Sat.May 31, 2025 - Fri.Jun 06, 2025

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The Ramifications of Ukraine’s Drone Attack

Schneier on Security

You can read the details of Operation Spiderweb elsewhere. What interests me are the implications for future warfare: If the Ukrainians could sneak drones so close to major air bases in a police state such as Russia, what is to prevent the Chinese from doing the same with U.S. air bases? Or the Pakistanis with Indian air bases? Or the North Koreans with South Korean air bases?

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Andor: Insider Threats

Adam Shostack

Andor teaches us about insider threats This post has spoilers for Season 2 of Andor, some lessons we can take for cybersecurity, and some thoughts on the writing process and drama. In Episode 10, we learn that Lonni has had Dedras access cert for a year, and in Episode 11, we learn about how hes been using it. We dont learn how he got it, but when questioned, Dedra denies having given it to him (and theres little reason to think she would have).

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Weekly Update 454

Troy Hunt

We're two weeks in from the launch of the new HIBP, and I'm still recovering. Like literally still recovering from the cold I had last week and the consequent backlog. A major launch like this isn't just something you fire and forget; instead, it takes weeks of tweaks and refinements to iron out all the little creases, both known and unpredictable.

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New Chrome Zero-Day Actively Exploited; Google Issues Emergency Out-of-Band Patch

The Hacker News

Google on Monday released out-of-band fixes to address three security issues in its Chrome browser, including one that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. The high-severity flaw is being tracked as CVE-2025-5419, and has been flagged as an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine.

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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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Report on the Malicious Uses of AI

Schneier on Security

OpenAI just published its annual report on malicious uses of AI. By using AI as a force multiplier for our expert investigative teams, in the three months since our last report we’ve been able to detect, disrupt and expose abusive activity including social engineering, cyber espionage, deceptive employment schemes, covert influence operations and scams.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

Zero Day

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Roundcube Webmail under fire: critical exploit found after a decade

Security Affairs

A critical flaw in Roundcube webmail, undetected for 10 years, allows attackers to take over systems and execute arbitrary code. A critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-49113 (CVSS score of 9.9) has been discovered in the Roundcube webmail software. The vulnerability went unnoticed for over a decade, an attacker can exploit the flaw to take control of affected systems and run malicious code, putting users and organizations at significant risk.

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Australia Requires Ransomware Victims to Declare Payments

Schneier on Security

A new Australian law requires larger companies to declare any ransomware payments they have made.

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Malicious PyPI, npm, and Ruby Packages Exposed in Ongoing Open-Source Supply Chain Attacks

The Hacker News

Several malicious packages have been uncovered across the npm, Python, and Ruby package repositories that drain funds from cryptocurrency wallets, erase entire codebases after installation, and exfiltrate Telegram API tokens, once again demonstrating the variety of supply chain threats lurking in open-source ecosystems.

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'SIEM Sprawl' Makes It Tough for Security Teams to Detect What Matters

SecureWorld News

In its 2025 State of SIEM report, CardinalOps delivers a stark message to cybersecurity professionals: despite massive investments in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, most organizations are blind to a majority of known MITRE ATT&CK techniques. And the situation isn't improving fast enough. With data pulled from real-world production SIEM environments, the report exposes persistent detection gaps, redundant rules, and "SIEM sprawl" that undermines both threat visibi

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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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SHARED INTEL Q&A: When every IoT Device and AI assistant has an identity — who’s in control?

The Last Watchdog

As enterprise adoption of generative AI accelerates, security teams face a new identity dilemma not just more users and devices, but a growing swarm of non-human agents and autonomous systems requesting access to sensitive assets. Related: Top 10 Microsoft Copilot risks At the same time, traditional identity and access management (IAM) tools are buckling under the pressure of cloud sprawl, decentralized architectures, and constant change.

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Qualcomm fixed three zero-days exploited in limited, targeted attacks

Security Affairs

Qualcomm addressed three zero-day vulnerabilities that, according to the company, have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks in the wild. Qualcomm has shipped security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks in the wild. Google Android Security team reported the three issues, tracked as CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, CVE-2025-27038, to the company. “There are indications from Google Threat Analysis Group that CV

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Critical RCE Flaw Patched in Roundcube Webmail: Update Immediately!

Penetration Testing

Roundcube Webmail has patched a critical RCE vulnerability (PHP object deserialization) allowing remote code execution post-authentication. Update to 1.6.2 or 1.5.10 immediately!

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Hearing on the Federal Government and AI

Schneier on Security

On Thursday I testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at a hearing titled “ The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The other speakers mostly talked about how cool AI was—and sometimes about how cool their own company was—but I was asked by the Democrats to specifically talk about DOGE and the risks of exfiltrating our data from government agencies and feeding it into AIs.

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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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Chaos RAT Malware Targets Windows and Linux via Fake Network Tool Downloads

The Hacker News

Threat hunters are calling attention to a new variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called Chaos RAT that has been used in recent attacks targeting Windows and Linux systems. According to findings from Acronis, the malware artifact may have been distributed by tricking victims into downloading a network troubleshooting utility for Linux environments.

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Qualcomm patches three exploited security flaws, but you could still be vulnerable

Zero Day

Device manufacturers must still apply the critical updates to their individual products, but we're not out of the woods yet.

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NetSPI Details Multiple Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in SonicWall NetExtender

Penetration Testing

In a detailed investigation, NetSPI security researchers have uncovered multiple high-risk local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities in SonicWalls The post NetSPI Details Multiple Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in SonicWall NetExtender appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Police took down several popular counter-antivirus (CAV) services, including AvCheck

Security Affairs

On May 27, 2025, authorities seized crypting service sites (including AvCheck, Cryptor, and Crypt.guru) used by vxers to test malware evasion capabilities. An international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice has dismantled an online cybercrime syndicate that provided encryption services to help malware evade detection. On May 27, 2025, authorities seized four domains, including AvCheck[.]net, Cryptor[.]biz, and Crypt[.]guru.

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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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A GPS Blackout Would Shut Down the World

WIRED Threat Level

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are on the rise. If the global navigation system the US relies on were to go down entirely, it would send the world into unprecedented chaos.

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Qualcomm Fixes 3 Zero-Days Used in Targeted Android Attacks via Adreno GPU

The Hacker News

Qualcomm has shipped security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks in the wild. The flaws in question, which were responsibly disclosed to the company by the Google Android Security team, are listed below - CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480 (CVSS score: 8.

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Signal Phishing Alert: Sophisticated Campaign Targets Armenian Civil Society & Government

Penetration Testing

A sophisticated spear-phishing campaign using Signal targeted Armenian civil society and government in March 2025, linked to threat actor UNC5792.

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News alert: $198K in Grants Awarded to Boost Cybersecurity Workforce in Massachusetts

The Last Watchdog

Boston, MA, Jun. 4, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaboratives (MassTech) MassCyberCenter awarded $198,542 to four Massachusetts-based programs focused on preparing professionals for the cybersecurity workforce.MassTech provided the funds through the Alternative Cyber Career Education (ACE) Grant Program , a statewide effort to support young adults and retrain existing professionals with alternative options to traditional cybersecurity degree programs.

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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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A cyberattack hit hospitals operated by Covenant Health

Security Affairs

A cyberattack hit three hospitals operated by Covenant Health, forcing them to shut down all systems to contain the incident. Three hospitals run by Covenant Health were hit by a cyberattack, prompting them to shut down all their systems to contain the security incident. “St. Marys is currently experiencing a temporary system issue that is affecting some phones and documentation systems.” reads the message published by the St.

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Google Exposes Vishing Group UNC6040 Targeting Salesforce with Fake Data Loader App

The Hacker News

Google has disclosed details of a financially motivated threat cluster that it said "specialises" in voice phishing (aka vishing) campaigns designed to breach organizations' Salesforce instances for large-scale data theft and subsequent extortion.

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Reddit Sues Anthropic: Battling Unauthorized AI Data Scraping!

Penetration Testing

Reddit is suing AI firm Anthropic for unauthorized data scraping to train AI models, alleging violations of its user agreement and seeking damages.

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OpenAI Report: 10 AI Threat Campaigns Revealed Including Windows-Based Malware, Fake Resumes

Tech Republic Security

OpenAI’s June 2025 report, which details 10 threats from six countries, warns that AI is accelerating cyber threats, lowering barriers for attackers, and calling for collective detection efforts.

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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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How to choose the right Linux file system for your needs - and why ext4 is so popular

Zero Day

There are several Linux file systems, but should you go with an alternative, and if so, which one?

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HPE Issues Security Patch for StoreOnce Bug Allowing Remote Authentication Bypass

The Hacker News

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released security updates to address as many as eight vulnerabilities in its StoreOnce data backup and deduplication solution that could result in an authentication bypass and remote code execution.

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Critical RCE Flaws in MICI NetFax Server Unpatched, Vendor Refuses Fix

Penetration Testing

Security researchers at Rapid7 have uncovered a troubling trio of vulnerabilities in MICI Network Co., Ltd.s NetFax server The post Critical RCE Flaws in MICI NetFax Server Unpatched, Vendor Refuses Fix appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Its Critical Vulnerabilities

Security Boulevard

Model Context Protocol connects AI assistants to external tools and data. Think of it as a bridge between Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor and your Gmail, databases, or file systems. Released. The post MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Its Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Strobes Security. The post MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Its Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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!