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Critical GitHub Attack

Schneier on Security

This is serious : A sophisticated cascading supply chain attack has compromised multiple GitHub Actions, exposing critical CI/CD secrets across tens of thousands of repositories. The attack, which originally targeted the widely used tj-actions/changed-files utility, is now believed to have originated from an earlier breach of the reviewdog/action-setup@v1 GitHub Action, according to a report. […] CISA confirmed the vulnerability has been patched in version 46.0.1.

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Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

Krebs on Security

Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on a custom Android app to relay tap-to-pay transactions from mobile devices located in China.

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Zero-day broker Operation Zero offers up to $4 million for Telegram exploits

Security Affairs

Russian zero-day broker Operation Zero is looking for exploits for the popular messaging app Telegram, offering up to $4 million for them. Operation Zero, a Russian zero-day broker, is offering up to $4 million for Telegram exploits, the news was first reported by Tech Crunch. The Russian firm seeks up to $500K for one-click RCE, $1.5M for zero-click RCE, and $4M for a full-chain exploit that could allow full device compromise.

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Security Researcher Comments on HIPAA Security Rule

Adam Shostack

A group of us have urged HHS to require better handling of security reports A group of us have urged HHS to require that health care providers to act on (and facilitate reporting of) security issues by good faith cybersecurity researchers. The core of what we recommend is that HHS should require cooperation with Good Faith researchers. All regulated entities should be required to enable people to report security issues in a way thats easy to discover and aligned with standards.

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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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SHARED INTEL Q&A: Forrester highlights why companies need to strive for ‘cryptoagility’– today

The Last Watchdog

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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Amazon disables option to store Echo voice recordings on your device

Malwarebytes

Amazon has announced its Echo devices will no longer have the option to store and process requests on the device itself, meaning your voice recordings will now be sent to the cloud for processing. In an email sent to customers, Amazon explained that the feature “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” will no longer be available beginning March 28, 2025.

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U.S. CISA adds Fortinet FortiOS/FortiProxy and GitHub Action flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Fortinet FortiOS/FortiProxyand GitHub Actionflaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2025-24472 Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2025-30066 tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability In Fe

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Exploring Insider Threats with Cyber Sisters

Javvad Malik

I had the honour of being invited as the first guest on a new podcast hosted by the wonderful Lisa Forte , and Sarah Armstrong Smith where we got to sit down and talk about insider threats. Well, more specifically, around the story where a fake North Korean IT worker tried to get hired at KnowBe4 and how that was discovered and then we discussed some of the wider implications around that.

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News alert: Knocknoc raises seed funding to scale its just-in-time network access control technology

The Last Watchdog

Sydney, Australia, Mar. 19, 2025, CyberNewswire — Sydney-based cybersecurity software company Knocknoc has raised a seed round from US-based venture capital firm Decibel Partners with support from CoAct and SomethingReal. The funding will support go-to-market, new staff, customer onboarding and product development. The company has appointed Adam Pointon as Chief Executive Officer.

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Joseph Steinberg To Speak Again At Penn Club & Columbia Club About CyberSecurity

Joseph Steinberg

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

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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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AMOS and Lumma stealers actively spread to Reddit users

Malwarebytes

We were alerted to Mac and Windows stealers currently distributed via Reddit posts targeting users engaging in cryptocurrency trading. One of the common lures is a cracked software version of the popular trading platform TradingView. The crooks are posting links to both Windows and Mac installers which have been laced with Lumma Stealer and Atomic Stealer (AMOS) respectively.

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ChatGPT SSRF bug quickly becomes a favorite attack vector

Security Affairs

Threat actors exploit a server-side request forgery (SSRF) flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-27564, in ChatGPT, to target US financial and government organizations. Cybersecurity firm Veriti reports that threat actors are exploiting a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27564 (CVSS score of 6.5), in ChatGPT to target financial and government organizations in the US.

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China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows Security Flaw

Security Boulevard

Amost a dozen state-sponsored threat groups from Russia, China, and North Korea have been exploiting a security flaw in WIndows in attacks on governments and critical infrastructure that date back to 2017. According to Trend Micro's VDI unit, Microsoft has no plans to patch the vulnerability. The post China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows Security Flaw appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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News alert: SquareX’s “Year of Browser Bugs” project exposes critical cybersecurity blind spots

The Last Watchdog

Palo Alto, Calif., Mar. 18, 2025, CyberNewswire — SquareX , a pioneer in Browser Detection and Response (BDR) space, announced the launch of the “Year of Browser Bugs” (YOBB) project today, a year-long initiative to draw attention to the lack of security research and rigor in what remains one of the most understudied attack vectors – the browser.

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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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Nation-State Hackers Exploit Windows Shortcut Zero-Day Vulnerability

SecureWorld News

A newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability is actively being exploited by nation-state threat actors, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. The vulnerability, tracked as ZDI-CAN-25373, allows attackers to execute hidden malicious commands via specially crafted Windows shortcut (.lnk) files.

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NCSC Releases Post-Quantum Cryptography Timeline

Schneier on Security

The UK’s National Computer Security Center (part of GCHQ) released a timeline —also see their blog post —for migration to quantum-computer-resistant cryptography. It even made The Guardian.

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Astral Foods, South Africa’s largest poultry producer, lost over $1M due to a cyberattack

Security Affairs

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.

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Massive Oracle Cloud Breach: 6M Records Exposed, 140k+ Tenants Risked

eSecurity Planet

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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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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News alert: Arsen’s rolls out AI-powered phishing tests to improve social engineering resilience

The Last Watchdog

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.

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Sperm bank breach deposits data into hands of cybercriminals

Malwarebytes

Sperm donor giant California Cryobank has announced it has suffered a data breach that exposed customers’ personal information. California Cryobank (CCB) is a sperm donation and cryopreservation firm and one of the US top sperm banks. As such, it services all US states and over 30 countries worldwide. The data breach notification states that the breach occurred on April 20, 2024 and CCB discovered it on October 4, 2024.

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More Countries are Demanding Back-Doors to Encrypted Apps

Schneier on Security

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.

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CERT-UA warns of cyber espionage against the Ukrainian defense industry using Dark Crystal RAT

Security Affairs

CERT-UA warns of a cyber campaign using Dark Crystal RAT to target Ukraine’s defense sector, including defense industry employees and Defense Forces members. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign targeting employees of defense-industrial complex enterprises and representatives of the Defense Forces of Ukraine with Dark Crystal RAT.

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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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Google's $32 Billion Bet on Cybersecurity: What Wiz Acquisition Means

SecureWorld News

In a move that shakes up the cybersecurity business landscape, Google has announced its largest acquisition to date: a $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security startup. This deal underscores Google's increasing investment in security solutions as it looks to bolster its Google Cloud offerings and better compete in the multi-cloud security space.

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News alert: SecPod launches ‘Saner Cloud’ — CNAPP platform for real-time, automated security

The Last Watchdog

Bengaluru, India, Mar. 19, 2025, CyberNewswire — SecPod, a global cybersecurity provider, has announced the General Availability of Saner Cloud , a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform designed to provide automated remediation and workload security across multi-cloud environments. Unlike conventional security solutions that focus primarily on detection, Saner Cloud integrates security using AI-driven automation to remediate threats in real-time.

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The “free money” trap: How scammers exploit financial anxiety 

Malwarebytes

With financial stress at an all-time high, and many Americans grappling with confusion about social security, Medicaid, and Medicare, people are desperately seeking relief. Scammers know this all too well and have tailored their tactics to exploit these fears, preying on vulnerable individuals with promises of “free money.” Whether it’s a so-called “subsidy program,” a “government grant,” or a “relief card,” these scams all share the same und

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends for Web Developers in 2025

SecureBlitz

In this post, we will show you the top cybersecurity trends every web developer should expect in 2024. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the threats posed by cybercriminals. As web developers, staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. In 2024, we can expect […] The post Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends for Web Developers in 2025 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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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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New StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to avoid detection

Security Affairs

Microsoft discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed StilachiRAT, that uses sophisticated techniques to avoid detection. In November 2024, Microsoft researchers discovered StilachiRAT, a sophisticated remote access trojan (RAT) designed for stealth, persistence, and data theft. Analysis of its WWStartupCtrl64.dll module revealed that the malware supports sophisticated functionalities to steal credentials from browsers, digital wallet data, clipboard content, and system information.

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Infostealers Fuel 2.1B Credentials and 23M Host Infections

eSecurity Planet

Cybercriminal activity is reaching unprecedented levels, with 2024 witnessing a dramatic surge in malware-fueled attacks that have left organizations scrambling to safeguard their data. A recent report from Flashpoint paints a stark picture of a threat landscape defined by infostealers, credential theft, and escalating vulnerabilities, urging organizations to strengthen their defenses against these relentless adversaries.

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News alert: INE Security spotlights healthcare companies facing rising exposure to costly breaches

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Mar. 24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. In recognition of National Physicians Week 2025, the company is drawing attention to new industry data showing a sharp rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and clinicsincidents that have cost the healthcare sector millions and posed significant risks to patient

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The Future of Enterprise Security: AI-powered Lateral Defense in a Dynamic Threat Landscape

Security Boulevard

Attackers increasingly leverage AI-powered exploitation and can quickly identify vulnerable systems, infiltrate networks unnoticed and move laterally to compromise critical assets. The post The Future of Enterprise Security: AI-powered Lateral Defense in a Dynamic Threat Landscape 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!