Tag: software
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Gefahr durch Phishing-Mails, die Microsoft, McAfee und Adobe nachahmen
Die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Software Technologies haben 200 000 Phishing-E-Mails entdeckt, die URL-Informationen zur Verschleierung von Phishing-Links missbrauchten. Der Betrug wurde erstmals am 21. Januar 2025 beobachtet und ist nach wie vor im Gange, wobei das tägliche Bedrohungsvolumen abnimmt. Geografisch betrachtet wurden 75 Prozent der E-Mails in den USA verbreitet, 17 Prozent in der…
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Google Cloud KMS Adds Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures to Defend Against Future Threats
Google Cloud has announced quantum-safe digital signatures in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS) for software-based keys as a way to bulletproof encryption systems against the threat posed by cryptographically-relevant quantum computers.The feature, currently in preview, coexists with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC) First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security and Espionage Concerns
Australia has become the latest country to ban the installation of security software from Russian company Kaspersky, citing national security concerns.”After considering threat and risk analysis, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security risk to Australian Government, networks and data,…
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Parallels Desktop 0-Day Exploit Enables Root Privileges PoC Released
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Parallels Desktop virtualization software has been publicly disclosed after seven months of unresolved reporting, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to the root level on macOS systems. The proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code demonstrates two distinct bypass methods that circumvent existing patches for CVE-2024-34331, a previously addressed privilege escalation flaw. Technical Overview…
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Cyberattacken auch auf Software-Entwickler und Programmierer
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyber-kriminelle-attacken-software-entwickler-programmierer
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Cyber-kriminelle Attacken auch auf Software-Entwickler und Programmierer
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyber-kriminelle-attacken-software-entwickler-programmierer
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ACRStealer Malware Abuses Google Docs as C2 to Steal Login Credentials
The ACRStealer malware, an infostealer disguised as illegal software such as cracks and keygens, has seen a significant increase in its distribution since the beginning of 2025. Initially distributed in limited volumes in mid-2024, this malware has now gained traction, with February’s activity levels matching those of January, signaling a sharp upward trend. Security researchers…
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Freelance Software Developers in North Korean Malware Crosshairs
ESET says hundreds of freelance software developers have fallen victim to North Korean hackers posing as recruiters. The post Freelance Software Developers in North Korean Malware Crosshairs appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/freelance-software-developers-in-north-korean-malware-crosshairs/
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What Is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated and pervasive than ever. Traditional security solutions, like antivirus software, often fall short against advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and fileless malware. This is where Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) comes in, offering a powerful and proactive approach to safeguarding your endpoints and, consequently, your…
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Is Vibe Coding The Future of Software Development
Digital Technology is evolving faster than ever, and the way we interact with it is transforming dramatically. With the rise of AI-driven development, no-code/low-code platforms,…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/02/is-vibe-coding-the-future-of-software-development/
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Schadcodeausführung möglich: Gefährliche OpenH264-Lücke bedroht Firefox-Nutzer
Angreifer können in OpenH264 einen Pufferüberlauf auslösen. Mit Glück stürzt nur die Software ab, eine Befehlsausführung ist jedoch nicht auszuschließen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schadcodeausfuehrung-moeglich-sicherheitsluecke-in-openh264-gefaehrdet-firefox-nutzer-2502-193582.html
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Digitalen Stillstand vermeiden: Pensionsversicherungsanstalt optimiert Prozesse mit GRC Suite
Werden Systeme und Prozesse über Jahre nicht modernisiert, drohen Unternehmen diverse Risiken: Veraltete Software kann Sicherheitslücken enthalten, Prozesse werden ineffizient, und wichtige Funktionen lassen sich nicht mehr nutzen. Die Pensionsversicherungsanstalt (PVA) stand 2023 genau vor dieser Herausforderung. Die bereits seit 2006 eingesetzte und lange nicht aktualisierte GRC-Plattform musste auf den neuesten Stand gehoben werden. Durch……
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CVE-2024-12284: NetScaler Users Urged to Update Against Critical Flaw
Cloud Software Group released critical security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability in the NetScaler Console and NetScaler Console Agent, identified as CVE-2024-12284. This vulnerability could potentially allow an authenticated malicious actor to execute commands without additional authorization, which could lead to security risks if not addressed promptly. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article:…
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NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3 Release
The National Security Agency (NSA) has unveiled Ghidra 11.3, the latest iteration of its open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, introducing transformative features that streamline vulnerability analysis and collaborative research. This release”, coded internally as >>NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3 Release
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CISA and FBI Issue Alert as Ghost Ransomware Targets 70+ Organizations
Tags: access, advisory, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, malicious, ransomware, software, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the increasing threat posed by Ghost ransomware. This malicious campaign has already impacted more than 70 organizations across various sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in widely-used software to gain access to targeted networks. Exploitation of Vulnerabilities…
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What is SIEM? Improving security posture through event log data
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, ciso, cloud, compliance, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, LLM, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, openai, regulation, risk, router, security-incident, service, siem, soar, soc, software, threat, toolAt its core, a SIEM is designed to parse and analyze various log files, including firewalls, servers, routers and so forth. This means that SIEMs can become the central “nerve center” of a security operations center, driving other monitoring functions to resolve the various daily alerts.Added to this data are various threat intelligence feeds that…
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Recent Ghost/Cring ransomware activity prompts alert from FBI, CISA
Tags: cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, firmware, group, infrastructure, ransomware, software, vulnerabilityA ransomware group known as Ghost has been exploiting vulnerabilities in software and firmware as recently as January, according to an alert issued Wednesday by the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ghost-cring-ransomware-activity-fbi-cisa-alert
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Cybersecurity Talent Crisis: Future Defenders Rise to the Challenge in CTF Showdown
The UK is facing a cybersecurity talent crisis, with nearly half (44%) of businesses struggling to find professionals equipped to combat the evolving cyber threat landscape, according to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2024 report. In response, Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, joined forces with…
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Hundreds of Dutch medical records bought for pocket change at flea market
Tags: software15GB of sensitive files traced back to former software biz First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/hundreds_of_dutch_medical_records/
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How to prevent AI-based data incidents
AI lowers the barriers for attackers: AI has made the days when attackers had to “hack” systems and slowly and carefully scout out the environment a thing of the past. Now they can simply ask an AI assistant for sensitive information or access data to move laterally within the environment.The biggest challenges for cybersecurity posed…
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Edge device vulnerabilities fueled attack sprees in 2024
The most consequential cyberattacks observed by Darktrace last year were linked to software defects in firewalls and perimeter network technologies. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/edge-device-vulnerabilities-fuel-attack-sprees/
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Mehrere Schwachstellen in OpenSSH (Feb. 2025)
Sicherheitsexperten von Qualys TRU sind bei der Software OpenSSH auf zwei Schwachstellen gestoßen. Zudem wurde am 11. Februar 2024 ein Advisory zu einer weiteren Schwachstelle veröffentlicht. Betroffen von dieser Schwachstelle sind OpenSSL 3.4, 3.3 und 3.2, wobei es Upgrades auf … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/19/schwachstellen-cve-2024-12797-in-openssh-feb-2025/
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Wie man PKI in bestehende Infrastrukturen integriert: 5 Schritte zum Erfolg
Die Einbindung moderner Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in bestehende Produktionsumgebungen stellt viele Unternehmen vor erhebliche Herausforderungen. Besonders in Brownfield-Umgebungen mit veralteter OT-Hardware und -Software erschweren etablierte Praktiken und Bedenken hinsichtlich der Komplexität die nahtlose Integration innovativer Sicherheitslösungen. BxC Security, ein Cybersicherheitsunternehmen im Bereich der Operational Technology (OT) und Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), hat… First…
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Finastra Starts Notifying People Impacted by Recent Data Breach
Financial software firm Finastra is notifying individuals whose personal information was stolen in a recent data breach. The post Finastra Starts Notifying People Impacted by Recent Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/finastra-starts-notifying-people-impacted-by-recent-data-breach/
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Top-Malware im Januar 2025: Formbook auf Platz 1
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. hat seinen Global Threat Index für Januar 2025 veröffentlicht und zeigt erhebliche Verschiebungen in der Bedrohungslandschaft. In Deutschland sind zwei altbekannte Malware-Typen wieder an die Spitze gestiegen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/top-malware-januar-2025
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XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
Xcode developers targeted through infected projects: Microsoft reported that XCSSET continues to spread via compromised Xcode projects, a technique that has been in use since the malware’s discovery in 2020. Once an infected project is cloned or downloaded, the malware can embed itself within the developer’s system and further propagate when the infected code is…
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AI Wars Playing Out in Application Attacks and Defenses
Deb Radcliff interviews Bugcrowd founder and white hat hacker, Casey Ellis. As if protecting applications wasn’t tough enough, attackers are now leveraging AI to find and exploit application vulnerabilities faster, outpacing patch efforts and evading security. This especially applies to embedded systems and open-source libraries, and all along the software supply chain. The trend of”¦…