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Orbit: Open-source Nuclei security scanning and automation platform

Orbit: Open-source Nuclei security scanning and automation platform 2025-02-17 at 07:50 By Mirko Zorz Orbit is an open-source platform built to streamline large-scale Nuclei scans, enabling teams to manage, analyze, and collaborate on security findings. It features a SvelteKit-based web frontend and a Go-powered backend, with Terraform and Ansible handling infrastructure and automation. “I built […]

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Week in review: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited 0-days, PAN-OS auth bypass hole plugged

Week in review: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited 0-days, PAN-OS auth bypass hole plugged 2025-02-16 at 11:04 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) February 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes

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vCISOs are in high demand

vCISOs are in high demand 2025-02-14 at 19:04 By Help Net Security Regardless of job title, 92% of executives stated they had some degree of confidence in their organization’s ability to meet compliance requirements and tackle advanced threats with current staff and tools, but confidence levels differed across leadership roles, according to Cyber Defense Group.

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New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability

New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability 2025-02-14 at 18:04 By Help Net Security MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, addressing emerging risks, and seizing new opportunities. AI comes of age: risks,

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Pig butchering scams are exploding

Pig butchering scams are exploding 2025-02-14 at 07:03 By Help Net Security 2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least US$9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is projected to rise to an all-time high of $12.4 billion as ongoing analysis uncovers

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Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats

Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats 2025-02-14 at 06:36 By Help Net Security 47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute. Third-party security incidents persist Notably, 64% of respondents say these types of third-party

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New infosec products of the week: February 14, 2025

New infosec products of the week: February 14, 2025 2025-02-14 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armor, EchoMark, Netwrix, Palo Alto Networks, and Socure. Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats Palo Alto

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North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware

North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware 2025-02-13 at 18:34 By Zeljka Zorz North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky (aka Emerald Sleet, aka VELVET CHOLLIMA) is attempting to deliver malware to South Korean targets by leveraging the so-called “ClickFix” tactic. A relatively new tactic The ClickFix social engineering tactic has been dubbed thus

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Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe

Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe 2025-02-13 at 15:34 By Zeljka Zorz A subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm APT has been working to achieve initial and persistent access to the IT networks of organizations working in economic sectors Russia is interested in. “In 2022, its primary focus was Ukraine, specifically targeting the

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PAN-OS authentication bypass hole plugged, PoC is public (CVE-2025-0108)

PAN-OS authentication bypass hole plugged, PoC is public (CVE-2025-0108) 2025-02-13 at 13:17 By Zeljka Zorz Palo Alto Networks has fixed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) in the management web interface of its next-gen firewalls, a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC) for which has been made public. “Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation

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The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance

The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance 2025-02-13 at 07:30 By Help Net Security The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply concerns me – it is a blatant

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Over 3 million Fortune 500 employee accounts compromised since 2022

Over 3 million Fortune 500 employee accounts compromised since 2022 2025-02-13 at 07:03 By Help Net Security More than three million employee-linked corporate accounts were compromised between 2022 and 2024 across Fortune 500 companies, according to Enzoic. This surge is fueled by the widespread use of corporate email addresses for personal accounts and the growing

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Making sense of database complexity

Making sense of database complexity 2025-02-13 at 06:03 By Help Net Security IT leaders are grappling with increasingly complex database environments. According to a new survey from Redgate, key concerns include protecting sensitive data, navigating regulatory compliance, and managing the rise of multi-database platforms. 38% of IT teams are concerned about data security and access

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It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain

It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain 2025-02-12 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Organizations’ increasing reliance on third-party software and services has created an environment with more vulnerabilities and harder-to-detect risks. Attackers know they can increase efficiency and profitability by compromising the supply chain and are focusing their efforts accordingly. The commoditization

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SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform

SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform 2025-02-12 at 07:05 By Mirko Zorz SysReptor is a customizable open-source penetration testing reporting platform built for pentesters, red teamers, and cybersecurity professionals. You can optimize your workflow by simplifying, automating, and personalizing your reports. “SysReptor is an easy-to-use tool for pentesters and simplifies pentest reporting. Reports are designed

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Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies have no clue

Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies have no clue 2025-02-12 at 06:33 By Help Net Security The breaches and ransomware attacks of 2024 highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, demonstrating how third-party and fourth-party dependencies amplify risks across industries, according to a Black Kite report. Researchers revealed how silent breaches underscore the risk posed by unseen

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CEOs must act now to embrace AI or risk falling behind

CEOs must act now to embrace AI or risk falling behind 2025-02-12 at 06:04 By Help Net Security While 4 out of 5 CEOs recognize AI’s potential, many worry gaps in their understanding will impact strategic decisions, risking missed opportunities and falling behind competitors, according to Cisco. Yet, CEOs are not standing still. With support

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Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391)

Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) 2025-02-11 at 22:21 By Zeljka Zorz February 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days – CVE-2025-21418 and CVE-2025-21391 – under active exploitation. CVE-2025-21418 and CVE-2025-21391 CVE-2025-21418 is a vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys), which interfaces

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8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized

8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized 2025-02-11 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz The Thai police has arrested four individuals suspected of being the leaders of the 8Base ransomware group and of stealing approximately $16 million from 1,000+ victims they targeted with the Phobos ransomware. “Officers from Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led by Police

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