Tag: service
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Duplicati: Free, open-source backup client
Duplicati is an open source backup client that creates encrypted, incremental, compressed backup sets and sends them to cloud storage services or remote file servers. What the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/31/duplicati-free-open-source-backup-client/
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New ErrTraffic service enables ClickFix attacks via fake browser glitches
A new cybercrime tool called ErrTraffic allows threat actors to automate ClickFix attacks by generating ‘fake glitches’ on compromised websites to lure users into downloading payloads or following malicious instructions First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-errtraffic-service-enables-clickfix-attacks-via-fake-browser-glitches/
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ESET Flags Rising Threat of AI-Driven Malware and Ransomware
The cybersecurity landscape entered a critical new era in the second half of 2025 as AI-powered malware transitioned from theoretical threat to tangible reality, while the ransomware-as-a-service economy expanded at an unprecedented pace. According to ESET Research’s latest Threat Report, these twin forces are reshaping how organizations must approach cyber defense. ESET discovered PromptLock, the…
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React2Shell: Anatomy of a max-severity flaw that sent shockwaves through the web
What the research quickly agreed on: Across early reports from Wiz, Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, Google AWS, and others, there was a strong alignment on the core mechanics of React2Shell. Researchers independently confirmed that the flaw lives inside React’s server-side rendering pipeline and stems from unsafe deserialization in the protocol used to transmit component…
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Top 5 real-world AI security threats revealed in 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, chatgpt, cloud, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, email, exploit, flaw, framework, github, gitlab, google, injection, least-privilege, LLM, malicious, malware, microsoft, nvidia, open-source, openai, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA critical remote code execution (RCE) in open-source AI agent framework Langflow that was also exploited in the wildAn RCE flaw in OpenAI’s Codex CLIVulnerabilities in NVIDIA Triton Inference ServerRCE vulnerabilities in major AI inference server frameworks, including those from Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft, and open-source projects such as vLLM and SGLangVulnerabilities in open-source compute framework…
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How to stay ahead in managing NHIs effectively
Are you effectively addressing the cybersecurity challenges associated with Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) has become a critical aspect of cybersecurity strategies. NHIs, or machine identities, are often overlooked despite being the backbone of secure digital operations. They play a pivotal role in industries like financial services, healthcare, and more. With……
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TDL 012 – The Architect of the Internet on the Future of Trust
Summary In this episode of The Defenders Log, Paul Mockapetris, the architect of DNS, discusses the evolving role of the Domain Name System from a simple directory to a sophisticated security tool. He posits that modern networking requires “making sure DNS doesn’t work when you don’t want it to,” comparing DNS filtering to essential services…
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CERN: how does the international research institution manage risk?
Tags: access, ai, business, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, framework, governance, group, international, iot, LLM, network, risk, service, strategy, technology, toolStefan Lüders and Tim Bell of CERN. CERNEmploying proprietary technology can introduce risks, according to Tim Bell, leader of CERN’s IT governance, risk and compliance section, who is responsible for business continuity and disaster recovery. “If you’re a visitor to a university, you’ll want to bring your laptop and use it at CERN. We can’t…
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Net-SNMP Vulnerability Triggers Buffer Overflow, Crashing the Daemon
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Net-SNMP’s snmptrapd daemon allows remote attackers to crash the service by sending specially crafted packets, potentially disrupting network monitoring operations across enterprise environments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-68615, affects all versions of Net-SNMP before the recently released patches. Security researcher Buddurid, working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, discovered…
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Recent Cyber Attacks and Threat Actor Activity: A Deep Dive into the Evolving Threat Landscape
Executive Overview Over the past week, global threat activity has highlighted a critical reality: modern cyber attacks are faster, more coordinated, and increasingly industrialized. From mass exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to ransomware-as-a-service operations and record-breaking volumetric DDoS attacks, adversaries continue to evolve both tactically and operationally. This article provides a deep analytical overview of…
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La Poste outage after a cyber attack disrupts digital banking and online services
La Poste said a major network incident took its systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of users. The French national postal service La Poste confirmed a major cyber incident had knocked its information systems offline, disrupting digital banking and online services for millions of customers. On social media, La Poste said…
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Cyber volunteer effort for small water utilities announces new MSSP effort
An organization is looking to develop a first-of-its-kind managed security service provider (MSSP) model tailored specifically for rural water utilities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-volunteer-water-utility-mssp
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La Poste Still Offline After Major DDoS Attack
French postal service warns of “major network incident” just before Christmas First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/la-poste-still-offline-after-major/
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Cyberattack Knocks La Poste Offline, Disrupting Postal and Banking Services Across France
La Poste described the situation as “a major network incident” that affected all of its information systems. The post Cyberattack Knocks La Poste Offline, Disrupting Postal and Banking Services Across France appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-la-poste-cyberattack/
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Implementing NIS2, without getting bogged down in red tape
Tags: access, ai, automation, backup, bsi, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, email, encryption, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, law, least-privilege, metric, monitoring, network, nis-2, regulation, saas, sbom, service, siem, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayIT in transition: From text documents to declarative technology: NIS2 essentially requires three things: concrete security measures; processes and guidelines for managing these measures; and robust evidence that they work in practice.Process documentation, that is, policies, responsibilities, and procedures, is not fundamentally new for most larger companies. ISO 27001-based information security management systems, HR processes, and…
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Indian Vehicle Owners Warned as Browser-Based e-Challan Phishing Gains Momentum
A renewed RTO scam campaign targeting Indian vehicle owners is gaining momentum. This follows a sharp rise in browser-based e-challan phishing operations that rely on shared and reusable fraud infrastructure. The latest findings indicate that attackers are exploiting trust in government transport services, continuing a pattern of RTO-themed threats that have persisted over recent years. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/rto-scam-browser-based-e-challan-phishing/
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ServiceNow’s $7.75 billion cash deal for Armis illustrates shifting strategies
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, ceo, cio, ciso, computing, control, cyber, governance, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, risk, service, strategy, tool, update, vulnerabilityVisibility is the key: “For decades, the CIO’s white whale has been a precise, real-time Configuration Management Database [CMDB]. Most are outdated the moment they are populated,” said Whisper Security CEO Kaveh Ranjbar. The Armis acquisition “is an admission that in an era of IoT, OT, and edge computing, you cannot rely on manual entry…
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Interpol sweep takes down cybercrooks in 19 countries
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, botnet, business, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, finance, fraud, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, ransomware, russia, scam, service, theft, threatA ‘very good thing’: The fact that the same operation broke ransomware operations and a business email compromise (BEC) operation is “unique,” said DiMaggio, because most people think of Africa as the source of BEC and fraud scams.The fact that authorities are working to disrupt ransomware operations in Africa before they grow to the size…
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How can proactive AI security prevent data breaches
Can Organizations Trust Proactive AI Security to Prevent Data Breaches? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is becoming essential for organizations operating across various sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and DevOps. It’s imperative to understand how NHIs, combined with proactive AI security measures, pave the way to a more secure digital environment, limiting the……
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Why staying ahead with Agentic AI is crucial for business
How Can Non-Human Identities Enhance Business Security With Agentic AI? Where technology continuously evolves, how can businesses leverage advancements to solidify their security posture? The answer lies in understanding and managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within a secure cloud environment, especially with the help of Agentic AI. WITH industries such as financial services, healthcare, and even……
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What features ensure scalability in secret management
How Can Organizations Achieve Scalability in Secret Management? Securing sensitive data in the cloud isn’t just about protecting against external threats. Have you considered the importance of effectively managing machine identities to maintain a scalable security infrastructure? With technology shapes the future of industries like financial services, healthcare, and travel, managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes……
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NDSS 2025 A Large-Scale Measurement Study Of The PROXY Protocol And Its Security Implications
Tags: access, automation, cctv, conference, control, data, email, Internet, iot, leak, monitoring, network, service, vulnerabilitySession 7A: Network Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Stijn Pletinckx (University of California, Santa Barbara), Christopher Kruegel (University of California, Santa Barbara), Giovanni Vigna (University of California, Santa Barbara) PAPER A Large-Scale Measurement Study Of The PROXY Protocol And Its Security Implications Reverse proxy servers play a critical role in optimizing Internet services, offering…
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HardBit 4.0 Ransomware Abuses Unsecured RDP and SMB for Access Persistence
HardBit ransomware continues its evolution with the release of version 4.0, introducing sophisticated mechanisms to establish persistence through vulnerable network services. The latest variant leverages open Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Server Message Block (SMB) services as entry points, enabling threat actors to maintain long-term access to compromised networks while deploying advanced evasion techniques that…
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The 3% Rule: How To Silence 97% of Your Cloud Alerts and Be More Secure
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, cve, cvss, data, data-breach, flaw, iam, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, malicious, metric, network, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementPrioritizing what to fix first and why that really matters Key takeaways The 97% distraction: Discover why the vast majority of your “Critical” alerts are just theoretical noise, and how focusing strictly on the 3% of findings that represent real, exploitable risk can drastically improve your security posture. Identity is the accelerant: Breaches rarely happen…
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France’s postal and banking services disrupted by suspected DDoS attack
France’s postal service, La Poste, said it was hit by a disruptive cyberattack that knocked its services offline. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/frances-postal-and-banking-services-disrupted-by-suspected-ddos-attack/
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Malicious extensions in Chrome Web store steal user credentials
Two Chrome extensions in the Web Store named ‘Phantom Shuttle’ are posing as plugins for a proxy service to hijack user traffic and steal sensitive data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-extensions-in-chrome-web-store-steal-user-credentials/
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What tools empower secure AI operation
How Essential is Non-Human Identity Management in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are increasingly becoming pivotal. How effectively are organizations managing these machine identities to ensure secure AI operation? This question echoes in the boardrooms of financial services, healthcare, travel industries, and many more. The management of NHIs and their secrets is a linchpin……
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What tools empower secure AI operation
How Essential is Non-Human Identity Management in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are increasingly becoming pivotal. How effectively are organizations managing these machine identities to ensure secure AI operation? This question echoes in the boardrooms of financial services, healthcare, travel industries, and many more. The management of NHIs and their secrets is a linchpin……
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Cyberattack knocks offline France’s postal, banking services
The French national postal service’s online services were knocked offline by “a major network incident” on Monday, disrupting digital banking and other services for millions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyberattack-knocks-offline-frances-postal-banking-services/