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…
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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…
Using AI to stop tech support scams in Chrome
Posted by Jasika Bawa, Andy Lim, and Xinghui Lu, Google Chrome Security Tech support scams are an increasingly prevalent form of cybercrime, characterized by deceptive tactics aimed at extorting money or gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. In a tech…
Separating Fact from Fiction: Here’s How AI Is Transforming Cybercrime
This blog post shares key takeaways from a recent RSAC panel discussion, offering defenders a clear assessment of how AI is shifting the cybercrime ecosystem today. Read more. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Industry Trends Blog Read…
New Attack Exploiting X/Twitter Advertising Display URL Feature to Trick Users
A sophisticated financial scam has emerged on X/Twitter, exploiting a critical vulnerability in the platform’s advertising display URL feature. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign that tricks users by displaying trusted domain names in advertisements while redirecting victims to malicious…
The FCC Must Reject Efforts to Lock Up Public Airwaves
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> President Trump’s attack on public broadcasting has attracted plenty of deserved attention, but there’s a far more technical, far more insidious policy change in the offing—one that…
Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds
As per a recent FBI warning, criminals are phishing users of payroll, and similar platforms to not only steal their credentials but also their funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cyber criminals impersonate payroll,…
Leading Through Uncertainty: AI, Risk, and Real Talk from RSAC’s Women in Cyber
Recapping Synack’s Women in Cyber panel: Inside the hard conversations about AI risk, hiring struggles, and why resilience The post Leading Through Uncertainty: AI, Risk, and Real Talk from RSAC’s Women in Cyber appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
A Q&A with Head of Security Solutions at Abraxas
The post A Q&A with Head of Security Solutions at Abraxas appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post A Q&A with Head of Security Solutions at Abraxas appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Google Partners Elementl Power To Develop Nuclear Projects
Amid growing energy demand from AI systems, Google to provide capital for three nuclear projects in partnership with Elementl Power This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Partners Elementl Power To Develop Nuclear Projects
Seamless AI Communication: Microsoft Azure Adopts Google’s A2A Protocol
Microsoft has announced its support for the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol, an open standard developed in collaboration with industry partners including Google, to enable seamless communication between AI agents across platforms, clouds, and organizational boundaries. This strategic move, integrated into Azure…
Cisco IOS Software SISF Vulnerability Could Enable Attackers to Launch DoS Attacks
Cisco has released security updates addressing a critical vulnerability in the Switch Integrated Security Features (SISF) of multiple software platforms that could allow unauthenticated attackers to cause denial of service (DoS) conditions. The vulnerability stems from incorrect handling of DHCPv6…
IXON VPN Client Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation for Attackers
A critical security vulnerability in IXON’s widely used VPN client has exposed Windows, Linux, and macOS systems to local privilege escalation attacks, enabling non-privileged users to gain root or SYSTEM-level access. Designated as CVE-2025-26168 and CVE-2025-26169, these flaws affect versions…
Critical Vulnerability in Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Camera Allows Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Critical security vulnerabilities in Ubiquiti’s UniFi Protect surveillance ecosystem-one rated the maximum severity score of 10.0-could allow attackers to hijack cameras, execute malicious code remotely, and maintain unauthorized access to video feeds. The flaws, disclosed on May 6, 2025, affect…