Tag: beyondtrust
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AI Agents Expose Growing Enterprise Attack Surface
The rapid proliferation of AI agents in enterprise environments - up 466.7% in just one year - has created a massive, high-value target for cybercriminals, with these AI identities often being granted privileged access to core systems. This surge in AI adoption has significantly expanded the enterprise attack surface, making it a prime time for cyber threats to exploit these new vulnerabilities.
BeyondTrust Software Flaws Expose Risk of Authentication Bypass
Critical software flaws in BeyondTrust's Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access products could allow hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access, potentially putting your system integrity at risk. Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-40138 and CVE-2026-40139, have been identified, highlighting the urgent need for an update.
BeyondTrust Fixes Auth Bypass Flaws in Remote Support Software
BeyondTrust has patched critical flaws in its Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access software that could let hackers take control of affected systems - but you can safeguard yours with a simple update to version 25.3.3 or higher.
Experts Cast Doubt on Handala's US Water Hacking Claims
Experts are debunking Handala's claims of being able to shut off water in US cities, with no evidence to back up the group's bold assertions. According to Sean Malone, Chief Information Security Officer at BeyondTrust, the breach appears to be limited to non-critical systems, with no impact on water treatment or distribution.
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Spike in Critical Areas
A single critical flaw, like CVE-2025-55241, can give attackers unrestricted access to any tenant, highlighting the alarming rise in critical Microsoft vulnerabilities, which doubled in 2025 despite a stable overall number of vulnerabilities. This sharp increase in high-impact weaknesses demands attention and action.