Tag: network
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Researchers Use 0-Day to Exploit Google kernelCTF and Debian 12
Security researchers have uncovered and weaponized a critical Use-After-Free vulnerability (CVE-2025-38001) in the Linux network packet scheduler’s HFSC queuing discipline, successfully compromising Google kernelCTF instances”, LTS, COS, and mitigation”, and fully updated Debian 12. By ingeniously combining HFSC’s real-time scheduling mode, NETEM’s packet duplication feature, and a throttled Token Bucket Filter (TBF) root queue, the…
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Zero Networks überzeugt mit Innovation und Einfachheit Platin für Mikrosegmentierung
Vom 5. bis 7. August 2025 zeigt Zero Networks auf der Black Hat USA live, wie Mikrosegmentierung einfach funktionieren kann mit praxisnahen Demos, Sessions von Experten und einem Stand mit entspannter Atmosphäre. Das Motto: Sicherheit darf nicht kompliziert sein. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/zero-networks-ueberzeugt-mit-innovation-und-einfachheit-platin-fuer-mikrosegmentierung/a41594/
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Nation-state group CL-STA-0969 targeted Southeast Asian telecoms in 2024
State-backed group CL-STA-0969 hit Southeast Asian telecoms in 2024, targeting critical infrastructure, says Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. Palo Alto Networks reported that a nation-state actor, tracked as CL-STA-0969, targeted telecom firms in Southeast Asia, with attacks on critical infrastructure from February to November 2024. Threat actor CL-STA-0969 overlaps with the China-linked cyber espionage group…
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Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach
A Pi-hole donor has reported receiving spam email to an address created exclusively for their donation to the popular network-level ad blocker, raising concerns about a potential data breach affecting the project’s donor database. The incident, reported on Reddit’s Pi-hole community forum under investigation status, suggests that donor email addresses may have been compromised or…
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Virgin Media scraps wholesale network rival to Openreach
Tags: networkNetCo is a no-go amid ongoing ‘strategic review’ by co-parent Telefónica First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/01/virgin_media_ditches_plans_for/
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STRATEGIC REEL: Proactive by design: Fortinet retools network defense for real-time threats
Security teams can no longer afford to wait for alerts, not when cyberattacks unfold in milliseconds. That’s the core warning from Fortinet’s Derek Manky in a new Last Watchdog Strategic Reel recorded at RSAC 2025. As adversaries adopt AI-driven… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/strategic-reel-proactive-by-design-fortinet-retools-network-defense-for-real-time-threats/
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CL0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign
Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks.Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed at critical telecommunications infrastructure between February and November 2024.The attacks are characterized by the First seen on…
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Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed Online
A significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31, 2025, internal conflicts between the ransomware group and one of its affiliates led to the public exposure of sensitive operational details, marking a rare glimpse into the inner workings of…
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How IP Networks Improve Online Gaming
Reduce lag and avoid bans with specialized IP networks. Learn how gaming proxies boost speed, access, and stability for online players. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/how-ip-networks-improve-online-gaming/
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SharePoint Zero-Day Exploit (ToolShell) – Network Infrastructure Mapping
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/sharepoint-zero-day-exploit-cve-2025-53770-network-infrastructure-mapping
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SharePoint Zero-Day Exploit (CVE-2025-53770) – Network Infrastructure Mapping
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/sharepoint-zero-day-exploit-cve-2025-53770-network-infrastructure-mapping
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Pi-hole discloses data breach triggered by WordPress plugin flaw
Pi-hole, a popular network-level ad-blocker, has disclosed that donor names and email addresses were exposed through a security vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pi-hole-discloses-data-breach-via-givewp-wordpress-plugin-flaw/
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Securing agentic identities focus of Palo Alto’s CyberArk buy
Palo Alto Networks is entering the identity security space with a multibillion-dollar acquisition, and plans to address growing concerns around protecting identities associated with AI agents First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628304/Securing-agentic-identities-focus-of-Palo-Altos-CyberArk-buy
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Pi-hole discloses data breach via GiveWp WordPress plugin flaw
Pi-hole, a popular network-level ad-blocker, has disclosed that donor names and email addresses were exposed through a security vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pi-hole-discloses-data-breach-via-givewp-wordpress-plugin-flaw/
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Microsoft Teams Adds Silent 60-Second Test Call Feature for IT Admins
Microsoft has announced a significant new feature for IT administrators that will enhance network monitoring capabilities within Microsoft Teams. Starting September 2025, administrators will gain access to silent, 60-second test call functionality designed to proactively monitor network performance and identify potential issues before they impact users. Enhanced Network Monitoring Capabilities The new silent test call…
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Cybercrooks attached Raspberry Pi to bank network and drained ATM cash
Criminals used undocumented techniques and well-placed insiders to remotely withdraw money First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/01/cybercrooks_bribed_lackeys_in_physical/
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Lack of Visibility Isn’t the Problem. It’s What Happens Next That Should Worry You.
Tags: networkIn network security, visibility is essential, but it’s not the endgame. Here’s why understanding the consequences of poor visibility matters more than visibility itself. If you’ve been in security long… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/lack-of-visibility-isnt-the-problem-its-what-happens-next-that-should-worry-you/
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Summer: Why cybersecurity must be strengthened as vacations abound
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, control, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, encryption, exploit, infrastructure, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, office, password, resilience, risk, theft, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vpn, wifiGuillermo Fernandez, Sales Engineer for Southern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies. WatchGuard Technologies.Another important point is that, during the summer, attackers know that many IT and cybersecurity teams are operating with more limited resources or with staff on vacation. “They take advantage of this to launch phishing campaigns and other targeted attacks, aware that attention and vigilance often…
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Deal über rund 25 Milliarden US-Dollar – Palo Alto Networks übernimmt CyberArk
Tags: networkFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/palo-alto-networks-uebernimmt-cyberark-a-fdc90988dbc5a190797810b499f14c42/
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SentinelLabs uncovers China’s hidden cyber-espionage arsenal
CSOonline that the most important pieces of new information gleaned from the findings are that “China’s contracting ecosystem forces many companies and individuals to collaborate on intrusions. This means many China-based Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) may actually contain many different companies with many different clients.”The nation’s diverse private sector offensive ecosystem, he said, “supports a…
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Infosec products of the month: July 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akeyless, At-Bay, Barracuda Networks, Bitdefender, Cynomi, Darwinium, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/01/infosec-products-of-the-month-july-2025/
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How the CyberArk Deal Is Different From Past Palo Alto M&A
Gartner’s Charlie Winckless on Why Palo Alto Is Breaking With Past M&A Tradition. Palo Alto Networks aims to acquire CyberArk for $25 billion, marking a major shift from its startup-focused M&A approach. Gartner VP Analyst Charlie Winckless says the deal highlights how AI and machine identity are reshaping what platform security vendors need to deliver.…
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Unit 42 Launches Attribution Framework to Classify Threat Actors by Behavior and Activity
Unit 42, the threat research division of Palo Alto Networks, has unveiled its Attribution Framework, designed to transform the traditionally subjective process of threat actor attribution into a structured, evidence-based science. Drawing on the foundational Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, this framework integrates the Admiralty System to assign reliability and credibility scores to evidentiary data,…
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Hackers Connected Raspberry Pi to ATM in Bank Heist Attempt
Runners Hired to Connect Device to Bank’s Network, Facilitating Remote Hacks. Researchers tied a cybercrime group tracked as UNC2891 to an attempted Asia-Pacific bank heist, in which remote attackers physically installed a 4G-enabled Raspberry Pi onto an ATM network switch, giving them remote access to the internal IT environment as part of an attempted cashout…
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The Kremlin’s Most Devious Hacking Group Is Using Russian ISPs to Plant Spyware
The FSB cyberespionage group known as Turla seems to have used its control of Russia’s network infrastructure to meddle with web traffic and trick diplomats into infecting their computers. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/russia-fsb-turla-secret-blizzard-apolloshadow-isp-cyberespionage/
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Analysis: Why Palo Alto Networks Is The Apple Of The Cybersecurity Industry
Nikesh Arora has proven a number of times at this point that unorthodox strategic moves are the way to bigger opportunities in the longer term for Palo Alto Networks. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/analysis-why-palo-alto-networks-is-the-apple-of-the-cybersecurity-industry
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Spikes in malicious activity precede new security flaws in 80% of cases
Researchers have found that in roughly 80% of cases, spikes in malicious activity like network reconnaissance, targeted scanning, and brute-forcing attempts targeting edge networking devices are a precursor to the disclosure of new security vulnerabilities (CVEs) within six weeks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spikes-in-malicious-activity-precede-new-cves-in-80-percent-of-cases/
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Palo Alto Networks: Cyberark für 25 Milliarden US-Dollar verkauft
Cyberark Software ist verkauft. Es ist die größte Übernahme eines israelischen Unternehmens nach Googles Kauf von Wiz für 32 Milliarden US-Dollar Anfang des Jahres. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/palo-alto-networks-cyberark-fuer-25-milliarden-us-dollar-verkauft-2507-198691.html