In this second installment of our two-part series on the construction industry, Rapid7 is looking at the specific threat ransomware poses, why the industry is particularly vulnerable, and ways in which threat actors exploit its weaknesses to great effect. You can catch up on the first part here: Initial Access, Supply Chain, and the Internet…
This post was co-written with Andrew Browning, Anthony Doolan, Jerome Ronquillo, Jeff Burke, Chiheb Boussema, and Naisha Agarwal from UCLA. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is home to 16 Nobel Laureates and has been ranked the #1 public university in the United States for 8 consecutive years. The Office of Advanced Research Computing…
It has “SUS” in the name, what did you expect? This week’s release features the much-hyped CVE-2025-59287, a Critical-Severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability that allows for SYSTEM level remote code execution. Documented among the multiple recent zero-days in Windows, the vulnerability affects Windows Servers running the WSUS service, which is not enabled by default. Several vendors, including…
Organizations are increasingly seeking to enhance customer experiences through natural, responsive voice interactions across their telephony systems. Amazon Nova Sonic addresses this need as a speech-to-speech generative AI model that delivers real-time voice conversations with low latency and natural turn-taking. It understands speech across different accents and speaking styles, responds with expressive voices in multiple…
As we close out 2025, one thing is clear: the security landscape is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up. From surging ransomware campaigns and AI-enhanced phishing to data extortion, geopolitical fallout, and gaps in cyber readiness, the challenges facing security teams today are as varied as they are relentless. But with complexity comes…
This post is co-written with Bob Boiko, Christopher Donnellan, and Sarat Tatavarthi from Condé Nast. For over a century, Condé Nast has stood at the forefront of global media, shaping culture and conversation through its prestigious portfolio of brands. Founded in 1909, the company has evolved from a traditional publisher into a modern media powerhouse….
As enterprises rapidly adopt AI agents to automate workflows and enhance productivity, they face a critical scaling challenge: managing secure access to thousands of tools across their organization. Modern AI deployments no longer involve a handful of agents calling a few APIs—instead, enterprises are building unified AI platforms where hundreds of agents, consumer AI applications,…
Overview Twonky Server version 8.5.2 is susceptible to two vulnerabilities that facilitate administrator authentication bypass on Linux and Windows. An unauthenticated attacker can improperly access a privileged web API endpoint to leak application logs, which contain encrypted administrator credentials (CVE-2025-13315). As a result of the use of hardcoded encryption keys, the attacker can then decrypt…
Outsmart attackers with smarter rules Managing network security in a dynamic cloud environment is a constant challenge. As traffic volume grows and threat actors evolve their tactics, organizations need protection that can scale effortlessly while delivering robust, intelligent defense. That’s where a service like AWS Network Firewall becomes essential, and we’re excited to partner with…
Every great product experience starts with a smooth beginning. But in the world of cloud security, onboarding can sometimes feel like an obstacle course. Detailed fine-grained Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations, lengthy deployment steps, and manual permission setups can turn what should be an exciting first impression into a tedious chore. That’s changing. Rapid7…
