Schneier on Security
MARCH 14, 2025
There is a new botnet that is infecting TP-Link routers: The botnet can lead to command injection which then makes remote code execution (RCE) possible so that the malware can spread itself across the internet automatically. This high severity security flaw (tracked as CVE-2023-1389 ) has also been used to spread other malware families as far back as April 2023 when it was used in the Mirai botnet malware attacks.
Krebs on Security
MARCH 14, 2025
A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed “ ClickFix ,” the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware.
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Malwarebytes
MARCH 14, 2025
Researchers found that most of the apps available on Apples App Store leak at least one hard-coded secret. The researchers looked at 156,000 iOS apps and discovered more than 815,000 hardcoded secrets, including very sensitive secrets like keys to cloud storage, various Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and even payment processors. The researchers noted how: The average app’s code exposes 5.2 secrets, and 71% of apps leak at least one secret.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Symantec threat researchers used OpenAI's Operator agent to carry out a phishing attack with little human intervention, illustrating the looming cybersecurity threat AI agents pose as they become more powerful. The agent learned how to write a malicious PowerShell script and wrote an email with the phishing lure, among other actions. The post Symantec Uses OpenAI Operator to Show Rising Threat of AI Agents appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
IT Security Guru
MARCH 14, 2025
WordPress is a great platform for building websites, but it is also a common target for hackers. Keeping your website safe is important to protect your data, visitors, and business. Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses experiencing cyber attacks in 2023. Using security plugins can help reduce risks and keep your site safe from threats and are essential for any wordpress site, and even more so if your site has personal customer data on it.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Organizations can adopt FinOps, a cloud financial management practice promoting shared accountability among engineering, finance and operations teams to balance innovation, security and cost efficiency. The post Savings and Security: The Dual Benefits of FinOps and the Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Data exfiltration has traditionally been the end goal among threat actors whether its for financial gain, political gain or to simply wreak havoc. The post Reading the Data Breach Tea Leaves: Preventing Data Exfiltration Before it Happens appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
MARCH 14, 2025
The US Justice Department announced that the LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S. The US Justice Department announced that one of the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev (51), has been extradited to the United States. The dual Russian-Israeli national was arrested in Israel in 2024 and faces charges related to his role in the ransomware operation The man is accused of being a LockBit ransomware developer from 2019 through at least February
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 14, 2025
A recent phishing campaign has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals after it impersonated Booking.com to deliver a suite of credential-stealing malware. First detected in December 2024 and persisting into early 2025, the threat targets hospitality organizations across North America, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. Using an insidious social engineering method called ClickFix, attackers manipulate users into unwittingly executing malicious commands, leading to extensive data theft and financ
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
The FCC is launching a new agency council to push back on Chinese-backed cyberthreats like Salt Typhoon by pushing telecoms to harden their defense, reduce their reliance on trade with foreign adversaries, and ensure continued U.S. leadership is key areas like AI, the IoT, quantum computing, and 5G and 6G networks. The post FCC Takes on China Threats with New National Security Council appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Heimadal Security
MARCH 14, 2025
If you’re looking for PDQ Deploy alternatives, you’re either aware of the products limitations or exploring your options. As one user puts it: While PDQ Deploy & Inventory consistently meets our needs, the primary driver for exploring alternative solutions was the requirement to manage remote endpoints beyond our on-premises network.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
APIs serve as essential links in todays digital infrastructure, enabling data sharing and application integration. However, their widespread use has made them prime targets for attackers. Hence, strict compliance with security regulations is not just optional; it is imperative for business success. The increasing frequency of data breaches and the sophistication of cyber threats highlight the pressing need for strong API security.
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
It's an AI privacy showdown. How much data does your favorite chatbot collect?
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Organizations need a seamless, application-focused security strategy that integrates network, identity and data protection into a unified approach. The post Strengthening Security in the Cloud Era Requires Network Visibility and Understanding appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Hacker News
MARCH 14, 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a malicious campaign targeting users of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository with bogus libraries masquerading as "time" related utilities, but harboring hidden functionality to steal sensitive data such as cloud access tokens. Software supply chain security firm ReversingLabs said it discovered two sets of packages totaling 20 of them.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Government cybersecurity and information security frameworks are a constant work in progress. Many different frameworks draw their requirements from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and one of the most important documents for cybersecurity is NIST Special Publication 800-171: Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations.
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
A tiling window manager can be a thing of efficient beauty, but with them can come a steep learning curve. Regolith Linux aims to lesson that curve and ease the transition.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Insight No. 1 We are frogs, falling asleep in security-debt stew Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt , with critical vulnerabilities festering for an average of 252 days before theyre fixed long enough to turn your tech stack into a hackers swamp. The old-guard application security tools like Static Application Security Testing (SAST) are failing spectacularly, proving as effective as a paper umbrella in a hurricane.
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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.
The Hacker News
MARCH 14, 2025
A 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is alleged to be a developer of the LockBit ransomware group has been extradited to the United States, nearly three months after he was formally charged in connection with the e-crime scheme. Rostislav Panev was previously arrested in Israel in August 2024.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Googles second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices have been facing a widespread outage for the past five days. An expired intermediate CA certificate is said to be the cause of the outage. Recently, users of Googles second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio ran into an unexpected problemtheir devices suddenly stopped working. Instead of streaming as usual, [] The post Google Second-Gen Chromecast and Audio Devices Hit By A Major OutageExpired Intermediate CA Certificate to Blame
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 14, 2025
The vulnerability allowed malicious code running inside the Web Content sandbox, an isolated environment for web processes designed to limit security risks, to impact other parts of the device.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Can cloud-native solutions revolutionize Non-Human Identities management? Effective Non-Human Identity management is vital. Often overlooked, these machine identities play a critical role. But can cloud-native solutions truly revolutionize this crucial aspect of cybersecurity? Understanding Non-Human Identities: Tokens and Passports Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are a type of machine identity, a unique identifier that ensures secure communication [] The post What cloud-native solutions support eff
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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.
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
If you're looking for a new Linux distribution, maybe it's time you tried a rolling release distribution. Here are my top five options.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Losing a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) can be a serious challenge for organizations relying on Kubernetes. SREs are crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of Kubernetes environments, ensuring that applications are easy to deploy and scale. If your organization finds itself in this situation due to layoffs or when SREs leave for a new opportunity, here are some steps you can take to keep your Kubernetes infrastructure running effectively, both in the immediate aftermath of the
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
I sat through a dozen AI panels at SXSW, and three dominant themes came up again and again. Here's what they mean for you.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Author/Presenter: Luke Weatherburn-Bird Our thanks to Bsides Exeter , and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely Bsides Exeter Conference content. All brought to you via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Exeter 2024 – Blue Track – DFIR – Digital Hostage: Navigating Ransomware Realities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your new setup and maximize your security settings.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2025
Author/Presenter: Chris Morgan Our thanks to Bsides Exeter , and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely Bsides Exeter Conference content. All brought to you via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Exeter 2024 – Blue Track – DFIR – Tracking TTP Changes Of SocGhoulish appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
MARCH 14, 2025
The smartwatch market is down, and the Apple Watch plays a major role in that decline.
The Hacker News
MARCH 14, 2025
The GSM Association (GSMA) has formally announced support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for securing messages sent via the Rich Communications Services (RCS) protocol, bringing much-needed security protections to cross-platform messages shared between Android and iOS platforms.
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