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The Age of Integrity

Schneier on Security

We need to talk about data integrity. Narrowly, the term refers to ensuring that data isn’t tampered with, either in transit or in storage. Manipulating account balances in bank databases, removing entries from criminal records, and murder by removing notations about allergies from medical records are all integrity attacks. More broadly, integrity refers to ensuring that data is correct and accurate from the point it is collected, through all the ways it is used, modified, transformed, and event

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The Battle for Attention: How Cybersecurity Fights for Truth in a World of Noise

Jane Frankland

“Amusement will outcompete information, and spectacle will outcompete arguments.” This observation, from Chris Hayes’ book T he Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource cuts to the heart of a growing challenge in every domain of modern society. Whether it’s politics, media, or cybersecurity, the ability to seize attention now often outweighs the value of truth.

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STRATEGIC REEL: APIs are the new perimeter — and business logic attacks are slipping through

The Last Watchdog

APIs have become the digital glue of the enterprise — and attackers know it. Related: API security – the big picture In this debut edition of the Last Watchdog Strategic Reel (LWSR), A10 Networks ’ Field CISO Jamison Utter cuts through the noise from RSAC 2025 with a sharp breakdown of today’s API threatscape. From 15,000 APIs per enterprise to the illusion of “free” cloud security, Utter outlines how outdated defenses are failing where it matters most: the business logic layer.

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British Hacker ‘IntelBroker’ Charged in $25M Cybercrime Case, US Seeks Extradition

Tech Republic Security

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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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Windows Security Alert: Secure Boot Certificates Expiring in 2026, Update Now

Penetration Testing

Microsoft's 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in 2026, impacting all supported Windows versions. Update now via Windows Update to avoid boot failures, especially on isolated systems.

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Fake DocuSign email hides tricky phishing attempt

Malwarebytes

On my daily rounds, I encountered a phishing attempt that used a not completely unusual, yet clever delivery method. What began as a seemingly routine DocuSign notification turned into a multi-layered deception involving Webflow, a shady redirect, and a legitimate Google login page. Webflow is a visual website builder that allows designers and developers to create custom, responsive websites.

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Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Zero Day

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Over 1,000 SOHO Devices Hacked in China-linked LapDogs Cyber Espionage Campaign

The Hacker News

Threat hunters have discovered a network of more than 1,000 compromised small office and home office (SOHO) devices that have been used to facilitate a prolonged cyber espionage infrastructure campaign for China-nexus hacking groups. The Operational Relay Box (ORB) network has been codenamed LapDogs by SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team.

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OneClik APT campaign targets energy sector with stealthy backdoors

Security Affairs

A OneClik campaign, likely carried out by China-linked actor, targets energy sectors using stealthy ClickOnce and Golang backdoors. Trellix cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new APT malware campaign, OneClik, targeting the energy, oil, and gas sectors. It abuses Microsoft’s ClickOnce deployment tech and custom Golang backdoors. While links to China-affiliated actors are suspected, attribution remains cautious.

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SparkKitty Spyware Targets iOS and Android Through Fake Apps and Crypto Scams

Tech Republic Security

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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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Taking over millions of developers exploiting an Open VSX Registry flaw

Security Affairs

A critical flaw in Open VSX Registry could let attackers hijack the VS Code extension hub, exposing millions of developers to supply chain attacks. Cybersecurity researchers at Koi Security discovered a critical vulnerability in the Open VSX Registry (open-vsx.org) that could have let attackers take over the Visual Studio Code extensions marketplace, endangering millions of developers through potential supply chain attacks. open-vsx.org is the open-source is an open-source extension registry ma

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SafePay ransomware: What you need to know

Graham Cluley

SafePay is a relatively new ransomware that is making a big impact. Find out how it is different from other ransomware, and read more in my article on the Fortra blog.

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Chinese Group Silver Fox Uses Fake Websites to Deliver Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit

The Hacker News

A new campaign has been observed leveraging fake websites advertising popular software such as WPS Office, Sogou, and DeepSeek to deliver Sainbox RAT and the open-source Hidden rootkit. The activity has been attributed with medium confidence to a Chinese hacking group called Silver Fox (aka Void Arachne), citing similarities in tradecraft with previous campaigns attributed to the threat actor.

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FedRAMP Pen Test Scope vs. Rules of Engagement Explained

Security Boulevard

FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to understand what you need to do to pass, it’s worth going over what penetration testing is, what […] The post FedRAMP Pen Test Scope vs.

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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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MOVEit Transfer Faces Increased Threats as Scanning Surges and CVE Flaws Are Targeted

The Hacker News

Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise is warning of a "notable surge" in scanning activity targeting Progress MOVEit Transfer systems starting May 27, 2025—suggesting that attackers may be preparing for another mass exploitation campaign or probing for unpatched systems.

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Odyssey Stealer: macOS Under Attack by ClickFix-Driven Infostealer

Penetration Testing

CYFIRMA uncovers "Odyssey Stealer," a new macOS malware using fake App Store prompts & typosquatting to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data from Western users.

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APT42 impersonates cyber professionals to phish Israeli academics and journalists

Security Affairs

Iran-linked APT42 targets Israeli experts with phishing attacks, posing as security professionals to steal email credentials and 2FA codes. Iran-linked group APT42 (aka Educated Manticore, Charming Kitten , and Mint Sandstorm ) is targeting Israeli journalists, cybersecurity experts, and academics with phishing attacks, posing as security professionals to steal email credentials and 2FA codes, according to Check Point.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat

Security Boulevard

Check out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the week ending June 27. 1 - CISA and NSA call for adoption of memory-safe languages Once again the U.S. government is urging developers to use programming languages tha

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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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Business Case for Agentic AI SOC Analysts

The Hacker News

Security operations centers (SOCs) are under pressure from both sides: threats are growing more complex and frequent, while security budgets are no longer keeping pace. Today’s security leaders are expected to reduce risk and deliver results without relying on larger teams or increased spending. At the same time, SOC inefficiencies are draining resources.

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CVE-2025-5777, CVE-2025-6543: Frequently Asked Questions About CitrixBleed 2 and Citrix NetScaler Exploitation

Security Boulevard

Frequently asked questions about recent Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild, including CVE-2025-5777 known as CitrixBleed 2. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding CVE-2025-5777 and CVE-2025-6543, two Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited in the wild.

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Forget Google and Microsoft: OpenAI may be building the ultimate work suite of apps and services

Zero Day

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PUBLOAD and Pubshell Malware Used in Mustang Panda's Tibet-Specific Attack

The Hacker News

A China-linked threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been attributed to a new cyber espionage campaign directed against the Tibetan community.

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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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Silver Fox Strikes with Fake Installers: Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit Target Chinese Speakers

Penetration Testing

Netskope uncovers Sainbox RAT (Gh0stRAT variant) and Hidden rootkit delivered via fake software installers to Chinese users, leveraging DLL sideloading and sRDI for stealth.

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AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds

eSecurity Planet

This article was originally published on TechRepublic. Artificial intelligence agents, autonomous software that performs tasks or makes decisions on behalf of humans, are becoming increasingly prolific in businesses. They can significantly improve efficiency by taking repetitive tasks off employees’ plates, such as calling sales leads or handling data entry.

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From Packets to Protection: How Network Observability Powers Security and Forensics

Security Boulevard

In cybersecurity, the old maxim “you can’t secure what you can’t see” serves as one of the primary guiding principles. As enterprise networks grow increasingly distributed and complex across on-premises data centers, private clouds, and diverse public cloud environments, traditional security tools often struggle to provide a comprehensive view.

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How Security and Privacy Teams Break Barriers Together

Lenny Zeltser

While cybersecurity and data privacy leaders have distinct expertise, our fundamental goals are aligned. By understanding each other’s perspectives and priorities, we can support each other to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity and privacy programs. This was the focus of the presentation that Edy Glozman and I delivered at the RSA Conference.

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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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Best Application Security Testing Tools: Top 10 Tools in 2025

Security Boulevard

What Are Application Security Testing Tools? Application security testing (AST) tools identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software applications. These tools assess code, application behavior, or its environment to detect potential security risks. They help developers and security teams prevent cyberattacks by addressing security issues during the development and deployment phases.

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Microsoft 365 “Direct Send” Abused: Phishing Campaign Spoofs Internal Users, Bypasses Security

Penetration Testing

The post Microsoft 365 “Direct Send” Abused: Phishing Campaign Spoofs Internal Users, Bypasses Security appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations

Security Boulevard

Tenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and warnings from U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) , a

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AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know

Heimadal Security

Identity theft happens every 22 seconds in the U.S. and now, artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers. What used to be rough Photoshop jobs has evolved into slick, AI-generated IDs that can trick high-end security systems. These fakes often rely on something people give away freely: their social media photos. As AI tools […] The post AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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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!