Suspected Russian threat actors have been taking advantage of Microsoft Device Code Authentication to trick targets into granting them access to their Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. “While Device Code Authentication attacks are not new, they appear to have been rarely…
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Grip Security unveils SSPM solution to strengthen SaaS security posture
Grip Security has unveiled its SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solution, which proactively identifies misconfigurations, enforces best practices and strengthens SaaS security posture against emerging risks. Unlike traditional SSPM products, Grip SSPM is built on a foundation of visibility and…
Pig butchering scams are exploding
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…
Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats
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…
New infosec products of the week: February 14, 2025
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 Networks…
North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware
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 because…
Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats
Palo Alto Networks introduced Cortex Cloud, the next version of Prisma Cloud, that natively brings together new releases of its cloud detection and response (CDR) and cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) capabilities on the unified Cortex platform. The new…
Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe
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 energy,…
PAN-OS authentication bypass hole plugged, PoC is public (CVE-2025-0108)
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…
Salvador Tech releases Edge-Recovery Platform
Salvador Tech introduced a Edge-Recovery Platform, a leap forward in comprehensive cyber resilience in the Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) landscape. This new platform will deliver a solution that enables instant recovery for manufacturers and critical infrastructure…