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CrowdStrike researchers have created a proof-of-concept framework that uses dynamic feedback-guided fuzzing to identify large language model (LLM) vulnerabilitiesTraditional template-based testing struggle to detect sophisticated prompt injection attacks due to their reliance on static patterns, while multi-method evaluation provides deeper insights into potential security weaknessesTesting results show our feedback fuzzing framework delivers significant improvements in detecting LLM security bypasses The increasing deployment of large language models (LLMs) in enterprise environments has created a pressing need for effective security testing methods. Traditional approaches, relying heavily on predefined templates, are limited in comparison to adaptive attacks — particularly those related to prompt…

Cybercriminals are stealing data and running full-scale businesses around it. Europol’s latest Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) report reveals how personal data is now a core currency in the underground economy. Data is the product Cybercriminals go after everything from login credentials to credit card numbers, medical records, and social media accounts. The data criminals collect helps them access accounts, impersonate users, or sell that access to others. Europol stresses that access to an account is often the first step in a wider attack. Once inside, attackers can move laterally through a network, steal more data, and carry out…

Following a review of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified in a Wednesday report that while the program has met two of its goals, it lacks sufficient guidance for managing network security and data protection. The program generally supports government-wide cybersecurity initiatives, but DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) hasn’t finalized all plans for how the CDM program can provide support.  For example, GAO noted that the CISA hasn’t fully updated the program’s cloud asset management guidance. Based on its findings, the GAO is recommending that DHS…

Ransomware is the leading cybersecurity threat across every industry and a top priority for every Security Operations Center (SOC) team according to the SpyCloud 2024 Malware and Ransomware Defense Report. When focusing on mitigating ransomware risk, it’s important not to overlook the growing threat of infostealer malware (“infostealers”) – an often quiet precursor to ransomware attacks. Our research has revealed that one-third of companies who fall victim to ransomware have experienced at least one infostealer infection within 16 weeks before the attack – a crucial warning sign. What is Infostealer Malware? Threat actors use infostealer malware to infiltrate devices and steal…

AliExpress is a large and well-known online marketplace that connects buyers with independent sellers from all over the world. Unlike traditional stores, which manage their own inventory, AliExpress allows third-party sellers to list products directly, offering shoppers a vast selection of goods at often very affordable prices. Owned by the Alibaba Group, one of the biggest names in global e-commerce, AliExpress is based in China but serves a massive international customer base. The platform is legitimate and widely used, but it’s essential to remain cautious. Because it hosts so many independent sellers, not every product is thoroughly verified. Instead, the site…

Approaching deadlines for spot XRP ETF applications from major asset managers, including Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise, are fueling speculation over potential SEC approval, especially in light of Ripple’s proposed legal settlement with the regulator, which still awaits final court approval.On the prediction platform Polymarket, odds for an approval by 2025 surged to as high as 98% in early June, though over the past week, odds have dropped to 88%.The prospect still faces regulatory hurdles, but the proposed resolution of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple has removed one of the biggest legal overhangs, pending judicial sign-off.XRP ETF odds (Source: Polymarket)SEC…

Ransomware is predicted to cost victims around $275 billion annually by 2031, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Yet, despite this growing threat, most organizations’ data protection strategies remain narrowly focused on mission-critical systems—typically stored as block data—while neglecting one of the most vulnerable and expansive targets: Unstructured file data.  This is because it is way too expensive to protect the vast amount of unstructured file data organizations have and are continuing to amass. File data may not always be considered “critical,” but it is an ideal attack surface for ransomware. Created and shared across departments, accessed by multiple users and systems,…

Lemony announced its on-premise artificial intelligence solution that is redefining how organizations deploy generative AI. Lemony’s secure, hardware-based node offers enterprise-grade ‘AI in a Box,’ empowering companies to run advanced, end-to-end AI workflows privately, instantly, and without cloud dependence. Lemony’s AI nodes are stackable and scalable, creating small, modular AI compute clusters that support seamless expansion across users. Lemony can host the entire technology stack, from foundation models to lightweight, use-case specific adapters and specialized agents, and gives businesses the power of secure, on-premise AI that will allow them to grow and scale. Imagine activating thousands of emails, PDFs, and…

U.S. CISA adds Wazuh, and WebDAV flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Pierluigi Paganini June 12, 2025 U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Wazuh, and WebDAV flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added ASUS RT-AX55 devices, Craft CMS, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: CVE-2025-24016 (CVSS score 9.9) Wazuh Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability CVE-2025-33053 (CVSS score 8.8) Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability This week, Akamai researchers warned that…