Thu.Feb 06, 2025

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AIs and Robots Should Sound Robotic

Schneier on Security

Most people know that robots no longer sound like tinny trash cans. They sound like Siri , Alexa , and Gemini. They sound like the voices in labyrinthine customer support phone trees. And even those robot voices are being made obsolete by new AI-generated voices that can mimic every vocal nuance and tic of human speech, down to specific regional accents.

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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2025-0411 7-Zip Mark of the Web Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2022-23748 Dante Discovery Process Control Vulnerability CVE-2024-21413 Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validatio

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15+ Years of Loading Threat Intel into SIEM: Why Does This Still Suck?

Anton on Security

Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember how SIEM was done before the arrival of threat intelligence feeds. We had to write broad behavioral (well, behavioral-ish, if I am totally honest) rules without relying on any precise knowledge of attacker infrastructure and details of their operations ( IF event_type=exploit FOLLOWED BY event_type=config_change ON the same machine THENalert ).

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Grubhub Suffers Data Breach in Third-Party Vendor Incident

SecureWorld News

Grubhub recently confirmed a data breach stemming from a third-party vendor, exposing the ongoing risks associated with supply chain security. While the company assures that sensitive information like full payment details and Social Security numbers were not compromised, the incident serves as another reminder of the vulnerabilities that can arise from external partnerships.

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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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NJ Lawmakers Advance Anti-Deepfake Legislation

Security Boulevard

New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would make it a crime to knowingly create and distribute AI-generated deepfake visual or audio content for nefarious purposes, the latest step in an ongoing push at the state and national level to address the rising threat. The post NJ Lawmakers Advance Anti-Deepfake Legislation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

SecureWorld News

The United States is taking a firm stance against potential cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence (AI) applications with direct ties to foreign adversaries. On February 6, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced the bipartisan No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act, seeking to prohibit federal employees from using the AI-powered application DeepSeek on government-issued devices.

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Notorious hacker behind 40+ cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested

Security Affairs

Spanish Police arrested an unnamed hacker who allegedly breached tens of government institutions in Spain and the US. Spanish National Police arrested a hacker responsible for multiple cyberattacks on government institutions in Spain and the U.S. Targe including the U.S. Army, UN, NATO, and other agencies. Some of the breached organizations are the U.S.

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Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks 

Security Boulevard

Technology infrastructure services company Kyndryl has launched end-to-end Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services as a market offering that supports Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE services. The post Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco addressed two critical flaws in its Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Security Affairs

Cisco addressed critical flaws in Identity Services Engine, preventing privilege escalation and system configuration changes. Cisco addressed multiple vulnerabilities, including two critical remote code execution flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-20124 (CVSS score of 9.9) and CVE-2025-20125 (CVSS score of 9.1), in Identity Services Engine (ISE). A remote attacker authenticated with read-only administrative privileges could exploit the flaws to execute arbitrary commands on flawed devices.

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Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management

Security Boulevard

Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The post Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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New scams could abuse brief USPS suspension of inbound packages from China, Hong Kong

Malwarebytes

I would be the last one to provide scammers with good ideas, but as a security provider, sometimes we need to think like criminals to stay ahead in the race. Recently, the US Postal Service (USPS) announced that it would suspend inbound packages from China and Hong Kong until further notice. That further notice, it turned out, was very short indeed, with the USPS announcing on February 5 that the interruption in service would itself be disruptedpackages were once again approved to enter the coun

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Security Consolidation Improves Efficiency, Threat Mitigation

Security Boulevard

Enterprises are shifting toward security tool consolidation as cyberthreats grow in complexity, opting for integrated platforms over fragmented, multi-vendor solutions. The post Security Consolidation Improves Efficiency, Threat Mitigation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales and Imperva Introduce New Accelerate Partner Networks to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thales and Imperva Introduce New Accelerate Partner Networks to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges madhav Thu, 02/06/2025 - 08:04 Since Thales acquired Imperva in December 2023, the two companies have worked tirelessly to help organizations discover and protect data anywhere, manage access, and secure all its paths. The acquisition created a holistic portfolio of cybersecurity solutions that addresses the critical security needs of global customers.

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What Is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

eSecurity Planet

Single sign-on” (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to enter one set of authentication credentials to access multiple websites, applications, and services. The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource. Although several SSO options exist, they all strive to offer benefits to both users and businesses.

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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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Thales and Imperva Introduce New Accelerate Partner Networks to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thales and Imperva Introduce New Accelerate Partner Networks to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges madhav Thu, 02/06/2025 - 08:04 Since Thales acquired Imperva in December 2023, the two companies have worked tirelessly to help organizations discover and protect data anywhere, manage access, and secure all its paths. The acquisition created a holistic portfolio of cybersecurity solutions that addresses the critical security needs of global customers.

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What Is SQL Injection? Examples & Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

SQL injection (SQLi) is a cyberattack where malicious SQL code is injected into vulnerable web applications. This allows attackers to interfere with database queries and manipulate them to gain unauthorized access to the server. Depending on the command, a successful SQL injection attack can have devastating results, leading to loss of revenue and reputation for businesses.

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Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click hackers

Zero Day

Mobile spyware attacks are on the rise globally. That's why you should treat your phone like a computer, according to this cybersecurity expert.

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Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024, Research Finds

Tech Republic Security

Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.

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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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Can phones replace laptops? This underrated Samsung feature settled that debate for me

Zero Day

One of the most overlooked Samsung features lets you pair your phone with a monitor or TV and operate it like a computer.

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Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS

Trend Micro

This blog post details our analysis of an SEO manipulation campaign targeting Asia. We also share recommendations that can help enterprises proactively secure their environment.

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Your Netgear Wi-Fi router could be wide open to hackers - install the fix now

Zero Day

The fixes secure several WiFi 6 access points and Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers from two critical bugs.

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Hackers Exploiting SimpleHelp RMM Flaws for Persistent Access and Ransomware

The Hacker News

Threat actors have been observed exploiting recently disclosed security flaws in SimpleHelp's Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software as a precursor for what appears to be a ransomware attack.

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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!

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Grubhub breach exposed customer data. Should you be worried?

Zero Day

Here's what happened, what Grubhub has done about it, and what you should do too.

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SparkCat Malware Uses OCR to Extract Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases from Images

The Hacker News

A new malware campaign dubbed SparkCat has leveraged a suit of bogus apps on both Apple's and Google's respective app stores to steal victims' mnemonic phrases associated with cryptocurrency wallets.

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If you're not working on quantum-safe encryption now, it's already too late

Zero Day

Quantum computers could soon break today's strongest encryption, putting sensitive data at risk. Let's dive deep into what this all means for telecommunications, security, AI, and our future.

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Top 3 Ransomware Threats Active in 2025

The Hacker News

You arrive at the office, power up your system, and panic sets in. Every file is locked, and every system is frozen. A ransom demand flashes on your screen: "Pay $2 million in Bitcoin within 48 hours or lose everything." And the worst part is that even after paying, theres no guarantee youll get your data back.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time just got a game-changing upgrade

Zero Day

I've been praising these simple accessories for years, and this new feature makes them even more useful than ever.

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North Korean APT Kimsuky Uses forceCopy Malware to Steal Browser-Stored Credentials

The Hacker News

The North Korea-linked nation-state hacking group known as Kimsuky has been observed conducting spear-phishing attacks to deliver an information stealer malware named forceCopy, according to new findings from the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC). The attacks commence with phishing emails containing a Windows shortcut (LNK) file that's disguised as a Microsoft Office or PDF document.

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AT&T tells you why a business is calling now, thanks to this feature update

Zero Day

It's going to be a little easier to make sure you never miss an important call.

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How to Lock Apps on iPad

Tech Republic Security

Set your iPad into kiosk mode and pass it around without worrying about someone opening other apps or accessing unwanted content through an accessibility feature called Guided Access.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!