Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Mike Lockhart, CISO Eagleview, and Dustin Sachs, chief technologist at CyberRisk collaborative, and author of Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity Thanks…
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News alert: SquareX exposes how AI browsers fall prey to OAuth hijacks and malware traps
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025, CyberNewswire — As AI Browsers rapidly gain adoption across enterprises, SquareX has released critical security research exposing major vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to exploit AI Browsers to exfiltrate sensitive data, distribute malware and…
Independent Verification of NHI Security: Necessary?
Why Is Independent Verification of Non-Human Identities Crucial for Cybersecurity? When it comes to cybersecurity, how often do organizations think about their machine identities, often overlooked yet vital for robust security protocols? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is increasingly…
How Safe Are Your Non-Human Identities Really?
Are You Harnessing the Full Potential of Non-Human Identities in Your Cloud Security Strategy? Non-human identities (NHIs) are revolutionizing the approach to cybersecurity strategy, particularly for organizations navigating the complexities of cloud environments. But what exactly are NHIs, and how…
FBI Seizes BreachForums Portal Used in Salesforce Extortion Campaign
The FBI’s takedown of BreachForums disrupted a major Salesforce extortion campaign. The post FBI Seizes BreachForums Portal Used in Salesforce Extortion Campaign appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: FBI…
The Golden Scale: Bling Libra and the Evolving Extortion Economy
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters: Organizations, be aware of the effort of this cybercriminal alliance as they target retail and hospitality for extortion. The post The Golden Scale: Bling Libra and the Evolving Extortion Economy appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Admin Account Takeover
Critical WordPress flaw lets attackers gain admin control, stressing the need for fast patching. The post Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Admin Account Takeover appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
CamoLeak: GitHub Copilot Flaw Allowed Silent Data Theft
A GitHub Copilot Chat bug let attackers steal private code via prompt injection. Learn how CamoLeak worked and how to defend against AI risks. The post CamoLeak: GitHub Copilot Flaw Allowed Silent Data Theft appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…
175 npm Packages Abused in Beamglea Phishing Operation
The Beamglea campaign used 175 malicious npm packages to host phishing redirects, targeting global tech and energy firms. The post 175 npm Packages Abused in Beamglea Phishing Operation appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
News brief: AI’s cybersecurity risks weigh on business leaders
<p>The complicated analysis of risk around AI weighs on business leaders. They want their organizations to reap the benefits of AI. After all, chatbots enable organizations to raise their customer service game, and AI tools can streamline the hiring process,…
USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 – Using GenAI to Accelerate Privacy Implementations
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Rituraj Kirti, Software Engineer – Meta & Rajkishan Gunasekaran, Software Engineer – Meta Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Piercing”
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Piercing” appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s XKCD…
USENIX 2025: From Existential To Existing Risks Of Generative AI: A Taxonomy Of Who Is At Risk, What Risks Are Prevalent, And How They Arise
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Megan Li and Wendy Bickersteth, Carnegie Mellon University And In Collaboration With Ningjing Tang, Jason Hong, Hong Shen, Hoda Heidari, and Lorrie Cranor Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference…
AI Pulse: OpenAI’s Wild Bot Behavior After GPT-5
The AI Pulse series breaks down traffic trends and what they mean for apps, APIs, and businesses. In this post, read how OpenAI’s bots are changing after GPT-5. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: AI…
Red Hat Hit by Data Breach, Hackers Exploit GitLab Instance
An extortion gang by the name of Crimson Collective claimed to have stolen approximately 570GB of compressed data from internal development repositories belonging to Red Hat. Red Hat confirmed the breach impacted one of its GitLab instances. The stolen data…
Auth Bypass Flaw in Service Finder WordPress Plugin Under Active Exploit
An Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-5947) in Service Finder Bookings plugin allows any unauthenticated attacker to log in as an administrator. Over 13,800 exploit attempts detected. Update to v6.1 immediately. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News,…
DDoS Botnet Aisuru Blankets US ISPs in Record DDoS
The world’s largest and most disruptive botnet is now drawing a majority of its firepower from compromised Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices hosted on U.S. Internet providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, new evidence suggests. Experts say the heavy concentration of infected…
Homeland Security reassigns ‘hundreds’ of CISA cyber staffers to support Trump’s deportation crackdown
Staffers at U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA have been reassigned to ICE and CBP as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Homeland Security reassigns ‘hundreds’…
Threat Actors Exploiting SonicWall SSL VPN Devices in Wild to Deploy Akira Ransomware
Threat actors have reemerged in mid-2025 leveraging previously disclosed vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN appliances to deploy Akira ransomware on enterprise networks. Beginning in July, multiple incidents of initial access via unpatched SonicWall devices were reported across North America and…
New Chaosbot Leveraging CiscoVPN and Active Directory Passwords to Execute Network Commands
ChaosBot surfaced in late September 2025 as a sophisticated Rust-based backdoor targeting enterprise networks. Initial investigations revealed that threat actors gained entry by exploiting compromised CiscoVPN credentials coupled with over-privileged Active Directory service accounts. Once inside, ChaosBot was stealthily deployed…