In 2022, the notorious LockBit ransomware group targeted the servers of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), a breach that affected around 79,000 individuals, including both patients and staff. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the malware had infiltrated the…
OpenAI Offers Up to $100,000 for Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability Reports
OpenAI has announced major updates to its cybersecurity initiatives. The company is expanding its Security Bug Bounty Program, increasing the maximum reward for critical vulnerability reports to $100,000, up from $20,000 previously. This enhanced program aims to attract top security…
Exim Use-After-Free Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation
A significant security threat has been uncovered in Exim, a popular open-source mail transfer agent (MTA) widely used in Linux distributions. Identified as CVE-2025-30232, this vulnerability allows for a potentially severe form of exploitation known as a use-after-free (UAF). This…
Cyber insurance isn’t always what it seems
Many companies think cyber insurance will protect them from financial losses after an attack. But many policies have gaps. Some claims get denied. Others cover less than expected. CISOs must understand the risks before an attack happens. Misconceptions about cyber…
The hidden costs of security tool bloat and how to fix it
In this Help Net Security interview, Shane Buckley, President and CEO at Gigamon, discusses why combating tool bloat is a top priority for CISOs as they face tighter budgets and expanding security stacks. Buckley shares insights on how deep observability…
12 Cybercriminals Arrested After Ghost Communication Platform Shutdown
Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a clandestine communication platform known as “Ghost,” which was used by cybercriminals to coordinate illicit activities. This significant crackdown resulted in the arrest of 12 key suspects, marking a major victory in the fight…
Splunk RCE Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution via File Upload
A severe vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform has been identified, allowing for Remote Code Execution (RCE) via file uploads. This exploit can be triggered by a low-privileged user, highlighting significant security risks for affected organizations. Vulnerability Overview:…
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: March 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Hetty: Open-source HTTP toolkit for security research Hetty is an open-source HTTP toolkit designed for security research, offering a free alternative to…
ETSI releases security standard for the quantum future
ETSI launched post-quantum security standard to guarantee the protection of critical data and communications in the future. The specification “Efficient Quantum-Safe Hybrid Key Exchanges with Hidden Access Policies” (ETSI TS 104 015) has been developed to enhance security mechanisms, ensuring…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-27 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:15 : Splunk RCE Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Via File Upload
Splunk RCE Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Via File Upload
Splunk has released patches to address a high-severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-20229, could allow a low-privileged user to execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files. The vulnerability…
Identity security: A critical defense in 2025’s threat landscape
The traditional perimeter is no longer what protects our critical information and systems. In 2025, securing data is dependent on identity. With distributed multi-cloud, multi-IDP environments, the business world is up against a stark reality: the username and password have…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, March 27th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9382, (Thu, Mar 27th)
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 Thursday, March 27th, 2025…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-27 03h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 1:37 : Internet Archive (Archive.org) Goes Down Following “Power Outage” (Updated) 1:37 : How can I align our NHI management with GDPR and other standards? 1:37 : Which frameworks assist in ensuring…
Internet Archive (Archive.org) Goes Down Following “Power Outage” (Updated)
The Internet Archive (Archive.org), home to the Wayback Machine, is temporarily offline due to a reported power outage.… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Internet Archive…
How can I align our NHI management with GDPR and other standards?
Is Your NHI Management GDPR Compliant? It isn’t just humans who have identities, but machines as well. In-depth understanding and control over NHIs provide organizations with an upper hand in maintaining stringent cybersecurity measures. But have you ever paused to…
Which frameworks assist in ensuring compliance for NHIs?
Why Compliance Frameworks are Crucial for NHIs? Could the answer to your organization’s cybersecurity woes lie in Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The management of NHIs and their secrets has emerged as a key facet of cybersecurity strategy, with the potential to…
Legit Announces New Vulnerability Prevention Capabilities
Get details on Legit’s new capabilities that allow AppSec teams to prevent introducing vulnerabilities.. The post Legit Announces New Vulnerability Prevention Capabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Legit…
Cybertron Reshapes AI Security as “Cyber Brain” Grows
Previously exclusive to Trend Vision One customers, select Trend Cybertron models, datasets and agents are now available via open-source. Build advanced security solutions and join us in developing the next generation of AI security technology. This article has been indexed…
Ein Stück KI-Geschichte: Deep-Learning-Modell von 2012 jetzt als Open Source verfügbar
Mit Alexnet ist ein Wendepunkt in der Entwicklungsgeschichte moderner KI-Modelle nun für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich. Das Computer History Museum hat den Quellcode der ersten Version bei GitHub veröffentlicht. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen Sie…
Internet Archive (Archive.org) Goes Down Following “Power Outage”
The Internet Archive (Archive.org), home to the Wayback Machine, is temporarily offline due to a reported power outage.… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Internet Archive…
Generative AI: threat or opportunity? It depends on your adaptive speed!
Now that AI reasoning capabilities are blasting and becoming accessible, folks tend to argue that generative AI will bring us a new era of exploitation. More zero days, more vulnerabilities, more sophisticated, and in higher frequency. The emergence of more…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-27 00h : 3 posts
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IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-03-26
210 posts were published in the last hour 22:13 : What VirusTotal Missed — Discover with Unknown Cyber 22:13 : Enhancing cloud security in AI/ML: The little pickle story 21:34 : New ReaderUpdate malware variants target macOS users 21:34 :…