IOCONTROL targets IoT and OT devices from a ton of makers, apparently An Iranian government-linked cybercriminal crew used custom malware called IOCONTROL to attack and remotely control US and Israel-based water and fuel management systems, according to security researchers.… This…
Crypted Hearts: Exposing the HeartCrypt Packer-as-a-Service Operation
Analysis of packer-as-a-service (PaaS) HeartCrypt reveals its use in over 2k malicious payloads across 45 malware families since its early 2024 appearance. The post Crypted Hearts: Exposing the HeartCrypt Packer-as-a-Service Operation appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?
Could attackers use seemingly innocuous prompts to manipulate an AI system and even make it their unwitting ally? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?
Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity…
Scumbag gets 30 years in the clink for running CSAM dark-web chatrooms, abusing kids
‘Today’s sentencing is more than just a punishment. It’s a message’ A Texan who ran a forum on the dark web where depraved netizens could swap child sex abuse material (CSAM), and chat freely about abusing kids, has been sentenced…
Unauthenticated Webpages: Hidden HIPAA Risks on Public-Facing Websites
When we think about HIPAA compliance and websites, the focus often shifts to patient portals, online scheduling systems, and other secure areas requiring user authentication. However, it’s crucial to recognize that even unauthenticated webpages, those accessible to the public without…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-14 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2024-12-13 22:7 : Canadian Eyecare Firm Care1 Exposes 2.2TB of Patient Records 22:6 : Risk & Repeat: Attacks ramp up on Cleo MFT software 22:6…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2024-12-13
118 posts were published in the last hour 22:7 : Canadian Eyecare Firm Care1 Exposes 2.2TB of Patient Records 22:6 : Risk & Repeat: Attacks ramp up on Cleo MFT software 22:6 : Week in Review: Salt Typhoon saga, Microsoft…
Canadian Eyecare Firm Care1 Exposes 2.2TB of Patient Records
Another day, another healthcare database misconfiguration exposing sensitive patient information. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Canadian Eyecare Firm Care1 Exposes 2.2TB of Patient Records
Risk & Repeat: Attacks ramp up on Cleo MFT software
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Risk & Repeat: Attacks ramp up…
Week in Review: Salt Typhoon saga, Microsoft MFA bypass, Yahoo cuts Paranoids
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Jimmy Sanders, president, ISSA International. ISSA International April 2025- will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary in April 2025. Watch for…
UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
Optum’s AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been…
German agency BSI sinkholed a botnet of 30,000 devices infected with BadBox
The German agency BSI has sinkholed a botnet composed of 30,000 devices shipped with BadBox malware pre-installed. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) announced it had blocked communication between the 30,000 devices infected with the BadBox malware and the…
Google Timeline location purge causes collateral damage
Privacy measure leaves some mourning lost memories A year ago, Google announced plans to save people’s Location History, which it now calls Timeline, locally on devices rather than on its servers.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
In December, ransomware group Termite claimed responsibility for the attacks. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
How AI is shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce
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Migrate to passwordless to enhance security and UX
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UnitedHealthcare’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
Optum’s AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been…
Hacker Uses Info-Stealer Against Security Pros, Other Bad Actors
An unknown hacker called MUT-1244 used information-stealing malware to not only grab sensitive data from cybersecurity professionals but also to steal WordPress credentials from other bad actors who had bought them on the dark web. The post Hacker Uses Info-Stealer…
390,000+ WordPress Credentials Stolen via Malicious GitHub Repository Hosting PoC Exploits
A now-removed GitHub repository that advertised a WordPress tool to publish posts to the online content management system (CMS) is estimated to have enabled the exfiltration of over 390,000 credentials. The malicious activity is part of a broader attack campaign…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-13 21h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 20:4 : The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious 20:4 : Speaking Freely: Prasanth Sugathan
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Speaking Freely: Prasanth Sugathan
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Interviewer: David Greene This interview has been edited for length and clarity.* Prasanth Sugathan is Legal Director at Software Freedom Law Center, India. (SFLC.in). Prasanth is a…
Serhiy Tokarev Explains Why Health Tech Startups Are Worth Investing In
Health Tech is booming, projected to grow from $312.92B in 2024 to $981.23B by 2032. Serhiy Tokarev highlights… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Serhiy Tokarev Explains…
CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector
Today, CISA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems. This joint fact sheet provides Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) facilities with recommendations for limiting the exposure of Human Machine Interfaces…
Do(ug)h! Krispy Kreme Suffers Cyberattack
Krispy Kreme, the doughnut giant, revealed on Wednesday that its online ordering systems in the US had been hit by a cyberattack. In a regulatory filing, Krispy Kreme disclosed that upon discovering an intruder in their systems on November 29th,…
Video: How Two Crypto Scammers Stole $230 Million in Bitcoin
This video covers the $230 million Bitcoin heist by two scammers, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, who used social engineering to bypass security measures. The post Video: How Two Crypto Scammers Stole $230 Million in Bitcoin appeared first on eSecurity…