Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Amazon EC2 SSM Agent Flaw Patched After Privilege Escalation via Path Traversal

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in the Amazon EC2 Simple Systems Manager (SSM) Agent that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to achieve privilege escalation and code execution. The vulnerability could permit an attacker to create directories in unintended locations on the filesystem, execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges,

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Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment

Texas network access control startup closes a Series B round led by Updata Partners and brings the total raised to $60 million. The post Network Access Vendor Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware Spread via SourceForge Cracked Software Listings

Threat actors have been observed distributing malicious payloads such as cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware via SourceForge, a popular software hosting service, under the guise of cracked versions of legitimate applications like Microsoft Office. "One such project, officepackage, on the main website sourceforge.net, appears harmless enough, containing Microsoft Office add-ins copied from a

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Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech

San Francisco smart contract security startup closes a $6.75 million seed funding round led by Archetype and Winklevoss Capital. The post Octane Raises $6.75M for Smart Contract Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Vulnerability Management Firm Spektion Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Funding

Spektion has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding for its vulnerability management solution. The post Vulnerability Management Firm Spektion Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Spyware targeting Uyghur, Taiwanese and Tibetan groups and civil society actors

The NCSC and partners publish new information and mitigation measures for those at high risk from two spyware variants.

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BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Technical analysis and mitigations

This advisory provides new and collated threat intelligence on two variants of spyware known as BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE, and includes advice for app store operators, developers and social media companies to help keep their users safe.

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NCSC and partners share guidance for communities at high risk of digital surveillance

Spyware variants MOONSHINE and BADBAZAAR are being used to target mobile devices of individuals around the world.

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DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks

While often relegated to a purely functional role, DNS offers unparalleled opportunities for preemptive defense against cyberattacks. The post DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Anecdotes Raises $30 Million for Enterprise GRC Platform

Anecdotes has raised $55 million in an extended Series B funding round that brings the total raised by the company to $85 million.  The post Anecdotes Raises $30 Million for Enterprise GRC Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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SAP Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities

SAP released 20 security notes on April 2025 patch day, including three addressing critical code injection and authentication bypass flaws. The post SAP Patches Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Aurascape Banks Hefty $50 Million to Mitigate ‘Shadow AI’ Risks

Silicon Valley startup secures big investment from Menlo Ventures and Mayfield Fund to solve the “shadow AI” security problem. The post Aurascape Banks Hefty $50 Million to Mitigate ‘Shadow AI’ Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Facilitate Remote Code Execution

An update for the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows patches CVE-2025-30401, a spoofing vulnerability that could be used to trick users. The post WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Facilitate Remote Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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ESET Vulnerability Exploited for Stealthy Malware Execution

A sophisticated APT tracked as ToddyCat has exploited an ESET DLL search order hijacking vulnerability for malware delivery. The post ESET Vulnerability Exploited for Stealthy Malware Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Corsha Raises $18 Million to Enhance and Extend Machine-to-Machine Security

The new funds will be used to extend Corsha’s reach into critical infrastructure and further improve its own use of AI. The post Corsha Raises $18 Million to Enhance and Extend Machine-to-Machine Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Troy Rydman hired as CIO and CISO at Packsize

Troy Rydman has been hired as the chief information officer (CIO) and chief information security officer (CISO) at Packsize. 

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Tailscale Raises $160 Million for Secure Networking Platform 

Tailscale’s new Series C funding round brings the total raised by the company for its secure networking platform to $275 million. The post Tailscale Raises $160 Million for Secure Networking Platform  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Agentic AI in the SOC - Dawn of Autonomous Alert Triage

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) today face unprecedented alert volumes and increasingly sophisticated threats. Triaging and investigating these alerts are costly, cumbersome, and increases analyst fatigue, burnout, and attrition. While artificial intelligence has emerged as a go-to solution, the term “AI” often blurs crucial distinctions. Not all AI is built equal, especially in the SOC. Many

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Exploited Vulnerability Puts 5,000 Ivanti VPN Appliances at Risk

More than 5,000 Ivanti Connect Secure appliances are vulnerable to attacks exploiting CVE-2025-22457, which has been used by Chinese hackers. The post Exploited Vulnerability Puts 5,000 Ivanti VPN Appliances at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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UAC-0226 Deploys GIFTEDCROOK Stealer via Malicious Excel Files Targeting Ukraine

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed a new set of cyber attacks targeting Ukrainian institutions with information-stealing malware. The activity is aimed at military formations, law enforcement agencies, and local self-government bodies, particularly those located near Ukraine's eastern border, the agency said. The attacks involve distributing phishing emails