Wed.Mar 19, 2025

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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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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: 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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California Cryobank, the largest US sperm bank, disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

California Cryobank, the largest US sperm bank, suffered a data breach exposing customer information. California Cryobank (CCB) is the largest sperm bank in the U.S., providing frozen donor sperm and reproductive services, including egg and embryo storage. It operates in all 50 states and over 30 countries worldwide, helping individuals and couples with fertility treatments.

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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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News alert: SpyCloud study shows Darknet identity exploitation arising to become a primary cyber risk

The Last Watchdog

Austin, TX, Ma. 19, 2025, CyberNewswire — The average corporate user now has 146 stolen records linked to their identity, an average 12x increase from previous estimates, reflecting a surge in holistic identity exposures. SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today.

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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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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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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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HP Intros Printers with Protection Against Quantum Cyberattacks

Security Boulevard

HP this week introduced new HP printers that include protections against cyberthreats posed by future quantum computers, which could arrive earlier than expected thanks to recent developments. With the new printers, HP also is addressing connected devices that often are overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity. The post HP Intros Printers with Protection Against Quantum Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Arcane stealer: We want all your data

SecureList

At the end of 2024, we discovered a new stealer distributed via YouTube videos promoting game cheats. What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects. It grabs account information from VPN and gaming clients, and all kinds of network utilities like ngrok, Playit, Cyberduck, FileZilla and DynDNS. The stealer was named Arcane, not to be confused with the well-known Arcane Stealer V.

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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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HUMAN Security Applies AI to Combatting Malicious Bots

Security Boulevard

HUMAN Security this week revealed it is applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data modeling to bot management as part of an effort to provide cybersecurity teams more granular insights into the origins of cyberattacks. The post HUMAN Security Applies AI to Combatting Malicious Bots appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Things We Think and Do Not Say: The Future of Our Beacon Object Files (BOFs)

NetSpi Technical

Whilst this isn’t a manifesto in true Jerry Maguire style, this blog post sets out a new BOF PE design in hopes that C2 vendors would consider implementing. Beacon Object File (BOF) support has been at the cornerstone of capability for any modern C2 platform since its inception by Cobalt Strike 4.1 back in 2020. It was a major step forward towards integrating a modular and extensible design whilst still being able to interact with the C2 platform itself via the Beacon API.

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PoC Released: Windows Explorer CVE-2025-24071 Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Hashes

Penetration Testing

A security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24071, has been discovered that allows for the leakage of NTLM hashes when The post PoC Released: Windows Explorer CVE-2025-24071 Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Hashes appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Advanced Cybersecurity for the Modern Enterprise

Security Boulevard

Todays enterprises face an unprecedented cybersecurity challenge. The digital transformation that drives business innovation also exponentially expands the attack surface. Sophisticated threat actors deploy advanced techniques including AI-powered attacks, zero-day exploits, and complex supply chain compromises. Traditional security approaches characterized by siloed tools, manual processes, and reactive posturescan no longer adequately protect enterprise assets.

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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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TechRepublic EXCLUSIVE: New Ransomware Attacks are Getting More Personal as Hackers ‘Apply Psychological Pressure”

Tech Republic Security

Ransomware attackers know where your kids go to school and they want you to know it, according to professional negotiators at Sygnia.

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Emulating the Sophisticated Chinese Adversary Salt Typhoon

Security Boulevard

AttackIQ has released a new assessment template that emulates the various post-compromise Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) associated with the sabotage-motivated Chinese adversary Salt Typhoon. The post Emulating the Sophisticated Chinese Adversary Salt Typhoon appeared first on AttackIQ. The post Emulating the Sophisticated Chinese Adversary Salt Typhoon appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters

Tech Republic Security

FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document converters.

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Leaked Black Basta Chats Suggest Russian Officials Aided Leader's Escape from Armenia

The Hacker News

The recently leaked trove of internal chat logs among members of the Black Basta ransomware operation has revealed possible connections between the e-crime gang and Russian authorities. The leak, containing over 200,000 messages from September 2023 to September 2024, was published by a Telegram user @ExploitWhispers last month.

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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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Identity Attack Surface Management (IASM): The Convergence of Identity Security Frameworks

Security Boulevard

As cyber threats evolve, Identity Attack Surface Management (IASM) emerges as a critical approach that unifies existing security frameworks to protect digital identities. Discover how this convergence strengthens your security posture against unauthorized access and credential theft. The post Identity Attack Surface Management (IASM): The Convergence of Identity Security Frameworks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CVE-2024-11131 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Vulnerability Found in Synology Camera Firmware

Penetration Testing

Synology has updated its security advisories to disclose details of a critical vulnerability affecting its camera firmware. The The post CVE-2024-11131 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Vulnerability Found in Synology Camera Firmware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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You have 2 days to update Firefox before everything breaks

Zero Day

Don't find out the hard way that this upgrade isn't optional.

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Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24071)

Security Boulevard

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Microsoft released a security announcement and fixed the spoofing vulnerability of Windows File Explorer (CVE-2025-24071), with a CVSS score of 7.5. Due to the implicit trust and automatic file parsing behavior of.library-ms files by Windows Explorer, unauthenticated attackers can save files by constructing RAR/ZIP with an embedded malicious [] The post Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24071) appeared first on NSFOCUS, Inc., a g

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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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Cybersecurity in an Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty: The European Advantage

Heimadal Security

In todays tumultuous world, trust is just as critical as technology. Geopolitical tensions in 2025 are blurring the lines between allies and adversaries, forcing organisations to rethink whom they trust with their cybersecurity. This post explores how geopolitical uncertainty impacts cybersecurity, the unique value European providers offer, and how Heimdal Security remains a trusted and […] The post Cybersecurity in an Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty: The European Advantage appeared first

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GitHub Action Supply Chain Breach Exposes Non-Human Identity Risks in CI/CD

Security Boulevard

4 min read Long-lived credentials and secrets fueled the attack. The post GitHub Action Supply Chain Breach Exposes Non-Human Identity Risks in CI/CD appeared first on Aembit. The post GitHub Action Supply Chain Breach Exposes Non-Human Identity Risks in CI/CD appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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This handy new Android feature saves me from notification overload - how to try it

Zero Day

Here's why I no longer have to keep my phone on silent mode to protect my peace.

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Exploring Insider Threats with Cyber Sisters

Security Boulevard

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 Continue reading Exploring Insider Threats with CyberSisters The post Exploring Insider Threats with Cyber Sisters appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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CERT-UA Warns: Dark Crystal RAT Targets Ukrainian Defense via Malicious Signal Messages

The Hacker News

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of a new campaign that targets the defense sectors with Dark Crystal RAT (aka DCRat). The campaign, detected earlier this month, has been found to target both employees of enterprises of the defense-industrial complex and individual representatives of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

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Want a top engineering job in 2025? Here are the skills you need, according to LinkedIn

Zero Day

Engineering careers are evolving, and LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report highlights the must-have skills for 2025. From AI development to people management, here's how to future-proof your career.

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ClearFake Infects 9,300 Sites, Uses Fake reCAPTCHA and Turnstile to Spread Info-Stealers

The Hacker News

The threat actors behind the ClearFake campaign are using fake reCAPTCHA or Cloudflare Turnstile verifications as lures to trick users into downloading malware such as Lumma Stealer and Vidar Stealer. ClearFake, first highlighted in July 2023, is the name given to a threat activity cluster that employs fake web browser update baits on compromised WordPress as a malware distribution vector.

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How can I extend IAM frameworks to include NHIs effectively?

Security Boulevard

Are Non-Human Identities the Missing Piece in Your IAM Framework? Your job is likely dominated by securing human identities. But, have you taken a moment to consider the significant role that Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play in your cloud security strategy? The emergence of cloud technology and the integration of machine identities in modern business operations [] The post How can I extend IAM frameworks to include NHIs effectively?

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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!