Tag: unauthorized
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TP-Link Smart Hub Flaw Exposes Users’ Wi-Fi Credentials
Tags: access, authentication, credentials, cyber, firmware, flaw, malicious, risk, unauthorized, vulnerability, wifiA critical vulnerability has been discovered in TP-Link’s Smart Hub, potentially exposing users’ Wi-Fi credentials to malicious actors. This flaw could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing significant risks to affected users. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0072, affects TP-Link Smart Hub devices. It arises from improper authentication mechanisms in the device’s firmware,…
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The API Security Challenge in AI: Preventing Resource Exhaustion and Unauthorized Access
Agentic AI is transforming business. Organizations are increasingly integrating AI agents into core business systems and processes, using them as intermediaries between users and these internal systems. As a result, these organizations are improving efficiency, automating routine tasks, and driving innovation. But these benefits come at a cost. AI agents rely on APIs to access…
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Treasury Department bank regulator discloses major hack
Attackers gained unauthorized, prolonged access to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s email system, accessing numerous emails containing highly sensitive regulatory data. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/treasury-department-office-overseeing-bank-regulations-hacked/744871/
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The US Treasury’s OCC disclosed an undetected major email breach for over a year
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed a major email breach compromising 100 accounts, undetected for over a year. The US Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed an undetected major email breach for over a year. The cybersecurity incident involved unauthorized access to emails via a compromised…
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April Patch Tuesday news: Windows zero day being exploited, ‘big vulnerability’ in 2 SAP apps
Tags: access, android, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cve, cvss, data, email, exploit, finance, flaw, google, group, infrastructure, injection, malicious, metric, microsoft, network, office, phishing, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, sap, service, threat, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayHot News Notes and five High Priority Notes.”This is huge,” Paul Laudanski, director of security research at Onapsis, said in urging CISOs to act fast on applying the SAP patch. “It’s a pretty big vulnerability.”He doesn’t believe the patch requires either SAP application to be rebooted.More on SAP patches later. Applying the patch for Windows Common Log File…
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Windows Active Directory Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Privilege Escalation
Microsoft has urgently patched a high-risk security vulnerability (CVE-2025-29810) in Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), which could allow attackers to escalate privileges and compromise entire network domains. Rated7.5 (Important)on the CVSS v3.1 scale, this flaw impacts organizations using Windows Server 2016 through 2025 editions. CVE-2025-29810 Overview Key Detail Description CVE ID CVE-2025-29810 Published…
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Fortinet Urges FortiSwitch Upgrades to Patch Critical Admin Password Change Flaw
Fortinet has released security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting FortiSwitch that could permit an attacker to make unauthorized password changes.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-48887, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0.”An unverified password change vulnerability [CWE-620] in FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to modify…
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When Good Tools Go Bad: Dual-Use in Cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, dns, exploit, framework, iam, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, mfa, network, nvd, penetration-testing, phishing, psychology, reverse-engineering, risk, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability -
Arguing Against CALEA
Tags: breach, computer, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, infrastructure, jobs, law, phone, threat, unauthorizedAt a Congressional hearing earlier this week, Matt Blaze made the point that CALEA, the 1994 law that forces telecoms to make phone calls wiretappable, is outdated in today’s threat environment and should be rethought: In other words, while the legally-mandated CALEA capability requirements have changed little over the last three decades, the infrastructure that…
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Threat Actors Exploit CI/CD Environments to Gain Unauthorized Access to Restricted Resources
Recent research by Unit 42 highlights critical vulnerabilities in the use of OpenID Connect (OIDC) within continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments. OIDC, an extension of the OAuth protocol, is widely adopted for secure authentication and authorization, playing a central role in modern CI/CD workflows. However, misconfigurations and flawed implementations of OIDC have emerged…
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SAP April 2025 Update Fixes Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities
SAP Security Patch Dayhas introduced a critical update to address vulnerabilities in SAP products, including high-severity code injection weaknesses. A total of18 new Security Notes, along with2 updates to existing notes, were released to tackle serious risks such as unauthorized access, code injection, and directory traversal. SAP recommends customers promptly apply these patches to safeguard…
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Hackers Abuse Windows .RDP Files to Launch Unauthorized Remote Desktop Sessions
Tags: cyber, espionage, google, government, group, hacker, intelligence, military, phishing, russia, threat, unauthorized, windowsThe Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has unearthed a novel phishing campaign leveraging Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (.RDP) files to facilitate unauthorized remote access. Dubbed “Rogue RDP,” this campaign specifically targeted European government and military organizations in late 2024. The operation is attributed to a suspected Russia-nexus espionage group, UNC5837, indicating an advanced level of…
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7th April Threat Intelligence Report
The second-largest bar association in the US, The State Bar of Texas, has experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in unauthorized access to its network, exposing sensitive member information including full names […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/7th-april-threat-intelligence-report/
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Are You Certain Your Secrets Are Safe?
Is Your Organization Fully Protected Against Security Breaches? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as key players in fortifying the security of cloud environments. When an amalgamation of encrypted keys, these machine identities function as formidable barriers against unauthorized access, ensuring your sensitive data remains uncompromised. Unmasking the Role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) NHIs are essentially……
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State Bar of Texas Confirms Data Breach, Begins Notifying Affected Consumers
The State Bar of Texas has confirmed a data breach following the detection of unauthorized activity on its network earlier this year. According to an official notice, the breach occurred between January 28, 2025, and February 9, 2025, during which an unauthorized actor gained access to sensitive information stored on the organization’s systems. The intrusion…
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Why is Cloud Security Audit Important for Businesses?
Cloud security audit is essential to protect cloud-hosted applications and data from unauthorized access and theft. While cloud providers offer businesses the advantage of hosting apps and data with ease, this flexibility comes with security risks. A breach in cloud security can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, requiring substantial resources to address and……
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Recommends Six Controls To Secure AI Systems, While NCSC Warns About Outdated API Security Methods
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, botnet, business, cisa, cloud, compliance, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, dns, endpoint, framework, governance, government, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, least-privilege, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, sans, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, training, unauthorized, update, zero-trustCheck out the security controls that SANS Institute says are essential for protecting your AI systems. Plus, the U.K. NCSC urges organizations to adopt newer API security techniques. In addition, CISA and other cyber agencies warn that attackers are using “fast flux” techniques to conceal their actions. And much more! Dive into five things that…
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Vite Development Server Flaw Allows Attackers Bypass Path Restrictions
A critical security vulnerability,CVE-2025-31125, has been identified in the Vite development server. Due to improper path verification during URL request processing, attackers can bypass path restrictions and gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files on affected servers. This flaw is particularly concerning as it can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, leaving sensitive data at risk. The…
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Australian Pension Funds Hacked: Members Face Financial Losses
Several of Australia’s largest superannuation funds have been targeted in a coordinated cyberattack, leading to unauthorized access to customer accounts and financial losses for some members. Among those affected are major funds such as REST, Hostplus, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, and Insignia Financial’s MLC Expand. Scope of the Cyberattack AustralianSuper, the nation’s largest super fund,…
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How To Harden GitLab Permissions with Tenable
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, business, control, data, data-breach, gitlab, group, open-source, organized, programming, risk, saas, service, software, tool, unauthorizedIf your organization uses GitLab for managing your software development lifecycle, you must ensure you’re not misconfiguring the permissions of this open source DevSecOps platform. Doing so can expose your source code, along with sensitive data, while creating security risks. In this blog, we’ll explain how new Tenable plugins can help you keep your GitLab…
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SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Enables Unauthorized Access
Tags: access, authentication, cve, cyber, firewall, flaw, network, risk, unauthorized, vpn, vulnerabilityResearchers from Bishop Fox have successfully exploited CVE-2024-53704, an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects SonicWall firewalls. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to hijack active SSL VPN sessions, enabling unauthorized network access without requiring user credentials. If left unpatched, the vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on SonicWall devices for their network security. CVE-2024-53704: The…
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New Trinda Malware Targets Android Devices by Replacing Phone Numbers During Calls
Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new version of the Triada Trojan, a sophisticated malware targeting Android devices. This variant has been found pre-installed in the firmware of counterfeit smartphones mimicking popular models, often sold at discounted prices through unauthorized online stores. The malware poses significant risks to users, with more than 2,600 cases reported globally,…
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Multiple Jenkins Plugin Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Information to Attackers
Jenkins, the widely used open-source automation server, faces heightened security risks after researchers disclosed11 critical vulnerabilitiesacross its core software and eight plugins. These flaws expose sensitive data, enable code execution, and allow unauthorized configuration changes. Key Vulnerabilities and Risks Affected Products and CVEs Affected Product CVE IDs Severity Affected Versions Fixed Version Jenkins Core CVE-2025-31720…
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Verizon Call Filter App Vulnerability Exposed Call Log Data of Customers
A vulnerability in Verizon’s Call Filter app for iOS has been discovered, allowing unauthorized access to customer call logs. This flaw allowed any individual with the requisite technical knowledge to retrieve incoming call data”, complete with timestamps”, for any Verizon phone number, posing serious risks to privacy and safety. The Vulnerability Unveiled The Verizon Call…
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Google Fixed Cloud Run Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Image Access via IAM Misuse
Tags: access, cloud, container, cybersecurity, google, iam, identity, malicious, unauthorized, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Run that could have allowed a malicious actor to access container images and even inject malicious code.”The vulnerability could have allowed such an identity to abuse its Google Cloud Run revision edit permissions in order to pull private…
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The urgent reality of machine identity security in 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, credentials, crypto, cyber, encryption, exploit, identity, intelligence, resilience, risk, threat, unauthorized, vulnerabilityThe growth of machine identities and the associated risks Machine identities are experiencing exponential growth, with 79% of organizations predicting increases over the next year and 16% of those expecting radical growth of 50 to 150%. Cloud-native technologies, microservices, and artificial intelligence (AI) drive this surge because they’re environments where identities are created and discarded…
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How CISOs can use identity to advance zero trust
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, governance, iam, identity, malware, organized, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, strategy, tactics, threat, unauthorized, vulnerability, zero-trustIdentity: The decision point Perimeter-based security models built to keep attackers out won’t work when 60% of breaches now involve valid credentials. As my colleague Andy Thompson says, “It’s much easier to log in than hack in.”Every entity (human or non-human) accessing a resource (applications, data or other entities) requires an identity. That’s why identities are so…
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Salt Security: Focused on Solving Real Business Problems
Tags: api, attack, best-practice, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, exploit, finance, GDPR, governance, government, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, mitigation, monitoring, PCI, privacy, programming, risk, service, soc, strategy, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerabilityIn today’s digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become integral to business operations, enabling seamless integration and innovation. However, this increased reliance on APIs has also introduced significant security challenges. Salt Security offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges, providing organizations with the tools they need to protect their digital assets effectively. This blog…
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Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Compromised in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign
Exposed PostgreSQL instances are the target of an ongoing campaign designed to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners.Cloud security firm Wiz said the activity is a variant of an intrusion set that was first flagged by Aqua Security in August 2024 that involved the use of a malware strain dubbed PG_MEM. The campaign has…
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Google Cloud Fix Blocks Unauthorized Container Access
Attacker With Project Access Could Have Retrieved Private Images, Researchers Said. Google has fixed Google Cloud Platform vulnerability attackers could have exploited to gain unauthorized access to private container images, due to access restriction shortcomings. Researchers said the flaw highlights how services built atop other services can pose unexpected security risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…