Schneier on Security
MARCH 26, 2025
Cloudflare has a new feature —available to free users as well—that uses AI to generate random pages to feed to AI web crawlers: Instead of simply blocking bots, Cloudflare’s new system lures them into a “maze” of realistic-looking but irrelevant pages, wasting the crawler’s computing resources. The approach is a notable shift from the standard block-and-defend strategy used by most website protection services.
Krebs on Security
MARCH 27, 2025
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
MARCH 30, 2025
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.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 25, 2025
The annual pilgrimage to San Francisco for RSA Conference is fast approachingand the ramp-up has officially begun. In the latest episode of Bospars Politely Pushy podcast, Last Watchdog Editor-in-Chief Byron V. Acohido joins DigiCerts Christina Knittel and ConnectSafely.orgs Larry Magid for a spirited roundtable on how to get the most out of RSAC 2025.
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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.
Security Affairs
MARCH 24, 2025
The FBI warns of a significant increase in scams involving free online document converters to infect users with malware. The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. “The FBI Denver Field Office is warning that agents are increasingly seeing a scam involving free online document converter tools, and we want to encourage victims to report instances of this scam.” reads the alert. &
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 24, 2025
A sophisticated supply chain hack targeting Oracle Cloud has exfiltrated a staggering 6 million records. CloudSEKs XVigil uncovered that threat actor rose87168 began selling the stolen data on March 21. The breach, exploiting a vulnerability in Oracles cloud infrastructure, now endangers over 140,000 tenants and has raised serious questions about cloud security practices.
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Troy Hunt
MARCH 25, 2025
You know when you're really jet lagged and really tired and the cogs in your head are just moving that little bit too slow?
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 26, 2025
It starts with a ripple of confusion, then panic. Hospital systems freeze mid-procedure. Electronic medical records become inaccessible. Related: Valuable intel on healthcare system cyber exposures In the ICU, alarms blare as doctors and nurses scramble to stabilize critical patients without access to real-time data. Admissions come to a standstill.
SecureList
MARCH 25, 2025
In mid-March 2025, Kaspersky technologies detected a wave of infections by previously unknown and highly sophisticated malware. In all cases, infection occurred immediately after the victim clicked on a link in a phishing email, and the attackers’ website was opened using the Google Chrome web browser. No further action was required to become infected.
Security Affairs
MARCH 26, 2025
Google fixed a flaw in the Chrome browser for Windows that was actively exploited in attacks targeting organizations in Russia. Google has released out-of-band fixes to address a high-severity security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2783 , in Chrome browser for Windows. The flaw was actively exploited in attacks targeting organizations in Russia.
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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.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 25, 2025
The genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, announcing that, in searching for financial stability through its sale to a new owner, the business will continue operating as normal, including in how customer data is handled. The company intends to continue operating its business in the ordinary course throughout the sale process, 23andMe wrote in a news statement.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 24, 2025
Last month I wrote about the UK forcing Apple to break its Advanced Data Protection encryption in iCloud. More recently, both Sweden and France are contemplating mandating back doors. Both initiatives are attempting to scare people into supporting back doors, which are—of course—are terrible idea. Also: “ A Feminist Argument Against Weakening Encryption.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 28, 2025
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.
Adam Shostack
MARCH 26, 2025
Grateful to introduce the Hackers' Almanack! I wrote the introduction for The DEF CON 32 Hackers Almanack ! Every year, thousands of hackers converge in Las Vegas for a joyous, crazy exploration of the edges of technology otherwise fondly called Hacker Summer Camp. They include many communities with different perspectives, all with a core commitment to hacking and exploration.
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Security Affairs
MARCH 25, 2025
A cyberattack on Ukraines national railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia disrupted online ticket services, causing long lines at Kyivs station. The Record Media first reported the news of a cyber attack on Ukraines national railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia that disrupted online ticket services, causing long lines at Kyivs station. The incident led to overcrowding and long delays as people were forced to buy physical tickets.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2025
The threat intel research used in this post was provided by Malwarebytes Senior Director of Research, Jrme Segura. DeepSeeks rising popularity has not only raised concerns and questions about privacy implications , but cybercriminals are also using it as a lure to trap unsuspecting Google searchers. Unfortunately, we are getting so used to sponsored Google search results being abused by criminals that we advise people not to click on them.
IT Security Guru
MARCH 26, 2025
The Gurus spoke to Robert Hann, VP of Technical Solutions at Entrust, about the future of IT and the challenges these developments pose to security teams and business leaders globally. What do you think will be the most significant changes in the IT industry over the next 5-10 years? I believe the three most influential and interconnected evolutions that will transform the IT industry throughout the next decade are AI, Robotics and Quantum Computing.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 24, 2025
Quantum computings ability to break todays encryption may still be years awaybut security leaders cant afford to wait. Forresters The Future of Quantum Security makes it clear: the transition to quantum-safe cryptography must start now. Related: Quantum standards come of age The real threat isnt just the eventual arrival of quantum decryptionits that nation-state actors are already stockpiling encrypted data in harvest now, decrypt later attacks.
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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.
Joseph Steinberg
MARCH 24, 2025
CyberSecurity Expert Joseph Steinberg will, once gain, deliver a talk for the Penn Club and Columbia Club. The following is the official description provided by the Penn Club of Steinbergs upcoming talk, which will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in New York City. Due to the popularity of the event in October, Joseph Steinberg, author of CyberSecurity for Dummies (the third edition of which hits bookstores on April 15), and a Columbia University lecturer on the subject, will be pr
Security Affairs
MARCH 28, 2025
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.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 25, 2025
Lasso today added an ability to autonomously simulate real-world cyberattacks against large language models (LLMs) to enable organizations to improve the security of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The post Lasso Adds Automated Red Teaming Capability to Test LLMs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2025
A new phishing campaign that uses the fake CAPTCHA websites we reported about recently is targeting hotel staff in a likely attempt to access customer data, according to research from ThreatDown. Here’s how it works: Cybercriminals send a fake Booking.com email to a hotels email address, asking them to confirm a booking. Dear Team, You have received a new booking.
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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.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 24, 2025
Paris, France, Mar. 24, 2025, CyberNewswire — Arsen , a leading cybersecurity company specializing in social engineering defense, today announced the full release of Conversational Phishing, a groundbreaking feature embedded in its phishing simulation platform. This AI-powered tool introduces dynamic, adaptive phishing conversations to train employees against evolving threats more effectively than ever before.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 27, 2025
NIST just released a comprehensive taxonomy of adversarial machine learning attacks and countermeasures.
Security Affairs
MARCH 25, 2025
Astral Foods, South Africas largest poultry producer, lost over $1M due to a cyberattack disrupting deliveries and impacting operations. Astral Foods is a South African integrated poultry producer and one of the country’s largest food companies. It specializes in poultry production, animal feed, and related agricultural operations. The company supplies chicken products to retail, wholesale, and fast-food markets in South Africa and neighboring countries.
SecureWorld News
MARCH 24, 2025
Microsoft announced a major expansion of its Security Copilot platform today, introducing a suite of AI agents designed to automate common security operations tasks and reduce the burden on cybersecurity professionals. The update also includes new protections for AI workloads across multi-cloud environments and tools to manage the risks of "shadow AI.
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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.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2025
Internet security expert and educator Troy Hunt disclosed this week that he had been hit by one of the oldestand most provenscams in the online world: A phishing attack. Through an automated attack disguised as a notice from Hunts chosen newsletter provider Mailchimp, scammers stole roughly 16,000 records belonging to current and past subscribers of Hunts blog.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 27, 2025
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.
IT Security Guru
MARCH 28, 2025
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.
Security Affairs
MARCH 26, 2025
Broadcom addressed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22230, in VMware Tools for Windows. Broadcom released security updates to address a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22230 (CVSS score 9.8), impacting VMware Tools for Windows. VMware Tools for Windows is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance and usability of virtual machines (VMs) running on VMware hypervisors like VMware Workstation, Fusion, and vSphere
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