Tue.May 27, 2025

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Chinese-Owned VPNs

Schneier on Security

One one my biggest worries about VPNs is the amount of trust users need to place in them, and how opaque most of them are about who owns them and what sorts of data they retain. A new study found that many commercials VPNS are (often surreptitiously) owned by Chinese companies. It would be hard for U.S. users to avoid the Chinese VPNs. The ownership of many appeared deliberately opaque, with several concealing their structure behind layers of offshore shell companies.

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184 million logins for Instagram, Roblox, Facebook, Snapchat, and more exposed online

Malwarebytes

A recent discovery by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler of an unsecured database containing over 184 million unique login credentials has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by infostealers. While the sheer volume of exposed dataincluding emails, passwords, and authorization URLsis alarming, the real concern is not just about the exposure itself, but in how cybercriminals collect and weaponize these credentials.

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DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers

Security Affairs

Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers reported that a DragonForce ransomware operator exploited three chained vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp software to attack a managed service provider. SimpleHelp is a remote support and access software designed for IT professionals and support teams.

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I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to give it an instant battery boost

Zero Day

Even if your Samsung phone offers battery life that's just good enough, adjusting these settings will take things up a notch.

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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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The 90-5-5 Concept: Your Key to Solving Human Risk in Cybersecurity

Cisco Security

Most breaches are caused by everyday human mistakes. The 90-5-5 Concept is a framework that addresses this by shifting the conversation to proactive design.

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GitLab ‘Vulnerability Highlights the Double-Edged Nature of AI Assistants’

Tech Republic Security

A remote prompt injection flaw in GitLab Duo allowed attackers to steal private source code and inject malicious HTML. GitLab has since patched the issue.

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Windows 11 Task Manager CPU Usage Finally Makes Sense!

Penetration Testing

In the Windows 11 24H2 KB5058411 update (May 2025 Patch Tuesday), Microsoft has revised the formula used to The post Windows 11 Task Manager CPU Usage Finally Makes Sense! appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Employees Searching Payroll Portals on Google Tricked Into Sending Paychecks to Hackers

The Hacker News

Threat hunters have exposed a novel campaign that makes use of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning techniques to target employee mobile devices and facilitate payroll fraud.

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Why I recommend this Nikon camera to most beginner photographers - especially at this price

Zero Day

Your smartphone camera is very capable, but the Nikon Z50 II makes spending more for a true imaging sensor worth it.

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Hackers Are Calling Your Office: FBI Alerts Law Firms to Luna Moth’s Stealth Phishing Campaign

The Hacker News

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of social engineering attacks mounted by a criminal extortion actor known as Luna Moth targeting law firms over the past two years.

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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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Should you upgrade to Wi-Fi 7? My verdict after testing this next-gen router at home

Zero Day

The Asus RT-BE86U features robust security and next-generation high-speed internet capabilities, but does it justify an upgrade?

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New Self-Spreading Malware Infects Docker Containers to Mine Dero Cryptocurrency

The Hacker News

Misconfigured Docker API instances have become the target of a new malware campaign that transforms them into a cryptocurrency mining botnet. The attacks, designed to mine for Dero currency, is notable for its worm-like capabilities to propagate the malware to other exposed Docker instances and rope them into an ever-growing horde of mining bots.

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Why I prefer this rugged Samsung phone over flagship models (and it looks just as good)

Zero Day

The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 enables six quick actions without touching the display, has a removable battery, and rugged durability.

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Cybercriminals Clone Antivirus Site to Spread Venom RAT and Steal Crypto Wallets

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new malicious campaign that uses a fake website advertising antivirus software from Bitdefender to dupe victims into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT.

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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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Upgrading your Windows laptop? This Dell model is my top pick for work and travel

Zero Day

The Dell 14 Plus is my new favorite laptop for the office, with an updated processor that yields improved battery life and performance.

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Unsophisticated Actors, Poor Hygiene Prompt CI Alert for Oil & Gas 

Security Boulevard

An alert from CISA, FBI, EPA and DOE came after CISA observed attacks by unsophisticated cyber actors leveraging basic and elementary intrusion techniques against ICS/SCADA systems. The post Unsophisticated Actors, Poor Hygiene Prompt CI Alert for Oil & Gas appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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This stuff is like super glue for your electronic repairs - but better

Zero Day

I've used every adhesive under the sun, but sometimes electronics-grade silicone is all it takes to save the day.

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Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom

Security Affairs

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom, nearly a month after first disclosing the cyberattack. Nova Scotia Power confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack nearly a month after disclosing a cyber incident. The company revealed it hasnt paid the ransom. Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility serving the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

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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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What is Solarium? Everything we know about Apple's biggest UI overhaul in a decade

Zero Day

Solarium is reportedly coming to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch -- everything. And it'll be all about bright translucency.

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Russia-linked APT Laundry Bear linked to 2024 Dutch Police attack

Security Affairs

A new Russia-linked APT group, tracked as Laundry Bear, has been linked to a Dutch police security breach in September 2024. Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) have linked a previously undetected Russia-linked group, tracked Laundry Bear (aka Void Blizzard), to a 2024 police breach.

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Can a home wind turbine replace my solar panels? My results after months of testing

Zero Day

Solar generators are all the rage, but what do you do when the clouds roll in? This gadget will keep your power running.

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OpenAI & G42 Partnership: Free ChatGPT Plus for All UAE Residents

Penetration Testing

The artificial intelligence company OpenAI recently announced a partnership with G42, a technology giant headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The post OpenAI & G42 Partnership: Free ChatGPT Plus for All UAE Residents appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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How to get 2FA codes on your desktop when your phone is MIA

Zero Day

If you have two-factor authentication enabled but don't have your phone nearby, you can use one of these desktop apps to get your code.

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AI Agents and the Non‑Human Identity Crisis: How to Deploy AI More Securely at Scale

The Hacker News

Artificial intelligence is driving a massive shift in enterprise productivity, from GitHubCopilots code completions to chatbots that mine internal knowledge bases for instant answers. Each new agent must authenticate to other services, quietly swelling the population of nonhuman identities (NHIs) across corporate clouds.

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This lean Linux distro can give your Windows 10 PC an extra 5 to 10 years of life

Zero Day

Don't throw away your old computer. Install a Linux distribution that'll make it feel brand new. FunOS is here to help you out.

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Microsoft Defender vs Bitdefender: Compare Antivirus Software

eSecurity Planet

Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender are two popular small business security providers with multiple products for small teams. Microsoft Defender can protect your office solutions, like Word and Teams, and business endpoint devices. Bitdefender performs vulnerability scans on your devices and protects your email accounts. Ive compared both solutions to help you decide which is a better fit for your small business.

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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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AI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report madhav Tue, 05/27/2025 - 07:40 The Thales 2025 Data Threat Report reveals a critical inflection point in global cybersecurity. As the threat landscape grows more complex and hostile, the rapid adoption of generative AI is amplifying both opportunity and risk.

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FBI Warns Law Firms: Hackers Are Calling Offices in Stealth Phishing Scam

eSecurity Planet

The FBI has issued a new warning to US law firms about an ongoing and increasingly aggressive phishing campaign orchestrated by the cybercriminal group Luna Moth. Also known as Silent Ransom Group (SRG), Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, this group has shifted gears in its attack methods, now actively calling targets and impersonating IT personnel to trick them into handing over system access.

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I found the world's smallest 65W USB-C charger, and it's my new travel essential

Zero Day

Need a tiny charger that packs a punch? This model from Rolling Square has you covered.

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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Drafting’

Security Boulevard

via the cosmic humor & dry-as-the-desert wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroes XKCD Drafting appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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!