An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Chaty Pro plugin has been identified, affecting 18,000 WordPress sites This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Vulnerability in Chaty Pro Plugin Exposes 18,000 WordPress Sites
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-03-06 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 17:5 : Data Security in the Age of AI with Rob Truesdell 17:5 : Attackers Target Japanese Firms with Cobalt Strike 16:33 : Malware Infects Linux and macOS via Typosquatted Go Packages…
Data Security in the Age of AI with Rob Truesdell
Rob Truesdell discusses how enterprises must rethink data security in the age of AI. He explores why traditional security tools fall short as companies increasingly connect sensitive data with Large Language Models, and how it’s especially critical as the software…
Attackers Target Japanese Firms with Cobalt Strike
Attackers are actively exploiting an RCE flaw in Windows PHP-CGI implementations to target Japanese firms, deploying Cobalt Strike for persistence This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Attackers Target Japanese Firms with Cobalt Strike
Malware Infects Linux and macOS via Typosquatted Go Packages
Socket exposes a typosquatting campaign delivering malware to Linux and macOS systems via malicious Go packages. Discover the… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Malware Infects…
Top 7 Full Disk Encryption Software Solutions for 2025
Protect your data with the best disk encryption software for your organization. Compare the top solutions now. The post Top 7 Full Disk Encryption Software Solutions for 2025 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Armis buys Otorio for $120M to beef up cybersecurity in physical spaces
More consolidation is playing out in the security industry as platform players scoop up technology to give them deeper expertise in growing business areas. Thursday, Armis, a $4.2 billion specialist in cyber exposure management, said it would be acquiring Otorio,…
Ransomware threat mailed in letters to business owners
CEOs and business owners received personal, customized ransomware threats in a series of letters sent in the mail through USPS. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware threat mailed in letters to business owners
Attackers Targeting Japanese Firms with Cobalt Strike
Attackers are actively exploiting an RCE flaw in Windows PHP-CGI implementations to target Japanese firms, deploying Cobalt Strike for persistence This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Attackers Targeting Japanese Firms with Cobalt Strike
NHS Faces Cybersecurity Challenges Amid Windows 11 Upgrade Dilemma
The National Health Service (NHS) has long been plagued by cybersecurity controversies, with one of the most notable incidents being the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled its IT infrastructure. Fast forward to 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across…
Treasury Department hacked: Explaining how it happened
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Treasury Department hacked: Explaining how it…
Cybersecurity Requirements of Cloud Computing with Brooke Motta
RAD Security CEO Brooke Motta dives into the unique cybersecurity requirements of cloud computing environments in the wake of the company picking up an additional $14 million in funding. Brooke covers the broader industry trend toward platform-based security solutions and…
Qilin Ransomware Outfit Claims Credit for Lee Enterprises Breach
The Lee Enterprises attack that caused disruptions on February 3 has been linked to the Qilin ransomware group, which has released samples of data they claim were stolen from the enterprise. The ransomware actors have now threatened to release…
Hackers Can Attack Your Rooftop Solar Panels, With Ease
Do not set weak passwords for your solar panels Hackers are attracted to weak passwords like moths to flame. Imagine this: your password is weak enough to be hacked via brute-force attack, or already known because you haven’t reset the…
Microsoft MUSE AI: Revolutionizing Game Development with WHAM and Ethical Challenges
Microsoft has developed MUSE, a cutting-edge AI model that is set to redefine how video games are created and experienced. This advanced system leverages artificial intelligence to generate realistic gameplay elements, making it easier for developers to design and…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: March 6, 2025
CISO Amplitude | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security strategy aligned with Amplitude’s business goals and risk tolerance. Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks…
US DoJ Charges Chinese Contract Hackers, Plus Police Officers
Chinese contract hackers, as well as Chinese law enforcement and intelligence officers, have been charged by US DoJ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DoJ Charges Chinese Contract Hackers, Plus Police Officers
Crogl, armed with $30M, says it’s built an AI ‘Iron Man suit’ for security analysts
AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant that helps cybersecurity researchers analyze daily network alerts to find and fix security incidents.…
Toronto Zoo ransomware crooks snatch decades of visitor data
Akira really wasn’t horsing around with this one Toronto Zoo’s final update on its January 2024 cyberattack arrived this week, revealing that visitor data going back to 2000 had been compromised.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). The post House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
The cybersecurity ‘fog of war’: How to apply data science to cut through
One of the biggest problems cybersecurity teams face is the overwhelming uncertainty of situations as cyberattacks unfold. It’s hard to know what mitigations to work on first, which systems are most likely to risk business loss as threat rapidly moves…
The Fallacy of Arbitrary Severity Scales
Let’s assign severity where it belongs, not based on arbitrary scales but on a foundation of proof and context. Only then can we navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity with confidence and precision. The post The Fallacy of Arbitrary Severity…
Misconfigured Apache Airflow Servers Exposes Login Credentials to Hackers
A critical security oversight in widely used Apache Airflow instances has exposed credentials for platforms like AWS, Slack, PayPal, and other services, leaving organizations vulnerable to data breaches and supply chain attacks. Researchers at Intezer discovered thousands of unprotected instances…
Sitecore 0-Day Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
A newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Sitecore Experience Platform (CVE-2025-27218) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched systems. The flaw, rooted in insecure deserialization practices, affects Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) and Experience Platform (XP) versions 8.2 through 10.4…