Tag: service
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Palo Alto Exposes Passwords in Plain Text CVE-2025-4235
Palo Alto’s CVE-2025-4235 leaks service passwords, demanding urgent patching and resets. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/palo-alto-exposes-passwords-in-plain-text-cve-2025-4235/
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Top 10 Best Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) Companies in 2025
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a modern approach to offensive security that combines the best of human-led penetration testing with the efficiency of an automated platform. Unlike traditional, project-based penetration tests, a PTaaS model provides continuous, on-demand testing, real-time collaboration, and a centralized dashboard for managing findings. In 2025, this agile approach is…
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CodeCloud Visibility: Why Fragmented Security Can’t Scale
Tags: ai, api, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, container, data, flaw, identity, infrastructure, kubernetes, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementWidespread visibility is critical for cloud security, but obtaining it is easier said than done. To discover insights and best practices for code-to-cloud visibility, check out highlights from a new IDC white paper. Plus, learn how Tenable’s CNAPP and exposure management platform give you an unimpeded view of your multi-cloud and hybrid environment. The modern…
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UK cyber leader calls for shift in focus toward continuity of critical services
Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said the U.S. remains a key ally in the global fight against sophisticated adversaries. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/uk-cyber-leader-calls-for-shift-in-focus-toward-continuity-of-critical-serv/759874/
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Microsoft’s ‘Gross Cybersecurity Negligence Threatens National Security’
Roasting Redmond for Kerberoasting: “Like an arsonist selling firefighting services,” quips this 76-year-old. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/ron-wyden-microsoft-kerberoasting-richixbw/
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Microsoft under fire: Senator demands FTC investigation into ‘arsonist selling firefighting services’
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cio, ciso, computer, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, encryption, finance, government, hacker, mfa, microsoft, network, password, ransomware, service, software, technology, threat, updateThe technical reality behind the failures: Security experts have long criticized Microsoft’s reliance on outdated encryption standards. “RC4 should have been retired long ago, yet it still lurks in Active Directory and continues to enable attacks like Kerberoasting,” Gogia noted.Microsoft’s justification centered on backward compatibility concerns. “Microsoft’s line has been that switching it off overnight…
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Docker malware breaks in through exposed APIs, then changes the locks
The variant has creative twists: Setting the variant apart is its move to deny others access to the same Docker API, effectively monopolizing the attack surface. It tries to modify firewall settings (iptables, nft, firewall-cmd, etc.) via a cron job to drop or reject incoming connections to port 2375. A cron job is a scheduled…
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Massive L7 DDoS Botnet Exploits 5.76M Hijacked Devices for Record Attacks
In a stark reminder of how vulnerable online services remain, Qrator Labs has revealed that a sprawling Layer 7 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet has swelled to over 5.76 million compromised devices, unleashing unprecedented traffic against critical infrastructures. Monitored since late March, the botnet has been used in a series of three large-scale attacks that demonstrate…
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Palo Alto Networks User-ID Agent Flaw Leaks Passwords in Cleartext
Tags: credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, data-breach, flaw, leak, network, password, service, vulnerability, windowsA newly disclosed vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks User-ID Credential Agent on Windows systems allows service account passwords to be exposed in cleartext under certain non-default configurations. Tracked as CVE-2025-4235, the flaw carries a CVSS base score of 4.2 (Medium) and has been assigned a Moderate urgency level. Palo Alto Networks released details and…
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Telekom bietet neuen ManagedService für Kunden an
Der Service ist DSGVO-konform, läuft über eine cloudbasierte Plattform und eignet sich für Unternehmen ab 25 Endpunkten unabhängig vom eingesetzten Betriebssystem. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/telekom-bietet-neuen-managed-security-service-fuer-kunden-an/a41975/
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1.5 Billion Packets Per Second DDoS Attack Detected with FastNetMon
FastNetMon today announced that it detecteda record-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacktargeting the website of a leading DDoS scrubbing vendor in Western Europe. The attack reached1.5 billion packets per second (1.5 Gpps)”, one of the largest packet-rate floods publicly disclosed. The malicious traffic was primarily aUDP floodlaunched from compromised customer-premises equipment (CPE), including IoT devices and…
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Shift from Reactive to Proactive: Leveraging Tenable Exposure Management for MSSP Success
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, framework, guide, identity, infrastructure, iot, mitre, mssp, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Exposure Management as a Service offering allows MSSPs to unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface to prioritize exposure and enable innovation that is secure and compliant. Whether you’re already leveraging Tenable Vulnerability Management as a Service or you’re just starting a service offering, we’ve got guidance for you. Key takeaways…
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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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Top 10 Best External Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
External penetration testing is a crucial practice for any organization aiming to validate its security posture against real-world threats. In 2025, with the proliferation of cloud services, SaaS applications, and remote work, an organization’s external attack surface is larger and more complex than ever. An external penetration test simulates a real-world cyber attack, targeting public-facing…
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DDoS Mitigation Provider Hit by Massive 1.5 Billion Packets Per Second Attack
FastNetMon today announced it detected a record-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting the website of a leading DDoS scrubbing vendor in Western Europe. The attack peaked at 1.5 billion packets per second (1.5 Gpps), making it one of the largest packet-rate floods ever publicly disclosed. The malicious traffic was primarily a UDP flood launched from…
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Chrome Extension Scam Exposed: Hackers Stealing Meta Accounts
Tags: ai, browser, business, chrome, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, data-breach, hacker, malicious, scam, service, toolA sophisticated campaign targeting Meta advertisers through fake AI-powered ad optimization tools has been uncovered, with cybercriminals deploying malicious Chrome extensions to steal credentials and hijack business accounts. Cybereason Security Services has identified an evolving malicious Chrome extension campaign that specifically targets Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertisers through a deceptive platform called >>Madgicx Plus.
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Managed SOC für mehr Sicherheit
Tags: awareness, cloud, compliance, cyberattack, encryption, germany, infrastructure, nis-2, password, risk, security-incident, service, soc, software, supply-chainAls zentrale Einheit überwachen Fachleute im SOC die gesamte IT-Infrastruktur eines Unternehmens. Rund um die Uhr analysieren sie alle sicherheitsrelevanten Ereignisse in Echtzeit.Die Anforderungen an IT-Sicherheit haben sich in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten drastisch verändert. Während früher ein einfaches Passwort als Schutzmaßnahme genügte, sind heute mehrschichtige Sicherheitskonzepte erforderlich. Nur so können sich Unternehmen effektiv vor Cyberangriffen…
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DDoS defender targeted in 1.5 Bpps denialservice attack
A DDoS mitigation service provider in Europe was targeted in a massive distributed denial-of-service attack that reached 1.5 billion packets per second. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-defender-targeted-in-15-bpps-denial-of-service-attack/
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Neues Phishing-Framework umgeht Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung
Tags: authentication, ceo, ciso, cloud, corporate, cyberattack, framework, hacker, Hardware, infrastructure, mail, mfa, microsoft, passkey, password, phishing, service, strategy, zero-trustPhishing 2.0 nutzt Subdomain-Rotation und Geoblocking.Eine kürzlich aufgedeckte Phishing-Kampagne steht in Verbindung mit Salty2FA, einem Phishing-as-a-Service-(PhaaS-)Framework. Es soll entwickelt worden sein, um Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) zu umgehen.Wie die Cybersicherheitsfirma Ontinue herausgefunden hat,fängt sie Verifizierungsmethoden ab,rotiert Subdomains undtarnt sich innerhalb vertrauenswürdiger Plattformen wie Cloudflare Turnstile.In unserer US-Schwesterpublikation CSO erklärten die Experten, dass die Kampagne ‘bemerkenswerte technische Innovationen”…
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Lasso Platform Employs AI Agents to Secure AI Applications
Lasso has launched an agentic AI service for purple teaming that secures AI applications before and after deployment. By combining red and blue team functions with autonomous AI agents, the platform detects vulnerabilities like prompt injection and enforces security policies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/lasso-platform-employs-ai-agents-to-secure-ai-applications/
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Blue Mantis Expands Into Full-Scale MSSP With Launch Of Mantis Protect Service
Blue Mantis unveiled a major expansion of its managed security service Wednesday with the launch of a comprehensive offering, Mantis Protect, that will provide a massive boost to threat response and proactive security at a time of intensifying cyberattacks, Blue Mantis CISO Jay Martin told CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/blue-mantis-expands-into-full-scale-mssp-with-launch-of-mantis-protect-service
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 fixed two zero-day flaws
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 fixed 80 vulnerabilities, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 addressed 80 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Azure, Hyper-V, SQL Server, Defender Firewall Service, and Xbox (yup Xbox!). Eight of the […]…
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 fixed two zero-day flaws
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 fixed 80 vulnerabilities, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2025 addressed 80 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Azure, Hyper-V, SQL Server, Defender Firewall Service, and Xbox (yup Xbox!). Eight of the […]…
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Multiple Vulnerabilities in GitLab Patched, Blocking DoS and SSRF Attack Vectors
GitLab has released critical security updates across multiple versions to address six significant vulnerabilities that could enable denial-of-service attacks, server-side request forgery, and information disclosure. The company released versions 18.3.2, 18.2.6, and 18.1.6 for both Community Edition and Enterprise Edition, with immediate upgrades strongly recommended for all self-managed installations. Critical Security Fixes Target Multiple Attack…
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The Time-Saving Guide for Service Providers: Automating vCISO and Compliance Services
IntroductionManaged service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) are under increasing pressure to deliver strong cybersecurity outcomes in a landscape marked by rising threats and evolving compliance requirements. At the same time, clients want better protection without managing cybersecurity themselves. Service providers must balance these growing demands with the First seen on thehackernews.com…
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The Time-Saving Guide for Service Providers: Automating vCISO and Compliance Services
IntroductionManaged service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) are under increasing pressure to deliver strong cybersecurity outcomes in a landscape marked by rising threats and evolving compliance requirements. At the same time, clients want better protection without managing cybersecurity themselves. Service providers must balance these growing demands with the First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Watch Out for Salty2FA: New Phishing Kit Targeting US and EU Enterprises
Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms keep evolving, giving attackers faster and cheaper ways to break into corporate accounts. Now, researchers at ANY.RUN has uncovered a new entrant: Salty2FA, a phishing kit designed to bypass multiple two-factor authentication methods and slip past traditional defenses. Already spotted in campaigns across the US and EU, Salty2FA puts enterprises at First…