A severe privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.8.1, potentially exposing millions of users worldwide to complete system compromise. The flaw, designated CVE-2025-49144, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through a technique known as binary planting, with…
Author: wordpress
China-linked Salt Typhoon Exploits Critical Cisco Vulnerability to Target Canadian Telecom
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued an advisory warning of cyber attacks mounted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon actors to breach major global telecommunications providers as part of a cyber…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9502, (Tue, Jun 24th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, June 24th, 2025…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-24 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 1:2 : Bulletproof Security Workflows with Grip’s Jira Integration
Bulletproof Security Workflows with Grip’s Jira Integration
See how Grip’s Jira integration automates SaaS security workflows, removes manual gaps, streamlines follow-up, and helps teams stay efficient and ahead of risk. The post Bulletproof Security Workflows with Grip’s Jira Integration appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Typhoon-like gang slinging TLS certificate ‘signed’ by the Los Angeles Police Department
Chinese crew built 1,000+ device network that runs on home devices then targets critical infrastructure A stealthy, ongoing campaign to gain long-term access to networks bears all the markings of intrusions conducted by China’s ‘Typhoon’ crews and has infected at…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-24 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-23 21:32 : China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs 21:32 : Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 with AI agent observability and MCP support
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-23
206 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs 21:32 : Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 with AI agent observability and MCP support 21:2 : Google Integrates GenAI to Counter Indirect…
Salt Typhoon Targets Telecoms via Router Flaws, Warn FBI and Canada
Salt Typhoon, a China-linked group, is exploiting router flaws to spy on global telecoms, warns a joint FBI and Canadian advisory issued in June 2025. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI &…
Heightened Cyber Threat from Iran Sparks Urgent Calls for Vigilance and Mitigation
Following last week’s U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, cybersecurity experts and government officials are now warning of a possible digital retaliation, a surge in cyber threats originating from Iran. On June 22, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued…
China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs
ShortLeash backdoor, used in the China-linked LapDogs campaign since 2023, enables stealth access, persistence, and data theft via compromised SOHO routers and fake certs. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto…
Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 with AI agent observability and MCP support
Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 with AI agent observability and native MCP support, giving enterprises real-time visibility and secure interoperability at scale. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 with…
Google Integrates GenAI to Counter Indirect Prompt Injection Attack Vectors
Google has revealed a thorough protection technique aimed at indirect prompt injection attacks, a subtle but powerful threat, marking a major advancement in cybersecurity in the age of generative AI. Unlike direct prompt injections, where malicious commands are overtly inserted…
UAC-0001 Hackers Target ICS Devices Running Windows-Based Server Systems
The national team for responding to cyber incidents, CERT-UA, has exposed a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the information and communication system (ICS) of a central executive body in March-April 2024. During the implementation of response measures, a technical device running a…
Cybersecurity Innovations in Software Development: How Developers Are Tackling Security Threats
Cybersecurity is more critical than ever as technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives and business operations. Cyber threats change quickly, so software developers need to make sure that apps, data, and users are safe by putting strong security…
LinuxFest Northwest: Applying The Hybrid Threat Modeling Method
Author/Presenter: Chris Beckman (Principal Security Engineer At Taxbit) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events…
Meta Slams US House Order For Staffers To Not Use WhatApp
US House of Representatives official tells staffers they are not allowed to use WhatsApp, but Meta hits back This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Slams US House Order For Staffers To Not Use…
APT36 Hackers Target Indian Defense Personnel with Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, a Pakistan-based cyber espionage group, has launched a highly sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Indian defense personnel. According to recent findings by CYFIRMA, this group has meticulously crafted phishing emails that deliver malicious PDF attachments…
Canada says telcos were breached in China-linked espionage hacks
Salt Typhoon previously hacked phone and telco giants across the United States. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Canada says telcos were breached in China-linked espionage hacks
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-23 21h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 19:3 : Shadow Vector Malware Uses SVG Images to Deliver AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT Payloads 19:3 : 5 Chromecast features to make the most of your TV (including a smart home hack) 19:3…