Google warns Chrome users of rising “account takeovers” and urges stronger authentication to keep accounts and synced data safe. The post Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push
The release targets the Windows Recovery Environment and plays a major role in how systems recover from boot failures. The post Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
As humanoid robots enter the mainstream, security pros flag the risk of botnets on legs
Have we learned nothing from sci-fi films and TV shows? Interview Imagine botnets in physical form and you’ve got a pretty good idea of what could go wrong with the influx of AI-infused humanoid robots expected to integrate into society…
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers
North Korean threat actors are believed to be behind CVE-2025-55182 exploitation delivering EtherRAT. The post React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: React2Shell Attacks Linked…
Microsoft Takes Aim at “Swivel-Chair Security” with Defender Portal Overhaul
At a recent Tech Field Day Exclusive event, Microsoft unveiled a significant evolution of its security operations strategy—one that attempts to solve a problem plaguing security teams everywhere: the exhausting practice of jumping between multiple consoles just to understand a…
FinCEN: Ransomware Gangs Extorted Over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
FinCEN’s most recent report has revealed that ransomware activity reached a new peak in 2023, accumulating over $1.1 billion in payments before a decline in 2024, as law enforcement pursued major gangs such as ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit. In general, FinCEN data…
Critical CVE-2025-66516 Exposes Apache Tika to XXE Attacks Across Core and Parser Modules
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apache Tika has had the cybersecurity community seriously concerned because researchers have confirmed that it holds a maximum CVSS severity score of 10.0. Labeled as CVE-2025-66516, the vulnerability facilitates XXE attacks and may allow…
New GeminiJack 0-Click Flaw in Gemini AI Exposed Users to Data Leaks
Google AI systems (Gemini Enterprise) had a critical ‘GeminiJack’ security flaw allowing attackers to steal Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data with no clicks. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More…
Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity in $1.8 Billion Deal to Strengthen SMB Cybersecurity
Proofpoint, Inc., a pioneer in human-centric cybersecurity, has finalized its $1.8 billion acquisition of Hornetsecurity Group, a dominant European provider of AI-driven Microsoft 365 security solutions. The deal, announced today, catapults Proofpoint’s reach into the SMB market via MSP channels,…
New Prompt Injection Attack via Malicious MCP Servers Let Attackers Drain Resources
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) sampling feature. Revealing how malicious servers can exploit LLM-integrated applications to conduct resource theft, conversation hijacking, and unauthorized system modifications. Attack Vector Mechanism Impact Resource theft Hidden instructions…
Ruby SAML Library Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Ruby SAML library that could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms in affected applications completely. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-66567, impacts all versions up to and including 1.12.4 and has been assigned…
New Vishing Attack Leverages Microsoft Teams Call and QuickAssist to Deploy .NET Malware
A sophisticated new vishing campaign has emerged, blending traditional voice phishing with modern collaboration tools to deploy stealthy malware. Attackers are leveraging Microsoft Teams calls and the remote support tool QuickAssist to bypass security perimeters. By impersonating senior IT staff,…
Critical Emby Server Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Admin Access
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Emby Server that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative access to affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-64113 with a severity score of 9.3 out of 10 (CVSS v4), this weakness affects both stable and beta…
Identity Security Firm Saviynt Raises $700 Million at $3 Billion Valuation
The funding round was led by KKR, with participation from Sixth Street Growth, TenEleven, and Carrick Capital Partners. The post Identity Security Firm Saviynt Raises $700 Million at $3 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Storm-0249 Escalates Ransomware Attacks with ClickFix, Fileless PowerShell, and DLL Sideloading
The threat actor known as Storm-0249 is likely shifting from its role as an initial access broker to adopt a combination of more advanced tactics like domain spoofing, DLL side-loading, and fileless PowerShell execution to facilitate ransomware attacks. “These methods…
How to Gain Experience in Cybersecurity
Developing meaningful experience in the cybersecurity field is a common challenge for professionals who have already entered the industry and want to advance their cybersecurity skills. As roles become more technical and responsibilities broaden, it becomes clear that foundational exposure…
How Will AI Affect Cybersecurity?
As organizations deploy AI tools to improve detection accuracy, streamline investigations, and strengthen defenses, threat actors are leveraging the same technologies to develop more efficient and adaptive attack methods. This article outlines the current and emerging roles of AI in…
Uncovering Hidden Forensic Evidence in Windows: The Mystery of AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener.etl
FortiGuard IR uncovers forensic insights in Windows AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener.etl, a telemetry artefact with untapped investigative value. This article has been indexed from FortiGuard Labs Threat Research Read the original article: Uncovering Hidden Forensic Evidence in Windows: The Mystery of AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener.etl
New Android Malware SeedSnatcher and FvncBot Found By Experts
New Android malware found Researchers have revealed details of two Android malware strains called SeedSnatcher and FvncBot. Upgraded version of ClayRat was also found in the wild. About the malware FvncBot works as a security app built by mBank and…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-09 15h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 14:3 : 40,000 Phishing Emails Disguised as SharePoint and and e-Signing Services: A New Wave of Finance-Themed Scams 14:2 : Prompt injection is a problem that may never be fixed, warns NCSC…
40,000 Phishing Emails Disguised as SharePoint and and e-Signing Services: A New Wave of Finance-Themed Scams
The hyperconnected world has made it easier than ever for businesses and consumers to exchange documents, approve transactions, and complete critical financial workflows with just a click. Digital file sharing and electronic signature platforms used widely across banking, real estate,…
Prompt injection is a problem that may never be fixed, warns NCSC
The NCSC warns that prompt injection is unlikely to be mitigated in the same way SQL injection was. How do they compare? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prompt injection is a problem that may…
TransUnion Extends Ability to Detect Fraudulent Usage of Devices
TransUnion today added an ability to create digital fingerprints without relying on cookies that identify, in real time, risky devices and other hidden anomalies to its Device Risk service for combatting fraud. Clint Lowry, vice president of global fraud solutions…
ShadowV2 Botnet Activity Quietly Intensified During AWS Outage
The recently discovered wave of malicious activity has raised fresh concerns for cybersecurity analysts, who claim that ShadowV2 – a fast-evolving strain of malware that is quietly assembling a global network of compromised devices – is quietly causing alarm.…