IT Security News: Afternoon roundup, 2026-10-18 Summary This afternoon's developments highlight the rapidly shifting frontier of artificial intelligence alongside persistent infrastructure vulnerabilities and insider threats across global organizations. As federal security agencies urge tighter containment for autonomous AI models and…
Hackers exploit SiteGuard WAF flaw to run commands as admins
Attackers are targeting an OS command injection vulnerability in SiteGuard Server Edition that lets them execute commands as root or SYSTEM on affected…
Volatility 3 Command Cheat Sheet for Incident Response
By HOC Team | Updated: October 2026 | Read time: ~17 min Memory forensics is the crown jewel…
Hackers exploit SiteGuard WAF flaw to run commands as SYSTEM, root
Attackers are targeting an OS command injection vulnerability in SiteGuard Server Edition that lets them execute commands as root or SYSTEM on affected…
SECURITY AFFAIRS AI-CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER ROUND 4
Security Affairs AI-CYBERSECURITY newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on AI in the international landscape Artificial…
Agencies Call for Stronger Cybersecurity in Frontier AI Testing
U.S. federal agencies have issued voluntary guidelines for U.S. companies developing artificial intelligence, recommending they improve security measures…
Orphaned VBA Projects Inside DWG Files: YARA Rule, (Sun, Oct 18th)
Here is the YARA rule I used to detect “Orphaned VBA Projects Inside DWG Files”.
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-18 15h : 3 posts
3 posts published in the last hour 12:31Rust-Based CikaBika Bot Turns Discord into a Command Center 12:01CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises Vendor Assessment 12:00IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-18…
Rust-Based CikaBika Bot Turns Discord into a Command Center
CikaBika Bot uses fake documents to infect Windows systems, then abuses Discord and Ngrok to execute commands, spy on victims, and steal files. Darktrace…
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises Vendor Assessment
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-18 14h : 3 posts
3 posts published in the last hour 11:31More NHS staff sacked for accessing records of Nottingham stabbing victims 11:31US Cybersecurity Job Postings Fall 26% as AI Security Engineer Demand Soars 11:01Krybit ransomware: what you need to know
More NHS staff sacked for accessing records of Nottingham stabbing victims
Ellie Ng reports: More NHS staff have been dismissed for inappropriately accessing medical records of the Nottingham stabbing victims, taking the total…
US Cybersecurity Job Postings Fall 26% as AI Security Engineer Demand Soars
CyberSN’s Cybersecurity Jobs Report provides visibility into the US cybersecurity job market. It’s a mixed bag.
Krybit ransomware: what you need to know
Krybit is a fast-growing ransomware gang that was hacked by a rival, hit back, and is still extorting victims. Find out how it works, who it has targeted,…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 119
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter…
IT Security News Roundup: 2026-10-18 Morning
IT Security News: Morning roundup, 2026-10-18 Summary Identity management and ecosystem vulnerabilities take center stage in this morning's roundup, as compromised credentials and third-party integrations threaten both enterprise infrastructure and user privacy. From cloud backup platforms to developer AI workspaces,…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 600 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email…
ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Attackers Compromise Microsoft 365 Tenants
ConnectWise on Saturday said it has disabled seven ConnectWise application identities as it continues its investigation into an incident in which unknown…
Week in review: Hidden implant in Ledger wallets linked to $93M theft, 1,500+ npm packages exposed
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Strands Box: Open-source sandbox for AI agents AWS…
OpenCode Security Breach Exposes Third-Party API Keys of its Console Users
OpenCode has disclosed a security breach affecting 1.4% of its Console users, warning that third-party API keys saved in affected workspaces may have been…
Gîtes de France – 117,574 breached accounts
In May 2026, the French holiday rental network Gîtes de France suffered a data breach affecting some of its departmental branches. The incident exposed…
NY AG James and CT AG Tong Secure $2.7 Million from Boston Children’s Health Physicians and XTIUM for 2024 Data Breach
NY’s Attorney General and CT’s Attorney General held both a provider and its IT company liable for a data breach. The settlement also includes a…
IT Security News Roundup: 2026-10-17 Evening
IT Security News: Evening roundup, 2026-10-17 Summary The latest operational updates highlight the dual nature of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, serving both as an advanced tool for cryptanalysis and defense while simultaneously opening new attack vectors and accelerating malicious activities.…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-10-17
95 posts published today 20:01Is AI pentesting as good as a human pentester? 20:00IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-17 22h : 3 posts 19:31Claude AI Solves 25-Year NSA Cryptography Mystery in Just 30 Minutes 19:01Spyware vendors found a way to…
Is AI pentesting as good as a human pentester?
AI pentesting can uncover vulnerabilities missed by human testers, but it also has limitations in consistency, risk assessment, and understanding business…