π Remediation Times Drop Sharply as Cyber Hygiene Take Up Surges π
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CISA claims US critical infrastructure providers are improving cyber hygiene and remediation activities.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
Remediation Times Drop Sharply as Cyber Hygiene Take Up Surges
CISA claims US critical infrastructure providers are improving cyber hygiene and remediation activities
π UK Registry Nominet Breached Via Ivanti Zero-Day π
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π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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The .uk registry Nominet has been breached by a recently disclosed zeroday vulnerability in Ivanti products.π Read more.
π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Infosecurity Magazine
UK Registry Nominet Breached Via Ivanti Zero-Day
The .uk registry Nominet has been breached by a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti products
π’ UK government officials consider banning ransomware payments π’
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π Via "ITPro"
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Public bodies could be prevented from paying out to hackers to regain control of systems.π Read more.
π Via "ITPro"
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IT Pro
UK government officials consider banning ransomware payments
Public bodies could be prevented from paying out to hackers to regain control of systems
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ποΈ 4 Reasons Your SaaS Attack Surface Can No Longer be Ignored ποΈ
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What do identity risks, data security risks and thirdparty risks all have in common? They are all made much worse by SaaS sprawl. Every new SaaS account adds a new identity to secure, a new place where sensitive data can end up, and a new source of third party risk. Learn how you can protect this sprawling attack surface in 2025. What do identity risks, data security risks and thirdparty.π Read more.
π Via "The Hacker News"
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π Manchester Law Firm Leads 15,000 to Sue Google and Microsoft over AI Data π
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π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Barings Law is planning to sue the two tech giants over numerous alleged violations of data misuse, including for AI training.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
Manchester Law Firm Leads 15,000 to Sue Google and Microsoft over AI Data
Barings Law is planning to sue the two tech giants over numerous alleged violations of data misuse, including for AI training
π UK Considers Ban on Ransomware Payments by Public Bodies π
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π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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A UK government consultation has proposed banning public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from making ransomware payments to disincentivize attackers from targeting these services.π Read more.
π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Infosecurity Magazine
UK Considers Ban on Ransomware Payments by Public Bodies
A UK government consultation has proposed banning public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from making ransomware payments to disincentivize attackers from targeting these services
π§ Why do software vendors have such deep access into customer systems? π§
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π Via "Security Intelligence"
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To the naked eye, organizations are independent entities trying to make their individual mark on the world. But that was never the reality. Companies rely on other businesses to stay up and running. A grocery store needs its food suppliers a tech company relies on the business making semiconductors and hardware. No one can go The post Why do software vendors have such deep access into customer systems? appeared first on Security Intelligence.π Read more.
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Security Intelligence
Why do software vendors have such deep access into customer systems?
Organizations today operate with a complex web of interdependent computing and cybersecurity services. But what happens when one of them is compromised?
π΅οΈββοΈ New Startups Focus on Deepfakes, Data-in-Motion & Model Security π΅οΈββοΈ
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π Via "Dark Reading"
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In times of unprecedented change, innovative mindsets and attentiveness of startup culture make for a community everyone can leverage to understand the world and guard against its dangers.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
New Startups Focus on Deepfakes, Data-in-Motion
In times of unprecedented change, innovative mindsets and attentiveness of startup culture make for a community everyone can leverage to understand the world and guard against its dangers.
π¦Ώ Windscribe VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security π¦Ώ
π Read more.
π Via "Tech Republic"
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We evaluate the features, performance, security, and pricing of Windscribe VPN to help you determine if it's a reliable VPN service for your needs.π Read more.
π Via "Tech Republic"
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TechRepublic
Windscribe VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
We evaluate the features, performance, security, and pricing of Windscribe VPN to help you determine if it's a reliable VPN service for your needs.
π New AI Rule Aims to Prevent Misuse of US Technology π
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π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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A new Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion issued in the US strengthens security, streamlines chip sales and prevents misuse of AI technology.π Read more.
π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Infosecurity Magazine
New AI Rule Aims to Prevent Misuse of US Technology
A new Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion issued in the US strengthens security, streamlines chip sales and prevents misuse of AI technology
π Browser-Based Cyber-Threats Surge as Email Malware Declines π
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π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Browserbased cyberthreats surged in 2024, with credential abuse and infostealers on the rise.π Read more.
π Via "Infosecurity Magazine"
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Infosecurity Magazine
Browser-Based Cyber-Threats Surge as Email Malware Declines
Browser-based cyber-threats surged in 2024, with credential abuse and infostealers on the rise
ποΈ Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation ποΈ
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π Via "The Hacker News"
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Microsoft has shed light on a nowpatched security flaw impacting Apple macOS that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed an attacker running as "root" to bypass the operating system's System Integrity Protection SIP and install malicious kernel drivers by loading thirdparty kernel extensions. The vulnerability in question is CVE202444243 CVSS score 5.5, a mediumseverity bug.π Read more.
π Via "The Hacker News"
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ποΈ Google OAuth Vulnerability Exposes Millions via Failed Startup Domains ποΈ
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π Via "The Hacker News"
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New research has pulled back the curtain on a "deficiency" in Google's "Sign in with Google" authentication flow that exploits a quirk in domain ownership to gain access to sensitive data. "Google's OAuth login doesn't protect against someone purchasing a failed startup's domain and using it to recreate email accounts for former employees," Truffle Security cofounder and CEO Dylan Ayrey said.π Read more.
π Via "The Hacker News"
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π΅οΈββοΈ Zero-Day Security Bug Likely Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks π΅οΈββοΈ
π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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An ongoing campaign targeting FortiGate devices with management interfaces exposed on the public Internet is leading to unauthorized administrative logins and configuration changes, creating new accounts, and performing SSL VPN authentication.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
Zero-Day Bug Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks
An ongoing campaign targeting FortiGate devices with management interfaces exposed on the public Internet is leading to unauthorized administrative logins and configuration changes, creating new accounts, and performing SSL VPN authentication.
π΅οΈββοΈ Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update π΅οΈββοΈ
π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Company has issued patches for an unprecedented 159 CVEs, including eight zerodays, three of which attackers are already exploiting.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update
Company has issued patches for an unprecedented 159 CVEs, including eight zero-days, three of which attackers are already exploiting.
π΅οΈββοΈ Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access π΅οΈββοΈ
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π Via "Dark Reading"
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Emergent macOS vulnerability lets adversaries circumvent Apple's System Integrity Protection SIP by loading thirdparty kernels.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
Apple Bug Allows Security Bypass Without Physical Access
Emergent macOS vulnerability lets adversaries circumvent Apple's System Integrity Protection (SIP) by loading third-party kernels.
π΅οΈββοΈ FBI Wraps Up Eradication Effort of Chinese 'PlugX' Malware π΅οΈββοΈ
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π Via "Dark Reading"
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Two hacker groups were paid to develop malware targeting victims in the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as various Chinese dissident groups.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
FBI Wraps Up Eradication of Chinese 'PlugX' Malware
Two hacker groups were paid to develop malware targeting victims in the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as various Chinese dissident groups.
π¦Ώ Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change π¦Ώ
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π Via "Tech Republic"
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Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.π Read more.
π Via "Tech Republic"
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TechRepublic
Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.
βοΈ Microsoft: Happy 2025. Hereβs 161 Security Updates βοΈ
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π Via "Krebs on Security"
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Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three "zeroday" weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond's inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company has shipped in one go since 2017.π Read more.
π Via "Krebs on Security"
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Krebs on Security
Microsoft: Happy 2025. Hereβs 161 Security Updates
Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three "zero-day" weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond's inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes thanβ¦
π΅οΈββοΈ As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Cyberattacks π΅οΈββοΈ
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π Via "Dark Reading"
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In 2024, the Taiwanese government saw the daily average of attempted attacks by China double to 2.4 million, with a focus on government targets and telecommunications firms.π Read more.
π Via "Dark Reading"
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Darkreading
As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Attacks
In 2024, the Taiwanese government saw the daily average of attempted attacks by China double to 2.4 million, with a focus on government targets and telecommunications firms.
ποΈ 3 Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws Patched in Microsoft's Latest Security Update ποΈ
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π Via "The Hacker News"
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Microsoft kicked off 2025 with a new set of patches for a total of 161 security vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, including three zerodays that have been actively exploited in attacks. Of the 161 flaws, 11 are rated Critical, and 149 are rated Important in severity. One other flaw, a nonMicrosoft CVE related to a Windows Secure Boot bypass CVE20247344, has not been assigned.π Read more.
π Via "The Hacker News"
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