Tag: software
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Gamaredon Phishing Campaign Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability to Target Government Agencies
Tags: attack, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, government, group, malicious, phishing, software, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the notorious Gamaredon threat group, specifically targeting government entities through exploitation of a critical WinRAR vulnerability. The attack leverages CVE-2025-8088, a path traversal vulnerability in the popular file compression software, to deliver weaponized RAR archives that silently deploy malicious payloads without requiring user interaction beyond…
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Apache Tomcat Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution on Vulnerable Servers
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed two security vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of Apache Tomcat, with one flaw posing a serious risk of remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The flaws impact Apache Tomcat versions 9, 10, and 11, prompting urgent warnings for administrators to upgrade their installations immediately. CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVSS Score…
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Apache Tomcat Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution on Vulnerable Servers
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed two security vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of Apache Tomcat, with one flaw posing a serious risk of remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The flaws impact Apache Tomcat versions 9, 10, and 11, prompting urgent warnings for administrators to upgrade their installations immediately. CVE ID Vulnerability Severity CVSS Score…
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QNAP warns of critical ASP.NET flaw in its Windows backup software
QNAP warned customers to patch a critical ASP.NET Core vulnerability that also impacts the company’s NetBak PC Agent, a Windows utility for backing& up data to a QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) device. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-warns-its-windows-backup-software-is-also-affected-by-critical-aspnet-flaw/
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Ex-CISA head thinks AI might fix code so fast we won’t need security teams
Jen Easterly says most breaches stem from bad software, and smarter tech could finally clean it up First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/jen_easterly_ai_cybersecurity/
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Dependency-Track: Open-source component analysis platform
Software is a patchwork of third-party components, and keeping tabs on what’s running under the hood has become a challenge. The open-source platform Dependency-Track tackles … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/27/dependency-track-open-source-component-analysis-platform/
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NDSS 2025 Oreo: Protecting ASLR Against Micro-Architectural Attacks
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Shixin Song (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Joseph Zhang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Mengjia Yan (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) PAPER Oreo: Protecting ASLR Against Microarchitectural Attacks Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is one of the most prominently deployed mitigations against memory corruption attacks. ASLR randomly shuffles program virtual addresses to prevent attackers…
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Are Facial Recognition and Passkeys the Same? Exploring Key Concepts
Explore the key differences between facial recognition and passkeys for authentication. Understand their unique concepts, security implications, and use cases in software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/are-facial-recognition-and-passkeys-the-same-exploring-key-concepts/
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Absturz der Softwarequalität: Normalisierung einer Katastrophe
Tags: softwareSeit Jahren kollabiert die Software-Qualität vor unseren Augen, und wir steuern auf eine Katastrophe zu. Die Tage bin ich auf einen Nachdenk-Artikel mit dem Titel “Der große Einbruch der Softwarequalität: Wie wir die Katastrophe normalisiert haben” gestoßen, den ich der … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/10/26/absturz-der-softwarequalitaet-normalisierung-einer-katastrophe/
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Hackers Exploit WordPress Arbitrary Installation Vulnerabilities in the Wild
Tags: control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, malicious, software, vulnerability, wordpressCybersecurity firm Wordfence has uncovered a renewed wave of mass exploitation targeting critical vulnerabilities in two popular WordPress plugins, allowing unauthenticated attackers to install malicious software and potentially seize control of websites. The flaws, first disclosed in late 2024, affect GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins, which boast over 40,000 and 8,000 active installations respectively. Despite…
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Top 10 Best Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) in 2025
The year 2025 marks a new era in enterprise cloud adoption, characterized by a complex tapestry of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms, and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings. While cloud services deliver unparalleled agility and scalability, they also introduce significant security blind spots and compliance challenges for organizations. Employees are leveraging an ever-increasing number of cloud…
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NDSS 2025 Off-Path TCP Hijacking In Wi-Fi Networks: A Packet-Size Side Channel Attack
SESSION Session 1A: WiFi and Bluetooth Security PAPER Off-Path TCP Hijacking in Wi-Fi Networks: A Packet-Size Side Channel Attack In this paper, we unveil a fundamental side channel in Wi-Fi networks, specifically the observable frame size, which can be exploited by attackers to conduct TCP hijacking attacks. Authors, Creators & Presenters: Ziqiang Wang (Southeast University),…
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Kritische Schwachstelle CVE-2025-54236 in Adobe Commerce (Magento)
In der Adobe Commerce-Software (früher Magento) wurde eine kritische Schwachstelle CVE-2025-54236 gefunden. Adobe Commerce ermöglicht nicht authentifizierten Angreifern einen Datei-Upload und am Ende des Tages sogar eine Kontoübernahme. Die Schwachstelle hat den CVSS 3.1-Index von 9.1 (auf einer Skala bis … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/10/24/kritische-schwachstelle-cve-2025-54236-in-adobe-commerce-magento/
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How to Detect Shadow AI in Your Organization FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, guide, identity, monitoring, network, software, toolOct 24, 2025 – Alan Fagan – Quick Facts: Shadow AI DetectionShadow AI often hides in day-to-day tools; chatbots, plug-ins, or automation apps.It rarely looks like a threat; it starts as convenience.The signs: odd data access, unknown app traffic, missing visibility.Firetail AI helps uncover hidden AI tools and activity before problems escalate.The earlier you detect…
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Youtube-Geisternetzwerk Wie Check Point Research dazu beitrug, 3000 bösartige Videos zu entfernen, die Malware verbreiteten
Check Point Software Technologies hat ein groß angelegtes Cyber-Netzwerk aufgedeckt, das sich in einem der vertrauenswürdigsten Bereiche des Internets versteckte: Youtube. Was wie harmlose Tutorials und Software-Demos aussah, entpuppte sich als ausgeklügeltes Netzwerk zur Verbreitung von Malware, bekannt als das . Zusammengefasst: Check Point Research deckte das Youtube-Ghost-Network auf, eine groß angelegte Malware-Verbreitungsaktion, […] First…
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How to reduce costs with self-service password resets
Password resets account for nearly 40% of IT help desk calls, costing orgs time and money. Specops Software’s uReset lets users securely reset passwords with flexible MFA options like Duo, Okta, and Yubikey while enforcing identity verification to stop misuse. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-reduce-costs-with-self-service-password-resets/
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Lazarus group targets European drone makers in new espionage campaign
Drone-component theft meets geopolitical ambition: The targeting of firms linked to UAV design and manufacture is no coincidence. At least two of the companies compromised were tied to critical drone component supply chains and software systems.”The in-the-wild attacks successively targeted three European companies active in the defense sector,” researchers added. “Although their activities are somewhat…
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Counter Ransomware Initiative stresses importance of supply-chain security
As cybercriminals increasingly exploit third-party products to deploy ransomware against organizations, a global coalition is urging companies to pay more attention to their software supply chains. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/counter-ransomware-initiative-software-supply-chain-guidance
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Vault Viper Exploits Online Gambling Websites Using Custom Browser to Install Malicious Program
Tags: access, crime, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, group, infrastructure, malicious, software, threatA major cybersecurity investigation has uncovered a sophisticated criminal operation called Vault Viper that exploits online gambling platforms to distribute a malicious custom browser with remote access capabilities. The threat actor, linked to the Baoying Group and connected to the Suncity Group”, a major Asian crime syndicate”, has created an unprecedented infrastructure combining iGaming software…
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When AI writes code, humans clean up the mess
AI coding tools are reshaping how software is written, tested, and secured. They promise speed, but that speed comes with a price. A new report from Aikido Security shows that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/24/ai-written-software-security-report/
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When AI writes code, humans clean up the mess
AI coding tools are reshaping how software is written, tested, and secured. They promise speed, but that speed comes with a price. A new report from Aikido Security shows that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/24/ai-written-software-security-report/
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When AI writes code, humans clean up the mess
AI coding tools are reshaping how software is written, tested, and secured. They promise speed, but that speed comes with a price. A new report from Aikido Security shows that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/24/ai-written-software-security-report/
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Souverän in der Cloud: Adfinis und enclaive sichern die Software Supply Chain
Adfinis, ein international agierender IT-Dienstleister für Open-Source-Lösungen, und das deutsche Confidential-Computing-Unternehmen enclaive geben ihre neue Partnerschaft bekannt. Die Kooperation kombiniert moderne Verschlüsselungstechnologien mit einem durchgängigen IT-Lifecycle-Ansatz und stärkt die Sicherheit und Souveränität in Cloud-Umgebungen. Cyberattacken zielen immer häufiger auf die Software-Lieferkette: Angreifer schleusen Backdoors, Malware oder Schwachstellen in Open-Source-Komponenten ein, um sich später Zugang… First…
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Souverän in der Cloud: Adfinis und enclaive sichern die Software Supply Chain
Adfinis, ein international agierender IT-Dienstleister für Open-Source-Lösungen, und das deutsche Confidential-Computing-Unternehmen enclaive geben ihre neue Partnerschaft bekannt. Die Kooperation kombiniert moderne Verschlüsselungstechnologien mit einem durchgängigen IT-Lifecycle-Ansatz und stärkt die Sicherheit und Souveränität in Cloud-Umgebungen. Cyberattacken zielen immer häufiger auf die Software-Lieferkette: Angreifer schleusen Backdoors, Malware oder Schwachstellen in Open-Source-Komponenten ein, um sich später Zugang… First…
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Wenn die Software-Lieferkette ins Visier gerät: Effektives Schwachstellen-Management vorhalten
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/software-lieferkette-visier-effektivitaet-schwachstellen-management
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HP pulls update that broke Microsoft Entra ID auth on some AI PCs
HP has pulled an HP OneAgent software update for Windows 11 that mistakenly deleted Microsoft certificates required for some organizations to log in to Microsoft Entra ID, effectively disconnecting them from their company’s cloud environments. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hp-pulls-update-that-broke-microsoft-entra-id-auth-on-some-ai-pcs/
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Google nukes 3,000 YouTube videos that sowed malware disguised as cracked software
Check Point helps exorcise vast ‘Ghost Network’ that used fake tutorials to push infostealers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/23/youtube_ghost_network_malware/
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Check Point erweitert sein KI-Portfolio um eine dezidierte Anti-Phishing-Lösung
Check Point Software Technologies freut sich, seine kontinuierlich trainierte KI-Engine vorstellen zu können, die wichtige Informationen über Websites analysiert und bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse bei der Erkennung von Phishing-Versuchen erzielt. Integriert in die Threatcloud-AI bietet sie umfassenden Schutz für Check Points Quantum-Gateways, Harmony-Email, Endpoint und Harmony Mobile. Phishing ist nach wie vor eine der am weitesten verbreiteten…