The cybersecurity community has witnessed the rapid emergence of a novel phishing toolkit that automates the creation of “ClickFix” attack pages, enabling threat actors with minimal technical expertise to deploy sophisticated social engineering lures. Dubbed the IUAM ClickFix Generator, this…
Hackers Exploit DFIR Tool ‘Velociraptor’ in Ransomware Attacks
Security researchers at Cisco Talos have confirmed that ransomware operators are actively exploiting Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, in their attacks. This marks the first definitive link between a legitimate security tool and a ransomware…
California just put people back in control of their data
California just passed 14 new privacy and AI laws. We’re highlighting a few that give users real control over their personal data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: California just put people back in control…
SonicWall breach hits every cloud backup customer after 5% claim goes up in smoke
Affects users regardless of when their backups were created SonicWall has admitted that all customers who used its cloud backup service to store firewall configuration files were affected by a cybersecurity incident first disclosed in mid-September, walking back earlier assurances…
Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding
The cybersecurity startup will use the investment to accelerate its product development and market expansion efforts. The post Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing
We’re proud to share that Gartner has once again recognized Contrast Security as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST). The post Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing appeared first on Security…
Terraform Secrets Management Best Practices: Secret Managers and Ephemeral Resources
👉 TL;DR: Use a secrets manager and variables—never hardcode secrets. Mark outputs sensitive and store state remotely with encryption and strict access. Traditional data sources can leak to state; use Terraform 1.10 ephemeral resources to fetch/generate secrets at apply time…
Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation
Newark, United States, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation
SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious Link Distribution
Palo Alto, California, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious…
Security Experts Warn of Audio Leakage Through Gaming Mice
A startling discovery has been made in a study by researchers at UCI, which pertains to a rare side-channel risk associated with high-performance optical mice. The study found that the sensors and polling rates that enable precision can also…
Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads Starting December 16
Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, will soon begin leveraging user conversations with its AI chatbot to drive more precise targeted advertising on its platforms. Starting December 16, Meta will integrate data from interactions…
Attackers compromised ALL SonicWall firewall configuration backup files
The attackers who brute-forced their way into SonicWall’s firewall cloud backup service accessed configuration backup files of all customers who have used the service, SonicWall stated on Wednesday, following the conclusion of a Mandiant-supported investigation into the incident. Early reports…
SaaS Breaches Start with Tokens – What Security Teams Must Watch
Token theft is a leading cause of SaaS breaches. Discover why OAuth and API tokens are often overlooked and how security teams can strengthen token hygiene to prevent attacks. Most companies in 2025 rely on a whole range of software-as-a-service…
ThreatsDay Bulletin: MS Teams Hack, MFA Hijacking, $2B Crypto Heist, Apple Siri Probe & More
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Attackers now combine social engineering, AI-driven manipulation, and cloud exploitation to breach targets once considered secure. From communication platforms to connected devices, every system that enhances convenience also expands the attack surface. This…
Hackers Access SonicWall Cloud Firewall Backups, Spark Urgent Security Checks
SonicWall on Wednesday disclosed that an unauthorized party accessed firewall configuration backup files for all customers who have used the cloud backup service. “The files contain encrypted credentials and configuration data; while encryption remains in place, possession of these files…
All SonicWall Cloud Backup Users Have Firewall Configuration Files Stolen
SonicWall said that a threat actor has accessed files containing encrypted credentials and configuration data for all customers who have used its cloud backup service This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: All SonicWall Cloud Backup…
ClayRat Spyware Campaign Targets Android Users in Russia
A new ClayRat spyware campaign has been observed targeting Russian users via fake apps on Telegram and exfiltrating data This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ClayRat Spyware Campaign Targets Android Users in Russia
Researchers Warn of Security Gaps in AI Browsers
A new report from SquareX Labs highlights security weaknesses in AI browsers like Comet, revealing new cyber-risks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Warn of Security Gaps in AI Browsers
1Password says it has a solution for AI agents leaking your passwords
Agentic browsing is the next big thing in AI, at least when you ask the likes of Microsoft, Google, Opera, Perplexity and others. It is an integrated AI that performs tasks on […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-09 12h : 21 posts
21 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks 10:3 : EU Launches ‘Apply AI’ Strategy To Improve Competitiveness 10:3 : Fake Teams Installers Dropping Oyster Backdoor (aka Broomstick) 10:3 : Hackers Targeting WordPress…
GitHub Copilot Chat Flaw Leaked Data From Private Repositories
Hidden comments allowed full control over Copilot responses and leaked sensitive information and source code. The post GitHub Copilot Chat Flaw Leaked Data From Private Repositories appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Threat actors steal firewall configs, impacting all SonicWall Cloud Backup users
All SonicWall Cloud Backup users were impacted after hackers stole firewall configuration files from the MySonicWall service in early September. Threat actors stole firewall configuration backups from SonicWall’s cloud service, impacting all users of its MySonicWall cloud backup platform. In…
PoC Exploit Released For Nothing Phone Code Execution Vulnerability
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a critical vulnerability in the secure boot chain of the Nothing Phone (2a) and CMF Phone 1, potentially affecting other devices using MediaTek systems-on-a-chip (SoCs). The exploit, named Fenrir and published by…
Shuyal Stealer Attacking 19 Browsers to Steal Login Credentials
Shuyal Stealer has rapidly ascended as one of the most versatile credential theft tools observed in recent months. First detected in early August 2025, its modular architecture allows it to target an expansive range of web browsers, including Chromium-based, Gecko-based,…