Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as…
Hackers Actively Compromising Databases Using Legitimate Commands
A sophisticated new breed of ransomware attacks is leveraging legitimate database commands to compromise organizations worldwide, bypassing traditional security measures through “malware-less” operations. Unlike conventional ransomware that encrypts files using malicious binaries, threat actors are exploiting exposed database services by…
Mustang Panda Using New DLL Side-Loading Technique to Deliver Malware
In recent weeks, cybersecurity analysts have observed a resurgence of the Mustang Panda threat actor deploying a novel DLL side-loading approach to deliver malicious payloads. Emerging in June 2025, this campaign leverages politically themed lures targeting Tibetan advocacy groups. Victims…
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Launched a New Leak Site to Release Data Stolen from Salesforce Instances
The notorious cybercriminal collective known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has escalated their extortion campaign by launching a dedicated leak site to threaten organizations with the exposure of stolen Salesforce data. This supergroup, comprised of established threat actors including ShinyHunters, Scattered…
OpenAI Blocks Global Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
OpenAI halts hackers from Russia, North Korea, and China exploiting ChatGPT for malware and phishing attacks. The post OpenAI Blocks Global Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
How to configure and verify ACM certificates with trust stores
In this post, we show how to configure customer trust stores to work with public certificates issued through AWS Certificate Manager (ACM). Organizations can encounter challenges when configuring trust stores for ACM certificates and incorrect trust store configuration can lead…
Critical Redis Flaw Could Compromise Most Cloud Environments
A Redis flaw, CVE-2025-49844, exposes 75% of cloud systems to remote code execution, data theft, and full system compromise. The post Critical Redis Flaw Could Compromise Most Cloud Environments appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
Exposure Management Beyond The Endpoint
Relying on an endpoint-centric approach to exposure management can leave you with blind spots that increase risk. You need to see your environment like an attacker does. Key takeaways: Long remediation cycles and difficulty prioritizing risk are significant challenges for…
The First Malicious MCP Server is a Warning Shot for AI Cybersecurity
The first malicious Model Context Protocol (MCP) server has been discovered and we should all be worried how this is foreshadowing AI cybersecurity risks! Cybersecurity researchers at Koi Security detected malicious code within an MCP server that connects AI…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-08 21h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 19:2 : Modernizing Federal DevSecOps for CMMC and Beyond 18:32 : Rethinking AI Data Security: A Buyer’s Guide for CISOs 18:32 : Chinese Hackers Weaponized Nezha Tool to Execute Commands on Web…
DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin, a new triad aims to dominate the ransomware landscape
DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin formed a ransomware alliance to boost attack effectiveness, marking a major shift in the cyber threat landscape. Ransomware groups DragonForce, LockBit, and Qilin formed a strategic alliance to enhance their attack capabilities, signaling an evolving cyber…
Modernizing Federal DevSecOps for CMMC and Beyond
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 marks a clear shift from box-checking to modernization. Compliance is, of course, important. However, this evolution highlights the need to revise our approach to how software is developed, governed, and delivered across federal…
Rethinking AI Data Security: A Buyer’s Guide for CISOs
Generative AI has gone from a novelty to a foundation of organization efficiency in just a few short years. From copilots embedded in office suites to dedicated large language model (LLM) platforms, personnel now rely on these platforms to code,…
Chinese Hackers Weaponized Nezha Tool to Execute Commands on Web Server
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign, active since August 2025, where a China-nexus threat actor has been weaponizing a legitimate server operations tool called Nezha to execute commands and deploy malware on compromised web servers. This campaign, uncovered by Huntress, represents the…
3 Steps to Beat Burnout in Your SOC and Solve Cyber Incidents Faster
Security teams are constantly on the move. Alerts never stop coming in, workloads keep piling up, and the pressure to react fast can wear anyone down. Add long investigations and a maze of tools on top of that, and burnout…
Top 10 Best Supply Chain Intelligence Security Companies in 2025
In 2025, securing global supply chains is one of the top priorities for enterprises seeking business continuity, data integrity, and resilience against threats. As cyber risks, fraud, and disruption increase across physical and digital networks, leaders must adopt robust intelligence…
AI Adoption Surges Faster Than Cybersecurity Awareness, Study Reveals
A recent study has revealed that the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini is far outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks associated with them. The research, conducted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA)…
Should I use managed login or create a custom UI in Amazon Cognito?
October 8, 2025: This blog post has been updated to include the Amazon Cognito managed login experience. The managed login experience has an updated look, additional features, and enhanced customization options. September 8, 2023: It’s important to know that if…
Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown
From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump’s deportation machine. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation…
Take this rob and shove it! Salesforce issues stern retort to ransomware extort
CRM giant ‘will not engage, negotiate with, or pay’ the scumbags Salesforce won’t pay a ransom demand to criminals who claim to have stolen nearly 1 billion customer records and are threatening to leak the data if the CRM giant…
Hackers Exploit WordPress Sites to Power Next-Gen ClickFix Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a nefarious campaign targeting WordPress sites to make malicious JavaScript injections that are designed to redirect users to sketchy sites. “Site visitors get injected content that was drive-by malware like fake Cloudflare verification,” Sucuri…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-08 18h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : A Guide to International Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards 16:2 : Akamai Named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for WAAP Six Years in a Row 16:2 : Chinese Hackers Weaponize Open-Source…
Top 10 Best Fraud Prevention Companies in 2025
Fraud prevention has become one of the most important priorities for enterprises, financial institutions, and digital-first businesses in 2025. With rising cyber threats, account takeovers, synthetic identities, financial crimes, phishing, and social engineering attacks, the need for advanced fraud detection…
AI Takes Center Stage at DataTribe’s Cyber Innovation Day
From defending AI agents to teaching robots to move safely, finalists at this year’s DataTribe Challenge are charting the next frontier in cybersecurity innovation. The post AI Takes Center Stage at DataTribe’s Cyber Innovation Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…