Darktrace says a LiteLLM AI gateway linked to Amazon Bedrock was compromised for cryptomining after signs of exposed SSH activity. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article: AI…
ThreatsDay: Cloud Bucket Hijacking, Windows LPE Chain, Global Fraud Bust + 17 More Stories
Most security mess starts as admin work. A link gets clicked. A tool gets trusted. A bucket name gets reused. A setting stays loose because nobody wants to touch it. This week is full of that kind of damage. Not loud.…
npm 12 Disables Install Scripts by Default to Reduce Supply Chain Risk
GitHub has officially announced the release of npm version 12 with install scripts disabled by default, along with deprecating granular access tokens (GATs) designed to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). The Microsoft-owned subsidiary noted that the following npm install behaviors that…
Mount Royal University says hackers stole and deleted files following June cyberattack
Mount Royal University (MRU) has confirmed that threat actors stole data and deleted files after breaching the university’s network in a cyberattack that continues to affect recovery efforts weeks after the incident. In an update published on its website, the…
DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most Video Ads on Windows, Mac, iPhone
DuckDuckGo’s web browser, often referred to as the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, can now block video ads, including in-video ads on YouTube. The post DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most Video Ads on Windows, Mac, iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
UK Cyber Resilience Pledge Sets 90-Day Test for Security Leaders
The UK Cyber Resilience Pledge gives organizations a 30/60/90-day checklist for NCSC alerts, supplier Cyber Essentials checks and board-level cyber governance. The post UK Cyber Resilience Pledge Sets 90-Day Test for Security Leaders appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Discord Bug Wrongly Banned 8,000 Users Over Harmless Images
Discord says a moderation bug wrongly banned more than 8,000 users after harmless images triggered its automated safety system. The post Discord Bug Wrongly Banned 8,000 Users Over Harmless Images appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
AssuranceAmerica Data Breach: 6.9M Driver’s License Numbers Exposed
AssuranceAmerica says hackers accessed the driver’s license data of 6.9 million customers, exposing personal information and raising concerns about identity theft. The post AssuranceAmerica Data Breach: 6.9M Driver’s License Numbers Exposed appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing
Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first. The post Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing appeared first on…
Fake Paysafe and Skrill SDKs on npm and PyPI Steal Developer Credentials
A coordinated supply-chain attack has compromised developers by distributing 17 malicious packages on npm and PyPI that impersonate legitimate SDKs for Paysafe, Skrill, and Neteller payment services. These packages were designed to silently exfiltrate sensitive credentials, including API keys,…
AI Agent Executes End-to-End Ransomware Attack Without Human Intervention, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they believe is the first ransomware attack conducted by an autonomous artificial intelligence agent which they named JADEPUFFER. It is notable because the AI performed all stages of the attack, from targeting and compromising…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (June 29, 2026 to July 5, 2026)
Last week, there were disclosed in and that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not…
A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway
Companies will once again be allowed to scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages via the “Chat Control” bill to find child abuse material online. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…
6.9 million driver’s license numbers stolen from AssuranceAmerica
Millions of AssuranceAmerica customers are being notified after attackers accessed driver’s license numbers and other personal information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 6.9 million driver’s license numbers stolen from AssuranceAmerica
How World Cup crypto prediction sites take your money
Crypto prediction games promise easy wins, but some are little more than token sales or outright scams. Here’s what to look for. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How World Cup crypto prediction sites take…
EU ‘Chat Control’ snoopfest returns after vote to kill it falls short
Opponents won the count but missed the 360-seat threshold needed to stop the interim CSAM-scanning rule This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: EU ‘Chat Control’ snoopfest returns after vote to kill it falls…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-09 18h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 16:5 : GigaWiper: Anatomy of a destructive backdoor assembled from multiple malware 16:4 : Data breach hits car insurance provider 15:34 : QIZ Security Raises $17 Million for Cryptographic Governance Platform 15:33…
GigaWiper: Anatomy of a destructive backdoor assembled from multiple malware
GigaWiper is a destructive backdoor that combines multiple wiping and ransomware-like capabilities into a single operational platform. This blog analyzes how the malware incorporates code from several previously separate malware families and provides guidance to help defenders detect and defend…
Data breach hits car insurance provider
Hackers gained access to more than 6.9 million records at AssuranceAmerica by targeting a company employee. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Data breach hits car insurance provider
QIZ Security Raises $17 Million for Cryptographic Governance Platform
The Israeli company has developed a cryptographic posture and post-quantum cryptography management platform. The post QIZ Security Raises $17 Million for Cryptographic Governance Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: QIZ…
Ransomware ecosystem grows, but ‘four-headed monster’ dominates
AI is helping hackers, a new report finds, but mostly by automating very human behaviors. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Ransomware ecosystem grows, but ‘four-headed monster’ dominates
Windows Update Silently Installs LG Monitor App That Pushes McAfee Ads
A recent user report has raised concerns about Windows Update silently installing third-party applications, after an LG monitor-related app allegedly appeared on systems and began displaying McAfee advertisements without user consent. The issue surfaced in a discussion on Reddit’s r/pcmasterrace…
Driving Real-World Impact: Inside Akamai’s 2025 Sustainability Report
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UK Government Rolls Out Agentic AI Defense Plan Alongside Industry Pledge
Two announcements on July 7, 2026, demonstrate the government’s determination to improve the level of cybersecurity within the UK. The post UK Government Rolls Out Agentic AI Defense Plan Alongside Industry Pledge appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…