Tag: access
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14,000+ F5 BIG-IP APM Instances Exposed Online as Attackers Exploit RCE Vulnerability
Tags: access, attack, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, Internet, network, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have identified a massive attack surface involving F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) devices. Following a critical severity upgrade to a recently disclosed flaw, over 17,100 instances are currently exposed to the internet, leaving enterprise networks vulnerable to full system takeovers. The Escalation of CVE-2025-53521 The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53521, was initially classified…
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12 cyber industry trends revealed at RSAC 2026
Tags: access, ai, application-security, authentication, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, gartner, governance, identity, infrastructure, insurance, metric, microsoft, monitoring, mssp, phishing, programming, risk, risk-management, service, siem, skills, soc, software, startup, technology, threat, tool, trainingLegacy security vendors have the inside track on AI, for now: As far as AI technology consumption for cybersecurity, most CISOs I spoke with were open-minded while leaning toward their existing vendors, at least in the short term. This may buy legacy security vendors a bit, but not much time.Remember what happened in the cloud…
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Click, wait, repeat: Digital trust erodes one login at a time
Sign-up forms that drag on, login steps that repeat, and access requests that take longer than expected have become a normal part of using digital services. These moments … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/03/thales-digital-trust-trends-report/
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Cloudflare’s new CMS is not a WordPress killer, it’s a WordPress alternative
The next wave of web development: In an interview with Computerworld, Cloudflare senior product manager Matt Taylor said his team sees the project as the next wave of web development platforms.”There is a whole new generation of developers, and WordPress is old news to them. If you are starting today, there is no way you…
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Crowdstrike 2026 Global Threat Report: Adversaries Use AI to Bypass Defenses
The CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report shows how attackers are using AI, trusted access, and faster breakout times to launch stealthier attacks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/crowdstrike-2026-global-threat-report-adversaries-use-ai-to-bypass-defenses/
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ConductorOne Extends Reach of Identity Governance to AI
ConductorOne has extended the reach of its identity governance platform to artificial intelligence (AI) tools, agents and integrations based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Additionally, the company has now integrated its namesake identity governance platform with the CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security platform to provide access to threat intelligence in real time that can..…
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Cisco fixed critical and high-severity flaws
Cisco fixed critical flaws that could allow attackers to bypass authentication, run code, and gain access to sensitive data. Cisco released patches for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities. These flaws could let attackers bypass authentication, execute malicious code, escalate privileges, and access sensitive information. One of these critical flaws is CVE-2026-20093 (CVSS score of…
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How Treating AI Agents as Identities Can Reduce Enterprise AI Risk
AI agents are no longer experimental. They’re running production workloads, calling APIs, querying databases, provisioning infrastructure, and making decisions across cloud environments. Ironically these agents often end up with more access than the developers who built them. They operate with real credentials, real permissions, and real consequences when something goes wrong. What most enterprise security……
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Drift crypto platform confirms $280 million stolen in hack as researchers point finger at North Korea
The platform released a post-mortem on Wednesday night explaining that malicious actors gained access to Drift systems through a “novel attack” that involved the “rapid takeover” of the company’s security council administrative powers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/drift-crypto-confirms-280-million-stolen-north-korea
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Akira ransomware group can achieve initial access to data encryption in less than an hour
A new report from Halcyon finds that the group also puts more effort than usual into developing working decryptors, likely to incentivize businesses to pay up. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/akira-ransomware-initial-access-to-encryption-in-hours/
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How Do I Make Kubernetes Self”‘Service Without Losing Control?
<div cla Platform teams are under pressure to move faster, but handing full Kubernetes access to every developer is risky. Self”‘service and control are not opposites; they are two sides of a well”‘designed platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/how-do-i-make-kubernetes-self%e2%80%91service-without-losing-control/
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Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver’s licenses and passports to the open web
An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/canadian-money-transfer-app-duc-expose-drivers-licenses-passports-amazon-server/
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Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise
Cisco has released updates to address a critical security flaw in the Integrated Management Controller (IMC) that, if successfully exploited, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the system with elevated privileges.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20093, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0.”This First…
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Open-Source FIM: Freely Available. But What Makes Them Expensive?
<div cla In a previous article, we explained why it is worth licensing File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) rather than using open-source alternatives. The decision is not “free vs paid”; it is about streamlined access to the risk management capabilities of FIM and controlling costs. CimTrak is a purpose-built system that produces control and evidence through…
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Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp Attachments Spreading Backdoor on Windows PCs
Microsoft warns of a WhatsApp attachments spreading VBS malware that installs backdoors on Windows PCs, giving hackers remote access and control systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-whatsapp-attachments-backdoor-windows-pcs/
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Cisco IMC Flaw Grants Unauthenticated Admin Access
A Cisco IMC flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full admin access to affected servers. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/cisco-imc-flaw-grants-unauthenticated-admin-access/
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[Video] The TTP Ep 21: When Attackers Become Trusted Users
An episode of the Talos Threat Perspective on the 2025 Year in Review trends. We explore how identity is being used to gain, extend, and maintain access inside environments. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/video-the-ttp-ep-21-when-attackers-become-trusted-users/
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How to Improve Google Workspace Phishing Protection for Schools Without Adding IT Burden
Phishing attacks remain one of the most common, and most successful, cyber threats targeting K12 schools. As districts continue to rely on Google Workspace for communication, collaboration, and file sharing, it has become a prime entry point for attackers looking to exploit human error and gain access to sensitive data. While Google Workspace includes baseline…
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EvilTokens abuses Microsoft device code flow for account takeovers
A phishing package with post-compromise focus: Beyond the initial access vector, EvilTokens is structured as a full-service phishing platform. The kit provides affiliates with ready-to-use lures, infrastructure, and automation tools designed to carry out both the phishing phase and post-compromise activity.The lures used in the campaign include fake SharePoint document notifications, DocuSign requests, and account…
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Shut the Front Door on Email Attacks: How to Scale Security Services Without Increasing Workload
<div cla Email remains the primary entry point for cyberattacks, driven largely by phishing and account compromise. For attackers, it is often the simplest and most scalable way to gain access: send enough emails, and eventually, someone clicks. What’s changing is not the entry point, but the sophistication of the attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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HTTP-Client Axios kompromittiert
‘Die Kompromittierung des Pakets Axios auf dem Javascript-Paketmanager <> verdeutlicht einen zunehmenden Trend: Angreifer nehmen gezielt vertrauenswürdige, weit verbreitete Softwarekomponenten ins Visier, um sich unbemerkt weitreichenden Zugriff zu verschaffen. Durch das schnelle Einschleusen von Schadcode in ein verbreitetes Paket können Bedrohungsakteure routinemäßige Software-Updates und automatisierte Prozesse ausnutzen, ohne unmittelbar entdeckt zu werden. Auch wenn die…
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Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners
A financially motivated operation codenamed REF1695 has been observed leveraging fake installers to deploy remote access trojans (RATs) and cryptocurrency miners since November 2023.”Beyond cryptomining, the threat actor monetizes infections through CPA (Cost Per Action) fraud, directing victims to content locker pages under the guise of software registration,” Elastic First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Critical Cisco IMC auth bypass gives attackers Admin access
Cisco has patched several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, including an Integrated Management Controller (IMC) authentication bypass that enables attackers to gain Admin access. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-imc-auth-bypass-gives-attackers-admin-access/
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WhatsApp Attack Chain Delivers VBS, Cloud Payloads, MSI Backdoor
A new malware campaign that abuses WhatsApp messages to deliver malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files to Windows users, enabling persistent remote access through unsigned MSI installers. The campaign starts with WhatsApp messages carrying VBS attachments that appear benign but execute as scripts when opened on Windows. Once launched, the initial script creates hidden folders…
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LinkedIn Phishing Scam Uses Fake Notifications to Hijack Accounts
A LinkedIn phishing scam uses fake notifications and lookalike domains to steal credentials, hijack accounts, and access sensitive professional data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/linkedin-phishing-scam-fake-notificatioms-hijack-accounts/