How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cybersecurity? Did you know that machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), are becoming pivotal? With digital continues to expand, the need for robust security measures grows in parallel. NHIs, a crucial component, are…
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-02 00h : 2 posts
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IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-01
23 posts were published in the last hour 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-01 21h : 1 posts 19:5 : Cloud Storage Scam Uses Fake Renewal Notices to Trick Users 18:7 : NDSS 2025 – Alba: The Dawn…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-01 21h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 19:5 : Cloud Storage Scam Uses Fake Renewal Notices to Trick Users
Cloud Storage Scam Uses Fake Renewal Notices to Trick Users
Cybercriminals are running a large-scale email scam that falsely claims cloud storage subscriptions have failed. For several months, people across different countries have been receiving repeated messages warning that their photos, files, and entire accounts will soon be restricted or…
NDSS 2025 – Alba: The Dawn Of Scalable Bridges For Blockchains
Session 11A: Blockchain Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Giulia Scaffino (TU Wien), Lukas Aumayr (TU Wien), Mahsa Bastankhah (Princeton University), Zeta Avarikioti (TU Wien), Matteo Maffei (TU Wien) PAPER Alba: The Dawn of Scalable Bridges for Blockchains Over the…
Former Google Engineer Convicted in U.S. for Stealing AI Trade Secrets to Aid China-Based Startup
A former Google software engineer has been found guilty in the United States for unlawfully taking thousands of confidential Google documents to support a technology venture in China, according to an announcement made by the Department of Justice (DoJ)…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-01 18h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 16:36 : Critical Johnson Controls Products Vulnerabilities Enables Remote SQL Injection Attacks
Critical Johnson Controls Products Vulnerabilities Enables Remote SQL Injection Attacks
A critical advisory addressing a severe SQL injection vulnerability affecting multiple Johnson Controls industrial control system products. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-26385, carries a maximum CVSS v3 severity score of 10.0, indicating the highest level of risk to affected infrastructure.…
Google Owned Mandiant Finds Vishing Attacks Against SaaS Platforms
Mandiant recently said that it found an increase in threat activity that deploys tradecraft for extortion attacks carried out by a financially gained group ShinyHunters. These attacks use advanced voice phishing (vishing) and fake credential harvesting sites imitating targeted organizations…
New Reprompt URL Attack Exposed and Patched in Microsoft Copilot
Security researchers at Varonis have uncovered a new prompt-injection technique targeting Microsoft Copilot, highlighting how a single click could be enough to compromise sensitive user data. The attack method, named Reprompt, abuses the way Copilot and similar generative AI…
eScan Antivirus Faces Scrutiny After Compromised Update Distribution
MicroWorld Technologies has acknowledged that there was a breach of its update distribution infrastructure due to a compromise of a server that is used to deliver eScan antivirus updates to end users, which was then used to send an unauthorized…
AI security startup CEO posts a job. Deepfake candidate applies, inner turmoil ensues.
‘I did not think it was going to happen to me, but here we are’ Nearly every company, from tech giants like Amazon to small startups, has first-hand experience with fake IT workers applying for jobs – and sometimes even…
After TikTok: Navigating the Complex Web of Foreign Tech Bans
As federal and state governments extend their lists of banned foreign technologies, where is this trend heading next? Is your home network safe for work use? The post After TikTok: Navigating the Complex Web of Foreign Tech Bans appeared first…
Visual Prompt Injection Attacks Can Hijack Self-Driving Cars and Drones
Indirect prompt injection happens when an AI system treats ordinary input as an instruction. This issue has already appeared in cases where bots read prompts hidden inside web pages or PDFs. Now, researchers have demonstrated a new version of…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-01 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 10:34 : Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity
Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity
Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The…
Week in review: Microsoft fixes exploited Office zero-day, Fortinet patches FortiCloud SSO flaw
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: When open science meets real-world cybersecurity In this Help Net Security interview, Matthew Kwiatkowski, CISO at Fermilab, America’s particle physics and accelerator laboratory, discusses where…
Best E-Signature Solutions For Secure Digital Signing In 2026
As digital transactions become the backbone of modern business, secure electronic signatures are no longer optional. In 2026, organizations face increasing risks related to document fraud, identity theft, and regulatory violations. Choosing the right e-signature solution is now a cybersecurity…