Tue.Mar 04, 2025

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PayPal scam abuses Docusign API to spread phishy emails

Malwarebytes

PayPal scammers are using an old Docusign trick to enhance the trustworthiness of their phishing emails. We’ve received several reports of this recently, so we dug into how the scam works. The Docusign Application Programming Interface (API) allows customers to send emails that come from genuine Docusign accounts, and they can use templates to impersonate reputable companies.

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Digital nomads and risk associated with the threat of infiltred employees

Security Affairs

Companies face the risk of insider threats, worsened by remote work. North Korean hackers infiltrate firms via fake IT hires, stealing data. Stronger vetting is key. In an increasingly connected and digitalized world, companies are facing new security challenges. The insider threat, or the risk that an employee could harm the company, is a growing concern.

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News alert: Hunters announces ‘Pathfinder AI’ to enhance detection and response in SOC workflows

The Last Watchdog

Boston and Tel Aviv, Mar. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire — Hunters , the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with LLM-powered investigation guidance, Hunters is introducing its Agentic AI vision, designed to autonomously enhance detection, investigation, and response.

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VMware fixed three actively exploited zero-days in ESX products

Security Affairs

Broadcom has addressed three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. Broadcom released security updates to address three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. The flaws, respectively tracked as CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226, impact multiple VMware ESX products, including VMware ESXi, vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, Cloud Foundation, and Telco Cloud Platform.

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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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Misconfigured AWS Accounts Are Fueling Phishing Campaigns

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign where threat actors exploit misconfigured Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to send phishing emails. The attackers, identified as TGR-UNK-0011, or JavaGhost, leverage exposed AWS credentials to gain access to cloud accounts and use legitimate services like Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) and WorkMail to distribute phishing messages.

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U.S. CISA adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstation flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstationflaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2024-50302 Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability CVE-2025-22225 VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability CVE-2025-22224 VMware ESXi and Workstation TOCTOU R

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Mass exploitation campaign hit 4,000+ ISP networks to deploy info stealers and crypto miners

Security Affairs

A massive attack targets ISPs in China and the U.S. West Coast to deploy info stealers and crypto miners on compromised systems. The Splunk Threat Research Team discovered a mass exploitation campaign from Eastern Europe targeting ISPs in China and the U.S. West Coast to deploy info stealers and crypto miners. Threat actors use weak credential brute force to gain access to target systems, then deploy cryptocurrency miners and crimeware with capabilities like data exfiltration, persistence, self-

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Trojaned AI Tool Leads to Disney Hack

Schneier on Security

This is a sad story of someone who downloaded a Trojaned AI tool that resulted in hackers taking over his computer and, ultimately, costing him his job.

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Google fixed two actively exploited Android flaws

Security Affairs

Android March 2025 security update addresses over 40 vulnerabilities, including two flaws actively exploited in attacks in the wild. Android March 2025 security update addressed over 40 vulnerabilities, including two flaws, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302, which are actively exploited in attacks in the wild. “There are indications that the following may be under limited, targeted exploitation.

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Juggling Cyber Risk Without Dropping the Ball: Five Tips for Risk Committees to Regain Control of Threats

Security Boulevard

By dismantling silos and enabling continuous visibility, organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and align risk management with long-term business success. The post Juggling Cyber Risk Without Dropping the Ball: Five Tips for Risk Committees to Regain Control of Threats 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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Enhancing security with Microsoft’s expanded cloud logs

IT Security Guru

Nation-state-sponsored hacking stories are a big part of everyones favourite Hollywood moviesthat is, until it becomes a real-life story of our own compromised personal or corporate sensitive data ending up on the dark web or in hackers hands. In real life, cyber espionage groups activities trigger stringent security enforcement. First in the government sector, then the government standards slowly shift, dictating industry norms by gently forcing vendors who are also selling into government cont

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Identity Verification — The Front Line to Workforce Security 

Security Boulevard

Enterprises can protect their workforce and critical systems without creating unnecessary barriers, striking the perfect balance between security and usability. The post Identity Verification The Front Line to Workforce Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Vim Users Warned: Crafted TAR Files Could Trigger Code Execution (CVE-2025-27423)

Penetration Testing

A newly discovered vulnerability in the popular text editor Vim could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code The post Vim Users Warned: Crafted TAR Files Could Trigger Code Execution (CVE-2025-27423) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Firefox I loved is gone - how to protect your privacy on it now

Zero Day

With Mozilla's recent data and privacy waffling, Firefox users need to be cautious with their data.

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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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DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies

Security Boulevard

Nisos DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies Nisos is tracking a network of likely North Korean (DPRK)-affiliated IT workers posing as Vietnamese, Japanese, and Singaporean nationals with the goal of obtaining employment in remote engineering. The post DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post DPRK IT Fraud Network Uses GitHub to Target Global Companies appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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From Event to Insight: Unpacking a B2B Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scenario

Trend Micro

Trend Micro Managed XDR assisted in an investigation of a B2B BEC attack that unveiled an entangled mesh weaved by the threat actor with the help of a compromised server, ensnaring three business partners in a scheme that spanned for days. This article features investigation insights, a proposed incident timeline, and recommended security practices.

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The hidden threat: Tackling malware in your software supply chain

Security Boulevard

The value of open source is undeniable 90% of all modern software development depends on it. According to Harvard Business School , in 2024 alone, more than 6 trillion open source software components were downloaded, representing almost $9 trillion in value to users. The post The hidden threat: Tackling malware in your software supply chain appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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VMware Security Flaws Exploited in the Wild—Broadcom Releases Urgent Patches

The Hacker News

Broadcom has released security updates to address three actively exploited security flaws in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products that could lead to code execution and information disclosure. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows - CVE-2025-22224 (CVSS score: 9.

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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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Creating Elegant Azure Custom Roles: Putting NotActions into Action!

Security Boulevard

Creating custom Roles in Azure can be a complex process that may yield long and unwieldy Role definitions that are difficult to manage. However, it doesnt have to be that way. Read on to learn how you can simplify this process using the Azure NotActions and NotDataActions attributes, and create custom Azure Roles that are compact, manageable and dare we say it?

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What is vishing? Voice phishing is surging - expert tips on how to spot it and stop it

Zero Day

Phishing isn't limited to your inbox anymore.

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Getting the Most Value Out of the OSCP: The PEN-200 Course

Security Boulevard

In this second post of a five-part series, I provide advice on how to best utilize the PEN-200 course material for a successful career in ethicalhacking. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSecs copyright policies and agreements. I have not been sponsored or incentivized in any way to recommend or oppose any resources mentioned in thisarticle.

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Opera unveils impressive preview of AI agentic browsing - see it in action

Zero Day

If you've been waiting for a better conjunction of web browser and AI, the wait is almost over, thanks to Opera.

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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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DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Xiaomi The Money: Our Toronto Pwn2Own Exploit & BTS Story

Security Boulevard

Authors/Presenters: Ken Gannon, Ilyes Beghdadi Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Xiaomi The Money: Our Toronto Pwn2Own Exploit & BTS Story appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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5 easy Gemini settings tweaks to protect your privacy from AI

Zero Day

If you're concerned about AI using your data or negatively impacting your privacy, here are a few tips you can use to insure against such an invasion.

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Over 4,000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers

The Hacker News

Internet service providers (ISPs) in China and the West Coast of the United States have become the target of a mass exploitation campaign that deploys information stealers and cryptocurrency miners on compromised hosts.

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How to generate random passwords from the Linux command line

Zero Day

Need a strong, random password? Linux makes it incredibly easy to generate one - no password manager required.

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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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Suspected Iranian Hackers Used Compromised Indian Firm's Email to Target U.A.E. Aviation Sector

The Hacker News

Threat hunters are calling attention to a new highly-targeted phishing campaign that singled out "fewer than five" entities in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to deliver a previously undocumented Golang backdoor dubbed Sosano.

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DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Why Are You Still Using My Server For Your Internet Access

Security Boulevard

Author/Presenter: Thomas Boejstrup Johansen Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite []DEF CON 32] 2 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Why Are You Still Using My Server For Your Internet Access appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How New AI Agents Will Transform Credential Stuffing Attacks

The Hacker News

Credential stuffing attacks had a huge impact in 2024, fueled by a vicious circle of infostealer infections and data breaches. But things could be about to get worse still with Computer-Using Agents, a new kind of AI agent that enables low-cost, low-effort automation of common web tasks including those frequently performed by attackers.

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Comic Agilé – Luxshan Ratnaravi, Mikkel Noe-Nygaard – #327 – Including QA Tasks At Sprint Planning

Security Boulevard

via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agil ! UPDATED: Due to an error in display code on our site, last weeks this superb comic from Comic Agil was not displaying properly, hence this republished content. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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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!