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Fake Jobs, Real Threats: How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn and Email

Lohrman on Security

How can we spot sophisticated new scams, fake profiles and more within our emails and on professional networking sites like LinkedIn? Here’s some helpful advice.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be actively exploited, but 14 of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited to seize control over vulnerable Windows PCs with little or no help from users.

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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Nimesa Backup and Recovery Software

Penetration Testing

JPCERT/CC warns of critical flaws in Nimesa Backup and Recovery (CVE-2025-48501, CVSS 9.8 RCE; CVE-2025-53473 SSRF). Unsupported versions pose severe risk to AWS data.

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The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)

SecureWorld News

Ransomware is no longer the work of lone-wolf hackers with deep technical chops. It's become a full-fledged business model, especially with agentic AI entering the fold. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has transformed cybercrime into an accessible, scalable platform that anyone can tap into—no code required. The result? Explosive growth in ransomware attacks across every industry.

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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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Fortinet Releases Patch for Critical SQL Injection Flaw in FortiWeb (CVE-2025-25257)

The Hacker News

Fortinet has released fixes for a critical security flaw impacting FortiWeb that could enable an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary database commands on susceptible instances. Tracked as CVE-2025-25257, the vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0.

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Detecting Authorization Flaws in Java Spring via Source Code Review (SCR)

NetSpi Technical

TL; DR Privilege escalation vulnerabilities, often caused by broken or missing authorization, can slip past dynamic tests, like pentests, due to time constraints or limited coverage. This blog dives into how secure code review can fill those gaps, especially in Java Spring applications. We explore how to identify insecure patterns and misconfigurations in Spring’s built-in access control features – such as annotations, expressions, and filters to detect privilege escalation paths early in

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Hiding Prompt Injections in Academic Papers

Schneier on Security

Academic papers were found to contain hidden instructions to LLMs: It discovered such prompts in 17 articles, whose lead authors are affiliated with 14 institutions including Japan’s Waseda University, South Korea’s KAIST, China’s Peking University and the National University of Singapore, as well as the University of Washington and Columbia University in the U.S.

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News alert: Reflectiz expands Datadog’s security scope to cover client-side web vulnerabilities

The Last Watchdog

BOSTON, July 9, 2025, CyberNewswire — Reflectiz , a leading cybersecurity company specializing in web exposure management, today announced a new integration with Datadog , Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. This integration combines advanced website security intelligence with enterprise-grade observability, empowering organizations with continuous visibility and control over their expanding attack surface.

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Hackers weaponize Shellter red teaming tool to spread infostealers

Security Affairs

Hackers are abusing the legitimate red teaming tool Shellter to spread stealer malware after a licensed copy was leaked. Elastic Security Labs has identified several malware campaigns using the commercial AV/EDR evasion tool SHELLTER. The tool was originally built for legitimate red team operations, however, threat actors have now adopted it to bypass security measures and deploy malware.

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Juniper Security Director Alert: Critical Flaw Allows Unauthenticated Access to Sensitive Resources

Penetration Testing

Juniper warns of a critical flaw (CVE-2025-52950, CVSS 9.6) in Security Director 24.4.1, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read or tamper with sensitive resources. Update immediately.

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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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Approach to mainframe penetration testing on z/OS. Deep dive into RACF

SecureList

In our previous article we dissected penetration testing techniques for IBM z/OS mainframes protected by the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) security package. In this second part of our research, we delve deeper into RACF by examining its decision-making logic, database structure, and the interactions between the various entities in this subsystem.

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Advancing Protection in Chrome on Android

Google Security

Posted by David Adrian, Javier Castro & Peter Kotwicz, Chrome Security Team Android recently announced Advanced Protection , which extends Google’s Advanced Protection Program to a device-level security setting for Android users that need heightened security—such as journalists, elected officials, and public figures. Advanced Protection gives you the ability to activate Google’s strongest security for mobile devices, providing greater peace of mind that you’re better protected against the mo

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Iranian group Pay2Key.I2P ramps Up ransomware attacks against Israel and US with incentives for affiliates

Security Affairs

An Iranian ransomware group, Pay2Key.I2P, has intensified attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, offering affiliates higher profits. The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P is stepping up attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, luring affiliates with higher profit shares. The ransomware gang is the successor to the original Pay2Key group and experts linked it to the Iran-nexus APT group Fox Kitten.

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CVE-2025-41672 (CVSS 10): Critical JWT Certificate Flaw in WAGO Device Sphere Allows Full Remote Takeover

Penetration Testing

The post CVE-2025-41672 (CVSS 10): Critical JWT Certificate Flaw in WAGO Device Sphere Allows Full Remote Takeover appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Millions of people spied on by malicious browser extensions in Chrome and Edge

Malwarebytes

Researchers have discovered a campaign that tracked users’ online behavior using 18 browser extensions available in the official Chrome and Edge webstores. The total number of installs is estimated to be over two million. These extensions offered functionality, received good reviews, touted verification badges, and some even enjoyed featured placement.

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PerfektBlue Bluetooth Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Vehicles to Remote Code Execution

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of four security flaws in OpenSynergy's BlueSDK Bluetooth stack that, if successfully exploited, could allow remote code execution on millions of transport vehicles from different vendors.

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U.S. CISA adds MRLG, PHPMailer, Rails Ruby on Rails, and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Multi-Router Looking Glass (MRLG), PHPMailer, Rails Ruby on Rails, and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Multi-Router Looking Glass (MRLG), PHPMailer, Rails Ruby on Rails, and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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Citrix Warns of Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent (CVE-2025-6759)

Penetration Testing

Citrix warns of a high-severity local privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2025-6759, CVSSv4 7.3) in Windows VDA, allowing low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM access.

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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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Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust

IT Security Guru

The UK’s public sector is under siege. Not by visible enemies, but by a wave of cyber threats. In 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre reported a 16% increase in serious attacks impacting national security. These aren’t theoretical risks. They are real, growing, and increasingly sophisticated ranging from ransomware attacks shutting down local councils to state-sponsored attacks probing NHS infrastructure.

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I tested an industrial-grade thermal camera without the pro price tag - and was highly impressed

Zero Day

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U.S. CISA adds Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds U.S. CISA adds Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway, tracked as CVE-2025-5777 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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SAP’s July 2025 Patch Day Brings 27 New Notes, Multiple Critical RCE & Deserialization Flaws (CVSS 10.0)

Penetration Testing

The post SAP’s July 2025 Patch Day Brings 27 New Notes, Multiple Critical RCE & Deserialization Flaws (CVSS 10.0) appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Critical mcp-remote Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution, Impacting 437,000+ Downloads

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in the open-source mcp-remote project that could result in the execution of arbitrary operating system (OS) commands. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6514, carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of 10.0.

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My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized

Zero Day

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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium V8 flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Chromium V8 vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Chromium V8 vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Last week, Google released security patches to address the Chrome vulnerability CVE-2025-6554 for which an exploit is available in the wild.

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Git Project Patches 3 Flaws: RCE, Arbitrary File Writes & Buffer Overflow

Penetration Testing

Skip to content July 9, 2025 Linkedin Twitter Facebook Youtube Daily CyberSecurity Primary Menu Home Cyber Criminals Cyber Security Data Leak Linux Malware Vulnerability Submit Press Release Vulnerability Report Windows Search for: Home News Vulnerability Report Git Project Patches 3 Flaws: RCE, Arbitrary File Writes & Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Report Git Project Patches 3 Flaws: RCE, Arbitrary File Writes & Buffer Overflow Ddos July 9, 2025 The Git Project has released updates addre

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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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Set Sail: Remote Code Execution in SailPoint IQService via Default Encryption Key

NetSpi Technical

During an Internal Network Penetration Test, NetSPI identified a vulnerability affecting a component of SailPoint, a highly privileged Identity and Access Management solution. The affected IQService component is used primarily for syncing changes between Active Directory and SailPoint. This blog walks through the discovery methods, exploit development, and remediation guidance.

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GTT Extends Palo Alto Networks Alliance to Add Managed SASE Service

Security Boulevard

GTT Communications extended its alliance with Palo Alto Networks to include an additional managed secure access service edge (SASE) offering. The post GTT Extends Palo Alto Networks Alliance to Add Managed SASE Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 fixed a zero-day

Security Affairs

Microsoft released Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025, which addressed 130 flaws, including one a Microsoft SQL Server zero-day. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 addressed 130 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components,NET and Visual Studio, Azure, Teams, Hyper-V, Windows BitLocker, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and the Windows Cryptographic Service. 10 vulnerabilities addressed by the company are rated Critical, and the res

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Helm Flaw (CVE-2025-53547): Local Code Execution via Malicious Chart.yaml & Symlinks

Penetration Testing

A flaw in Helm (CVE-2025-53547, CVSS 8.5) allows local code execution when updating dependencies via a malicious Chart.yaml and symlinked Chart.

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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!