Tag: update
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Scam centers are spreading, and so is the human cost
Human trafficking tied to online scam centers is spreading across the globe, according to a new crime trend update from INTERPOL. Human trafficking victims by country of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/01/interpol-human-trafficking-scam-centers/
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Chrome 0-Day Flaw Exploited in the Wild to Execute Arbitrary Code
Google has issued an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited by attackers. The flaw, tracked asCVE-2025-6554, is atype confusionvulnerability in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, which underpins the browser’s ability to process web content across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The vulnerability was discovered by…
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Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is more ‘enablement’ than upgrade
If you didn’t like 24H2, you’re probably not going to like 25H2 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/30/microsoft_windows_11_25h2/
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Brave New Kernel: Microsoft Previews Safer Windows Ecosystem
Windows 11 Revamp Means No Kernel Access Required for Third-Party Security Tools Nearly one year after a faulty CrowdStrike software update disrupted 8.5 million Windows hosts, causing global IT chaos, Microsoft is previewing multiple resilience changes to Windows, including enabling third-party endpoint security tools to do their magic without needing kernel-level access. First seen on…
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Threat Actors Exploit Facebook Ads to Distribute Malware and Steal Wallet Passwords
The Pi Network community eagerly celebrated Pi2Day, an event traditionally associated with platform updates, feature launches, and significant milestones. However, this year’s festivities have been overshadowed by a sinister wave of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals have capitalized on the event’s hype, launching a malicious ad campaign on Facebook to target unsuspecting users with phishing scams and malware…
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Microsoft warns of Windows update delays due to wrong timestamp
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue causing delivery delays for June 2025 Windows security updates due to an incorrect metadata timestamp. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-warns-of-Windows-security-update-delays-due-to-incorrect-metadata-timestamp/
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Patch now: Citrix Bleed 2 vulnerability actively exploited in the wild
Indications of real-world exploitation: ReliaQuest researchers said that, in multiple incidents, attackers were seen hijacking active Citrix web sessions and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) without requiring user credentials. The research also highlighted “session reuse across multiple IPs, including combinations of expected and suspicious IPs.”In compromised environments, attackers proceeded with post-authentication reconnaissance, issuing lightweight directory access…
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Gefährliche Lücke in Brother-Druckern
Tags: access, authentication, bug, ceo, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, firmware, jobs, network, service, update, vulnerability, wifiEine Schwachstelle in Brother-Druckern zur Umgehung der Authentifizierung kann mit einer anderen Lücke gekoppelt werden, um Code auf den betroffenen Geräten remote auszuführen.Brother Industries hat mit einer kritischen Sicherheitslücke zu kämpfen, die Hunderte verschiedener Druckermodelle betrifft. Diese Schwachstelle ermöglicht in Verbindung mit einer weiteren Lücke die Ausführung von nicht authentifiziertem Remote-Code (RCE) auf den Geräten.Das…
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Gefährliche Lücke in Brother Druckern
Tags: access, authentication, bug, ceo, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, firmware, jobs, network, service, update, vulnerability, wifiEine Schwachstelle in Brother Druckern zur Umgehung der Authentifizierung kann mit einer anderen Lücke gekoppelt werden, um Remotecode auf den betroffenen Geräten auszuführen.Brother Industries hat mit einer kritischen Sicherheitslücke zu kämpfen, die Hunderte verschiedener Druckermodelle betrifft. Diese Schwachstelle ermöglicht in Verbindung mit einer weiteren Lücke die Ausführung von nicht authentifiziertem Remote-Code (RCE) auf den Geräten.Das…
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Windows 11 25H2: Nächster Windows-11-Patch soll nur einen Neustart brauchen
Kunden merken teilweise nicht einmal, dass ihre Geräte schon für das kommende Windows 11 25H2 vorbereitet werden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-11-25h2-naechster-windows-11-patch-soll-nur-einen-neustart-brauchen-2506-197575.html
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Beyond CVE: The hunt for other sources of vulnerability intel
Tags: advisory, application-security, china, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, github, government, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, kev, microsoft, nvd, oracle, ransomware, risk, siem, soar, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCurrent alternatives include diverse vendor sources: Independent providers of aggregated vulnerability information such as Flashpoint, VulnCheck, Tenable, BitSight and others are another option. Many of these vendors offer curated datasets that capture vulnerabilities often missed or delayed by CVE, Lefkowitz points out. They also offer critical context such as exploitability, ransomware risk, and social risk.”To…
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Gefahr für Windows-Systeme – OpenVPN veröffentlicht wichtiges Update
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/openvpn-27alpha2-windows-treiber-sicherheitsluecke-fix-a-7bab44e7a21860c5037229a9fd64828a/
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CVE-2025-5777, CVE-2025-6543: Frequently Asked Questions About CitrixBleed 2 and Citrix NetScaler Exploitation
Frequently asked questions about recent Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild, including CVE-2025-5777 known as CitrixBleed 2. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding CVE-2025-5777 and CVE-2025-6543, two Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have…
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GIFTEDCROOK Malware Evolves: From Browser Stealer to Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The threat actor behind the GIFTEDCROOK malware has made significant updates to turn the malicious program from a basic browser data stealer to a potent intelligence-gathering tool.”Recent campaigns in June 2025 demonstrate GIFTEDCROOK’s enhanced ability to exfiltrate a broad range of sensitive documents from the devices of targeted individuals, including potentially proprietary files and First…
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Hawaiian Airlines cyberattack has marks of Scattered Spider, sources say
A cyberattack that temporarily affected some of Hawaiian Airlines’ IT systems was likely the work of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which lately has taken an interest in the aviation industry, incident responders say. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hawaiian-airlines-cyberattack-flights-safe
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ISMG Editors: Et Tu, AI? When Frontier Models Choose Murder
Also: India’s New Privacy Law; Monitoring Operational Technology Environments. In this week’s update, four ISMG editors discussed frontier artificial intelligence models’ propensity to engage in unethical behavior, getting ready for India’s new data protection law and how to improve hardening and security monitoring for operational technology environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-et-tu-ai-when-frontier-models-choose-murder-a-28843
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Some Brother printers have a remote code execution vulnerability, and they can’t fix it
The centerpiece of Rapid7’s disclosure is CVE-2024-51978, a vulnerability rated critical (CVSS 9.8 out of 10) that enables attackers to derive the default administrator password from the device’s serial number.While another of the discovered flaws, a medium severity information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2024-51977), potentially allows an attacker to leak the prerequisite unique serial number via the…
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Microsoft OS Security Exec Is Working With Competitors To Improve Deployment Practices. Here’s Why.
A year after the faulty CrowdStrike update that downed millions of Windows machines, Microsoft CVP Dave Weston works with third-party vendors to improve deployment practices. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/microsoft-os-security-cvp-weston-is-working-with-competitors-to-improve-deployment-practices
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, awareness, cisa, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dos, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iran, ivanti, malware, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, military, mitre, monitoring, network, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsTenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and…
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The rise of the compliance super soldier: A new human-AI paradigm in GRC
Tags: ai, automation, awareness, compliance, control, governance, grc, jobs, law, LLM, metric, regulation, risk, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, updateRegulatory acceleration: Global AI laws are evolving but remain fragmented and volatile. Toolchain convergence: Risk, compliance and engineering workflows are merging into unified platforms. Maturity asymmetry: Few organizations have robust genAI governance strategies, and even fewer have built dedicated AI risk teams. These forces create a scenario where GRC teams must evolve rapidly, from policy monitors to strategic…
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Let’s Encrypt Launches 6-Day Certificates for IP-Based SSL Encryption
Let’s Encrypt, the world-renowned free Certificate Authority (CA), is on the verge of a significant milestone: issuing SSL/TLS certificates for IP addresses, a long-awaited feature that promises to enhance security for a broader range of internet-connected devices and services. In a recent update, Let’s Encrypt staff member JamesLE announced that the organization is preparing to…
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Windows 11 KB5060829 update released with 38 new changes, fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 38 changes, including improvements to the taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5060829-update-released-with-38-new-changes-fixes/
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AI Assistant
Product Update: Version 5.0 We’ve rolled out our biggest update yet, and it’s packed with lots of great stuff that make managing your data center even easier, smarter, and more efficient. Here’s a quick look at what’s new. AI Assistant, Your Smart New Sidekick Need help finding … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Cisco warns of critical API vulnerabilities in ISE and ISE-PIC
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, data, defense, email, endpoint, exploit, firewall, flaw, framework, guide, Hardware, incident response, malicious, microsoft, mobile, network, penetration-testing, programming, risk, router, saas, sans, service, software, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, wafroot user.The fault behind both vulnerabilities: Holes in application programming interfaces (APIs).”Take this vulnerability seriously,” said Moses Frost, senior course instructor on cloud penetration testing at the SANS Institute. “In my experience assessing networks, I have found through testing that many lack essential patches and security hardening on their core network devices. I have seen Cisco…
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Action1 Debuts MSP-Focused Patch Management Platform With Scalable Free Tier
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/action1-debuts-msp-focused-patch-management-platform-with-scalable-free-tier
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Upcoming Microsoft Security, Resilience Updates Includes Ability To Run Services Outside Windows Kernel
Microsoft works with CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, ESET and other cybersecurity vendors to improve Windows security and resilience. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/upcoming-microsoft-security-resilience-updates-includes-ability-to-run-services-outside-windows-kernel
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Microsoft Windows Security, Resiliency Updates: 5 Things To Know
Microsoft is using its Microsoft Virus Initiative to improve competitor deployment practices, bringing a Windows endpoint security platform to private preview and launching quick machine recovery as part of a series of Windows security and resilience moves. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/microsoft-windows-security-resiliency-updates-5-things-to-know
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Microsoft to make Windows more resilient following 2024 IT outage
The company has been working with security partners to make sure future software updates don’t lead to operational disruptions for customers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-windows-resilient-2024-it-outage/751740/