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New ‘Bring Your Own Installer (BYOI)’ technique allows to bypass EDR

Security Affairs

A new BYOI technique lets attackers bypass SentinelOne EDR, disable protection, and deploy Babuk ransomware by exploiting the agent upgrade process. Aons Stroz Friedberg discovered a new “Bring Your Own Installer” (BYOI) EDR bypass technique that exploits a flaw in SentinelOnes upgrade process to bypass its anti-tamper protections, leaving endpoints unprotected.

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Benchmarks Q&A: What the finance sector’s new X9 PKI standard signals for other industries

The Last Watchdog

As organizations brace for the rising tide of machine identities and prepare for a post-quantum cryptographic era, a quiet but crucial shift is underway in the financial sector: the deployment of a new, private PKI standard designed specifically to meet bankings complex operational and compliance needs. Related: Why crypto-agility is a must have Sinha While the web-based PKI systemgoverned by browsers and certificate authoritieshas served the public internet well, its limitations are becoming ev

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Android fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Update as soon as you can!

Malwarebytes

Google has patched 47 vulnerabilities in Android, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in its May 2025 Android Security Bulletin. Zero-days are vulnerabilities that are exploited before vendors have a chance to patch themoften before they even know about them. The May updates are available for Android 13, 14, and 15. Android vendors are notified of all issues at least a month before publication, however, this doesnt always mean that the patches are available for all devices im

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US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car

WIRED Threat Level

Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehiclenot just those in the front seats.

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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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New Investment Scams Use Facebook Ads, RDGA Domains, and IP Checks to Filter Victims

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on two threat actors that orchestrate investment scams through spoofed celebrity endorsements and conceal their activity through traffic distribution systems (TDSes). The activity clusters have been codenamed Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit by DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox.

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Google fixed actively exploited Android flaw CVE-2025-27363

Security Affairs

Google addressed 46 Android security vulnerabilities, including one issue that has been exploited in attacks in the wild. Google’s monthly security updates for Android addressed 46 flaws, including a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score of 8.1), that has been exploited in the wild. The company did not disclose any details regarding the attacks or the threat actors exploiting the vulnerability.

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RSAC Strategic Reel: Cyber experts on the front lines unpack ‘Shadow AI,’ ‘Ground Truth’

The Last Watchdog

The response to our first LastWatchdog Strategic Reel has been energizing and telling. Related: What is a cyber kill chain? The appetite for crisp, credible insight is alive and well. As the LinkedIn algo picked up steam and auto-captioning kicked in, it became clear that this short-form format resonates. Not just because its fast but because it respects the intelligence of the audience.

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Microsoft Warns Default Helm Charts Could Leave Kubernetes Apps Exposed to Data Leaks

The Hacker News

Microsoft has warned that using pre-made templates, such as out-of-the-box Helm charts, during Kubernetes deployments could open the door to misconfigurations and leak valuable data.

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Ready to ditch Windows for good? This is the Linux distro I recommend for beginners

Zero Day

SDesk is a lightweight Linux distribution designed with a familiar interface, making it an ideal choice for users transitioning from Windows.

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Entra ID Data Protection: Essential or Overkill?

The Hacker News

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the backbone of modern identity management, enabling secure access to the applications, data, and services your business relies on. As hybrid work and cloud adoption accelerate, Entra ID plays an even more central role managing authentication, enforcing policy, and connecting users across distributed environments.

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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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Did you know that Windows 11 has a secret restart method? Here's how to access it

Zero Day

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully restarts your computer if it's not responding to anything.

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Samsung MagicINFO flaw exploited days after PoC exploit publication

Security Affairs

Threat actors started exploiting a vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO only days after a PoC exploit was published. Arctic Wolf researchers observed threat actors beginning to exploit a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7399 (CVSS score: 8.8), in the Samsung MagicINFO content management system (CMS) just days after proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code was publicly released.

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ServiceNow and Nvidia's new reasoning AI model raises the bar for enterprise AI agents

Zero Day

Meet Apriel Nemotron 15B, a new open-source LLM.

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Experts warn of a second wave of attacks targeting SAP NetWeaver bug CVE-2025-31324

Security Affairs

Threat actors launch second wave of attacks on SAP NetWeaver, exploiting webshells from a recent zero-day vulnerability. In April, ReliaQuest researchers warned that a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-31324 (CVSS score of 10/10), in SAP NetWeaver is potentially being exploited. Thousands of internet-facing applications are potentially at risk.

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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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Can a home wind turbine replace my solar panels? My results after weeks of testing

Zero Day

Solar panels and generators are great until clouds hide the sun. Shine Turbine's home wind power generators are a worthy alternative - and they're on sale.

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Third Parties and Machine Credentials: The Silent Drivers Behind 2025's Worst Breaches

The Hacker News

It wasn't ransomware headlines or zero-day exploits that stood out most in this year's Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) it was what fueled them. Quietly, yet consistently, two underlying factors played a role in some of the worst breaches: third-party exposure and machine credential abuse.

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Apple may give the iPhone 18 series its biggest shake up yet - and for the better

Zero Day

The tech giant is reportedly going back to the drawing board regarding which iPhones it launches each year, and when.

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, Cyber Resilience Starts Within

SecureWorld News

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that behind the security dashboards, breach reports, and 24/7 alert fatigue are real peoplemany of them struggling silently. In cybersecurity, the stress is relentless. CISOs and their teams operate in a high-stakes environment where every misstep can result in breach headlines, financial loss, or reputational damage.

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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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This Windows laptop is meant for gaming, but it tackles creative work like a pro

Zero Day

The MSI Raider 18 HX combines high performance, advanced cooling, and a stunning 4K display: a solid combination no matter your intended use case.

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U.S. CISA adds Langflow flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Langflow flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Langflow flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-3248 (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Langflow is a popular tool used for building agentic AI workflows.

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How these portable solar panels are saving me $30 a month - and what else to know

Zero Day

EcoFlow's 125W rigid panels come in a convenient four-pack, offering a total capacity of 500W - all while being lightweight and modular.

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RSAC 2025 Recap: Why the Future of Cybersecurity Belongs to Unified Platforms

Security Boulevard

The RSAC Conference 2025 marked a pivotal shift in the cybersecurity industrys collective mindset. From C-level leaders to frontline practitioners, there was a growing acknowledgment of what many have quietly known for years: the fragmented best-of-breed security stack is no longer enough. As threats grow more complex and attack surfaces expand, so too must the The post RSAC 2025 Recap: Why the Future of Cybersecurity Belongs to Unified Platforms appeared first on Seceon Inc.

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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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How to securely attach an Apple AirTag to pretty much anything

Zero Day

The UFO-like design of AirTags makes them a pain to attach to things. But I found a solution that makes the best finder tags available much easier to use.

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Opening Up Open Banking: The CFPB's Personal Financial Data Rights Rule

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Opening Up Open Banking: The CFPB's Personal Financial Data Rights Rule andrew.gertz@t Tue, 05/06/2025 - 18:23 Explore the impact of the CFPBs new Personal Financial Data Rights rule and how it aims to empower consumers, drive competition, and reshape open banking in the U.S. Ammar Faheem | Director Product Marketing (CIAM) More About This Author > The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken a significant step towards regulating open banking in the United States with its finalizati

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This Lenovo ThinkPad model ditches a decade-long streak - and I'm glad it did

Zero Day

The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition reimagines the classic workhorse with a sleek, modern design that's clearly targeting MacBook fans.

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Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years

WIRED Threat Level

Now the US director of national intelligence, Gabbard failed to follow basic cybersecurity practices on several of her personal accounts, leaked records reviewed by WIRED reveal.

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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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This compact bike computer brings pro features to casual cyclists - and it replaced my smartwatch

Zero Day

Wahoo brings most of the metrics found in it flagship product to a small, affordable device that tracks all of your ride details.

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Helm Charts Flaw Could Let Hackers Access Kubernetes Clusters, Microsoft Finds

eSecurity Planet

If youve ever used pre-made Helm charts to quickly set up applications in Kubernetes, you might want to double-check your security settings. Microsoft has warned that using default Helm charts to deploy Kubernetes applications can expose organizations to cyberattacks. The tech giants Defender for Cloud team found that popular “out-of-the-box” templates often sacrifice security for ease of use, opening the door to unauthorized data access , code execution, and full cluster compromise.

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Microsoft on how custom AI offers your business better answers, lower costs, faster innovation

Zero Day

Why settle for off-the-shelf AI? Microsoft explains the process and best practices involved in using fine-tuned models. See how your enterprise can get started now.

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Exploiting Copilot AI for SharePoint

Pen Test Partners

TL;DR AI Assistants are becoming far more common Copilot for SharePoint is Microsofts answer to generative AI assistance on SharePoint Attackers will look to exploit anything they can get their hands on Your current controls and logging may be insufficient Be careful what you keep on platforms like SharePoint Introduction SharePoint is a Microsoft platform that enables collaborative working and information sharing.

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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!