Schneier on Security
JULY 2, 2025
A whole class of speculative execution attacks against CPUs were published in 2018. They seemed pretty catastrophic at the time. But the fixes were as well. Speculative execution was a way to speed up CPUs, and removing those enhancements resulted in significant performance drops. Now, people are rethinking the trade-off. Ubuntu has disabled some protections, resulting in 20% performance boost.
Troy Hunt
JULY 2, 2025
I always used to joke that when people used Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), we effectively said "Oh no - you've been pwned! Uh, good luck!" and left it at that. That was fine when it was a pet project used by people who live in a similar world to me, but it didn't do a lot for the everyday folks just learning about the scary world of data breaches.
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Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Grafana warns of four critical RCE flaws in Image Renderer and Synthetic Monitoring Agent, stemming from Chromium V8 bugs. Update to patched versions immediately!
Troy Hunt
JULY 2, 2025
I'm in Austria! Well, I was in Austria, I'm now somewhere over the Aussie desert as I try and end this trip on top of my "to-do" list. The Have I Been Pwned Alpine Grand Tour was a great success with loads of time spent with govs, public meetups and users of this little data breach project that kinda escalated. As I say in the vid, I'm posting a lot more pics publicly to my Facebook page , so if you want to see the highlights, head over there.
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.
The Hacker News
JULY 2, 2025
Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum-severity security flaw in Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) that could permit an attacker to login to a susceptible device as the root user, allowing them to gain elevated privileges.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
A new macOS information stealer, a potential AMOS variant, targets crypto users and Ledger Live accounts, stealing passwords and wallet data using stealthy daemonization and local admin prompt tactics.
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The Hacker News
JULY 2, 2025
With nearly 80% of cyber threats now mimicking legitimate user behavior, how are top SOCs determining what’s legitimate traffic and what is potentially dangerous? Where do you turn when firewalls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) fall short at detecting the most important threats to your organization?
Security Affairs
JULY 2, 2025
Google released security patches to address a Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554, for which an exploit exists in the wild. Google released security patches to address a Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554, for which an exploit is available in the wild. “Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 138.0.7204.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
ASEC uncovers attacks on Linux servers installing legitimate proxy software (TinyProxy, Sing-box) to hijack resources for covert operations, bypassing traditional malware detection.
We Live Security
JULY 2, 2025
ESET Research analyzes Gamaredon’s updated cyberespionage toolset, new stealth-focused techniques, and aggressive spearphishing operations observed throughout 2024
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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.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Cisco warns of two critical flaws (CVE-2025-20281, CVE-2025-20282, CVSS 10.0) in ISE and ISE-PIC allowing unauthenticated remote root code execution. Apply patches immediately.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 2, 2025
The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.
SecureWorld News
JULY 2, 2025
Texas is making waves in AI governance. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 149 , formally titled the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), on June 22, 2025. The new law, effective January 1, 2026, establishes clear guardrails around AI development and deployment—regulating who it applies to, what it prohibits, and how oversight will be handled.
The Hacker News
JULY 2, 2025
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to phishing campaigns that impersonate popular brands and trick targets into calling phone numbers operated by threat actors.
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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.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
A NFSundown flaw (CVE-2025-38089) in the Linux kernel allows remote attackers to crash NFS servers via a NULL pointer dereference. PoC exploit is public!
Cisco Security
JULY 2, 2025
Cisco Security and Splunk protected Cisco Live San Diego 2025 in the Security Operations Center. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Google has urgently patched a high-severity zero-day (CVE-2025-6554) in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. This type confusion flaw is actively exploited in the wild, risking RCE.
Security Affairs
JULY 2, 2025
Qantas reports a cyberattack after hackers accessed customer data via a third-party platform, amid ongoing Scattered Spider aviation breaches. Qantas, Australia’s largest airline, disclosed a cyberattack after hackers accessed a third-party platform used by a call centre, stealing significant customer data. The breach, linked to ongoing Scattered Spider activity, was detected and contained on Monday.
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.
The Hacker News
JULY 2, 2025
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency-related businesses with malware written in the Nim programming language, underscoring a constant evolution of their tactics.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
The post Windows User Count Controversy: Microsoft Silently “Corrects” User Base to 1.4 Billion After Implied 400M Drop appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.
Trend Micro
JULY 2, 2025
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Security Affairs
JULY 2, 2025
U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based Aeza Group and affiliates for aiding cybercriminals via bulletproof hosting services. The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based Aeza Group for aiding global cybercriminals via bulletproof hosting services. A bulletproof hosting service is a type of internet hosting provider that knowingly allows cybercriminals to host malicious content or run illegal operations, and helps them stay online even when authorities try to
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Cisco Security
JULY 2, 2025
Cisco Security and Splunk protected Cisco Live San Diego 2025 in the Security Operations Center. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future.
The Hacker News
JULY 2, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has levied sanctions against Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider Aeza Group to assist threat actors in their malicious activities and targeting victims in the country and across the world. The sanctions also extend to its subsidiaries Aeza International Ltd., the U.K.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Over 143,000 ICS devices in the power sector are publicly exposed to the internet, facing high/critical vulnerabilities. Urgent action is needed to secure global energy infrastructure.
Malwarebytes
JULY 2, 2025
Australia’s largest airline Qantas has confirmed that cybercriminals have gained access to a third party customer servicing platform that contained 6 million customer service records. Qantas says the breach occurred after a cybercriminal targeted a call centre and managed to gain access to the third party platform, presumably via social engineering.
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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.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Group-IB uncovers Qwizzserial, a new Android malware family stealing financial data from thousands in Uzbekistan by exploiting SMS-based 2FA via Telegram-distributed APKs.
Cisco Security
JULY 2, 2025
Cisco Security and Splunk protected Cisco Live San Diego 2025 in the Security Operations Center. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future.
Penetration Testing
JULY 2, 2025
Apple is suing former Vision Pro engineer Di Liu, accusing him of stealing thousands of confidential files and joining competitor Snap, raising concerns about trade secret exfiltration.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 2, 2025
If you use Microsoft Authenticator, there are important steps you might want to take this month when it comes to password management. Get the details.
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