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Goodbye Spam: Google’s Shielded Email for Android Arrives

Penetration Testing

Apples iOS features a Hide My Email service that enables users to generate randomized email addresses for signing The post Goodbye Spam: Google’s Shielded Email for Android Arrives appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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We're Backfilling and Cleaning Stealer Logs in Have I Been Pwned

Troy Hunt

I think I've finally caught my breath after dealing with those 23 billion rows of stealer logs last week. That was a bit intense, as is usually the way after any large incident goes into HIBP. But the confusing nature of stealer logs coupled with an overtly long blog post explaining them and the conflation of which services needed a subscription versus which were easily accessible by anyone made for a very intense last 6 days.

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PayPal scam abuses Docusign API to spread phishy emails

Malwarebytes

PayPal scammers are using an old Docusign trick to enhance the trustworthiness of their phishing emails. We’ve received several reports of this recently, so we dug into how the scam works. The Docusign Application Programming Interface (API) allows customers to send emails that come from genuine Docusign accounts, and they can use templates to impersonate reputable companies.

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Digital nomads and risk associated with the threat of infiltred employees

Security Affairs

Companies face the risk of insider threats, worsened by remote work. North Korean hackers infiltrate firms via fake IT hires, stealing data. Stronger vetting is key. In an increasingly connected and digitalized world, companies are facing new security challenges. The insider threat, or the risk that an employee could harm the company, is a growing concern.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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News alert: Bubba AI launches Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032

The Last Watchdog

San Francisco, Calif., Mar. 3, 2025, CyberNewswire — With the growing importance of security compliance for startups, more companies are seeking to achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001 & GDPR. Bubba AI, Inc. is building a comprehensive solution for these organizations to easily integrate compliance workflows and build their own customized processes through an open-source alternative to existing GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) automation platforms

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CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report: 51-Second Breaches Shake Cybercrime

eSecurity Planet

In a comprehensive new report, cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike unveiled a rapidly evolving threat landscape that challenges traditional defenses. The CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report exposes a world where cyber adversaries operate with unprecedented speed and business-like precision, forcing organizations to rethink their security strategies. Unprecedented speed and scale of attacks The report reveals that some cyberattacks break out within 51 seconds, with an average breach time of 48 min

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VMware fixed three actively exploited zero-days in ESX products

Security Affairs

Broadcom has addressed three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. Broadcom released security updates to address three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. The flaws, respectively tracked as CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226, impact multiple VMware ESX products, including VMware ESXi, vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, Cloud Foundation, and Telco Cloud Platform.

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News alert: Hunters announces ‘Pathfinder AI’ to enhance detection and response in SOC workflows

The Last Watchdog

Boston and Tel Aviv, Mar. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire — Hunters , the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with LLM-powered investigation guidance, Hunters is introducing its Agentic AI vision, designed to autonomously enhance detection, investigation, and response.

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Undercover miner: how YouTubers get pressed into distributing SilentCryptoMiner as a restriction bypass tool

SecureList

In recent months, we’ve seen an increase in the use of Windows Packet Divert drivers to intercept and modify network traffic in Windows systems. This technology is used in various utilities, including ones for bypassing blocks and restrictions of access to resources worldwide. Over the past six months, our systems have logged more than 2.4million detections of such drivers on user devices.

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Android zero-day vulnerabilities actively abused. Update as soon as you can

Malwarebytes

Google has issued updates to fix 43 vulnerabilities in Android, including two zero-days that are being actively exploited in targeted attacks. The updates are available for Android 12, 12L, 13, 14, and 15. Android vendors are notified of all issues at least a month before publication, however, this doesnt always mean that the patches are available for all devices immediately.

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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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U.S. CISA adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstation flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstationflaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2024-50302 Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability CVE-2025-22225 VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability CVE-2025-22224 VMware ESXi and Workstation TOCTOU R

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Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act Passes in U.S. House

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity threats against federal contractors are escalating, with adversaries continuously seeking vulnerabilities within governmental supply chains. To address this challenge, the Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025 (HR 872) is poised to mandate stronger security measures across contractors working with the U.S. government.

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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

These statistics are based on detection alerts from Kaspersky products, collected from users who consented to provide statistical data to Kaspersky Security Network. The statistics for previous years may differ from earlier publications due to a data and methodology revision implemented in 2024. The year in figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2024: A total of 33.3 million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented.

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Vulnerability Reward Program: 2024 in Review

Google Security

Posted by Dirk Ghmann In 2024, our Vulnerability Reward Program confirmed the ongoing value of engaging with the security research community to make Google and its products safer. This was evident as we awarded just shy of $12 million to over 600 researchers based in countries around the globe across all of our programs. Vulnerability Reward Program 2024 in Numbers You can learn about whos reporting to the Vulnerability Reward Program via our Leaderboard and find out more about our youngest sec

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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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Mass exploitation campaign hit 4,000+ ISP networks to deploy info stealers and crypto miners

Security Affairs

A massive attack targets ISPs in China and the U.S. West Coast to deploy info stealers and crypto miners on compromised systems. The Splunk Threat Research Team discovered a mass exploitation campaign from Eastern Europe targeting ISPs in China and the U.S. West Coast to deploy info stealers and crypto miners. Threat actors use weak credential brute force to gain access to target systems, then deploy cryptocurrency miners and crimeware with capabilities like data exfiltration, persistence, self-

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Reddit will start warning users that upvote violent content

Malwarebytes

In a post on r/RedditSafety by a Reddit administrator, the platform announced that it will start sending warnings to users that upvote violent content. Reddit is a social media platform and online forum where users can share and discuss content across a wide range of topics. The platform’s structure divides it into communities known as “subreddits,” each focused on a specific subject or interest (from cars to movies to sports to knitting).

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Misconfigured AWS Accounts Are Fueling Phishing Campaigns

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign where threat actors exploit misconfigured Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to send phishing emails. The attackers, identified as TGR-UNK-0011, or JavaGhost, leverage exposed AWS credentials to gain access to cloud accounts and use legitimate services like Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) and WorkMail to distribute phishing messages.

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Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks

Krebs on Security

In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022.

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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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Hunters International gang claims the theft of 1.4 TB of data allegedly stolen from Tata Technologies

Security Affairs

Ransomware group Hunters International claims to have hacked Tata Technologies, threatening to leak 1.4 TB of stolen data. The Hunters International ransomware group claimed to have breached the Indian multinational technology company Tata Technologies, a Tata Motors subsidiary. The group claims the theft of 1.4 terabytes of data and is threatening to leak it.

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TikTok: Major investigation launched into platform’s use of children’s data

Malwarebytes

TikTok is the subject of yet another major investigation, reports BBC News. This time around, the UKs Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is going to look at how the data of 13 to 17-year-olds feeds the algorithm that decides what further content to show. The ICO introduced a childrens code for online privacy in 2021, which requires companies to take steps to protect childrens personal information online.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure.

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Rayhunter: Device to Detect Cellular Surveillance

Schneier on Security

The EFF has created an open-source hardware tool to detect IMSI catchers: fake cell phone towers that are used for mass surveillance of an area. It runs on a $20 mobile hotspot.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Polish Space Agency POLSA disconnected its network following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

The Polish space agency POLSA announced it has disconnected its network from the internet following a cyberattack. The Polish space agency POLSA was forced to disconnect its network from the internet in response to a cyberattack. The agency revealed that it has disconnected its infrastructure to contain the attack and secure data, a circumstance that suggests it was the victim of a ransomware attack. “A cybersecurity incident has occurred at POLSA.

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New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features to Help Protect You on Android

Google Security

Posted by Lyubov Farafonova, Product Manager, Phone by Google; Alberto Pastor Nieto, Sr. Product Manager Google Messages and RCS Spam and Abuse Google has been at the forefront of protecting users from the ever-growing threat of scams and fraud with cutting-edge technologies and security expertise for years. In 2024, scammers used increasingly sophisticated tactics and generative AI-powered tools to steal more than $1 trillion from mobile consumers globally, according to the Global Anti-Scam All

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Use one Virtual Machine to own them all — active exploitation of ESXicape

DoublePulsar

Use one Virtual Machine to own them allactive exploitation of VMware ESX hypervisor escapeESXicape Yesterday, VMware quietly released patches for three ESXi zero day vulnerabilities: CVE-202522224, CVE-202522225, CVE-202522226. The advisory: Support Content Notification - Support Portal - Broadcom support portal Although the advisory doesnt explicitly say it, this is a hypervisor escape (aka a VM Escape).

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Trojaned AI Tool Leads to Disney Hack

Schneier on Security

This is a sad story of someone who downloaded a Trojaned AI tool that resulted in hackers taking over his computer and, ultimately, costing him his job.

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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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Mirai-based botnets exploit CVE-2025-1316 zero-day in Edimax IP cameras

Security Affairs

Mirai-based botnets are exploiting a zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-1316, in Edimax IP cameras, to achieve remote command execution. US CISA warns that multiple botnets are exploiting a recently disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-1316 (CVSS score of 9.8), in Edimax IC-7100 IP cameras. The issue is an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’ Edimax IC-7100 fails to properly sanitize requests, an attacker can create special

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Ransomware Attack Ends a 150 Year Company

Security Boulevard

Knights of Old, a 150-year-old UK company, is gone due to a cyberattack! This terribly unfortunate event is a good example of how cybersecurity matters to every company that depends on digital technology - even if it is to run your books or manage your logistics. Failures in cybersecurity can cause catastrophic impacts, up to and including the total loss of a business.

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Cybersecurity Gender Divide: Just 22% Women Amid Workforce Turbulence

eSecurity Planet

New research from ISC2 has revealed a striking disparity in the cybersecurity sector, with women comprising only 22% of security teams globally. As economic pressures tighten, the industry is grappling with workforce reductions, budget cuts, and altered work practices, reshaping job satisfaction for professionals on both sides of the gender divide. Industry snapshot and demographics The latest ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study confirms that women hold just 22% of cybersecurity roles, echoing da

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The Combined Cipher Machine

Schneier on Security

Interesting article —with photos!—of the US/UK “Combined Cipher Machine” from WWII.

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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!