Cisco has disclosed a severe vulnerability in its widely used IOS and IOS XE Software, potentially allowing attackers to crash devices or seize full control through remote code execution. The flaw, rooted in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem,…
New infosec products of the week: October 17, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Aura, Bitsight, Blumira, Cayosoft, Corelight, Netcraft, and Picus Security. Picus Security uses AI to turn threat intelligence into attack simulations Picus Security launched new AI-powered…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, October 17th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9660, (Fri, Oct 17th)
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 Friday, October 17th, 2025…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-17 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 1:2 : How Votiro Turns Threat Prevention Into Intelligence
How Votiro Turns Threat Prevention Into Intelligence
The post How Votiro Turns Threat Prevention Into Intelligence appeared first on Votiro. The post How Votiro Turns Threat Prevention Into Intelligence appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: How…
Choosing the Best NHIs Options for Your Needs
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Why Are They Crucial for Modern Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered how machine identities are managed in cybersecurity, especially in cloud environments? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are an integral part. These are the machine identities…
Foster Innovation with Strong NHI Security Measures
Are Your Machine Identities Truly Secure? The notion of securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) often takes center stage. Where machine identities become more prevalent across industries, managing these identities and their related secrets has never been more critical. From financial services…
Satisfying Regulatory Requirements with PAM
How Do Non-Human Identities Impact Your Organization’s Cybersecurity Strategy? If you’ve ever pondered the complexities of managing machine identities, you’re not alone. Where the digital infrastructure of businesses becomes increasingly reliant on cloud-based services, the challenges associated with protecting these…
SIEM, Startups, and the Myth (Reality?) of IT Inertia: A Reformed Analyst Reflects on SIEM MQ 2025
Vaguely magical and quadranty thing (Gemini) It’s not every day you get to reflect on a journey that started as an odd “googley” startup and culminates in a shiny Leaders placement on a Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM 2025 (MQ). When I…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-17 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 22:2 : Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Charged in Federal Indictment That Previously Only Charged Executives 22:2 : Threat Brief: Nation-State Actor Steals F5 Source Code and Undisclosed Vulnerabilities 21:55 : IT Security…
Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Charged in Federal Indictment That Previously Only Charged Executives
The Justice Department has filed charges for the first time against a voting machine company whose systems are used in Los Angeles County, one of the largest election jurisdictions in the country. The company, UK-based Smartmatic, is charged with engaging…
Threat Brief: Nation-State Actor Steals F5 Source Code and Undisclosed Vulnerabilities
A nation-state actor stole BIG-IP source code and information on undisclosed vulnerabilities from F5. We explain what sets this theft apart from others. The post Threat Brief: Nation-State Actor Steals F5 Source Code and Undisclosed Vulnerabilities appeared first on Unit…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-16
172 posts were published in the last hour 21:2 : Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks 20:32 : CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Windows Flaw 20:32 : Operation Zero Disco: Threat actors…
Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks
Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands…
CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Windows Flaw
CISA warns of an exploited Windows flaw that lets attackers gain control of systems. The post CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Windows Flaw appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
Operation Zero Disco: Threat actors targets Cisco SNMP flaw to drop Linux rootkits
Hackers exploit Cisco SNMP flaw CVE-2025-20352 in “Zero Disco” attacks to deploy Linux rootkits on outdated systems, researchers report. Trend Micro researchers disclosed details of a new campaign, tracked as Operation Zero Disco, that exploited a recently disclosed security flaw…
KnowBe4 warns of new PayPal invoice phishing scam
Security awareness firm KnowBe4 has issued a warning about a new PayPal themed phishing scam that uses real PayPal email addresses to trick victims into handing over sensitive financial information. The scam begins when victims receive an email from…
Sky-High Hack: How $600 Unlocked Global Secrets Streaming from Space
Right now, satellites are broadcasting your most private data in plaintext. A groundbreaking academic study just exposed a catastrophic security failure: using roughly $600 of consumer-grade equipment—the kind satellite TV hobbyists use—researchers built a listening station and intercepted signals across…
From Ticking Time Bomb to Trustworthy AI: A Cohesive Blueprint for AI Safety
The emergence of AI agents has created a “security ticking time bomb.” Unlike earlier models that primarily generated content, these agents interact directly with user environments, giving them freedom to act. This creates a large and dynamic attack surface, making…
Critical Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code Remotely
A flaw in Apache ActiveMQ’s .NET client lets attackers run code remotely, risking full system compromise for unpatched users. The post Critical Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code Remotely appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…
Vulnerability scores, huh, what are they good for? Almost nothing
CVE and CVSS systems suffer from misaligned incentives and inconsistency Aram Hovespyan, co-founder and CEO of security biz Codific, says that the rating systems for identifying security vulnerabilities and assessing threat risk need to be overhauled.… This article has been…
F5 Breach: Nation-State Hackers Steal BIG-IP Source Code
Nation-state hackers breached F5, stealing BIG-IP source code and undisclosed flaws, exposing risks to global enterprises and critical systems. The post F5 Breach: Nation-State Hackers Steal BIG-IP Source Code appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-16 21h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 19:2 : Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police 19:2 : News Alert: Infineon debuts DEEPCRAFT™ AI Suite to power voice AI…
Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with “evidence collection and investigative work.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock,…