Tag: tool
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Chinese ‘Fire Ant’ spies start to bite unpatched VMware instances
Tunnelling allowed lateral movement: Once inside, Fire Ant bypassed network segmentation by exploiting CVE-2022-1388 in F5 BIG-IP devices. This allowed them to deploy encrypted tunnels such as Neo-reGeorg web shells to reach isolated environments, even leveraging IPv6 to evade IPv4 filters.”The threat actor demonstrated a deep understanding of the target environment’s network architecture and policies,…
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Entwickler-Tool von Amazon verseucht
Tags: access, ai, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, github, governance, hacker, injection, monitoring, open-source, risk, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerabilityAuch die leistungsstärksten KI-Tools sind kontraproduktiv, wenn sie nicht richtig abgesichert sind. Einem Hacker ist es gelungen, zerstörerische Systembefehle in die Visual-Studio-Code-Extension einzuschleusen, die für den Zugriff auf Amazons KI-gestützten Programmierassistenten Q verwendet wird. Der Angreifer konnte das Entwickler-Tool (mit mehr als 950.000 Installationen) über ein nicht-verifiziertes GitHub-Konto verseuchen: Er reichte Ende Juni 2025 einen…
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Schatten KI: Unternehmen brauchen einen systematischen Umgang mit künstlicher Intelligenz
Schatten KI ist ein Symptom und nicht das Problem selbst. Die meisten Nutzer verwenden KI-Tools, weil sie einen echten Mehrwert darin sehen: Sie sparen Zeit, werden produktiver und erzielen bessere Ergebnisse. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/schatten-ki-unternehmen-brauchen-einen-systematischen-umgang-mit-kuenstlicher-intelligenz/a41514/
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Leak Zone Dark Web Forum Breach Exposes 22 Million User IPs and Locations
A significant data breach has exposed sensitive information about users of Leakzone, a prominent dark web forum known for trading hacking tools and compromised accounts. Security firm UpGuard discovered an unprotected Elasticsearch database containing approximately 22 million web request records, revealing user IP addresses, geographical locations, and internet service provider details from visitors to the…
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Cyberkriminelle locken Jobsuchende in die Falle
Cyberangriffe auf Jobsuchende nehmen zu. Betrüger tarnen sich als seriöse Personalvermittler und nutzen Fernwartungs-Tools, um Opfer zu täuschen und Systeme zu infizieren. Wer auf Jobsuche ist, sollte aktuell besonders wachsam sein. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberkriminelle-jobsuchende
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Vulnhuntr: Open-source tool to identify remotely exploitable vulnerabilities
Vulnhuntr is an open-source tool that finds remotely exploitable vulnerabilities. It uses LLMs and static code analysis to trace how data moves through an application, from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/28/vulnhuntr-open-source-tool-identify-remotely-exploitable-vulnerabilities/
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Darkweb das verkannte Security-Tool
Tags: crypto, cyberattack, cybercrime, exploit, hacker, intelligence, leak, mail, malware, ransomware, service, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayEin Besuch im Darkweb kann der IT-Sicherheit zuträglich sein.Ist vom Darkweb die Rede, weckt das bei den meisten Menschen dunkle Assoziationen von einem florierenden Cyberuntergrund, in dem (unter anderem) mit Waffen, Drogen und Zugangsdaten gehandelt wird. Das trifft zwar durchaus zu allerdings eröffnet das Darkweb Unternehmen, beziehungsweise Security-Spezialisten und -Forschern, auch einige interessante Möglichkeiten, Schaden…
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How to fight document fraud with the latest tech tools
In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Berndorfer, CEO of Connecting Software, explores cutting-edge technologies designed to detect and prevent document forgery and digital … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/28/detect-prevent-document-forgery-video/
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Cyberkriminelle missbrauchen Remote Management Tools für Attacken auf Jobsucher
Tags: toolFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyberkriminelle-missbrauch-remote-management-tools-attacken-jobsucher
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Hackers Exploit Official Gaming Mouse Software to Spread Windows-based Xred Malware
Gaming peripheral manufacturer Endgame Gear has disclosed a security incident involving malware-infected software distributed through their official website, affecting users who downloaded the OP1w 4k v2 mouse configuration tool between June 26 and July 9, 2025. The company has issued an urgent security advisory and implemented immediate remediation measures while the investigation into the breach…
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‘Fire Ant’ Cyber Spies Compromise Siloed VMware Systems
Suspected China-nexus threat actors targeted virtual environments and used several tools and techniques to bypass security barriers and reach isolated portions of victims’ networks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fire-ant-cyber-spies-siloed-vmware-systems
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Intruder Open Sources Tool for Testing API Security
Intruder this week made available an open-source tool that scans application programming interfaces (APIs) for broken authorization vulnerabilities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/intruder-open-sources-tool-for-testing-api-security/
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The role of the cybersecurity PM in incident-driven development
From PowerShell abuse to USB data theft, modern threats hit fast”, and hard.vSee how security-minded PMs are responding with real-time controls, smarter policies, and tools like ThreatLocker Patch Management. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-role-of-the-cybersecurity-pm-in-incident-driven-development/
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Overcoming Risks from Chinese GenAI Tool Usage
A recent analysis of enterprise data suggests that generative AI tools developed in China are being used extensively by employees in the US and UK, often without oversight or approval from security teams. The study, conducted by Harmonic Security, also identifies hundreds of instances in which sensitive data was uploaded to platforms hosted in China,…
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Entwicklerdaten gefährdet: Hacker schleust Löschbefehl in KI-Tool Amazons ein
Ein Angreifer hat die Amazon-Q-Erweiterung für VS Code manipuliert. Das KI-Tool wurde angewiesen, die Systeme der Nutzer zu bereinigen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/entwicklerdaten-gefaehrdet-hacker-schleust-loeschbefehl-in-ki-tool-amazons-ein-2507-198508.html
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Overcoming Risks from Chinese GenAI Tool Usage
A recent analysis of enterprise data suggests that generative AI tools developed in China are being used extensively by employees in the US and UK, often without oversight or approval from security teams. The study, conducted by Harmonic Security, also identifies hundreds of instances in which sensitive data was uploaded to platforms hosted in China,…
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Entwicklerdaten gefährdet: Hacker schleust Löschbefehl in KI-Tool Amazons ein
Ein Angreifer hat die Amazon-Q-Erweiterung für VS Code manipuliert. Das KI-Tool wurde angewiesen, die Systeme der Nutzer zu bereinigen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/entwicklerdaten-gefaehrdet-hacker-schleust-loeschbefehl-in-ki-tool-amazons-ein-2507-198508.html
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Critical VGAuth Flaw in VMware Tools Grants Full System Access
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in VMware Tools’ Guest Authentication Service (VGAuth) that allow attackers to escalate privileges from any user account to full SYSTEM access on Windows virtual machines. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-22230 and CVE-2025-22247, affect VMware Tools 12.5.0 and earlier versions across ESXi-managed environments and standalone VMware Workstation deployments. Authentication Bypass…
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xonPlus Launches Real-Time Breach Alerting Platform For Enterprise Credential Exposure
Chennai, India, July 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire xonPlus, a real-time digital risk alerting system, officially launches today to help security teams detect credential exposures before attackers exploit them. The platform detects data breaches and alerts teams and systems to respond instantly. Built by the team behind XposedOrNot, an open-source breach detection tool used by thousands, xonPlus…
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Hackers Inject Destructive Commands into Amazon’s AI Coding Agent
Tags: ai, attack, breach, computer, cyber, data-breach, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA significant security breach has exposed critical vulnerabilities in Amazon’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with hackers successfully injecting malicious computer-wiping commands into the tech giant’s popular AI coding assistant. The incident represents a concerning escalation in cyber threats targeting AI-powered development tools and highlights the growing sophistication of attacks against machine learning systems. Security Breach Details…
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Supply chain attack compromises npm packages to spread backdoor malware
Tags: attack, authentication, backdoor, control, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, mfa, phishing, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsis npm JavaScript type testing utility with malware that went unnoticed for six hours. The bad news was delivered by maintainer Jordan Harband in a post on Bluesky:”Heads up that v3.3.1 of npmjs.com/is has malware in it, due to another maintainer’s account being hijacked,” he wrote.The infected version was removed by npm admins and v3.3.0…
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Quid Miner Launches Mobile Cloud Mining App for Seamless, Secure BTC and DOGE Cryptocurrency Daily Income of $17,777
[London, UK ] July 2025 As digital assets continue to gain mainstream adoption, investors are turning to innovative tools that simplify how they participate in the crypto economy. Quid Miner, a UK-based platform, is leading this shift with a sleek, mobile-first application that enables users across 180+ countries to earn crypto directly from their […]…
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Autoswagger: Open-source tool to expose hidden API authorization flaws
Autoswagger is a free, open-source tool that scans OpenAPI-documented APIs for broken authorization vulnerabilities. These flaws are still common, even at large enterprises … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/24/autoswagger-open-source-tool-expose-hidden-api-authorization-flaws/
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Vanta Secures $150M at $4.15B Valuation to Advance AI Trust
Series D Raise Targets Security Automation, Trust Centers and Zero-Touch Reviews. With $150 million in new Series D funding at a $4.15 billion valuation, Vanta plans to accelerate its AI-powered trust platform across new markets including government compliance. The company’s tools automate evidence collection, risk management and policy enforcement in real time. First seen on…
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Microsoft Put Older Versions of SharePoint on Life Support. Hackers Are Taking Advantage
Multiple hacking groups”, including state actors from China”, have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/microsoft-sharepoint-hack-china-end-of-life-updates/
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Dell demonstration platform breached by World Leaks extortion group
Tags: access, attack, breach, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, group, insurance, international, leak, network, ransomware, risk, risk-management, strategy, threat, toolLimited impact but strategic implications: Dell emphasized that the breached platform is architecturally separated from customer-facing networks and internal production systems. “Data used in the solution center is primarily synthetic (fake) data, publicly available datasets used solely for product demonstration purposes or Dell scripts, systems data, non-sensitive information, and testing outputs,” the report added, quoting…