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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 9 March 2025
Tags: android, attack, backdoor, breach, china, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, malware, microsoft, network, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, skills, software, theft, update, vulnerabilityWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Microsoft Engineer’s Transition to Cybersecurity Ankit Masrani, a 36-year-old software engineer, successfully transitioned into a cybersecurity role at Microsoft. With a background in IT and a Master’s degree in computer science, Masrani secured…
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CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatVikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
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What are the cost implications of advanced NHI protection?
What is the True Cost of Not Investing in Non-Human Identities Protection? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are increasingly significant where automated operations and cloud-based infrastructures dominate. But what happens when businesses overlook the value of advanced NHI protection? What are the financial implications your organization can face if such protection is not put in place? These……
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Schwachstelle Ursache für Exchange Online- und MS 365-Probleme seit 1. März 2025?
Microsoft kämpft seit einer Woche mit Cloud-Problemen in Exchange Online sowie Microsoft 365 samt der iOS-Outlook-App. Gleichzeitig ist mir gerade die Information zur Schwachstelle CVE-2024-49035 im Microsoft Partner-Portal untergekommen. Nun gibt es Hinweise, dass die Exchange Online-Probleme mit einer Schwachstelle … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/09/schwachstelle-cve-2024-49035-ursache-fuer-exchange-online-und-ms-365-probleme-seit-1-maerz-2025/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/07/cloud-storage-fees/
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How to Build a Robust Cloud Security Strategy: Key Solutions and Tips
As businesses continue to shift their operations to the cloud, ensuring robust cloud security has never been more critical. While the cloud offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces a host of new security challenges. Cloud security strategies must be adaptable, comprehensive, and proactive, especially in a constantly evolving cyber threat environment. In this……
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BSI veröffentlicht neue Sicherheitsanforderungen für Datenbanksysteme
Die neuen BSI-Anforderungen gelten sowohl für relationale als auch NoSQL-Datenbanksysteme und berücksichtigen alle Betriebsarten.Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) hat die Version 1.0 seiner Eckpunkte der IT-Sicherheitsanforderungen für Datenbanksysteme veröffentlicht. Die Dokumente basieren BSI-Angaben zufolge auf einer umfassenden Analyse verschiedener Typen von Datenbankmanagementsystemen. Ein zentrales Prinzip der Eckpunkte ist ‘Security by Default”. Hiermit…
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New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance
Google Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities. The post New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-ai-protection-from-google-cloud-tackles-ai-risks-threats-and-compliance/
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Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist
Tags: attack, cloud, crypto, cybersecurity, google, hacker, malicious, mandiant, north-korea, threatSafe{Wallet} has revealed that the cybersecurity incident that led to the Bybit $1.5 billion crypto heist is a “highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attack,” stating the North Korean threat actors behind the hack took steps to erase traces of the malicious activity in an effort to hamper investigation efforts.The multi-signature (multisig) platform, which has roped in Google…
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Armis Acquires OTORIO to Expand OT Exposure Management Platform
Tags: cloudArmis will integrate OTORIO’s Titan platform with its cloud-based Centrix, bringing an on-premise option to the cloud-only offering. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/armis-acquires-otorio-expand-ot-exposure-management-platform
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How can I align NHI management with our digital transformation initiatives?
Why is Non-Human Identities Management Critical for Digital Transformation? Have you ever considered the sheer quantity of non-human identities (NHIs) that exist within your corporate network? These NHIs, also known as machine identities, play an integral role but are often overlooked. When organizations increasingly leverage cloud-based solutions in their digital transformation journey, the successful management……
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…
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Misconfigured cloud services leveraged for malware deployment
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/misconfigured-cloud-services-leveraged-for-malware-deployment
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Hackers Exploit ‘Any/Any’ Communication Configurations in Cloud Services to Host Malware
Recent research by Veriti has uncovered a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: malicious actors are increasingly leveraging cloud infrastructure to distribute malware and operate command-and-control (C2) servers. This shift in tactics presents significant challenges for detection and exposes organizations to heightened security risks. Cloud Misconfigurations Open Doors for Attackers The study reveals that over 40% of…
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Microsoft Warns of Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploiting Cloud Services to Attack IT Supply Chain
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a significant shift in tactics by Silk Typhoon, a Chinese espionage group, now targeting common IT solutions such as remote management tools and cloud applications for initial access. This well-resourced and technically proficient threat actor has demonstrated a large targeting footprint among Chinese threat actors, exploiting vulnerabilities in edge devices…
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Cybersecurity Requirements of Cloud Computing with Brooke Motta
RAD Security CEO Brooke Motta dives into the unique cybersecurity requirements of cloud computing environments in the wake of the company picking up an additional $14 million in funding. Brooke covers the broader industry trend toward platform-based security solutions and the ongoing debate between specialized tools versus integrated approaches. Motta also highlights how infrastructure security..…
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Fueling the Fight Against Identity Attacks
Tags: access, attack, business, cisco, cloud, conference, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, identity, microsoft, open-source, penetration-testing, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, updateWhen we founded SpecterOps, one of our core principles was to build a company which brought unique insight into high-capability adversary tradecraft, constantly innovating in research and tooling. We aspired to set the cadence of the cyber security industry through a commitment to benefit our entire security community. Today, I am thrilled to announce that…
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Chinese Silk Typhoon Group Targets IT Tools for Network Breaches
Microsoft warns that Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon now exploits IT tools like remote management apps and cloud services to breach networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/chinese-silk-typhoon-group-it-tools-network-breaches/
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Silk Typhoon hackers now target IT supply chains to breach networks
Microsoft warns that Chinese cyber-espionage threat group ‘Silk Typhoon’ has shifted its tactics, now targeting remote management tools and cloud services in supply chain attacks that give them access to downstream customers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/silk-typhoon-hackers-now-target-it-supply-chains-to-breach-networks/
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Escape + Wiz: Unified Security for Modern, Cloud-Native Applications
A new technology partnership enables mutual customers to gain full cloud and application context, establish clear ownership, and accelerate the remediation of critical risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/escape-wiz-unified-security-for-modern-cloud-native-applications/
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Broadcom Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Days in VMware ESXi
Vulnerabilities Can Apparently Be Chained Together to Execute a Hypervisor Escape. Broadcom’s VMware cloud infrastructure software division has issued updates to patch three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in all supported versions of its ESXi hypervisor operating system, which can be used to escape from the hypervisor, in what’s also known as a virtual machine escape.…
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The New Cybersecurity Battleground
The rapid adoption of cloud services, SaaS applications, and the shift to remote work have fundamentally reshaped how enterprises operate. These technological advances have created a world of opportunity but also brought about complexities that pose significant security threats. At the core of these vulnerabilities lies Identity”, the gateway to enterprise security and the number…
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Hackers Exploit Cloud Misconfigurations to Spread Malware
Veriti Research reveals 40% of networks allow ‘any/any’ cloud access, exposing critical vulnerabilities. Learn how malware like XWorm… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-exploit-cloud-misconfigurations-spread-malware/
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Top 7 Cyber Security Challenges Faced by SaaS Organizations
Today’s technology-driven world needs Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) organizations. Their software solutions help organizations perform effectively and efficiently. SaaS applications are easily available over the internet. It allows users to access them via a web browser without requiring complex installations or infrastructure. With 42,000 SaaS companies worldwide, it makes up 36.6% of the cloud service market. The……
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CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, CVE-2025-22226: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation and Fusion Exploited
Tags: advisory, attack, cloud, cve, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, microsoft, threat, update, vmware, vulnerability, zero-dayBroadcom published an advisory for three flaws in several VMware products that were exploited in the wild as zero-days. Organizations are advised to apply the available patches. Background On March 4, Broadcom published an advisory (VMSA-2025-0004) for three zero-day vulnerabilities across multiple VMware products: CVE Description CVSSv3 CVE-2025-22224 VMware ESXi and Workstation Heap-Overflow Vulnerability 9.3…
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Microsoft pushes a lot of products on users, but here’s one cybersecurity can embrace
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, cisa, cloud, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, governance, government, identity, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, phishing, service, siemEntra monitors for suspicious activity: Entra monitors for activities that are more than likely being carried out by attackers. So, for example, the following actions are monitored:Users with leaked credentials.Sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses.Impossible travel to atypical locations.Sign-ins from infected devices.Sign-ins from IP addresses with suspicious activity.Sign-ins from unfamiliar locations.You can set a threshold for…