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  • Slashdot: Google Launches OSS Rebuild

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/07/22/144239/google-launches-oss-rebuild?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Launches OSS Rebuild Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has launched OSS Rebuild, a project aimed at detecting supply chain attacks in open source software by independently verifying package builds from major repositories. The initiative addresses significant security threats in the open-source ecosystem and highlights…

  • The Register: Crims hijacking fully patched SonicWall VPNs to deploy stealthy backdoor and rootkit

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/16/sonicwall_vpn_hijack/ Source: The Register Title: Crims hijacking fully patched SonicWall VPNs to deploy stealthy backdoor and rootkit Feedly Summary: Someone’s OVERSTEPing the mark Unknown miscreants are exploiting fully patched, end-of-life SonicWall VPNs to deploy a previously unknown backdoor and rootkit, likely for data theft and extortion, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.… AI…

  • Unit 42: Behind the Clouds: Attackers Targeting Governments in Southeast Asia Implement Novel Covert C2 Communication

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/windows-backdoor-for-novel-c2-communication/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Behind the Clouds: Attackers Targeting Governments in Southeast Asia Implement Novel Covert C2 Communication Feedly Summary: CL-STA-1020 targets Southeast Asian governments using a novel Microsoft backdoor we call HazyBeacon. It misuses AWS Lambda URLs for C2. The post Behind the Clouds: Attackers Targeting Governments in Southeast Asia Implement…

  • The Register: Nvidia warns its GPUs – even Blackwells – need protection against Rowhammer attacks

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/13/infosec_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: Nvidia warns its GPUs – even Blackwells – need protection against Rowhammer attacks Feedly Summary: PLUS: Bluetooth mess leaves cars exposed; Bitcoin ATMs attacked; Deepfakers imitate US secretary of state Marco Rubio; and more Infosec In Brief Nvidia last week advised customers to ensure they employ mitigations against…

  • The Register: The cloud-native imperative for effective cyber resilience

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/08/cloud-native-cyber-resilience/ Source: The Register Title: The cloud-native imperative for effective cyber resilience Feedly Summary: Modern threats demand modern defenses. Cloud-native is the new baseline Partner content Every organization is investing in cyberresilience tools, training, and processes. Unfortunately, only some of them will be able to successfully respond and recover from an attack. Regardless…

  • CSA: Real-Time Vulnerability Analysis and Anomaly Detection

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/strengthening-cybersecurity-with-real-time-vulnerability-analysis-and-anomaly-detection Source: CSA Title: Real-Time Vulnerability Analysis and Anomaly Detection Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text emphasizes the critical importance of real-time vulnerability detection and anomaly reporting in cybersecurity. It outlines how organizations can transition from reactive to proactive threat management through continuous monitoring, automated responses, and the integration…

  • The Register: Beware of fake SonicWall VPN app that steals users’ credentials

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/24/unknown_crims_using_hacked_sonicwall/ Source: The Register Title: Beware of fake SonicWall VPN app that steals users’ credentials Feedly Summary: A good reminder not to download apps from non-vendor sites Unknown miscreants are distributing a fake SonicWall app to steal users’ VPN credentials.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights a critical cybersecurity issue…

  • The Register: Typhoon-like gang slinging TLS certificate ‘signed’ by the Los Angeles Police Department

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/23/lapdog_orb_network_attack_campaign/ Source: The Register Title: Typhoon-like gang slinging TLS certificate ‘signed’ by the Los Angeles Police Department Feedly Summary: Chinese crew built 1,000+ device network that runs on home devices then targets critical infrastructure A stealthy, ongoing campaign to gain long-term access to networks bears all the markings of intrusions conducted by China’s…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Navigating cyber risks with Microsoft Security Exposure Management eBook

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/06/23/navigating-cyber-risks-with-microsoft-security-exposure-management-ebook/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Navigating cyber risks with Microsoft Security Exposure Management eBook Feedly Summary: Microsoft Security Exposure Management’s eBook helps educate teams on how to anticipate threats across hybrid environments, transforming risk into resilience. The post Navigating cyber risks with Microsoft Security Exposure Management eBook appeared first on Microsoft Security…