Tag: software
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#BHUSA: Security Researchers Uncover Critical Flaws in Axis CCTV Software
Claroty researchers have uncovered four vulnerabilities in a proprietary protocol used by surveillance equipment manufacturer Axis Communications First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bhusa-critical-flaws-axis-cctv/
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The AI Security Dilemma: Navigating the High-Stakes World of Cloud AI
Tags: access, ai, attack, cloud, container, control, credentials, cve, data, data-breach, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, microsoft, risk, service, software, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAI presents an incredible opportunity for organizations even as it expands the attack surface in new and complex ways. For security leaders, the goal isn’t to stop AI adoption but to enable it securely. Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon; it’s here, and it’s being built and deployed in the cloud at a…
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Minimal, Hardened, and Updated Daily: The New Standard for Secure Containers
Chainguard provides DevSecOps teams with a library of secure-by-default container images so that they don’t have to worry about software supply chain vulnerabilities. The startup is expanding its focus to include Java and Linux, as well. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/minimal-hardened-updated-daily-new-standard-secure-containers
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Threat Actors Exploit Open-Source Vulnerabilities to Spread Malicious Code
Tags: ai, cyber, data, exploit, malicious, malware, open-source, pypi, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityFortiGuard Labs has reported a sustained trend in the exploitation of open-source software (OSS) repositories for malware dissemination within supply chain ecosystems. As development workflows increasingly depend on third-party packages, adversaries are capitalizing on vulnerabilities in platforms like NPM and PyPI to inject malicious code, facilitate data exfiltration, and inflict broader damage. Leveraging proprietary AI-driven…
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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2025
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, apple, application-security, attack, automation, awareness, banking, breach, business, ceo, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, finance, firewall, gitlab, government, group, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, microsoft, mitigation, network, password, programming, risk, risk-management, saas, service, software, sophos, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, waf, zero-trustPalo Alto Networks to buy CyberArk for $25B as identity security takes center stage July 30, 2025: Palo Alto Networks is making what could be its biggest bet yet by agreeing to buy Israeli identity security company CyberArk for around $25 billion. “We envision Identity Security becoming the next major pillar of our multi-platform strategy, complementing our leadership…
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How to Eliminate Deployment Bottlenecks Without Sacrificing Application Security
Today, organizations increasingly rely on DevOps to accelerate software delivery, improve operational efficiency, and enhance business performance. According to RedGate, 74% have adopted DevOps, and according to Harvard Business Review Analytics, 77% of organizations currently depend on DevOps to deploy software and applications. However, as organizations embrace DevOps to accelerate innovation, the traditional approach of……
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Jury Holds Meta Accountable in ‘Landmark’ Privacy Decision
Verdict Says Meta Tracked Consumers’ Sensitive Data in Flo Health App. A federal jury found that Meta violated California privacy laws by eavesdropping and recording confidential communications without the consent of millions of consumers who used Flo Health’s fertility app embedded with Meta’ software development tools and tracking pixels. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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What Is A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) 4 Critical Benefits
Learn how SBOMs improve transparency, security, and compliance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/what-is-a-software-bill-of-materials-sbom-4-critical-benefits/
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Sonar’s Take: Software Development Under America’s AI Action Plan
The White House’s “America’s AI Action Plan” aims to accelerate innovation, but for software development, speed must not compromise security. Nathan Jones, VP of Public Sector at Sonar, explores the recently published plan, risks of AI-generated code, and explains how static analysis tools help ensure AI adoption is both fast and secure. First seen on…
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Claude Code and the Future of Programming: A Paradigm Shift in How We Build Software
After analyzing months of developer experiences with AI Coding, one thing is clear: we’re witnessing a fundamental shift in programming. Developers now focus on architecture and strategy while AI handles implementation. This isn’t just faster coding”, it’s a new way to build software. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/claude-code-and-the-future-of-programming-a-paradigm-shift-in-how-we-build-software/
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Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw
A trusted name in open-source privacy software is facing tough questions after a recent data breach exposed donor names and email addresses. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know. What Happened? On July 28, 2025, members of the Pi-hole community reported suspicious emails sent to addresses used only for Pi-hole……
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Vulnerabilities in Government-Linked Partner Software Allow Remote Code Attacks
Multiple serious security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Partner Software and Partner Web applications widely used by government agencies and contractors, potentially exposing sensitive systems to remote code execution attacks and data breaches. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-6076, CVE-2025-6077, and CVE-2025-6078, were disclosed in a CERT vulnerability note on August 2, 2025, highlighting significant security…
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Critical Squid Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution by Attackers
A severe security vulnerability in the widely-used Squid HTTP proxy has been disclosed, potentially exposing millions of systems to remote code execution attacks. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-54574 and SQUID-2025:1, represents a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the software’s URN handling mechanism that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Vulnerability Details…
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10 Best HIPAA Compliance Software Solutions Providers in 2025
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of 2025, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more critical than ever. The increasing reliance on digital health records, telehealth, and other technological advancements has created a complex environment where data security and patient privacy are paramount. To address these challenges, a new…
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Peter Thiel: Bundesjustizministerin geht auf Distanz zu Palantir-Software
Tags: softwareEs könnten nur solche Mittel genutzt werden, die mit rechtsstaatlichen Grundsätzen vereinbar seien, sagte Stefanie Hubig über den Einsatz der Analyse-Software. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/peter-thiel-bundesjustizministerin-geht-auf-distanz-zu-palantir-software-2508-198746.html
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The 7 Best Encryption Software Choices in 2025
This is a comprehensive list of the best encryption software and tools, covering their features, pricing and more. Use this guide to determine your best fit. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/encryption-software/
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Microsoft Blames ‘China-Based Threat Actor’ for SharePoint Attacks
A series of cyberattacks targeting Microsoft collaboration software, specifically SharePoint, have been linked to Chinese hackers and threat actors. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-sharepoint-patch-failure-chinese-hackers/
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New Undetectable Plague Malware Targeting Linux Servers for Persistent SSH Access
Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated Linux backdoor dubbed >>Plague
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Malicious AI-generated npm package hits Solana users
AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager drained Solana wallets; 1,500+ downloads before takedown on July 28, 2025. AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager was flagged for hiding malicious software to drain Solana wallets. The package was uploaded on July 28, 2025, and it was downloaded more than 1,500 times before takedown. >>The package @kodane/patch-manager, is a sophisticated cryptocurrency wallet…
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Genomics Gear Firm Pays $9.8M to Settle False Cyber Claims
US Alleged Illumina ‘Knowingly’ Sold Feds Systems Containing Vulnerabilities. Genomics sequencing firm Illumina Inc. has agreed to pay $9.8 million to resolve False Claims Act whistleblower allegations that it sold software and systems containing cybersecurity vulnerabilities over more than seven years to government agencies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/genomics-gear-firm-pays-98m-to-settle-false-cyber-claims-a-29108
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Why Custom Database Software Matters in 2025
Learn why building your own database software boosts efficiency, performance, and security for business success in 2025. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/why-custom-database-software-matters-in-2025/
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Lazarus Hackers Weaponize 234 npm and PyPI Packages to Infect Developers
Sonatype’s automated detection systems have uncovered an expansive and ongoing infiltration of the global open-source ecosystem by the notorious Lazarus Group, a threat actor believed to be backed by North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau. Between January and July 2025, Sonatype identified and blocked 234 malicious software packages deployed through both the npm and PyPI open-source…
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Why I joined Tonic.ai: A software engineer’s perspective
Tags: softwareStaff Software Engineer Johnny Goodnow shares his thoughts on the problem Tonic is tackling, the engineering challenges it entails, and the team taking it on”, and how these three key ingredients translate into energizing, impactful work. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/why-i-joined-tonic-ai-a-software-engineers-perspective/
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DOJ reaches $9.8 million settlement with Illumina over cyber whistleblower claims
The U.S. alleged the company knowingly sold genetic-sequencing systems with software vulnerabilities to federal agencies. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cyber-fraud-settlement-genomic-testing-company/756559/
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Ransomware-Report Erpressungsversuche werden gezielter und Verhandlungen über Lösegeld aggressiver
Check Point Research (CPR), die Sicherheitsforschungsabteilung von Check Point Software Technologies, hat seinen Ransomware-Report für das zweite Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht. Höhepunkte des Berichts umfassen: Große Ransomware-as-a-Service-Gruppen (RaaS) brachen zusammen, wie Lockbit und Ransomhub, was zu einer Fragmentierung des kriminellen Ökosystems geführt hat, das aber nach wie vor sehr aktiv ist. Die Gruppierung um die Ransomware…
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Wie EDR EDR aushebelt
Tags: access, cisco, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, monitoring, software, tool, vulnerabilityLegitime Security-Tools gegeneinander auszuspielen, eröffnet Cyberkriminellen diverse Vorteile.Cybersicherheitsforscher haben einen unheilvollen neuen Angriffsvektor entdeckt. Dabei könnten Angreifer kostenlose Testversionen von Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)-Software dazu missbrauchen, vorhandene Sicherheits-Tools zu deaktivieren. Die Researcher Ezra Woods und Mike Manrod haben das Phänomen entdeckt und dokumentiert, das sie als “EDR-on-EDR Violence” bezeichnen. Ihre Erkenntnisse haben die Sicherheitsexperten…