Tag: network
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New Wireshark 4.6.3 Release Patches Dissector, Parser Stability Issues
The Wireshark Foundation released Wireshark version 4.6.3 on January 14, 2026, addressing four critical security vulnerabilities and multiple stability issues affecting the popular network protocol analysis tool. The maintenance update targets crashes and infinite loop conditions that could impact analysis workflows and system stability. Security Vulnerabilities Resolved The release patches four distinct security flaws identified…
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Dating-app giants investigate incidents after cybercriminals claim to steal data
Bumble and Match said they each recently responded to network intrusions. The group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen data from both. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bumble-match-dating-apps-data-breaches
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Top 5 PCI Compliant Hosting Providers
Key Takeaways When companies run payment systems, those systems operate on infrastructure provided by hosting platforms. That layer includes the servers, networks, and data centers where applications live. The term PCI compliance hosting is commonly used to describe infrastructure environments that have been structured with PCI-related security expectations in mind and that provide documentation and……
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NDSS 2025 Reinforcement Unlearning
Session 10D: Machine Unlearning Authors, Creators & Presenters: Dayong Ye (University of Technology Sydney), Tianqing Zhu (City University of Macau), Congcong Zhu (City University of Macau), Derui Wang (CSIRO’s Data61), Kun Gao (University of Technology Sydney), Zewei Shi (CSIRO’s Data61), Sheng Shen (Torrens University Australia), Wanlei Zhou (City University of Macau), Minhui Xue (CSIRO’s Data61)…
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Roughly half of employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, and enterprise leaders are major culprits
51% have connected AI tools to work systems or apps without the approval or knowledge of IT;63% believe it’s acceptable to use AI when there is no corporate-approved option or IT oversight;60% say speed is worth the security risk;21% think employers will simply “turn a blind eye” as long as they’re getting their work done.And…
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New Apple feature will block cell networks from capturing precise location data
The new feature will not prevent location sharing with emergency responders and does not limit the location data users choose to share with apps, the company said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-apple-feature-block-location-data-cell-networks
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Google disrupts IPIDEA residential proxy networks fueled by malware
IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks used by threat actors, was disrupted earlier this week by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in collaboration with industry partners. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-disrupts-ipidea-residential-proxy-networks-fueled-by-malware/
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Researchers Find 175,000 Publicly Exposed Ollama AI Servers Across 130 Countries
A new joint investigation by SentinelOne SentinelLABS, and Censys has revealed that the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) deployment has created a vast “unmanaged, publicly accessible layer of AI compute infrastructure” that spans 175,000 unique Ollama hosts across 130 countries.These systems, which span both cloud and residential networks across the world, operate outside the First seen…
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Inside Real-World SOC Detections: A Practical View of Modern Attack Patterns
Executive Overview Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single loud event. Instead, they unfold as low-and-slow sequences across endpoints, networks, and identity platforms. Attackers blend into normal enterprise activity, using legitimate tools, valid credentials, and trusted services to evade traditional detection. This analysis presents real-world attack detections observed in enterprise environments, illustrating how correlated endpoint,…
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NDSS 2025 TrajDeleter: Enabling Trajectory Forgetting In Offline Reinforcement Learning Agents
Session 10D: Machine Unlearning Authors, Creators & Presenters: hen Gong (University of Vriginia), Kecen Li (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Jin Yao (University of Virginia), Tianhao Wang (University of Virginia) PAPER TrajDeleter: Enabling Trajectory Forgetting in Offline Reinforcement Learning Agents Reinforcement learning (RL) trains an agent from experiences interacting with the environment. In scenarios where online…
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Google Disrupts Major Residential Proxy Network IPIDEA
Google disrupted the IPIDEA network, a major residential proxy service used to hide cybercriminal activity. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/google-disrupts-major-residential-proxy-network-ipidea/
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Google Disrupts Extensive Residential Proxy Networks
Google has taken coordinated action against the massive IPIDEA residential proxy network, enhancing customer protections and disrupting cybercrime operations First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-disrupts-proxy-networks/
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To stop crims, Google starts dismantling residential proxy network they use to hide
The Chocolate Factory strikes again, targeting the infrastructure attackers use to stay anonymous First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/29/google_ipidea_crime_network/
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Google targets IPIDEA in crackdown on global residential proxy networks
Google disrupted IPIDEA, a major residential proxy network that enrolled users’ devices via SDKs embedded in mobile and desktop apps. Google and partners disrupted the IPIDEA residential proxy network, used by many threat actors, via legal domain takedowns, intelligence sharing on malicious SDKs, and ecosystem-wide enforcement. Google Play Protect now removes and blocks apps with…
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Google disrupts proxy network used by 550+ threat groups
Google has disrupted Ipidea, a massive residential proxy network consisting of user devices that are being used as the last-mile link in cyberattack chains. >>In a single … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/ipidea-proxy-network-disrupted/
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Operation Winter SHIELD: FBI Issues Call to Arms for Organizations to Improve Cybersecurity
The FBI outlines ten actions which organizations can take to defend networks against cybercriminal and nation-state threats First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-operation-winter-shield-cyber/
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Palo Alto Networks Completes $3.3B Acquisition Of Chronosphere For AI Observability Push
Palo Alto Networks is giving a massive boost to its capabilities in AI observability and security with the completion Thursday of its $3.35 billion acquisition of Chronosphere, according to the company. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-completes-3-3b-acquisition-of-chronosphere-for-ai-observability-push
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Apple’s new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data
The new security feature makes it more difficult for police and malicious hackers to obtain a person’s precise location data from a cell phone company. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apples-new-iphone-and-ipad-security-feature-limits-cell-networks-from-collecting-precise-location-data/
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Critical RCE bugs expose the n8n automation platform to host”‘level compromise
Python code node escape breaks isolation: JFrog also identified a separate sandbox escape affecting n8n’s Python Code node when the platform is configured to use its “Internal” execution mode. In this case, restrictions intended to contain Python code execution can be bypassed, again allowing authenticated users to run arbitrary code outside the sandbox.The second issue,…
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Survey of 100+ Energy Systems Reveals Critical OT Cybersecurity Gaps
A study by OMICRON has revealed widespread cybersecurity gaps in the operational technology (OT) networks of substations, power plants, and control centers worldwide. Drawing on data from more than 100 installations, the analysis highlights recurring technical, organizational, and functional issues that leave critical energy infrastructure vulnerable to cyber threats.The findings are based on First seen…
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75% of Organisations Have Gaps in Core Security Controls, Research Finds
New research by Nagomi Security has revealed an alarming disconnect between how secure organisations think they are, compared to where real exposure exists. This overconfidence, as explored in Nagomi’s The Illusion of Maturity: 2026 Enterprise Exposure Snapshot, means that organisations are facing overlapping exposure within their networks, potentially putting them at significant risk. Notably, incomplete multi-factor authentication…
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Google Disrupts IPIDEA, One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks
Google on Wednesday announced that it worked together with other partners to disrupt IPIDEA, which it described as one of the largest residential proxy networks in the world.To that end, the company said it took legal action to take down dozens of domains used to control devices and proxy traffic through them. As of writing,…
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NSFOCUS Unveils Enhanced AI LLM Risk Threat Matrix for Holistic AI Security Governance
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 29, 2026 Security is a prerequisite for the application and development of LLM technology. Only by addressing security risks when integrating LLMs can businesses ensure healthy and sustainable growth. NSFOCUS first proposed the AI LLM Risk Threat Matrix in 2024. The Matrix addresses security from multiple perspectives: foundational security, data security,…The…
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NDSS 2025 Recurrent Private Set Intersection For Unbalanced Databases With Cuckoo Hashing
Session 10C: Privacy Preservation Authors, Creators & Presenters: Eduardo Chielle (New York University Abu Dhabi), Michail Maniatakos (New York University Abu Dhabi) PAPER Recurrent Private Set Intersection for Unbalanced Databases with Cuckoo Hashing and Leveled FHE A Private Set Intersection (PSI) protocol is a cryptographic method allowing two parties, each with a private set, to…
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OPNsense 26.1 brings updates to open-source firewall management
OPNsense, the open-source firewall and network security platform, reached version 26.1, adding a range of updates affecting management, traffic visibility, automation … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/opnsense-26-1-open-source-firewall/
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Initial access hackers switch to Tsundere Bot for ransomware attacks
A prolific initial access broker tracked as TA584 has been observed using the Tsundere Bot alongside XWorm remote access trojan to gain network access that could lead to ransomware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/initial-access-hackers-switch-to-tsundere-bot-for-ransomware-attacks/
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Palo Alto Networks May Gain ‘First-Mover Advantage’ On Quantum Readiness: Analyst
Palo Alto Networks is well-positioned to help lead the way within the cybersecurity industry on the coming post-quantum transition, according to TD Cowen analyst Shaul Eyal. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-may-gain-first-mover-advantage-on-quantum-readiness-analyst
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Critical bug in popular vm2 Node.js sandboxing library puts projects at risk
Promise.prototype.then Promise.prototype.catch callback sanitization can be bypassed,” the official advisory reads. “This allows attackers to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code.” Sandboxes like vm2 are needed by web and other Node-based applications whose functionality enables users or tools to upload and execute scripts. Because user-controlled code is untrusted by nature, it cannot be allowed…
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Fortinet Locks Down FortiCloud SSO Amid Zero-Day Attacks
Mitigation: SSO Access Restricted After Attackers Compromised Fully Patched Devices. Network security giant Fortinet locked out cloud customers from its single sign-on service until they update device firmware with a patch against active attacks exploiting an improper access control zero day. Only Fortinet devices running the latest, patched firmware versions can use Fortinet SSO. First…