Tag: cyber
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Android Security Update Addresses High-Severity Privilege Escalation Flaws
The Android Security Bulletin for June 2025, published on June 2, details a series of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of Android devices. Security patch levels of 2025-06-05 or later address all reported issues, with source code patches set for imminent release to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository. The most critical vulnerability…
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Aembit Extends Workload IAM to Microsoft Ecosystem, Securing Hybrid Access for Non-Human Identities
Aembit, the workload identity and access management (IAM) company, today announced a major expansion of its platform to support Microsoft environments. With this launch, enterprises can now enforce secure, policy-based access for software workloads and agentic AI running on Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure while extending that same access model […]…
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Trump Budget Plan to Cut Nearly 1000 Jobs at Cyber Agency CISA
CISA is facing $495m budget cut, losing 1000 employees and reducing staff to 2324 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/trump-cut-nearly-1000-jobs-cisa/
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Trump Budget Plan to Cut Nearly 1000 Jobs at Cyber Agency CISA
CISA is facing $495m budget cut, losing 1000 employees and reducing staff to 2324 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/trump-cut-nearly-1000-jobs-cisa/
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Apple iOS Activation Flaw Enables Injection of Unauthenticated XML Payloads
A severe vulnerability in Apple’s iOS activation infrastructure has been uncovered, posing a significant risk to device security during the setup phase. This flaw, identified in the iOS Activation Backend at the endpoint humb.apple.com/humbug/baa, allows attackers to inject unauthenticated XML .plist payloads without any form of sender verification or signature validation. Tested on the latest…
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One hacker, many names: Industry collaboration aims to fix cyber threat label chaos
Tags: advisory, attack, blizzard, china, corporate, country, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, group, guide, hacker, india, intelligence, international, microsoft, risk, russia, threatBuilding a translation guide, not a standard: The collaboration is analyst-driven, focusing on harmonizing known adversary profiles through direct cooperation between the companies’ threat research teams. Already, the effort has led to alignment on more than 80 threat actors, confirming connections that had previously been uncertain.The companies describe their effort as creating a “Rosetta Stone”…
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CISA Alerts on ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Vulnerability Actively Exploited
Tags: attack, authentication, cisa, cve, cyber, exploit, flaw, injection, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityA critical improper authentication vulnerability has been discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, tracked as CVE-2025-3935 and mapped to CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). This flaw affects all ScreenConnect versions up to and including 25.2.3, exposing them to ViewState code injection attacks that could result in remote code execution (RCE) if machine keys are compromised. Technical Details: Vulnerability Summary…
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Blick auf die pro-russischen Cyber-Aktivitäten und den verstärkten Fokus der NATO auf Cyberresilienz
Check Point Software Technologies wirft einen Blick auf die Bedrohung des nächsten NATO-Gipfels durch Cyber-Attacken. Während sich die Niederlande auf den NATO-Gipfel in Den Haag vorbereiten, stehen sie nicht nur diplomatisch im Rampenlicht, sondern auch digital im Fadenkreuz. In den letzten Monaten wurden niederländische Regierungswebsites, öffentliche Dienste und kritische digitale Infrastrukturen von einer Welle von…
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US cyber agency CISA faces stiff budget cuts
CISA is one of several US agencies facing drastic budget cuts under the Trump administration First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625236/US-cyber-agency-CISA-faces-stiff-budget-cuts
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New Safari XSS Vulnerability Exploits JavaScript Error Handling to Run Arbitrary Code
Cross-site scripting (XSS) remains one of the most persistent threats in web security, but most discussions focus on traditional vectors. A lesser-known but intriguing avenue is exploiting JavaScript TypeError messages in Safari to achieve XSS. This technique leverages how Safari constructs error messages, specifically failing to escape embedded quotes, which can allow for code injection…
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New Report: Governments Struggle to Regain Backdoor Access to Secure Communications
Tags: access, backdoor, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, government, monitoring, network, privacy, vpnA crucial point has been reached in the conflict between personal privacy and governmental monitoring in a time when digital communication is essential. Governments worldwide are grappling with the proliferation of strong encryption in messaging apps, social media platforms, and virtual private networks (VPNs). As a cybersecurity researcher with nearly three decades of insight into…
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Bevor es ‘knallt”: Wie Data Breach Containment Angriffe stoppt, bevor sie eskalieren
Ransomware-Angriffe verdoppeln sich, Erkennungszeiten bleiben erschreckend lang und trotzdem setzen viele Unternehmen noch immer auf reaktive Sicherheit. Dabei liegt der Schlüssel zur Cyber-Resilienz längst in der proaktiven Eindämmung. Wie Data Breach Containment zur tragenden Säule moderner IT-Sicherheitsarchitekturen wird durch Mikrosegmentierung, automatische Isolierung und eine kompromisslose Zero-Trust-Strategie. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/security-management/bevor-es-knallt-wie-data-breach-containment-angriffe-stoppt-bevor-sie-eskalieren/
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New Research Uncovers Strengths and Vulnerabilities in Cloud-Based LLM Guardrails
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on the intricate balance of strengths and vulnerabilities inherent in cloud-based Large Language Model (LLM) guardrails. These safety mechanisms, designed to mitigate risks such as data leakage, biased outputs, and malicious exploitation, are critical to the secure deployment of AI models in enterprise environments. Exposing the Dual Nature of AI…
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Hackers Abuse AI Tool Misconfigurations to Execute Malicious AI-Generated Payloads
A malicious threat actor has exploited a misconfigured instance of Open WebUI, a widely-used self-hosted AI interface with over 95,000 stars on GitHub, designed to enhance large language models (LLMs). This incident underscores the growing risks associated with internet-exposed AI tools, as attackers leveraged administrative access on a vulnerable system to inject malicious AI-generated Python…
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Top FBI cyber official Cynthia Kaiser exits for Halcyon
The 20-year bureau pro wants to see what it’s like to fight ransomware from the private sector. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cynthia-kaiser-fbi-halcyon-ransomware/
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Threat Actors Exploit DevOps Web Server Misconfigurations to Deploy Malware
Threat actors have increasingly turned their attention to exploiting misconfigurations in DevOps-managed web servers to deploy malicious payloads. Recent investigations into web server vulnerabilities reveal a sophisticated pattern of attacks targeting poorly secured environments. These misconfigurations, often stemming from improper setup of popular tools and platforms, provide an open gateway for attackers to infiltrate systems,…
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Splunk Universal Forwarder for Windows Flaw Grants Non-Admin Users Full Content Access
A critical security advisory (SVD-2025-0602) has been issued for Splunk Universal Forwarder for Windows, addressing a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-20298) that exposes Windows systems to potential privilege escalation. The flaw, rated 8.0 (High) on the CVSSv3.1 scale (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), affects Universal Forwarder installations and upgrades below versions 9.4.2, 9.3.4, 9.2.6, and 9.1.9. The vulnerability arises from incorrect…
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Beware: Fake Booking.com Sites Spread AsyncRAT Malware to Infect Devices
Cybercriminals have launched a devious campaign targeting users of gaming sites, social media platforms, and even sponsored ads by redirecting links to counterfeit Booking.com websites. According to recent Report by Malwarebytes, approximately 40% of travelers book their trips through general online searches, creating a vast pool of potential victims for these scammers. A Sophisticated Scam…
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Lyrix Ransomware Targets Windows Users with Advanced Evasion Techniques
A formidable new strain of ransomware, dubbed Lyrix, has recently surfaced, posing a significant threat to Windows users worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have identified Lyrix as a highly advanced malicious software designed to encrypt critical files and demand substantial ransoms for decryption keys. New Threat Emerges with Sophisticated Tactics Unlike typical ransomware, Lyrix incorporates cutting-edge evasion…
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Threat Actors Target PerimeterX CAPTCHA to Automate Microsoft Account Creation
A recent post on an underground forum has brought renewed attention to the escalating arms race between cybercriminals and anti-bot security vendors. The solicitation, offering USD 1,500 for a working bypass of PerimeterX (PX) anti-fraud protections”, specifically targeting the “hold CAPTCHA” on Microsoft’s signup.live.com”, highlights the growing commoditization and sophistication of CAPTCHA evasion toolkits. Exploiting…
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Malicious NPM Packages Exploit Ethereum Wallets with Obfuscated JavaScript
A recent wave of malicious NPM packages has emerged as a significant threat to cryptocurrency users, specifically targeting Ethereum wallet holders. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign where attackers leverage the widely-used Node Package Manager (NPM) ecosystem to distribute harmful code disguised as legitimate libraries. This attack vector exploits the trust developers place in…
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New ModSecurity WAF Vulnerability Enables Attackers to Crash Systems
A high-severity denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability (CVE-2025-48866) has been identified in ModSecurity’s Apache module (mod_security2), threatening web application firewall stability. Rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale, this flaw enables attackers to crash servers by exploiting argument sanitization logic, with patches now available in version 2.9.10. Sanitisation Logic Flaw The vulnerability stems from ModSecurity’s sanitiseArg action, designed…
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SolarWinds Dameware Vulnerability Could Let Attackers Gain Elevated Privileges
June 3, 2025 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC has announced the release of Dameware 12.3.2, a critical service update focused on bug fixes, security enhancements, and library upgrades. The release, dated June 2, 2025, addresses several technical issues reported by users and security researchers, further strengthening the reliability and safety of Dameware remote support solutions. Security […]…
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#Infosec2025: Half of Firms Suffer Two Supply Chain Incidents in Past Year
Risk Ledger found that 90% of UK professionals view supply chain cyber incidents as a top concern for 2025 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/half-supply-chain-incidents/
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ThreatPlattformen ein Kaufratgeber
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, cisa, cloud, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, deep-fake, dns, edr, exploit, finance, firewall, gartner, identity, incident response, intelligence, mail, malware, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, risk, siem, soar, soc, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayThreat-Intelligence-Plattformen erleichtern es, Bedrohungen zu durchdringen und wirksame Abwehrmaßnahmen zu ergreifen.Der erste Schritt zu einem soliden Enterprise-Security-Programm besteht darin, eine geeignete Threat-Intelligence-Plattform (TIP) auszuwählen. Fehlt eine solche Plattform, haben die meisten Security-Teams keine Möglichkeit, Tool-Komponenten miteinander zu integrieren und angemessene Taktiken und Prozesse zu entwickeln, um Netzwerke, Server, Applikationen und Endpunkte abzusichern. Aktuelle Bedrohungstrends machen…
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Critical HPE StoreOnce Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has issued a critical security bulletin (HPESBST04847 rev. 1) warning users of multiple high-impact vulnerabilities in its StoreOnce Software, specifically affecting versions before 4.3.11. The vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute arbitrary code remotely, perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), delete files, and access sensitive information via directory traversal.…