433 Central Ave., 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | [email protected] | Office: (813) 563-2652

Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager, Secure Email Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of an affected interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-xss-zYm3f49n Security Impact Rating: Medium CVE: CVE-2024-20504
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTp4C

Steganography Analysis With pngdump.py: Bitstreams, (Thu, May 1st)

A friend asked me if my pngdump.py tool can extract individual bits from an image (cfr. diary entry “Steganography Analysis With pngdump.py”).
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTkpM

Why SMEs can no longer afford to ignore cyber risk

In this Help Net Security interview, Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Nottingham, illustrates how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) must reassess their risk exposure and prioritize resilience to safeguard their long-term growth and stability. Learn how SMEs can better protect themselves, adapt to regulations, and build stronger cyber resilience. Where do you see SMEs most vulnerable? Is it still phishing and ransomware, or are there more nuanced threats emerging? Phishing … More → The post Why SMEs can no longer afford to ignore cyber risk appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTkmj

Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth

Machine identities are multiplying fast, and many organizations are struggling to keep up. In this Help Net Security interview, Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, explains why machine identity security matters, where most companies go wrong, how automation can help, and what the rise of AI agents means for the future of identity management. Why has machine identity security become such a critical component of cybersecurity strategies in recent years? The simplest answer is that while … More → The post Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTklb

Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints GoSearch is an open-source OSINT tool built to uncover digital footprints linked to specific usernames. Designed for speed and accuracy, it lets users quickly track someone’s online presence across multiple platforms. Hawk Eye: Open-source scanner uncovers secrets and PII across platforms Hawk Eye is an open-source tool that helps … More → The post Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTkf5

Top solutions to watch after RSAC 2025

RSAC 2025 showcased a wave of innovation, with vendors unveiling technologies poised to redefine cybersecurity. From AI-powered defense to breakthroughs in identity protection, this year’s conference delivered a glimpse into the future. Here are the most interesting products that caught our attention — and could shape what’s next. Email authentication simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC effortless PowerDMARC helps organizations roll out DMARC the right way. They aim to make the setup simple, even for complex … More → The post Top solutions to watch after RSAC 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTdR7

Online fraud peaks as breaches rise

Data breaches played a key role in significant financial losses faced by consumers due to fraud. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Yin, Global Head of Fraud at TransUnion, and Brad Daughdrill, VP, Data Science, Head of Global Fraud Analytics, TransUnion, discuss their latest fraud report focused on data breaches and their severity and impact on financial business. Among consumers surveyed in 18 countries and regions, 29% of respondents said they lost money due … More → The post Online fraud peaks as breaches rise appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTdR1

Low-tech phishing attacks are gaining ground

Cybercriminals are increasingly favoring low-tech, human-centric attacks to bypass email scanning technologies, according to VIPRE Security. The report is based on an analysis of global real-world data and highlights the most significant email security trends from the first quarter of 2025. Callback phishing Cybercriminals are taking the sentiment “work smarter, not harder” to a whole other level with callback phishing scams, a vector that wasn’t even part of the equation last year In Q1 2025, … More → The post Low-tech phishing attacks are gaining ground appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TKTdL1