IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-22

175 posts were published in the last hour

• 21:32 : Short circuit: Electronics supplier to tech giants suffers ransomware shutdown
• 21:3 : Certificate Authorities: The Keystone of Digital Trust
• 21:2 : No, iPadOS 26 isn’t a laptop killer, but these 4 things make it a huge leap forward
• 20:33 : Scattered Spider Hacker Noah Michael Urban Jailed for 10 Years
• 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 21h : 8 posts
• 20:2 : Four big enterprise lessons from Walmart’s AI security: agentic risks, identity reboot, velocity with governance, and AI vs. AI defense
• 19:32 : Why Enterprises Need Preemptive Cybersecurity to Combat Modern Phishing
• 19:32 : Kidney dialysis giant DaVita tells 2.4M people they were snared in ransomware data theft nightmare
• 19:3 : Agentic AI vs SOAR: What’s the Real Difference?
• 19:3 : Arch Linux remains under attack as DDoS enters week 2 – here’s a workaround
• 19:3 : Operation Serengeti 2.0: INTERPOL nabs 1,209 cybercriminals in Africa, seizes $97M
• 19:3 : Crypto24 ransomware uses custom “EDR-blinding” tool to hit high-value targets
• 18:33 : Should you buy Google’s $130 Pixel Buds over Apple, Sony and Bose? How they compare
• 18:33 : You can learn AI for free with these new courses from Anthropic
• 18:33 : Cyber Security Simulation Training Mistakes That CISOs Must Avoid
• 18:32 : FreeVPN.One Extension Turns from Privacy Tool to Surveillance Threat
• 18:3 : Amazon will give you a $300 gift card with this Pixel 10 preorder deal – how to qualify
• 18:3 : New HTTP Smuggling Attack Technique Let Hackers Inject Malicious Requests
• 18:3 : Help TDS Weaponize Legitimate Sites’ PHP Code Templates With Fake Microsoft Windows Security Alert Pages
• 18:3 : CISA Warns of Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 0-day Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
• 18:3 : Hackers Abuse VPS Servers To Compromise Software-as-a-service (SaaS) Accounts
• 18:3 : Chinese MURKY PANDA Attacking Government and Professional Services Entities
• 17:33 : A New Way to Manage Property Configurations: Dynamic Rule Updates
• 17:33 : Hackers Hijack VPS Servers to Breach Software-as-a-Service Accounts
• 17:32 : The Joint SAFECOM-NCSWIC Project 25 (P25) User Needs Working Group (UNWG) releases the UNWG Video Series
• 17:32 : YouTube Music just copied one of Spotify’s best features – what’s new
• 17:32 : “What happens online stays online” and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
• 17:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 18h : 8 posts
• 17:3 : Want the Pixel 10 Pro? 5 phones I recommend buying instead – and why
• 17:3 : Clickjack attack steals password managers’ secrets
• 16:33 : Wordfence Bug Bounty Program Monthly Report – July 2025
• 16:33 : Help TDS Hacks Legitimate Websites, Using PHP Templates to Display Fake Microsoft Security Alerts
• 16:33 : NVIDIA CEO Dismisses Chip Security Allegations as China Orders Firms to Halt Purchases
• 16:33 : CISA Requests Public Comment for Updated Guidance on Software Bill of Materials
• 16:32 : Fortinet Assists INTERPOL in Disrupting Cybercrime Networks through Operation Serengeti 2.0
• 16:32 : BSidesSF 2025: Welcome To Day Two Of BSidesSF 2025!
• 16:32 : 20-year-old Scattered Spider Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
• 16:3 : Red vs. blue vs. purple team: What are the differences?
• 16:3 : Grok chats show up in Google searches
• 16:3 : Fake CAPTCHA tests trick users into running malware
• 16:3 : Criminal background checker APCS faces data breach
• 16:2 : Large Interpol Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa Leads to the Arrest of Over 1,200 Suspects
• 15:33 : Public Wi-Fi Peril: 20% of Americans Report or Suspect Cybersecurity Incidents
• 15:33 : Lumma Operators Deploy Cutting-Edge Evasion Tools to Maintain Stealth and Persistence
• 15:32 : Meta might be secretly scanning your phone’s camera roll – how to check and turn it off
• 15:4 : CISA Issues Draft Software Bill of Materials Guide for Public Comment
• 15:4 : OpenAI Considering To Add ChatGPT Encryption
• 15:4 : Get a free $350 gift card with this Pixel 10 deal at Best Buy – how to redeem it
• 15:4 : 95% of business applications of AI have failed. Here’s why
• 15:4 : Malicious Go Module Package as Fast SSH Brute Forcer Exfiltrates Passwords via Telegram
• 15:3 : BQTLOCK Ransomware Operates as RaaS With Advanced Evasion Techniques
• 15:3 : Lumma Affiliates Using Advanced Evasion Tools Designed to Ensure Stealth and Continuity
• 15:3 : New Cryptojacking Attack Exploits Redis Servers to Install Miners and Disable Defenses
• 15:3 : How Secure Is the Software Supply Chain? Less Secure Than You Might Think.
• 15:3 : China-linked Murky Panda targets and moves laterally through cloud services
• 15:3 : Linux Malware Delivered via Malicious RAR Filenames Evades Antivirus Detection
• 14:33 : BQTLOCK Ransomware-as-a-Service Emerges, Boasting Sophisticated Evasion Tactics
• 14:33 : Best early Labor Day phone deals 2025: Save up to $300 on Samsung, Google, and more
• 14:33 : I tried the Google Pixel Watch 4 – and these key features made it feel indispensable
• 14:33 : The best MP3 players of 2025
• 14:33 : Developer gets prison time for sabotaging former employer’s network with a ‘kill switch’
• 14:33 : Interpol bags 1,209 suspects, $97M in cybercrime operation focused on Africa
• 14:32 : Survey Finds Cybersecurity Teams Overwhelmed by Cloud Security Alerts
• 14:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 15h : 7 posts
• 14:4 : ClickFix Exploit Emerges: Microsoft Flags Cross-Platform Attacks Targeting Windows and macOS
• 14:4 : Watch out, Garmin: This new Coros has 3 weeks of battery life and extensive tracking features
• 14:3 : These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch OLED screen to work with – and are priced well
• 14:3 : You can preorder the Oakley Meta smart glasses right now – why they’re worth it
• 14:3 : Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploited Commvault Zero-Day
• 14:3 : In Other News: McDonald’s Hack, 1,200 Arrested in Africa, DaVita Breach Grows to 2.7M
• 14:3 : Will the Real Executive Please Stand Up?
• 13:34 : How to Create Ansible Users and Add Passwords
• 13:34 : I found the ultimate MacBook Air alternative for Windows users – and it’s priced well
• 13:34 : Outdated IT help desks are holding businesses back – but there is a solution
• 13:33 : Android’s latest update can force apps into dark mode – how to see it now
• 13:33 : The Resurgence of IoT Malware: Inside the Mirai-Based “Gayfemboy” Botnet Campaign
• 13:33 : UAC-0057 Hackers Weaponizing PDF Invitation Files to Execute Shell Scripts
• 13:33 : Windows Docker Desktop Vulnerability Leads to Full Host Compromise
• 13:33 : South Asian APT Hackers Using Novel Tools to Compromise Phones of Military-Adjacent Members
• 13:33 : How to Develop a Business Continuity Plan for Cyber Security: A Step-by-Step Guide
• 13:33 : Ransom Payouts Hit Record Levels Amid Social Engineering and Data Exfiltration Attacks
• 13:32 : Scammers Can Pinpoint Your Exact Location With a Single Click Warns Hacker
• 13:32 : Orange Belgium Data Breach Exposes 850K Users to SIM-Swapping Risks
• 13:3 : Scammers Steal $1 Million in Crypto Using Fake Delta and AMC Sites
• 13:3 : Anatsa Malware Escalates: Android Under Siege as Hackers Harvest Credentials and Track Keystrokes
• 13:3 : Should you buy a $120 Android tablet from Amazon? I tried one, and here’s what you actually get
• 13:2 : Your Google Home setup is getting its long-awaited Gemini upgrade soon – what to expect
• 12:33 : Microsoft to Restrict Use of OnMicrosoft Domains for Email Sending
• 12:33 : CISA Warns of Actively Exploited 0-Day Vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
• 12:32 : Interpol-Led African Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to 1209 Arrests
• 12:4 : Tencent Keen Security Lab joins GENIVI Alliance
• 12:4 : Tencent Keen Security Lab: Experimental Security Assessment on Lexus Cars
• 12:4 : Tencent Security Keen Lab: Experimental Security Assessment of Mercedes-Benz Cars
• 12:3 : Hackers Target Phones of Military-Linked Individuals in South Asia Using New Spy Tools
• 12:3 : Rogue Go Module Doubles as Fast SSH Brute-Forcer, Sends Stolen Passwords via Telegram
• 12:3 : AI Systems Capable of Generating Working Exploits for CVEs in Just 10–15 Minutes
• 12:3 : Azure’s Default API Connection Vulnerability Enables Full Cross-Tenant Compromise
• 12:3 : Colt Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
• 12:3 : NIST Releases Control Overlays to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in Use and Developments of AI Systems
• 12:3 : Chinese Hackers Murky, Genesis, and Glacial Panda Escalate Cloud and Telecom Espionage
• 11:34 : How I’m bringing back physical media – and the 5 home theater gadgets helping me do it
• 11:33 : AI Agents Need Data Integrity
• 11:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 12h : 7 posts
• 11:3 : Developer Who Hacked Former Employer’s Systems Sentenced to Prison
• 11:3 : Automation Is Redefining Pentest Delivery
• 11:2 : Attackers Abuse Virtual Private Servers to Compromise SaaS Accounts
• 10:34 : Stealth Threat Unpacked: Weaponized RAR Files Deliver VShell Backdoor on Linux Systems
• 10:34 : Malicious PDFs in Play: UAC-0057 Leveraging Invitations to Trigger Shell Script Attacks
• 10:34 : Samsung is giving away free 65-inch TVs right now – here’s how to get one
• 10:33 : The best photo editing software of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
• 10:33 : 5 ways Mercedes F1 harnesses data and the latest tech to perfect race day performance
• 10:33 : The best smart TV VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
• 10:33 : Colt Discloses Breach After Warlock Ransomware Group Puts Files Up for Sale
• 10:33 : Former developer jailed after deploying kill-switch malware at Ohio firm
• 10:33 : After SharePoint attacks, Microsoft stops sharing PoC exploit code with China
• 10:33 : Modern vehicle cybersecurity trends
• 10:32 : Scientists just cracked the quantum code hidden in a single atom
• 10:4 : Microsoft Warns of Hackers Using ClickFix Technique to Attack Windows and macOS Devices
• 10:4 : AWS Trusted Advisor Tricked Into Showing Unprotected S3 Buckets as Secure
• 10:4 : CPAP Medical Data Breach Impacts 90,000 People
• 10:4 : Exploring Passwordless Authentication
• 10:4 : Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions on ISO 27018 Compliance
• 10:3 : Interpol operation seizes $97 million in African cybercrime sweep
• 10:3 : Apple Releases Patch for Likely Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
• 8:34 : Colt Confirms Ransomware Attack Resulted in Customer Data Theft
• 8:34 : Azure Default API Connection Flaw Enables Full Cross-Tenant Compromise
• 8:33 : Finally, a big screen all-in-one PC that business users and creatives will both appreciate
• 8:33 : Finally, I found a lightweight multitool that doesn’t sacrifice function for form (and it’s just $30)
• 8:33 : Why this ultraportable HP laptop is my pick for best MacBook Air alternative
• 8:33 : This compact wall unit made me ditch my MacBook Pro charger for good
• 8:33 : U.S. CISA adds Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
• 8:33 : AI Systems Can Generate Working Exploits for Published CVEs in 10-15 Minutes
• 8:33 : MITRE Updates List of Most Common Hardware Weaknesses
• 8:33 : Hundreds Targeted in New Atomic macOS Stealer Campaign
• 8:32 : Microsoft to Make All Products Quantum Safe by 2033
• 8:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 09h : 6 posts
• 7:32 : Apple’s urgent update, Scattered Spider sentence, Microsoft seeks SSD feedback
• 7:4 : Is wireless usage increasing in the USA, and how is satellite connectivity helping?
• 7:3 : NIST Releases New Control Overlays to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in AI Systems
• 7:3 : Five ways OSINT helps financial institutions to fight money laundering
• 7:3 : Ex-Developer Jailed Four Years for Sabotaging Ohio Employer with Kill-Switch Malware
• 6:32 : AI gives ransomware gangs a deadly upgrade
• 6:32 : Cybersecurity Today: Massive Data Exposures, Microsoft Failures, and PayPal Breach Claims
• 6:3 : 14 Million-Download SHA JavaScript Library Exposes Users to Hash Manipulation Attacks
• 6:3 : Windows Docker Desktop Vulnerability Allows Full Host Compromise
• 6:3 : The new battleground for CISOs is human behavior
• 5:32 : New HTTP Smuggling Technique Allows Hackers to Inject Malicious Requests
• 5:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 06h : 2 posts
• 5:3 : ChatGPT-5 Downgrade Attack Allows Hackers to Evade AI Defenses With Minimal Prompts
• 5:3 : Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow
• 4:32 : ChatGPT-5 Downgrade Attack Let Hackers Bypass AI Security With Just a Few Words
• 4:32 : US Officials Claim to Have Gained Control of the RapperBot
• 4:32 : DevOps in the cloud and what is putting your data at risk
• 4:2 : New infosec products of the week: August 22, 2025
• 3:32 : Zero Trust in Practice: Mapping NIST 800-207 to Real-World Technologies
• 2:32 : 4 Easy Ways to Find Free Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go
• 2:32 : How to Make Your Computer Faster: 21 Quick Tips
• 2:32 : Can iPhones Get Viruses? + How to Remove Them
• 2:32 : How to Block a Website: 4 Methods for Safer Browsing
• 2:32 : 71% of Americans fear that AI will put ‘too many people out of work permanently’
• 2:32 : This Pixel 10 Pro camera feature sets a high bar for the iPhone 17 Pro to beat
• 2:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 03h : 2 posts
• 2:3 : ISC Stormcast For Friday, August 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9582, (Fri, Aug 22nd)
• 2:3 : Orange Belgium July data breach impacted 850,000 customers
• 2:3 : Pushing Innovation with Secure Machine Identities
• 2:3 : Staying Proactive in Managing Cloud Permissions?
• 1:2 : Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers – here’s how
• 0:32 : Developer jailed for taking down employer’s network with kill switch malware
• 0:2 : Anthropic scanning Claude chats for queries about DIY nukes for some reason
• 23:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 00h : 4 posts
• 23:3 : Microsoft reportedly cuts China’s early access to bug disclosures, PoC exploit code
• 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-21
• 22:33 : Anthropic Folds Claude Code Into Business Plans With Governance Tools
• 22:32 : ‘Impersonation as a service’ the next big thing in cybercrime
• 22:3 : Why Hybrid Deployment Models Are Essential for Secure Agentic AI