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DOGE as a National Cyberattack

Schneier on Security

In the span of just weeks, the US government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history—not through a sophisticated cyberattack or an act of foreign espionage, but through official orders by a billionaire with a poorly defined government role. And the implications for national security are profound. First, it was reported that people associated with the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had accessed the US Treasury computer syst

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Nearly a Year Later, Mozilla is Still Promoting OneRep

Krebs on Security

In mid-March 2024, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the founder of the personal data removal service Onerep also founded dozens of people-search companies. Shortly after that investigation was published, Mozilla said it would stop bundling Onerep with the Firefox browser and wind down its partnership with the company. But nearly a year later, Mozilla is still promoting it to Firefox users.

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China-linked APTs’ tool employed in RA World Ransomware attack

Security Affairs

A November 2024 RA World ransomware attack on an Asian software firm used a tool linked to China-linked threat actors. Broadcom researchers reported that threat actors behind an RA World ransomware attack against an Asian software and services firm employed a tool that was explosively associated in the past with China-linked APT groups. “Tools that are usually associated with China-based espionage actors were recently deployed in an attack involving the RA World ransomware against an Asian

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How AI was used in an advanced phishing campaign targeting Gmail users

Malwarebytes

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. At the time, FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp said: Attackers are leveraging AI to craft highly convincing voice or video messages and emails to enable fraud schemes against individuals and businesses alike. These sophisticated tactics can result in devastating financial losses, reputational damage, and compromise of sensitive data.

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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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Russia-linked APT Seashell Blizzard is behind the long running global access operation BadPilot campaign

Security Affairs

A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard APT group (aka Sandworm) ran a global multi-year initial access operation called BadPilot. Microsoft shared findings on research on a subgroup of the Russia-linked APT group Seashell Blizzard behind the global BadPilot campaign, which compromises infrastructure to support Russian cyber operations. Seashell Blizzard (aka Sandworm , BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU

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Sophos Sheds 6% of Employees After Closing Secureworks Deal

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity firm Sophos closed its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks earlier this month and soon after cut 6% of the combined company's workforce, with many of job losses related to either overlapping positions created by the deal or roles that were no longer needed after Secureworks delisted as a public company. The post Sophos Sheds 6% of Employees After Closing Secureworks Deal appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Palo Alto Networks Unifies Cloud Security Portfolio

Security Boulevard

Palo Alto Networks today updated its Cortex Cloud platform to integrate the companys cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) known as Prisma Cloud into a platform that provides a wider range of cloud security capabilities. The post Palo Alto Networks Unifies Cloud Security Portfolio appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Understanding the Deepfake Threat

SecureWorld News

Deepfakes involve AI-generated synthetic media that convincingly mimics real individuals' voices and faces. While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. According to a 2023 study by Sumsub , deepfake fraud attempts increased by 704% between 2022 and 2023.

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Defending against Identity-Based Threats using the Shared Signals Framework

Duo's Security Blog

For the past few years, weve observed an increase in identity-based attacks across all sectors. To illustrate the point, last quarter our own Cisco Talos team saw a surge in password-spraying attacks. In one of their documented cases, an organization reported that 13 million authentication attempts were made in 24 hours against known accounts. In the case of password spray, looking for startling increase in authentication traffic can be vital.

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How Much Time Does it Take for Hackers to Crack My Password?

Tech Republic Security

Hackers can crack weak passwords in seconds, while strong ones may take years. Learn about the time to crack your password and boost security.

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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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CVE-2025-1240: WinZip Vulnerability Opens Door to Remote Code Execution

Penetration Testing

A concerning vulnerability has been discovered in WinZip, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected The post CVE-2025-1240: WinZip Vulnerability Opens Door to Remote Code Execution appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Are we losing our critical thinking skills to AI? New Microsoft study raises red flags

Zero Day

As more workplaces embrace emerging technology, research warns that prolonged use of AI can erode our cognitive abilities.

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PostgreSQL Vulnerability Exploited Alongside BeyondTrust Zero-Day in Targeted Attacks

The Hacker News

Threat actors who were behind the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products in December 2024 likely also exploited a previously unknown SQL injection flaw in PostgreSQL, according to findings from Rapid7. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-1094 (CVSS score: 8.1), affects the PostgreSQL interactive tool psql.

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From Reactive to Predictive: Building Cyber Resilience for 2025

Security Boulevard

When youre resilient to something, you dont just endure; you adapt, recover, and emerge stronger. This idea is what should motivate companies to focus more on cyber resilience. Its not enough to simply weather the storm of a cyberattack; true resilience means predicting the storms arrival, minimizing its impact, and ensuring business operations bounce back with little disruption.

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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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Palo Alto Networks Patches Authentication Bypass Exploit in PAN-OS Software

The Hacker News

Palo Alto Networks has addressed a high-severity security flaw in its PAN-OS software that could result in an authentication bypass. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, carries a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10.0. The score, however, drops to 5.1 if access to the management interface is restricted to a jump box.

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Application Detection and Response (ADR) Gives the SOC Deep Visibility into the Application Layer | Contrast Security

Security Boulevard

The life of a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is often compared to navigating a vast and dangerous ocean. While tools like Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) provide visibility into many attack vectors, a critical blindspot remains: the application layer.

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Hackers Use CAPTCHA Trick on Webflow CDN PDFs to Bypass Security Scanners

The Hacker News

A widespread phishing campaign has been observed leveraging bogus PDF documents hosted on the Webflow content delivery network (CDN) with an aim to steal credit card information and commit financial fraud.

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You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for free

Zero Day

The differences between ChatGPT's Advanced Voice, Google's Gemini Live, and Microsoft's Copilot Voice are narrowing.

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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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FINALDRAFT Malware Exploits Microsoft Graph API for Espionage on Windows and Linux

The Hacker News

Threat hunters have shed light on a new campaign targeting the foreign ministry of an unnamed South American nation with bespoke malware capable of granting remote access to infected hosts. The activity, detected in November 2024, has been attributed by Elastic Security Labs to a threat cluster it tracks as REF7707.

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How to create a Windows recovery drive in 4 easy steps - before it's too late

Zero Day

If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.

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AI and Security - A New Puzzle to Figure Out

The Hacker News

AI is everywhere now, transforming how businesses operate and how users engage with apps, devices, and services. A lot of applications now have some Artificial Intelligence inside, whether supporting a chat interface, intelligently analyzing data or matching user preferences.

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This $160 Samsung Galaxy Watch deal is hard to beat - especially for all the features you get

Zero Day

Samsung's Galaxy Watch FE is a great entry point into smartwatches, and the base model is available for $40 off.

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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!

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RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Links to Chinese Espionage Toolset

The Hacker News

An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups, raising the possibility that the threat actor may be moonlighting as a ransomware player in an individual capacity.

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I brought my aging PC back to life with this lightweight Linux OS - and it's easy to use

Zero Day

If your PC can't upgrade to Windows 11, switching to Linux can extend its life past 2025. WattOS is one of the best options I've tested.

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North Korean APT43 Uses PowerShell and Dropbox in Targeted South Korea Cyberattacks

The Hacker News

A nation-state threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to an ongoing campaign targeting South Korean business, government, and cryptocurrency sectors.

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The end of data silos? How SAP is redefining enterprise AI with Joule and Databricks

Zero Day

SAP's new AI-driven data platform integrates SAP and non-SAP data, breaks silos, and enables next-gen automation with Joule AI agents. Is your business ready?

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Palo Alto Firewall Flaw (CVE-2025-0108): Active Exploits in the Wild, PoC Released

Penetration Testing

Palo Alto Networks has addressed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) in the management web interface of its The post Palo Alto Firewall Flaw (CVE-2025-0108): Active Exploits in the Wild, PoC Released appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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How I feed my files to a local AI for better, more relevant responses

Zero Day

Msty is one of the best apps for interacting with the Ollama local AI tool and it contains a feature you'll want to use to help provide contextuality to its responses.

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Lazarus Group’s Infostealer Malware Targets Developers in New Espionage Campaigns

Penetration Testing

North Koreas infamous Lazarus Group is back in the spotlight, this time deploying a sophisticated infostealer malware campaign The post Lazarus Groups Infostealer Malware Targets Developers in New Espionage Campaigns appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Apple has a humanoid robot in the works, according to a report

Zero Day

iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and robots?

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!