Tag: cyber
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Critical Node.js Library Flaw Lets Hackers Execute Remote Commands on Windows
A severe command injection vulnerability has been discovered in systeminformation, a widely-used Node.js library for retrieving system information. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-68154, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on Windows systems when applications pass user input to the vulnerable function. The vulnerability exists in the fsSize() function, which retrieves disk space information but fails…
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Private Certificate Authority 101: From Setup to Management
Introduction Security has become a primary focus in today’s world, which is dominated by computers and technology. Businesses are always on a quest to find better ways how secure their information and messages. Another important component in the field of ‘cyber security’ is the understanding and management of certification. These are generally in the formRead…
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Private Certificate Authority 101: From Setup to Management
Introduction Security has become a primary focus in today’s world, which is dominated by computers and technology. Businesses are always on a quest to find better ways how secure their information and messages. Another important component in the field of ‘cyber security’ is the understanding and management of certification. These are generally in the formRead…
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CVE-2025-40602: SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Zero-Day Exploited
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, control, cve, cyber, data, exploit, firewall, flaw, injection, international, mobile, ransomware, sql, vulnerability, zero-dayA zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 was reportedly exploited in the wild in a chained attack with CVE-2025-23006. Key takeaways: CVE-2025-40602 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the appliance management console (AMC) of the SonicWall SMA 1000 appliance. CVE-2025-40602 has been exploited in a chained attack with CVE-2025-23006, a deserialization…
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Why Cyera Is Eyeing a $400M Funding Round at a $9B Valuation
More Dry Powder Will Help Cyera Compete Against Proofpoint, Rubrik in AI Agent Era Cyera in just four years has raised $1.3 billion, the second-largest venture haul for any cyber startup behind only Wiz. The company set its sights even higher in 2026, with media reports that Cyera is set to receive another $400 million…
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AI Poised to Outrun Cyber Defenders, Congress Hears
Experts Say AI Is Already Enabling Faster and Harder-to-Detect Attack Campaigns. Artificial intelligence-fueled malware and automated cyber tools are enabling faster, more adaptive attacks at scale, with experts warning Congress that adversaries are now leveraging AI and quantum advances to outpace defenders and bypass outdated security architectures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ai-poised-to-outrun-cyber-defenders-congress-hears-a-30322
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‘I Quit!’ – When CISOs Need to Take Charge of Their Careers
Security Needs to Document Risks and Push Back Against Retroactive Accountability A recent CISO resignation letter exposes a structural flaw in how organizations manage cyber risk. It shows what happens when risk is accepted quietly and accountability is enforced retroactively, and it’s a cautionary tale about why CISOs need to actively manage their careers. First…
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Complying with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Cloud Advisory: How Tenable Can Help
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, country, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, fintech, framework, google, governance, government, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, kubernetes, least-privilege, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, oracle, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustThe Monetary Authority of Singapore’s cloud advisory, part of its 2021 Technology Risk Management Guidelines, advises financial institutions to move beyond siloed monitoring to adopt a continuous, enterprise-wide approach. These firms must undergo annual audits. Here’s how Tenable can help. Key takeaways: High-stakes compliance: The MAS requires all financial institutions in Singapore to meet mandatory…
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Hackers Can Seize Control of Car Dashboards Through Modem Vulnerabilities
Imagine cruising down the highway in your brand-new electric car when suddenly the multimedia display fills with Doom, the iconic 3D shooter game completely replacing your navigation map and vehicle controls. Shockingly, this isn’t science fiction. Security researchers have demonstrated that this scenario is entirely possible in today’s connected vehicles, exposing a critical vulnerability in…
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Chinese Hackers Turn Compromised Servers Into ShadowPad Nodes
A sophisticated Chinese threat actor tracked as Ink Dragon has been weaponizing a custom ShadowPad IIS Listener module to convert compromised servers into distributed relay nodes, according to research by Check Point Research. The tactic represents a significant escalation in the group’s operational capabilities, enabling attackers to establish persistent, multi-layered command-and-control infrastructure that spans victim…
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Singularity Linux Kernel Rootkit with klogctl Detection Evasion
Singularity, a stealth-focused Linux Kernel Module (LKM) rootkit targeting modern 6.x kernels, has added a powerful log”evasion capability that prevents its detection through traditional kernel logging interfaces such as klogctl. Designed as a “final boss” rootkit for defenders, Singularity notes deep kernel hooking, advanced log sanitization, and EDR evasion techniques to stay invisible on compromised systems.…
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Nagios XI 2026R1.1 Released to Patch Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Nagios has released version 2026R1.1 to address a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting earlier versions of its monitoring platform. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-34288, poses a significant risk to enterprise infrastructure by enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability stems from an unsafe interaction between sudo permissions and…
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Microsoft to Block Exchange Online Access from Outdated Devices
Microsoft has announced a significant update to its device connectivity policies for Exchange Online, aimed at enhancing security and ensuring users are on modern protocols. Starting March 1, 2026, mobile devices running Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) versions older than 16.1 will no longer be able to connect to Exchange Online mailboxes. Exchange ActiveSync version 16.1 was originally…
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CISA Adds Actively Exploited Fortinet Signature Verification Flaw to KEV Catalog
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, kev, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially added CVE-2025-59718 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, marking the latest Fortinet vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw affects multiple Fortinet products and poses a significant threat to organisations relying on FortiCloud single sign-on (SSO) authentication. Vulnerability Details CVE-2025-59718 represents an improper…
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Kimsuky Hackers Use Weaponized QR Codes to Distribute Malicious Mobile Apps
Threat researchers have uncovered a sophisticated mobile malware campaign attributed to North Korea-linked threat actor Kimsuky, leveraging weaponized QR codes and fraudulent delivery service impersonations to trick users into installing remote access trojans on their smartphones. The ENKI WhiteHat Threat Research Team identified the latest iteration of >>DOCSWAP
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Microsoft Desktop Window Manager Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that could allow attackers to escalate privileges to system level. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55681, resides in the dwmcore.dll component and was disclosed during the TyphoonPWN Windows security competition, where it earned second place recognition. The Vulnerability The vulnerability exists within the CBrushRenderingGraphBuilder::AddEffectBrush function in the DWM…
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5 Cybersecurity Moves Every SMB Should Make
Practical Steps That Effectively Strengthen Security and Resilience. Cyberattackers know SMBs think they’re too small to be a target – and they’re acting on it. Learn why small businesses are increasingly targeted and the five foundational steps that can significantly reduce cyber risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/5-cybersecurity-moves-every-smb-should-make-a-30313
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ClickFix attacks that bypass cyber controls on the rise
NCC’s monthly threat report details the growing prevalence of ClickFix attacks in the wild First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366636555/ClickFix-attacks-that-bypass-cyber-controls-on-the-rise
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The 12 Months of Innovation: How Salt Security Helped Rewrite API AI Security in 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, exploit, github, governance, injection, insurance, intelligence, privacy, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, wafAs holiday lights go up and inboxes fill with year-in-review emails, it’s tempting to look back on 2025 as “the year of AI.” But for security teams, it was something more specific the year APIs, AI agents, and MCP servers collided across the API fabric, expanding the attack surface faster than most organizations could keep…
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Security by Design: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Matters More Than Ever
In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and evolving risk landscapes, organisations face mounting pressure to strengthen their security posture whilst maintaining seamless user experiences. At Thales, we recognise that robust security must be foundational embedded into products and services by design, not bolted on as an afterthought. This principle underpins our commitment… First…
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Securing the AI Revolution: NSFOCUS LLM Security Protection Solution
As Artificial Intelligence technology rapidly advances, Large Language Models (LLMs) are being widely adopted across countless domains. However, with this growth comes a critical challenge: LLM security issues are becoming increasingly prominent, posing a major constraint on further development. Governments and regulatory bodies are responding with policies and regulations to ensure the safety and compliance…The…
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Russian state hackers targeted Western critical infrastructure for years, Amazon says
Tags: credentials, cyber, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, network, russia, theft, threat, vulnerabilityAmazon disclosed a years-long Russian state-backed cyber campaign targeting Western critical infrastructure from 2021 to 2025. Amazon Threat Intelligence reports a long-running Russian state-backed campaign (20212025) targeting Western critical infrastructure. Threat actors shifted from exploiting vulnerabilities to abusing misconfigured network edge devices, enabling credential theft and lateral movement with lower risk. The researchers linked the…
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Russian state hackers targeted Western critical infrastructure for years, Amazon says
Tags: credentials, cyber, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, network, russia, theft, threat, vulnerabilityAmazon disclosed a years-long Russian state-backed cyber campaign targeting Western critical infrastructure from 2021 to 2025. Amazon Threat Intelligence reports a long-running Russian state-backed campaign (20212025) targeting Western critical infrastructure. Threat actors shifted from exploiting vulnerabilities to abusing misconfigured network edge devices, enabling credential theft and lateral movement with lower risk. The researchers linked the…
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Lexi DiScola’s guide to global teamwork and overflowing TBRs
Lexi DiScola shares how her unconventional path led her to global cyber threat analysis and highlights the power of diverse backgrounds on an international team First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/lexi-discolas-guide-to-global-teamwork-and-overflowing-tbrs/
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Alles zum Cyber Resilience Act Teil 3 – Verpflichtungen für Hersteller durch den CRA
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyber-resilience-act-vorgaben-fuer-hersteller-a-d63f651dc9b2209828d1772fd07927c9/
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Telekom startet System gegen Betrugsanrufe
Der Call Check der Deutschen Telekom soll Smartphone-Kunden künftig vor betrügerischen Anrufen schützen.Jemand ruft an, die Nummer ist im eigenen Adressbuch nicht eingespeichert. Egal, man geht mal dran und lässt sich von einem Unbekannten in ein Gespräch verwickeln. Das ist meistens keine gute Idee.Der sogenannte Call Check der Deutschen Telekom soll ab sofort automatisch alle…
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CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox Flaws
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new alert regarding a critical security vulnerability affecting Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox. The agency has added this flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating that hackers are actively exploiting it in attacks. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-14611, involves a serious issue with how these…
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New Moonwalk++ PoC Demonstrates How Malware Can Forge Windows Call Stacks to Evade Detection
Security researchers have unveiled a dangerous new technique that allows malware to completely hide its tracks by faking Windows call stacks a method designed to bypass modern endpoint detection systems. The technique, called Moonwalk++, extends previous research on Stack Moonwalking and demonstrates a critical vulnerability in how security tools validate whether malware is calling sensitive…