ExCyTIn-Bench is Microsoft’s newest open-source benchmarking tool designed to evaluate how well AI systems perform real-world cybersecurity investigations. The post Microsoft raises the bar: A smarter way to measure AI for cybersecurity appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-14 18h : 9 posts
9 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : 4,000,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Slider Revolution WordPress Plugin 16:2 : HyperBunker Raises Seed Funding to Launch Next-Generation Anti-Ransomware Device 16:2 : Legacy Windows Protocols…
How to use Gophish to fortify security awareness training
<p>Security teams constantly worry about phishing scams. Of all the social engineering attacks, phishing is the most significant and effective.</p> <p>Despite thorough guidance to help employees <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/feature/How-to-avoid-phishing-hooks-A-checklist-for-your-end-users”>avoid falling victim to phishing schemes</a> and technologies that help prevent many scams…
CISA Releases One Industrial Control Systems Advisory
CISA released one Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisory on October 14, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-287-01 Rockwell Automation 1715 EtherNet/IP Comms Module CISA encourages users and administrators to review…
Rockwell Automation 1715 EtherNet/IP Comms Module
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 7.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: 1715 EtherNet/IP Vulnerabilities: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, Out-of-bounds Write 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an…
Danish Developer’s Website Sparks EU Debate on Online Privacy and Child Protection
In August, a 30-year-old developer from Aalborg, identified only as Joachim, built a platform called Fight Chat Control to oppose a proposed European Union regulation aimed at tackling the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. The EU…
Chinese Hackers Exploit ArcGIS Server as Backdoor for Over a Year
Threat actors with ties to China have been attributed to a novel campaign that compromised an ArcGIS system and turned it into a backdoor for more than a year. The activity, per ReliaQuest, is the handiwork of a Chinese state-sponsored…
RondoDox: From Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Global Exploitation
RondoDox is a fast-evolving botnet exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across 30 vendors The post RondoDox: From Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Global Exploitation appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: RondoDox: From…
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I and Nathan E. Sanders will be giving a book talk on Rewiring Democracy at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on October…
4,000,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Slider Revolution WordPress Plugin
On August 11th, 2025, we received a submission for an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in Slider Revolution, a WordPress plugin that’s estimated to have more than 4,000,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an authenticated attacker, with contributor-level…
HyperBunker Raises Seed Funding to Launch Next-Generation Anti-Ransomware Device
Investors are placing bets on a hardware-based approach to data security in a market dominated by software solutions for ransomware resilience. The post HyperBunker Raises Seed Funding to Launch Next-Generation Anti-Ransomware Device appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Legacy Windows Protocols Still Expose Networks to Credential Theft
Legacy Windows protocols are still exposing organizations to credential theft, Resecurity found This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Legacy Windows Protocols Still Expose Networks to Credential Theft
SonicWall SSLVPN devices compromised using valid credentials
More than 100 SonicWall SSLVPN accounts have been impacted, according to Huntress. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: SonicWall SSLVPN devices compromised using valid credentials
Layoffs, reassignments further deplete CISA
Some CISA staffers have been pushed out, while others are being told to move across the country for jobs outside their skill sets. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Layoffs, reassignments…
Our Path to Better Certificate Management With Vault and FreeIPA
Managing public key infrastructure (PKI) is challenging, especially in dynamic, cloud-native environments. In the “good old days,” you could create a virtual machine, place a certificate on it, and forget about it for a couple of years (or at least…
Harvard University hit in Oracle EBS cyberattack, 1.3 TB of data leaked by Cl0p group
Harvard University confirmed being targeted in the Oracle EBS campaign after the Cl0p ransomware group leaked 1.3 TB of data. Harvard University confirmed it was targeted in the Oracle E-Business Suite campaign after the Cl0p ransomware group listed it on…
#Pixnapping: Android Timing Attack Sends Google Back to the Drawing Board
If at first you don’t succeed: Researchers discover a new way to steal secrets from Android apps. The post #Pixnapping: Android Timing Attack Sends Google Back to the Drawing Board appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Indian Tax Department Fixes Major Security Flaw That Exposed Sensitive Taxpayer Data
The Indian government has patched a critical vulnerability in its income tax e-filing portal that had been exposing sensitive taxpayer data to unauthorized users. The flaw, discovered by security researchers Akshay CS and “Viral” in September, allowed logged-in users…
Sweatpants & Cyberthreats: Managing Remote Employee Risk
The remote work revolution did not just change where we work, it redefined how we secure our workplaces. The shift, which was accelerated by the pandemic, has forced organizations to… The post Sweatpants & Cyberthreats: Managing Remote Employee Risk appeared…
338 Malicious npm Packages Linked to North Korean Hackers
North Korean hackers used fake job offers and malicious npm packages to infect developers and steal cryptocurrency. The post 338 Malicious npm Packages Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Cybereason Acquired by MSSP Giant LevelBlue
This is LevelBlue’s third acquisition this year, after Trustwave and Aon’s Cybersecurity & IP Litigation Consulting groups. The post Cybereason Acquired by MSSP Giant LevelBlue appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand global MDR, XDR, and threat response leadership
LevelBlue has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cybereason, a cybersecurity firm known for its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, threat intelligence team, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) capabilities. For clients and strategic partners, the acquisition delivers…
Hacker Group TA585 Emerges With Advanced Attack Infrastructure
A newly identified cybercrime group TA585 is running an advanced cyber operation distributing MonsterV2 malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hacker Group TA585 Emerges With Advanced Attack Infrastructure
Microsoft Limits IE Mode in Edge After Chakra Zero-Day Activity Detected
Microsoft restricted access to Edge’s IE Mode in August 2025 after hackers used a Chakra zero-day flaw to bypass security and take over user devices. Check out the new steps for enabling IE Mode. This article has been indexed from…