LastPass is alerting users to a new active phishing campaign that’s impersonating the password management service, which aims to trick users into giving up their master passwords. The campaign, which began on or around January 19, 2026, involves sending phishing…
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Hackers Exploit Visual Studio Code to Deploy Malicious Payloads on Victim Systems
The attack arsenal by extensively abusing Microsoft Visual Studio Code configuration files to deliver and execute malicious payloads on compromised systems. This evolution in the Contagious Interview campaign represents a sophisticated shift toward weaponizing legitimate developer tools. The infection chain…
CISA Releases BRICKSTORM Malware Report with New YARA Rules for VMware vSphere
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a malware analysis report on BRICKSTORM, a sophisticated backdoor linked to Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations. Released in December 2025 and updated through January 2026, the report identifies this threat targeting VMware vSphere…
Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code
Bandit is an open-source tool that scans Python source code for security issues that show up in everyday development. Many security teams and developers use it as a quick way to spot risky coding patterns early in the lifecycle, especially…
Chrome 144 Released to Fix High-Severity V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw
Google has released Chrome version 144.0.7559.96/.97 to the stable channel across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, addressing a critical race condition vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update is rolling out gradually to users over the coming days and…
Common Issues with FreeRadius in Passwordless Implementations
Troubleshoot common FreeRadius issues in passwordless setups. Learn how to fix certificate errors, shared secret mismatches, and database sync problems. The post Common Issues with FreeRadius in Passwordless Implementations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
The 2026 State of Pentesting: Why delivery and follow-through matter more than ever
Penetration testing has evolved significantly over the past several years. While uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities remains the core goal, the real differentiator today is how findings are handled after the testing concludes. The method of reporting, delivery, and remediation tracking play…
Everest Ransomware Group Allegedly Claims Breach of McDonald’s India Systems
The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack targeting McDonald’s India, allegedly exfiltrating 861 GB of sensitive corporate and customer data. The threat actors posted breach details on their dark web leak site on January 20, 2026,…
Azure Private Endpoint Deployments Expose Cloud Resources to DoS Attacks
A critical architectural weakness in Azure’s Private Endpoint deployments could allow both accidental and intentional denial of service (DoS) attacks against cloud resources. The vulnerability stems from how Azure’s Private DNS zone resolution interacts with hybrid networking configurations, potentially affecting…
Curl shutters bug bounty program to remove incentive for submitting AI slop
Maintainer hopes hackers send bug reports anyway, will keep shaming ‘silly ones’ The maintainer of popular open-source data transfer tool cURL has ended the project’s bug bounty program after maintainers struggled to assess a flood of AI-generated contributions.… This article…
Security leaders push for continuous controls as audits stay manual
Security teams say they want real-time insight into controls, but still rely on periodic checks that trail daily operations. New RegScale research shows how wide that gap remains and where organizations are directing time, staff, and budget to manage it.…
The First Wave Of Sophisticated AI Generated Malware
Critical Cybersecurity Updates: Microsoft, Goot Loader, Anthropic, and AI-Generated Malware In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the latest security patches and threats in the industry. Topics include Microsoft’s recent patch for a Windows Admin Center flaw,…
Threat Actors Exploit LinkedIn for RAT Delivery in Enterprise Networks
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting LinkedIn private messages has been identified, delivering remote access trojans (RATs) through a combination of DLL sideloading techniques and weaponized open-source Python pen-testing scripts, enabling attackers to establish persistent control over corporate systems while evading…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-21 06h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 4:13 : Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever 4:13 : What exciting developments are coming in AI-driven PAM 4:13 : How does Agentic AI improve…
Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever
Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable…
What exciting developments are coming in AI-driven PAM
How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cybersecurity? Where systems interact autonomously and data flows seamlessly across networks, have you considered the emerging role of non-human identities (NHIs) in cybersecurity? NHIs, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and…
How does Agentic AI improve system security?
How Can Non-Human Identities Enhance System Security? Is your organization equipped to handle the complexities of system security with the rise of Agentic AI? The advent of Agentic AI has significantly impacted how organizations must approach cybersecurity, particularly with the…
Are organizations satisfied with AI in secrets security
Are Organizations Truly Satisfied with the Role of AI in Secrets Security Management? How can organizations ensure robust protection for their cloud environments while leveraging AI technologies for secrets security management? The incorporation of AI into secrets security solutions is…
How are non-humans identities protected?
How Secure Are Your Machine Identities? Where technology drives growth and innovation, are we adequately securing the machine identities that power our digital? Non-human identities (NHIs), encompassing machine identities like APIs, service accounts, and IoT devices, play a pivotal role…
Integrating Enzoic Alerts into Microsoft Sentinel with Azure Logic Apps
Introduction Enzoic provides real-time alerts when user credentials are exposed in data breaches, and integrating these alerts into your security operations center (SOC) can greatly enhance your threat response. Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)…