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Cell Phone OPSEC for Border Crossings

Schneier on Security

I have heard stories of more aggressive interrogation of electronic devices at US border crossings. I know a lot about securing computers, but very little about securing phones. Are there easy ways to delete data—files, photos, etc.—on phones so it can’t be recovered? Does resetting a phone to factory defaults erase data, or is it still recoverable?

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Why we’re no longer doing April Fools’ Day 

Malwarebytes

The internet is filled with falsehoods. Were forever investigating new scams here at Malwarebytes, and so we get how hard it is to know whator whoto trust online. Theres the scam that takes advantage of grieving people and tricks them into paying for a funeral live stream. Theres the fake CAPTCHA that hijacks clipboards and tricks users into installing malware.

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When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

Krebs on Security

Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life. The real website of the Ukrainian paramilitary group “Freedom of Russia” legion.

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Troy Hunt

Well, this certainly isn't what I expected to be talking about this week! But I think the fact it was someone most people didn't expect to be on the receiving end of an attack like this makes it all the more consumable. I saw a lot of "if it can happen to Troy, it can happen to anyone" sort of commentary and whilst it feels a bit of obnoxious for me to be saying it that way, I appreciate the sentiment and the awareness it drives.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus

The Last Watchdog

Palo Alto, Calif., Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire — From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but the greater cost often comes from the reputational damage and operational disruption caused by the attack.

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Rational Astrologies and Security

Schneier on Security

John Kelsey and I wrote a short paper for the Rossfest Festschrift : “ Rational Astrologies and Security “: There is another non-security way that designers can spend their security budget: on making their own lives easier. Many of these fall into the category of what has been called rational astrology. First identified by Randy Steve Waldman [Wal12], the term refers to something people treat as though it works, generally for social or institutional reasons, even when theres little e

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Appsec Roundup - March 2025

Adam Shostack

Big news for LLMs in threat modeling! Threat Modeling Matthew Adams introduced TM-Bench The World's First LLM Threat Modeling Benchmark. Im glad to see this, testing and evaluation is important. Tony Lee has released DeepTM , a tool for chaining threat models. (Tony was nice enough to help me find the core code for the agents.) As a general comment on these systems, LLMs are tremendously reactive to very small wording changes.

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News alert: INE receives a dozen G2 badges highlighting its cybersecurity training leadership

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Mar. 27, 2025, CyberNewswire — INE , a global leader in networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is proud to announce it is the recipient of twelve badges in G2s Spring 2025 Report, including Grid Leader for Cybersecurity Professional Development, Online Course Providers, and Technical Skills Development, which highlight INEs superior performance relative to competitors.

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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill

Tech Republic Security

Amid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes in the countrys existing cyber regulations and protect critical infrastructure from ransomware and other attack types.

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World Backup Day: A Clarion Call for Cyber Resilience

SecureWorld News

Each year on March 31st, just before April Fool's Day, cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and business leaders alike are reminded of a simple truth: data loss isn't a matter of if, but when. World Backup Day is more than a calendar curiosityit's a call to action. In a digital world defined by ransomware, cloud sprawl, and hybrid infrastructures, the ability to recover data quickly and securely is one of the most important indicators of an organization's cyber resilience.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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Sam’s Club Investigates Alleged Cl0p Ransomware Breach

Security Affairs

The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain Sams Club is investigating claims of a Cl0p ransomware security breach. Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club chain in the United States, owned by Walmart. Founded in 1983 by Sam Walton, Walmart’s founder, asSam’s Wholesale Club, it was renamed Sam’s Club in 1990. These stores operate on a bulk retail model, offering members discounted prices on a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, food, and house

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A Taxonomy of Adversarial Machine Learning Attacks and Mitigations

Schneier on Security

NIST just released a comprehensive taxonomy of adversarial machine learning attacks and countermeasures.

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Top 5 Web Application Penetration Testing Companies UK

IT Security Guru

Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) is a methodical approach to security that involves ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber-attacks on your web application to uncover vulnerabilities. By mimicking the tactics of cybercriminals, these professionals can identify weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive process allows businesses to address security flaws early and maintain a strong defense against potential cyber threats.

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“Urgent reminder” tax scam wants to phish your Microsoft credentials

Malwarebytes

Tax season is in full force, and with the filing deadline fast approaching on April 15, scammers are happy to use that sense of urgency to coax us into handing them our cash. In one example, one of our customers recently received an email with an attachment titled “Urgent reminder. The attachment was a PDF file with a QR code in it. Tax Services Department Important Tax Review and Update Required by 2025-03-16!

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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.

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Scammers Target Netflix Users: Expert Issues Urgent Warning

eSecurity Planet

Streaming giant Netflix is at the center of a rising wave of online scams, cybersecurity experts warn. Fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics from fake texts to deceptive emails and websites to steal Netflix users personal and financial information. With over 230 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix has become one of the most impersonated brands by cybercriminals.

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Russian authorities arrest three suspects behind Mamont Android banking trojan

Security Affairs

Russian authorities arrested three suspects for developing Mamont, a newly identified Android banking trojan. Russian authorities arrested three suspects in Saratov for developing Mamont (Russian for mammoth), a recently discovered Android banking trojan. “Three Saratov residents are suspected of fraud and unauthorized access to computer information.

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Online Scams in the Age of AI

Security Boulevard

The question is no longer whether AI-driven scams will target your business, but how prepared you are to counter them. The post Online Scams in the Age of AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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TookPS: DeepSeek isn’t the only game in town

SecureList

In early March, we published a study detailing several malicious campaigns that exploited the popular DeepSeek LLM as a lure. Subsequent telemetry analysis indicated that the TookPS downloader , a malware strain detailed in the article, was not limited to mimicking neural networks. We identified fraudulent websites mimic official sources for remote desktop and 3D modeling software, alongside pages offering these applications as free downloads.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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“This fraud destroyed my life.” Man ends up with criminal record after ID was stolen

Malwarebytes

This is a sad story that illustrates how losing your ID can effectively ruin your life and reputation. 19-year-old dual German Tunisian national Rami Battikh travelled to the UK in 2019, bringing both his passport and his German national ID. When he returned to Germany, Rami noticed that his German ID card was missing. He figured he either lost it or someone stole it.

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Top 10 Patch My PC Alternatives for Automated Patching

Heimadal Security

Keeping Windows applications up to date is a challenge, and Patch My PC seems to be a favorite for automating the process. Some of its users praise the solutions lightweight agent and strong third-party app support. However, this tool also has its downsides: a reviewer on G2 says that only one user can be in […] The post Top 10 Patch My PC Alternatives for Automated Patching appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium Mojo flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium Mojo flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Google Chromium Mojo sandbox escape vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2783 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week Google has released out-of-band fixes to address a high-severity security vulnerability , tracked as CVE-2025-2783 , in Chrome browser for Window

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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup – 31 March 2025

Security Boulevard

UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup - 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week's edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Warned of Inadequate Readiness Against State-Backed Cyberattacks Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over the UK's growing vulnerability to state-sponsored cyber threats.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

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.

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Oracle attempt to hide serious cybersecurity incident from customers in Oracle SaaS service

DoublePulsar

Being a provider of cloud SaaS (Software-as-a-service) solutions requires certain cybersecurity responsibilitiesincluding being transparent and open. The moment where this is tested at Oracle has arrived, as they have a serious cybersecurity incident playing out in a service they manage for customers. Back on March 21st, Bleeping Computer ran a story around a threat actor named rose87168 claiming to have breached some Oracle services inside *.oraclecloud.com Oracle told Bleeping Computer, and cu

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Hacker Leaks 270,000 Samsung Customer Records—Stolen Credentials Were Left Unchecked for Years

eSecurity Planet

In a troubling security breach, a hacker exposed the personal data of over 270,000 Samsung customers in Germany, freely dumping it on the internet. The hack, attributed to a cybercriminal operating under the alias GHNA, occurred when the attacker accessed a system used by Samsungs German customer service. According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the hack was made possible by a set of stolen credentials compromised in 2021.

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Is There a Robot in Your Future?

Lohrman on Security

Recent developments in humanoid robots are grabbing plenty of global attention. Here are some intriguing robot developments and why we all need to pay attention.

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FBI and DOJ seize $8.2 Million in romance baiting crypto fraud scheme

Security Affairs

The U.S. DOJ seized over $8.2 million in USDT stolen through ‘romance baiting’ scams, where victims are tricked into fake investments promising high returns. On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Attorneys Office in Ohio filed a civil forfeiture complaint for $8.2M in USDT (Tether) linked to a ‘romance baiting’ scam. Fraudsters used anonymous messaging apps to deceive victims into fake financial relationships.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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Legal Zero-Days: How Old Laws Became a Novel Loss Generator

SecureWorld News

The latest wave of privacy litigation doesn't involve data breaches, AI models, or spyware. It involves tracking pixelsand legal theories pulled from a time when Blockbuster Video was still a thing. Companies across industries are being sued for using widely available web technologies: session replay tools, analytics platforms, and advertising trackers.

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Intimate images from kink and LGBTQ+ dating apps left exposed online

Malwarebytes

A researcher found millions of pictures from specialized dating apps for iOS stored online without any kind of password protection. The pictures, some of which are explicit, stem from dating apps that all have a specific audience. The five platforms, all developed by M.A.D. Mobile are kink sites BDSM People and Chica, and LGBT apps Pink, Brish, and Translove.

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Tax Season = Prime Time for Scammers — Here’s How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

Tax season has arrived and so have the scammers. As W-2 forms pile up and calculators come out, scammers start circling like sharks in shallow water. From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Cybersecurity experts urge the taxpayers to stay sharp and skeptical. Scammers are relentless, and they use the guise of tax season to try tricking taxpayers into falling into a variety of traps, Terry Lemons, IRS communications sen

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Gen Z’s Rising Susceptibility to Social Engineering Attacks

Security Boulevard

Gen Z, or individuals born between 1997 and 2012, have certain types of lifestyles, upbringings and character traits that make them ideal for social engineering exploitation. The post Gen Zs Rising Susceptibility to Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!