In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of a dedicated security team. As organizations scale and technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of business, the risks and attack surfaces multiply. Yet, security teams are often…
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The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming
Did you know that when participating in a Zoom call, you can grant permission to other participants to control your computer remotely? While this feature may come in handy when dealing with trusted family, friends and colleagues, threat actors have…
Data Is on the Menu ? and AI?s Market Price Is High
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Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Henrique Sauer
Henrique, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a Security Engineer based in Brazil, passionate about solving complex cyber security challenges and helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. My journey in cyber security started early, and since…
CapCut copycats are on the prowl
Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: CapCut copycats are on the prowl
Fortinet and the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative: Celebrating Two Years of Progress
In 2023, Fortinet became a member of JCDC, expanding our commitment to fortifying the cybersecurity of our nation. Fortinet celebrates the two years of progress with JCDC, continuing our commitment to bring together public and private organizations to gather, analyze,…
ATLSecCon 2025: Security Readiness Means Human Readiness
LLMs won’t fix a broken SOC, but apprenticeship might. ATLSecCon 2025 revealed how outdated hiring and cultural gatekeeping are breaking cybersecurity from the inside out. The post ATLSecCon 2025: Security Readiness Means Human Readiness appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Krebs Steps Down from SentinelOne, Vows to Fight Trump Attack
Chris Kreb, the former CISA director who has come under fire from President Trump for refusing to support claims at the 2020 election was tampered with, resigned from his position with cybersecurity vendor SentinelOne, telling employees that “this is my…
ESET Security Tool Vulnerability Facilitates TCESB Malware Deployment
The threat actor “ToddyCat,” a Chinese-linked threat actor, is being observed exploiting a vulnerability in ESET security software to spread a newly discovered malware strain known as TCESB, a new strain that has recently been discovered. In a recent study…
Apple iPhone Shipments In China Slide, As Cook Talks With Trump Official
CEO Tim Cook talks to Trump official, as IDC notes China’s smartphone market growth, and Apple shipments fall This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple iPhone Shipments In China Slide, As Cook Talks With…
Critical AnythingLLM Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A critical security flaw (CVE-2024-13059) in the open-source AI framework AnythingLLM has raised alarms across cybersecurity communities. The vulnerability, discovered in February 2025, allows attackers with administrative privileges to execute malicious code remotely, potentially compromising entire systems. Detail Description CVE ID CVE-2024-13059…
State Sponsored Hackers now Widely Using ClickFix Attack Technique in Espionage Campaigns
The state-sponsored hackers from North Korea, Iran, and Russia have begunp deploying the ClickFix social engineering technique, traditionally associated with cybercriminal activities, into their espionage operations. This shift was first documented by Proofpoint researchers over a three-month period from late…
Microsoft Prevents Billions of Dollars in Fraud and Scams
Microsoft has reported significant strides in thwarting financial fraud across its ecosystem. From April 2024 to April 2025, the tech giant managed to prevent approximately $4 billion in fraudulent transactions, a testament to its robust anti-fraud measures and AI-driven defenses.…
Zero Trust Isn’t Just for Networks: Applying Zero-Trust Principles to CI/CD Pipelines
Zero trust has emerged as a cornerstone of modern enterprise security. It is mainly applied to networks, user identities, and endpoints of most organizations. However, the single layer left undersecured is the CI/CD pipeline. These systems orchestrate code validation for…
How to Use Passive DNS To Trace Hackers Command And Control Infrastructure
Passive DNS has emerged as a critical tool for cybersecurity professionals seeking to identify and track malicious command and control (C2) infrastructure. By creating a historical record of DNS activities, security teams can follow the digital breadcrumbs left by threat…
6,000,000+ Installed Chrome Extensions Can Execute Remote Commands on User’s Browser
A major security incident has come to light involving more than six million installations of Chrome browser extensions that secretly execute remote commands, track user activity, and potentially expose sensitive information. John Tuckner of secure Annex have identified at least…
Beware! Android Spyware ‘SpyMax’ Gain Total Control of Your Android Phone
A sophisticated Android spyware campaign has been uncovered, disguising itself as the official application of the Chinese Prosecutor’s Office (检察院). This advanced variant of the SpyMax/SpyNote family targets Chinese-speaking users across mainland China and Hong Kong, exploiting Android Accessibility Services…
Global Zoom Outage Caused by Server Block Imposed from GoDaddy Registry
On April 16, 2025, millions of users worldwide found themselves unable to access Zoom, the widely used video conferencing platform, due to a critical outage that lasted nearly two hours. The disruption, which began at 11:25 AM PDT and was…
Linux Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privilege – PoC Released
A newly discovered vulnerability, CVE-2024-53141, in the Linux kernel’s IP sets framework has exposed a critical security flaw that allows local attackers to escalate privileges and potentially gain root access. The vulnerability, assigned a CVSS score of 7.8, uncovered by…
Why Your Castle Isn’t Enough: Security Must Look Beyond the Perimeter
The traditional “castle-and-moat” model of cybersecurity is outdated. Firewalls, endpoint protection and segmentation are all still important. But if you think they’re enough to stop today’s threats, think again. From where I sit, the biggest risks aren’t storming the gates.…
Gain Legends International Suffers Security Breach – Customers Data Stolen
Gain Legends International, a prominent name in sports, entertainment, and venue management, has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach that has compromised the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers and associates. The incident was first identified on November 9,…
Unlock the Power of Financial Quantification of Cyber Risk
In today’s complex threat landscape, gut feelings and disparate risk scores are no longer sufficient for effective cyber risk management. Organizations need concrete, data-driven insights to make informed decisions, prioritize security investments, and ultimately, protect their bottom line. This is…
Multi-Stage Malware Attack Uses .JSE and PowerShell to Deploy Agent Tesla and XLoader
A new multi-stage attack has been observed delivering malware families like Agent Tesla variants, Remcos RAT, and XLoader. “Attackers increasingly rely on such complex delivery mechanisms to evade detection, bypass traditional sandboxes, and ensure successful payload delivery and execution,” Palo…
When Security Gets Too Complicated: A Return to Basics
In the cybersecurity industry, we’ve become obsessed with complexity. Every conference showcase features dazzling new AI-infused solutions, quantum-resistant algorithms, and blockchain-secured systems promising to revolutionize our defenses. Vendors pitch increasingly sophisticated tools with astronomical price tags, and leadership teams eagerly…
XorDDoS Malware Upgrade Enables Creation of Advanced DDoS Botnets
Cisco Talos has uncovered significant advancements in the XorDDoS malware ecosystem, revealing a multi-layered infrastructure enabling sophisticated distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks through a new “VIP version” of its controller and a centralized command system. Between November 2023 and February 2025,…
Researchers Uncover Stealthy Tactics and Techniques of StrelaStealer Malware
Cybersecurity experts have recently shed light on the sophisticated operations of StrelaStealer, also known by its alias Strela, revealing a suite of stealthy tactics employed in its information theft campaigns. This malware, spotlighted by IBM Security X-Force for its association…
PoC Released for Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation
A security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-53141, has recently come to light in the Linux kernel’s ipset component. This flaw enables out-of-bounds (OOB) write on the kernel heap, which threat actors can exploit to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Security researchers…
SpyMax Android Spyware: Full Remote Access to Monitor Any Activity
Threat intelligence experts at Perplexity uncovered an advanced variant of the SpyMax/SpyNote family of Android spyware, cleverly disguised as the official application of the Chinese Prosecutor’s Office (检察院). This malicious software was targeting Chinese-speaking users in mainland China and Hong…
KeyPlug Malware Server Leak Exposes Fortinet Firewall and VPN Exploitation Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have stumbled upon a treasure trove of operational tools and scripts linked to the KeyPlug malware, associated with the threat group RedGolf, also known as APT41. The server, which was inadvertently exposed for less than 24 hours, provided…
Sonicwall SMA100 vulnerability exploited by attackers (CVE-2021-20035)
CVE-2021-20035, an old vulnerability affecting Sonicwall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances, is being exploited by attackers. Sonicwall confirmed it by updating the original security advisory to reflect the new state of play, and by changing the description of…
Cybersecurity Talent Gap
I love my job This isn’t said sarcastically or trying to convince myself. I genuinely love my job. I love my company and coworkers and the ability to help clients. I think I have the best job out there and…
U.S. CISA adds Apple products and Microsoft Windows NTLM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple products and Microsoft Windows NTLM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple products and Microsoft Windows NTLM vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited…
How Security Analyst Using Memory Forensics Tools To Enhance Advanced Incident Response
Memory forensics has become an indispensable component of modern incident response strategies, enabling security teams to detect and analyze sophisticated threats that would otherwise remain hidden. Unlike traditional disk forensics, memory analysis provides insights into running processes, network connections, and…
How To Use YARA Rules To Identify Financial Sector Targeted Attacks
The financial sector faces increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, with system intrusion remaining the leading attack pattern for the third consecutive year. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups specifically target financial institutions using various tools, techniques, and procedures. YARA rules provide a…
Web Server Hardening Best Practices For Organizations Across Industries
Web server hardening is a critical security process that reduces an organization’s attack surface and helps defend against ransomware, malware, and other cyberthreats. In today’s threat landscape, web servers are prime targets for attackers as they often serve as the…
In Other News: 4chan Hacked, Android Auto-Reboot, Nemesis Admin Charged
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: 4chan hacked, auto-reboot security feature coming to Android, Iranian administrator of Nemesis charged in US. The post In Other News: 4chan Hacked, Android Auto-Reboot, Nemesis Admin Charged appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
AMD Warns Of $800m Charge From US Chip Restrictions On China
Another big name chip maker expects a hefty financial charge, after the US tightened rules over exporting chips to China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AMD Warns Of $800m Charge From US Chip…
Defending Against Web API Exploitation With Modern Detection Strategies
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, APIs serve as the critical building blocks of modern web applications, enabling seamless data exchange and functionality. However, as their usage has exploded in recent years, attackers have increasingly adapted their tactics to target these…
16-31 December 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the second timeline of December 2024, I collected 94 events with a threat landscape dominated by malware with… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: 16-31 December 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
Cy4Data Labs Raises $10 Million to Secure Data in Use
Data protection firm Cy4Data Labs has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Pelion Venture Partners. The post Cy4Data Labs Raises $10 Million to Secure Data in Use appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
How To Integrate MITRE ATT&CK Into Your SOC For Better Threat Visibility
The evolving cybersecurity landscape demands advanced strategies to counter sophisticated threats that outpace traditional security measures. The MITRE ATT&CK framework emerges as a critical tool for Security Operations Centers (SOCs), offering a structured, knowledge-driven approach to understanding adversary behavior. By…
Ahold Delhaize Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that data was stolen from its systems in November 2024 after a ransomware group claimed the attack. The post Ahold Delhaize Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
U.S DOGE Allegedly Hacked – Fed Whistleblower Leaked Most Disturbing Documents
A federal whistleblower “Daniel Berulis”, A senior DevSecOps architect has allegedly sent a affidavit document of a U.S DOGE significant data breach at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), claiming that personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed…
New XorDDoS Malware Allows Attackers to Create Sophisticated DDoS Bot Network
A significant evolution in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware has been detected, with the latest version of XorDDoS continuing to spread globally between November 2023 and February 2025. This Linux-targeting trojan transforms compromised machines into “zombie bots” that can be coordinated…
CVE fallout: The splintering of the standard vulnerability tracking system has begun
MITRE, EUVD, GCVE … WTF? Comment The splintering of the global system for identifying and tracking security bugs in technology products has begun.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: CVE fallout: The…
[Webinar] AI Is Already Inside Your SaaS Stack — Learn How to Prevent the Next Silent Breach
Your employees didn’t mean to expose sensitive data. They just wanted to move faster. So they used ChatGPT to summarize a deal. Uploaded a spreadsheet to an AI-enhanced tool. Integrated a chatbot into Salesforce. No big deal—until it is. If…
Over 6 Million Chrome Extensions Found Executing Remote Commands
Security researchers have uncovered a network of over 35 Google Chrome extensions—collectively installed on more than 6 million browsers—secretly executing remote commands and potentially spying on users for years. The alarming discovery began during a routine security review at an…
Global Zoom Outage Linked to Server Block by GoDaddy Registry
Millions of users worldwide experienced a sudden disruption of Zoom services on April 16, as the popular video conferencing platform suffered a global outage traced back to a server block imposed by GoDaddy Registry. The incident, which rendered the core…
Bubble.io 0-Day Flaw Lets Attackers Run Arbitrary Queries on Elasticsearch
A vulnerability in Bubble.io, a leading no-code development platform, has exposed thousands of applications to data breaches. The flaw allows attackers to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary queries on Elasticsearch databases, potentially compromising sensitive user information. Security researchers reverse-engineered…
Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Recovery Over Ransom Payments
In 2024, businesses paid $813 million to cyber criminals as the result of ransomware. That’s an astronomical sum, highlighting the immense financial burden cybercrime places on organizations. Rhode Island’s cyberattack of December 2024, where state officials paid out a $5…
PoC Released for Critical Erlang/OTP SSH RCE Vulnerability
Security teams across industries are urgently patching systems following the public release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a newly disclosed critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Erlang/OTP’s SSH implementation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-32433 and assigned a maximum CVSS score…
Over 17,000 Fortinet Devices Hacked Using Symbolic Link Exploit
According to cybersecurity nonprofit Shadowserver, a major cyberattack has compromised more than 17,000 Fortinet devices globally, exploiting a sophisticated symbolic link persistence technique. The incident marks a rapid escalation from early reports, which initially identified approximately 14,000 affected devices just…
CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited Apple 0-Day Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority warning regarding two critical zero-day vulnerabilities impacting a wide range of Apple devices. The flaws, which impact the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products, are…
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Windows NTLM Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) alerted organizations to active exploitation of a newly disclosed Microsoft Windows vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-24054. The flaw affects Windows’ NTLM authentication protocol, creating an opportunity for unauthorized attackers to infiltrate systems via…
Fresh Windows NTLM Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
A Windows NTLM vulnerability patched in March has been exploited in attacks targeting government and private institutions. The post Fresh Windows NTLM Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Understanding Credential Stuffing: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
Credential stuffing is a pervasive and increasingly sophisticated cyberattack that exploits the widespread habit of password reuse among users. By […] The post Understanding Credential Stuffing: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Midnight Blizzard Targets European Diplomats with Wine Tasting Phishing Lure
Russian state actor Midnight Blizzard is using fake wine tasting events as a lure to spread malware for espionage purposes, according to Check Point This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Midnight Blizzard Targets European Diplomats…
Entertainment venue management firm Legends International disclosed a data breach
Legends International disclosed a data breach from November 2024 that affected employees and visitors to its managed venues. Legends International is a global leader in sports and entertainment venue management, specializing in delivering comprehensive solutions for stadiums, arenas, and attractions.…
PKWARE Quantum Readiness Assessment secures data from quantum computing threats
PKWARE announced its quantum readiness assessment and encryption capabilities to help organizations protect sensitive data from quantum computing threats. Quantum computing is no longer theoretical—it is becoming a powerful reality with the potential to disrupt current encryption standards. As quantum machines…
Experts Uncover New XorDDoS Controller, Infrastructure as Malware Expands to Docker, Linux, IoT
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of continued risks posed by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware known as XorDDoS, with 71.3 percent of the attacks between November 2023 and February 2025 targeting the United States. “From 2020 to 2023, the XorDDoS trojan…
Security Gaps Widen: A Perfect Storm for Insider Threats
High-profile cyberattacks involving ransomware, malware, zero-day exploits, and nation-state intrusions dominate headlines. These attacks are bold, disruptive, and external, commanding attention from security teams to detect and stop these threats. Amid the noise, a quieter danger is gaining momentum from…
Cyberthreat sharing law renewal, APTs love ClickFix, GoDaddy mutes Zoom
Bipartisan push for renewal of cyberthreat information sharing law ClickFix becoming a favorite amongst state-sponsored hackers GoDaddy puts Zoom on mute for about 90 minutes Thanks to this week’s episode sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance…
United Health offers Ransomware Loans
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, often leaving them financially devastated and struggling to stay afloat. Many affected companies find it nearly impossible to recover, eventually teetering on the edge of closure due to the financial burden…
Gaps In Encryption Create Exploitable Vulnerabilities
Data breaches are no occasional crisis – they are a persistent, costly epidemic wreaking global havoc on businesses. While organizations leverage the latest technological advancements in perimeter defense, access management, and cloud and application security, one area that is overlooked…
CISA Warns of Multiple Apple 0-day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent advisory regarding multiple Apple 0-day vulnerabilities currently being actively exploited in targeted attacks. These critical security flaws affect a wide range of Apple products, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
Medusa Ransomware: Inside the 2025 Resurgence of One of the Internet’s Most Aggressive Threats
Medusa: Its operations, the main factor driving its recent resurgence, which has led to warnings issued by global authorities, its targets and why it’s so dangerous. The post Medusa Ransomware: Inside the 2025 Resurgence of One of the Internet’s Most Aggressive Threats …
The UK’s phone theft crisis is a wake-up call for digital security
Phone theft is now commonplace in London. The Met Police recently revealed that it seizes 1,000 stolen phones weekly as it cracks down on organized criminal networks driving the £50 million trade. Nationally, cases have doubled to 83,900 annually. The…
The Secret CISO: Insights and Reflections from Cybersecurity Leaders
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today titled ‘The Secret CISO,’ host Jim Love, along with guests Octavia Howell, Daniel Pinsky, and John Pinard, delves into the personal and professional experiences of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). They share their…
Unlocking Near-Zero Downtime Patch Management With High Availability Clustering
Using high availability (HA) clustering to test patches and updates more easily and to apply them in production environments with near-zero application downtime. The post Unlocking Near-Zero Downtime Patch Management With High Availability Clustering appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
The Urgent Need for Tokenizing Personally Identifiable Information
If we want privacy, trust and resilience in our digital infrastructure, tokenization is no longer optional. It’s essential. The post The Urgent Need for Tokenizing Personally Identifiable Information appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
When ransomware strikes, what’s your move?
Should we negotiate? Should we pay? These are the questions every organization faces when cybercriminals lock their data. By the time attackers have encrypted your systems, the focus shifts from prevention to response. It’s no longer about how it happened,…
Securing digital products under the Cyber Resilience Act
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Dag Flachet, co-founder at Codific, explains what the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) means for companies and how it compares to GDPR in terms of regulatory complexity and impact on organizations. He discusses the…
Man Helped Individuals in China Get Jobs Involving Sensitive US Government Projects
Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong pleaded guilty to defrauding US companies of roughly $1 million in a fake IT worker scheme. The post Man Helped Individuals in China Get Jobs Involving Sensitive US Government Projects appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
CVE-2025-24054 Under Active Attack—Steals NTLM Credentials on File Download
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a medium-severity security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following reports of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2025-24054…
PoC Exploit Released for Erlang/OTP SSH Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Erlang/OTP’s SSH implementation has security teams scrambling to patch affected systems after researchers confirmed the development of a proof-of-concept exploit. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32433 and assigned the maximum possible CVSS score of…
17,000+ Fortinet Devices Compromised in Massive Hack via Symbolic Link Exploit
17,000+ Fortinet devices worldwide have been compromised in a sophisticated cyberattack that leverages a symbolic link persistence technique, according to new findings from Shadowserver. The number of affected devices has climbed from an initial report of 14,000 to 17,000, with…
Widely available AI tools signal new era of malicious bot activity
Rise in accessible AI tools significantly lowered the barrier to entry for cyber attackers, enabling them to create and deploy malicious bots at scale, according to Thales. Automated bot traffic surpassed human-generated traffic for the first time in a decade,…
New infosec products of the week: April 18, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cato Networks, Cyware, Entrust, PlexTrac, and Seemplicity. PlexTrac for CTEM helps security teams centralize security data PlexTrac for CTEM enables both enterprises and Managed Security…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, April 18th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9414, (Fri, Apr 18th)
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The Future of SSL Certificate Management: Adapting to Shortened Renewal Periods
The industry is evolving yet again. With the CA/Browser Forum’s recent decision to reduce the maximum SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle to 47 days by 2029, the way organizations manage their certificates is going to change significantly—and sooner than most realize. This…
Securing Cloud Data: A Relief for CFOs
Are Interactions in Your Digital Environment Truly Secure? Cybersecurity has grown beyond the protection of human accounts alone. Increasingly, the focus is on securing machine-based interactions, such as APIs and service accounts, that occur billions of times a day. Non-Human…
How to Ensure Security in Cloud Compliance
Why is Cloud Security of Paramount Importance? It’s a well-acknowledged fact, isn’t it, that our reliance on cloud services has significantly increased in the past few years? According to data from Dell Technologies, almost every organization, regardless of size and…
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash introduces ‘thinking budgets’ that cut AI costs by 600% when turned down
Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model introduces adjustable “thinking budgets” that let businesses pay only for the reasoning power they need, balancing advanced capabilities with cost efficiency. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the…
ISACA and Chartered IIA pen open letter to UK Government urging swift audit reform to build digital resilience
ISACA and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA), have sent a letter to Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, stressing the urgent need for audit reform legislation to boost digital resilience. The…
Entrust Announces all-in-one Cryptographic Security Platform
Entrust has announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, for release in May. The platform is a unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates. Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and sophistication.…
Cut CAPTCHA Fatigue & Boost Conversions with Device Check
Cut CAPTCHA fatigue without compromising security. Learn how Device Check reduces friction for users while keeping bots out—silently and effectively. The post Cut CAPTCHA Fatigue & Boost Conversions with Device Check appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
BSidesLV24 – Common Ground – Security for AI Basics – Not by ChatGPT
Author/Presenter: Chloé Messdaghi Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
Google Digital Ad Network Ruled Illegal Monopoly By Judge
More bad news for Google. Second time in less than a year that some part of Alphabet’s business has been ruled a monopoly This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Digital Ad Network Ruled…
CISA Urges Action on Potential Oracle Cloud Credential Compromise
Following reports of unauthorized access to a legacy Oracle cloud environment, CISA warns of potential credential compromise leading… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: CISA Urges…
CrazyHunter Hacker Group Using Open-Source Tools from GitHub to Attack Organizations
A sophisticated ransomware group known as CrazyHunter has emerged as a significant threat to organizations, particularly those in Taiwan’s critical infrastructure sectors. This newly identified threat actor has been conducting targeted attacks against healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and industrial organizations…
Announcing AWS Security Reference Architecture Code Examples for Generative AI
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the release of new Security Reference Architecture (SRA) code examples for securing generative AI workloads. The examples include two comprehensive capabilities focusing on secure model inference and RAG implementations, covering a wide…
Publisher’s Spotlight: Veriti
By Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine Transforming Exposure Management with Safe, Automated Remediation Organizations today invest heavily in security tools, often spending $100k or more annually. But the… The post Publisher’s Spotlight: Veriti appeared first on Cyber Defense…
China-linked APT Mustang Panda upgrades tools in its arsenal
China-linked APT group Mustang Panda deployed a new custom backdoor, MQsTTang, in recent attacks targeting Europe, Asia, and Australia. China-linked APT group Mustang Panda (aka Camaro Dragon, RedDelta or Bronze President). deployed a new custom backdoor, tracked as MQsTTang, in…
CrazyHunter Hacker Group Exploits Open-Source GitHub Tools to Target Organizations
A relatively new ransomware outfit known as CrazyHunter has emerged as a significant threat, particularly targeting Taiwanese organizations. The group, which started its operations in the healthcare, education, and industrial sectors of Taiwan, leverages sophisticated cyber techniques to disrupt essential…
Ransomware Attacks Surge 126%, Targeting Consumer Goods and Services Sector
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation in ransomware attacks, marking a concerning trend for global businesses. According to a recent analysis by Check Point Research, ransomware incidents surged by an alarming 126% compared to the same period in 2024.…
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Hit Record High With 1,300+ Reported in 2024
Microsoft’s security landscape faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, with vulnerability reports soaring to an all-time high of 1,360 identified security flaws across the company’s product ecosystem. This alarming figure represents the highest number recorded since systematic tracking began, highlighting the…
Threat Actors Using Cascading Shadows Attack Chain to Avoid Detection & Complicate Analysis
A sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging a multi-layered attack chain dubbed “Cascading Shadows” has been uncovered by the Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers in December 2024. This campaign delivers malware families like Agent Tesla, RemcosRAT, and XLoader through a sequence…
Ransomware Attacks Rose by 126% Attacking Consumer Goods & Services Companies
Ransomware attacks surged dramatically in the first quarter of 2025, with a 126% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a newly released global cyber attack report. The consumer goods and services sector emerged as the primary…
Krebs throws himself on the grenade, resigns from SentinelOne after Trump revokes clearances
Illegitimi non carborundum? Nice password, Mr Ex-CISA Chris Krebs, the former head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and a longtime Trump target, has resigned from SentinelOne following a recent executive order that targeted him and revoked…
LummaStealer Exploits Windows Utility to Run Remote Code Disguised as .mp4 File
The Cybereason Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) has shed light on the sophisticated tactics used by the LummaStealer malware to evade detection and execute malicious code. Originally spotted in 2022, this Russian-developed malware-as-a-service (MaaS) has continuously evolved its evasion techniques…