Every day, online merchants lose thousands of dollars to a growing challenge: chargeback abuse. What started as consumer protection has become a favorite tactic for fraudsters. The numbers are stark: each chargeback costs merchants nearly $200 in combined expenses, according…
Standards for a Machine‑First Future: SPICE, WIMSE, and SCITT
Discover how SPICE, WIMSE, and SCITT are redefining workload identity, digital trust, and software supply chain integrity in modern machine-first environments. The post Standards for a Machine‑First Future: SPICE, WIMSE, and SCITT appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Scripting Outside the Box: API Client Security Risks (2/2)
Continuing on API client security, we cover more sandbox bypasses, this time in Bruno and Hoppscotch, as well as JavaScript sandboxing best practices. The post Scripting Outside the Box: API Client Security Risks (2/2) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
100+ Fake Chrome Extensions Found Hijacking Sessions, Stealing Credentials, Injecting Ads
An unknown threat actor has been attributed to creating several malicious Chrome Browser extensions since February 2024 that masquerade as seemingly benign utilities but incorporate covert functionality to exfiltrate data, receive commands, and execute arbitrary code. “The actor creates websites…
The End of VPNs — Part 2: Beyond the Buzz of Zero Trust
[Part 2 of 2 – Based on an interview with Zscaler CSO Deepen Desai] By Holger Schulze, Cybersecurity Insiders “Zero Trust isn’t a feature,” Deepen Desai told me during our RSA Conference interview. “It’s an architectural decision to stop trusting…
Hazy Hawk Attack Spotted Targeting Abandoned Cloud Assets Since 2023
Infoblox reveals Hazy Hawk, a new threat exploiting abandoned cloud resources (S3, Azure) and DNS gaps since Dec… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Hazy Hawk…
More_Eggs Malware Uses Job Application Emails to Distribute Malicious Payloads
The More_Eggs malware, operated by the financially motivated Venom Spider group (also known as Golden Chickens), continues to exploit human trust through meticulously crafted social engineering. Sold as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) to notorious threat actors like FIN6 and Cobalt Group,…
Kimsuky APT Group Deploys PowerShell Payloads to Deliver XWorm RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign orchestrated by the notorious Kimsuky Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, deploying intricately crafted PowerShell payloads to deliver the XWorm Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This operation showcases the group’s advanced tactics, leveraging encoded…
A security key for every employee? YubiKey-as-a-Service goes global
Yubico’s roaming authenticators can now be provisioned and delivered in 175 countries. Here’s what the service offers. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: A security key for every employee? YubiKey-as-a-Service…
GitHub Copilot’s New AI Coding Agent Saves Developers Time – And Requires Their Oversight
GitHub has launched a powerful AI coding agent in Copilot that writes code, fixes bugs, and opens pull requests. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: GitHub Copilot’s New AI Coding Agent Saves Developers…
Android Security Guide – Safeguarding Against Malware in 2025
In 2025, Android users will face an increasingly sophisticated malware landscape, with evolving threats that leverage artificial intelligence, advanced evasion techniques, and new attack vectors. Despite efforts to bolster security, research indicates that malware continues to pose significant risks to…
Serviceaide Cyber Attack Exposes 480,000 Catholic Health Patients’ Data
Serviceaide, Inc. announced a significant data security breach affecting approximately 480,000 Catholic Health patients. The incident, which occurred due to an improperly secured Elasticsearch database, exposed sensitive patient information for nearly seven weeks between September and November 2024. Though no…
5 Ways to Connect IOCs to Real-World Threats for SOC Teams
When it comes to cyber threats, data alone isn’t enough. Security Operations Center (SOC) teams are flooded with indicators of compromise (IOCs), but without context, these signals often fall short of driving meaningful action. Data only makes a difference when…
CISA Adds MDaemon Email Server XSS Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Following Exploitation
CISA has recently expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog to include a significant security flaw affecting the MDaemon Email Server, tracked as CVE-2024-11182. This vulnerability, categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as…
VMware ESXi & vCenter Vulnerability Let Attackers Run Arbitrary Commands
Broadcom’s VMware division has disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in its virtualization products, including a high-severity flaw that could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. Today’s security advisory addresses four distinct vulnerabilities affecting multiple VMware products with…
Debt Collector Data Breach Affects 200,000 Harbin Clinic Patients
A data breach at Nationwide Recovery Services compromised data of 200,000 Harbin Clinic patients This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Debt Collector Data Breach Affects 200,000 Harbin Clinic Patients
RedisRaider Campaign Targets Linux Servers by Exploiting Misconfigured Redis Instances
Datadog Security Research has uncovered a formidable new cryptojacking campaign dubbed “RedisRaider,” specifically targeting Linux servers with publicly accessible Redis instances. This sophisticated Linux worm employs aggressive propagation techniques and advanced obfuscation to exploit vulnerabilities in misconfigured Redis servers, deploying…
Russian APT Groups Intensify Attacks in Europe with Zero-Day Exploits and Wipers
Researchers at ESET observed strengthened cyber-offensive activity from Russian groups, especially against Ukrainian and European entities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian APT Groups Intensify Attacks in Europe with Zero-Day Exploits and Wipers
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-20 15h : 21 posts
21 posts were published in the last hour 12:33 : Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 22,000 Websites at Risk of Cyber Attacks 12:33 : Threat Actors Deploy Bumblebee Malware via Poisoned Bing SEO Results 12:33 : Cloud Security and…
Researchers Scanning the Internet, (Tue, May 20th)
We have been using our data to identify researchers scanning the internet for a few years. Currently, we are tracking 36 groups performing such scans, and our data feed of the IP addresses used contains around 33k addresses [1]. …
Regeneron to Buy 23andMe for $256M Amid Growing Data Privacy Concerns
Biotechnology giant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has emerged as the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction for genetic testing pioneer 23andMe, offering $256 million for the majority of the company’s assets. Announced Monday, the deal would transfer 23andMe’s consumer genomics business and…
Hackers Abuse TikTok and Instagram APIs to Verify Stolen Account Credentials
Cybercriminals are leveraging the Python Package Index (PyPI) to distribute malicious tools designed to exploit TikTok and Instagram APIs for verifying stolen account credentials. Security researchers at Socket have identified three such packages checker-SaGaF, steinlurks, and sinnercore that automate the…
iPhone Security 101 – Protecting Your Device from Phishing Scams
In an age where smartphones contain our most sensitive information, phishing attacks targeting iPhone users have surged dramatically. According to recent reports, phishing messages have increased by 202% in the second half of 2024, with credential-based phishing attacks skyrocketing by…
Microsoft to Integrate AI With Windows 11 File Explorer
Microsoft is introducing artificial intelligence capabilities directly into Windows 11’s File Explorer, allowing users to manipulate files without opening dedicated applications. Announced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (KB5058488) released to the Dev Channel on May 19, 2025, this…