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Hiding Prompt Injections in Academic Papers

Schneier on Security

Academic papers were found to contain hidden instructions to LLMs: It discovered such prompts in 17 articles, whose lead authors are affiliated with 14 institutions including Japan’s Waseda University, South Korea’s KAIST, China’s Peking University and the National University of Singapore, as well as the University of Washington and Columbia University in the U.S.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be actively exploited, but 14 of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited to seize control over vulnerable Windows PCs with little or no help from users.

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News alert: Reflectiz expands Datadog’s security scope to cover client-side web vulnerabilities

The Last Watchdog

BOSTON, July 9, 2025, CyberNewswire — Reflectiz , a leading cybersecurity company specializing in web exposure management, today announced a new integration with Datadog , Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. This integration combines advanced website security intelligence with enterprise-grade observability, empowering organizations with continuous visibility and control over their expanding attack surface.

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Fortinet Fixes Critical SQL Injection Flaw in FortiWeb (CVE-2025-25257, CVSS 9.6)

Penetration Testing

Fortinet released a critical patch for FortiWeb (CVE-2025-25257, CVSS 9.6). This unauthenticated SQL injection flaw allows remote code execution; update immediately!

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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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Yet Another Strava Privacy Leak

Schneier on Security

This time it’s the Swedish prime minister’s bodyguards. (Last year, it was the US Secret Service and Emmanuel Macron’s bodyguards. in 2018, it was secret US military bases.) This is ridiculous. Why do people continue to make their data public?

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Fake Jobs, Real Threats: How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn and Email

Lohrman on Security

How can we spot sophisticated new scams, fake profiles and more within our emails and on professional networking sites like LinkedIn? Here’s some helpful advice.

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Set Sail: Remote Code Execution in SailPoint IQService via Default Encryption Key

NetSpi Technical

During an Internal Network Penetration Test, NetSPI identified a vulnerability affecting a component of SailPoint, a highly privileged Identity and Access Management solution. The affected IQService component is used primarily for syncing changes between Active Directory and SailPoint. This blog walks through the discovery methods, exploit development, and remediation guidance.

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CVE-2025-41672 (CVSS 10): Critical JWT Certificate Flaw in WAGO Device Sphere Allows Full Remote Takeover

Penetration Testing

The post CVE-2025-41672 (CVSS 10): Critical JWT Certificate Flaw in WAGO Device Sphere Allows Full Remote Takeover appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Microsoft Patches 130 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Flaws in SPNEGO and SQL Server

The Hacker News

For the first time in 2025, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates did not bundle fixes for exploited security vulnerabilities, but the company acknowledged one of the addressed flaws had been publicly known. The patches resolve a whopping 130 vulnerabilities, along with 10 other non-Microsoft CVEs that affect Visual Studio, AMD, and its Chromium-based Edge browser.

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No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages

Malwarebytes

If you’re an Android user, you’ll need to take action if you don’t want Google’s Gemini AI to have access to your apps. That’s because, regardless of your previous settings, Google now allows Gemini to interact with third-party apps. Through Gemini extensions , it already had the ability to integrate with apps to lend a helping hand and make Google Assistant obsolete.

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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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FBI Warning: Scattered Spider Hackers Are Targeting Airlines, Too

Tech Republic Security

Scattered Spider hackers are now targeting airlines with advanced social engineering tactics to bypass MFA and breach critical systems, the FBI warns.

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SAP’s July 2025 Patch Day Brings 27 New Notes, Multiple Critical RCE & Deserialization Flaws (CVSS 10.0)

Penetration Testing

The post SAP’s July 2025 Patch Day Brings 27 New Notes, Multiple Critical RCE & Deserialization Flaws (CVSS 10.0) appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Manufacturing Security: Why Default Passwords Must Go

The Hacker News

If you didn't hear about Iranian hackers breaching US water facilities, it's because they only managed to control a single pressure station serving 7,000 people. What made this attack noteworthy wasn't its scale, but how easily the hackers gained access — by simply using the manufacturer's default password "1111.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 fixed a zero-day

Security Affairs

Microsoft released Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025, which addressed 130 flaws, including one a Microsoft SQL Server zero-day. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 addressed 130 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components,NET and Visual Studio, Azure, Teams, Hyper-V, Windows BitLocker, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and the Windows Cryptographic Service. 10 vulnerabilities addressed by the company are rated Critical, and the res

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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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Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report

Cisco Security

Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Security / Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report July 7, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report 6 min read Aamer Akhter While Cisco often focuses on business growth and market leadership, our most rewarding work happens when we set those metrics aside. These projects aren’t about driving profits — they’re about using our expertise to tackle challenges that benefit everyone.

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10 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy - and why they should

Zero Day

Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.

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Malicious Pull Request Targets 6,000+ Developers via Vulnerable Ethcode VS Code Extension

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a supply chain attack targeting a Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension called Ethcode that has been installed a little over 6,000 times. The compromise, per ReversingLabs, occurred via a GitHub pull request that was opened by a user named Airez299 on June 17, 2025.

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Italian police arrested a Chinese national suspected of cyberespionage on a U.S. warrant

Security Affairs

Italian police arrested a Chinese national linked to Silk Typhoon APT group at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on a U.S. warrant. Italian police arrested a Chinese national, Zewei Xu (33), at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on a U.S. warrant. Xu was arrested at Malpensa Airport on July 3rd after arriving on a flight from China. Authorities accused the man of cyberespionage, U.S. authorities linked him to the China-nexus group Hafnium (aka Silk Typhoon ), which carried out attacks against U.S. gove

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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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BERT Ransomware Group Targets Asia and Europe on Multiple Platforms

Trend Micro

BERT is a newly emerged ransomware group that pairs simple code with effective execution—carrying out attacks across Europe and Asia. In this entry, we examine the group’s tactics, how their variants have evolved, and the tools they use to get past defenses and speed up encryption across platforms.

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I tested an industrial-grade thermal camera without the pro price tag - and was highly impressed

Zero Day

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TAG-140 Deploys DRAT V2 RAT, Targeting Indian Government, Defense, and Rail Sectors

The Hacker News

A hacking group with ties other than Pakistan has been found targeting Indian government organizations with a modified variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called DRAT.

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MediaTek July 2025 Security Bulletin: Heap Overflows, WLAN Flaws, and Bluetooth Risks Threaten Billions of Devices

Penetration Testing

The post MediaTek July 2025 Security Bulletin: Heap Overflows, WLAN Flaws, and Bluetooth Risks Threaten Billions of Devices appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Introducing Threat Watch Live: Heimdal’s New Monthly Cybersecurity Intelligence Webinar

Heimadal Security

At Heimdal, we know there’s no shortage of noise when it comes to cybersecurity news. But what MSP leaders and technical teams really need isn’t more headlines. It’s clear, focused intelligence that helps you act fast and stay ahead. That’s why we’re excited to launch Threat Watch Live, our new monthly webinar series designed to […] The post Introducing Threat Watch Live: Heimdal’s New Monthly Cybersecurity Intelligence Webinar appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 52

Security Affairs

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape 10 Things I Hate About Attribution: RomCom vs.

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CISA Adds Four Critical Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Due to Active Exploitation

The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The list of flaws is as follows - CVE-2014-3931 (CVSS score: 9.

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Free certificates for IP addresses: security problem or solution?

Malwarebytes

Let’s Encrypt has announced its issued its first certificate for an IP address. Why that’s significant deserves a little explanation. You may have run into Let’s Encrypt certificates many times without realizing it. When you see a padlock icon in your browser’s address bar, it means the site is using a certificate to secure your connection. These certificates are “digital passports” that websites use to prove their identity and to encrypt the data sent between your browser and the website.

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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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Citrix Warns of Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent (CVE-2025-6759)

Penetration Testing

Citrix warns of a high-severity local privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2025-6759, CVSSv4 7.3) in Windows VDA, allowing low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM access.

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Taiwan flags security risks in popular Chinese apps after official probe

Security Affairs

Taiwan warns Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfers to China. Taiwan National Security Bureau (NSB) warns that Chinese apps like TikTok , WeChat, Weibo, and Baidu Cloud pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfer to China, following an official inspection with law enforcement agencies.

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SEO Poisoning Campaign Targets 8,500+ SMB Users with Malware Disguised as AI Tools

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malicious campaign that leverages search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning techniques to deliver a known malware loader called Oyster (aka Broomstick or CleanUpLoader).

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Applying Agentic AI to Legacy Systems? Prepare For These 4 Challenges

Tech Republic Security

In this TechRepublic exclusive, a chief innovation officer provides guidance on addressing challenges when deploying AI agents in legacy software environments.

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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!