Tag: software
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Hacker-Gruppe Ink Dragon Cyberangriffe werden zur Infrastruktur
Check Point Software Technologies warnt vor der zunehmenden Aktivität der staatlich geprägten Gruppe Ink Dragon, die kompromittierte Systeme nicht nur als Ziel nutzt, sondern sie gezielt in ein verdecktes Relais-Netz einbindet, um weitere Operationen zu steuern und auszubauen. Das wichtigste in Kürze: Ink Dragon ist seit mindestens 2023 aktiv und richtet sich zunehmend gegen Regierungseinrichtungen,…
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Docker Releases Free, Production-Grade Hardened Container Images
Docker has released its production-grade hardened container images as a free, open-source offering, marking a significant shift in software supply chain security accessibility. The Docker Hardened Images (DHI), previously a commercial product, are now available under an Apache 2.0 license to all 26 million developers in the container ecosystem. The hardened images address the escalating…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Exploits, AI Data Theft, Android Hacks, APT Attacks, Insider Leaks & More
Cyber threats last week showed how attackers no longer need big hacks to cause big damage. They’re going after the everyday tools we trust most, firewalls, browser add-ons, and even smart TVs, turning small cracks into serious breaches.The real danger now isn’t just one major attack, but hundreds of quiet ones using the software and…
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Not all CISA-linked alerts are urgent: ASUS Live Update CVE-2025-59374
An ASUS Live Update vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-59374 has been making the rounds in infosec feeds, with some headlines implying recent or ongoing exploitation. A closer look, however, shows the CVE documents a historic supply-chain attack in an End-of-Life (EoL) software product, not a new attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/not-all-cisa-linked-alerts-are-urgent-asus-live-update-cve-2025-59374/
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Docker Hardened Images now open source and available for free
More than a 1,000 Docker Hardened Images (DHI) are now freely available and open source for software builders, under the Apache 2.0 license. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docker-hardened-images-now-open-source-and-available-for-free/
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Podcast: Die IT-Tops und -Flops 2025
Tags: ai, cio, jobs, malware, microsoft, nis-2, open-source, ransomware, software, vulnerability-managementDie Redaktion von Computerwoche, CIO und CSO sieht das IT-Jahr 2025 mit gemischten Gefühlen zu Ende gehen.Ein turbulentes Jahr 2025 neigt sich dem Ende zu. Es war geprägt von wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit, geopolitischen Spannungen und dem ungebremsten Siegeszug der Künstlichen Intelligenz. Grund genug für die Redaktion von Computerwoche, CIO und CSO, in der letzten TechTalk-Podcast-Folge des…
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What makes Non-Human Identities safe in cloud environments
How Are Security Gaps in Cloud Environments Addressed? What methods can be employed to ensure the safety of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in cloud environments? Managing NHIs forms the cornerstone of a robust security strategy. These machine identities, which are crucial for seamless interactions between software elements, can be susceptible to mismanagement and exploitation. Let’s delve……
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NDSS 2025 RACONTEUR: A Knowledgeable, Insightful, And Portable LLM-Powered Shell Command Explainer
Session 6D: Software Security: Vulnerability Detection Authors, Creators & Presenters: Jiangyi Deng (Zhejiang University), Xinfeng Li (Zhejiang University), Yanjiao Chen (Zhejiang University), Yijie Bai (Zhejiang University), Haiqin Weng (Ant Group), Yan Liu (Ant Group), Tao Wei (Ant Group), Wenyuan Xu (Zhejiang University) PAPER RACONTEUR: A Knowledgeable, Insightful, And Portable LLM-Powered Shell Command Explainer Malicious shell…
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Forrester stuft Tricentis als Leader für autonomes Testen ein
Die Positionierung als Leader in der Forrester Wave™ folgt auf die kürzliche Anerkennung als Leader im ersten Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ für AI-Augmented Software Testing Tools, in dem Tricentis am höchsten für seine ‘Ability to Execute” (Umsetzungsstärke) eingestuft wurde. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/forrester-stuft-tricentis-als-leader-fuer-autonomes-testen-ein/a43255/
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NDSS 2025 Too Subtle to Notice: Investigating Executable Stack Issues in Linux Systems
Tags: attack, conference, detection, exploit, injection, Internet, linux, network, programming, software, tool, vulnerabilitySession 6D: Software Security: Vulnerability Detection Authors, Creators & Presenters: Hengkai Ye (The Pennsylvania State University), Hong Hu (The Pennsylvania State University) PAPER Too Subtle to Notice: Investigating Executable Stack Issues in Linux Systems Code injection was a favored technique for attackers to exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities decades ago. Subsequently, the widespread adoption of lightweight…
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Inside Ink Dragon
Tags: softwareCheck Point Software Technologies warnt vor der zunehmenden Aktivität der staatlich geprägten Gruppe Ink Dragon, die kompromittierte Systeme nicht nur als Ziel nutzt, sondern sie gezielt in ein verdecktes Relais-Netz einbindet, um weitere Operationen zu steuern und auszubauen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/inside-ink-dragon
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Senate Intel Chair Warns of Open-Source Security Risks
Top Lawmaker Urges White House to Review Foreign Influence in Open-Source Code. A top Republican in the U.S. Senate warned the White House that foreign adversaries are exploiting trusted open-source software used across federal networks and defense systems, urging the National Cyber Director to lead efforts to monitor contributors and reduce supply chain risk. First…
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Apache Log4j Flaw Enables Interception of Sensitive Logging Data
The Apache Software Foundation has released a critical security update for its widely used Log4j logging library. A newly discovered vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-68161, allows attackers to intercept or redirect sensitive log data by exploiting a flaw in how the software establishes secure connections. The issue specifically affects the >>Socket Appender
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NDSS 2025 PowerRadio: Manipulate Sensor Measurement Via Power GND Radiation
Session 6C: Sensor Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yan Jiang (Zhejiang University), Xiaoyu Ji (Zhejiang University), Yancheng Jiang (Zhejiang University), Kai Wang (Zhejiang University), Chenren Xu (Peking University), Wenyuan Xu (Zhejiang University) PAPER NDSS 2025 – PowerRadio: Manipulate Sensor Measurement Via Power GND Radiation Sensors are key components to enable various applications, e.g., home intrusion…
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NDSS 2025 PowerRadio: Manipulate Sensor Measurement Via Power GND Radiation
Session 6C: Sensor Attacks Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yan Jiang (Zhejiang University), Xiaoyu Ji (Zhejiang University), Yancheng Jiang (Zhejiang University), Kai Wang (Zhejiang University), Chenren Xu (Peking University), Wenyuan Xu (Zhejiang University) PAPER NDSS 2025 – PowerRadio: Manipulate Sensor Measurement Via Power GND Radiation Sensors are key components to enable various applications, e.g., home intrusion…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2-Codex for Secure Coding
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2-Codex, an agentic coding model that boosts real-world software engineering and AI-powered vulnerability research. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/openai-launches-gpt-5-2-codex-for-secure-coding/
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Top lawmaker asks White House to address open-source software risks
The Senate Intelligence Committee’s chairman voiced concern about foreign adversaries tampering with code. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/open-source-security-tom-cotton-letter-white-house/808379/
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Cracked Software and YouTube Videos Spread CountLoader and GachiLoader Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that has used cracked software distribution sites as a distribution vector for a new version of a modular and stealthy loader known as CountLoader.The campaign “uses CountLoader as the initial tool in a multistage attack for access, evasion, and delivery of additional malware families,” Cyderes Howler…
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CLOP targets Gladinet CentreStack servers in large-scale extortion campaign
The Clop ransomware group is targeting Gladinet CentreStack file servers in a new large-scale extortion campaign. The Clop ransomware group is targeting Gladinet CentreStack file servers in a new large-scale extortion campaign aimed at stealing sensitive data from organizations worldwide. Gladinet CentreStack is a software platform that allows organizations to turn their existing file servers,…
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Roundcube Flaws Let Attackers Execute Malicious Scripts
Roundcube, the widely used open-source webmail software, has officially released critical security updates to address two significant vulnerabilities in its 1.6 and 1.5 LTS (Long-Term Support) versions. These flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts or expose sensitive information, posing a risk to organizations and individuals relying on the platform for email communication. The…
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OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Codex Boosts Agentic Coding and Cyber Vulnerability Detection
OpenAI has officially released GPT-5.2-Codex, marking a significant leap forward in AI-driven software engineering and defensive cybersecurity. Described as the most advanced >>agentic
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AI-authored code contains worse bugs than software crafted by humans
CodeRabbit review of pull requests shows meatbags beat clankers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/17/ai_code_bugs/
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HPE OneView Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution Attacks
Tags: attack, cloud, cve, cvss, cyber, data, flaw, infrastructure, remote-code-execution, risk, software, vulnerabilityA severe security vulnerability has been discovered in Hewlett Packard Enterprise OneView software, threatening enterprise infrastructure across data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-37164, carries a maximum CVSS 3.1 severity score of 10.0, indicating critical risk requiring immediate remediation. The vulnerability permits unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected…
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Actively Exploited ASUS Vulnerability Added to CISA’s KEV List
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, malicious, software, supply-chain, update, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical ASUS vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signaling active exploitation in the wild. CVE-2025-59374 affects ASUS Live Update software and stems from a sophisticated supply chain compromise that embedded malicious code into legitimate software distributions. Supply Chain Attack Details The vulnerability involves…
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Senate Intel chair urges national cyber director to safeguard against open-source software threats
Tom Cotton, R-Okla., cited Chinese and Russian involvement in open-source tech and the risks to government and defense systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/tom-cotton-open-source-software-foreign-influence-national-cyber-director/
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Senate Intel chair urges national cyber director to safeguard against open-source software threats
Tom Cotton, R-Okla., cited Chinese and Russian involvement in open-source tech and the risks to government and defense systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/tom-cotton-open-source-software-foreign-influence-national-cyber-director/