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Application Security

Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update

Company has issued patches for an unprecedented 159 CVEs, including eight zero-days, three of which attackers are already exploiting.

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Jan 14, 2025

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4 Min Read

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Jan 14, 2025

2 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Operations

FBI Wraps Up Eradication Effort of Chinese 'PlugX' Malware FBI Wraps Up Eradication Effort of Chinese 'PlugX' Malware

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Jan 14, 2025

1 Min Read

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Threat Intelligence

Zero-Day Security Bug Likely Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks Zero-Day Bug Likely Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Jan 14, 2025

4 Min Read

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Application Security

Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Jan 13, 2025

1 Min Read

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Сloud Security

Cloud Attackers Exploit Max-Critical Aviatrix RCE Flaw Cloud Attackers Exploit Max-Critical Aviatrix RCE Flaw

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Jan 13, 2025

5 Min Read

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Threat Intelligence

Cyberattackers Hide Infostealers in YouTube Comments, Google Search Results

Cyberattackers Hide Infostealers in YouTube Comments

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Telefonica Breach Exposes Jira Tickets, Customer Data

Telefonica Breach Exposes Jira Tickets, Customer Data

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Threat Actors Exploit a Critical Ivanti RCE Bug, Again

Threat Actors Exploit a Critical Ivanti RCE Bug, Again

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Threat Intelligence

Fake CrowdStrike 'Job Interviews' Become Latest Hacker Tactic

Fake CrowdStrike 'Job Interviews' Become Latest Hacker Tactic

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Threat Intelligence

Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally

Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Chinese APT Group Is Ransacking Japan's Secrets

Chinese APT Group Is Ransacking Japan's Secrets

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Threat Intelligence

Banshee 2.0 Malware Steals Apple's Encryption to Hide on Macs

Banshee 2.0 Malware Steals Apple's Encryption to Hide on Macs

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Hacking Group 'Silk Typhoon' Linked to US Treasury Breach

Hacking Group 'Silk Typhoon' Linked to US Treasury Breach

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Cybersecurity Operations

India Readies Overhauled National Data Privacy Rules

India Readies Overhauled National Data Privacy Rules

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

The White House

Cybersecurity Operations

Fed 'Cyber Trust' Label: Good Intentions That Fall Short

Fed 'Cyber Trust' Label: Good Intentions That Fall Short

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Green Bay Packers' Online Pro Shop Sacked by Payment Skimmer

Green Bay Packers' Online Pro Shop Sacked by Payment Skimmer

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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Threat Intelligence

Unconventional Cyberattacks Aim to Take Over PayPal Accounts

Unconventional Cyberattacks Aim to Take Over PayPal Accounts

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Ransomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom Namibia

Ransomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom Namibia

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Identity & Access Management Security

1Password Acquires SaaS Access Management Provider Trelica

1Password Acquires SaaS Access Management Provider Trelica

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Sharing of Telegram User Data Surges After CEO Arrest

Sharing of Telegram User Data Surges After CEO Arrest

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Cybersecurity Operations

Pentagon Adds Chinese Gaming Giant Tencent to Federal Ban

Pentagon Adds Chinese Gaming Giant Tencent to Federal Ban

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

CISA: Third-Party Data Breach Limited to Treasury Dept.

CISA: Third-Party Data Breach Limited to Treasury Dept.

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Threat Intelligence

PhishWP Plug-in Hijacks WordPress E-Commerce Checkouts

PhishWP Plug-in Hijacks WordPress E-Commerce Checkouts

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

Veracode Buys Package Analysis Technology From Phylum

Veracode Buys Package Analysis Technology From Phylum

byFahmida Y. Rashid, Managing Editor, Features

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Сloud Security

In Appreciation: Amit Yoran, Tenable CEO, Passes Away

In Appreciation: Amit Yoran, Tenable CEO, Passes Away

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

China's Salt Typhoon Adds Charter, Windstream to Telecom Victim List

China's Salt Typhoon Adds Charter, Windstream to Telecom Victim List

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

FireScam Android Spyware Campaign Poses 'Significant Threat Worldwide'

Android Spyware Campaign Poses 'Significant Threat Worldwide'

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

EagerBee Backdoor Takes Flight Against Mideast ISPs, Government Targets

EagerBee Backdoor Takes Flight Against Mideast Targets

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

Thousands of BeyondTrust Systems Remain Exposed

Thousands of BeyondTrust Systems Remain Exposed

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules Pull No Punches

New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules Pull No Punches

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Treasury Dept. Sanctions Chinese Tech Vendor for Complicity

Treasury Dept. Sanctions Chinese Tech Vendor for Complicity

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Apple Offers $95M to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple Offers $95M to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Application Security

Chrome Extension Compromises Highlight Software Supply Challenges

Chrome Extension Compromises Highlight Software Supply Challenges

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Unpatched Active Directory Flaw Can Crash Any Microsoft Server

Unpatched Active Directory Flaw Can Crash Any Microsoft Server

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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