Tag: access
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Constant-time support lands in LLVM: Protecting cryptographic code at the compiler level
Tags: access, apple, attack, crypto, cryptography, data, exploit, government, group, infrastructure, open-source, rust, vulnerabilityTrail of Bits has developed constant-time coding support for LLVM 21, providing developers with compiler-level guarantees that their cryptographic implementations remain secure against branching-related timing attacks. This work introduces the __builtin_ct_select family of intrinsics and supporting infrastructure that prevents the Clang compiler, and potentially other compilers built with LLVM, from inadvertently breaking carefully crafted constant-time…
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Constant-time support lands in LLVM: Protecting cryptographic code at the compiler level
Tags: access, apple, attack, crypto, cryptography, data, exploit, government, group, infrastructure, open-source, rust, vulnerabilityTrail of Bits has developed constant-time coding support for LLVM 21, providing developers with compiler-level guarantees that their cryptographic implementations remain secure against branching-related timing attacks. This work introduces the __builtin_ct_select family of intrinsics and supporting infrastructure that prevents the Clang compiler, and potentially other compilers built with LLVM, from inadvertently breaking carefully crafted constant-time…
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New FlexibleFerret Malware Chain Targets macOS With Go Backdoor
A new macOS malware chain using staged scripts and a Go-based backdoor has been attributed to FlexibleFerret, designed to steal credentials and maintain system access First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/flexibleferret-malware-macos-go/
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ToddyCat’s New Hacking Tools Steal Outlook Emails and Microsoft 365 Access Tokens
The threat actor known as ToddyCat has been observed adopting new methods to obtain access to corporate email data belonging to target companies, including using a custom tool dubbed TCSectorCopy.”This attack allows them to obtain tokens for the OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol using the user’s browser, which can be used outside the perimeter of the…
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ToddyCat’s New Hacking Tools Steal Outlook Emails and Microsoft 365 Access Tokens
The threat actor known as ToddyCat has been observed adopting new methods to obtain access to corporate email data belonging to target companies, including using a custom tool dubbed TCSectorCopy.”This attack allows them to obtain tokens for the OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol using the user’s browser, which can be used outside the perimeter of the…
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Major Data Breach at Delta Dental of Virginia Hits Over 146,000 Customers’ Info
Delta Dental of Virginia, a non-profit dental benefits organization based in Roanoke, has announced a significant data breach affecting approximately 145,918 individuals. The unauthorised access to an external system exposed sensitive personal information, marking one of the more substantial healthcare data incidents affecting Virginia residents this year. The security breach occurred on March 21, 2025,…
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Major Data Breach at Delta Dental of Virginia Hits Over 146,000 Customers’ Info
Delta Dental of Virginia, a non-profit dental benefits organization based in Roanoke, has announced a significant data breach affecting approximately 145,918 individuals. The unauthorised access to an external system exposed sensitive personal information, marking one of the more substantial healthcare data incidents affecting Virginia residents this year. The security breach occurred on March 21, 2025,…
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Apache Syncope Flaw Lets Attackers Access Internal Database Content
A security vulnerability has been identified in Apache Syncope that could allow attackers to decrypt stored passwords if they gain access to the internal database. The flaw stems from the use of a hardcoded default AES encryption key, which undermines the password protection mechanism designed to keep sensitive user credentials secure. The vulnerability affects multiple…
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Spyware and RATs used to target WhatsApp and Signal Users
CISA warns that threat actors are actively using commercial spyware and RATs to target users of mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of threat actors using commercial spyware and remote access trojans (RATs) to target users of popular instant messaging applications, including WhatsApp and Signal.…
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Elephant Group Launches Defense Sector Attacks Using MSBuild-Delivered Python Backdoor
An India-aligned advanced persistent threat group known as Dropping Elephant has launched sophisticated cyberattacks against Pakistan’s defense sector using a newly developed Python-based backdoor delivered through an MSBuild dropper. The campaign demonstrates significant evolution in the threat actor’s tactics, techniques, and procedures, combining living-off-the-land binaries with custom malware to evade detection and establish persistent access…
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NVIDIA Isaac-GROOT Flaws Let Attackers Inject Malicious Code
NVIDIA has released security updates addressing two critical code injection vulnerabilities in its Isaac-GR00T robotics software platform. The flaws could allow attackers with local system access to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and tamper with sensitive data, potentially compromising robotic systems and their underlying infrastructure. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-33183 and CVE-2025-33184, affect all versions…
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Azure Bastion mit schwerer Schwachstelle CVE-2025-49752
Der Microsoft Azure Bastion-Dienst zum sicheren und nahtlosen RDP- und SSH-Zugriff auf virtuelle Azure-Maschinen (VMs) weist für alle Bereitstellungen vor dem 20. November 2025 eine schwere Schwachstelle CVE-2025-49752 (CVSS Score 10.0) auf. Am 21. November 2025 hat Microsoft den Dienst … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/25/azure-bastion-mit-schwerer-schwachstelle-cve-2025-49752/
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OWASP Top 10 2025 Updates: Supply Chain, Secrets, And Misconfigurations Take Center Stage
Discover what’s changed in the OWASP 2025 Top 10 and how GitGuardian helps you mitigate risks like broken access control and software supply chain failures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/owasp-top-10-2025-updates-supply-chain-secrets-and-misconfigurations-take-center-stage/
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OWASP Top 10 2025 Updates: Supply Chain, Secrets, And Misconfigurations Take Center Stage
Discover what’s changed in the OWASP 2025 Top 10 and how GitGuardian helps you mitigate risks like broken access control and software supply chain failures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/owasp-top-10-2025-updates-supply-chain-secrets-and-misconfigurations-take-center-stage/
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OWASP Top 10 2025 Updates: Supply Chain, Secrets, And Misconfigurations Take Center Stage
Discover what’s changed in the OWASP 2025 Top 10 and how GitGuardian helps you mitigate risks like broken access control and software supply chain failures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/owasp-top-10-2025-updates-supply-chain-secrets-and-misconfigurations-take-center-stage/
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What keeps CISOs awake at night, and why Zurich might hold the cure
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, ciso, conference, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, firmware, framework, group, incident response, injection, LLM, malware, mandiant, microsoft, mitre, network, phishing, phone, ransomware, resilience, risk, soc, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, update, zero-dayA safe space in the Alps: Over two days at Zurich’s stunning Dolder Grand, hosted by the Swiss Cyber Institute, I witnessed something I’ve seldom seen at cybersecurity events: real vulnerability. In a closed, attribution-free environment, leaders shared not just strategies, but doubts. And that made this event stand out, not as another conference, but…
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Hackers knock out systems at Moscow-run postal operator in occupied Ukraine
Donbas Post, which operates in the Russian-controlled parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, said the incident affected its corporate network, web platform and email systems. The company had restricted access to several services to contain the breach and was working to restore operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-knock-out-systems-russia-operated-post-ukraine
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What keeps CISOs awake at night, and why Zurich might hold the cure
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, ciso, conference, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, firmware, framework, group, incident response, injection, LLM, malware, mandiant, microsoft, mitre, network, phishing, phone, ransomware, resilience, risk, soc, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, update, zero-dayA safe space in the Alps: Over two days at Zurich’s stunning Dolder Grand, hosted by the Swiss Cyber Institute, I witnessed something I’ve seldom seen at cybersecurity events: real vulnerability. In a closed, attribution-free environment, leaders shared not just strategies, but doubts. And that made this event stand out, not as another conference, but…
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What is SambaSpy
SambaSPY: The RAT that targets selective victims Human error isn’t just about careless clicks or weak passwords, attackers are now deploying extremely targeted malware to exploit very specific victims. One such threat is SambaSpy, a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that’s not mass-sprayed across the globe but instead focuses on a carefully selected demographic…. First…
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AWS S3-Buckets im Visier von Ransomware-Banden
Tags: access, backup, breach, cloud, cybersecurity, encryption, iam, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, strategyRansomware-Banden haben ihren Fokus von traditionellen lokalen Zielen auf Cloud-Speicherdienste und insbesondere Amazon S3 verlagert.Ein aktueller Bericht von Trend Micro beschreibt eine neue Welle von Angriffen, bei denen Angreifer Cloud-native Verschlüsselungs- und Schlüsselverwaltungsdienste integrieren, anstatt lediglich Daten zu stehlen oder zu löschen.’Böswillige Aktivitäten, die auf S3 Buckets abzielen, sind nichts Neues, obwohl Unternehmen ihre Cloud-Umgebungen…
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Invisible battles: How cybersecurity work erodes mental health in silence and what we can do about it
Always-on alertness Threats don’t wait. Neither does your pager. You’re expected to respond instantly, on holidays, birthdays, weekends and 2 a.m. system alerts. Even when nothing’s burning, your mind stays wired.That permanent readiness? It’s exhaustion disguised as dedication. Sleep suffers. Focus slips. And when your nervous system never gets to shut down, it starts to…