Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. However, new details about the internal operations of a prolific voice phishing gang show the group routinely abuses legitimate services at Apple and Google to force a variety of outbound communications to their users, including emails, automated phone calls and system-level messages sent to all signed-in devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ramat Gan, Israel, January 7th, 2025, CyberNewswire — CyTwist , a leader in advanced next-generation threat detection solutions, has launched its patented detection engine to combat the insidious rise of AI-generated malware. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving as attackers harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop advanced and evasive threats.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cybersecurity in today's world is akin to the enchanted realms of fairy tales, where threats lurk in dark digital forests and heroes wield keyboards instead of swords. Just as these cautionary fables have guided generations, modern stories now light our path through the complex security landscape. Welcome to SecureWorld's theme for 2025: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 7, 2025, CyberNewswire — Security Risk Advisors today announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.

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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 Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2025

American businesses are increasingly turning to their brokers for more than financial protection, and also seek guidance, expertise and support to strengthen their cyber defenses. The post Brokers Key to Strengthening American Businesses’ Cyber Defenses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the Washington Post : The sanctions target Beijing Integrity Technology Group , which U.S. officials say employed workers responsible for the Flax Typhoon attacks which compromised devices including routers and internet-enabled cameras to infiltrate government and industrial targets in the United States, Taiwan, Europe and elsewhere.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Read our IVPN review to uncover its strong security features and privacy-first approach. Discover what sets it apart but are there hidden drawbacks?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2025

US adds Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate Tencent to the list of companies supporting the Chinese military. The US Department of Defense has added Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate Tencent to its “Chinese military company” list under the Section 1260 requirement. The US government does not explain the decision.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

You just followed a fascinating new account on Bluesky. But does that account really belong to who you think it does?

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dell Technologies has issued a critical security advisory for its OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software. The advisory addresses The post Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Found in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

CES is in full swing, and we've seen major announcements from the likes of Samsung, Roborock, MSI, and more. Here's our roundup of the new tech you don't want to miss.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 7, 2025

One of the first things everyone predicted when artificial intelligence (AI) became more commonplace was that it would assist cybercriminals in making their phishing campaigns more effective. Now, researchers have conducted a scientific study into the effectiveness of AI supported spear phishing , and the results line up with everyone’s expectations: AI is making it easier to do crimes.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

These over-the-counter CGMs from health brands Dexcom and Abbott make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible. Here's how they can help you - no prescription necessary.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Google has just released a critical security update for its Chrome web browser, addressing a high-severity vulnerability that The post Chrome Update Addresses High-Severity Vulnerability: CVE-2025-0291 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

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WIRED Threat Level

JANUARY 7, 2025

Misconfigured license-plate-recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes by them.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 7, 2025

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday said there are no indications that the cyber attack targeting the Treasury Department impacted other federal agencies. The agency said it's working closely with the Treasury Department and BeyondTrust to get a better understanding of the breach and mitigate its impacts.

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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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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited the recent elections as a 'cultural tipping point' for restoring free speech.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered firmware security vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencing instrument that, if successfully exploited, could permit attackers to brick or plant persistent malware on susceptible devices.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

Premium hardware maker OWC unveils a new RAID storage unit and Thunderbolt 5 hub.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Internet service providers (ISPs) and governmental entities in the Middle East have been targeted using an updated variant of the EAGERBEE malware framework. The new variant of EAGERBEE (aka Thumtais) comes fitted with various components that allow the backdoor to deploy additional payloads, enumerate file systems, and execute commands shells, demonstrating a significant evolution.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

If you could use a 10-port charger or 5-display docking station, Plugable has some CES 2025 reveals you should check out.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2025

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab vulnerabilities, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for the vulnerabilities added to the catalog: CVE-2020-2883 (CVSS score 9.8) is a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server (v

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

The company's latest 165W Fast Charging Power Bank and 140W Charger are available for purchase now.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 7, 2025

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added three flaws impacting Mitel MiCollab and Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows - CVE-2024-41713 (CVSS score: 9.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI was featured in nearly every consumer tech category at CES. Here's what stood out.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 7, 2025

Our cybersecurity expert explores the security risks in the automotive industry, from remote hacks to data breaches, and explains the cyber attacks Mazda vehicles may be vulnerable to. The post Mazda Connect Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Zero Day

JANUARY 7, 2025

AMD chips abound in gaming laptops this year at CES. I chatted with AMD's Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions about the organization's overall strategy.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2025

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab vulnerabilities, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for the vulnerabilities added to the catalog: CVE-2020-2883 (CVSS score 9.8) is a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server (v

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