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Old-school security awareness training (SAT) programs aren’t cutting it against today’s hackers thanks to boring content and one-size-fits-all delivery methods. That’s why Huntress has launched Threat Simulator, a new feature for Huntress Managed SAT that gives users hands-on training with real-world hacker tradecraft. Paired with engaging, expert-backed episodes, Threat Simulator turns passive learning into active skill-building through quick, game-like simulations. Perfect for experiential learners, these simulations put users in hackers’ shoes, challenging them to carry out simulated attacks to understand the mindsets, methods, and motives of cybercriminals. This unique approach shows just how easily anyone can become a target and how little effort it…

UPDATETwo separate Mirai botnet campaigns are exploiting a critical flaw in a somewhat unlikely target.The Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team recently observed exploitation of CVE-2025-24016, a remote code execution vulnerability in the open source Wazuh cybersecurity platform. The flaw, which was assigned a 9.9 CVSS score, stems from an unsafe deserialization issue that affects versions 4.4.0 to 4.9.1 of the platform.CVE-2025-24016 was publicly disclosed Feb. 10, and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit was published on GitHub later that month. Akamai researchers observed exploitation activity starting in early March.”This is the latest example of the ever-shrinking time-to-exploit timelines that botnet operators have…

Fast Facts Operation Secure Success: INTERPOL dismantled over 20,000 malicious IP addresses linked to 69 types of information-stealing malware, resulting in the takedown of 79% of identified suspicious IPs from January to April 2025, with 32 arrests and significant data seizures. Key Arrests and Operations: Vietnamese authorities arrested 18 suspects and seized devices and money worth $11,500, while additional arrests occurred in Sri Lanka and Nauru, underscoring international cooperation in combating cybercrime. Command-and-Control Servers: Hong Kong Police identified 117 malicious command-and-control servers across multiple ISPs, facilitating operations like phishing and online fraud, revealing the extensive network behind these cyber activities.…

SailPoint, Inc., a leader in unified identity security, announced the June launch of its first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instance in South America, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Brazil. This launch highlights the strategic expansion of SailPoint’s global footprint and demand for identity security solutions around the world. The Brazil SaaS instance will support increasing demand for SailPoint Identity Security Cloud regionally, addressing expectations around data sovereignty, regulatory compliance and security. The new instance will enable organizations in highly regulated industries—such as finance, healthcare and government—to unlock the business value of cloud adoption and leverage SailPoint’s industry-leading identity security platform,…

Fast Facts Funding Achievement: Horizon3.ai has successfully raised $100 million in Series D funding, bringing its total to over $218 million, led by NEA with support from key investors like 9Yards Capital and SignalFire. Innovative Platform: The company offers the NodeZero platform, an autonomous pentesting SaaS solution that simulates adversarial attacks to identify and address security vulnerabilities in real time. Comprehensive Security Insights: NodeZero provides security teams with critical data on exploitable vulnerabilities, allowing them to visualize potential attack paths and effectively mitigate risks. Future Growth Plans: The new funds will be used to expand Horizon3.ai’s partner ecosystem, enhance product…

Essential Insights Critical Security Patches: Microsoft released patches for 67 security flaws, including 11 rated Critical and a zero-day remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-33053) in WebDAV that is actively exploited in the wild. Weaponized Vulnerability: The zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious code through specially crafted URLs, attributed to the Stealth Falcon group, which uses it for espionage—particularly targeting entities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Severe Threats Identified: Noteworthy vulnerabilities include a privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2025-47966) in Power Automate with a CVSS score of 9.8 and several high-risk weaknesses in Windows services, affecting authentication and remote operations. Widespread Impact…

Welcome to your Daily CyberTech Highlights! Each day, we bring you the most essential news and insightful analysis from the world of Cybersecurity, Cloud security, Data protection, Data privacy and Technology. Stay informed on the latest trends, threats, and innovations shaping the digital landscape, so you can make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve. Let’s dive into today’s top stories! Daily CyberTech Highlights Brand Covered: Trellix Headline: Trellix Finds Threat Intelligence Gap Calls for Cybersecurity Strategy Trellix, the company delivering the future of AI-powered cybersecurity, announced a new report, Mind of the CISO: Closing the gap between reaction and readiness, which found nearly…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not eliminate every job function, but it is revolutionizing every role, including vulnerability management. As the landscape for exposure management continues to evolve, leveraging the latest technology is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture. Looking forward to 2025, AI’s role in vulnerability management is set to become even more critical due to the increasingly complex and ever-changing threat landscape. Join Ravid Circus, CPO and Co-founder of Seemplicity, for an insightful webinar where you’ll discover: Key Takeaways: Insights into AI Innovations: Explore how the latest AI advancements are transforming vulnerability management. Expert Analysis: Understand the…

F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced a solution integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux with F5 NGINX Plus FIPS compliance functionality, now available in the AWS Marketplace. Building on the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, this solution is being unveiled at this week’s AWS Summit to offer unified application security, scalability, and reliability—all essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with stringent cryptographic standards, including FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards). Cyber Technology Insights : Black Duck Appoints Dipto Chakravarty as Chief Product and Technology Officer The NGINX Plus FIPS 140-3 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering upholds a…

Binary Defense to deliver implementation and 24/7 MDR services directly within customer XSIAM environments – helping security teams accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and close operational gaps. Binary Defense, the trusted Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and enterprise defense provider, announced a new partnership with Palo Alto Networks to provide expert implementation and MDR services for organizations deploying Cortex XSIAM, the industry’s leading AI-driven platform for security operations transformation. Through this partnership, Binary Defense will serve as a trusted services partner for organizations looking to maximize the value of their XSIAM investment, offering both implementation expertise and 24/7 MDR delivered directly…