Tag: cyber
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Elastic Cloud Enterprise Flaw Lets Attackers Run Malicious Commands
Elastic has released a critical security update for Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) addressing a template engine injection flaw that could allow attackers with admin privileges to execute arbitrary commands and exfiltrate sensitive data. Tracked as CVE-2025-37729 and rated CVSS 9.1 (Critical), the issue affects ECE versions 2.5.0 through 3.8.1 and 4.0.0 through 4.0.1. Users are…
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Simple Prompt Injection Lets Hackers Bypass OpenAI Guardrails Framework
Security researchers have discovered a fundamental vulnerability in OpenAI’s newly released Guardrails framework that can be exploited using basic prompt injection techniques. The vulnerability enables attackers to circumvent the system’s safety mechanisms and generate malicious content without triggering any security alerts, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of AI self-regulation approaches. Critical Flaw in LLM-Based…
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178,000+ Invoices Expose Customer Data from Invoicely Platform
A significant data exposure incident has affected the cloud-based invoicing platform Invoicely, potentially compromising sensitive information belonging to customers worldwide. The exposed database contained 178,519 files in various formats including Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, PDFs, and images. Most concerning was the complete lack of security measures the database was neither password-protected nor encrypted, making […]…
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Elastic Cloud Enterprise Flaw Lets Attackers Run Malicious Commands
Elastic has released a critical security update for Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) addressing a template engine injection flaw that could allow attackers with admin privileges to execute arbitrary commands and exfiltrate sensitive data. Tracked as CVE-2025-37729 and rated CVSS 9.1 (Critical), the issue affects ECE versions 2.5.0 through 3.8.1 and 4.0.0 through 4.0.1. Users are…
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Simple Prompt Injection Lets Hackers Bypass OpenAI Guardrails Framework
Security researchers have discovered a fundamental vulnerability in OpenAI’s newly released Guardrails framework that can be exploited using basic prompt injection techniques. The vulnerability enables attackers to circumvent the system’s safety mechanisms and generate malicious content without triggering any security alerts, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of AI self-regulation approaches. Critical Flaw in LLM-Based…
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Security validation: The key to maximizing ROI from security investments
Every sizable organization invests heavily in firewalls, SIEMs, EDRs, and countless other technologies that form the backbone of a modern enterprise’s cyber defenses. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/14/picus-security-validation-whitepaper-investments-roi/
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Clevo UEFI Leak Allows Signing of Malicious Firmware with BootGuard Keys
Clevo accidentally exposed private keys used in its Intel Boot Guard implementation, allowing attackers to sign malicious firmware that would be trusted during the earliest boot stages. The issue is tracked as Vulnerability Note VU#538470 and was published on October 13, 2025. Researchers warn that this leak can enable stealthy and persistent compromise on systems…
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EdTech Digest: Outdated Cyber Defenses Are Failing Schools”, Here’s the Fix
This article was originally published in EdTech Digest on 10/08/25 by Charlie Sander. With cyberattacks rising, schools can strengthen defenses through ethical hacking and proactive testing This back-to-school season, cybersecurity protocols need to be front of mind for leaders across K-12 school districts. The reason is clear: not only have we seen an alarming rise…
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EdTech Digest: Outdated Cyber Defenses Are Failing Schools”, Here’s the Fix
This article was originally published in EdTech Digest on 10/08/25 by Charlie Sander. With cyberattacks rising, schools can strengthen defenses through ethical hacking and proactive testing This back-to-school season, cybersecurity protocols need to be front of mind for leaders across K-12 school districts. The reason is clear: not only have we seen an alarming rise…
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Cyber-attacks rise by 50% in past year, UK security agency says
Officials say increased dependence on technology leaves society more vulnerable to threats such as ransomware”Highly significant” cyber-attacks rose by 50% in the past year and the UK’s security services are now dealing with a new nationally significant attack more than every other day, figures from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have revealed.In what officials…
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Ukraine takes steps to launch dedicated cyber force for offensive strikes
Ukraine lawmakers are considering uniting the country’s offensive and defensive military cyber capabilities under a single command within the Armed Forces. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-takes-steps-dedicated-cyber-force
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CyberSmart Become a National Ambassador of the NCRCG
With Cyber Security Awareness Month firmly underway, the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG) has proudly welcomed CyberSmart on board as a National Ambassador. Funded and supported by the Home Office, policing and Ambassador business partners, NCRCG is bringing together all those who have a vital responsibility for combating cybercrime to help strengthen the cyber defences of…
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The importance of effective penetration testing reporting
Cyber security is a battle that never truly ends. With new and increasingly sophisticated threats emerging all the time, keeping one step ahead of the hackers is challenging. Penetration testing is an indispensable tool for organisations seeking to bolster their cyber security posture. However, while the testing process is important, its true value lies in”¦…
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Russian Cybercrime Marketplace Shifting from RDP Access to Malware Stealer Log Exploits
Tags: access, attack, breach, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, login, malware, marketplace, russia, threatThe online cybercrime marketplace, Russian Market, has evolved from selling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to becoming one of the most active underground hubs for information-stealing malware logs. Stolen user credentials are traded daily, and each compromised login represents a potential gateway into corporate systems. Threat actors routinely purchase credentials to launch credential-based attacks that…
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Russian Cybercrime Marketplace Shifting from RDP Access to Malware Stealer Log Exploits
Tags: access, attack, breach, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, login, malware, marketplace, russia, threatThe online cybercrime marketplace, Russian Market, has evolved from selling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to becoming one of the most active underground hubs for information-stealing malware logs. Stolen user credentials are traded daily, and each compromised login represents a potential gateway into corporate systems. Threat actors routinely purchase credentials to launch credential-based attacks that…
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Generation AI: Why Today’s Tech Graduates Are At a Disadvantage
With artificial intelligence supplanting entry-level security jobs, new cyber professionals will have to up their game to stay competitive in the industry. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ai-tech-graduates-disadvantage
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More
Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly, one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backup left unencrypted. By the time alarms sound, the damage is done.This week’s edition looks at how attackers are changing the game, linking different flaws, working together across borders, and even turning…
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Generation AI: Why Today’s Tech Graduates Are At a Disadvantage
With artificial intelligence supplanting entry-level security jobs, new cyber professionals will have to up their game to stay competitive in the industry. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ai-tech-graduates-disadvantage
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp Worm, Critical CVEs, Oracle 0-Day, Ransomware Cartel & More
Every week, the cyber world reminds us that silence doesn’t mean safety. Attacks often begin quietly, one unpatched flaw, one overlooked credential, one backup left unencrypted. By the time alarms sound, the damage is done.This week’s edition looks at how attackers are changing the game, linking different flaws, working together across borders, and even turning…
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Hackers Target macOS Users with Fake Homebrew Websites to Deliver Malicious Payloads
In September 2025, Kandji’s security researchers uncovered a sophisticated campaign in which attackers deployed multiple spoofed Homebrew installer sites that perfectly mimic the official brew.sh page. These counterfeit domains served a hidden malicious payload under the guise of the standard Homebrew installation script. This exposé delves into the tactics, infrastructure, and impact of this alarming…
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Hackers Target macOS Users with Fake Homebrew Websites to Deliver Malicious Payloads
In September 2025, Kandji’s security researchers uncovered a sophisticated campaign in which attackers deployed multiple spoofed Homebrew installer sites that perfectly mimic the official brew.sh page. These counterfeit domains served a hidden malicious payload under the guise of the standard Homebrew installation script. This exposé delves into the tactics, infrastructure, and impact of this alarming…
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Pro-Russian Hacktivist Targets OT/ICS Systems to Harvest Credentials
In September, a nascent pro-Russian hacktivist group known as TwoNet staged its first operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS) intrusion against our water treatment utility honeypot. By exploiting default credentials and SQL-based schema extraction, the adversary ultimately created backdoor accounts and defaced the human-machine interface (HMI), demonstrating a concerning pivot from pure DDoS to…
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Hackers Target macOS Users with Fake Homebrew Websites to Deliver Malicious Payloads
In September 2025, Kandji’s security researchers uncovered a sophisticated campaign in which attackers deployed multiple spoofed Homebrew installer sites that perfectly mimic the official brew.sh page. These counterfeit domains served a hidden malicious payload under the guise of the standard Homebrew installation script. This exposé delves into the tactics, infrastructure, and impact of this alarming…
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Axis Communications Vulnerability Exposes Azure Storage Credentials
Tags: access, cloud, communications, credentials, cyber, data-breach, network, vulnerability, zero-dayAxis Communications, a leading provider of network video and surveillance solutions, has confirmed a critical vulnerability in its Autodesk® Revit® plugin that exposed Azure Storage Account credentials within signed DLLs. Discovered in July 2024 by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), the vulnerability allowed attackers to access and manipulate cloud assets belonging to Axis and…
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EDR-Freeze: Technical Mechanics and Forensic Artifacts Exposed
EDR-Freezeis a proof-of-concept tool that forces endpoint detection and response (EDR) or antivirus processes into a temporary “coma.” Instead of installing a vulnerable driver, it leverages legitimate Windows Error Reporting components, specifically WerFaultSecure.exe and the MiniDumpWriteDump API to pause security processes from user mode. By racing threads at just the right moment, EDR-Freeze suspends all…
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EDR-Freeze: Technical Mechanics and Forensic Artifacts Exposed
EDR-Freezeis a proof-of-concept tool that forces endpoint detection and response (EDR) or antivirus processes into a temporary “coma.” Instead of installing a vulnerable driver, it leverages legitimate Windows Error Reporting components, specifically WerFaultSecure.exe and the MiniDumpWriteDump API to pause security processes from user mode. By racing threads at just the right moment, EDR-Freeze suspends all…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Edge’s Internet Explorer Mode to Compromise User Devices
Microsoft Edge has identified and mitigated a critical threat exploiting its Internet Explorer (IE) compatibility mode, closing off high-risk entry points and reinforcing security for both individual and enterprise users. Although the web has largely embraced modern standards, many enterprise and government applications continue to rely on legacy technologies such as ActiveX controls and Flash.…
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Security Misconfigurations: The Future Disaster That’s Staring You in the Face
Misconfigurations”, not hackers”, cause many cyber breaches. Learn how IP restrictions, VPNs, and new AI protocols like MCP can expose hidden security gaps. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/security-misconfigurations-the-future-disaster-thats-staring-you-in-the-face/