The Hacker News

JUNE 17, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed three security flaws in the popular Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) that could be chained to achieve pre-authenticated remote code execution. The list of vulnerabilities, which are yet to be

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2020

Doing authentication well is vital for any company in the throes of digital transformation. Related: Locking down ‘machine identities’ At the moment, companies are being confronted with a two-pronged friction challenge, when it comes to authentication. We spoke at RSA 2020. And that’s not an easy task.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Policy violations by employees Most organizations focus on external threats; however, policy violations pose a major risk , with 51% of SMB incidents and 43% of enterprise incidents involving IT security policy violations caused by employees. aspx Backdoor.ASP.WEBS HELL.SM

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2025

has been discovered in the Roundcube webmail software. The vulnerability went unnoticed for over a decade, an attacker can exploit the flaw to take control of affected systems and run malicious code, putting users and organizations at significant risk. A critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-49113 (CVSS score of 9.9) x before 1.6.11

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities in Apples AirPlay SDK that put billions of users at risk of their devices being taking over. Rapid Security Response (RSR) is a type of software patch delivering security fixes between Apples regular, scheduled software updates. Learn how to update the software on your Apple TV.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that cybercriminals are taking over email accounts via stolen session cookies, allowing them to bypass the multi-factor authentication (MFA) a user has set up. Keep your devices and the software on them up to date, so there aren’t any known vulnerabilities on them.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

The “fud” bit stands for “Fully Un-Detectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances. “Ironically, the Manipulaters may create more short-term risk to their own customers than law enforcement,” DomainTools wrote.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2025

The most severe vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4232 (CVSS score of 7.1), is an authenticated code injection through wildcard on macOS. The company also addressed a PAN-OS Authenticated Admin Command Injection Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4231 (CVSS score of 6.1), in the Management Web Interface. ” reads the advisory.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Thats true. Enable 2FA.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Veeam Backup & Replication is a comprehensive data protection and disaster recovery software developed by Veeam. Attackers accessed targets via VPN gateways lacking multifactor authentication, some of which ran outdated software. Some of these VPNs were running unsupported software versions.” reads the advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

They could even conceal dangerous malware in photos or links on secure websites you visit, and a single click can activate the code, even overcoming multifactor authentication. Update Website Software Regularly Keep WordPress themes and plugins up to date to fix security flaws that could be exploited to steal cookies.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2023

The IT world relies on digital authentication credentials, such as API keys, certificates, and tokens, to securely connect applications, services, and infrastructures. According to BetterCloud, the average number of software as a service (SaaS) applications used by organizations worldwide has increased 14x between 2015 and 2021.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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 to read files that are readable by the “nobody” user. Palo Alto Networks addressed the flaw CVE-2025-0111 on February 12, 2025. In November 2024, the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

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. It can also be used on internal networks to add multifactor authentication to legacy systems to satisfy compliance requirements.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted. “Patch your #Fortigate.”

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This advisory highlights specific vulnerabilities and offers guidance to mitigate risks for software developers and end-user organizations. These vulnerabilities span a range of technologies, from network security appliances to widely used software applications. CVE-2020-1472 (Microsoft Netlogon): Allows privilege escalation.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 15, 2025

15, 2025, CyberNewswire — Quantum computing is set to revolutionize technology, but it also presents a significant security risk for financial institutions. Today, the company offers mobile-first software authentication and hardware authenticators trusted by major European banks. Prague, Czech Republic, Jan.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

“ An authentication bypass in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication otherwise required by the PAN-OS management web interface and invoke certain PHP scripts. ” reads the report published by Assetnote.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The DOJ emphasized that the sites marketed these tools as "fully undetectable" by antispam software, further fueling large-scale phishing campaigns. BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Best practices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CVE-2024-0012 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to the management web interface to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges. This access enables administrative actions, configuration tampering, or exploitation of other vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2025

inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later To check if youre using the latest software version, go to Settings > General > Software Update. You want to be on iOS 18.4.1 or iPadOS 18.4.1,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2025

. “RFC inbound processing does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.” ” The flaw resides in SAP’s Remote Function Call (RFC) framework lets authenticated attackers bypass key checks and escalate privileges, risking app integrity and availability.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. Security is a financial risk, especially if these vendors have access to your environment or if sensitive information (like PII) is shared." Shortly after the attacks, the SEC launched an investigation into Progress Software.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Strategies for protecting oil and gas infrastructure Regular updates and patching: Outdated software and hardware are the most common entry points for cyberattacks. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

Ease of Monetization: Stolen VPN credentials are highly marketable on dark-web forums, often selling for as little as $100 and bundled with additional access points like Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) software or Citrix-based solutions. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The attackers may also have exploited vulnerabilities in the company’s software systems, which is a common strategy used by cybercriminals targeting critical infrastructure. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities. The records are being linked to the same ones compromised by cybercriminals in a data breach that AT&T announced in July of 2024.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To check if you’re using the latest software version, go to Settings > General > Software Update. with improved authentication. We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. You should make sure you update as soon as you can. and iPadOS 17.7.1,

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

government is sounding the alarm on a growing cybersecurity risk for critical infrastructureinternet-exposed Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Failure to do so could allow malicious actors to disrupt operations, alter critical processes, and endanger public health and safety What Are HMIs and Why Are They at Risk?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. A software update in April caused problems in a number of distributions, such as Red Hat, Debian and Rocky. XZ backdoor to bypass SSH authentication What happened? million systems worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

Its a question of how much risk your organization is willing to take, based on the data you must protect and its long-term value. We recommend using Dr. Michele Moscas theorem of quantum risk against an optimistic vs. pessimistic probability analysis. This is where the concern of harvest now, decrypt later attacks apply.

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