Schneier on Security

MAY 12, 2025

A Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors failed to pass.

Encryption 263

Encryption 263

Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2025

Microsoft on Tuesday released software updates to fix at least 70 vulnerabilities in Windows and related products, including five zero-day flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Adding to the sense of urgency with this month’s patch batch from Redmond are fixes for two other weaknesses that now have public proof-of-concept exploits available.

Artificial Intelligence 154

Artificial Intelligence Internet Internet Engineering 154

Troy Hunt

MAY 8, 2025

Today we welcome the 39th government and first self-governing British Crown Dependency to Have I Been Pwned, The Isle of Man. Their Office of Cyber-Security & Information Assurance (OCSIA) now has free and open access to query the government domains of their jurisdiction. We're delighted and encouraged to see HIBP put to good use across such a wide variety of government use cases and look forward to seeing many more in the future.

Government 308

Government 308

Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2025

A Texas firm recently charged with conspiring to distribute synthetic opioids in the United States is at the center of a vast network of companies in the U.S. and Pakistan whose employees are accused of using online ads to scam westerners seeking help with trademarks, book writing, mobile app development and logo designs, a new investigation reveals.

Scams 200

Scams Marketing Advertising Technology 200

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

Risk

The Hacker News

MAY 7, 2025

Cisco has released software fixes to address a maximum-severity security flaw in its IOS XE Wireless Controller that could enable an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to a susceptible system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, has been rated 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system.

Wireless 145

Wireless Software 145

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has never moved faster and the people tasked with defending it have never felt more exposed. Related: How real people are really using GenAI Todays Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) operate in a pressure cooker: responsible for protecting critical assets, expected to show up in the boardroom with fluency, yet rarely granted the authority, resources or organizational alignment to succeed.

CISO 130

CISO Risk Cybersecurity Government 130

Schneier on Security

MAY 13, 2025

The case is over : A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. I’m sure it’ll be appealed. Everything always is.

Software 163

Software Hacking 163

The Hacker News

MAY 13, 2025

A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting SAP NetWeaver is being exploited by multiple China-nexus nation-state actors to target critical infrastructure networks. "Actors leveraged CVE-2025-31324, an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that enables remote code execution (RCE)," EclecticIQ researcher Arda Bykkaya said in an analysis published today.

141

141

The Last Watchdog

MAY 14, 2025

Cary, NC, May 14, 2025, CyberNewswire — INE Security , a global leader in hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications, today highlighted how ongoing real-world practice with the latest CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is essential for transforming security teams from reactive to proactive defenders. With over 26,000 new CVEs documented in the past year, security teams are drowning in vulnerability alerts while facing exploit windows that have compressed to hours in many c

Authentication 130

Authentication Cybersecurity Risk Media 130

Penetration Testing

MAY 12, 2025

Sophos X-Ops has uncovered a cunning cybercrime campaign using fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running PowerShell The post CAPTCHA Trap: Fake Verification Unleashes Lumma Stealer on Unsuspecting Users appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Cybercrime 115

Cybercrime Cybersecurity Social Engineering Engineering 115

Advertisement

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

Cyber threats

Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2025

Google has expressed plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to stop tech support scams in Chrome. With the launch of Chrome version 137, Google plans to use the on-device Gemini Nano large language model (LLM) to recognize and block tech support scams. Users already have the ability to chose Enhanced Protection under Settings > Privacy and security > Security > Safe Browsing.

Scams 112

Scams Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Mobile 112

Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2025

Google has extended its Advanced Protection features to Android devices. It’s not for everybody, but something to be considered by high-risk users. Wired article , behind a paywall.

Risk 144

Risk Cybersecurity 144

The Hacker News

MAY 9, 2025

A joint law enforcement operation undertaken by Dutch and U.S. authorities has dismantled a criminal proxy network that's powered by thousands of infected Internet of Things (IoT) and end-of-life (EoL) devices, enlisting them into a botnet for providing anonymity to malicious actors.

IoT 141

IoT Internet Internet 141

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

Cary, NC, May 13, 2025, CyberNewswire –Fresh from a high-impact presence at RSAC 2025, where INE Security welcomed thousands of visitors to its interactive booth at San Franciscos Moscone Center, the global cybersecurity training and certification provider is addressing some of the top cybersecurity priorities emerging from the industry-leading event.

Architecture 130

Architecture Risk Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks 130

Advertisement

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing

MAY 7, 2025

Aikido Security has uncovered a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) embedded in rand-user-agent, a JavaScript package downloaded ~45,000 times The post Aikido Uncovers Malicious Code in Popular npm Package rand-user-agent appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Cybersecurity 116

Cybersecurity Malware 116

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2025

The FBI warns that attackers are using end-of-life routers to deploy malware and turn them into proxies sold on 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. The FBI released a FLASH alert warning about 5Socks and Anyproxy malicious services targeting end-of-life (EOL) routers. Attackers target EoL devices to deploy malware by exploiting vulnerabilities and create botnets for attacks or proxy services.

Malware 104

Malware Cyber Attacks Hacking Passwords 104

Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2025

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking (remotely) at the Sektor 3.0 Festival in Warsaw, Poland, May 21-22, 2025. The list is maintained on this page.

144

144

The Hacker News

MAY 7, 2025

The Russia-linked threat actor known as COLDRIVER has been observed distributing a new malware called LOSTKEYS as part of an espionage-focused campaign using ClickFix-like social engineering lures.

Social Engineering 136

Social Engineering Malware Engineering 136

Advertisement

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

Passwords

Zero Day

MAY 9, 2025

Below are a few step-by-step ways to clear your Roku cache and speed up the performance in just minutes.

98

98

Penetration Testing

MAY 9, 2025

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has recently announced the release of the Bluetooth 6.1 specification, a minor The post Bluetooth 6.1 Enhances Privacy with Randomized Addresses appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Technology 113

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2025

Lockbit ransomware group has been compromised, attackers stole and leaked data contained in the backend infrastructure of their dark web site. Hackers compromised the dark web leak site of the LockBit ransomware gang and defaced it, posting a message and a link to the dump of the MySQL database of its backend affiliate panel. “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague,” reads the message published on the group dark web leak site.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Data breaches Hacking Accountability 109

WIRED Threat Level

MAY 7, 2025

CBP says it has disabled its use of TeleMessage following reports that the app, which has not cleared the US governments risk assessment program, was hacked.

Hacking 111

Hacking Government Risk 111

Advertisement

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

Software

The Hacker News

MAY 9, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged three malicious npm packages that are designed to target the Apple macOS version of Cursor, a popular artificial intelligence (AI)-powered source code editor.

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence Encryption Cybersecurity 130

Zero Day

MAY 9, 2025

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's everything you need to know.

104

104

Penetration Testing

MAY 12, 2025

Apple has released a patch for a newly disclosed vulnerability in macOS, tracked as CVE-2025-31258, that could allow The post PoC Released: CVE-2025-31258 Sandbox Escape in macOS via RemoteViewServices appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity 114

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2025

A cyberattack briefly disrupted South African Airways’ website, app, and systems, but core flight operations remained unaffected. South African Airways (SAA) is the national flag carrier of South Africa, the airline is wholly owned by the South African government and has subsidiaries including SAA Technical and Air Chefs. A cyberattack hit South African Airways, briefly disrupting its website, app, and systems.

Cyber Attacks 111

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Telecommunications Mobile 111

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

Scams

Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

Meta has won almost $170m in damages from Israel-based NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. The ruling comes after a six-year legal case against the company after Meta accused it of misusing its servers to spy on users. According to the original complaint against NSO Group, filed in October 2019, the spyware vendor used WhatsApp servers to send malware to around 1400 mobile phones.

Spyware 112

Spyware Hacking Surveillance Government 112

The Hacker News

MAY 13, 2025

The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Konni APT has been attributed to a phishing campaign targeting government entities in Ukraine, indicating the threat actor's targeting beyond Russia. Enterprise security firm Proofpoint said the end goal of the campaign is to collect intelligence on the "trajectory of the Russian invasion.

Malware 127

Malware Phishing Government 127

Zero Day

MAY 9, 2025

Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? You will. These savage imposters threaten the very future of credential management. Here's what you need to know - and do.

Password Management 104

Password Management Passwords 104

Penetration Testing

MAY 12, 2025

Cybercriminals are now hijacking the hype surrounding AI to deliver sophisticated malware, as revealed in a new threat The post AI Tools Turn Trojan: Fake Video Platforms Drop Noodlophile Stealer and XWorm Payloads appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Malware 108

Malware Cybersecurity 108

Advertisement

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

Cybersecurity