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Amazon EKS now enables default envelope encryption for all Kubernetes API data in clusters running Kubernetes 1.28 or higher, enhancing security with a managed, defense-in-depth approach. . Using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) with Kubernetes KMS provider v2, EKS provides encryption with an AWS-owned KMS key or a customer-managed key. Previously optional, this is now a default setting, securing all Kubernetes API objects. . Existing customer-managed keys (CMKs) will continue to be used for envelope encryption of additional Kubernetes API data. This feature is enabled automatically at no extra cost across all commercial AWS Regions and AWS GovCloud (US). . For more details, refer to the Amazon EKS documentation. . . . . #avmcomsulting #AmazonEKS #Kubernetes #CloudSecurity #AWS #Encryption #CyberSecurity #KMS #CloudComputing #DataProtection #DevSecOps #AWSKMS #KubernetesSecurity #EKS #ContainerSecurity #CloudNative

AWS has introduced multi-session support in the AWS Management Console, allowing users to sign in to up to five AWS accounts simultaneously within a single browser. This includes root accounts, IAM users, and federated roles across different or the same accounts. . This feature benefits customers managing multiple environments like development, testing, and production, enabling easier resource comparison and troubleshooting. By reducing the need to switch between accounts, multi-session support enhances efficiency in managing AWS resources. . Available in all AWS Commercial Regions, users can enable this feature via the account menu in the AWS Console. It can be turned off anytime. For further details, refer to the AWS Console documentation. . . . . #avmconsulting #AWS #AWSCloud #MultiSession #AWSConsole #CloudManagement #IAM #AWSAccounts #CloudComputing #TechUpdate #AWSBestPractices #DevOps #CloudSecurity #CloudInnovation

Security researchers have identified 29 undocumented commands in the ESP32 microchip, a widely used Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller from Espressif. These hidden commands, now tracked as CVE-2025-27840, could be exploited for unauthorized memory access, device impersonation, and persistent malware attacks on IoT devices.? . The discovery raises concerns about potential supply chain attacks, where compromised firmware could spread across connected ecosystems. While remote exploitation remains uncertain, attackers with physical access could manipulate device memory or inject malicious Bluetooth commands.? . Given ESP32's extensive use in consumer and industrial applications, this vulnerability presents a significant security risk. Espressif has yet to issue a response to these findings. . . . . #avmconsulting #CyberSecurity #IoTSecurity #BluetoothVulnerability #ESP32 #SecurityResearch #ThreatDetection #DeviceSecurity #Hacking #Infosec #CyberThreats #FirmwareSecurity #EmbeddedSecurity #EthicalHacking #SupplyChainSecurity #CVE2025-27840

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A sophisticated PayPal phishing scam is exploiting the platform’s address settings to send fake purchase confirmation emails, tricking users into calling scammers. The attack leverages PayPal’s legitimate email infrastructure, bypassing security and spam filters by injecting fraudulent messages into the “Address 2” field when adding a new shipping address. Victims receive an email from [email protected], confirming an address change and falsely stating a MacBook M4 purchase was made. The email includes a scammer-controlled phone number. Upon calling, users hear a recorded message impersonating PayPal support and are connected to a scammer who claims their account was hacked. The attacker then instructs them to visit a fraudulent site like pplassist[.]com and enter a code, triggering the download of ConnectWise ScreenConnect from lokermy.numaduliton[.]icu or similar domains. This grants remote access, enabling data theft, financial fraud, or malware deployment. Analysis of email headers reveals that emails are first sent to a scammer-controlled PayPal address, which forwards them via a Microsoft 365 tenant mailing list, distributing the phishing email widely. PayPal could mitigate this by limiting character input in address fields. . . . . #avmconsulting #PayPalScam #PhishingAlert #CyberSecurity #OnlineFraud #ScamWarning #InfoSec #Hacking #EmailSecurity #RemoteAccessScam #TechSecurity #PayPalFraud #ThreatIntel #CyberAttack #ScamAwareness #StaySafeOnline

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) now supports encrypted SAML assertions, enhancing security for federated single sign-on (SSO). SAML is an open standard used by identity providers (IdPs) to authenticate users and applications accessing the AWS Management Console or APIs. With this update, IdPs can encrypt SAML assertions, ensuring data remains protected when transmitted through intermediaries like web browsers. Users can configure encryption via the AWS IAM console, APIs, or CLI, following IAM and IdP documentation for setup. This feature is available across all AWS commercial and GovCloud (US) Regions, further strengthening AWS authentication security.? . . . . #avmconsulting #AWS #IAM #SAML #CyberSecurity #SSO #IdentitySecurity #Encryption #AWSIAM #CloudSecurity #DataProtection #FederatedSSO #SecureAuthentication #AWSGovCloud #InfoSec #AWSIdentity #CloudComputing #SecurityUpdate #AWSNews

Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) is an advanced AI architecture that enhances efficiency and scalability in large language models. . Instead of using all model parameters for every input, MoE activates only a few specialized “expert” networks, significantly reducing computational costs. A gating mechanism selects the most relevant experts for each task, ensuring optimized processing. . This approach offers key advantages: lower computational costs, faster processing, improved accuracy, and scalability without excessive resource usage. . DeepSeek AI leverages MoE in its models, like DeepSeek-R1, to deliver high performance at a fraction of the cost compared to competitors. . By using MoE, DeepSeek creates powerful, efficient, and accessible AI solutions, making advanced AI more widely available. . . . . #avmconsulting #MixtureOfExperts #MoE #AIArchitecture #EfficientAI #ScalableAI #AIInnovation #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #AIOptimization #NextGenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechBreakthrough #SmartAI #FutureOfAI #DeepSeekAI

DeepSeek AI, founded in 2023, is a Chinese startup revolutionizing the AI landscape with its open-source large language models (LLMs). . Competing with industry leaders like ChatGPT and Gemini, DeepSeek offers cutting-edge AI models at a fraction of the cost. . Its latest model, DeepSeek-R1, rivals GPT-4 in mathematical reasoning while being highly efficient, trained for under $6 million compared to GPT-4’s estimated $100 million.? . DeepSeek’s success is driven by its Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, which enhances scalability, reduces computational costs, and enables real-time processing. . The company has released multiple powerful models, including DeepSeek-V2, DeepSeek-Coder-V2, and DeepSeek-V3, each improving efficiency and capabilities.? . With over 16 million users, DeepSeek AI is transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and autonomous vehicles. . Major companies and institutions use its AI for fraud detection, medical diagnostics, personalized learning, and predictive analysis. . Its commitment to innovation, cost-effectiveness, and open-source accessibility positions DeepSeek as a game-changer in AI development, offering state-of-the-art technology while making AI more widely available. . . #avmconsulting #DeepSeekAI #AIInnovation #MixtureOfExperts #AIRevolution #LLM #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ScalableAI #EfficientAI #NextGenAI #OpenSourceAI #DeepLearning #TechBreakthrough #SmartAI #FutureOfAI

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies about active exploitation of a critical Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21413). . Discovered by Check Point, the flaw allows attackers to bypass Outlook’s Protected View, enabling the execution of malicious Office files. . Exploiting the issue, attackers use the file:// protocol with a specially crafted URL to gain remote code execution and steal NTLM credentials. The vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Office versions, including Outlook 2016 and Microsoft 365 Apps. . CISA has added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, requiring federal agencies to secure their systems by February 27. Private organizations are also urged to apply patches immediately to mitigate risks from ongoing attacks. . . . . #CyberSecurity #MicrosoftOutlook #RCE #CVE202421413 #CyberThreats #InfoSec #Vulnerability #Exploit #ThreatIntelligence #PatchNow #CyberAttack #NTLM #OutlookExploit #KEV #CISA #DataSecurity #Microsoft365 #CyberDefense #HackerNews #SecurityAlert

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified state-sponsored hackers experimenting with Gemini AI for reconnaissance, vulnerability research, and scripting. . While the AI is not being used for novel cyberattacks, it helps threat actors streamline operations, such as phishing campaigns, privilege escalation, and malware development. Some groups have used Gemini for military and cybersecurity research, while others focused on reconnaissance of government organizations. . Additionally, threat actors leveraged AI to support job fraud schemes and rewrite malicious code. Google reports unsuccessful attempts to bypass Gemini’s security, but concerns remain as AI models with weaker protections, like DeepSeek R1 and Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5, are increasingly exploited by cybercriminals. . . . . #avmconsulting #CyberSecurity #AIThreats #GoogleGemini #APTGroups #ThreatIntelligence #CyberAttack #AIAbuse #HackerNews #CyberEspionage #Infosec #Malware #DataSecurity #CyberRisk #APT #CyberDefense #ThreatActors #AIandSecurity #CyberCrime #Hacking #InfoSecCommunity