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HybridPetya: (Proof-of-concept?) ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot

ESET researchers have discovered HybridPetya, a bootkit-and-ransomware combo that’s a copycat of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware, augmented with the capability of compromising UEFI-based systems and weaponizing CVE-2024-7344 to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on outdated systems. The sample was uploaded from Poland to the malware-scanning platform VirusTotal, and ESET telemetry shows no signs of the malware being used in the wild yet. About HybridPetya “Late in July 2025, we encountered suspicious ransomware samples under various filenames, … More → The post HybridPetya: (Proof-of-concept?) ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot appeared first on Help Net Security.
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CISA looks to partners to shore up the future of the CVE Program

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has affirmed its continuing support for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. “If we want to outpace and outmaneuver our adversaries, we must first ensure that defenders everywhere are operating from the same map. That’s what the CVE Program provides: a common lexicon of real, exploitable vulnerabilities,” Nick Andersen, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, stated on Thursday. “CISA has been – and will remain – committed … More → The post CISA looks to partners to shore up the future of the CVE Program appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Pay adjustment cap remains biggest barrier to DoD blue-collar recruitment

“Even if the other challenges were addressed, they may have little to no effect on the final wage rates while the pay adjustment cap is in effect,” GAO found. The post Pay adjustment cap remains biggest barrier to DoD blue-collar recruitment first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Pay adjustment cap remains biggest barrier to DoD blue-collar recruitment

“Even if the other challenges were addressed, they may have little to no effect on the final wage rates while the pay adjustment cap is in effect,” GAO found. The post Pay adjustment cap remains biggest barrier to DoD blue-collar recruitment first appeared on Federal News Network.
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5 tech executive insights on the future of cloud

Generative AI is broadening the cloud customer base beyond IT as enterprise adoption efforts accelerate, executives said Tuesday at a Goldman Sachs conference.
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HCL AppScan 360º 2.0 protects software supply chains

HCLSoftware launched HCL AppScan 360º version 2.0, a next-generation application security platform designed to help organizations regain control over their software supply chains. As open-source adoption accelerates and global data regulations tighten, HCL AppScan 360º delivers a cloud-native solution that enables enterprises to secure their applications, without compromising visibility, compliance, or sovereignty. High-profile incidents like Log4Shell have exposed the fragility of software supply chains and the lack of visibility many organizations have into their own … More → The post HCL AppScan 360º 2.0 protects software supply chains appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Sublime Security enhances threat protection with AI agent

Sublime Security released the Autonomous Detection Engineer (ADÉ), an end-to-end AI agent that turns attack telemetry into transparent and auditable protection that security teams can trust. Email attacks are advancing as adversaries weaponize generative AI to create highly targeted and rapidly shifting campaigns. Unlike traditional solutions which rely on vendor-initiated coverage updates, ADÉ analyzes new attack patterns to write, test, and validate new tailored coverage. It analyzes historical data at scale, iterates on detection strategies, … More → The post Sublime Security enhances threat protection with AI agent appeared first on Help Net Security.
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