A sophisticated spam campaign targeting Brazilian organizations has emerged, exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to gain unauthorized access to corporate networks. Discovered in early 2025, this attack campaign specifically targets Portuguese-speaking users through deceptive emails that trick…
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-08 21h : 14 posts
14 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : The IT help desk kindly requests you read this newsletter 18:34 : Tesla Fails In Attempt To Trademark ‘Robotaxi’ – Report 18:34 : Check Point Wins “Best Threat Prevention Vendor…
PowerSchool Paid Ransom, Now Hackers Target Teachers for More
PowerSchool paid ransom after a major data breach; now hackers are targeting teachers and schools with direct extortion… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: PowerSchool Paid…
Alibaba’s ‘ZeroSearch’ lets AI learn to google itself — slashing training costs by 88 percent
Alibaba’s ZeroSearch trains large language models to beat Google Search and slash API costs by 88%, redefining how AI learns to retrieve information. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Alibaba’s ‘ZeroSearch’ lets…
Dev Proxy v0.27: New API Modeling and AI Features Released
Latest features in Microsoft Dev Proxy v0.27, including TypeSpec generation and Nested App Authentication. Enhance your development today! The post Dev Proxy v0.27: New API Modeling and AI Features Released appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Model Context Protocol Adoption and C# SDK Integration in Java
Explore the growing adoption of the Model Context Protocol in Java, including key frameworks and security considerations. Discover more! The post Model Context Protocol Adoption and C# SDK Integration in Java appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
LockBit Ransomware Hacked: Database and Victim Chats Leaked
LockBit ransomware website hacked! Sensitive data leaked, including Bitcoin keys. Learn about the breach and how to secure your organization. The post LockBit Ransomware Hacked: Database and Victim Chats Leaked appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
AWS expands Spain’s ENS High certification across 174 services
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has successfully renewed its Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) High certification under the latest framework established by Royal Decree 311/2022. This achievement demonstrates the continued dedication of AWS to meeting the stringent security requirements essential for…
The LockBit ransomware site was breached, database dump was leaked online
Lockbit ransomware group has been compromised, attackers stole and leaked data contained in the backend infrastructure of their dark web site. Hackers compromised the dark web leak site of the LockBit ransomware gang and defaced it, posting a message and…
SMBs Know They’re At Risk, but Most Aren’t Embracing AI
A survey by CrowdStrike finds the gap between SMB awareness of cyber threats and efforts by them to protect themselves is widening, with not enough of them spending the money needed on AI and other tools to defend against ransomware…
“They’re Just People—But Dangerous Ones”: Trellix’s John Fokker Unpacks the Blurred Battlefield of Cybercrime at RSA 2025
At the RSA Conference 2025, John Fokker, head of threat intelligence at the Trellix Advanced Research Center, issued a stark reminder to the cybersecurity community that the behind of every cyberattack is a human being and the boundaries between…
Chinese Hackers Exploit IPv6 Network Features to Hack Software Updates
China-linked group attacks ESET discovered both SpellBinder and WizardNet, tools used by Chinese hackers. A China-based APT group, “The Wizards,” has been linked to a lateral movement tool, Spellbinder, which allows adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. It does so via IPv6 stateless…
Harmful WordPress Plugin Posing as Security Tool Grants Hackers Full Access
A newly discovered cyberattack is targeting WordPress websites by using a plugin that pretends to improve security but actually opens a backdoor for criminals. This fake plugin secretly gives attackers full control of affected sites. How the Infection Begins…
The IT help desk kindly requests you read this newsletter
How do attackers exploit authority bias to manipulate victims? Martin shares proactive strategies to protect yourself and others in this must-read edition of the Threat Source newsletter. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article:…
Tesla Fails In Attempt To Trademark ‘Robotaxi’ – Report
US Patent and Trademark Office denies Tesla attempt to trademark the term ‘Robotaxi’, but another application is still under examination This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Fails In Attempt To Trademark ‘Robotaxi’ –…
Check Point Wins “Best Threat Prevention Vendor of the Year” at GISEC 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Check Point Software Technologies has been named Best Threat Prevention Vendor of the Year by Cyber Strategists at GISEC 2025! This award recognizes organizations that lead the way in proactive cyber defense—identifying, stopping, and staying…
PowerSchool paid a hacker’s ransom, but now schools say they are being extorted
Schools in Toronto and North Carolina are reporting extortion attempts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: PowerSchool paid a hacker’s ransom, but now schools say they are being extorted
CVE-2025-23211: Tandoor Recipes Jinja2 SSTI to Remote Code Execution
A criticial SSTI vulnerability was discovered in the open-source meal planning application Tandoor Recipes leading to a full system compromise. The post CVE-2025-23211: Tandoor Recipes Jinja2 SSTI to Remote Code Execution appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed…
Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns
The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers. New research reveals how surveillance technologies reinforce a sense of constant monitoring and control by domestic workers’ employers, increasing their vulnerability and impacting their…
1-15 January 2025 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the first timeline of January 2025, I collected 109 events with a threat landscape dominated by malware with 18%, down from 33% of the previous timeline, and once again ahead of account takeovers with 17% (it was 20% in…