Cisco has confirmed two serious vulnerabilities impacting its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls. Tracked as CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362, both issues allow attackers to run arbitrary code on unpatched devices. Cisco security advisories warn that exploits for both flaws…
Cisco IOS/IOS XE SNMP Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ongoing Attacks, Warns CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities in Cisco’s IOS and IOS XE Software SNMP subsystem that are actively being exploited by threat actors. CVE-2025-20352, which involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the…
WestJet confirms cyberattack exposed IDs, passports in June incident
WestJet confirms June cyberattack that disrupted certain internal systems, exposed customer passports and IDs. WestJet airline confirmed the June security breach exposed customer passports and IDs. WestJet is a Canadian airline that operates both domestic and international flights. Founded in…
Beware! Threat Actors Distributing Malicious AI Tools as Chrome Extensions
A concerning cybersecurity trend has emerged as threat actors exploit the growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools by distributing malicious Chrome extensions masquerading as legitimate platforms. These deceptive extensions target users seeking convenient access to popular services like ChatGPT, Claude,…
OpenSSL Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code and Recover Private Key Remotely
The OpenSSL Project has released a critical security advisory, addressing three significant vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute remote code and potentially recover private cryptographic keys. These flaws affect multiple OpenSSL versions across different platforms and could lead to…
Hackers love LOTL, this approach shuts them down
Every time cyber defenders and companies discover new ways to block intrusions, attackers change their tactics and find a way around the defenses. “Living off the Land” (LOTL) is a prime example: since many detection tools became good at flagging…
Microsoft Sentinel Launches AI-Driven Agentic SIEM Platform for Enterprise Security
Organizations face an ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape marked by faster, more complex attacks. Today, Microsoft is answering this call with the general availability of an agentic security platform built on Microsoft Sentinel. This new wave of innovation combines data, context, automation, and intelligent…
Google Gemini Vulnerabilities Let Hackers Steal Saved Data and Live Location
Research has uncovered three significant vulnerabilities in Google’s Gemini AI assistant suite, dubbed the “Gemini Trifecta,” that could have allowed cybercriminals to steal users’ saved data and live location information. The vulnerabilities, which have since been remediated by Google, demonstrate…
MatrixPDF Campaign Evades Gmail Filters to Deliver Malicious Payloads
Cybercriminals are turning a trusted file format against users in a sophisticated new attack campaign. MatrixPDF represents a concerning evolution in social engineering attacks that split malicious activities across multiple platforms to evade detection. PDF files have become the perfect…
Top 10 Best Autonomous Endpoint Management Software In 2025
Managing endpoints effectively has become one of the most critical priorities for IT teams across organizations. With the growing number of devices, operating systems, and hybrid workforce requirements, businesses need smarter and more automated endpoint management solutions. This is where…
A2AS framework targets prompt injection and agentic AI security risks
AI systems are now deeply embedded in business operations, and this introduces new security risks that traditional controls are not built to handle. The newly released A2AS framework is designed to protect AI agents at runtime and prevent real-world incidents…
50,000 Cisco Firewalls Exposed
Critical Vulnerabilities and AI Voice Cloning Risks in Cybersecurity In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses key cybersecurity threats, including critical vulnerabilities in Sudo and Cisco firewalls, and a remote command flaw in Western Digital MyCloud devices.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-01 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : Imperva Enhances Client-Side Protection to Help You Stay Ahead of PCI-DSS Compliance 4:2 : Ransomware remains the leading cause of costly cyber claims 3:32 : Beijing-backed burglars master .NET to…
How to stop a single vendor breach from taking down your business
In this Help Net Security video, William Dixon, Senior Executive at Intel 471, examines the future of third-party cyber risk and why it is a growing concern for organizations worldwide. As businesses become more interconnected, the digital ecosystem offers transformative…
Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds
Biometric technologies were originally designed to improve security and streamline authentication, but they’re often misused in ways most people don’t notice. Like any system, biometrics has weaknesses that attackers can exploit. Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds. It’s…
Imperva Enhances Client-Side Protection to Help You Stay Ahead of PCI-DSS Compliance
When the latest PCI DSS 4.0 requirements came into full effect in March 2025, organizations processing cardholder data faced new obligations to protect payment pages from client-side risks. Requirements such as 6.4.3 (script inventory, authorization, and integrity monitoring) and 11.6.1…
Ransomware remains the leading cause of costly cyber claims
Cyber threats are shifting in 2025, and while large companies are still targets, attackers are turning their attention to smaller and mid-sized firms. According to Allianz’s Cyber Security Resilience 2025 report, hardened defenses at major corporates have pushed criminals to…
Beijing-backed burglars master .NET to target government web servers
‘Phantom Taurus’ created custom malware to hunt secrets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East Threat-hunters at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have decided a gang they spotted two years ago is backed by China, after seeing it sling a…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-01 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 0:8 : Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9636, (Wed, Oct 1st)
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10 File Threats That Slip Past Traditional Security—and How to Stop Them
The post 10 File Threats That Slip Past Traditional Security—and How to Stop Them appeared first on Votiro. The post 10 File Threats That Slip Past Traditional Security—and How to Stop Them appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers
Although Microsoft still plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, users in the European Economic Area will be able to enjoy free updates for a little while longer. The post Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA…
[Guest Diary] Comparing Honeypot Passwords with HIBP, (Wed, Oct 1st)
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-01 00h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 23:1 : IT Security News Weekly Summary October 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-09-30 22:2 : Tile trackers are a stalker’s dream, say Georgia Tech researchers 22:2 : Enhance Your…