Topic: proactive security measures
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16 Billion Logins Exposed: Change Your Passwords Now
16 billion login credentials were exposed online, posing risks for major platforms like Facebook, Apple, and Google, with urgent calls for users to enhance account security. Cybersecurity researchers found 30 datasets of stolen credentials, likely from malware and past breaches...
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Stop Reusing Attack Playbooks: Break the Cycle
Cybercriminals exploit predictable, uniform security configurations, refining successful attack methods across targets, necessitating adaptive security measures to disrupt their playbooks. Living off the Land (LOTL) techniques weaponize trusted system tools like PowerShell, with 84% of major atta...
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SonicWall Patches Critical SMA Flaw (CVE-2025-40599) – Check Now
SonicWall issued an urgent alert for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-40599) in its SMA 100 Series devices, risking remote code execution on outdated firmware versions. Google's Threat Intelligence Group found a six-month campaign targeting end-of-life SMA devices with the OVERSTEP backdoor, th...
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Shadow AI Boosts Breach Costs by $670K as 97% of Firms Lack Access Controls
Unauthorized AI tool usage adds an average of $670,000 to data breach costs, with incidents involving shadow AI costing $4.63 million per breach, far higher than the global average. Supply chain vulnerabilities and shadow AI dominate attack vectors, with 65% of incidents exposing customer data, wh...
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Google Uncovers Custom Backdoor on SonicWall Devices
Google researchers identified a cyberattack targeting outdated SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances, using custom malware called Overstep to evade detection and erase evidence. The compromised devices lack security updates, making them vulnerable, and Google urges affected businesses t...
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Silent After a Hack? Why Firms' Silence Puts You at Risk
Cyber threats are shifting toward stolen credentials and built-in system tools, requiring proactive security measures as traditional perimeter defenses become ineffective. Organizations are prioritizing attack surface reduction by eliminating unnecessary tools and permissions, while hackers incre...
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SonicWall firewalls targeted in rising Akira ransomware attacks
SonicWall firewalls are being targeted in Akira ransomware attacks, potentially exploiting an undisclosed security flaw, with attackers using compromised SSL VPN connections for initial access. Akira ransomware has extorted over $42 million from 250+ victims, employing tactics like routing authen...
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Free Phobos & 8base Ransomware Decryptor Recovers Files
Japanese authorities released a free decryptor to help victims of Phobos and 8Base ransomware recover files without paying ransoms, with independent tests confirming its effectiveness. Phobos ransomware, active since 2018, operates as a RaaS model, while its spin-off 8Base uses double extortion; ...
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