Tag: endpoint
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OT security: Why it pays to look at open source
Tags: access, ai, attack, compliance, control, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, Hardware, intelligence, iot, microsoft, ml, monitoring, network, open-source, PCI, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityOT security at the highest level thanks to open-source alternatives: Commercial OT security solutions such as those from Nozomi Networks, Darktrace, Forescout or Microsoft Defender for IoT promise a wide range of functions, but are often associated with license costs in the mid to high six-figure range per year. Such a high investment is often…
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ChillyHell macOS Malware: Three Methods of Compromise and Persistence
A new wave of macOS-targeted malware has emerged under the radar”, despite employing advanced process reconnaissance and maintaining successful notarization status for years. Jamf Threat Labs recently uncovered a developer-signed sample on VirusTotal that used sophisticated endpoint profiling and established persistence using several different mechanisms. The malware, dubbed ChillyHell, has evaded popular antivirus detections even…
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Koi Raises $48M to Safeguard AI Models, Code and Extensions
Company Targets Non-Binary Software Blind Spots Left by Endpoint Security Tools. With $48 million in funding, Koi is scaling up efforts to help enterprises secure browser extensions, AI models and package code often missed by legacy tools. CEO Amit Assaraf says Koi is the only firm offering centralized governance for this fast-growing risk category. First…
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Ransomware upstart ‘The Gentlemen’ raises the stakes for OT”‘heavy sectors
Tags: access, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, group, healthcare, insurance, intelligence, least-privilege, monitoring, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustHigh-stakes industries make prime targets: The attacks have been spread across 17 countries, with Thailand and the US being the top targets, followed by Venezuela and India. The Gentlemen ransomware group already has a victim count of 27, with manufacturing and construction industries being the key targets, followed by healthcare, insurance, and others.”These sectors are…
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Is the Browser Becoming the New Endpoint?
Tags: endpointWhile the jury is still out on whether the browser is the new endpoint, it’s clear that use has skyrocketed and security needs to align. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/browser-becoming-new-endpoint
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Ivanti Endpoint Manager Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Tags: advisory, control, cve, cvss, cyber, endpoint, flaw, ivanti, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityIvanti released Security Advisory for Endpoint Manager versions 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8, detailing two high”severity flaws (CVE-2025-9712 and CVE-2025-9872). Both issues stem from insufficient filename validation and require only minimal user interaction, potentially granting full control over affected systems. Vulnerability Overview The two vulnerabilities share identical characteristics and impact: CVE Number Description CVSS Score…
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Ivanti Endpoint Manager Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Tags: advisory, control, cve, cvss, cyber, endpoint, flaw, ivanti, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityIvanti released Security Advisory for Endpoint Manager versions 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8, detailing two high”severity flaws (CVE-2025-9712 and CVE-2025-9872). Both issues stem from insufficient filename validation and require only minimal user interaction, potentially granting full control over affected systems. Vulnerability Overview The two vulnerabilities share identical characteristics and impact: CVE Number Description CVSS Score…
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Max severity Argo CD API flaw leaks repository credentials
An Argo CD vulnerability allows API tokens with even low project-level get permissions to access API endpoints and retrieve all repository credentials associated with the project. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-argo-cd-api-flaw-leaks-repository-credentials/
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Unified Security Visibility
Cybersecurity today is more complex than ever before. Organizations operate in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, manage remote and mobile workforces, and depend on countless third-party applications and integrations. This interconnectedness drives innovation”, but it also creates fragmented security silos that adversaries exploit. Most businesses still rely on multiple point solutions for monitoring endpoints, networks, cloud,…
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Check Point Unveils Enterprise Browser to Secure BYOD and Third-Party Devices
Check Point Software has expanded its Harmony SASE offering with the launch of Enterprise Browser, a tool designed to close one of the biggest gaps in enterprise security: unmanaged devices. The new feature extends Zero Trust protections to personal laptops, contractor devices, and third-party endpoints without requiring agents or corporate ownership. Built on Chromium, the…
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Hackers Exploit Raw Disk Reads to Evade EDR and Steal Sensitive Files
Attackers can bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and file locks by reading raw disk sectors directly, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to audit and secure the drivers installed on their Windows systems. In modern Windows environments, drivers provide low-level access to hardware and disk functions. A recent investigation by Workday’s Offensive Security…
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IIS WebDeploy RCE Vulnerability Gets Public PoC
A newly disclosed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft’s IIS Web Deploy toolchain has captured industry attention after the release of a public proof-of-concept. Tracked as CVE-2025-53772, this flaw resides in the unsafe deserialization logic of the msdeployagentservice and msdeploy.axd endpoints, allowing authenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on vulnerable web servers. IIS Web…
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The Rise of BYOVD: Silver Fox Abuses Vulnerable Microsoft-Signed Drivers
Silver Fox exploits a Microsoft-signed WatchDog driver to bypass defenses and deploy ValleyRAT malware, exposing gaps in endpoint security. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/silver-fox-abuses-microsoft-signed-drivers/
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Quantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015?
Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, communications, compliance, computer, computing, container, crypto, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, government, guide, Hardware, infrastructure, network, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityQuantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015? madhav Tue, 09/02/2025 – 05:43 Not long ago, the idea that quantum computers could one day break today’s strongest encryption felt like science fiction. Today, it’s no longer about if”, but when. While real-world demonstrations of quantum algorithms like Shor’s…
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JSON Config File Leaks Azure ActiveDirectory Credentials
In this type of misconfiguration, cyberattackers could use exposed secrets to authenticate directly via Microsoft’s OAuth 2.0 endpoints and infiltrate Azure cloud environments. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/public-file-leaks-azure-activedirectory-credentials
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Sophos integriert Endpoint-Schutz in Taegis-MDR und -XDR
Die native Integration von Sophos-Endpoint in die cloud-native Sicherheitsplattform Taegis hebt die Security-Performance auf ein neues Niveau, indem sie eine einheitliche Plattform für leistungsstarke Prävention, Erkennung und Reaktion bereitstellt. Damit erhalten Kunden unmittelbar Zugang zu einer vollständig integrierten Plattform für Cyber-Prävention und -Erkennung sowie für die Reaktion auf Cybervorfälle bei geringeren Kosten und deutlich vereinfachtem […]…
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Sophos erhöht die Security Performance und integriert den Endpoint-Schutz in Taegis MDR und XDR
Damit erhalten Unternehmen ohne zusätzliche Lizenzkosten Zugriff auf eine zentrale Plattform, die Prävention, Erkennung und Reaktion auf Cyberangriffe vereint und das mit weniger Komplexität und geringeren Betriebskosten. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-erhoeht-die-security-performance-und-integriert-den-endpoint-schutz-in-taegis-mdr-und-xdr/a41882/
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Agentic AI: A CISO’s security nightmare in the making?
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, api, attack, automation, ciso, compliance, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, law, leak, malicious, malware, open-source, privacy, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityFree agents: Autonomy breeds increased risks: Agentic AI introduces the ability to make independent decisions and act without human oversight. This capability presents its own cybersecurity risk by potentially leaving organizations vulnerable.”Agentic AI systems are goal-driven and capable of making decisions without direct human approval,” Joyce says. “When objectives are poorly scoped or ambiguous, agents…
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Hackers Exploit Windows Defender Policies to Shut Down EDR Agents
Cybercriminals are now weaponizing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policies to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents en masse. What began as a proof-of-concept research release in December 2024 has quickly evolved into an active threat, with multiple malware families adopting WDAC policy abuse to evade detection and block security tools entirely. The original…
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Attackers Abuse Velociraptor Forensic Tool to Deploy Visual Studio Code for C2 Tunneling
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, malicious, monitoring, open-source, software, threat, toolCybersecurity researchers have called attention to a cyber attack in which unknown threat actors deployed an open-source endpoint monitoring and digital forensic tool called Velociraptor, illustrating ongoing abuse of legitimate software for malicious purposes.”In this incident, the threat actor used the tool to download and execute Visual Studio Code with the likely intention of creating…
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VirusTotal Launches Endpoint That Explains Code Functionality for Malware Analysts
Virustotal today unveiled a powerful addition to its Code Insight suite: a dedicated API endpoint that accepts code snippets”, either disassembled or decompiled”, and returns succinct summaries and detailed descriptions tailored for malware analysts. Launched over two years after the debut of Code Insight at RSA 2023, this endpoint represents a significant step toward automating…
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Silver Fox Hackers Use Driver Vulnerability to Evade Security on Windows Systems
A sophisticated campaign by the Silver Fox APT group that exploits a previously unknown vulnerable driver to bypass endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus solutions on fully updated Windows 10 and 11 systems. Check Point Research (CPR) revealed on August 28, 2025, that the advanced persistent threat group has been leveraging the WatchDog Antimalware…