The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO Sometimes, the best insights come not from the keynote stage, but from the hotel lobby. Related: RSAC 2025 top takeaways In between sessions at RSAC 2025 , I slipped over to the Marriott lobby and held quick, off-the-cuff interviews with a handful of cybersecurity vendors each doing something genuinely different, often radical, to help organizations shore up digital defenses.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 1, 2025

Two essays were just published on DOGE’s data collection and aggregation, and how it ends with a modern surveillance state. It’s good to see this finally being talked about.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

In an online world filled with extraordinarily sophisticated cyberattacksincluding organized assaults on software supply chains, state-directed exploitations of undiscovered vulnerabilities, and the novel and malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI)small businesses are forced to prioritize a different type of cyberattack: The type that gets through.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

Hive0117 targets Russian firms in multiple sectors with phishing attacks using a modified version of the DarkWatchman malware. A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6. The financially-motivated group targeted organizations in the media, tourism, finance, insurance, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, biotechnology and retail sectors.

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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

MAY 1, 2025

Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities in Apples AirPlay SDK that put billions of users at risk of their devices being taking over. AirPlay is Apple’s proprietary wireless technology that allows you to stream audio, video, photos, and even mirror your device’s screen from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to other compatible devices like Apple TV, HomePod, smart TVs, or speakers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

The FBI shared 42K phishing domains tied to LabHost, a PhaaS platform shut down in April 2024, to boost awareness and help identify compromises. The FBI shared a list of 42,000 domains registered from November 2021 to Apr 2024, linked to LabHost to raise awareness and aid in threat detection. The domain list helps prevent future malicious use, allows security teams to scan past logs for breaches, and supports phishing analysis and model training. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2025

As we celebrate World Password Day on May 1st, it's clear that traditional password trickslike swapping "a" with "@" or adding an exclamation point at the endare no longer fooling hackers. In an age where generative AI and machine learning power cyberattacks, password-cracking tools have become more sophisticated, making these outdated techniques ineffective.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

Canadian electric utility Nova Scotia Power and parent company Emera are facing a cyberattack that disrupted their IT systems and networks. Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility serving the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Headquartered in Halifax, it is a subsidiary of Emera Inc. The company provides electricity to over 500,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the province.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

Zimperium, this week during the 2025 RSA Conference, shared an analysis of mobile computing environments that finds more than 60% of iOS and 34% of Android apps lack basic code protection, with nearly 60% of iOS and 43% of Android apps also vulnerable to leaking personally identifiable information (PII). The post Report Exposes Soft Security Underbelly of Mobile Computing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

SonicWall confirmed that threat actors actively exploited two vulnerabilities impacting its SMA100 Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. SonicWall revealed that attackers actively exploited two security vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-44221 and CVE-2024-38475 , in its SMA100 Secure Mobile Access appliances. Below are the descriptions of the two flaws: CVE-2023-44221 (CVSS score: 7.2) – Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

The RSA Conference 2025, held in San Francisco from April 28 to May 1, spotlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, identity security, and collaborative defense strategies. This years theme (Many Voices. One Community) emphasized collaboration across diverse perspectives to tackle cybersecurity challenges.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

Account Takeovers (ATOs) are becoming one of the most dangerous and costly threats to businesses and their customers. These attacks are not only financially devastating, but they also have the potential to severely damage an organizations reputation and customer trust. ATOs are often overlooked, yet they account for billions of dollars in losses annually.

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WIRED Threat Level

MAY 1, 2025

For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more deviousand effectivethan ever.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

In todays digital world, cybersecurity is as much about smart tools as it is about the people who use them. Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are at the heart of an organizations defense. But behind the shiny dashboards and real-time alerts lies a growing challengebalancing cutting-edge SOC automation tools with the realities of increasing alert [] The post Best 10 SOC Tools for Security Operations and Threat Detection appeared first on Centraleyes.

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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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WIRED Threat Level

MAY 1, 2025

People are using ChatGPTs new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at riskunless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself.

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Centraleyes

MAY 1, 2025

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is as much about smart tools as it is about the people who use them. Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are at the heart of an organizations defense. But behind the shiny dashboards and real-time alerts lies a growing challengebalancing cutting-edge SOC automation tools with the realities of increasing alert volumes, integration hurdles, and a persistent cybersecurity skills gap.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

WhatsApp is setting new standards for privacy with its recent feature, Private Processing. This innovative approach allows WhatsApp to enhance its AI capabilities, such as smart replies, message suggestions, and content filtering, while ensuring that users private conversations remain secure. In an age where personal data is constantly at risk, WhatsApps move towards on-device AI The post WhatsApps New Private Processing: Revolutionizing AI Features While Ensuring Privacy appeared first on Seceo

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The Hacker News

MAY 1, 2025

A year after Microsoft announced passkeys support for consumer accounts, the tech giant has announced a big change that pushes individuals signing up for new accounts to use the phishing-resistant authentication method by default. "Brand new Microsoft accounts will now be 'passwordless by default,'" Microsoft's Joy Chik and Vasu Jakkal said.

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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 Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

In recent reports, significant security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in some of the worlds leading generative AI systems, such as OpenAIs GPT-4, Anthropics Claude, and Googles Gemini. While these AI models have revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. These risks include AI jailbreaks, the generation of unsafe code, and The post AI Security Risks: Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Threats in Leading AI Systems appeared

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

Rolling Square's AirCard Pro and AirNotch Pro even glow in the dark.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

Zero-day exploits continue to pose one of the most significant and evolving cybersecurity threats to businesses worldwide. According to a recent report, 75 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited this year, with 44% of these attacks targeting enterprise security products. These vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they are exploited before the vendor can address or patch them, The post The Rising Threat of Zero-Day Exploits Targeting Enterprise Security Products appeared first on S

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

Even if your Samsung phone offers acceptable battery life, I'm confident that adjusting these settings will improve it.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2025

SaaS misconfigurations can silently lead to compliance failures and security risks. Learn how operationalizing compliance with AppOmni helps security teams enforce policies, monitor continuously, and stay audit-ready. The post From Policy to Practice: How to Operationalize SaaS Compliance at Scale appeared first on AppOmni. The post From Policy to Practice: How to Operationalize SaaS Compliance at Scale appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

With its 6.8-inch display and impressive endurance, the Moto G Power (2025) delivers premium features at a budget-friendly price, making it a standout in its category.

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The Hacker News

MAY 1, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new campaign targeting WordPress sites that disguises the malware as a security plugin. The plugin, which goes by the name "WP-antymalwary-bot.php," comes with a variety of features to maintain access, hide itself from the admin dashboard, and execute remote code.

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

Microsoft's AI tool can answer questions about the current screen on your mobile device and the current web page in Edge. I discovered a variety of ways that can be helpful, including while job searching.

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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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Penetration Testing

MAY 1, 2025

SonicWalls Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has issued an important update for its SMA1000 series appliances following The post SonicWall Issues Patch for SSRF Vulnerability in SMA1000 Appliances appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

According to Bloomberg, the increasingly popular AI framework can vastly increase your chances of getting dangerous answers. What can you do?

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The Hacker News

MAY 1, 2025

Enterprise data backup platform Commvault has revealed that an unknown nation-state threat actor breached its Microsoft Azure environment by exploiting CVE-2025-3928 but emphasized there is no evidence of unauthorized data access.

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Zero Day

MAY 1, 2025

Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET's 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.

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