Tag: endpoint
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Unpacking Passkeys Pwned: Possibly the most specious research in decades
Researchers take note: When the endpoint is compromised, all bets are off. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/new-research-claiming-passkeys-can-be-stolen-is-pure-nonsense/
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New research claiming passkeys can be stolen is pure nonsense
Researchers take note: When the endpoint is compromised, all bets are off. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/new-research-claiming-passkeys-can-be-stolen-is-pure-nonsense/
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FreePBX Servers Hit by 0-Day Exploit, Disable Internet Access Advised
Tags: access, control, cyber, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, Internet, network, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayFreePBX administrators worldwide have been urged to immediately disable public internet access to their systems after a critical 0-day vulnerability was discovered in the commercial Endpoint Manager module. The Sangoma FreePBX Security Team confirmed that attacker-controlled exploit code can gain unauthenticated remote code execution on systems with the Administrator Control Panel exposed to hostile networks,…
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Microsoft Unveils Storm-0501’s Cloud-Based Ransomware Deployment Tactics
Tags: backup, cloud, cyber, data, encryption, endpoint, exploit, intelligence, malware, microsoft, ransom, ransomware, tactics, threatMicrosoft Threat Intelligence has detailed the evolving tactics of the financially motivated threat actor Storm-0501, which has transitioned from traditional on-premises ransomware deployments to sophisticated cloud-based operations. Unlike conventional ransomware that relies on endpoint encryption malware and subsequent decryption key negotiations, Storm-0501 exploits cloud-native capabilities to exfiltrate massive data volumes, obliterate backups, and enforce ransom…
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Storm-0501 Exploits Entra ID to Exfiltrate and Delete Azure Data in Hybrid Cloud Attacks
The financially motivated threat actor known as Storm-0501 has been observed refining its tactics to conduct data exfiltration and extortion attacks targeting cloud environments.”Unlike traditional on-premises ransomware, where the threat actor typically deploys malware to encrypt critical files across endpoints within the compromised network and then negotiates for a decryption key, First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Cephalus Ransomware Exploits RDP for Initial Access in Latest Attack Campaign
Tags: access, attack, authentication, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, mfa, ransomware, threatCybersecurity researchers at Huntress identified a novel ransomware variant dubbed Cephalus, deployed in two separate incidents targeting organizations lacking robust access controls. This emerging threat, which claims its name from Greek mythology symbolizing inevitable tragedy, leverages exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) endpoints as its primary initial access vector, exploiting compromised credentials without multi-factor authentication (MFA).…
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New Cache Deception Attack Exploits Miscommunication Between Cache and Web Server
A newly documented cache deception attack leverages mismatches in path normalization and delimiter handling between caching layers and origin servers to expose sensitive endpoints and steal authentication tokens. Researchers have demonstrated how subtle discrepancies in URL processing can trick a content delivery network (CDN) into caching protected resources”, only for an attacker to retrieve them…
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TDL003 – Breaking Barriers: IPv6 Adoption and DNS Transformation with Tommy Jensen
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, banking, browser, business, ceo, chrome, ciso, compliance, computer, computing, control, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dns, encryption, endpoint, google, government, group, international, Internet, jobs, law, microsoft, mobile, network, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, radius, risk, service, smishing, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, vpn, windows, zero-trustSummary This episode of the Defender’s Log features special guest Tommy Jensen, an internet technologist specializing in IPv6, Zero Trust, and standards. Jensen’s career path, from an AppleCare contractor to a key figure in advancing internet technologies, is explored. The discussion highlights the critical importance and challenges of migrating to IPv6 and the necessity of…
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…
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Hackers Steal Windows Secrets and Credentials Undetected by EDR Detection
A cybersecurity researcher has unveiled a sophisticated new method for extracting Windows credentials and secrets that successfully evades detection by most Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions currently deployed in enterprise environments. The technique, dubbed >>Silent Harvest,
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10 Best Endpoint Detection And Response (EDR) Companies in 2025
In 2025, the endpoint remains the primary battleground for cyber attackers, making the implementation of EDR solutions a critical necessity for robust cybersecurity defenses. Laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, and cloud workloads are critical entry points and data repositories, making them prime targets for sophisticated cyber threats. While traditional antivirus (AV) software offers a baseline…
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10 Best Endpoint Protection Solutions for MSP/MSSPs in 2025
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are the guardians of cybersecurity for a vast and diverse clientele. In 2025, their role is more critical than ever as businesses of all sizes face an increasingly sophisticated and relentless barrage of cyber threats. The cornerstone of their defense strategy lies in robust endpoint…
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Featured Chrome extension FreeVPN.One caught capturing and transmitting user data
Tags: access, api, browser, ceo, chrome, corporate, credentials, data, data-breach, endpoint, finance, governance, healthcare, india, malicious, mobile, monitoring, privacy, risk, technology, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementUnmanaged extensions expose enterprises: Such incidents highlight how unmanaged browser extensions can act as covert data exfiltration channels, exposing sensitive corporate information. Enterprises usually deploy licensed, corporate-grade VPNs that are safe and accompanied by monitoring and access controls. But employees often install free VPN extensions for personal use.”This poses as a major threat to industries…
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Zero Trust in Practice: Mapping NIST 800-207 to Real-World Technologies
Learn how to implement Zero Trust Architecture in practice. We map NIST 800-207 concepts”, like Policy Enforcement Points (PEPs) and Policy Decision Points (PDPs)”, to real-world technologies such as firewalls, identity providers, and endpoint protection platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/zero-trust-in-practice-mapping-nist-800-207-to-real-world-technologies/
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RingReaper Malware Targets Linux Servers, Stealthily Evading EDR Solutions
A new malware campaign dubbed RingReaper has emerged, targeting servers with advanced post-exploitation capabilities that exploit the kernel’s io_uring asynchronous I/O interface to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. This sophisticated agent minimizes reliance on traditional system calls like read, write, recv, send, or connect, instead using io_uring primitives such as io_uring_prep_* for stealthy…
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Enterprise Security Controls in Cloud Workspaces
Learn about implementing robust enterprise security controls within cloud workspaces. Cover identity management, data protection, and endpoint security for platforms like Google Workspace. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/enterprise-security-controls-in-cloud-workspaces/
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ASPM buyer’s guide: 7 products to help secure your applications
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, container, crowdstrike, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, gartner, google, guide, iam, identity, infrastructure, ivanti, marketplace, microsoft, monitoring, okta, open-source, oracle, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementProtect the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and supply chain pipelinesAutomate software testingIntegrate with various applications to mitigate and remove various risksFeatures offered by ASPMs vary widely. As a result, tools can prove difficult to evaluate in terms of exactly what is being protected, what data and metadata is being collected to inform security judgments, and…
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‘RingReaper’ Sneaks Right Past Linux EDRs
The highly sophisticated post-compromise tool abuses the Linux kernel’s io_uring interface to remain hidden from endpoint detection and response systems. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/ringreaper-sneaks-past-linux-edrs
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Elastic rejects claims of a zero-day RCE flaw in Defend EDR
Enterprise search and security company Elastic is rejecting reports of a zero-day vulnerability impacting its Defend endpoint detection and response (EDR) product. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/elastic-rejects-claims-of-a-zero-day-rce-flaw-in-defend-edr/
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Singapore issues critical alert on Dire Wolf ransomware targeting global tech and manufacturing firms
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, business, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, data, defense, email, endpoint, extortion, insurance, intelligence, leak, malicious, mfa, msp, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, supply-chain, threat, updateRipple effects on global enterprises: The global business fallout of Dire Wolf ransomware attacks is significant and poses a multi-layered, high-impact threat to global enterprises.”Its attacks directly disrupt operations and supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and tech, leading to production delays, revenue loss, and downstream customer impact,” said Manish Rawat, analyst at TechInsights. “Financial impact…
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Securing Non-Human Identities and Workloads in the Generative-AI Era, TrustFour’s Role
Generative-AI systems are a dense web of non-human identities (NHIs)”, APIs, services, agents, schedulers, model endpoints, data pipelines”, talking to each other over Transport Layer Security (TLS). Attackers now target these NHIs to move laterally, hijack tools, exfiltrate models/data, and impersonate trusted workloads. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/securing-non-human-identities-and-workloads-in-the-generative-ai-era-trustfours-role/
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Technical Details of SAP 0-Day Exploitation Script for RCE Revealed
Tags: cve, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, exploit, flaw, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity researchers have unveiled the inner workings of an exploit script targeting a critical zero-day vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver’s Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, now designated as CVE-202531324. This flaw stems from a missing authorization check on the HTTP endpoint /developmentserver/metadatauploader, enabling unauthenticated file uploads that can lead to remote code execution (RCE) under the SAP…
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Technical Details of SAP 0-Day Exploitation Script for RCE Revealed
Tags: cve, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, exploit, flaw, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity researchers have unveiled the inner workings of an exploit script targeting a critical zero-day vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver’s Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, now designated as CVE-202531324. This flaw stems from a missing authorization check on the HTTP endpoint /developmentserver/metadatauploader, enabling unauthenticated file uploads that can lead to remote code execution (RCE) under the SAP…
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Agentic AI promises a cybersecurity revolution, with asterisks
Tags: ai, api, authentication, ceo, ciso, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, infrastructure, jobs, LLM, open-source, openai, risk, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, tool, update, vulnerabilityTrust, transparency, and moving slowly are crucial: Like all technologies, and perhaps more dramatically than most, agentic AI carries both risks and benefits. One obvious risk of AI agents is that, like most LLM models, they will hallucinate or make errors that could cause problems.”If you want to remove or give agency to a platform…
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5 key takeaways from Black Hat USA 2025
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, botnet, business, cisco, cloud, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, framework, Hardware, iam, login, malicious, malware, network, password, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, service, software, technology, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, windowsVaults can be cracked open: Critical vulnerabilities in popular enterprise credential vaults were unveiled by security researchers from Cyata during Black Hat.The flaws in various components of HashiCorp Vault and CyberArk Conjur, responsibly disclosed to the vendors and patched before their disclosure, stemmed from subtle logic flaws in authentication, validation, and policy enforcement mechanisms, as…
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Report Reveals Tool Overload Driving Fatigue and Missed Threats in MSPs
Tags: business, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, endpoint, msp, network, ransomware, risk, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe Scale of the Problem The average MSP now runs five security tools, with 20% juggling seven to ten and 12% managing more than ten. Only 11% report seamless integration. The remaining 89% must flip between separate dashboards and waste time on manual workflows. One in four security alerts prove meaningless, with some MSPs reporting that…
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Report Reveals Tool Overload Driving Fatigue and Missed Threats in MSPs
Tags: business, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, endpoint, msp, network, ransomware, risk, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe Scale of the Problem The average MSP now runs five security tools, with 20% juggling seven to ten and 12% managing more than ten. Only 11% report seamless integration. The remaining 89% must flip between separate dashboards and waste time on manual workflows. One in four security alerts prove meaningless, with some MSPs reporting that…