The authorities arrested GoogleXcoder, the alleged administrator of GXC Team, which offered phishing kits and Android malware. The post Spanish Authorities Dismantle ‘GXC Team’ Crime-as-a-Service Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Google, Mandiant expose malware and zero-day behind Oracle EBS extortion
Google and Mandiant link Oracle EBS extortion emails to known July-patched flaws and a likely zero-day, CVE-2025-61882. Google Threat Intelligence and Mandiant analyzed the Oracle E-Business Suite extortion campaign, revealing the use of malware. Attackers exploited July-patched EBS flaws and…
Is America Behind the Ball When It Comes to AI Regulation?
As the U.S. debates AI regulation, Europe and China forge ahead. Explore global philosophies shaping how governments define and control artificial intelligence. The post Is America Behind the Ball When It Comes to AI Regulation? appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Apple Bug Bounty Payouts Can Now Top $5m
Apple has doubled its top bug bounty reward to $2m but with bonuses it could reach $5m This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Apple Bug Bounty Payouts Can Now Top $5m
Happy DOM Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution Affecting 2.7 Million Users
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Happy DOM, a popular JavaScript library used for server-side rendering and testing frameworks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-61927, enables attackers to escape the virtual machine context and execute arbitrary code on affected systems,…
Microsoft Finally Resolves Persistent Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut Down’ Glitch
Microsoft has successfully addressed one of Windows 11’s most frustrating issues with its latest preview builds, finally fixing the notorious “update and shut down” glitch that has plagued users since the operating system’s 2021 launch. This persistent bug tricked countless…
Extortion Group Leaks Millions of Records From Salesforce Hacks
The data allegedly pertains to Albertsons, Engie Resources, Fujifilm, GAP, Qantas, and Vietnam Airlines. The post Extortion Group Leaks Millions of Records From Salesforce Hacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
The SharePoint Blind Spot: How Legacy IGA Failed to Stop Volt Typhoon
Identity, not endpoints, is today’s attack surface. Learn why SharePoint and AI assistants like Copilot expose hidden risks legacy IGA can’t control. The post The SharePoint Blind Spot: How Legacy IGA Failed to Stop Volt Typhoon appeared first on Security…
Security Misconfigurations: The Future Disaster That’s Staring You in the Face
Misconfigurations—not hackers—cause many cyber breaches. Learn how IP restrictions, VPNs, and new AI protocols like MCP can expose hidden security gaps. The post Security Misconfigurations: The Future Disaster That’s Staring You in the Face appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
FBI and French Police Shutter BreachForums Domain Again
The infamous BreachForums site has been taken offline again to disrupt Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI and French Police Shutter BreachForums Domain Again
EU Opens Probe Into Online Platforms Over Child Protections
European Commission investigates Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store, Google Play over age-verification systems, other child protections This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Opens Probe Into Online Platforms Over Child Protections
Stealit Malware spreads via fake game & VPN installers on Mediafire and Discord
Stealit malware abuses Node.js SEA and Electron to spread via fake game and VPN installers shared on Mediafire and Discord. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers spotted Stealit malware campaign abusing Node.js Single Executable Application (SEA) and sometimes Electron to spread via…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-13 09h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 7:2 : Google May Be Forced To Make Search Changes In UK 7:2 : Hackers Claim Massive Salesforce Breach: 1 Billion Records Stolen 7:2 : Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation…
Professors Accuse Apple Of AI Copyright Infringement
Proposed class action from two New York City neuroscientists is latest to target tech companies raking in billions from AI offerings This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Professors Accuse Apple Of AI Copyright Infringement
A week in security (October 6 – October 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 6 to October 12 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 6 – October 12)
Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that delivers the Astaroth banking trojan that employs GitHub as a backbone for its operations to stay resilient in the face of infrastructure takedowns. “Instead of relying solely on traditional command-and-control…
China Rare Earth Restrictions Target Advanced Chips
New export controls specifically target manufacture of advanced semiconductors and memory chips, as trade war heats up This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Rare Earth Restrictions Target Advanced Chips
WhatsApp Worm Targets Users with Banking Malware, Steals Login Information
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new campaign targeting WhatsApp users in Brazil with self-propagating malware designed to steal banking credentials and cryptocurrency exchange login information. The attack, first detected on September 29, 2025, represents a dangerous evolution in social…
Velociraptor pushes LockBit, Spain dismantles crime group, SonicWall SSL VPN breach
Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What’s your 2 AM security worry? Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?” Or “Are my vendors secure?” ….or the really scary one: “how do I get…
Google May Be Forced To Make Search Changes In UK
UK competition regulator officially designates Google Search as having ‘strategic market status’ in move that could bring changes This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google May Be Forced To Make Search Changes In UK
Hackers Claim Massive Salesforce Breach: 1 Billion Records Stolen
A new cybercriminal conglomerate known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has emerged as a significant threat to global organizations, claiming responsibility for massive data breaches targeting Salesforce customer tenants. The group, also referred to as SP1D3R HUNTERS or SLSH, has reportedly…
Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation GoogleXcoder
Spanish law enforcement recently dismantled an advanced AI-driven phishing network and arrested the mastermind developer known as “GoogleXcoder.” This operation marks a significant victory in the fight against banking credential theft in Spain. Cybercriminals Target Banks and Government Agencies Since…
Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works
In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy, even when resources are tight. He explains how focusing on areas like vulnerability management and network segmentation can make the biggest…
Astaroth Banking Malware Exploits GitHub for Hosting Configuration Files
McAfee’s Threat Research team recently uncovered a sophisticated new Astaroth campaign that represents a significant evolution in malware infrastructure tactics. This latest variant has abandoned traditional command-and-control (C2) server dependencies in favor of leveraging GitHub repositories to host critical malware…