Tag: software
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Apache NuttX Flaw Allows Attackers to Crash Embedded Systems
The Apache Software Foundation has released a security advisory addressing a memory corruption vulnerability in the Apache NuttX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). Tracked as CVE-2025-48769, this flaw affects widely used embedded systems and could allow attackers to destabilize devices or manipulate files. The vulnerability stems from a >>Use After Free
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Breach Roundup: Clop Tied to Korean Air Vendor Breach
Also: China-Linked APT Hijack Updates, Condé Nast Data Leaked, La Poste Hit. This week, a Clop-linked vendor breach hit Korean Air, a China-linked APT hijacked software updates, a critical zero-day flaw remained unpatched, Condé Nast faced a data leak, La Poste was disrupted and Korean police extradited a malware operation suspect. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Critical vulnerability in IBM API Connect could allow authentication bypass
Tags: api, authentication, control, exploit, flaw, governance, ibm, mitigation, monitoring, radius, resilience, service, software, update, vmware, vulnerabilityInterim fixes provided: IBM said that the issue was discovered during internal testing, and it has provided interim fixes for each affected version of the software, with individual update details for VMware, OCP/CP4I, and Kubernetes.The only mitigation suggested for the flaw, according to IBM’s security bulletin, is this: “Customers unable to install the interim fix…
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More Banks Issue Breach Notifications Over Supplier Breach
Ransomware Attackers Grabbed Customer Data Stored by Marquis Software Solutions. More financial services firms are reporting breaches of customer data that trace to an August ransomware attack against Marquis Software Solutions, which provides marketing and compliance software used by over 700 banks and credit unions. At least 1.4 million consumer appear to be affected. First…
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When the AI bubble pops, Nvidia becomes the most important software company overnight
Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/30/how_nvidia_survives_ai_bubble_pop/
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Risk-Based User Sign-In Protection Strategies
Learn how to implement risk-based user sign-in protection strategies. Explore adaptive mfa, contextual signals, and ciam best practices for secure software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/risk-based-user-sign-in-protection-strategies/
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Zero-day vulnerabilities: what they are and how to respond
Zero-day vulnerabilities often attract attention and concern because of their unpredictability. They are, by definition, weaknesses that are unknown to software vendors and therefore have no official fix at the point of discovery. When discovered and exploited by malicious actors, they allow attackers to bypass controls before organisations even realise there is a problem. The”¦…
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CSA Issues Alert on Critical SmarterMail Bug Allowing Remote Code Execution
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued a bulletin warning of a maximum-severity security flaw in SmarterTools SmarterMail email software that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-52691, carries a CVSS score of 10.0. It relates to a case of arbitrary file upload that could enable code execution…
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CSA Issues Alert on Critical SmarterMail Bug Allowing Remote Code Execution
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued a bulletin warning of a maximum-severity security flaw in SmarterTools SmarterMail email software that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-52691, carries a CVSS score of 10.0. It relates to a case of arbitrary file upload that could enable code execution…
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75,000 MongoDBs Exposed as Attackers Exploit ‘MongoBleed’
Tags: data, data-breach, exploit, flaw, group, Internet, mitigation, ransomware, risk, software, vulnerabilityPatches Issued for MongoBleed as Ransomware Groups Target Flaw to Steal Data. Tens of thousands of internet-exposed MongoDB databases are at risk as attackers actively target a critical vulnerability in the software to steal sensitive data, with ransomware groups having joined the fray, researchers warn. MongoDB has issued patches and mitigation advice. First seen on…
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When One Vulnerability Breaks the Internet and Millions of Devices Join In
The final weeks of 2025 did not arrive quietly. A single software flaw rippled across the internet, healthcare providers disclosed deeply personal data exposures, and millions of everyday devices quietly joined large scale attacks. As we step into 2026, the ColorTokens Threat Advisory brief captures the operating conditions security teams are already living in, where breaches are assumed, exploitation is fast,……
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Top 5 real-world AI security threats revealed in 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, chatgpt, cloud, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, email, exploit, flaw, framework, github, gitlab, google, injection, least-privilege, LLM, malicious, malware, microsoft, nvidia, open-source, openai, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA critical remote code execution (RCE) in open-source AI agent framework Langflow that was also exploited in the wildAn RCE flaw in OpenAI’s Codex CLIVulnerabilities in NVIDIA Triton Inference ServerRCE vulnerabilities in major AI inference server frameworks, including those from Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft, and open-source projects such as vLLM and SGLangVulnerabilities in open-source compute framework…
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High severity flaw in MongoDB could allow memory leakage
MongoDB 8.2.0 through 8.2.3MongoDB 8.0.0 through 8.0.16MongoDB 7.0.0 through 7.0.26MongoDB 6.0.0 through 6.0.26MongoDB 5.0.0 through 5.0.31MongoDB 4.4.0 through 4.4.29All MongoDB Server v4.2 versionsAll MongoDB Server v4.0 versionsAll MongoDB Server v3.6 versionsIn its advisory, MongoDB “strongly suggested” that users upgrade immediately to the patched versions of the software: MongoDB 8.2.3, 8.0.17, 7.0.28, 6.0.27, 5.0.32, or 4.4.30.However,…
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Best of 2025: New Akira Ransomware Decryptor Leans on Nvidia GPU Power
A software programmer developed a way to use brute force to break the encryption of the notorious Akira ransomware using GPU compute power and enabling some victims of the Linux-focused variant of the malware to regain their encrypted data without having to pay a ransom. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/new-akira-ransomware-decryptor-leans-on-nvidia-gpu-power-2/
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The Complete Developer’s Guide to Essential Hackathon Software: 10 Categories That Separate Winners from Participants
Discover 10 essential hackathon software categories that top teams use to win. Tools for auth, deployment, AI, UI, databases & more for 3648hr builds. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/the-complete-developers-guide-to-essential-hackathon-software-10-categories-that-separate-winners-from-participants/
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ServiceNow to acquire cyber firm Armis in $7.75 billion deal
The software giant ServiceNow announced that it is acquiring the cyber firm Armis for $7.75 billion. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/servicenow-cyber-armis-acquisition
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Understanding the Difference Between Passkeys and Biometrics
Explore the differences between passkeys and biometrics in authentication. Understand their functionalities, security, and how they enhance software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/understanding-the-difference-between-passkeys-and-biometrics/
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Implementing NIS2, without getting bogged down in red tape
Tags: access, ai, automation, backup, bsi, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, email, encryption, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, law, least-privilege, metric, monitoring, network, nis-2, regulation, saas, sbom, service, siem, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayIT in transition: From text documents to declarative technology: NIS2 essentially requires three things: concrete security measures; processes and guidelines for managing these measures; and robust evidence that they work in practice.Process documentation, that is, policies, responsibilities, and procedures, is not fundamentally new for most larger companies. ISO 27001-based information security management systems, HR processes, and…
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ServiceNow’s $7.75B Armis Deal Expands IT and OT Security Reach
Acquisition Streamlines Security Operations From Asset Discovery to Remediation. AI software company ServiceNow has entered into an agreement to buy cyber exposure management and security company Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal will bolster ServiceNow’s cybersecurity offerings at a time when many larger technology vendors are choosing to expand their security portfolios. First…
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NDSS 2025 Detecting SDN Control Policy Manipulation Via Contextual Semantics Of Provenance Graphs
Tags: attack, conference, control, data, detection, framework, guide, Internet, monitoring, network, software, vulnerabilitySession 7A: Network Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Ziwen Liu (Beihang University), Jian Mao (Beihang University; Tianmushan Laboratory; Hangzhou Innovation Institute, Beihang University), Jun Zeng (National University of Singapore), Jiawei Li (Beihang University; National University of Singapore), Qixiao Lin (Beihang University), Jiahao Liu (National University of Singapore), Jianwei Zhuge (Tsinghua University; Zhongguancun Laboratory), Zhenkai…
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NDSS 2025 Detecting SDN Control Policy Manipulation Via Contextual Semantics Of Provenance Graphs
Tags: attack, conference, control, data, detection, framework, guide, Internet, monitoring, network, software, vulnerabilitySession 7A: Network Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Ziwen Liu (Beihang University), Jian Mao (Beihang University; Tianmushan Laboratory; Hangzhou Innovation Institute, Beihang University), Jun Zeng (National University of Singapore), Jiawei Li (Beihang University; National University of Singapore), Qixiao Lin (Beihang University), Jiahao Liu (National University of Singapore), Jianwei Zhuge (Tsinghua University; Zhongguancun Laboratory), Zhenkai…
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ServiceNow Announces $7.75 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Armis
ServiceNow Inc. agreed Tuesday to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest acquisition, as companies face increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks. The enterprise software giant said it plans to integrate Armis’ security capabilities, including device scanning and threat detection, into its platform. The deal represents a strategic bet on the growing..…
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The 3% Rule: How To Silence 97% of Your Cloud Alerts and Be More Secure
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, cve, cvss, data, data-breach, flaw, iam, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, malicious, metric, network, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementPrioritizing what to fix first and why that really matters Key takeaways The 97% distraction: Discover why the vast majority of your “Critical” alerts are just theoretical noise, and how focusing strictly on the 3% of findings that represent real, exploitable risk can drastically improve your security posture. Identity is the accelerant: Breaches rarely happen…
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How to sanitize production data for use in testing
Explore data sanitization techniques and discover how proper sanitization improves test accuracy, protects privacy, and supports secure software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/how-to-sanitize-production-data-for-use-in-testing/
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Why outsourced cyber defenses create systemic risks
Tags: access, ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, law, malicious, monitoring, moveIT, msp, nis-2, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustRisk categories of outsourced IT & cybersecurity: When you outsource, responsibility shifts, but accountability never leaves you. The risks fall into clear categories. Operational risks The most basic risk is fragile continuity. In 2017, British Airways outsourced parts of its IT operations. A system outage grounded flights worldwide. The vendor contract delivered savings, but it…
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MacSync Stealer Malware Targets macOS Users Through Digitally Signed Apps
Jamf Threat Labs has uncovered a new MacSync Stealer campaign that significantly raises the bar for macOS malware delivery by abusing Apple’s own trust mechanisms. The latest variant is delivered as a fully code”‘signed and notarized Swift application, allowing it to masquerade as legitimate software while executing a stealthy, multi”‘stage infostealing routine in the background.…
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A year of Keeper Security!
Tags: access, ai, attack, credentials, cybersecurity, endpoint, infrastructure, passkey, password, software, zero-trustKeeper Security, the provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints, had reflected on 2025 as a year of meaningful growth. Amid an increase in credential-based attacks, rapid AI adoption and the operational demands of hybrid environments, Keeper strengthened its Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, expanded…
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AI code looks fine until the review starts
Software teams have spent the past year sorting through a rising volume of pull requests generated with help from AI coding tools. New research puts numbers behind what many … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/23/coderabbit-ai-assisted-pull-requests-report/