Graham Cluley
JULY 24, 2025
There is good news for any organisation which has been hit by the Phobos ransomware. Japanese police have released a free decryptor capable of recovering files encrypted by both the notorious Phobos ransomware, and its offshoot 8Base. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 25, 2025
This article was originally published on TechRepublic. Severe vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to issue commands with root privileges, Cisco said in an advisory on July 17. Cisco released multiple patches for the issues, including an expanded fix for specific software versions.
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Penetration Testing
JULY 22, 2025
CISA added four actively exploited vulnerabilities—including zero-days in CrushFTP, Chrome, and SysAid—to its KEV Catalog, urging immediate remediation for critical systems.
The Hacker News
JULY 22, 2025
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two security flaws impacting SysAid IT support software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below - CVE-2025-2775 (CVSS score: 9.
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.
Schneier on Security
JULY 23, 2025
It will be interesting to watch what will come of this private lawsuit : Google on Thursday announced filing a lawsuit against the operators of the Badbox 2.0 botnet, which has ensnared more than 10 million devices running Android open source software. These devices lack Google’s security protections, and the perpetrators pre-installed the Badbox 2.0 malware on them, to create a backdoor and abuse them for large-scale fraud and other illicit schemes.
Security Through Education
JULY 22, 2025
One of the most common tactics threat actors use to trick individuals into giving up sensitive information, like login credentials, is phishing emails. According to Proofpoint’s 2024 report 91% of all cyber-attacks start with phishing. The Knowbe4 2024 Phishing Benchmark Report states that 83% of all organizations reported experiencing a successful phishing attack last year.
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Penetration Testing
JULY 22, 2025
CISA, FBI, and HHS issue a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, active since Sep 2024, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure with double extortion tactics.
The Hacker News
JULY 23, 2025
Google has announced the launch of a new initiative called OSS Rebuild to bolster the security of the open-source package ecosystems and prevent software supply chain attacks.
Schneier on Security
JULY 24, 2025
The current state of digital identity is a mess. Your personal information is scattered across hundreds of locations: social media companies, IoT companies, government agencies, websites you have accounts on, and data brokers you’ve never heard of. These entities collect, store, and trade your data, often without your knowledge or consent. It’s both redundant and inconsistent.
Security Affairs
JULY 23, 2025
U.S. CISA adds CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CrushFTP, Google Chromium, and SysAid flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-54309 CrushFTP Unprotected Alternate Channel Vulnerability CVE-2025-6558 Google Chromium ANGLE and GPU Improper Input Validation Vulnerability CVE-2025-2776 SysAid On-
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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.
Penetration Testing
JULY 23, 2025
SonicWall warns of CVE-2025-40599 in SMA 100 series, allowing authenticated admins to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to RCE.
Krebs on Security
JULY 24, 2025
KrebsOnSecurity recently heard from a reader whose boss’s email account got phished and was used to trick one of the company’s customers into sending a large payment to scammers. An investigation into the attacker’s infrastructure points to a long-running Nigerian cybercrime ring that is actively targeting established companies in the transportation and aviation industries.
The Hacker News
JULY 24, 2025
Sophos and SonicWall have alerted users of critical security flaws in Sophos Firewall and Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series appliances that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution. The two vulnerabilities impacting Sophos Firewall are listed below - CVE-2025-6704 (CVSS score: 9.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 25, 2025
Chennai, India, July 25, 2025, CyberNewswire — xonPlus , a real-time digital risk alerting system, officially launches today to help security teams detect credential exposures before attackers exploit them. The platform detects data breaches and alerts teams and systems to respond instantly. Built by the team behind XposedOrNot, an open-source breach detection tool used by thousands, xonPlus gives organizations instant visibility when their email addresses or domains appear in breach dumps or da
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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.
Security Affairs
JULY 24, 2025
The DSPM market hit around $1.2 billion in 2024 and should grow to $4.5 billion by 2033 (≈16.5% CAGR). The AI sector is projected to swell from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033. The tech realm is continually evolving. New tools are invented every day, and certain technologies are reaching market valuations that have never been seen before.
Penetration Testing
JULY 23, 2025
Dahua IP cameras are vulnerable to two high-severity buffer overflow flaws (CVE-2025-31700, CVE-2025-31701) allowing remote attackers to crash devices or execute arbitrary code. Update firmware immediately.
Cisco Security
JULY 24, 2025
Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Security / Cisco Secure Firewall: First to earn SE Labs AAA in Advanced Performance July 24, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Cisco Secure Firewall: First to earn SE Labs AAA in Advanced Performance 3 min read Marc Mastrangelo Cisco just captured cybersecurity’s Olympic gold again! Our Secure Firewall 4225 is the first firewall ever to earn SE Labs’ coveted AAA rating in the ultra-tough Advanced Performance test, hot on the heels of its February AAA rating for efficacy
The Hacker News
JULY 24, 2025
Mitel has released security updates to address a critical security flaw in MiVoice MX-ONE that could allow an attacker to bypass authentication protections.
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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.
SecureWorld News
JULY 28, 2025
A new report from Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveals how the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider is escalating its campaign against U.S. critical infrastructure—this time by compromising the backbone of enterprise virtualization: VMware vSphere. The threat actors are bypassing traditional endpoint protections by directly attacking the hypervisor layer, utilizing social engineering and identity compromise to hijack administrative access and deploy ransomware from within.
Security Affairs
JULY 28, 2025
U.S. U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco ISE and PaperCut NG/MF flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Cisco ISE and PaperCut NG/MF flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-20281 Cisco Identity Services Engine Injection Vulnerability CVE-2025-20337 Cisco Identity Services Engine Injection Vulnerability
Penetration Testing
JULY 28, 2025
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-54419, CVSS 10.0) in Node-SAML allows attackers to bypass SAML 2.0 authentication by manipulating unsigned assertion data.
Cisco Security
JULY 23, 2025
SE Labs research identifies the many ways Email Threat Defense successfully defends against advanced email threats in real time to earn the highest rating.
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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 Last Watchdog
JULY 23, 2025
In today’s post-signature world, attackers don’t just break in — they blend in. In this second installment of the Last Watchdog Strategic LinkedIn Reel (LW SLR) series, Corelight CEO Brian Dye delivers a clear-eyed take on how defenders can regain the upper hand with network-derived ground truth. This high-impact reel distills key insights from our RSAC 2025 Fireside Chat, including how NDR empowers SOC teams to trace the full attack path — from initial access to containment — and to prove what
The Hacker News
JULY 22, 2025
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), on July 22, 2025, added two Microsoft SharePoint flaws, CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. To that end, Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are required to remediate identified vulnerabilities by July 23, 2025.
Security Affairs
JULY 23, 2025
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds two Microsoft SharePoint flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two Microsoft SharePoint flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-49704 Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability CVE-2025-49706 Microsoft SharePoint Improper Authentication Vulnerability This week, Mi
Penetration Testing
JULY 23, 2025
GitLab patched multiple high-severity XSS and data exposure vulnerabilities in CE/EE, urging users to update to 18.2.1, 18.1.3, or 18.0.5.
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.
IT Security Guru
JULY 22, 2025
The 2023 collapse of the 158-year old UK logistics company KNP resulted in the loss of 700 jobs. The devastating cyber attack that shuttered the company has returned to the spotlight this week with a BBC Panorama documentary examining the real-world consequences of ransomware and the rapidly evolving scale of cybercrime in the UK. The programme paints a stark picture, one that is echoed in supporting commentary from both the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency (N
Centraleyes
JULY 28, 2025
Key Takeaways ISO 27001:2022 is fully in effect, and all certified organizations must transition by October 31, 2025. A readiness assessment is not a formal audit. Use a self-assessment checklist to evaluate documentation, scope, risks, and your Statement of Applicability. This blog’s 9-step checklist prepares you to pass ISO 27001:2022 Stage 1 and move into full implementation.
NetSpi Executives
JULY 22, 2025
While it doesn’t seem that long ago, the security industry did not really start pivoting into cloud pentesting until about ten years ago. As the space matured, we gained more efficiencies through automating attacks with tooling. In 2018, NetSPI released the MicroBurst toolset to help automate these attacks, and we still continue to make updates to this day.
Security Affairs
JULY 28, 2025
Scattered Spider targets VMware ESXi in North America using social engineering, mainly fake IT help desk calls instead of software exploits. The cybercrime group Scattered Spider (aka 0ktapus , Muddled Libra , Octo Tempest , and UNC3944 ) is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in retail, airline, and transportation sectors across North America. According to Google’s Mandiant team, the group uses social engineering, mainly deceptive phone calls to IT help desks, rather than software exploits.
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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.
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