Tag: access
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Active Exploitation Of Fortinet SSO Flaw Targets Firewalls For Admin Takeover
Tags: access, authentication, cisa, cve, cvss, cyber, data-breach, exploit, firewall, flaw, fortinet, Internet, malicious, threat, vulnerabilityThreat actors actively exploit critical Fortinet vulnerabilities CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719 to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication on firewalls and proxies. These flaws allow unauthenticated attackers to craft malicious SAML messages, gaining admin access on internet-exposed devices. Fortinet disclosed them on December 9, 2025, with CVSS scores of 9.8, and CISA added CVE-2025-59718 to its Known Exploited…
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Cisco Unified Communications Zero-Day RCE Flaw Actively Exploited For Root Shell Access
Tags: access, cisco, communications, cve, cyber, exploit, flaw, rce, remote-code-execution, service, vulnerability, zero-dayCisco has warned customers of a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting several of its Unified Communications products, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM), Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME), Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (IM&P), Cisco Unity Connection, and Cisco Webex Calling Dedicated Instance. Tracked as CVE-2026-20045, the vulnerability carries…
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Securing the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace
Tags: access, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, data, defense, dora, email, encryption, GDPR, google, Hardware, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, law, malware, network, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, zero-trustSecuring the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace madhav Thu, 01/22/2026 – 04:35 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data privacy and sovereignty have become top priorities for organizations worldwide. With the proliferation of cloud services and the tightening of global data protection regulations, security professionals face mounting pressure to ensure their…
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Warum Microsoft-365-Konfigurationen geschützt werden müssen
Tags: access, authentication, backup, ciso, cloud, compliance, framework, least-privilege, mail, mfa, microsoft, office, powershell, risk, zero-trustLesen Sie, warum CISOs den M365-Tenant stärker in den Blick nehmen müssen.Im Jahr 2010 war Office 365 eine einfache Suite mit Office-Anwendungen und zusätzlicher E-Mail-Funktion. Das hat sich 15 Jahre später mit Microsoft 365 geändert: Die Suite ist ein wesentliches Element in den Bereichen Kommunikation, Zusammenarbeit und Sicherheit. Dienste wie Entra, Intune, Exchange, Defender, Teams…
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ACME flaw in Cloudflare allowed attackers to reach origin servers
Cloudflare fixed a flaw in its ACME validation logic that could let attackers bypass security checks and access protected origin servers. Cloudflare fixed a flaw in its ACME HTTP-01 validation logic that could let attackers bypass security checks and reach origin servers. The issue stemmed from how Cloudflare’s edge handled requests to the /.well-known/acme-challenge/ path.…
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‘Damn Vulnerable’ Training Apps Leave Vendors’ Clouds Exposed
Hackers are already leveraging these over-permissioned programs to access the IT systems of major security vendors. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/vulnerable-vendors-training-apps
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Hackers Weaponize 2,500+ Security Tools to Disable Endpoint Defenses Before Ransomware Attacks
A sophisticated campaign has weaponized over 2,500 variants of a legitimate security driver to disable endpoint protection before deploying ransomware and remote access trojans. Attackers are abusing truesight.sys, a kernel-mode driver from Adlice Software’s RogueKiller antivirus suite. The legacy version 2.0.2 contains a critical vulnerability allowing arbitrary process termination via IOCTL command 0x22E044. This enables…
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GNU InetUtils Vulnerability Exploited via “-f root” to Achieve Full System Control
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GNU InetUtils’ telnetd server allows remote attackers to gain root access without credentials by exploiting improper parameter sanitization. GNU InetUtils versions 1.9.3 through 2.7 contain a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in the telnetd server that enables unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise. The flaw stems from insufficient…
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PURELOGS Payload Hidden in Weaponized PNG Images Used in Stealth Attacks
A sophisticated PURELOGS infostealer campaign that weaponizes PNG image files to evade detection.The attack begins with a phishing email disguised as a pharmaceutical invoice containing a ZIP archive with a JScript (.js) file. Unlike browser-based JavaScript, this Windows Script Host file executes with full operating system privileges through the Windows scripting engine, granting direct access…
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Weaponized Shipping Documents Spread Remcos RAT in Stealthy Malware Campaign
A sophisticated phishing campaign distributing a fileless variant of Remcos RAT, a commercial remote access tool offering extensive capabilities, including system resource management, remote surveillance, network management, and agent control. The campaign initiates through phishing emails impersonating Vietnamese shipping companies, tricking recipients into opening attached Word documents under the pretense of viewing updated shipping documents.…
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New Research Exposes Critical Gap: 64% of Third-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Authorization
Boston, MA, USA, 21st January 2026, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/new-research-exposes-critical-gap-64-of-third-party-applications-access-sensitive-data-without-authorization/
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New Research Exposes Critical Gap: 64% of Third-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Authorization
Boston, MA, USA, 21st January 2026, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/new-research-exposes-critical-gap-64-of-third-party-applications-access-sensitive-data-without-authorization/
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Enterprise-Grade Identity Verification for AI-Enhanced Workflows
Enterprise-grade identity verification is critical for AI-driven businesses to prevent fraud, ensure compliance, and secure digital identities across onboarding, access control, and automated workflows. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/enterprise-grade-identity-verification-for-ai-enhanced-workflows/
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Carlsberg Event Wristband Leaked PII, Researcher Told Not to Disclose
A poorly secured wristband system used at a Carlsberg exhibition allowed access to visitor photos, videos, and full names. Attempts to report the issue were ignored for months. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/carlsberg-event-wristband-leaked-pii-disclose/
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Jetzt abschalten: Zehn Jahre alte Telnetd-Lücke macht jeden Client zum Root
Seit 2015 kann sich über Telnetd jeder Client einen Root-Zugriff verschaffen. Einen Patch gibt es zwar, empfohlen wird jedoch die Abschaltung. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/jetzt-abschalten-zehn-jahre-alte-telnetd-luecke-macht-jeden-client-zum-root-2601-204433.html
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Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Complete Guide with Policy Examples
Learn how Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) works with detailed policy examples for enterprise SSO, CIAM, and Zero Trust security architectures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/attribute-based-access-control-abac-complete-guide-with-policy-examples/
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Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Complete Guide with Policy Examples
Learn how Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) works with detailed policy examples for enterprise SSO, CIAM, and Zero Trust security architectures. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/attribute-based-access-control-abac-complete-guide-with-policy-examples/
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13 cyber questions to better vet IT vendors and reduce third-party risk
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, extortion, firewall, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, international, ISO-27001, jobs, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, password, PCI, penetration-testing, radius, ransomware, risk, saas, sans, security-incident, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerabilityVital vendor questions CISOs should ask: To gain that critical information, security leaders and experts recommend CSOs ask IT partners the following cyber-specific questions. 1. What attestation will you provide to prove proper security controls are in place? These are essential, says Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO for cybersecurity and compliance platform Onapsis. Some of the…
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13 cyber questions to better vet IT vendors and reduce third-party risk
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, extortion, firewall, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, international, ISO-27001, jobs, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, password, PCI, penetration-testing, radius, ransomware, risk, saas, sans, security-incident, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerabilityVital vendor questions CISOs should ask: To gain that critical information, security leaders and experts recommend CSOs ask IT partners the following cyber-specific questions. 1. What attestation will you provide to prove proper security controls are in place? These are essential, says Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO for cybersecurity and compliance platform Onapsis. Some of the…
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For cyber risk assessments, frequency is essential
Tags: access, authentication, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, framework, GDPR, infrastructure, mitigation, network, password, radius, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, strategy, tool, vulnerabilityIdentifying vulnerabilities: A cyber risk assessment helps to identify security gaps in a company’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. This provides the opportunity to eliminate these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by cybercriminals.Prioritize risk management measures: Not every system is critical, and not all of a company’s data is equally important. The results of the risk…
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Threat Actors Exploit LinkedIn for RAT Delivery in Enterprise Networks
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting LinkedIn private messages has been identified, delivering remote access trojans (RATs) through a combination of DLL sideloading techniques and weaponized open-source Python pen-testing scripts, enabling attackers to establish persistent control over corporate systems while evading traditional security detection. These archives contain four key components: a genuine open-source PDF reader application,…
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Three vulnerabilities in Anthropic Git MCP Server could let attackers tamper with LLMs
mcp-server-git versions prior to 2025-12.18.The three vulnerabilities are·CVE-2025-68143, an unrestricted git_init.·CVE-2025-68145, a path validation bypass.·CVE-2025-68144, an argument injection in git_diff.Unlike other vulnerabilities in MCP servers that required specific configurations, these work on any configuration of Anthropic’s official server, out of the box, Cyata says.Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in 2024 to…
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Flaws in Chainlit AI dev framework expose servers to compromise
/proc/self/environ file is used to store environment variables, and these can contain API keys, credentials, internal file paths, database paths, tokens for AWS and other cloud services, and even CHAINLIT_AUTH_SECRET, a secret that’s used to sign authentication tokens when authentication is enabled.On top of that, if LangChain is used as the orchestration layer behind Chainlit…
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Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans’ Social Security data
The revelation comes as part of a series of corrections in a legal case over DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/trump-administration-admits-doge-may-have-misused-americans-social-security-data/
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Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data
Security researchers found a Google Gemini flaw that let hidden instructions in a meeting invite extract private calendar data and create deceptive events. The post Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-flaw-private-calendar-data/
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The Data Center Is Secure, But Your Users Are Not
Today’s data centers are hardened facilities with layered access controls, surveillance, redundancy and security teams focused on keeping threats out. Yet, even the most secure environment can be compromised by a single moment of trust, such as a legitimate-looking email that prompts someone to click a link. That’s the modern cybersecurity paradox. The perimeter can..…
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NIST’s Blueprint for AI Security: How Data Trust Enables AI Success
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, csf, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, guide, intelligence, least-privilege, nist, risk, risk-management, saas, toolThe rapid adoption of artificial intelligence has forced organizations to confront a hard truth: AI changes the cybersecurity equation. New attack surfaces, new misuse patterns and new forms of automation require a different approach to managing risk. That’s why NIST has stepped forward. Through its draft AI cybersecurity profile, NIST CSF 2.0 and the AI…
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Why Smart Contract Security Can’t Wait for >>Better<< AI Models
The numbers tell a stark story: $1.42 billion lost across 149 documented incidents in 2024 due to smart contract vulnerabilities, with access control flaws accounting for $953.2 million in damages alone. While the Web3 community debates the perfect AI solution for smart contract security, billions continue to drain from protocols that could have been protected..…
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Google Gemini Flaw Turns Calendar Invites Into Attack Vector
The indirect prompt injection vulnerability allows an attacker to weaponize calendar invites to circumvent Google’s privacy controls and access private data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/google-gemini-flaw-calendar-invites-attack-vector