Tag: software
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GitHub Introduces npm Security with Stronger Authentication and Trusted Publishing
Open source software powers much of today’s technology, enabling developers around the world to build and share tools, libraries, and applications. However, the same openness that drives innovation also presents serious security challenges. Attackers regularly target package registries like npm to compromise accounts and inject malicious code. In response, GitHub has announced significant updates to…
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Schwachstellen in versteckten Softwarepaketen und Installationsprogrammen finden
Diese Komplexität im modernen Softwaremanagement ist ein stetiger Quell für Cyberrisiken. Das Problem ergibt sich aus den unterschiedlichen Arten, wie Software auf modernen Betriebssystemen installiert und verwaltet wird. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/schwachstellen-in-versteckten-softwarepaketen-und-installationsprogrammen-finden/a42082/
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European Airport Operations Disrupted by Ransomware
Passengers across Europe are facing another day of flight delays after a cyber-attack struck the company behind the check-in and boarding software used at many airports. London Heathrow, Brussels, Dublin and Berlin have been worst hit since Friday, when the attack first took hold. Automatic kiosks and bag-drop machines went offline, forcing airline staff to…
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European Airport Operations Disrupted by Ransomware
Passengers across Europe are facing another day of flight delays after a cyber-attack struck the company behind the check-in and boarding software used at many airports. London Heathrow, Brussels, Dublin and Berlin have been worst hit since Friday, when the attack first took hold. Automatic kiosks and bag-drop machines went offline, forcing airline staff to…
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Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q3 2025
Tags: ai, automation, breach, ciso, cloud, cyber, defense, detection, edr, google, governance, guide, metric, office, RedTeam, risk, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustAmazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog / podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, Google Cloud community blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe on Spotify). Gemini for docs based on this blog Top 10 posts with the most…
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European Airport Disruptions Caused by Ransomware: EU Cyber Office
The EU’s cybersecurity agency says the widespread disruptions at airports in Belgium, England, and Germany were the result of a ransomware attack on third-party on-boarding software from Collins Aerospace that was used at all three airports. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/european-airport-disruptions-caused-by-ransomware-eu-cyber-office/
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Harness takes aim at AI ‘bottleneck’ with DevSecOps agents
The vendor’s new agentic features are included in products that already have a track record in AI-driven automation, as coding agents swamp software delivery pipelines. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/news/366631493/Harness-takes-aim-at-AI-bottleneck-with-DevSecOps-agents
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Harness takes aim at AI ‘bottleneck’ with DevSecOps agents
The vendor’s new agentic features are included in products that already have a track record in AI-driven automation, as coding agents swamp software delivery pipelines. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/news/366631493/Harness-takes-aim-at-AI-bottleneck-with-DevSecOps-agents
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New EDR-Freeze tool uses Windows WER to suspend security software
A new method and proof-of-concept tool called EDR-Freeze demonstrates that evading security solutions is possible from user mode with Microsoft’s Windows Error Reporting (WER) system. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-edr-freeze-tool-uses-windows-wer-to-suspend-security-software/
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LastPass: Fake password managers infect Mac users with malware
LastPass is warning users of a campaign that targets macOS users with malicious software impersonating popular products delivered through fraudulent GitHub repositories. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lastpass-fake-password-managers-infect-mac-users-with-malware/
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Top 10 Best Cybersecurity Compliance Management Software in 2025
Cybersecurity compliance has become a mission-critical part of modern business operations. With the rise of data privacy laws, global regulations, and increasing cyber threats, organizations need reliable compliance management software to stay secure and audit-ready. The best compliance platforms streamline frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and more while automating workflows,…
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Airport Chaos Shows Human Impact of 3rd-Party Attacks
Major EU airports such as Heathrow were disrupted over the weekend after a cyberattack hit the provider of check-in kiosk software, which caused delays and flight cancellations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/airport-chaos-human-impact-3rd-party-attacks
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Malicious GitHub pages lure MacOS users into installing Atomic infostealer
MacOS users looking to download popular software such as LastPass, 1Password, After Effects, Gemini, and many others are in danger of getting saddled with the Atomic … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/22/macos-infostealer-campaign-github/
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Flight delays continue across Europe after weekend cyber-attack
Software provider Collins Aerospace completing updates after Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin hit by problems<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/22/rachel-reeves-gatwick-second-runway-growth-jobs-environmental-disaster-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Passengers are facing another day of flight delays across Europe, as big airports continue to grapple with the <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/heathrow-airport-delays-cyber-attack-berlin-brussels-cancelled-delays”>aftermath of a cyber-attack on the company behind the software used for check-in and boarding.Several of the largest airports…
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Absicherung der hyperkonnektiven KI-gesteuerten Welt
Check Point Software Technologies stellt vom 7. bis 9. Oktober 2025 auf der it-sa aus. Zusammen mit den Partnern Bechtle und Netuse sowie mit Cyberint und Veriti unterstützt der Anbieter Organisationen bei der Absicherung der hyperkonnektiven KI-gesteuerten Welt. In Nürnberg stehen vor allem der Schutz von hybriden Mesh-Netzwerken und Workplaces im Mittelpunkt des Messeauftritts. Lars…
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CSO Awards winners highlight security innovation and transformation
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, finance, flaw, framework, governance, group, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, login, malicious, metric, mitre, network, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, programming, risk, risk-management, service, siem, skills, soc, software, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementFSU tackles third-party risk with tighter vendor management program: Organization: Florida State UniversityProject: Third-Party Risk Management ProgramSecurity leader: Bill Hunkapiller, CISOOfficials at Florida State University wanted to ensure that data shared with outside entities was well protected. To achieve that, CISO Bill Hunkapiller and his team revamped its third-party risk management program so that the…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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Hackers Deploy New EDR-Freeze Tool to Disable Security Software
A security researcher has released a new tool that can temporarily disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems and antivirus software without requiring vulnerable drivers, marking a significant evolution in attack techniques targeting security solutions. Advanced Evasion Through Windows Components The tool, dubbed EDR-Freeze and developed by researcher TwoSevenOneT, exploits Windows Error Reporting functionality to suspend security…
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Fortra GoAnywhere MFT: Kritische Schwachstelle CVE-2025-10035
In der Filetransfer-Software GoAnywhere MFT von Fortra wurde bereits am 11. September 2025 eine als kritisch eingestufte Schwachstelle entdeckt. Der Hersteller hat inzwischen ein Update bereitgestellt, um die Schwachstelle zu beseitigen und den Filetransfer wieder sicherer zu machen. GoAnywhere MFT … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/09/22/fortra-goanywhere-mft-kritische-schwachstelle-cve-2025-10035/
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Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack
Zaventem asks airlines to cancel half of Monday departures, while most of Heathrow flights expected to operate Hundreds of thousands of passengers at Heathrow and Berlin airports faced flight delays on Sunday after a <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/heathrow-airport-delays-cyber-attack-berlin-brussels-cancelled-delays”>cyber-attack hit check-in desk software, while cancellations at Brussels airport suggested that disruption of Europe’s air travel would continue into…
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Using Smartphone Cameras for Easy Eye Vein Verification
Discover how smartphone cameras can be used for easy eye vein verification. Learn about the software development, security, and future trends of this biometric authentication method. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/using-smartphone-cameras-for-easy-eye-vein-verification/
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Steps to Achieve Enterprise Readiness for Software
A detailed guide for CTOs and VP of Engineering on achieving enterprise readiness for software, covering security, scalability, compliance, and integration. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/steps-to-achieve-enterprise-readiness-for-software/
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DPRK Hackers Use ClickFix to Deliver BeaverTail Malware in Crypto Job Scams
Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka DPRK or North Korea) have been observed leveraging ClickFix-style lures to deliver a known malware called BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret.”The threat actor used ClickFix lures to target marketing and trader roles in cryptocurrency and retail sector organizations rather than targeting software development roles,” GitLab…
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Steps to Achieve Enterprise Readiness for Software
A detailed guide for CTOs and VP of Engineering on achieving enterprise readiness for software, covering security, scalability, compliance, and integration. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/steps-to-achieve-enterprise-readiness-for-software/
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Cyberattack Disrupts Services at Major European Airports
Airports in Brussels, Berlin, and the UK and Ireland Impacted. Flight cancellations and delays lasting hours at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow on Saturday occurred after a cyberattack against a provider of check-in and boarding systems. Hackers late Friday targeted software developed by Collins Aerospace. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cyberattack-disrupts-services-at-major-european-airports-a-29490
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A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/
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Heathrow flights delayed and cancelled as cyber-attack hits European airports
Attack raises questions over security as Brussels and Berlin airports’ check-in and boarding systems also affectedFlights have been delayed and cancelled at three major European airports including London’s largest, Heathrow after the company behind the software used for check-in and boarding said it was hit by a cyber-attack.Airports in Brussels and Berlin are also experiencing…
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Security News This Week: A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/