Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab , KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Security experts say the Russia-based service provider Prospero OOO (the triple O is the Russian version of “LLC”) has long been a persistent source of malicious software, botnet controllers, and a torrent of phishing websites.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Hackers reveal security flaws in smart solar systems, exposing risks to national power grids as global reliance on solar energy grows. DW investigated the risks of cyber attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in smart solar systems while the demand for solar energy grows. The German news outlet DW interviewed hackers who’ve exposed security flaws in rooftop installations and solar power plants worldwide.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The elephant in the (server) room We've all seen the headlines: AI is taking over, deepfakes are fooling the masses, quantum computing will break encryption! But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. And I'm not talking about the shadowy hackers in hoodies. I'm talking about your employees, your executives, even you.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Cisco addressed command injection and denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in some models of its Nexus switches. Cisco released security updates to address command injection and DoS vulnerabilities in Nexus switches, including a high-severity flaw. The most severe issue, tracked as CVE-2025-20111 (CVSS Score of 7.4), resides in the health monitoring diagnostics of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

There are many reasons not to use stalkerware, but the risk of getting exposed yourself seems to be a recurring deterrent, according to a new investigaton. As we have reported many times before, stalkerware-type apps are coded so badly that its possible to gain access to the back-end databases and retrieve data about everyone that has the app on their deviceand those are not just the victims.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs. The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

At Cisco Live EMEA 2025 in Amsterdam this month, Cisco unveiled the Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield integration, a two-in-one solution that it says addresses the mounting security management pains amid sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in data centers. The post Cisco Infuses Security into Networking with New Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield Integration appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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PCI perspectives

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to announce the release of a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), developed in direct response to industry requests for greater clarity on the new eligibility criteria for the recently revised Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A. This update reflects our commitment to supporting the e-commerce community by providing clear, actionable guidance to help businesses meet new requirements under PCI DSS v4.0.1, which take effect on 1 April 2025.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The leaked internal chat communications of the Black Basta ransomware group offer an unprecedented view into how cybercriminals operate, plan attacks, and evade detection. The Veriti Research team analyzed these chat logs, revealing our favorite exploits, security measures they bypass, and the defenses they fear most. Veriti Research analyzed these chat communications, exposing: Vulnerabilities [] The post Inside the Minds of Cybercriminals: A Deep Dive into Black Bastas Leaked Chats appeared f

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Security operations teams are at breaking point. Analysts are drowning in alerts, detection engineers are stuck in an endless cycle of tuning rules, and proactive threat hunting has become a luxury rather than a priority. Meanwhile, cyber attacks are evolving , growing faster, smarter, and more sophisticated. To keep up, teams need to rethink how they operate.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While digital transformations have given state, local, and education (SLED) organizations unprecedented operational flexibility, threat actors are looking to exploit their new vulnerabilities. A virtual frontline has formed, and cybersecurity measures must defend against a rising tide of cyber threats. Ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, IoT vulnerabilities, and more make it imperative that SLED organizations leadership Continue reading SLED Cybersecurity Threats in 2025: What You Need to Know

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Phishing scams are no longer just poorly written emails full of typos. The era of messages from long-lost, wealthy relatives leaving fortunes to unknown heirs has passed its peak. Todays sophisticated back-end technologies take phishing and social engineering to the next level. Hackers are now able to create not only better messages but also more […] The post Next-Gen Phishing Techniques – How Back-End Tech Made Scams More Effective appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Guess you'll have to use Teams?

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA images shared via PDF documents hosted on Webflow's content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the Lumma stealer malware. Netskope Threat Labs said it discovered 260 unique domains hosting 5,000 phishing PDF files that redirect victims to malicious websites.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Today, the cybersecurity landscape is changing quickly with the increase of AI capabilities used by attackers and defenders alike. In this environment, effectively managing and remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) remains important for maintaining a secure Kubernetes environment. However, it's not enough to simply address these vulnerabilities; you must also be able to demonstrate to auditors that you've taken the appropriate action after public disclosure of such vulnerabilit

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Here's what will be hot or not in technology markets over the next five years, as projected by ABI Research. Do you agree?

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Microsoft on Thursday unmasked four of the individuals that it said were behind an Azure Abuse Enterprise scheme that involves leveraging unauthorized access to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) services in order to produce offensive and harmful content. The campaign, called LLMjacking, has targeted various AI offerings, including Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Author/Presenter: Mars Cheng Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends In Critical Infrastructure For 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A dataset used to train large language models (LLMs) has been found to contain nearly 12,000 live secrets, which allow for successful authentication. The findings once again highlight how hard-coded credentials pose a severe security risk to users and organizations alike, not to mention compounding the problem when LLMs end up suggesting insecure coding practices to their users.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

You can't download Kindle books as files anymore, but don't panic. Here's how to find thousands of free and cheap ebooks from alternative platforms that work on your Kindle.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A 23-year-old Serbian youth activist had their Android phone targeted by a zero-day exploit developed by Cellebrite to unlock the device, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Throughout this blog, we often write about both FedRAMP and CMMC as cybersecurity frameworks applied to the federal government and its contractors. These frameworks share a lot of the same DNA stemming from the same resources, and they share the same goal of making the federal government more secure. One significant question you may have, [] The post CMMC vs FedRAMP: Do They Share Reciprocity?

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The threat actor known as Sticky Werewolf has been linked to targeted attacks primarily in Russia and Belarus with the aim of delivering the Lumma Stealer malware by means of a previously undocumented implant.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Think you're stuck using only Amazon's Kindle format? Think again. Here's how to convert ebook formats, giving you more control over your digital library.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The DragonForce ransomware group has launched a major cyberattack against organizations in Saudi Arabia, marking its first known The post DragonForce Ransomware Group Targets Saudi Arabia with Large-Scale Data Breach appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

IBM ups its AI game by adding experimental chain-of-thought reasoning capabilities to its latest large language model, Granite 3.2.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Authors/Presenters: Hyo Jin Lee & Hanryeol Park Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Inside Dash Cam Custom Protocols And Discovered 0days appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Following quantum chip breakthroughs by Microsoft and Google, AWS scientists explain the role transistors play in this first-generation cat qubit architecture.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With the recent passage of the CMMC Final Rule, many defense contractors have been reminded of the requirement to ensure the secure exchange of their files containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). One popular solution used by the Department of Defense (DoD) is DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange). Unfortunately, users have reported DoD SAFE downtime [] The post When DoD SAFE is Down: Secure File Sharing Options for Defense Contractors appeared first on PreVeil.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Right now, grab a four-pack of Apple AirTags for only $65 to help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.

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