The open source repository of genetic data will delete its banks of data on April 30, its co-founder confirms. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Genetic sharing site openSNP to shut down,…
The 2025 WAF Wave from the Other Side
Forrester just published its 2025 Web application Firewall Wave. As a former industry analyst, and as a contributor on the vendor side for Imperva (cough, a leader in the report, cough), let me share some reactions on the shape of…
Over 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Compromised in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign
Exposed PostgreSQL instances are the target of an ongoing campaign designed to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said the activity is a variant of an intrusion set that was first flagged by Aqua Security…
Safeguarding Sensitive Data: Content Detection Technologies in DLP
The 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report found that data breaches cost organizations an average of $4.88 million per incident globally. Many of these breaches were caused by accidental or intentional mishandling of sensitive information. As businesses rely…
5 tools I trust to keep my online conversations private and anonymous
Privacy matters. These apps and services help you communicate without putting your identity or data at risk from prying eyes. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: 5 tools I trust…
CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released two Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on April 1, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-091-01 Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Services with Veeam Backup and Replication ICSA-24-331-04 Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA…
Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Services with Veeam Backup and Replication
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 9.4 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: Lifecycle Services with Veeam Backup and Replication Vulnerability: Deserialization of Untrusted Data 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an…
Someone is trying to recruit security researchers in bizarre hacking campaign
An obscure wannabe hacker’s tantalizing (and clearly sketchy) job offer has some security researchers asking, why? This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Someone is trying to recruit security researchers in bizarre hacking…
Platformization Maximizes Security Efficacy & IT Operations Efficiency
Enhance defenses and resilience by integrating security, development, and cloud ops teams. Embrace platformization for improved cybersecurity. The post Platformization Maximizes Security Efficacy & IT Operations Efficiency appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed from…
Top 3 Techniques To Improve Threat Hunting In Your Company
Threat hunting isn’t just a job — it’s an adventure. There’s a thrill in proactively chasing down adversaries who think they’ve outsmarted your defenses. It’s this blend of challenge, creativity, and impact that makes threat hunting not only fun but…
Kentico Xperience CMS XSS Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
A critical security flaw in Kentico Xperience CMS, a widely used enterprise content management system (CMS), has been uncovered. By exploiting a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, attackers can execute remote code. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2748, affects versions of Kentico…
EncGPT – AI-agent that Dynamically Generates Encryption & Decryption Rules
Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University have introduced EncGPT, an AI-powered multi-agent framework that dynamically generates encryption and decryption rules. This innovation addresses critical challenges in communication security, balancing cost-efficiency and high-level encryption reliability. EncGPT leverages large language models (LLMs) to…
VMware Aria Operations Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks
VMware has issued a critical security advisory (VMSA-2025-0006) addressing a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-22231) in its Aria Operations platform. The flaw, rated 7.8 on the CVSSv3 scale, allows attackers with local administrative access to gain root-level control over…
Plantronics Hub Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
A critical security vulnerability in Plantronics Hub software enables attackers to escalate privileges through an unquoted search path weakness. Affecting versions 3.24.5 through 3.25.2, this vulnerability becomes particularly dangerous when installed alongside OpenScape Fusion for MS Office, which is often…
BSidesLV24 – Keynotes – Day One: “Secure AI” Is 20 Years Old
Authors/Presenters: Sven Cattell Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
Hackers Target ‘Counter Strike-2’ Players Via Fake Steam Login Pop-ups
Browser-in-the-browser attacks are simple yet sophisticated phishing scams. Hackers emulate trusted services via fake pop-up windows that look like the actual (real) login pages. While there have been a lot of reports describing browser-in-the-browser tactics, it is very difficult to…
Experts Warn Trump Officials Using Signal for War Plans Risk Massive Leaks
Reports that senior Trump administration officials discussed classified military operations using the encrypted texting app Signal have raised serious security concerns. Although Signal provides encryption, lawmakers and cybersecurity specialists have warned that it is still susceptible to hacking and…
Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Allegedly Rebrands as Grinex
International efforts to dismantle illicit financial networks are facing new challenges, as the recently sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex appears to have rebranded and resumed operations under a new name—Grinex. Reports from blockchain analytics firm Global Ledger suggest that…
Cyber Threats Surge Across Africa’s Financial Sector, Urging Stronger Cybersecurity Defenses
In 2024, the financial landscape in Africa has been rocked by a series of high-impact cyberattacks, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced digital defenses across the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. From Uganda to Zimbabwe and South…
Cyberattack Exposes Confidential Defence Data, Raising Security Concerns
A massive collection of classified defence documents has reportedly been stolen by hackers and put up for sale. The stolen information includes blueprints for a weapon, details about an upcoming Air Force facility, procurement strategies, and India’s defence partnerships…
Transforming public sector security operations in the AI era
Read how Microsoft’s unified security operations platform can use generative AI to transform cybersecurity for the public sector. The post Transforming public sector security operations in the AI era appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
Enterprise Gmail Users Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails to Any Platform
On the 21st birthday of Gmail, Google has announced a major update that allows enterprise users to send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) to any user in any email inbox in a few clicks. The feature is rolling out starting today in…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-04-01 18h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 15:36 : Russian Railways hit by DDoS Cyber Attack from Hacker Army 15:36 : Ukraine Blames Russia for Railway Hack, Labels It “Act of Terrorism” 15:36 : WP Ultimate CSV Importer Flaws…
Datenleck in Oracle-Cloud: Neue Informationen, Unklarheit bleibt
Daten aus der “Oracle Classic”-Cloud stehen im Darknet zum Verkauf. Analysten sind sich einig: Die Daten sind echt. Einige Puzzlesteine fehlen aber noch. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Datenleck in Oracle-Cloud: Neue…