CISA warns of hackers exploiting SysAid vulnerabilities in attacks
CISA has warned that attackers are actively exploiting two security vulnerabilities in the SysAid IT service management (ITSM) software to hijack administrator accounts.
Ukraine arrests suspected admin of XSS Russian hacking forum
The suspected administrator of the Russian-speaking hacking forum XSS.is was arrested by the Ukrainian authorities yesterday at the request of the Paris public prosecutor's office.
npm 'accidentally' removes Stylus package, breaks builds and pipelines
npm has taken down all versions of the Stylus library and replaced them with a "security holding" page, breaking pipelines and builds worldwide that rely on the package.
STRATEGIC REEL: From guesswork to ground truth — stopping threats before they spread
In today’s post-signature world, attackers don’t just break in — they blend in. In this second installment of the Last Watchdog Strategic LinkedIn Reel (LW SLR) series, Corelight CEO Brian Dye delivers a clear-eyed take on how defenders can regain the upper hand with network-derived ground truth. This high-impact reel distills key insights from our
In the first Humans of Talos, Amy sits with Hazel Burton — storyteller, security advocate, and all-around Talos legend. Hazel shares her journey from small business entrepreneurship to leading content programs at Talos.
Google Sues the Badbox Botnet Operators - Schneier on Security
It will be interesting to watch what will come of this private lawsuit: Google on Thursday announced filing a lawsuit against the operators of the Badbox 2.0 botnet, which has ensnared more than 10 million devices running Android open source software. These devices lack Google’s security protections, and the perpetrators pre-installed the Badbox 2.0 malware on them, to create a backdoor and abuse them for large-scale fraud and other illicit schemes. This reminds me of Meta’s lawauit against Pegasus over its hack-for-hire software (which I wrote about ...
Operator of Jetflix illegal streaming service gets 7 years in prison
The ringleader of the Jetflicks illegal paid streaming operation, a massive service with tens of thousands of subscribers, was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Microsoft fixes bug behind incorrect Windows Firewall errors
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers invalid Windows Firewall errors after rebooting Windows 11 24H2 systems with the June 2025 preview update installed.
US Government Warns of Wide-Ranging Interlock Attacks
A joint US government advisory highlighted novel initial access techniques deployed by Interlock, and urged businesses and critical infrastructure to stay vigilant
News alert: Living Security report reveals that just 10% of employees drive 73% of cyber risk
Austin, TX, July 21, 2025, CyberNewswire — Living Security, the global leader in Human Risk Management (HRM), today released the 2025 State of Human Cyber Risk Report, an independent study conducted by leading research firm Cyentia Institute. The report provides an unprecedented look at behavioral risk inside organizations and reveals how strategic HRM programs can reduce that risk 60%
Lumma infostealer malware returns after law enforcement disruption
The Lumma infostealer malware operation is gradually resuming activities following a massive law enforcement operation in May, which resulted in the seizure of 2,300 domains and parts of its infrastructure.
Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features
​​Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with twenty-nine new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery tool.