Forcepoint X-Labs reports a surge in sophisticated email attacks using obfuscated JavaScript and steganography to deliver dangerous RATs and info-stealers like Formbook and Agent Tesla. Learn how to defend against the threat. This article has been indexed from Hackread –…
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Global Cyber Threats September 2025: Attack Volumes Ease Slightly, but GenAI Risks Intensify as Ransomware Surges 46%
In September 2025, the global cyber threat landscape reflected a temporary stabilization in overall attack volumes — yet beneath the surface, ransomware activity and data risks linked to generative AI (GenAI) surged to new highs. Organizations worldwide faced an average…
Met Police Arrest Teenagers in Kido Nursery Ransomware Attack
Two teens were arrested for a ransomware attack on Kido nurseries that exposed data from 8,000 children. The post Met Police Arrest Teenagers in Kido Nursery Ransomware Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
ITDR vs EDR: What are the Key Differences?
Key takeaways: What are the main differences between ITDR, EDR, and other security solutions? How does ITDR provide effective protection against identity-based threats? How to effectively detect and respond to attacks. If there’s one thing the cybersecurity community loves, it’s an…
Microsoft Azure Faces Global Outage Affecting Services Worldwide
Microsoft Azure, one of the world’s leading cloud computing platforms, experienced a significant service outage on Thursday, October 9, 2025, leaving customers across Europe and Africa unable to access their services. The disruption began at approximately 07:40 UTC, with the…
AI Chatbot Leveraged as a Critical Backdoor to Access Sensitive Data and Infrastructure
In recent weeks, a sophisticated malware campaign has emerged that leverages conversational chatbots as covert entry points into enterprise systems. Initially observed in mid-September 2025, the threat actors targeted organizations running customer-facing chat applications built on large language models. By…
SonicWall Confirms That Hackers Stole All Customers Firewall Configuration Backup Files
SonicWall has confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed and stole the entire repository of customer firewall configuration backup files from its cloud service. The confirmation comes after the completion of an investigation with the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which determined that…
New Phishing Kit Automates Generation of ClickFix Attack Bypassing Security Measures
The cybersecurity community has witnessed the rapid emergence of a novel phishing toolkit that automates the creation of “ClickFix” attack pages, enabling threat actors with minimal technical expertise to deploy sophisticated social engineering lures. Dubbed the IUAM ClickFix Generator, this…
Hackers Exploit DFIR Tool ‘Velociraptor’ in Ransomware Attacks
Security researchers at Cisco Talos have confirmed that ransomware operators are actively exploiting Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, in their attacks. This marks the first definitive link between a legitimate security tool and a ransomware…
California just put people back in control of their data
California just passed 14 new privacy and AI laws. We’re highlighting a few that give users real control over their personal data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: California just put people back in control…
SonicWall breach hits every cloud backup customer after 5% claim goes up in smoke
Affects users regardless of when their backups were created SonicWall has admitted that all customers who used its cloud backup service to store firewall configuration files were affected by a cybersecurity incident first disclosed in mid-September, walking back earlier assurances…
Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding
The cybersecurity startup will use the investment to accelerate its product development and market expansion efforts. The post Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing
We’re proud to share that Gartner has once again recognized Contrast Security as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST). The post Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing appeared first on Security…
Terraform Secrets Management Best Practices: Secret Managers and Ephemeral Resources
👉 TL;DR: Use a secrets manager and variables—never hardcode secrets. Mark outputs sensitive and store state remotely with encryption and strict access. Traditional data sources can leak to state; use Terraform 1.10 ephemeral resources to fetch/generate secrets at apply time…
Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation
Newark, United States, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation
SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious Link Distribution
Palo Alto, California, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious…
Security Experts Warn of Audio Leakage Through Gaming Mice
A startling discovery has been made in a study by researchers at UCI, which pertains to a rare side-channel risk associated with high-performance optical mice. The study found that the sensors and polling rates that enable precision can also…
Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads Starting December 16
Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, will soon begin leveraging user conversations with its AI chatbot to drive more precise targeted advertising on its platforms. Starting December 16, Meta will integrate data from interactions…
Attackers compromised ALL SonicWall firewall configuration backup files
The attackers who brute-forced their way into SonicWall’s firewall cloud backup service accessed configuration backup files of all customers who have used the service, SonicWall stated on Wednesday, following the conclusion of a Mandiant-supported investigation into the incident. Early reports…
SaaS Breaches Start with Tokens – What Security Teams Must Watch
Token theft is a leading cause of SaaS breaches. Discover why OAuth and API tokens are often overlooked and how security teams can strengthen token hygiene to prevent attacks. Most companies in 2025 rely on a whole range of software-as-a-service…