Cybersecurity researchers Abdullah Nawaf and Orwa Atyat, successfully escalated a limited path traversal vulnerability into a full-blown remote code execution (RCE). Their discovery earned a massive $40,000 bounty from the targeted organization’s bug bounty program. The team documented their step-by-step…
The Murdoc Botnet: Reinventing Mirai to Exploit IoT Vulnerabilities
In a new and ongoing large-scale cyber campaign, Qualys researchers have uncovered a variant of the infamous Mirai botnet called the Murdoc Botnet. This variant exploits vulnerabilities in widely used AVTECH Cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, allowing malicious actors to…
Weaponized VS Code Impersonate Zoom App Steals Cookies From Chrome
A newly identified extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has been found to impersonate a legitimate Zoom application, enabling cybercriminals to steal sensitive cookies from Google Chrome. This incident marks a significant escalation in the tactics employed by malicious…
Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient
In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes. The post Acronis CISO on why…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-22 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 5:4 : Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever 4:32 : Cybersecurity books on ransomware you shouldn’t miss
Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever
Despite progress made in privacy staffing and strategy alignment, privacy professionals are feeling increasingly stressed on the job within a complex compliance and risk landscape, according to new research from ISACA. Top three obstacles facing privacy programs ISACA’s State of…
Cybersecurity books on ransomware you shouldn’t miss
This list of ransomware-focused cybersecurity books is tailored for professionals seeking practical insights and deeper knowledge. Covering technical strategies, real-world cases, and the evolving tactics of attackers, these books offer valuable perspectives to help strengthen defenses and refine incident response…
Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)
The rule of least privilege, also known as the principle of least privilege (PoLP), is a security measure for safeguarding sensitive systems and data. PoLP ensures that users, applications, and systems have only the minimum access necessary to perform their…
What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is and How to Get It
Every time a customer swipes their credit card, they trust that business to protect their sensitive payment information against mishandling or fraud. But proving that trust in the right place requires certification. The post What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is…
AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software
AI code generation is changing how developers approach their work. Modern code completion AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT offer faster development cycles, improved productivity, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. The post AI Code Generation: The Risks…
GDPR Compliance in the US: Checklist and Requirements
The European Union (EU)’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) isn’t just a European concern. As GDPR-U.S. interactions become more complex, international businesses (including American ones) must comply with this regulation when handling data from EU citizens. If your company collects,…
Hashtag-Zensur auf Instagram: #Biden, #Democrats & Co. blockiert
Kurz nach der Amtseinführung des republikanischen US-Präsidenten Donald Trump schlagen Reddit-User weltweit Alarm: Suchanfragen mit Hashtags zu demokratischen Begriffen laufen auf Instagram ins Leere oder führen zu einer Warnmeldung. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9290, (Wed, Jan 22nd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025…
Mitiga Banks $30M Series B to Expand Cloud and SaaS Security Platform
New York/Israel startup selling threat detection, investigation, and response tools raised $30 million in a Series B led by SYN Ventures. The post Mitiga Banks $30M Series B to Expand Cloud and SaaS Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
DEF CON 32 – A (Shallow) Dive Into World Of Aircraft PKI
Author/Presenter: Matt Gaffney Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-22 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 1:34 : PowerSchool theft latest: Decades of Canadian student records, data from 40-plus US states feared stolen 1:7 : PowerSchool thieves net decades of Canadian students’ records, hit 40-plus US states 1:7…
PowerSchool theft latest: Decades of Canadian student records, data from 40-plus US states feared stolen
Lawsuits pile up after database accessed by miscreants Canada’s largest school board has revealed that student records dating back to 1985 may have been accessed by miscreants who compromised software provider PowerSchool.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
PowerSchool thieves net decades of Canadian students’ records, hit 40-plus US states
Lawsuits pile up after database accessed by miscreants Canada’s largest school board has revealed that student records dating back to 1985 may have been accessed by miscreants who compromised software provider PowerSchool.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Donald Trump pardoned the creator of the world’s first dark web drug market, who is now a libertarian cause célèbre in some parts of the crypto community. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Trump…
BreachForums Admin Conor Fitzpatrick (Pompompurin) to Be Resentenced
BreachForums admin Conor Fitzpatrick (Pompompurin) faces resentencing after his lenient 17-day sentence was vacated, highlighting the serious consequences… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: BreachForums Admin Conor…
Wordfence Bug Bounty Researchers: Unlock More Earning Potential With New “Refer A Researcher” Program
Wordfence is excited to announce our new Refer-A-Researcher Program! Refer new researchers to our Bug Bounty Program and earn up to 20% commissions on their first 5 valid vulnerability submissions. Apply today and start earning. The post Wordfence Bug Bounty…
Former CIA analyst pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret documents
A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret National Defense Information on social media in 2024. Asif William Rahman, a former CIA analyst with Top-Secret clearance since 2016, pleaded guilty to leaking classified information on social…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-22 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-01-21 22:10 : What is a private key? 22:10 : ‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security 22:10 : Mitiga Banks$30M Series B to…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-01-21
160 posts were published in the last hour 22:10 : What is a private key? 22:10 : ‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security 22:10 : Mitiga Banks$30M Series B to Expand Cloud and SaaS Security Platform 20:33 :…