Tag: software
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
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Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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Ransomware Threatens 93% of Industries”, Resilience Is Critical
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Tags: breach, business, cyber, data, data-breach, malicious, ransomware, resilience, software, threatRansomware continues to be one of the most disruptive cyber threats, with recent data revealing that it affects 93% of industries globally. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware is implicated in one-third of all data breaches, underscoring its widespread impact across sectors. This malicious software encrypts critical business data and demands payment…
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AI and the Future of Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks
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in SecurityNewsAlthough once just a staple of science fiction, AI-powered tools are now a pillar of modern security compliance management services. No mere chatbots, these headline features enhance systems’ cybersecurity by detecting threats, predicting vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents in real time. But as this software garners more attention, we must separate the hype from the”¦…
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Plantronics Hub Flaw Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability has been identified in the Plantronics Hub software, a client application commonly used to configure Plantronics audio devices such as headsets. The flaw, classified as an unquoted search path vulnerability, allows attackers to execute arbitrary files and escalate privileges to administrative levels under certain conditions. This issue is particularly concerning as the…
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Critical vulnerability in CrushFTP file transfer software under attack
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in SecurityNewsQuestions and confusion surround the authentication bypass vulnerability, which was privately disclosed to customers on March 21. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/critical-vulnerability-crushftp-under-attack/744078/
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Altgeräte bedrohen Sicherheit in Unternehmen
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Tags: access, apache, authentication, botnet, bug, cisco, cloud, cve, cyberattack, dns, endpoint, firewall, Hardware, intelligence, Internet, ivanti, lazarus, linux, macOS, network, open-source, password, radius, ransomware, risk, router, sans, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerabilitySchwachstellen in alten Netzwerkgeräten stellen ein erhebliches Sicherheitsrisiko für Unternehmen dar.Eine Analyse von Ciscos Threat-Intelligence-Team Talos zeigt, zwei der drei häufigsten Schwachstellen, auf die es Angreifer im Jahr 2024 abgesehen hatten, waren in alten Netzwerkgeräten zu finden. Das Problem ist, dass Hersteller dazu keine Patches mehr herausgeben.’Dies unterstreicht, wie wichtig es ist, veraltete Komponenten des…
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Top 10 Most-Used RDP Passwords Are Not Complex Enough
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in SecurityNewsNew research from Specops Software shows attackers successfully attack and gain access to RDP with the most basic passwords. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/top-10-rdp-passwords-not-complex
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Critical auth bypass bug in CrushFTP now exploited in attacks
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in SecurityNewsAttackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly available proof-of-concept code. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-auth-bypass-bug-in-crushftp-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Top 10 Most Used RDP Passwords Are Not Complex Enough
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in SecurityNewsNew research from Specops Software shows attackers successfully attack and gain access to RDP with the most basic passwords. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/top-10-rdp-passwords-not-complex
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World Backup Day 2025: Warum lokale Software-Hersteller die bessere Wahl sind – Backup mit Weitblick
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/backup-mit-weitblick-a-f1b5ee0acfd7054fd0fda33d32f7d943/
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Neuer JFrog-Bericht warnt vor Sicherheitslücken in der Software-Lieferkette im KI-Zeitalter
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in SecurityNewsDer Bericht thematisiert zudem die mangelnde Transparenz der Code-Herkunft in der Software-Lieferkette. Viele Entwickler laden Open-Source-Pakete direkt aus öffentlichen Registries herunter, ohne Schwachstellen oder Risiken zu berücksichtigen. Weitere Themen umfassen die Herausforderungen durch die “Sicherheits-Tool-Ausuferung” und vieles mehr. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/neuer-jfrog-bericht-warnt-vor-sicherheitsluecken-in-der-software-lieferkette-im-ki-zeitalter/a40356/
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Infostealer malware poses potent threat despite recent takedowns
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in SecurityNewsHow CISOs can defend against infostealers: To defend against these threats, CISOs should rely on multi-factor authentication MFA and least privilege access to prevent their incursion into the corporate network, as well as endpoint detection and response (EDR) and anti-malware to detect and quarantine infostealers that manage to trick users into running the malware. Regular…
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6 hard-earned tips for leading through a cyberattack, from CSOs who’ve been there
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Tags: attack, awareness, breach, business, cisco, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, group, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, lessons-learned, military, open-source, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, threat, training, updateDevelop muscle memory, and patience, through simulations: Authority under crisis is meaningless if you can’t establish followership. And this goes beyond the incident response team: CISOs must communicate with the entire organization, a commonly misunderstood imperative, says Pablo Riboldi, CISO of nearshore talent provider BairesDev.”I find that employee involvement tends to be overlooked during cyberattacks.…
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7 Wege, Daten (besser) zu verschlüsseln
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Tags: ai, blockchain, business, crypto, dns, encryption, github, healthcare, infrastructure, nist, office, privacy, software, updateVerschlüsseln Sie Ihre Daten zeitgemäß?Das Konzept der Kryptografie existiert schon ein paar Hundert Jahre, wird aber von findigen Wissenschaftlern und Mathematikern immer weiter vorangetrieben. Im Rahmen dieser Entwicklungsarbeit hat sich gezeigt, dass Algorithmen noch viel mehr können, als nur Daten zu schützen: Sie sind auch in der Lage, komplexe Regeln durchzusetzen und die Zusammenarbeit zu…
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Volume of attacks on network devices shows need to replace end of life devices quickly
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Tags: access, apache, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, cloud, control, credentials, cve, cyber, dns, endpoint, espionage, exploit, firewall, flaw, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, injection, Internet, ivanti, lazarus, macOS, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, password, risk, router, russia, sans, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityCVE-2023-1389, a vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX21 router;CVE-2024-3400, a hole in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewall operating system;CVE-2023-36845, a vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS operating system;CVE-2021-44529, a vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance;CVE-2023-38035, a hole in Ivanti Sentry security gateway;CVE-2024-36401, a vulnerability in OSGeo GeoServer;CVE-2024-0012, a vulnerability in Palo Alto Neworks PAN-OS…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, ai, android, apple, application-security, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, cloud, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, google, group, leak, linux, malware, microsoft, mobile, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 – 29 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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CISA Warns of Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Credential Flaw Exploited in Attacks
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Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, cisco, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a security advisory warning organizations about a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility (SLU) software that has reportedly been exploited in cyberattacks. The vulnerability, assigned CVE-2024-20439, stems from a static credential issue that could leave affected systems open to remote exploitation with potentially devastating consequences.…
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VMware Workstation auto-updates broken after Broadcom URL redirect
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in SecurityNewsVMware Workstation users report that the software’s automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vmware-workstation-auto-updates-broken-after-broadcom-url-redirect/
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CoffeeLoader Malware Is Stacked With Vicious Evasion Tricks
Next-level malware represents a new era of malicious code developed specifically to get around modern security software like digital forensics tools and EDR, new research warns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/coffeeloader-malware-evasion-tricks
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 31 March 2025
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Tags: attack, best-practice, browser, chrome, computing, cryptography, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, framework, google, government, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayUK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup – 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Warned of Inadequate Readiness Against State-Backed Cyberattacks Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over the UK’s growing vulnerability to state-sponsored cyber threats. A…
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Cloudguard von Check Point in der NutanixPlatform integriert
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in SecurityNewsCheck Point Software Technologies hat die Integration seiner in die Nutanix-Cloud-Platform bekanntgegeben. Mit dieser Einbindung bietet die hauseigene Cloud-Sicherheitsplattform eine umfassende Lösung zur Unterstützung fortschrittlicher Netzwerkarchitekturen, wie Transit-VPC und Tenant-VPC. Check Point will mit dieser Kollaboration den Herausforderungen begegnen, denen sich Unternehmen bei der Migration hin zu Cloud-Infrastrukturen gegenübersehen. Durch die Nutzung […] First seen…
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 31 March 2025
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Tags: attack, best-practice, browser, chrome, computing, cryptography, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, framework, google, government, healthcare, incident, infrastructure, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayUK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup – 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Warned of Inadequate Readiness Against State-Backed Cyberattacks Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over the UK’s growing vulnerability to state-sponsored cyber threats. A…
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Beware! A Fake Zoom Installer Drops BlackSuit Ransomware on Your Windows Systems
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Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, malicious, malware, ransomware, software, threat, windowsCybersecurity analysts have uncovered a sophisticated campaign exploiting a fake Zoom installer to deliver BlackSuit ransomware across Windows-based systems. The attack, documented by DFIR experts, highlights how threat actors are leveraging popular software to deceive unsuspecting victims into installing malware capable of crippling entire networks. The Fake Zoom Installer The malicious activity began with a…
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CrushFTP Vulnerability Lets Hackers Bypass Security and Seize Server Control
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in SecurityNewsA newly disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-2825) in CrushFTP file transfer software enables attackers to gain complete control of servers without valid credentials. The vulnerability affects versions 10.0.0 through 11.3.0 of the popular enterprise file transfer solution, exposing organizations to data theft and system compromise. The Exploit: Bypassing Security in 3 Steps Security researchers have…
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VMware distributor Arrow says minimum software subs set to jump from 16 to 72 cores
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in SecurityNewsClaims Broadcom will levy 20 percent penalty for customers who don’t pay before renewal deadlines First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/28/arrow_vmware_licensing_change/
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How to Implement CMMS Software in Your Organization
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Tags: softwareLet’s face it: Rolling out new software across an entire organization can feel like herding cats. Between data… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-to-implement-cmms-software-in-your-organization/
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KI-Sicherheit in der Software-Lieferkette – Maschinelles Lernen: Wer scannt die Scanner?
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/jfrog-hugging-face-partnerschaft-sicherheitsrisiken-ki-modelle-a-39163361bb2b7e1bdf541c14db27b666/
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Dangerous npm package ‘patches’ legitimate software with malware
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/dangerous-npm-package-patches-legitimate-software-with-malware
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UK Software Firm Fined £3 Million Over Ransomware-Caused Data Breach
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in SecurityNewsThe UK ICO has fined Advanced Computer Software Group £3 million ($3.8 million) over a 2022 data breach resulting from a ransomware attack. The post UK Software Firm Fined £3 Million Over Ransomware-Caused Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/uk-software-firm-fined-3-million-over-ransomware-caused-data-breach/