Chinese-speaking attackers used a hacked SonicWall VPN to deploy ESXi zero-days that were likely exploited over a year before public disclosure. Chinese-speaking attackers were seen abusing a hacked SonicWall VPN to deliver a toolkit targeting VMware ESXi. The exploit chain…
Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?
Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf rapidly grew to infect more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming boxes. Today, we’ll dig through digital clues left…
What are the latest trends in NHIs security?
How Are Non-Human Identities Shaping Today’s Security Landscape? When was the last time you pondered the sheer scale of machine identities operating within your organization? Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the silent sentinels navigating the complexities of modern security infrastructure, are becoming…
Why is being proactive with NHIs critical?
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Why Should They Matter to Your Business? The question arises: What exactly are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and why do they matter? NHIs refer to the machine identities that play a crucial role in cybersecurity.…
How does Agentic AI adapt to changing security needs?
How Can Organizations Safeguard Machine Identities in the Cloud? Have you ever wondered how machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), affect the security of your cloud-based operations? Understanding and managing these machine identities is crucial to enhancing the…
Can Agentic AI be trusted with sensitive data?
Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Securing Sensitive Data in the Cloud? How can organizations ensure that their sensitive data is secure when leveraging Agentic AI? This question is at the forefront of discussions among cybersecurity professionals and organizations across…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-09 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-08 22:36 : As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-08
166 posts were published in the last hour 22:36 : As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security 21:13 : Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via WhatsApp Messages 21:13 : CrowdStrike…
As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security
Authentication is basically solved. Authorization is another thing entirely… CrowdStrike has signed a $740 million deal to buy identity security startup SGNL. The move underscores the growing threat of identity-based attacks as companies struggle to secure skyrocketing numbers of non-human…
Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via WhatsApp Messages
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a new campaign called Boto Cor-de-Rosa, where the Astaroth banking malware spreads like a worm through WhatsApp Web to steal contact lists and banking credentials. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News,…
CrowdStrike Acquires SGNL for $740 Million to Thwart AI-Powered Cyber Threats
CrowdStrike Inc. said Thursday it will acquire identity security startup SGNL in a deal valued at $740 million – the latest move by the cybersecurity giant to fortify its defenses against increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyberattacks. The acquisition centers…
2026-01-08: KongTuke ClickFix activity
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Malware-Traffic-Analysis.net – Blog Entries Read the original article: 2026-01-08: KongTuke ClickFix activity
n8n Users Urged to Patch CVSS 10.0 Full System Takeover Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-21877) found by Upwind affects n8n automation tools. Learn why researchers are urging users to update to version 1.121.3 immediately to prevent remote code execution. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches,…
CISO reporting structure key to strong cybersecurity outcomes
<p>Who should the chief information security officer report to? It depends on whom you ask and on what the organization wants to accomplish by having a CISO in the first place.</p> <p>That said, for the majority of organizations, it’s critical…
Astaroth banking Trojan spreads in Brazil via WhatsApp worm
A WhatsApp worm spread the Astaroth banking trojan across Brazil by automatically sending malicious messages to victims’ contacts. Astaroth, a long-running Brazilian banking malware, has evolved in a new campaign dubbed Boto Cor-de-Rosa by abusing WhatsApp Web for propagation. The…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-08 21h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 19:32 : AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026 19:31 : GenDigital Research Exposes AuraStealer Infostealer Tactics 19:31 : Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push…
AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026
Experts predict 2026 will bring less AI hype and more governance, delayed enterprise spending, AI moving into OT, smarter cyberattacks, and faster cooling tech. The post AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.…
GenDigital Research Exposes AuraStealer Infostealer Tactics
GenDigital researchers reveal how AuraStealer uses advanced evasion and a MaaS model to steal data from Windows systems. The post GenDigital Research Exposes AuraStealer Infostealer Tactics appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push to enter US market
The infamous spyware maker released a new transparency report claiming to be a responsible spyware maker, without providing insight into how the company dealt with problematic customers in the past. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Resolutions, shmesolutions (and what’s actually worked for me)
Talos’ editor ditches the pressure of traditional New Year’s resolutions in favor of practical, in-the-moment changes, and finds more success by letting go of perfection. Plus, we break down the latest on UAT-7290, a newly disclosed threat actor targeting critical…
Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over economic crisis
Internet monitoring firms and experts say Iran’s internet has almost completely shut down, as protests spread through major cities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over…
What tools help reduce fraud or friendly fraud for online businesses?
A customer buys. You ship. Everyone seems happy. Then, a few weeks later, you get a chargeback. Or you notice the same card being tried again and again in a few seconds, failing at first and then working. It can…
Patch Cisco ISE bug now before attackers abuse proof-of-concept exploit
No reports of active exploitation … yet Cisco patched a bug in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) products that allows remote attackers with admin-level privileges to access sensitive information – and warned that a…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (December 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026)
📢 Did you know Wordfence runs a Bug Bounty Program for all WordPress plugin and themes at no cost to vendors? Researchers can earn up to $31,200 per vulnerability, for all in-scope vulnerabilities submitted to our Bug Bounty Program! Find…