Identity & Access Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Cisco Secure Firewall Management Centers Exposed to Critical Vulnerability Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • August 18, 2025 Image: Anucha Cheechang/Shutterstock Cisco has alerted its firewall customers to implement urgent patches…
Navigating the Overwhelmed Landscape: Insights from the 2025 Pentesting Report
In the recently published 2025 State of Pentesting Report, Pentera conducted a survey of 500 CISOs from global enterprises (200 based in the USA) to delve into their strategies, tactics, and tools for managing the flood of security alerts, persistent breaches, and escalating cyber risks. The results paint a nuanced picture of progress, obstacles, and evolving mindsets regarding security testing in enterprises.
Increased Tools, Enhanced Data, Yet Uncertain Protection
Over the past year, 45% of enterprises have broadened their security technology portfolios, with organizations now utilizing an average of 75 distinct security solutions. However, despite these additional layers of defense, 67% of U.S. enterprises faced a breach within the last 24 months. The proliferation of security tools significantly impacts day-to-day operations and the overall cyber resilience of organizations. The findings underscore a crucial observation: more security tools do not necessarily equate to better protection.
The Jam-Packed Arena: Key Takeaways from the 2025 State of Pentesting Report Published May 20, 2025 In the recently unveiled 2025 State of Pentesting Report, Pentera conducted a comprehensive survey involving 500 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from enterprises worldwide,…
Recent research from IBM highlights a significant “AI oversight gap” among organizations that have experienced data breaches. According to findings from the company’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, an alarming 97% of these organizations reported a lack of adequate…
Are Neglected AD Service Accounts Putting Your Organization at Risk?
Date: June 17, 2025
Category: Password Security / Active Directory
In many organizations, Active Directory (AD) service accounts are often overlooked, quietly lingering long after their intended use has faded. These orphaned accounts—typically created for legacy applications, automated tasks, or testing—often remain active with non-expiring or outdated passwords. It’s no surprise that these service accounts frequently escape the routine scrutiny of security teams. Burdened by daily challenges and ongoing technical debts, security personnel often neglect these accounts, which are disconnected from individual users and seldom reviewed. Unfortunately, this lack of attention makes them prime targets for attackers looking to infiltrate networks undetected. If left unmonitored, these forgotten service accounts can become silent gateways for security breaches and lateral movement within enterprise environments. In this article, we’ll delve into the dangers posed by neglected AD service accounts…
Are Forgotten AD Service Accounts Exposing Your Organization to Threats? In today’s cybersecurity landscape, the often-overlooked Active Directory (AD) service accounts pose significant risks to organizations. These accounts, created for purposes such as legacy applications, automation scripts, and testing environments,…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Healthplex, a UnitedHealth Group Subsidiary, Fined for Lacking MFA on Compromised Email Account Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 18, 2025 New York State fined a dental plan administrator owned by insurer UnitedHealth Group $2…
A cyberattack on Manpower’s Michigan office has compromised the data of 144,000 individuals, while Workday faces a data breach linked to a broader social engineering scheme. These incidents underscore the escalating risks posed by cyber threats. Recently, two significant organizations—global…
May 21, 2025
Data Breach / Account Security
Google has introduced an innovative feature in its Chrome browser that enables its built-in Password Manager to automatically change a user’s password when it identifies compromised credentials. According to Google’s Ashima Arora, Chirag Desai, and Eiji Kitamura, “When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, Google Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically.” On supported websites, Chrome can create a strong new password and update the user’s credentials seamlessly. This feature enhances the Password Manager’s existing functionalities, which include generating secure passwords during account creation and flagging credentials involved in data breaches. Google has informed The Hacker News that this feature has not yet been officially released for end users, as it is primarily focused on developers to help optimize their websites in anticipation of the rollout. The automated password change aims to streamline the process and reduce friction for users concerned about their account security.
Google Chrome Introduces Automated Password Update Feature Amid Rising Data Breach Concerns May 21, 2025 Cybersecurity / Data Protection In a significant update aimed at enhancing online security, Google has unveiled a new feature for its Chrome browser that empowers…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a law firm situated in suburban Philadelphia, is conducting an investigation into data privacy violations linked to a data breach at CPAP Medical Supplies and Services Inc. (“CPAP Medical”).…
Date: Jun 18, 2025
Category: Vulnerability / Data Protection
Veeam has issued patches to address a severe security vulnerability in its Backup & Replication software that permits remote code execution under specific circumstances. Identified as CVE-2025-23121, this flaw has a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10. According to the company’s advisory, it allows remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server by an authenticated domain user. The vulnerability affects all earlier builds of version 12, including 12.3.1.1139, and has been remedied in version 12.3.2 (build 12.3.2.3617). The discovery and reporting of this vulnerability were credited to security researchers from CODE WHITE GmbH and watchTowr. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 suggests that this update addresses concerns raised by CODE WHITE in March 2025 regarding the potential bypassing of a previous patch for a related vulnerability (CVE-2025-23120, also scored 9.9). Additionally, Veeam has resolved another issue within the same product.
Veeam Addresses Critical RCE Vulnerability in Backup & Replication Software On June 18, 2025, Veeam Software announced the release of critical patches addressing a severe vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-23121 within its Backup & Replication platform. This flaw, rated at an…
WarLock ransomware has reportedly breached Colt and Hitachi, prompting an investigation and efforts to restore systems at Colt while cybersecurity experts examine the alleged data breach. A new ransomware group, WarLock, which emerged just two months ago, is seeking to…
