Threat actors are exploiting CVE-2025-20352, a recent Cisco zero-day, to deploy a rootkit on older networking devices. The post Cisco Routers Hacked for Rootkit Deployment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Beware the Hidden Costs of Pen Testing
Penetration testing helps organizations ensure IT systems are secure, but it should never be treated in a one-size-fits-all approach. Traditional approaches can be rigid and cost your organization time and money – while producing inferior results. The benefits of pen…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-16 12h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : Inside Sekoia.io Hackathon 2025 – Innovating together for customer satisfaction 10:3 : Laura Faria: Empathy on the front lines 10:3 : BeaverTail and OtterCookie evolve with a new Javascript module…
Mysterious Elephant APT Breach: Hackers Infiltrate Organization to Steal Sensitive Data
In a recently uncovered campaign, the Mysterious Elephant advanced persistent threat (APT) group has executed a sophisticated series of intrusions against government and foreign policy agencies across the Asia-Pacific region. The latest operations, active since early 2025, rely on custom-built…
Capita Fined £14 Million After Data Breach Exposes 6.6 Million Users
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has imposed a £14 million penalty on Capita following a major cyber attack in March 2023 that exposed the personal information of 6.6 million people. The fine was split between Capita plc, which received £8…
Critical Samba Flaw Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Samba’s WINS server hook script enables unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary commands on affected domain controllers. This critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-10230, carries a maximum CVSSv3.1 score of 10.0, reflecting its ease of exploitation and…
Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and brokers
Florida claims Roku ignored clear signs its users were minors, collecting and selling viewing habits, voice recordings and precise locations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and…
Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
The fashion retailer says a breach at a marketing partner exposed limited contact details—but no financial data or passwords. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
US Charges Cambodian Executive in Massive Crypto Scam and Seizes More Than $14 Billion in Bitcoin
The U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, accusing him and unnamed co-conspirators of exploiting forced labor to dupe would-be investors and using the…
Critical Apache ActiveMQ Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
An important security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ’s .NET client library has put developers at risk of remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54539, exists in the Apache ActiveMQ NMS AMQP Client and can be triggered when the client connects…
Inside Sekoia.io Hackathon 2025 – Innovating together for customer satisfaction
Last month, the Sekoia.io Tech & Product teams decamped in southern Brittany for our 2025 internal Hackathon. Over three intense days, seven self-organized squads took on one mission: deliver measurable, customer-centric enhancements to the AI-SOC platform. From faster page loads…
Laura Faria: Empathy on the front lines
Laura opens up about her journey through various cybersecurity roles, her leap into incident response, and what it feels like to support customers during their toughest moments — including high-stakes situations impacting critical infrastructure. This article has been indexed from…
BeaverTail and OtterCookie evolve with a new Javascript module
Cisco Talos has uncovered a new attack linked to Famous Chollima, a threat group aligned with North Korea (DPRK). This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: BeaverTail and OtterCookie evolve with a new Javascript…
CISA Alerts on Adobe Experience Manager Flaw Exploited for Code Execution
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Adobe Experience Manager Forms vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning that the flaw is being actively exploited in the wild. The security issue, tracked as CVE-2025-54253, affects…
Windows BitLocker Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Encryption Protection
Two newly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s BitLocker drive encryption feature could allow attackers to bypass encryption safeguards on Windows systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-55333 and CVE-2025-55338, these flaws involve incomplete comparison logic and configuration weaknesses that may let a local, low-privileged…
New Phishing Technique Targets Users via Basic Auth URLs
Netcraft recently uncovered a suspicious URL targeting GMO Aozora Bank, a Japanese financial institution. The URL leveraged a legacy web technique—Basic Authentication URL formatting—to visually impersonate the bank and deceive customers. This discovery prompted a broader review of phishing activity…
US and UK Lead Record Cybercrime Operation in Southeast Asia
146 individuals and entities tied to the Prince Group TCO, led by Cambodian national Chen Zhi, were sanctioned. The post US and UK Lead Record Cybercrime Operation in Southeast Asia appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Four-Year Prison Sentence for PowerSchool Hacker
Matthew Lane pleaded guilty in May to extorting two companies after hacking into their networks and stealing information. The post Four-Year Prison Sentence for PowerSchool Hacker appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
U.S. CISA adds SKYSEA Client View, Rapid7 Velociraptor, Microsoft Windows, and IGEL OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds OracSKYSEA Client View, Rapid7 Velociraptor, Microsoft Windows, and IGEL OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added OracSKYSEA Client View, Rapid7 Velociraptor, Microsoft Windows,…
ThreatsDay Bulletin: $15B Crypto Bust, Satellite Spying, Billion-Dollar Smishing, Android RATs & More
The online world is changing fast. Every week, new scams, hacks, and tricks show how easy it’s become to turn everyday technology into a weapon. Tools made to help us work, connect, and stay safe are now being used to…
Over 23 Million Victims Hit by Data Breaches in Q3
Data from the Identity Theft Resource Center reveals 23 million individuals victimized by breaches in Q3 2025 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Over 23 Million Victims Hit by Data Breaches in Q3
Leading Apple AI Executive Departs For Meta
Executive recently appointed to lead Apple’s AI-powered search efforts leaves for Meta as iPhone maker’s AI plans struggle This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Leading Apple AI Executive Departs For Meta
CISA Warns Of Adobe Experience Manager Forms 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited In Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding a severe code execution vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager Forms, urging organizations to patch immediately. Tracked as CVE-2025-54253, this flaw affects the Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) version…
Critical Samba RCE Vulnerability Enables Arbitrary Code Execution
Samba has disclosed a severe remote code execution (RCE) flaw that could allow attackers to hijack Active Directory domain controllers. Tracked as CVE-2025-10230, the vulnerability stems from improper validation in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) hook mechanism, earning a…