Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has been discovered in wpDiscuz, a widely used WordPress plugin with over 80,000 active installations.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The second bug fixed this month that is already seeing in-the-wild exploitation is CVE-2024-43451 , a spoofing flaw that could reveal Net-NTLMv2 hashes , which are used for authentication in Windows environments. Narang notes that CVE-2024-43451 is the third NTLM zero-day so far this year.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2025

Like the Buddy System in The Simpsons, SMS authentication was only foolproof if everything went right. The post The Buddy System: Why Google is Finally Killing SMS Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. But when both buddies could be compromised at the same time, the entire system was doomed to fail.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Stytch CTO Julianna Lamb explains why, when it comes to authentication, most organizations are going to be better off relying on a platform than trying to manage these processes at scale themselves. The post Julianna Lamb on Choosing Authentication Platforms Over DIY appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. Train Employees in Cybersecurity Best Practices Phishing awareness: Many cyberattacks begin with phishing emails.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resolution #1: Adopt a Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity to Combat AI-Driven Attacks Adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity that integrates advanced defence mechanisms with fundamental best practices to mitigate and combat AI-driven attacks. This will require expertise in cryptography, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The post Securing SMBs in a Cloud-Driven World: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Digital Hygiene Through Verified Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers are acutely aware that basic corporate account credentials present a significant vulnerability, increasing the stakes for SMBs in particular.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These vulnerabilities, ranging from authentication bypass to potential cross-site... The post Trio of Apache Tomcat Flaws Disclosed: Authentication Bypass, HTTP/2 Request Mix-Up, and XSS Flaw appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

While this might protect our mental bandwidth, and in some cases help us avoid hacking attempts via exhaustion tactics, it also has unintended consequenceswhen it comes to cybersecurity. While skepticism is healthy, excessive distrust can lead to the dismissal of genuine outreach or important instructionsundermining cybersecurity efforts.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 12, 2025

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to secure user accounts. The post How to Stop Threats that Bypass Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

This transformation comes with immense responsibility from our business, IT and especially cybersecurity professionals to keep data safe and their colleagues, friends and family members protected from fraud and intrusion of privacy. With AI evolving rapidly, what new cybersecurity challenges will IT professionals need to tackle?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. On the other hand, many believe that a foundational understanding of controls engineering is essential to being a competent OT cybersecurity engineer.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 5, 2025

A significant security vulnerability has been identified in BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) solution, posing a risk to The post BeyondTrust PRA Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0217) Enables Session Hijacking via Authentication Bypass appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

If you want a digital presence that will be around for the next ten years, scalability, growth, and digitization need to be tempered with a healthy dose of credential-centered cybersecurity. Zero Trust is a comprehensive security framework that fundamentally changes how organizations approach cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This made the need for strengthening cybersecurity so apparent to everyone that U.S. The best approach one can adopt is always having cybersecurity at the forefront of their mind whichever aspect of their business they approach. The intersection of localization and cybersecurity Now, how does localization affect cybersecurity?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aside from the obvious gap in accessing data and web-based resources, this shortfall also entails cybersecurity concerns. MFA is a double-edged sword While essential for secure access, multi-factor authentication (MFA) creates additional barriers for users with disabilities. It has distinct cybersecurity and privacy undertones.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Wojtasiak Mark Wojtasiak , VP of Research and Strategy, Vectra AI In the coming year, well see the initial excitement that surrounded AIs potential in cybersecurity start to give way due to a growing sense of disillusionment among security leaders. The SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule highlights transparency in governance.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From automating cybersecurity defenses to combatting adversarial AI threats, the report underscores both the power and pitfalls of AI-driven security.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 8, 2025

These reportedly included sensitive materials such as Oracle Cloud customer security keys, encrypted credentials, and LDAP authentication data. Oracle promptly denied the breach, […] The post Oracle Data Breach: Authenticity Confirmed Despite Denial appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The flaw, a zero-click pre-authentication root remote code execution (RCE),... The post 22,000 CyberPanel Servers Exposed: Zero-Click RCE Vulnerability Discovered, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Third, and most critically, is the issue of system control: These operators can alter core systems and authentication mechanisms while disabling the very tools designed to detect such changes. First, unauthorized access must be revoked and proper authentication protocols restored.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2025

CVE-2025-22230 is described as an "authentication bypass vulnerability" by Broadcom, allowing hackers to perform high-privilege operations without the necessary credentials.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S. As part of their fiduciary duties, boards play a key role in the oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SonicWall SMA100 Appliance flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a SonicWall SMA100 Appliance flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-20035 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. 17sv and earlier.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Veeam Backup and Replication vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Veeam Backup and Replication flaw CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score of 9.8) reads the advisory. concludes Sophos.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is a file read issue in PAN-OS, an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the “nobody” user. A week later, the cybersecurity vendor updated its bulletin to warn that it is being exploited in the wild.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Wordfence Security Wordfence Security is one of the most popular cybersecurity plugins for WordPress. Another feature is two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of protection when logging in. The post Best WordPress Plugins for Cybersecurity 2025 appeared first on IT Security Guru.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Expedition, Android, CyberPanel and Nostromo nhttpd bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The vulnerability is a privilege escalation issue in the Android Framework component. CVE-2024-43093 CVE-2024-43047″ reads the security bulletin published by Google.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A botnet of 130,000+ devices is attacking Microsoft 365 accounts via password-spraying, bypassing MFA by exploiting basic authentication. The attackers targeted accounts protected with basic authentication bypassing multi-factor authentication. The attackers used basic authentication methods. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of RESURGE malware, targeting a vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a Malware Analysis Report (MAR) on a new malware called RESURGE. In January, the U.S. reads the advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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