Tag: software
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CISA, FBI call software with buffer overflow issues ‘unforgivable’
Microsoft, VMWare, Ivanti flaws called out: The feds highlighted a list of buffer overflow bugs affecting leading vendors like Microsoft, Ivanti, VMWare, Citrix and RedHat, ranging from high to critical severity, and some already having in-the-wild exploits.The list included two Microsoft flaws that could allow, local attackers in container-based environments to gain system privileges (CVE-2025-21333),…
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What security teams need to know about the coming demise of old Microsoft servers
Tags: attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, data, email, guide, infrastructure, mail, microsoft, software, switch, technology, updateManaging an on-premises Exchange server is getting more difficult: Users will have to decide between now and October whether to continue with on-premises mail servers or consider alternatives. The expertise to patch and maintain an on-premises Exchange server is getting tougher all the time. We’ve seen Microsoft introduce bugs into their software causing Exchange administrators…
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Mental Health Provider Settles Fortra Hack Lawsuit for $7M
Breach of GoAnywhere File Transfer App at Brightline Affected 1 Million Patients. Virtual mental health provider Brightline has agreed to pay $7 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit involving a data breach affecting about 1 million individuals stemming from the 2023 hack by ransomware gang Clop on software vendor Fortra’s GoAnywhere managed file…
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Docker Inc. CEO swap has analysts anticipating a sale
Industry watchers see the takeover by a former Oracle exec as the precursor to merging with a broader software development portfolio at a larger company. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/news/366619297/Docker-Inc-CEO-swap-has-analysts-anticipating-a-sale
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Hackers Exploited PAN-OS Flaw to Deploy Chinese Malware in Ransomware Attack
An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups, raising the possibility that the threat actor may be moonlighting as a ransomware player in an individual capacity.”During the attack in late 2024, the attacker…
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Palo Alto Networks Patches Authentication Bypass Exploit in PAN-OS Software
Palo Alto Networks has addressed a high-severity security flaw in its PAN-OS software that could result in an authentication bypass.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, carries a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10.0. The score, however, drops to 5.1 if access to the management interface is restricted to a jump box.”An authentication bypass in the…
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QuSecure Banks $28M Series A for Post-Quantum Cryptography Tech
QuSecure is pitching a software-based security architecture that overlays onto current networks to help businesses with PQC migration. The post QuSecure Banks $28M Series A for Post-Quantum Cryptography Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/qusecure-banks-28m-series-a-for-post-quantum-cryptography-tech/
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Security compliance firm Drata acquires SafeBase for $250M
Drata, a security compliance automation platformthat helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has acquired software security review startup SafeBase for $250 million. SafeBase co-founders Al Yang (CEO) and Adar Arnon (CTO) will retain their roles, and SafeBase will continue to offer a standalone product while bringing its core solutions to…
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Check Point, Wiz Partner on Enterprise Cloud Security
Check Point Software Technologies and cloud security provider Wiz are teaming up to enhance cloud security for enterprises by integrating cloud network protection with Cloud Native Application Protection (CNAPP). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/check-point-wiz-partner-on-enterprise-cloud-security/
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The call for invariant-driven development
Tags: softwareBy Josselin Feist Writing smart contracts requires a higher level of security assurance than most other fields of software engineering. The industry has evolved from simple ERC20 tokens to complex, multi-component DeFi systems that leverage domain-specific algorithms and handle significant monetary value. This evolution has unlocked immense potential but has also introduced an escalating number……
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JFrog und AWS intensivieren Zusammenarbeit: Optimierte DevSecOps-Lösungen für die Cloud
Software-Lieferkette: Die erweiterte Zusammenarbeit bietet Unternehmenskunden zahlreiche Vorteile: Durch die Möglichkeit, Arbeitslasten schneller auf AWS zu migrieren, steigern Unternehmen den Wert ihrer Cloud-Investitionen erheblich. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/jfrog-und-aws-intensivieren-zusammenarbeit-optimierte-devsecops-loesungen-fuer-die-cloud/a39788/
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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Researchers Breach Software Supply Chain and Secure $50K Bug Bounty
Tags: breach, bug-bounty, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, software, supply-chain, vulnerabilityA duo of cybersecurity researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in a software supply chain, landing them an extraordinary $50,500 bug bounty. The exploit, described as an “Exceptional Vulnerability,” not only exposed systemic flaws in software supply chain security but also demonstrated just how far-reaching the impact of overlooked weak points can be. The researchers, who…
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Ermittler zerschlagen Ransomware-Gruppierung 8Base
Die Gruppierung 8Base nutzte die Ransomware ‘Phobos” und agierte weltweit als höchst professionelle kriminelle Organisation. In Deutschland fanden 365 Phobos-Angriffe statt.Ermittlern aus Bayern ist es zusammen mit internationalen Partnern gelungen, mehrere mutmaßliche Mitglieder einer Gruppe von Cyberkriminellen festzunehmen. Vier führende Köpfe der Gruppierung mit dem Namen 8Base seien in Thailand festgenommen worden, teilte die Zentralstelle…
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Check Point und Wiz schließen strategische Partnerschaft zur Bereitstellung von EndEndSicherheit
Check Point Software Technologies gibt eine strategische Partnerschaft mit dem führenden Cloud-Security-Anbieter Wiz bekannt. Sie hilft Unternehmen, die wachsenden Herausforderungen der Absicherung hybrider Cloud-Umgebungen zu bewältigen. Diese Zusammenarbeit überbrückt die seit langem bestehende Lücke zwischen Cloud-Netzwerksicherheit und Cloud-Native-Application-Protection (CNAPP) durch eine tiefgreifende technologische Integration und eine strategische Geschäftsallianz und bietet eine branchenführende, einheitliche und ganzheitliche…
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Crimelords and spies for rogue states are working together, says Google
Only lawmakers can stop them. Plus: software needs to be more secure, but what’s in it for us? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/12/google_state_cybercrime_report/
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Adobe-Updates: Commerce und reichlich Software von Schwachstellen betroffen
Aktualisierungen für Adobe-Software schließen teils kritische Lücken. Nutzer von Illustrator, InDesign und Co. sollten zügig handeln. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/adobe-updates-commerce-und-reichlich-software-von-schwachstellen-betroffen-310067.html
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DeepSeek erfasst Tastatureingabemuster
Selbst Tastatureingaben in der DeepSeek App können womöglich mitgelesen werden, bevor sie abgeschickt werden.Behörden und Cybersicherheitsfachleute haben gravierende Sicherheitsbedenken gegen die chinesische KI DeepSeek. Dabei geht es um mehrere Punkte: die offenkundig sehr weitreichende Speicherung von Nutzerdaten, die mögliche Manipulierbarkeit der Anwendung für kriminelle Zwecke und die Frage, inwieweit der chinesische Spionage- und Überwachungsapparat Zugriff…
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday Fixes 63 Flaws, Including Two Under Active Exploitation
Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 63 security flaws impacting its software products, including two vulnerabilities that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild.Of the 63 vulnerabilities, three are rated Critical, 57 are rated Important, one is rated Moderate, and two are rated Low in severity. This is aside from the 23…
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Facebook-Konten über Salesforce-Mailing-Dienst gehackt
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. hat neue Sicherheitsforschungen zu Facebook abgeschlossen und eine massive Phishing-Kampagne aufgedeckt. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/facebook-salesforce
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Kritische Codeschmuggel-Lücken in VPN und CSA
In Ivantis VPN-Software ICS, IPS und ISAC sowie in Ivanti CSA klaffen kritische Sicherheitslecks. Angreifer können Schadcode unterjubeln. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Ivanti-Kritische-Codeschmuggel-Luecken-in-VPN-und-CSA-10279170.html
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Adobe Plugs 45 Software Security Holes, Warns of Code Execution Risks
Patch Tuesday: Adobe patches 45 vulnerabilities across multiple products and warns of remote code execution exploitation risks. The post Adobe Plugs 45 Software Security Holes, Warns of Code Execution Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/adobe-plugs-45-software-security-holes-warn-of-code-execution-risks/
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It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain
Organizations’ increasing reliance on third-party software and services has created an environment with more vulnerabilities and harder-to-detect risks. Attackers know they … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/12/supply-chain-risk/
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Adobe Plugs 45 Software Security Holes, Warn of Code Execution Risks
Patch Tuesday: Adobe patches 45 vulnerabilities across multiple products and warn of remote code execution exploitation risks. The post Adobe Plugs 45 Software Security Holes, Warn of Code Execution Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/adobe-plugs-45-software-security-holes-warn-of-code-execution-risks/
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Satellite Weather Software Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
IBL Software Engineering has disclosed a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-1077, affecting its Visual Weather software and derivative products, including Aero Weather, Satellite Weather, and NAMIS. This vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary Python code on affected servers, posing a severe risk of full system compromise. The issue resides in the Product…
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Progress Software fixed multiple high-severity LoadMaster flaws
Progress Software fixed multiple vulnerabilities in its LoadMaster software, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary system commands. Progress Software has addressed multiple high-severity security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-56131, CVE-2024-56132, CVE-2024-56133, CVE-2024-56134, CVE-2024-56135) in its LoadMaster software. Progress Software’s LoadMaster is a high-performance load balancer and application delivery controller (ADC) designed to optimize the availability, security, and performance of…
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Hacker bringen falsche Rechnungen in Umlauf
Hacker haben eine Handelsfirma in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern angegriffen und in deren Namen Rechnungen verschickt.Wie die Regionalzeitung Nordkurier berichtet, sind Cyberkriminelle in das System einer Handelsfirma aus dem Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte eingedrungen. Der Name des Unternehmens wird allerdings nicht genannt. Nach Angaben der Polizei haben die Täter unter dem Namen des Betriebs falsche Rechnungen in Umlauf gebracht.Dazu…
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FacebookKampagne gegen Urheberrechtsverletzungen
Check Point Software Technologies hat neue Sicherheitsforschungen zu Facebook abgeschlossen. Die Plattform ist das beliebteste soziale Netzwerk der Welt und übertrifft laut Statista alle anderen Konkurrenten in Bezug auf Reichweite und aktive Nutzer. Außerdem ist Facebook laut Sprout Social die am dritthäufigsten besuchte Website nach Google und YouTube. Wenn also eine Phishing-Kampagne die Marke Facebook ausnutzt,…