Broadcom has issued a security alert warning VMware customers about three zero-day vulnerabilities attackers are actively exploiting in the wild. The flaws – CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226 – impact VMware ESX products, including VMware ESXi, vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, Cloud Foundation,…
Ransomware gangs are now sending threatening typed letters to victimized businesses
Over the years, ransomware attacks have followed a predictable pattern, with cybercriminal groups displaying ransom notes on the screens of victimized businesses. These notes typically demand payment within a specified period, often ranging from 10 to 45 days, threatening severe…
AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders
In this Help Net Security video, John Grancarich, Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey and highlights escalating concerns among security professionals about AI-driven threats and a shortage of cybersecurity skills. The survey reveals that…
Cisco Secure Client for Windows Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code With SYSTEM Privileges
A newly identified vulnerability in the Cisco Secure Client for Windows could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability lies within the interprocess communication (IPC) channel and can be exploited by an authenticated, local attacker to…
How can NHIs be incorporated into our overall security strategy?
Do Non-Human Identities Play a Significant Role in Our Security Strategy? Indeed, they do. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are becoming increasingly crucial in the security scenario and their importance in corporate IT ecosystems can’t be overstressed. Incorporating them into your overall…
What are the key security controls for NHIs at the executive level?
Why Should CISOs Consider Non-Human Identities Security Controls? Did you know NHIs represent a significant portion of all entities in a typical network environment? A lack of robust Non-Human Identities (NHIs) security controls can pose significant threats to data integrity…
What role do NHIs play in our organization’s security posture?
What Essential Role Do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Play in Our Organization’s Security Posture? When our world increasingly moves towards digitalization, one quite critical question that could be floating around your mind is, “What is the significance of NHIs in enhancing…
How can I align NHI management with our digital transformation initiatives?
Why is Non-Human Identities Management Critical for Digital Transformation? Have you ever considered the sheer quantity of non-human identities (NHIs) that exist within your corporate network? These NHIs, also known as machine identities, play an integral role but are often…
Indictments of Chinese Cyber Spies Reveal Hacker-For-Hire Operation
The U.S. DOJ indicted a dozen Chinese nationals for their role in a years-long hacker-for-hire campaign that included the Chinese government using private companies and freelance hackers to steal data from U.S. and other governments while obscuring its role in…
New infosec products of the week: March 7, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Outpost24, Palo Alto Networks, Red Canary, and Sonatype. Outpost24 introduces CyberFlex to streamline attack surface management and pen testing Outpost24 has launched Outpost24 CyberFlex, a…
PHP-CGI RCE Flaw Exploited in Attacks on Japan’s Tech, Telecom, and E-Commerce Sectors
Threat actors of unknown provenance have been attributed to a malicious campaign predominantly targeting organizations in Japan since January 2025. “The attacker has exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-4577, a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the PHP-CGI implementation of PHP on…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, March 7th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9354, (Fri, Mar 7th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Friday, March 7th, 2025…
The Badbox botnet is back, powered by up to a million backdoored Androids
Best not to buy cheap hardware and use third-party app stores if you want to stay clear of this vast ad fraud effort Human Security’s Satori research team says it has found a new variant of the remote-controllable Badbox malware,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-07 03h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 1:31 : Qilin Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 1:7 : Why 1Password’s new location feature is so handy – and how to try it…
Qilin Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Qilin Ransomware group claims to have breached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, marking a significant cybersecurity attack. The Russian-speaking Qilin Ransomware group claims responsibility for an attack on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The group stated…
Why 1Password’s new location feature is so handy – and how to try it for free
Wherever you are – airport, hotel, doctor’s office – this top-rated password manager can now surface the passwords most relevant to your location. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Why…
Who is the DOGE and X Technician Branden Spikes?
At 49, Branden Spikes isn’t just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology at X/Twitter and an early hire at PayPal, Zip2, Tesla…
Patch Management Guide: Benefits and Best Practices
Developers periodically review software and release patches to remedy any bugs. When patches happen often, they can be hard to track. The post Patch Management Guide: Benefits and Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
What Is an Identity Provider (IdP) and How Does It Work?
Managing online accounts shouldn’t feel like a chore. But when so many websites and systems require credentials, it’s hard to keep track. The post What Is an Identity Provider (IdP) and How Does It Work? appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
What Is Data Leak Prevention? Benefits and Best Practices
Today’s organizations work with incredible quantities of data. From corporate trade secrets to customers’ and employees’ personal information, much of this data is not fit for public consumption. But with growing volumes and complex IT environments, the potential for leakage…
Armis Acquires Otorio to Expand OT and CPS Security Suite
The transaction is valued in the range of $120 million and gives Armis an on-premises CPS solution The post Armis Acquires Otorio to Expand OT and CPS Security Suite appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
International cops seize ransomware crooks’ favorite Russian crypto exchange
Did US Secret Service not get the memo, or? A coalition of international law enforcement has shut down Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, a favorite of now-defunct ransomware crew Conti and others criminals for money laundering.… This article has been indexed…
How Social Engineering Sparked a Billion-Dollar Supply Chain Cryptocurrency Heist
The $1.4 billion ByBit cryptocurrency heist combined social engineering, stolen AWS session tokens, MFA bypasses and a rigged JavaScript file. The post How Social Engineering Sparked a Billion-Dollar Supply Chain Cryptocurrency Heist appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-07 00h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-03-06 22:31 : Elastic patches critical Kibana flaw allowing code execution 22:7 : Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program 22:7…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-03-06
169 posts were published in the last hour 22:31 : Elastic patches critical Kibana flaw allowing code execution 22:7 : Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program 22:7 : Anthropic’s Claude Code tool had a bug…
Elastic patches critical Kibana flaw allowing code execution
Elastic fixed a critical flaw in the Kibana data visualization dashboard software for Elasticsearch that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Elastic released security updates to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-25012 (CVSS score of 9.9), impacting the Kibana data visualization dashboard software for Elasticsearch. Kibana provides visualization capabilities…
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Trump’s Spy Chief Urged…