Tag: cybersecurity
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Prioritizing data and identity security in 2025
To say that the cybersecurity landscape has grown more complex over the past several years would be a dramatic understatement. Attackers have more resources at their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/04/improving-data-identity-security/
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Polish space agency says it’s investigating a cyberattack
Poland’s space agency (POLSA) says it is working to restore services following a cybersecurity incident. POLSA, the Polish government agency responsible for the country’s space activities, said in a post on X that it had “immediately disconnected” its network from the internet after detecting the cyberattack on Sunday. POLSA’s website remains offline at the time…
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Misconfigured access management systems expose global enterprises to security risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, finance, Internet, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, technology, update, vulnerabilityRegional and industry-wide exposure: The investigation found a disproportionate concentration of exposed AMS in Europe, with Italy emerging as a key hotspot, reporting 16,678 exposed systems. Mexico and Vietnam followed, with 5,940 and 5,035 systems exposed, respectively.The US recorded 1,966 vulnerable systems, while other technologically advanced nations such as Canada and Japan showed comparatively lower…
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Docusnap for Windows Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, firewall, flaw, network, penetration-testing, software, vulnerability, windowsA recently disclosed vulnerability in Docusnap’s Windows client software (CVE-2025-26849) enables attackers to decrypt sensitive system inventory files through a hardcoded encryption key, exposing critical network information to potential exploitation. Cybersecurity researchers at RedTeam Pentesting GmbH revealed that inventory files generated by Docusnap Client for Windows containing details like installed applications, firewall configurations, and […]…
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Microsoft Windows Win32k Vulnerability
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2018-8639, a decade-old Microsoft Windows privilege escalation flaw, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog amid confirmed active attacks. First patched by Microsoft in December 2018, this Win32k kernel-mode driver vulnerability enables authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, granting unfettered control over…
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7 key trends defining the cybersecurity market today
Tags: access, ai, attack, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, governance, group, ibm, intelligence, microsoft, ml, network, okta, resilience, risk, service, siem, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMarket leaders are gaining share: The cybersecurity market has a dizzying number of single-product vendors, but a handful of powerful platform providers have risen above the pack and are gaining market share.According to research firm Canalys, the top 12 vendors benefited the most from customers taking early steps to transition to platforms. Collectively, they accounted…
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Juggling Cyber Risk Without Dropping the Ball: Five Tips for Risk Committees to Regain Control of Threats
By dismantling silos and enabling continuous visibility, organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and align risk management with long-term business success. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/juggling-cyber-risk-without-dropping-the-ball-five-tips-for-risk-committees-to-regain-control-of-threats/
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Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities Target Cisco, Microsoft, and More CISA Warns
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding five vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/new-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-to-catalog/
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What are the best practices for securing NHIs at an executive level?
Relieve the headache of data breaches by adopting NHI security best practices. How Integral is Non-Human Identities Management to Your Organization’s Cybersecurity? Picture this: Your organization’s cybersecurity is a bustling airport with countless incoming and outgoing flights. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are the passengers traversing this airport, with their secrets acting as the unique passports providing……
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How Safe Are Your Cloud-Native Applications?
Are Your Cloud-Native Applications Secure? In your quest to build secure, scalable, and innovative applications, have you considered the potential risks with respect to Non-human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets management? Herein, lies the crucial aspect to ensuring cyber safety in the cloud. Understanding the Role of Non-Human Identities If you perceive cybersecurity as a sphere,……
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Naturschutzbehörde in Missouri, USA
MDC Activates Incident Response Team on Suspicious Cybersecurity Activity First seen on mdc.mo.gov Jump to article: mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-activates-incident-response-team-suspicious-cybersecurity-activity
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Manufacturers still poorly prepared for cyberattacks as IT/OT converge
Tags: attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, iot, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, technology, threatAs IT and operations technology (OT) converge, manufacturers find themselves increasingly under cyberattack, with many organizations unprepared for the challenge.According to a recent study by Omdia, 80% of manufacturing companies experienced a significant increase in security incidents in the past year. However, only 45% have taken adequate precautions regarding their cybersecurity, while 13% are not prepared at…
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Progress WhatsUp Gold Path Traversal Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote code Execution
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, monitoring, network, remote-code-execution, software, vulnerabilityA newly disclosed path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-4885) in Progress Software’s WhatsUp Gold network monitoring solution has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. Rated as critical, this flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by exploiting improper input validation in file path handling mechanisms. The vulnerability, classified under CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of…
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Cisco, Hitachi, Microsoft, and Progress Flaws Actively Exploited”, CISA Sounds Alarm
Tags: cisa, cisco, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, microsoft, software, vulnerability, windowsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added five security flaws impacting software from Cisco, Hitachi Vantara, Microsoft Windows, and Progress WhatsUp Gold to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2023-20118 (CVSS score: 6.5) – A command injection First seen…
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CISA Alerts on Active Exploitation of Cisco Small Business Router Flaw
Tags: business, cisa, cisco, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, router, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent warning on March 3, 2025, about actively exploiting a critical command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-20118) affecting end-of-life Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers. The flaw, which carries a CVSSv3.1 score of 6.5, enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially compromising entire…
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Doppelgänger Disinformation Operation Continues to Undermine Western Democracies
A recent report by cybersecurity firm Intrinsec has unveiled an ongoing large-scale disinformation campaign, known as Doppelgänger, which First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/doppelganger-disinformation-operation-continues-to-undermine-western-democracies/
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Winners of Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025 Revealed
The 20 winners of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the iconic BT Tower in London on the 26th February 2025. The awards celebrated the achievements of women working in cybersecurity around the globe whether recognising personal achievements, efforts to close the gender divide in the industry The…
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DEF CON 32 Cybersecurity Schoolhouse Rock
Author/Presenter: Avi McGrady Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/def-con-32-cybersecurity-schoolhouse-rock/
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Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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U.S. CISA adds Multiple Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers, Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server, Microsoft Windows Win32k, and Progress WhatsUp Gold flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: business, cisa, cisco, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, router, vulnerability, windowsU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers, Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server, Microsoft Windows Win32k, and Progress WhatsUp Goldflaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: Below are the descriptions for…
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EU’s New Product Liability Directive & Its Cybersecurity Impact
By proactively addressing liabilities tied to software updates, data loss, and AI technologies, businesses can mitigate risks and achieve compliance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/eus-new-product-liability-directive-cybersecurity-impact
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CISA says it will continue to monitor Russian cyber threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) shot down reports that changes are being made to how they approach cyber threats from Russia following a report by The Guardian last week. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-says-it-will-continue-to-monitor-russian-cyber-threats
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3 ‘must-have’ skills for leading a cybersecurity team in 2025
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/3-must-have-skills-for-leading-a-cybersecurity-team-in-2025
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Cybersecurity in the second Trump term: What security leaders need to know
Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/cybersecurity-in-the-second-trump-term-what-security-leaders-need-to-know
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DHS says CISA will not stop monitoring Russian cyber threats
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that media reports about it being directed to no longer follow or report on Russian cyber activity are untrue, and its mission remains unchanged. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-says-cisa-will-not-stop-monitoring-russian-cyber-threats/
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Hackers Exploit AWS Misconfigurations to Launch Phishing Attacks via SES and WorkMail
Threat actors are targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to push out phishing campaigns to unsuspecting targets, according to findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.The cybersecurity company is tracking the activity cluster under the name TGR-UNK-0011 (short for a threat group with unknown motivation), which it said overlaps with a group known as JavaGhost.…
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US Cybercom, CISA retreat in fight against Russian cyber threats: reports
Tags: apt, blizzard, china, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, data, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, iran, lockbit, microsoft, ransomware, risk, risk-management, russia, threatPurported shift at CISA away from reporting on Russian threats: Shortly after The Record issued its report, The Guardian reported that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) sent an internal memo setting out new priorities for the agency, including China but excluding Russia. One source said analysts at the agency were verbally informed…
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Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia
The Trump Administration’s orders to the DoD and CISA to halt cyber operations and investigations against Russia is a gift to the United States’ longtime foreign adversary and makes the country less safe, according to cybersecurity professionals. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/security-pros-push-back-as-trump-orders-halt-to-cyber-ops-vs-russia/