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Microsoft patches privilege escalation flaw exploited since 2023
Vulnerabilities in file system drivers: Several of the other zero-day vulnerabilities are related to the Windows NT File System (NTFS) driver. One is a remote code execution flaw that can be triggered by the user mounting a specially crafted VHD (virtual hard disk) that triggers a buffer overflow (CVE-2025-24993).A similar vulnerability, CVE-2025-24985, that can be…
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A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack
Organizations must recognize that security is not about the number of tools deployed, it is about ensuring those tools effectively disrupt the attack chain at every stage. The post A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/a-guide-to-security-investments-the-anatomy-of-a-cyberattack/
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Browser-Based Data Leaks: 3 Biggest Data Security Challenges Today
Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions weren’t built for today’s browser-driven workplace. Now sensitive data moves moves through SaaS apps, AI tools, and personal accounts, bypassing legacy security controls. Learn from Keep Aware how real-time browser security can stop data leaks before they happen. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/browser-based-data-leaks-3-biggest-data-security-challenges-today/
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Is Your Cloud App Server Secure? Best Practices for Data Protection
Almost every company nowadays depends on cloud computing since it is a necessary tool in the world of… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cloud-app-server-secure-data-protection-practices/
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Trojanized ConnectWise tool deployed via TRUMP coin lure
Tags: toolFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/trojanized-connectwise-tool-deployed-via-trump-coin-lure
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Sonatype Brings Supply Chain Security Tools to Open Source AI
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/sonatype-brings-supply-chain-security-tools-to-open-source-ai
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Popular Voice Cloning Tools Lack Safeguards
Abuse Can Lead to Fraud, Impersonation Scams. Need a new voice? Artificial intelligence has you covered. Need to protect your own? That’s another story. Some of the most widely used AI voice synthesis tools offer only superficial safeguards against misuse – if any at all, researchers found in a recent analysis. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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AI Becomes a Powerful Weapon for Cybercriminals to Launch Attacks at High Speed
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potent tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals, enabling them to execute attacks with unprecedented speed, precision, and scale. The integration of AI in cybercrime is transforming the landscape of digital threats, making traditional security measures increasingly ineffective. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to automate attacks, which can now be…
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Google Uncovers Security Flaws in Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging Framework
In a recent technical analysis, researchers from Mandiant, working with Google Cloud, have identified several critical security flaws in Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging (TTD) framework. TTD is a powerful tool used for record-and-replay debugging of Windows user-mode applications, relying heavily on accurate CPU instruction emulation to faithfully replay program executions. However, subtle inaccuracies in this…
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Your Risk Scores Are Lying: Adversarial Exposure Validation Exposes Real Threats
In cybersecurity, confidence is a double-edged sword. Organizations often operate under a false sense of security, believing that patched vulnerabilities, up-to-date tools, polished dashboards, and glowing risk scores guarantee safety. The reality is a bit of a different story. In the real world, checking the right boxes doesn’t equal being secure. As Sun Tzu warned,…
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SideWinder APT Deploys New Tools in Attacks on Military Government Entities
The SideWinder Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group has been observed intensifying its activities, particularly targeting military and government entities across various regions. This group, known for its aggressive expansion beyond traditional targets, has recently updated its toolset to include sophisticated malware designed for espionage. SideWinder’s primary targets have historically included entities in Pakistan, Sri Lanka,…
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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Email Phishing and Online Anonymity: Can You Completely Hide from Attackers on the Darknet?
Explore the challenges of online anonymity and email phishing. Learn how tools like VPNs and Tor enhance privacy but aren’t foolproof. Stay safe and anonymous online. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/email-phishing-and-online-anonymity-can-you-completely-hide-from-attackers-on-the-darknet/
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Critical Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging Tool Vulnerability Let Attackers Mask Detection
Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging (TTD) framework, a powerful tool for recording and replaying Windows program executions, has been found to harbor subtle yet significant bugs in its CPU instruction emulation process, according to a new report from Mandiant. These flaws could undermine security analyses, mask vulnerabilities, and even allow attackers to evade detection, posing serious…
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools
SilentCryptoMiner, disguised as a VPN bypass tool, infected over 2,000 Russian users by exploiting weak security measures. Stay vigilant. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/silentcryptominer-infects-2000-russian-users/
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Scam spoofs Binance website and uses TRUMP coin as lure for malware
Researchers at phishing defense company Cofense say hackers are spreading a malicious remote access tool through a fake Binance page that offers access to the TRUMP coin. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/email-scam-spoofs-binance-offers-trump-coin-connectwise-rat
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Large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targets Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner
Experts warn of a large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targeting Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner. Kaspersky researchers discovered a mass malware campaign spreading SilentCryptoMiner by disguising it as a tool to bypass internet restrictions. While investigating the increased use of Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools by crooks to distribute malware under this pretense, the researchers spotted the…
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WinDbg Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Remote Code
Microsoft recently disclosed a critical vulnerability impacting its debugging tool, WinDbg, and associated .NET packages. Tracked CVE-2025-24043, this flaw allows remote code execution (RCE) due to improper cryptographic signature verification in the SOS debugging extension. According to Github’s Post, Developers using affected versions of specific NuGet packages within .NET Core projects are urged to update…
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Hetty: Open-source HTTP toolkit for security research
Hetty is an open-source HTTP toolkit designed for security research, offering a free alternative to commercial tools like Burp Suite Pro. Built with the needs of penetration … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/10/hetty-open-source-http-toolkit-security-research/
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services.Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware…
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New Chirp tool uses audio tones to transfer data between devices
A new open-source tool named ‘Chirp’ transmits data, such as text messages, between computers (and smartphones) through different audio tones. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/new-chirp-tool-uses-audio-tones-to-transfer-data-between-devices/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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Cybercrime’s Cobalt Strike Use Plummets 80% Worldwide
Fortra, Microsoft, and Health-ISAC have combined forces to claw back one of hackers’ most prized attack tools, with massive takedowns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cybercrime-cobalt-strike-use-plummets-worldwide
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How AI in Healthcare Can Speed Up Cyber Response
Artificial intelligence-based tools are among the most promising advancing technologies for healthcare sector organizations to help to address cybersecurity resource shortages, said Chris Tyberg, CISO of medical device and consumer health product manufacturer Abbott. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-ai-in-healthcare-speed-up-cyber-response-i-5463
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Best Vulnerability Scanning Tool in 2025: AutoSecT
In the constantly evolving world of cybersecurity, hackers continuously seek out vulnerabilities, exploit misconfigurations, and attempt to breach IT infrastructures. To counter these threats, vulnerability scanning tools serve as a crucial management solution, offering automated assessments and authenticated security scans across various systems, from endpoint devices to web applications. Vulnerability scanning systematically analyzes target systems……
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Tails 6.13 Linux Distro Released with Enhanced Wi-Fi Hardware Detection
The Tails Project has launched Tails 6.13, the latest version of its privacy-centric Linux distribution, introducing improved Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools, updated anonymity software, and fixes for persistent storage and installation workflows. Targeted at users prioritizing security and anonymity, this release addresses common hardware compatibility challenges while refining the user experience. Enhanced Wi-Fi Hardware Detection and…