed confidential internal data, including customer details, dealer information, and company reports. The flaws were discovered in the company’s E-Dukaan portal, an online platform used…
Shadow AI Quietly Spreads Across Workplaces, Study Warns
A growing number of employees are using artificial intelligence tools that their companies have never approved, a new report by 1Password has found. The practice, known as shadow AI, is quickly becoming one of the biggest unseen cybersecurity risks…
Microsoft Warns Windows 10 Users: Hackers Target Outdated Systems
Modern cyberattacks rarely target the royal jewels. Instead, they look for flaws in the systems that control the keys, such as obsolete operating systems, aging infrastructure, and unsupported endpoints. For technical decision makers (TDMs), these blind spots are more than…