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Beware fake AutoCAD, SketchUp sites dropping malware

Malware peddlers are saddling users with the TookPS downloader and the Lapmon and TeviRat backdoors via malicious sites that mimic official ones and ostensibly offer legitimate software for download, Kaspersky researchers have warned. Malicious ...

Vite Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability (CVE-2025-31125)

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Vite issued a security bulletin to fix the Vite arbitrary file read vulnerability (CVE-2025-31125); Because the Vite development server does not strictly verify the path when processing URL requests, ...

7 ways to get C-suite buy-in on that new cybersecurity tool

You’re in the middle of a sprint, juggling deadlines, debugging code, fine-tuning pipelines, and then it happens—you stumble across the perfect cybersecurity tool. It promises to eliminate secrets in logs, reduce risks in CI/CD pipelines, and ...

Building a cybersecurity strategy that survives disruption

Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Attackers are moving quicker, disruptions happen all the time, and many security plans built for more predictable times just can’t keep up. With everything from ransomware to geopolitical threats to ...

Cybercriminals exfiltrate data in just three days

In 56% of Sophos managed detection and response (MDR) and incident response (IR) cases, attackers gained initial access to networks by exploiting external remote services, including edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, and by leveraging valid ...

Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): A Guide to Compliance

Navigating Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): A Guide to Compliance madhav Thu, 04/03/2025 - 04:30 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken a significant step towards bolstering data protection with its Personal Data ...

Open-source malware doubles, data exfiltration attacks dominate

There’s been a notable shift in the types of threats targeting software developers, with a total of 17,954 open source malware packages identified in Q1 2025, according to Sonatype. Quarterly breakdown (Source: Sonatype) The Q1 figure ...

New UI for NSFOCUS WAF V6.0R09F00 – Experience a Smoother Site Management

NSFOCUS understands that the Security Operations team is facing increasing threats to their web applications and workloads are rising accordingly, a simple yet easy-to-use WAF has become more important than ever for effective Security Operations. ...

Review: Zero to Engineer

Zero to Engineer is a practical guide for anyone looking to launch a career in information technology without a traditional college degree. The book draws from the author’s unlikely journey – from being expelled from high school to ...

An Update on QuickShell: Sharing Is Caring about an RCE Attack Chain on Quick Share

See how a SafeBreach Labs researcher discovered a bypass for a fix to a critical vulnerability they previously reported in Google’s Quick Share data transfer utility. The post An Update on QuickShell: Sharing Is Caring about an RCE Attack Chain ...

How to defend against a password spraying attack?

Password spraying attacks are becoming a serious threat, especially targeting Active Directory environments. These attacks enable attackers to exploit weak passwords and gain unauthorised access by applying login attempts across multiple ...

How to Prevent Kerberoasting Attacks?

Kerberoasting attack targets the Active Directory environment to enable attackers to extract and crack service account credentials. Threat actors can gain elevated privileges by exploiting weak password policies and misconfiguration, which ...

Evolution and Growth: The History of Penetration Testing

The history of penetration testing begins with military strategies used to test enemy defenses. Over time, this evolved into a formal practice for identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems. This article traces the brief history of of ...

Keeping Your Cloud Deployments Safe and Sound

Are You Effectively Securing Your Cloud Deployments? Organizations rely heavily on cloud technology for their daily operations. However, the rising tide of cyber threats poses enormous challenges for businesses to keep their cloud deployments ...

Proactively Managing NHIs to Prevent Breaches

Why is Proactive NHI Management Essential to Prevent Breaches? One might often ponder, how can organizations significantly strengthen their cybersecurity postures? The answer lies in the proactive management of Non Human Identities (NHIs) to ...

Secure Secrets Setup: Sleep Soundly at Night

Why is Securing Secrets and NHIs Necessary for Your Peace of Mind? Managing cybersecurity is a critical part of modern business operations, considering growing threat. But did you know that one of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is ...

Empower Your Team with Efficient Secrets Rotation

Are Your Secrets Safe? Think Again! Data breaches and cybercrimes are major concerns. It’s an unfortunate reality that security breaches have become increasingly common. You might think your organization’s secrets are well-guarded, but are ...

Eclypsium @ RSAC 2025

The post Eclypsium @ RSAC 2025 appeared first on Eclypsium | Supply Chain Security for the Modern Enterprise. The post Eclypsium @ RSAC 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Key Insights: Is Vulnerability Management at Its Breaking Point?

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BSidesLV24 – Keynotes – Day Two: Homicideware

Authors/Presenters: Andrea M. Matwyshyn 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 & ...