The China-linked Daxin backdoor has resurfaced in an active intrusion targeting a Taiwan-based subsidiary of a multinational high-tech manufacturer, exposing the enduring reach of an espionage operation first publicly detailed in 2022. Daxin’s return is significant because the malware was…
Cursor 0-Day Flaw Executes Malicious git.exe From Repositories Without User Interaction
Cursor users on Windows may be at risk of arbitrary code execution following Mindgard’s disclosure of a zero-day vulnerability. This flaw allows the AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) to automatically execute a malicious git.exe file located at the root of…
Ransom demands are down, email is the top way attackers get in
An employee opens an email that looks like any other, clicks a link, and gives up a password without noticing. A stolen login opens a door deeper in the network. Files stop opening a few days later. That chain now…
Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials
A new review highlights exciting progress in atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism work together in ways never before possible. In these materials, light-generated excitons can interact directly with magnetic behavior, creating opportunities to control magnetic states using…
Companies keep getting breached by vulnerabilities they already knew about
Scanning tools have gotten good at their work. Organizations now find more weaknesses across more of their systems than at any earlier point in the industry’s history. A survey from the security firm Vicarius points to a gap that opens…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-16 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 4:4 : F5 Patches Multiple NGINX Vulnerabilities Enabling Heap Buffer Overflow and Code Execution Attacks 4:4 : Finance phishing works because it sounds boringly normal 4:4 : GPT-Red beat human red teamers…
F5 Patches Multiple NGINX Vulnerabilities Enabling Heap Buffer Overflow and Code Execution Attacks
F5 has disclosed three high-severity vulnerabilities affecting NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source, warning that unauthenticated attackers could exploit them to trigger memory corruption, crash worker processes, or, in the worst case, execute arbitrary code. The vulnerabilities, published on July…
Finance phishing works because it sounds boringly normal
Finance departments process a constant stream of invoices, contracts, payment notices, and procurement emails, making email one of the most common initial access vectors for threat actors. According to Cofense, attackers exploit those workflows with phishing emails that resemble legitimate…
GPT-Red beat human red teamers on a prompt injection test
GPT-Red is an automated red-teaming model that OpenAI trains to find prompt injection weaknesses. It works the way a human red-teamer does. It sends a prompt, watches how a GPT model responds, and iterates toward a goal such as a…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 16th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10010, (Thu, Jul 16th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 16th, 2026…
Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload delivery
Threat actors compromised AsyncAPI packages and weaponized trusted CI/CD workflows to distribute malware through npm. This analysis breaks down the attack chain, payload delivery, and recommended defenses. The post Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload delivery…
Cyberattack threatens utterly critical infrastructure in Japan: KFC
The Colonel stops taking online orders and may close stores after logistics partner’s systems go down This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Cyberattack threatens utterly critical infrastructure in Japan: KFC
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated July 15)
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated July 15) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Why CISOs should use zero-trust security for IoT
<p>IoT is meant to drive operational efficiency and improve decision-making, largely by automating processes and reducing overall costs. But with these benefits come escalating cybersecurity <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/tip/5-IoT-security-threats-to-prioritize”>threats that target IoT devices</a>, which are notoriously vulnerable compared to traditional IT infrastructure.</p>…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-16 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 21:56 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-07-15 21:34 : Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag Face Recognition Tech ‘Exists’ 21:11 : RabbitMQ Vulnerabilities Could Enable Unauthenticated Broker Takeover
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-07-15
172 posts were published in the last hour 21:34 : Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag Face Recognition Tech ‘Exists’ 21:11 : RabbitMQ Vulnerabilities Could Enable Unauthenticated Broker Takeover 20:10 : Facebook Tops the List of Social Apps People…
Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag Face Recognition Tech ‘Exists’
Since WIRED reported on Meta’s NameTag face recognition system, company executives have made confusing and conflicting remarks about its very existence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag…
RabbitMQ Vulnerabilities Could Enable Unauthenticated Broker Takeover
Miggo disclosed two RabbitMQ vulnerabilities that could enable unauthenticated broker takeover or expose tenant metadata. The post RabbitMQ Vulnerabilities Could Enable Unauthenticated Broker Takeover appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
Facebook Tops the List of Social Apps People Worry About Most
New data shows Facebook tops the list of distrusted social apps, AI identity theft is the #1 fear, and half of users aren’t taking steps to stay safe. The post Facebook Tops the List of Social Apps People Worry About…
Zero-Day in Cursor Code Editor – Security Firm Discloses
Cybersecurity research firm Mindgard has disclosed details about an zero-day vulnerability in Cursor, a popular AI-assisted code editor.… The post Zero-Day in Cursor Code Editor – Security Firm Discloses appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has been indexed…
AI Security Is Never Finished: Building the Continuous Red Teaming Loop
Security programs are built around moments of closure: the finding is closed, the control passed, and the release can move forward. AI security refuses to cooperate with that model. A passing test is useful evidence, but only for a specific…
US and allied Governments’ Recommendations: Securing Network Devices Against Russian APT Groups
US and allies warn of Russian APT groups targeting routers and network devices to compromise critical infrastructure worldwide. The US and allied governments warn that Russian state-sponsored APT groups are scanning and exploiting poorly secured network devices, especially routers, to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-15 21h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 19:3 : Microsoft Urges Windows 11 Users to Install Updates Within Three Days 19:3 : Apple Warns Millions of iPhone Users: FaceTime Scams Are Spreading 19:3 : CMMC Assessment Pause Leaves Defense…
Microsoft Urges Windows 11 Users to Install Updates Within Three Days
Microsoft now recommends installing Windows 11 quality updates within three days, citing AI-driven cyberattacks that can exploit new vulnerabilities faster than ever. The post Microsoft Urges Windows 11 Users to Install Updates Within Three Days appeared first on TechRepublic. This…