New AI model drives Project Glasswing, a effort to secure critical software before advanced capabilities fall into the wrong hands. The post Anthropic Unveils ‘Claude Mythos’ – A Cybersecurity Breakthrough That Could Also Supercharge Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Cybercrime losses break the $20 billion mark
Online crime continues to generate rising financial losses, with totals reaching $20.877 billion in 2025. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report shows a 26% increase in total reported losses from the previous year. (Source: FBI) More than one…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-07 21h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : A Little Bit Pivoting: What Web Shells are Attackers Looking for?, (Tue, Apr 7th) 18:34 : Building AI defenses at scale: Before the threats emerge 18:10 : Hackers Pose as…
A Little Bit Pivoting: What Web Shells are Attackers Looking for?, (Tue, Apr 7th)
Webshells remain a popular method for attackers to maintain persistence on a compromised web server. Many “arbitrary file write” and “remote code execution” vulnerabilities are used to drop small files on systems for later execution of additional payloads. The names…
Building AI defenses at scale: Before the threats emerge
At AWS, we’ve spent decades developing processes and tools that enable us to defend millions of customers simultaneously, wherever they operate around the world. Every day, our security and threat intelligence teams are doing work with AI and automation that…
Hackers Pose as Non-Profit Developers to Deploy Monero Mining Malware
REF1695 hackers spread Monero mining malware via fake non-profit installers, using stealth tactics to evade detection and hijack systems for profit. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article:…
NomShub Vulnerability Chain Exposes Hidden Risks in AI Coding Tools
NomShub shows how attackers can exploit AI coding tools to turn routine actions into full system compromise. The post NomShub Vulnerability Chain Exposes Hidden Risks in AI Coding Tools appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI…
Russian Hackers Exploiting Home and Small-office Routers in Massive DNS hijacking Attack
A large-scale campaign by Forest Blizzard, a Russian military-linked threat actor, targeting home and small-office routers to hijack DNS traffic and intercept encrypted communications with over 200 organizations and 5,000 consumer devices already compromised. Forest Blizzard (also tracked as APT28…
Hackers Use ClickFix Lure to Drop Node.js-Based Windows RAT With Tor-Powered C2
A fresh wave of cyberattacks is targeting Windows users through a deceptive social engineering technique called ClickFix. Attackers use a fake browser verification page to trick users into running a hidden command that quietly drops a Node.js-based Remote Access Trojan…
US cybercrime losses pass $20B for first time as AI boosts online fraud
Bots are now firmly in the toolbox, helping crooks scale old scams Crims are taking advantage of AI to sharpen old scams. The FBI reported Monday that cybercrime losses hit a record $20.87 billion in 2025, with help from bots.……
Russian State-Linked APT28 Exploits SOHO Routers in Global DNS Hijacking Campaign
The Russia-linked threat actor known as APT28 (aka Forest Blizzard) has been linked to a new campaign that has compromised insecure MikroTik and TP-Link routers and modified their settings to turn them into malicious infrastructure under their control as part of…
CISA’s vulnerability scans, field support on chopping block in Trump budget
The president is proposing to shrink the agency by nearly 900 positions. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: CISA’s vulnerability scans, field support on chopping block in Trump budget
New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data
The FBI is warning Americans about data security risks tied to foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those linked to China. The post New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Identity security at RSAC 2026: The new enterprise dynamics
<p>As I was hanging out with more than 40,000 of my closest cybersecurity friends at RSAC Conference 2026 — CISOs, practitioners and vendor leaders — I learned the dominant theme was widespread adoption of AI agents. This has a variety…
Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens
Hackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence units are using known flaws in older Internet routers to mass harvest authentication tokens from Microsoft Office users, security experts warned today. The spying campaign allowed state-backed Russian hackers to quietly siphon authentication tokens…
Cybersecurity in the Age of Instant Software
AI is rapidly changing how software is written, deployed, and used. Trends point to a future where AIs can write custom software quickly and easily: “instant software.” Taken to an extreme, it might become easier for a user to have…
Russia’s Fancy Bear still attacking routers to boost fake sites, NCSC warns
200 orgs and 5,000 devices compromised so far in Vlad’s latest intelligence grab, Microsoft reckons The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a fresh warning about Russia’s ongoing targeting of routers to steal passwords and other secrets.… This…
Minimus Appoints Tech Dealmaker Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth
This article was provided by TechnologyWire and does not represent the editorial content of eSecurity Planet. The post Minimus Appoints Tech Dealmaker Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords
Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Russian…
Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding
The startup has created a layered security solution aiming to secure AI agents throughout their entire lifecycle. The post Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed
The cybersecurity response to AI-enabled nation-state threats cannot be incremental. It must be architectural. The post The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 and ICONICS Suite products
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a local attacker to disclose SQL Server credentials used by the affected products and use them to disclose, tamper with, or destroy data, or to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition…
Russian hackers hijack internet traffic using vulnerable routers
The Russian state cyber group APT28 has been compromising routers to hijack web traffic and spy on victims, the UK’s The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. Attackers are exploiting vulnerable routers to alter DHCP and DNS settings, redirecting…