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Device Code Phishing

Schneier on Security

This isn’t new, but it’s increasingly popular : The technique is known as device code phishing. It exploits “device code flow,” a form of authentication formalized in the industry-wide OAuth standard. Authentication through device code flow is designed for logging printers, smart TVs, and similar devices into accounts. These devices typically don’t support browsers, making it difficult to sign in using more standard forms of authentication, such as entering user nam

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OpenSSH bugs allows Man-in-the-Middle and DoS Attacks

Security Affairs

Two OpenSSH vulnerabilities could allow machine-in-the-middle (MitM) and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks under certain conditions. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered two vulnerabilities in OpenSSH. The first, tracked as CVE-2025-26465 (CVSS score: 6.8) can be exploited by an attacker to conduct an active machine-in-the-middle attack on the OpenSSH client when the VerifyHostKeyDNS option is enabled.

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CVE-2025-21420: Windows Disk Cleanup Tool Flaw Exploited to Gain SYSTEM Privileges, PoC Released

Penetration Testing

A vulnerability in the Windows Disk Cleanup Tool (cleanmgr.exe) has been patched by Microsoft as part of its The post CVE-2025-21420: Windows Disk Cleanup Tool Flaw Exploited to Gain SYSTEM Privileges, PoC Released appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users

Malwarebytes

In the ongoing saga that is Googles struggle to replace tracking cookies, we have entered a new phase.But whether thats good news is another matter. For years, Google has been saying it will phase out the third-party tracking cookies that power much of its advertising business online, proposing new ideas that would allegedly preserve user privacy while still providing businesses with steady revenue streams.

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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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Palo Alto Networks warns that CVE-2025-0111 flaw is actively exploited in attacks

Security Affairs

Palo Alto Networks warns that the vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is actively exploited with two other flaws to compromise PAN-OS firewalls. Palo Alto Networks warns that threat actors are chaining the vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 with two other vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-0108 with CVE-2024-9474 , to compromise PAN-OS firewalls. 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

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. These are the dangers of info stealers, which have long plagued Windows devices but, in the past two years, have become a serious threat for Mac owners.

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From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025

Security Boulevard

Challenging the status quo and advocates for inside-out security, placing data at the heart of the strategy from the very beginning, rather than securing it last. The post From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Russia-linked APTs target Signal messenger

Security Affairs

Russia-linked threat actors exploit Signal ‘s “linked devices” feature to hijack accounts, per Google Threat Intelligence Group. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) researchers warn of multiple Russia-linked threat actors targeting Signal Messenger accounts used by individuals of interest to Russian intelligence. The experts speculate that the tactics, techniques, and procedures used to target Signal will be prevalent in the near term, and they will be also employed in regi

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CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware

Security Boulevard

Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) now accounts for 57% of all cyberthreats, marking a 17% increase from the first half of 2024, according to Darktraces Annual Threat Report. The post CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Go Beyond FIDO Standards: Best Practices When Deploying FIDO Security Keys in Enterprise

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

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, have begun to address enterprise needs, significant gaps remain that organizations must address to simplify, accelerate, and secure their deployment.

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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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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns

Security Boulevard

Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. The post Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes introduces native ARM support for Windows devices 

Malwarebytes

For the last four years, Malwarebytes has been protecting ARM-based machines running on Apples M-series processors. Now, weve expanded our protection range to include ARM-based Windows machines such as Copilot+ PCs, including Microsoft Surface Pro, Lenovo Yoga Slim and ThinkPad, and Dell Inspiron, among others. ARM-based chips offer advantages such as improved performance, longer battery life, lower costs, and advanced features like on-device AI processing.

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Fortinet Extends Scope and Reach of SOC Platform

Security Boulevard

Fortinet today expanded the scope of its platform for security operations center (SOC) teams to add generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, along with additional integrations with third-party platforms and other Fortinet services. The post Fortinet Extends Scope and Reach of SOC Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains Including SharePoint & Zoom Docs

Tech Republic Security

The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4 million phishing emails last year.

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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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Venture capital firm Insight Partners discloses security breach

Security Affairs

Venture capital firm Insight Partners suffered a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to its information systems. A cyber attack hit venture capital firm Insight Partners, threat actors gained unauthorized access to its information systems. Venture Capital (VC) is a form of private equity financing provided by firms or funds to startup, early-stage, and emerging companies, that have been deemed to have high growth potential or that have demonstrated high growth in terms of number of employe

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Salt Typhoon Expands Espionage Campaign, Targets Cisco Routers

SecureWorld News

Chinese cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon has made headlines in the last year, breaching major U.S. telecommunications providers , including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. Now, new research from Recorded Future's Insikt Group reveals that Salt Typhoon remains active and has expanded its campaign, compromising additional telecom networks across the globe between December 2024 and January 2025.

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DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency

WIRED Threat Level

DOGE technologists Edward Coristinethe 19-year-old known online as Big Ballsand Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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MSPs weigh in: Key SOAR benefits driving MDR success

Webroot

OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). One technology area it explored was security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)the workhorse behind automating security workflows. The survey revealed several key benefits of SOAR in MDR, highlighting how it can help MSPs and SMBs improve incident response, reduce alert fatigue, and deliver round-the-clock security.

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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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How to run DeepSeek AI locally to protect your privacy - 2 easy ways

Zero Day

If you're curious about DeepSeek but reluctant to try it because of privacy issues, this is the solution for you.

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Hackers Exploit Signal's Linked Devices Feature to Hijack Accounts via Malicious QR Codes

The Hacker News

Multiple Russia-aligned threat actors have been observed targeting individuals of interest via the privacy-focused messaging app Signal to gain unauthorized access to their accounts.

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Blink and They’re In: How Rapid Phishing Attacks Exploit Weaknesses

Digital Shadows

Key Findings ReliaQuest recently responded to a manufacturing sector breach involving phishing and data exfiltration. In this case, attackers achieved a breakout time of just 48 minutes the critical window between initial access and lateral movement when the potential for damage skyrockets. This figure aligns with the 2024 average and a marks 22% faster speed compared to 2023.

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Citrix Releases Security Fix for NetScaler Console Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Hacker News

Citrix has released security updates for a high-severity security flaw impacting NetScaler Console (formerly NetScaler ADM) and NetScaler Agent that could lead to privilege escalation under certain conditions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12284, has been given a CVSS v4 score of 8.8 out of a maximum of 10.

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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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Yikes: Jailbroken Grok 3 can be made to say and reveal just about anything

Zero Day

A red team got xAI's latest model to reveal its system prompt, provide instructions for making a bomb, and worse. Much worse.

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Trojanized Game Installers Deploy Cryptocurrency Miner in Large-Scale StaryDobry Attack

The Hacker News

Users who are on the lookout for popular games were lured into downloading trojanized installers that led to the deployment of a cryptocurrency miner on compromised Windows hosts. The large-scale activity has been codenamed StaryDobry by Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which first detected it on December 31, 2024. It lasted for a month.

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US AI Safety Institute will be 'gutted,' Axios reports

Zero Day

Sources at NIST are preparing for mass firings that would severely undermine the AI regulator. Here's what that means.

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Microsoft Patches Actively Exploited Power Pages Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Hacker News

Microsoft has released security updates to address two Critical-rated flaws impacting Bing and Power Pages, including one that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2025-21355 (CVSS score: 8.6) - Microsoft Bing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2025-24989 (CVSS score: 8.

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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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What is Perplexity Deep Research, and how do you use it?

Zero Day

Need an expert on a hot topic today? Perplexity promises its Perplexity Deep Research can deliver the information you need. Does it? Let's find out.

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New Snake Keylogger Variant Leverages AutoIt Scripting to Evade Detection

The Hacker News

A new variant of the Snake Keylogger malware is being used to actively target Windows users located in China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said the new version of the malware has been behind over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide since the start of the year.

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Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment

Trend Micro

In this blog entry, we discuss how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. Attackers deploy the malware by exploiting weak passwords and bypassing multi-factor authentication.

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The cheap keychain tool I never leave home without - and why I love it

Zero Day

This tool is an absolute workhorse, perfect for opening everything from letters and boxes to electronic gadgets. And it lasts.

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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!