IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-25

198 posts were published in the last hour

• 21:32 : 7 AI features the iPhone 17 needs to keep up with Google, OpenAI, and others
• 21:4 : Want a subscription-free, Oura-like smart ring? You need act fast. Here’s why
• 20:35 : My 4 favorite Linux distros for streaming – and why choosing the right one makes a huge difference
• 20:5 : How to Streamline Your Game Development Process: 4 Smart Solutions
• 20:5 : ThreatActors Leverage Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organizations
• 20:5 : 5 Cloud Security Providers You Might Be Overlooking
• 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 21h : 5 posts
• 19:35 : New Stealthy Malware Hijacking Cisco, TP-Link, and Other Routers for Remote Control
• 19:35 : How to clear your Android phone cache (and greatly improve its performance)
• 19:35 : I took this camera on 5 trips, and it is now my must-have travel essential
• 19:35 : You can now add AI images directly into LibreOffice documents – here’s how
• 19:35 : BSidesSF 2025: One SOC, The Whole SOC, and Nothing But The SOC, So Help Me
• 19:35 : Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Disclaimer’
• 19:34 : BSidesSF 2025: Into The Dragon’s Den
• 19:8 : Insights: Telling You What We Really Think
• 19:7 : Fake Voicemail Emails Install UpCrypter Malware on Windows
• 19:7 : Proxyware Malware Poses as YouTube Video Download Site, Delivering Malicious JavaScript
• 19:7 : Hackers Disrupt Iranian Ships via Maritime Communication Terminals Exploiting MySQL Database
• 19:7 : Beware! Google Ads Promote Fake Tesla Websites Soliciting Fraudulent Deposits
• 19:7 : I gave iPadOS 26 a full summer trial – my verdict on using it as a MacBook alternative
• 19:7 : The best HP laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
• 19:7 : The best Amazon deals right now: Save on Apple, Eufy and more
• 19:6 : You should update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac ASAP to fix this dangerous security flaw
• 19:6 : The best Apple deals right now: Save on MacBooks, iPhones, and more
• 19:6 : This ‘Lethal Trifecta’ Can Trick AI Browsers Into Stealing Your Data
• 19:6 : What is PHI breach (protected health information breach)?
• 19:6 : Malicious apps with +19M installs removed from Google Play because spreading Anatsa banking trojan and other malware
• 19:6 : Hackers Sabotage Iranian Ships Using Maritime Communications Terminals in Its MySQL Database
• 19:6 : How AI is Changing the Game for SaaS Sales Teams
• 19:6 : Docker Fixes CVE-2025-9074, Critical Container Escape Vulnerability With CVSS Score 9.3
• 19:5 : UNC6384 Deploys PlugX via Captive Portal Hijacks and Valid Certificates Targeting Diplomats
• 18:35 : CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
• 18:35 : A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk
• 18:35 : AI browsers could leave users penniless: A prompt injection warning
• 18:5 : AI Data Security: Core Concepts, Risks, and Proven Practices
• 18:5 : AT&T will give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro for a limited time – how the deal works
• 18:4 : 5 rumored Apple iPhone Fold features that have me excited (and frustrated at the same time)
• 18:4 : Red teams and AI: 5 ways to use LLMs for penetration testing
• 18:4 : New Android Spyware Disguised as an Antivirus Attacking Business Executives
• 18:4 : Chinese APT Hackers Using Proxy and VPN Service to Anonymize Infrastructure
• 18:4 : Hackers Using PUP Advertisements to Silently Drop Windows Malware
• 18:4 : Proxyware Malware Mimic as YouTube Video Download Site Delivers Malicious Javascripts
• 18:3 : OneFlip: An Emerging Threat to AI that Could Make Vehicles Crash and Facial Recognition Fail
• 18:3 : Vulnerability Summary for the Week of August 18, 2025
• 18:3 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 18:3 : Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter in Fake Voicemail Emails to Deliver RAT Payloads
• 17:33 : Changing these 6 settings on my Samsung TV greatly improved the performance
• 17:33 : Fake Telegram Premium Website Spreads Lumma Stealer Malware
• 17:33 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 17:5 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 17:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 18h : 15 posts
• 16:36 : 15,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Dokan Pro WordPress Plugin
• 16:36 : Deception in Depth: PRC-Nexus Espionage Campaign Hijacks Web Traffic to Target Diplomats
• 16:36 : What 17,845 GitHub Repos Taught Us About Malicious MCP Servers
• 16:36 : YARA-X 1.0.0: The Stable Release and Its Advantages
• 16:36 : Code Insight Expands to Uncover Risks Across the Software Supply Chain
• 16:35 : Applying AI Analysis to PDF Threats
• 16:35 : Fake Google Play Store Websites Deliver Potent RAT to Steal Sensitive Data
• 16:35 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 16:4 : The Apple AirTag just dropped to $17 each when you buy four – Here’s the deal
• 16:3 : Apple’s iPhone 17 event is right around the corner – here’s everything we know so far
• 16:3 : Asmi Linux finally makes the Xfce desktop accessible to all, even newbies
• 16:3 : How a Meta partnership with Midjourney could inject more AI into future products
• 16:3 : Need an inexpensive back to school laptop? Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $116
• 16:3 : ClickFix is Compromising Thousands of Devices Daily – Red Flags to Watch
• 16:3 : Senior scams topped $4.8 billion in 2024: What to watch out for
• 16:3 : What Is a Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Why It Matters
• 16:3 : Google’s quantum computer just simulated the hidden strings of the Universe
• 16:2 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 15:34 : Kimsuky APT Data Leak – GPKI Certificates, Rootkits and Cobalt Strike Personal Uncovered
• 15:34 : Digital Nomads and Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Frontier of Work
• 15:34 : Federal Judge Allows Amazon Alexa Users’ Privacy Lawsuit to Proceed Nationwide
• 15:34 : FBI Warns of Rising Online Threats Targeting Youth and Digital Assets
• 15:33 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 15:4 : Only 7 Days Left for Early Bird Registration to the OpenSSL Conference 2025
• 15:4 : Chinese APT Leverages Proxy and VPN Services to Obfuscate Infrastructure
• 15:3 : ScreenConnect admins targeted with spoofed login alerts
• 15:3 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 14:34 : National Public Data Relaunches Despite 2.9 Billion SSNs Breach
• 14:34 : I retested GPT-5’s coding skills using OpenAI’s guidance – and now I trust it even less
• 14:33 : This simple phone habit could be doing more harm than you realize (and the quick fix)
• 14:33 : You should use Gemini’s new ‘incognito’ chat mode – here’s why and what it does
• 14:33 : Report Surfaces Increased Number of API Security Issues Involving AI
• 14:33 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 14:7 : You should try Gemini’s new ‘incognito’ chat mode – here’s why and what it does
• 14:7 : This smart display is the best home security companion I’ve ever used
• 14:7 : This tiny ratchet is stronger than it looks (and has a satisfying bonus feature)
• 14:6 : Your TV’s USB port has 5 hidden superpowers: Here’s how I take advantage of mine
• 14:6 : Multiple vtenext Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Bypass Authentication and Execute Remote Codes
• 14:6 : AzureStrike – Offensive Toolkit for Attacking Azure Active Directory Environments
• 14:6 : Developer Sentenced to Four Years for Sabotaging Employer’s Systems
• 14:6 : Cloudflare secures sensitive data without fully restricting AI usage
• 14:6 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 14:5 : Fake macOS Help Sites Seek to Spread Infostealer in Targeted Campaign
• 14:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 15h : 3 posts
• 13:35 : Phishing in the Classroom: 115,000 Emails Exploit Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organizations
• 13:35 : Why most AI projects flop – and how your business can beat the odds
• 13:35 : Phishing Campaign Targeting Companies via UpCrypter
• 13:35 : Pakistani Hackers Back at Targeting Indian Government Entities
• 13:34 : New Gmail Phishing Attack Exploits Login Flow to Steal Credentials
• 13:34 : Pakistani Cybercriminals Turn Piracy Against Pirates in $4M Malware Scheme
• 13:34 : ⚡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
• 13:8 : Don’t Wait Too Long to Patch: How Organizations Can Stay Ahead of Zero-Day Exploits
• 13:8 : Multiple vtenext Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Run Remote Code
• 13:8 : New Android Spyware Masquerading as Antivirus Targets Business Executives
• 13:8 : Hackers Use AI-Generated Summaries to Deliver Ransomware Payloads
• 13:8 : Attaxion Releases Agentless Traffic Monitoring for Immediate Risk Prioritization
• 13:8 : 0-Click Zendesk Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Accounts and View All Tickets
• 13:8 : Arch Linux Confirms Week-Long DDoS Attack Disrupted its Website, Repository, and Forums
• 13:7 : Threat Actors Weaponizing Windows Scheduled Tasks to Establish Persistence Without Requiring Extra Tools
• 13:7 : Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts Nearly 140,000
• 13:7 : 89 Million Steam Accounts Compromised: Change Your Password Now
• 13:7 : Chinese Developer Jailed for Deploying Malicious Code at US Company
• 12:33 : Chip Programming Firm Data I/O Hit by Ransomware
• 12:33 : Tackling cybersecurity today: Your top challenge and strategy
• 12:33 : Why SIEM Rules Fail and How to Fix Them: Insights from 160 Million Attack Simulations
• 12:4 : Cybercriminals Exploit Cheap VPS to Launch SaaS Hijacking Attacks
• 12:4 : Kimsuky APT Exposed: GPKI Certificates, Rootkits, and Cobalt Strike Assets Uncovered
• 12:3 : Arch Linux Services Hit by Week-Long DDoS Attack
• 12:3 : Fake macOS help sites push Shamos infostealer via ClickFix technique
• 11:33 : Xero vs. QuickBooks: Which accounting platform is better?
• 11:33 : Poor Password Choices
• 11:32 : Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Now Targeting 830 Financial Apps
• 11:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 12h : 15 posts
• 11:3 : Threat Actors Exploit Windows Scheduled Tasks for Stealthy Persistence Without Additional Tools
• 11:3 : You can customize your NotebookLM Audio Overview outputs in-app now – here’s how
• 11:3 : We battery-tested top tablets from Apple, Samsung, and others in our lab: These were the winners
• 11:3 : CISA Requests Public Feedback on Updated SBOM Guidance
• 10:33 : Top EdTech Apps Delivering AI Skills
• 10:33 : Microsoft Confirms August 2025 Patch Slows Down Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10
• 10:33 : Microsoft Copilot Agent Policy Let Any Users Access AI Agents
• 10:33 : NIST Publish ‘Lightweight Cryptography’ Standard To Protect IoT Devices
• 10:33 : Critical Tableau Server Vulnerability Let Attackers Upload Malicious Files
• 10:4 : Apple ‘Discusses’ Using Google’s Gemini To Power Siri
• 10:4 : Hackers Abuse Python eval/exec Calls to Run Malicious Code
• 10:4 : Unmasking KorPlug Malware: TTPs, Control Flow, and Exposed IOCs
• 10:4 : Chinese Hacker Sentenced for Kill Switch Attack on Ohio Firm’s Global Network
• 10:4 : 45+ Windows keyboard shortcuts I use to instantly boost my productivity
• 10:4 : Changing these 6 settings on my iPad greatly extended its battery life by hours
• 10:4 : The Mysterious Shortwave Radio Station Stoking US-Russia Nuclear Fears
• 10:4 : SASE Company Netskope Files for IPO
• 10:3 : U.K. Home Office Impersonation: A Protection Playbook for Sponser-Licensed Orgs
• 10:3 : Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Govt With Weaponized Desktop Shortcuts via Phishing
• 10:3 : CISA Seeks Biden Era’s SBOM Minimum Requirements Guideline Change
• 9:33 : Meta In $10bn Deal With Google For AI Infrastructure
• 9:32 : I replaced my smart ring with Garmin’s new sleep tracker – my verdict after a week
• 9:32 : Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both flagships, and the winner is not so obvious
• 9:32 : I compared the two best Android smartwatches right now – here’s how Google wins
• 9:4 : US Government To Take 10 Percent Stake In Intel
• 9:4 : New macOS Installer Boasts Lightning-Fast Data Theft, Marketed on Dark Web
• 9:3 : These 7 household gadgets were secretly driving up my power bill – unplugging them helped
• 9:3 : You should probably clean your AirPods right now (or else this happens)
• 9:3 : The best password manager for families in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
• 9:3 : Pakistan-linked APT36 abuses Linux .desktop files to drop custom malware in new campaign
• 8:33 : Waymo Receives New York’s First Self-Driving Trial Permit
• 8:33 : Arch Linux Project Responding to Week-Long DDoS Attack
• 8:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 09h : 7 posts
• 8:3 : Nvidia ‘Tells Suppliers’ To Stop Work On H20 AI Chip
• 8:3 : Hackers Exploit SendGrid to Steal User Login Credentials in Latest Attack
• 8:3 : These 14 secret codes revealed hidden menus on my iPhone and Android
• 8:3 : Electronics manufacturer Data I/O took offline operational systems following a ransomware attack
• 8:3 : Android.Backdoor.916.origin malware targets Russian business executives
• 8:3 : New macOS Installer Promising Lightning-fast Data Exfiltration Advertised on Dark Web
• 8:3 : Happy Birthday Linux! Powering Numerous Devices Across the Globe for 34 Years
• 7:33 : DeepSeek Power-Efficient AI Tech Boosts Chinese Chip Stocks
• 7:33 : A week in security (August 18 – August 24)
• 7:33 : Malicious Go module, new Mirai botnet, Silk Typhoon exploits cloud
• 7:33 : From CVE To Cyber Attack In Minutes With AI: Cybersecurity Today
• 7:4 : UKGovernment Drops Demand for Apple iCloud Backdoor After US Pressure
• 7:4 : Grok AI Chats Appear In Public Searches
• 7:3 : NIST Releases Lightweight Cryptography Standard for IoT Security
• 7:3 : Hackers Steal Windows Secrets and Credentials Undetected by EDR Detection
• 7:3 : Happy Birthday Linux! 34 Years of Open-Source Power
• 6:33 : Microsoft Copilot Agent Policy Flaw Lets Any User Access AI Agents
• 6:33 : Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People
• 6:3 : KorPlug Malware Unmasked – TTPs, Control Flow, IOCs Exposed
• 6:3 : Hackers Leverage SendGrid in Recent Attack to Harvest Login Credentials
• 6:3 : PoC Exploit & Vulnerability Analysis Released for Apple 0-Day RCE Vulnerability
• 6:3 : Why a new AI tool could change how we test insider threat defenses
• 5:32 : Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone
• 5:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 06h : 2 posts
• 5:3 : PoC Exploit and Technical Analysis Published for Apple 0-Day RCE Vulnerability
• 5:3 : Critical Tableau Server Flaws Allows Malicious File Uploads
• 5:3 : Review: Adversarial AI Attacks, Mitigations, and Defense Strategies
• 5:3 : Kopia: Open-source encrypted backup tool for Windows, macOS, Linux
• 4:32 : Smart manufacturing demands workers with AI and cybersecurity skills
• 4:3 : New Microsoft 365 Admin Feature Let Admins Control Link Creation Policies
• 4:2 : Australian university used Wi-Fi location data to identify student protestors
• 2:32 : How a scam hunter got scammed (Lock and Code S06E17)
• 2:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 03h : 2 posts
• 2:2 : ISC Stormcast For Monday, August 25th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9584, (Mon, Aug 25th)
• 1:32 : AirPods Max in 2025? Same drawbacks, now ready for pros, and one killer feature
• 1:2 : AWS, Cloudflare, Digital Ocean, and Google helped Feds investigate alleged Rapper Bot DDoS perp
• 0:32 : Reading Location Position Value in Microsoft Word Documents, (Mon, Aug 25th)
• 23:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-25 00h : 2 posts
• 23:3 : Building a Smart Compliance Strategy in Cloud?
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