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www.computerworld.comHere are some of the latest cybersecurity news highlights from credible outlets today:
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Windows privilege escalation: A new zero-day exploit named MiniPlasma is being weaponized to grant SYSTEM-level access on patched Windows systems, with PoC code released by researchers. This underscores the ongoing risk of even fully patched environments and the importance of defense-in-depth and rapid patch management. [sources vary across security outlets; see coverage on BleepingComputer and similar outlets for detailed write-ups]
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Ransomware and critical infrastructure: Multiple reports continue to track ransomware activity targeting virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware ESXi) and industrial control systems, with advisories highlighting initial access vectors and recommended mitigations for organizations running critical uptime services. [TechTarget / Cybersecurity news roundup coverage]
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Cloud and identity risks: Threat actors are increasingly abusing OAuth flows, token theft, and misconfigured cloud identities to access sensitive resources, prompting updates to cloud security posture and token lifecycle management. [Security-focused outlets and incident postmortems]
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Supply chain and software integrity: Several high-profile disclosures detail compromises in software supply chains, emphasizing the need for robust software bill of materials (SBOMs), code provenance checks, and vendor risk management. [Industry security news aggregators]
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Emerging threat intel: National and private sector researchers warn of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups increasingly leveraging vulnerable home/office networking gear as footholds and C2 infrastructure, suggesting heightened monitoring of small office networks. [Cybersecurity news roundups]
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