NCC Group detailed a VMware Workstation guest-to-host escape achievable from a compromised VM via a logic flaw in virtual device handling that permits memory corruption and controlled code execution on the host process. The write-up shows a practical exploitation path…
Microsoft Defender Bug Sparks Numerous False BIOS Security Alerts
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users, particularly those with Dell devices, are experiencing a widespread issue with false Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) security alerts due to a critical software bug. The problem, which surfaced on October 2, 2025, has prompted Microsoft…
HomeRefill – 187,457 breached accounts
In April 2020, now defunct Brazilian e-commerce platform HomeRefill suffered a data breach that was later redistributed as part of a larger corpus of data. The data included 187k unique email addresses along with names, phone numbers, dates of birth…
Red Hat Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Claim to Steal 570GB of Private GitHub Repositories
Red Hat, the world’s leading enterprise open-source software provider, has officially confirmed a significant security incident involving unauthorized access to its internal GitLab instance used by the Red Hat Consulting team. This confirmation comes after the threat actor group known…
Passkeys rise, but scams still hit hard in 2025
Americans are dealing with a growing wave of digital scams, and many are losing money in the process. According to the fourth annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of U.S. adults have been targeted by cyberattacks or scams, and…
4 ways to use time to level up your security monitoring
SIEMs excel at correlating events and firing alerts, but their ingest pipelines can get overwhelmed when scaled. And because most SIEMs rely on general-purpose log storage platforms, even with lower-cost archive tiers, long-term retention at full fidelity remains expensive, forcing…
Over 40% of schools have already experienced AI-related cyber incidents
Keeper Security, the provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords and passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, today released a new research report named AI in Schools: Balancing Adoption with Risk. The study reveals…
Apple strengthens storage flexibility with new disk image formats
Apple’s release of macOS 26 Tahoe introduced a new disk image format and updated an older one, both of which are drawing attention from system testers and forensic examiners. Apple Sparse Image Format (ASIF) The Apple Sparse Image Format (ASIF)…
Cybersecurity Today: Red Hat Breach, CLOP Targets Oracle, and CISA Cuts Critical Support
Cybersecurity Today: Red Hat Breach, CLOP Targets Oracle, and CISA Cuts Critical Support In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a recent breach of Red Hat’s consulting GitLab server, highlighting concerns over exposed network maps and tokens.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-03 06h : 1 posts
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New Obex Tools Blocks Runtime Loading of EDR Dynamic Libraries
Obex, a newly released proof-of-concept utility by security researcher dis0rder0x00, demonstrates a simple but effective user-mode method to stop unwanted security and monitoring modules from loading into Windows processes. The tool launches a target process under debugger control and enforces…
AI hype hits a wall when the data doesn’t deliver
Companies are pouring money into AI for IT operations, but most projects are still far from maturity. A global survey of 1,200 business leaders, IT leaders, and technical specialists found that while spending and confidence are rising, only 12% of…
New infosec products of the week: October 3, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Acronis, Legit Security, NowSecure, Siemens, and Telus. NowSecure Privacy helps organizations protect mobile apps from data leaks NowSecure announced the release of NowSecure Privacy, a…
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Bug Triggers Numerous False BIOS Alerts
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is currently experiencing a bug that generates false positive alerts concerning out-of-date Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) versions, primarily affecting Dell devices. The issue, tracked by Microsoft under the reference ID DZ1163521, is causing security teams to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-03 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 1:2 : Freedom to Choose: Flexible Secret Scanning Solutions
ISC Stormcast For Friday, October 3rd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9640, (Fri, Oct 3rd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Friday, October 3rd, 2025…
Latest Pilot Jobs – 118,864 breached accounts
In August 2022, the Latest Pilot Jobs website suffered a data breach that later appeared on a popular hacking forum before being redistributed as part of a larger corpus of data. The data included 119k unique email addresses along with…
Freedom to Choose: Flexible Secret Scanning Solutions
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial for Cloud Security? How do non-human identities (NHIs) play a pivotal role? Machine identities, often called NHIs, are increasingly fundamental to securing cloud environments, and their management directly impacts an organization’s cybersecurity posture. Central to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-03 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-02 22:2 : Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle 21:32 : Renault UK Customer Records Stolen in Third-Party Breach 21:32…
Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group
After breaching the security of Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a well-known group of hackers is actively trying to extort execs for millions of dollars. The post Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-02
127 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : Renault UK Customer Records Stolen in Third-Party Breach 21:32 : Top 10 Best Brand Protection Solutions for Enterprises in 2025 21:2 : Hacker Stole Sensitive Data From FEMA, Border Patrol:…
Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared…
Renault UK Customer Records Stolen in Third-Party Breach
Renault UK warns customers of a third-party data breach exposing personal details, stressing vigilance against fraud and confirming no bank data lost. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the…
Top 10 Best Brand Protection Solutions for Enterprises in 2025
Brand protection solutions are essential for enterprises in 2025 as digital commerce continues to grow and online threats evolve more rapidly than ever. With the surge in counterfeit products, trademark infringements, phishing attacks, and reputation risks, enterprises must safeguard their…