Google has extended its Advanced Protection features to Android devices. It’s not for everybody, but something to be considered by high-risk users. Wired article, behind a paywall. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article:…
ENISA Launches European Vulnerability Database to Bolster EU Cyber Resilience
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has unveiled the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), a strategic move designed to enhance digital security across the bloc and reduce reliance on U.S.-centric cybersecurity infrastructure. The EUVD, now live for consultation, aggregates vulnerability…
Horabot Malware Targets 6 Latin American Nations Using Invoice-Themed Phishing Emails
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that’s being used to distribute malware called Horabot targeting Windows users in Latin American countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The campaign is “using crafted emails that impersonate invoices…
Learning How to Hack: Why Offensive Security Training Benefits Your Entire Security Team
Organizations across industries are experiencing significant escalations in cyberattacks, particularly targeting critical infrastructure providers and cloud-based enterprises. Verizon’s recently released 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report found an 18% YoY increase in confirmed breaches, with the exploitation of vulnerabilities as an…
Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns
A cyber espionage group known as Earth Ammit has been linked to two related but distinct campaigns from 2023 to 2024 targeting various entities in Taiwan and South Korea, including military, satellite, heavy industry, media, technology, software services, and healthcare…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-14 12h : 20 posts
20 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : 82,000+ WordPress Sites Exposed to Remote Code Execution Attacks 10:3 : Hacking Abusing GovDelivery For TxTag ‘Toll Charges’ Phishing Attack 10:3 : Microsoft Warns of AD CS Vulnerability Let Attackers…
Tesla Sees ‘Slow Demand’ For New Model Y
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y EV, introduced in January, shows signs of sluggish demand amidst rising competition, backlash against company This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Sees ‘Slow Demand’ For New Model Y
Intel Chief ‘Focusing On Existing Strategy’
Intel finance chief says Lip-Bu Tan planning no major shake-up of foundry strategy, as company tests latest tech with outside customers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Chief ‘Focusing On Existing Strategy’
General Motors Touts ‘Groundbreaking’ Lower-Cost EV Batteries
GM plans to begin using lower-cost LMR prismatic battery cells in full-sized EVs in 2028 in move to bring more accessible pricing to EVs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: General Motors Touts ‘Groundbreaking’…
Samsung Unveils Thin, Lightweight Flagship Smartphone
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge reduces thickness of flagship device, launches ahead of similar ‘iPhone Air’ expected in September This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Unveils Thin, Lightweight Flagship Smartphone
White House Cuts Tariffs For Small E-Commerce Parcels
White House cuts levies for small e-commerce parcels entering country from China, hours after deal to suspend massive punitive tariffs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: White House Cuts Tariffs For Small E-Commerce Parcels
The Forgotten Threat: How Supply Chain Attacks Are Targeting Small Businesses
When people hear “supply chain attack,” their minds often go to headline-grabbing breaches. But while analysts, CISOs, and journalists dissect those incidents, a more tactical and persistent wave of attacks has been unfolding in parallel; one that’s laser-focused on small…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for May 2025 fixed 5 actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for May 2025 addressed 75 security flaws across multiple products, including five zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates addressed 75 security vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, .NET and Visual Studio, Azure,…
Vulnerabilities Patched by Juniper, VMware and Zoom
Juniper Networks, VMware, and Zoom have announced patches for dozens of vulnerabilities across their products. The post Vulnerabilities Patched by Juniper, VMware and Zoom appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Vulnerabilities…
New ‘Chihuahua’ Infostealer Targets Browser Data and Crypto Wallet Extensions
While appearing unsophisticated on the surface, Chihuahua Stealer uses advanced methods This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New ‘Chihuahua’ Infostealer Targets Browser Data and Crypto Wallet Extensions
Another day, another phishing campaign abusing google.com open redirects, (Wed, May 14th)
A couple of weeks ago, I came across a phishing campaign that highlights a recurring issue with open redirect vulnerabilities in well-known and trusted services. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original…
DarkCloud Stealer: Comprehensive Analysis of a New Attack Chain That Employs AutoIt
A new DarkCloud Stealer campaign is using AutoIt obfuscation for malware delivery. The attack chain involves phishing emails, RAR files and multistage payloads. The post DarkCloud Stealer: Comprehensive Analysis of a New Attack Chain That Employs AutoIt appeared first on…
Microsoft Alerts on AD CS Flaw Enabling Remote Denial-of-Service Attacks
Microsoft has issued a security advisory for a newly identified vulnerability in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), tracked as CVE-2025-29968, which could allow authenticated attackers to disrupt critical certificate management operations over a network. Rated Important with a CVSS…
Weaponized PyPI Package Targets Developers to Steal Source Code
Security researchers at RL have discovered a malicious Python package called “solana-token” on PyPI that is intended to prey on developers working with the Solana blockchain, serving as a terrifying reminder of the ongoing hazards that lurk in the open-source…
Bitwarden vs Dashlane: Comparing Password Managers
Password managers store and encrypt passwords, making it easy to create, manage, and auto-fill credentials across devices. Compare Bitwarden vs. Dashlane here. The post Bitwarden vs Dashlane: Comparing Password Managers appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…
North Korean IT Workers Are Being Exposed on a Massive Scale
Security researchers are publishing 1,000 email addresses they claim are linked to North Korean IT worker scams that infiltrated Western companies—along with photos of men allegedly involved in the schemes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
82,000+ WordPress Sites Exposed to Remote Code Execution Attacks
Critical vulnerabilities were identified in TheGem, a premium WordPress theme with more than 82,000 installations worldwide. Researchers identified two separate but interconnected vulnerabilities in TheGem theme versions 5.10.3 and earlier. When combined, these vulnerabilities create a dangerous attack vector that…
Hacking Abusing GovDelivery For TxTag ‘Toll Charges’ Phishing Attack
A sophisticated phishing operation exploiting compromised Indiana government sender accounts to distribute fraudulent TxTag toll collection messages. The campaign, which emerged this week, leverages the GovDelivery communications platform to lend legitimacy to the scam emails targeting unsuspecting recipients nationwide. Sophisticated…
Microsoft Warns of AD CS Vulnerability Let Attackers Deny Service Over a Network
Microsoft has issued a security advisory regarding a new vulnerability in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) that could allow attackers to perform denial-of-service attacks over a network. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-29968, affects multiple versions of Windows Server and…
Google Threat Intelligence Launches Actionable Technique To Hunt for Malicious .Desktop Files
Google Threat Intelligence has launched a new blog series aimed at empowering security professionals with advanced threat hunting techniques, kicking off with a deep dive into detecting malicious .desktop files on Linux systems. .desktop files, standard configuration files in Linux…
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Elevate Privileges
A newly disclosed security flaw in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could allow attackers with local access to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM level, potentially gaining complete control over affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-26684, was patched as part of…
Fortinet Patches Zero-Day Exploited Against FortiVoice Appliances
Fortinet has patched a dozen vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw exploited in the wild against FortiVoice instances. The post Fortinet Patches Zero-Day Exploited Against FortiVoice Appliances appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…