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IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-09

187 posts were published in the last hour 21:4 : The best free VPNs of 2025: Secure, safe, and tested solutions 21:4 : New DuplexSpy RAT Let Attackers Gain Complete Control of Windows Machine 21:4 : New Blitz Malware Attacking…

NYC lets AI gamble with Child Welfare

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> The Markup revealed in its reporting last month that New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has been quietly deploying an algorithmic tool to categorize families…

Why agentic identities matter and what you need to know

We are entering the age of agentic AI — systems that don’t just assist but act. These agents can make decisions, carry out tasks, and adapt to changing contexts — autonomously. But with autonomy comes accountability. And the question becomes:…

New DuplexSpy RAT Let Attackers Gain Complete Control of Windows Machine

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated new remote access trojan called DuplexSpy RAT that enables attackers to establish comprehensive surveillance and control over Windows systems. This multifunctional malware represents a growing trend in modular, GUI-driven threats that significantly lower the…

New Blitz Malware Attacking Windows Servers to Deploy Monero Miner

A sophisticated new malware campaign has emerged targeting Windows systems through an elaborate social engineering scheme involving backdoored gaming software. The Blitz malware, first identified in late 2024 and evolving through 2025, represents a concerning trend of cybercriminals exploiting gaming…

Criminalizing Masks at Protests is Wrong

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> There has been a crescendo of states attempting to criminalize the wearing of face coverings while attending protests. Now the President has demanded, in the context of…

Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling US Cybersecurity Policies

Trump overhauls US cybersecurity policy with new executive order, refocusing on foreign threats, easing domestic restrictions, and addressing AI and quantum risks. The post Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling US Cybersecurity Policies appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…

Privacy Victory! Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in OPM/DOGE Lawsuit

Court to Decide Scope of Injunction Later This Week < div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> NEW YORK–In a victory for personal privacy, a New York federal district court judge today granted a preliminary…

Been scammed online? Here’s what to do

Have you been scammed online? Here are some tips to limit the damage and follow up steps you may find useful This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Been scammed online? Here’s what to do

How and where to report an online scam

Find out where and how victims can report online scams to prevent more victims and possibly recover funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How and where to report an online scam

Fix Active Directory account lockouts with PowerShell

Entering the wrong credentials so many times can block users from logging in. This tutorial explains how to find and correct these issues and other lockout events. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget…

HostBreach Offers Free Cyber Snapshot For CMMC Compliance Requirements

Philadelphia-based cybersecurity firm HostBreach is offering a free CMMC Cyber Snapshot to businesses looking to maintain CMMC compliance. In particular, this refers to government contractors (GovCon) and federal contractors so they can organise their cybersecurity posture pending the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification…

Can Online Casino Accounts Be Hacked?

Online casino platforms are not immune to compromise, but the most successful breaches don’t happen through the front door. They happen when users bring bad habits to high-risk environments. For hackers, it’s rarely about breaking encryption, it’s about exploiting behavior.…