Schneier on Security

MAY 16, 2025

This is a weird story : U.S. energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said. […] Over the past nine months, undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, have also been found in some batteries from multiple Chinese suppliers, one of them said.

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Troy Hunt

MAY 16, 2025

Funny how excited people can get about something as simple as a sticker. They're always in hot demand and occupy an increasingly large portion of my luggage as we travel around. Charlotte reckoned it would be the same for other merch too, so, while I've been beavering away playing code monkey on the rebranded HIBP website, she built a merch store.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

After joining Vanessa Feltz on Channel 5 to talk all things scams, I wanted to follow up with a clear guide for anyone whos ever been targeted or worries they might be next. Scams today arent just dodgy emails or shady phone calls. Fraudsters use AI, social engineering, and emotional manipulation to steal not just money, but also trust, time, and peace of mind.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2025

The Linux Foundation this week made available a customizable reference guide intended to help organizations identify critical cybersecurity skills requirements. The post Linux Foundation Shares Framework for Building Effective Cybersecurity Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2025

New botnet HTTPBot is targeting China’s gaming, tech, and education sectors, cybersecurity researchers warn. NSFOCUS cybersecurity discovered a new botnet calledHTTPBotthat has been used to target the gaming industry, technology firms, and educational institutions in China. HTTPBot is a Go-based botnet first detected in August 2024, however, its activity surged by April 2025.

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The Hacker News

MAY 16, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China. "Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks," NSFOCUS said in a report published this week.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2025

The SOC has long been the enterprises first line of defense. But despite years of investment in threat feeds and automation platforms, the same question persists: why does intelligence still struggle to translate into timely action? Related: IBM makes the AI speed argument for SOCs The 2023 disclosure of Volt Typhoon was a case in point. Despite a 47-page CISA advisory, breaches linked to the actor continued for months.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

Runners and sports fans will appreciate the lightweight yet capable Suunto Run, which sells for $249.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2025

Meta plans to train AI on EU user data from May 27 without consent; privacy group noyb threatens lawsuit over lack of explicit opt-in. Meta plans to use EU user data for AI training starting May 27 without explicit consent. Austrian privacy group noyb threatens a class action lawsuit if the social network giant does not desist. In April, Meta announced it will start training its AI models using public data from adults in the EU, after pausing the plan last year over data protection concerns rais

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

The best phone deals strike a balance of value and performance. These picks are sure to please any holiday week shopper.

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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.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 16, 2025

Following Apples rollout of a suite of accessibility features in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May The post Google Boosts Accessibility with AI: Enhanced TalkBack, Captions, and More appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

Want to use ChatGPT to review your codebase? Here's how I moved my project into GitHub and connected it to Deep Research for instant code analysis.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2025

The threat actor group known as Scattered Spider (also tracked as UNC3944) has intensified its cyber offensivesthis time hitting targets in the United Kingdom with increased sophistication and aggression. In a new blog post by Google's Threat Intelligence team, security analysts outline a concerning evolution in the group's tactics and raise red flags for U.S. retailers potentially next in the crosshairs.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

Memorial Day is next weekend, but savings on fitness and health trackers are live now. These are the deals I recommend the most.

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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.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2025

On day two of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, participants earned $435,000 for demonstrating zero-day in SharePoint, ESXi, VirtualBox, RHEL, and Firefox. On day two of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, bug hunters earned a total of $435,000, which brings the contest total to $695,000, after $260,000 was awarded during the first day of the competition. The participants demonstrated 20 unique zero-days in multiple products, including Microsoft SharePoint, VMware ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Mozi

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

The Dell 14 Plus is my new recommended laptop for the office, with its updated processor yielding improved battery life and performance.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 16, 2025

Crypto giant Coinbase is grappling with one of its most serious security challenges to date: An insider-led data breach that has shaken customer trust and could cost the company as much as $400 million. In a statement released Thursday, Coinbase revealed that cybercriminals bribed overseas customer support agents to leak sensitive customer data. The stolen information was then used in social engineering scams that tricked users into giving away their crypto.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

Runners of all shapes and sizes will appreciate the lightweight yet capable Suunto Run, which sells for just $249.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2025

Google released emergency security updates to fix a Chrome vulnerability that could lead to full account takeover. Google released emergency security updates to address a Chrome browser vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4664, that could lead to full account takeover. The security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin ( @slonser_ ) discovered the vulnerability, which stems from an insufficient policy enforcement in Loader in Google Chrome prior to 136.0.7103.113.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

The Aurzen Zip Tri-Fold projector has the potential to define 'ultra portability' among projectors, so long as it works on these aspects.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 16, 2025

Ascension, one of the largest private healthcare companies in the United States, has confirmed that the personal data of some 437,329 patients has been exposed following an attack by cybercriminals. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

Things just kept going downhill from there.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2025

The major data breach of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase could cost the company as much as $400 million, it told the SEC. However, rather than pay the $20 million extortion demand, Coinbase issued a $20 million bounty on the hackers. The post Coinbase Says Breach May Cost $400 Million, Issues $20 Million Bounty appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

I tested the best transcription software options that can translate audio and video conversations for you. These are my favorites.

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The Hacker News

MAY 16, 2025

Researchers at ETH Zrich have discovered yet another security flaw that they say impacts all modern Intel CPUs and causes them to leak sensitive data from memory, showing that the vulnerability known as Spectre continues to haunt computer systems after more than seven years.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

With growing investor pressure, tech companies are pushing AI agents as a more practical and dynamic alternative to traditional chatbots. It seems to be working.

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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.

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The Hacker News

MAY 16, 2025

Data is the lifeblood of productivity, and protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data privacy regulations tightening, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive to safeguard their most valuable assets. But how do you build an effective data protection framework?

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

The company is rolling out these new features on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 16, 2025

On May 16th, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of an Alabama man who played The post Crypto Crash: Alabama Man Sentenced for Hijacking SEC’s X Account appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Zero Day

MAY 16, 2025

As part of the new features, Meta said it partnered with Be My Eyes. Here's why that's a big deal.

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