Krebs on Security

JANUARY 16, 2025

Those who fall for the scam are asked to provide payment card data, and eventually will be asked to supply a one-time password sent via SMS or a mobile authentication app. 10, 2025 by a China-based SMS phishing service called “Lighthouse.” Reports of similar SMS phishing attacks against customers of other U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a kernel zero-day flaw exploited in the wild. The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-53104 , which is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. ” reads the advisory.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Google's cloud division has announced that it will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users by the end of 2025 as part of its efforts to improve account security. "We

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 19, 2025

The State of Digital Trust in 2025 - Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility madhav Thu, 03/20/2025 - 04:52 Trust remains the cornerstone of digital interactions, yet its foundations are increasingly fragile in an era of sophisticated cyber threats and evolving consumer expectations.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

Monitor your accounts. Check your accounts periodically for unexpected changes and notifications of suspicious login attempts. Use a different password for every online account. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. Of those malicious apps, 5,200 could subvert one of the strongest security practices available today, called multifactor authentication, by prying into basic text messages sent to a device.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Together for a Better Internet: Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025 andrew.gertz@t Tue, 02/11/2025 - 14:57 At a time when technology is integral to our lives, Safer Internet Day (SID) has never been more relevant. By holding platforms to account and mandating guardrails, the DSA aims to make the internet a safer place.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The operation, which took place on January 29, 2025, comes after years of illicit activity dating back to at least 2020, during which victimsprimarily in the United Statessuffered losses exceeding $3 million. Implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) allows organizations to monitor and secure their most sensitive, critical accounts."

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 - 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. Multi-factor Authentication : Clear definitions to enhance security when accessing sensitive systems. What is HIPAA? HIPAA is not a static regulation.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

GitLab addressed two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The company addressed nine vulnerabilities, including the two critical ruby-saml authentication bypass issues respectively tracked as CVE-2025-25291 and CVE-2025-25292. GitLab CE/EE versions 17.7.7,

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

A new set of 2025 HIPAA security updates are on the horizon, bringing significant changes that aim to bolster the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Published in early January, the 2025 HIPAA Security Amendments are set to significantly enhance the protection of ePHI.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 - 15 FEB 2025. The more accounts you have, the bigger your attack surface and potential exposure to data breaches. Tips for finding old accounts. CVE-2025-21418. CVE-2025-21391. CVE-2025-21194.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2025

11, 2025, CyberNewswire — GitGuardian , the security leader behind GitHub’s most installed application, today released its comprehensive “2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report,” revealing a widespread and persistent security crisis that threatens organizations of all sizes. Boston, Mass.,

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

CVE-2022-40684: The vulnerability that was exploited in a 2025 breach by the Belsen_Group gang, which gave attackers super-admin access (complete administrative control) to VPN infrastructure and enabled automated attacks at an unprecedented scale. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Balonis Frank Balonis , CISO, Kiteworks By 2025, 75% of the global population will be protected under privacy laws, including U.S. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software. state privacy laws are reshaping compliance.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

CVE-2024-40891 is very similar to CVE-2024-40890 ( observed authentication attempts , observed command injection attempts ), with the main difference being that the former is telnet-based while the latter is HTTP-based. CVE-2025-21391 is a Windows Storage privilege escalation flaw exploited in the wild. 4)C0_20170615.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

Although Hudson Rock flagged the credentials years ago, Samsung reportedly failed to rotate or secure them, allowing the hacker to access the system years later, in 2025, and release the data. Identity theft and account takeover: By impersonating customers using leaked support tickets, hackers can gain unauthorized access to accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

4, 2025, CyberNewswire — SpyClouds Identity Threat Protection solutions spearhead a holistic identity approach to security, illuminating correlated hidden identity exposures and facilitating fast, automated remediation. Austin, TX, Feb.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire — From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Palo Alto, Calif., Critically, attackers can also gain access to all shared drives, including those shared by colleagues, customers and other third parties.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. Passwordless authentication.

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Zero Day

APRIL 1, 2025

Want to avoid having your online accounts hacked? Two-factor authentication is a crucial security measure that requires an extra step for signing in to high-value services. Here's how to set up 2FA and which accounts to focus on.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These new features will be available to the Windows Insider Program community sometime in early 2025. Users will be given standard user accounts by default. As a result, Microsoft is investing in advanced identity protection technologies to safeguard user accounts and prevent phishing attacks and unauthorized access.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Google has recently announced that it plans to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all Cloud accounts by the end of 2025. Google argues that MFA strengthens security without sacrificing a smooth and convenient online experience.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, the zero-day flaw CVE-2024-53104 which is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. An authenticated local attacker could exploit the flaw to elevate privileges in low-complexity attacks. CISA orders federal agencies to fix this vulnerability byFebruary 26, 2025.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 28, 2025

A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the Deepin desktop environment’s dde-api-proxy service, earning the designation CVE-2025-23222 The post Authentication Bypass in Deepin D-Bus Proxy Service (CVE-2025-23222): A Critical Design Flaw Exposed appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The infostealer has been around since mid-2024 (as a beta test), but its only really taken off in 2025. With the capture of usernames and passwords from web browsers, attackers can access your accounts, including email, social media, and financial services.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2025

30, 2025, CyberNewswire — Browser extensions have been under the spotlight in enterprise security news recently due to the wave of OAuth attacks on Chrome extension developers and data exfiltration attacks. The extension then silently authenticates the victim into a Chrome profile managed by the attackers Google Workspace.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2025

Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 - 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The 49-page report, " Google Cloud AI Business Trends 2025 ," confirms that AI is becoming an essential tool for both cybersecurity teams and malicious actors. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be enhanced with AI-driven behavioral analysis to detect fraudulent activity.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This letter will also include details about free access to 12 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian for which you must enrol by June 30, 2025. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Take your time.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

Its easy-to-use UI, two-factor authentication, remote VPN, and powerful web traffic rules ensure full network security. Demos and the availability of a technical account manager for businesses wanting that extra support also factored into their scores. The XGS Series is ideal for small security teams.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

First detected in December 2024 and persisting into early 2025, the threat targets hospitality organizations across North America, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. Heres what comes next: These emails lure victims with urgent requests, from resolving guest review issues to verifying account information.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2025

Microsoft patched 56 CVEs in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday release, with six rated critical, and 50 rated as important. Important CVE-2025-26633 | Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2025-26633 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Go Beyond FIDO Standards: Best Practices When Deploying FIDO Security Keys in Enterprise madhav Thu, 02/20/2025 - 06:22 Initially designed for the consumer market, the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) standard aims to replace passwords with more secure authentication methods for online services. While recent versions, like FIDO2.1,

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 22, 2025

HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA madhav Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:25 Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Stronger Regulations Matter A data breach involving personal health information isnt just about stolen filesits a gut punch to trust and a serious shake-up to peoples lives.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

The threat actor then exploits this data to hijack personal messaging accounts, impersonate account owners to request money transfers from the victims’ contacts, and compromise accounts with other services. Tria Stealer exfiltrates the data by sending it to various Telegram bots using the Telegram API for communication.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If its current trajectory continues, we predict it could claim the top spot as the most active ransomware group in 2025. The most notable observation was the sheer volume of activity on BlackLocks RAMP account. BlackLocks rise has been both swift and strategic, targeting organizations across a wide range of sectors and geographies.

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