The notorious North Korean threat group Kimsuky has adopted a sophisticated social engineering tactic known as “ClickFix” to deceive users into executing malicious scripts on their own systems. Originally introduced by Proofpoint researchers in April 2024, this deceptive technique tricks…
Scamnetic KnowScam 2.0 helps consumers detect every type of scam
Scamnetic releaseed KnowScam 2.0, its flagship product for scam protection and digital identity verification. KnowScam 2.0 builds on everything users already trust — now with major upgrades, including an enhanced three-point scoring system, the new Auto Scan feature for Microsoft…
Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine
Exabeam announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the AI capability designed to turn…
Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works
Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get distracted. But at the end of the day, the goal stays the…
Anthropic MCP Inspector Vulnerability Lets Hackers Run Arbitrary Code Remotely
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tool has sent shockwaves through the AI development community, exposing a critical attack vector that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on developers’ machines—simply by luring them to…
How FinTechs are turning GRC into a strategic enabler
In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Clemm, Corp GRC Lead, Group CISO, and BCO at Riverty, shares how the GRC landscape for FinTechs has matured in response to tighter regulations and global growth. He discusses the impact of frameworks…
Product showcase: Protect your data with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is a 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted flash drive with a USB-C connector. It is available in storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 512GB and holds FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. The device is OS-agnostic,…
Secretless Broker: Open-source tool connects apps securely without passwords or keys
Secretless Broker is an open-source connection broker that eliminates the need for client applications to manage secrets when accessing target services like databases, web services, SSH endpoints, or other TCP-based systems. Secretless Broker features “We created Secretless Broker to solve…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-07-02 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 3:5 : Model Context Protocol (MCP): Understanding security risks and controls
Scammers are tricking travelers into booking trips that don’t exist
Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even exist. With AI-generated photos and fake reviews, scammers are creating fake listings so convincing, people are losing money before they even pack a…
Model Context Protocol (MCP): Understanding security risks and controls
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a powerful protocol from Anthropic that defines how to connect large language models (LLMs) to external tools. It has quickly gained traction due to its ease of use and the benefits it adds in our…
Australian airline Qantas reveals data theft impacting six million customers
Frequent flyers’ info takes flight Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday revealed it fell victim to a cyberattack that saw information describing six million customers stolen.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: Australian…
Apple Confirms Some iOS 26 Features Will Not Launch in the EU
The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to ensure interoperability across its platforms, which the tech giant says compromises security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple Confirms Some iOS 26 Features Will Not…
Apple’s Surprising AI Strategy for Siri Reportedly Includes OpenAI or Anthropic
Apple is reportedly testing Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI models to replace Siri’s core AI, as executives weigh a shift away from in-house technology. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple’s Surprising AI Strategy…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-07-02 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-07-01 21:7 : Hacktivist Group Claimed Attacks Across 20+ Critical Sectors Following Iran–Israel Conflict
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. Attorney General. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE…
Rising star: Meet Dylan, MSRC’s youngest security researcher
At just 13 years old, Dylan became the youngest security researcher to collaborate with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). His journey into cybersecurity is inspiring—rooted in curiosity, resilience, and a deep desire to make a difference. Early beginnings: From…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-07-01
156 posts were published in the last hour 21:7 : Hacktivist Group Claimed Attacks Across 20+ Critical Sectors Following Iran–Israel Conflict 20:32 : A sophisticated cyberattack hit the International Criminal Court 20:32 : Microsoft admits to Intune forgetfulness 20:32 :…
U.S. Target North Korean IT Worker Scams with Raids, Indictments
The DOJ announced a far-reaching operation that aimed to knock out a substantial number of North Korean IT worker scams that have victimized more than 100 U.S. companies that unwittingly hired North Korean operatives as remote workers, who then stole…
Hacktivist Group Claimed Attacks Across 20+ Critical Sectors Following Iran–Israel Conflict
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered an unprecedented surge in hacktivist cyber operations, with over 80 distinct groups launching coordinated attacks across 18 critical infrastructure sectors. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities in June…
A sophisticated cyberattack hit the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is probing a sophisticated cyberattack that was discovered and contained last week. On June 30, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it was hit by a sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. The organization confirmed…
Microsoft admits to Intune forgetfulness
Customizations not saved with security baseline policy update Microsoft Intune administrators may face a few days of stress after Redmond acknowledged a problem with security baseline customizations.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Critical Vulnerability in Anthropic’s MCP Exposes Developer Machines to Remote Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical security vulnerability in artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector project that could result in remote code execution (RCE) and allow an attacker to gain complete access to the hosts. The…
Remote access to AWS: A guide for hybrid workforces
Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers can enable secure remote access to their cloud resources, supporting business operations with both speed and agility. As organizations embrace flexible work environments, employees can safely connect to AWS resources from various locations using different…
A Keycloak Example: Building My First MCP Server Tools With Quarkus
Recently, I explored how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is gaining traction in the Java ecosystem, with frameworks like Spring AI, Quarkus, and LangChain4j starting to adopt it for integrating language models via standardized interfaces. It was also time to…
Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks – here’s how
The new Wireless Account Lock prevents someone from moving your phone number to a different device. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM…
Snake Keyloggers Abuse Java Utilities to Evade Security Tools
A sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging the Snake Keylogger malware has emerged, exploiting legitimate Java debugging utilities to bypass security mechanisms and target organizations worldwide. The Russian-originated .NET malware, distributed through a Malware as a Service (MaaS) model, represents a significant…