Understanding ROPA and DPIA: Key GDPR Concepts for Tech Companies Let’s explore two essential components of GDPR compliance: Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). ROPA provides a comprehensive overview of your data handling,…
Zyxel Issues ‘No Patch’ Warning for Exploited Zero-Days
Multiple Zyxel legacy DSL CPE products are affected by exploited zero-day vulnerabilities that will not be patched. The post Zyxel Issues ‘No Patch’ Warning for Exploited Zero-Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization
Cybersecurity risk management company Tenable announced plans to acquire Vulcan Cyber for approximately $147 million in cash and $3 million in restricted stock units. The post Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Atrinet URL Scanner helps comabat SMS phishing
Atrinet launched Atrinet URL Scanner, a solution designed to combat real-time SMS fraud. The solution combines Google Web Risk’s technology scanning capabilities with Atrinet’s telecom security expertise, enabling Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to safeguard subscribers, protect revenues, and build customer…
Veriti Cloud automates remediation across both on-premises and cloud environments
Veriti launched Veriti Cloud, an expansion of its Exposure Assessment and Remediation platform that brings proactive cloud native remediation to the forefront. With Veriti Cloud, organizations gain advanced capabilities to automate remediation across both on-premises and cloud environments, hardening their…
Dynatrace strengthens cloud security posture management
Dynatrace announced the expansion of its security portfolio with a new Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution. For enterprises managing complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Dynatrace CSPM can significantly enhance security, compliance, and resource-efficiency through continuous monitoring, automated remediation, and…
Destructive Attacks on Financial Institutions Surge 13%
Contrast Security reveals a 12.5% annual increase in destructive cyber-attacks on banks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Destructive Attacks on Financial Institutions Surge 13%
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and ACAO Breached: Cyberespionage Groups Targeting Aviation Safety Specialists
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is investigating a data breach affecting system and employee security. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is investigating a significant data breach that has raised concerns about…
Chinese Hackers Attacking Linux Devices With New SSH Backdoor
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign attributed to the Chinese hacking group DaggerFly has been identified, targeting Linux systems through an advanced Secure Shell (SSH) backdoor known as ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr. This malware, part of a broader attack framework, compromises Linux-based network appliances…
Take my money: OCR crypto stealers in Google Play and App Store
Kaspersky experts discover iOS and Android apps infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer in Google Play and the App Store. It steals crypto wallet data using an OCR model. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article:…
CISA Releases Guidance to Protect Firewalls, Routers, & Internet-Facing Servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with international cybersecurity authorities, has issued comprehensive guidance aimed at securing network edge devices. These devices, which include firewalls, routers, VPN gateways, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, internet-facing servers, and operational…
Critical Veeam Backup Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code to Gain Root Access
A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-23114, has been discovered in the Veeam Updater component, a key element of multiple Veeam backup solutions. This flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected servers through a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, potentially granting…
0-Day Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Sysinternals Tools Allow Attackers To Launch DLL Injection Attacks on Windows
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in nearly all Microsoft Sysinternals tools, presenting a significant risk to IT administrators and developers who rely on these utilities for system analysis and troubleshooting. This vulnerability, outlining how attackers can exploit DLL…
Hackers Exploiting A Six-Year-Old IIS Vulnerability To Gain Remote Access
The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) revealed that threat actors are actively exploiting a six-year-old IIS vulnerability in Progress Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX to gain remote access to systems. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2019-18935, allows attackers to execute arbitrary…
TinyZero – Researchers Replicated DeepSeek’s R1-Zero Model for Just $30
In an impressive demonstration of cost-effective AI research, a group of researchers has successfully replicated DeepSeek’s R1-Zero model for just $30. Dubbed TinyZero, this project focuses on countdown and multiplication tasks, leveraging reinforcement learning (RL) to enable a 3-billion-parameter (3B)…
Meta identifies risky AI systems, Ferret malware joins ‘Contagious Interview’ campaign, credential theft rises as a target
Meta says it may stop development of AI systems it deems too risky Ferret Malware Added to ‘Contagious Interview’ Campaign Credential Theft Becomes Cybercriminals’ Favorite Target Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero…
DeepSeek AI Controversies, Shadow AI Risks: Cyber Security Today for Wednesday February 5, 2025
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today with Jim Love, explore the growing concerns surrounding DeepSeek AI’s censorship and lack of guardrails, the rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in workplaces, and how cybercriminals exploit major cloud providers like AWS and Azure. Learn…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-05 09h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 8:4 : Hackers Exploit ADFS to Bypass MFA and Access Critical Systems 7:7 : NSA asks iPhone users to use flap covers to banish privacy concerns 7:7 : Can Smartwatches Be Targeted by…
Hackers Exploit ADFS to Bypass MFA and Access Critical Systems
Hackers are targeting organizations using Microsoft’s Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and infiltrate critical systems. Leveraging phishing techniques, these attackers deceive users with spoofed login pages, harvest credentials, and manipulate ADFS integrations to gain unauthorized…
NSA asks iPhone users to use flap covers to banish privacy concerns
National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States, primarily known for its intelligence-gathering and surveillance activities in the name of national security, is increasingly turning its focus to providing security guidance for mobile users—particularly those with Apple devices. This initiative…
Can Smartwatches Be Targeted by Cyber Attacks?
Smartwatches have rapidly gained popularity due to their convenience, health-tracking capabilities, and seamless connectivity with smartphones and other devices. However, as these wearable gadgets become more advanced, they also become an attractive target for cybercriminals. The question arises: can smartwatches…
CISA Releases Nine Security Advisories on ICS Vulnerabilities and Exploits
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released nine advisories targeting security vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including denial of service (DoS), information disclosure, and even remote code execution. Organizations using ICS technologies…
Hackers Exploiting a Six-year-old IIS Vulnerability to Gain Remote Access
In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity firm eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) has detected active exploitation of a six-year-old vulnerability, CVE-2019-18935, in Progress Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX. This flaw, which affects Internet Information Services (IIS) servers, enables malicious actors to…
Veeam Backup Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-23114, has been discovered within the Veeam Updater component that poses a serious risk to organizations utilizing Veeam’s backup solutions. The flaw allows attackers to leverage a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack to inject and execute arbitrary code with…
CISA Adds Apache, Microsoft Vulnerabilities to Its Database that Are Actively Exploited in the Wild
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding several newly identified vulnerabilities to its authoritative list of security flaws exploited in the wild. This catalog Developed to assist cybersecurity professionals in…
CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog, Urges Fixes by Feb 25
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2024-45195 (CVSS score:…
Upskilling the UK workforce for the AI revolution
As the UK government rolls out its ambitious AI Opportunity Action Plan to enable greater implementation of new technologies to boost economic growth, it faces a critical challenge: ensuring every industry is prepared for this seismic shift. Interestingly, both UK…