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Google Reveals How a Hacker Exploits SonicWall Hardware Using OVERSTEP Backdoor

Tech Republic Security

A hacker has been using a backdoor to exploit certain SonicWall SMA appliances since October 2024. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group provides tips on mitigating this security threat.

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Critical Flaw (CVSS 9.8) in Ubiquiti UniFi Access Devices Allows RCE

Penetration Testing

Ubiquiti warns of CVE-2025-27212, a critical (CVSS 9.8) command injection vulnerability in UniFi Access devices, enabling unauthenticated RCE on the management network.

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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)!

Adam Shostack

The CRA is coming and it's going to be a dramatic change for technology producers The Cyber Resilience Act is going to change how people build software, because it imposes requirements that technology makers will need to meet to get the CE mark in late 2026, and getting the CE mark is roughly required to sell in Europe. The CRA requires many things, including SBOMs, secure defaults, updatability and updates through the life of the project, and also.threat modeling.

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CVE-2025-34300 (CVSS 10): Critical RCE Flaw in Lighthouse Studio’s CGI Scripts Threatens Survey Servers Worldwide

Penetration Testing

The post CVE-2025-34300 (CVSS 10): Critical RCE Flaw in Lighthouse Studio’s CGI Scripts Threatens Survey Servers Worldwide appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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AI-Driven Fraud and Impersonation: The New Face of Financial Crime

SecureWorld News

In early 2024, an employee at a Hong Kong firm joined what appeared to be a routine video meeting with her chief financial officer and colleagues. By the end of the call, she had authorized $25 million in transfers to overseas accounts. Weeks later came the shocking truth: every "colleague" on that call, including the CFO, was a sophisticated AI-generated deepfake.

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Cisco patches critical CVE-2025-20337 bug in Identity Services Engine with CVSS 10 Severity

Security Affairs

Cisco warns of CVE-2025-20337, a critical ISE flaw (CVSS 10) allowing remote code execution with root privileges. Cisco addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20337 (CVSS score of 10), in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Identity Services Engine Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC). An attacker could trigger the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system with root privileges. “Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engin

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News Alert: SquareX, Fortune 500 CISOs to debut bowser security guide at Black Hat USA 2025

The Last Watchdog

Palo Alto, Calif., July 17, 2025, CyberNewswire — SquareX announced the official launch of The Browser Security Field Manual at Black Hat USA 2025. In addition to a comprehensive practical guide to the latest TTPs attackers are using to target employees in the browser, this comprehensive manual features industry perspectives from leading CISOs from multiple Fortune 500 enterprises and other iconic companies, who share their perspectives on the evolving browser security landscape, the importance

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ISC Warns of Cache Poisoning and Crash Risks in BIND: What You Need to Know About CVE-2025-40776 and CVE-2025-40777

Penetration Testing

The post ISC Warns of Cache Poisoning and Crash Risks in BIND: What You Need to Know About CVE-2025-40776 and CVE-2025-40777 appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Chrome fixes 6 security vulnerabilities. Get the update now!

Malwarebytes

Google has released an update for its Chrome browser to patch six security vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. This update is crucial since it addresses one actively exploited vulnerability which can be abused when the user visits a malicious website. It doesn’t require any further user interaction, which means the user doesn’t need to click on anything in order for their system to be compromised.

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I Hacked (Logged) In Through The Front Door 

Security Boulevard

Identity-based attacks have become the path of least resistance and it is the responsibility of all organizations to shore up their defenses to mitigate these threats. The post I Hacked (Logged) In Through The Front Door appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Google’s Chrome Emergency Patch Fixes a High-Severity Bug – Users Should Update Immediately

Tech Republic Security

Google has patched Chrome zero-day CVE-2025-6558, which is being actively exploited in the wild. Users are urged to update now to avoid sandbox escape attacks.

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Collaboration is Key: How to Make Threat Intelligence Work for Your Organization  

Security Boulevard

Secure threat intelligence sharing reduces risk, accelerates response and builds resilience across entire ecosystems. The post Collaboration is Key: How to Make Threat Intelligence Work for Your Organization appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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From Compliance to Confidence: How Thales Helps You Meet ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Head-On

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

From Compliance to Confidence: How Thales Helps You Meet ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Head-On madhav Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:47 The digital threat landscape today is unrecognizable from 2013, with each year bringing new tech trends and threats. Distributed and hybrid workforces, cloud-native architectures, a culture of bring-your-own-everything, more cunning and sophisticated adversaries, Artificial Intelligence, and AI agents have redefined how entities think about data security.

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Emerging Cloaking-as-a-Service Offerings are Changing Phishing Landscape

Security Boulevard

Threat actors are using anti-box tools, AI, and cloaking-as-a-service tactics to bypass security tools by showing a phishing or other malicious site to targets and harmless ones to detection and blocking tools, techniques that SlashNext researchers say are reshaping how such scams are run. The post Emerging Cloaking-as-a-Service Offerings are Changing Phishing Landscape 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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Hackers Are Finding New Ways to Hide Malware in DNS Records

WIRED Threat Level

Newly published research shows that the domain name system—a fundamental part of the web—can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots.

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Europol Disrupts NoName057(16) Hacktivist Group Linked to DDoS Attacks Against Ukraine

The Hacker News

An international operation coordinated by Europol has disrupted the infrastructure of a pro-Russian hacktivist group known as NoName057(16) that has been linked to a string of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against Ukraine and its allies. The actions have led to the dismantling of a major part of the group's central server infrastructure and more than 100 systems across the world.

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Poor Passwords Tattle on AI Hiring Bot Maker Paradox.ai

Krebs on Security

Security researchers recently revealed that the personal information of millions of people who applied for jobs at McDonald’s was exposed after they guessed the password (“123456”) for the fast food chain’s account at Paradox.ai , a company that makes artificial intelligence based hiring chatbots used by many Fortune 500 firms.

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Sea, Sun… and Scams? Your Guide to a Secure Summer

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Sea, Sun… and Scams? Your Guide to a Secure Summer madhav Fri, 07/18/2025 - 04:47 Summer is calling. Whether you’re trading your office chair for a beach lounger on a tropical island or simply enjoying a sunny day at your local coast, it’s the season to unplug, unwind, and recharge. But here’s the catch: while you’re busy soaking up the sun, scammers aren’t taking a holiday.

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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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CTEM vs ASM vs Vulnerability Management: What Security Leaders Need to Know in 2025

The Hacker News

The modern-day threat landscape requires enterprise security teams to think and act beyond traditional cybersecurity measures that are purely passive and reactive, and in most cases, ineffective against emerging threats and sophisticated threat actors.

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The Real Cost of Decentralising Cybersecurity in a Fragmented Regulatory World

Jane Frankland

It started in a rugby box. There I was, watching the match from a VIP suite—surrounded by a handful of other cybersecurity leaders. The beers were cold, the banter flowing, but one comment cut through the noise: “Cybersecurity’s no longer about technology. It’s about sovereignty.” That stuck with me. That rugby-box insight wasn’t just banter—it reflected a deeper truth that’s reshaping the cyber landscape.

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Hackers Use GitHub Repositories to Host Amadey Malware and Data Stealers, Bypassing Filters

The Hacker News

Threat actors are leveraging public GitHub repositories to host malicious payloads and distribute them via Amadey as part of a campaign observed in April 2025.

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GhostContainer: Kaspersky Uncovers Stealthy Backdoor Infiltrating Government & High-Tech Exchange Servers

Penetration Testing

The post GhostContainer: Kaspersky Uncovers Stealthy Backdoor Infiltrating Government & High-Tech Exchange Servers appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Hackers Exploit Apache HTTP Server Flaw to Deploy Linuxsys Cryptocurrency Miner

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign that exploits a known security flaw impacting Apache HTTP Server to deliver a cryptocurrency miner called Linuxsys. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2021-41773 (CVSS score: 7.5), a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.49 that could result in remote code execution.

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Google Gemini AI Flaw Could Lead to Gmail Compromise, Phishing

Security Boulevard

Researchers discovered a security flaw in Google's Gemini AI chatbot that could put the 2 billion Gmail users in danger of being victims of an indirect prompt injection attack, which could lead to credentials being stolen or phishing attacks. The post Google Gemini AI Flaw Could Lead to Gmail Compromise, Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Meta AI chatbot bug could have allowed anyone to see private conversations

Malwarebytes

A researcher has disclosed to TechCrunch that he received a $10,000 bounty for reporting a bug that let anyone access private prompts and responses with the Meta AI chatbot. On June 13, we reported that the Meta AI app publicly exposes user conversations, often without users realizing it. In these cases, the app made “shared” conversations accessible through its Discover feed, so others could easily find them.

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Are We Truly Prepared for the Era of Quantum Computing?

Security Boulevard

Although there are many positives to new QC technology, we can’t ignore the fact that we’re entering an era of quantum computing that brings some serious cybersecurity threats. The post Are We Truly Prepared for the Era of Quantum Computing? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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123456 Password Leads to McDonald’s Data Breach

Heimadal Security

Hey there, it’s time for your Weekly Cyber Snapshot with former Cyber Detective Sergeant Adam Pilton. In less than 5 minutes you’ll be up to speed on the five biggest cyber headlines of the week. From a hacked Muppet to ransomware takedowns, leaky AI at the Golden Arches, a betting breach, and SMBs sleepwalking into […] The post 123456 Password Leads to McDonald’s Data Breach appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Salt Typhoon Breached U.S. Army National Guard, DHS Memo Reveals

SecureWorld News

A newly surfaced U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo has confirmed that a Chinese state-linked hacking group known as Salt Typhoon gained extensive, months-long access to a U.S. Army National Guard network, raising concerns not just for military cybersecurity but for the broader fabric of U.S. critical infrastructure defense. Nine months of undetected access According to the memo , dated June 11, 2025, Salt Typhoon infiltrated the network of an unnamed state's Army National Guard fro

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Secure Endpoint: Real Results in Efficacy, Simplicity, and Faster Detection

Cisco Security

Discover how Cisco Secure Endpoint delivers real improvements in efficacy, management, and faster threat detection to keep organizations ahead of evolving threats.

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FCC to Vote on Banning Chinese Tech in US Undersea Cables Amid National Security Concerns

Penetration Testing

The FCC will vote on August 7 to ban Chinese tech in US undersea cables, aiming to boost national security after the 2024 "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack and curb China's digital influence.

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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!