You’ve probably heard of vampire devices, but you may be surprised to hear just how many of the ones in your home fit the bill. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Unplugging these 7…
Why I still recommend this $180 Bluetooth speaker even a year after its release
The Fender Rockster Cross is a seriously powerful Bluetooth speaker that can fill big rooms with amazing sound. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Why I still recommend this $180 Bluetooth speaker even a…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 09h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 7:2 : 10 Best Dark Web Monitoring Tools in 2025
Week in review: Food sector cybersecurity risks, cyber threats to space infrastructure
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Review: LLM Engineer’s Handbook For all the excitement around LLMs, practical, engineering-focused guidance remains surprisingly hard to find. LLM Engineer’s Handbook aims to fill that…
10 Best Dark Web Monitoring Tools in 2025
Choosing the right dark web monitoring tool is a critical decision for both individuals and organizations seeking to protect their digital assets and identity. With the dark web serving as a hub for illegal data trading, from leaked credentials to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities?
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities?
Just How Safe are Your Machine Identities? Ever wondered just how secure your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are where data breaches are increasingly common? This question should be at the forefront of your mind. Why the Focus on NHIs? NHIs form…
New Linux backdoor Plague bypasses auth via malicious PAM module
A stealthy Linux backdoor named Plague, hidden as a malicious PAM module, allows attackers to bypass auth and maintain persistent SSH access. Nextron Systems researchers discovered a new stealthy Linux backdoor called Plague, hidden as a malicious PAM (Pluggable Authentication…
China Presses Nvidia Over Alleged Backdoors in H20 Chips Amid Tech Tensions
China questioned Nvidia over suspected backdoors in its H20 chips, adding to rising tensions in the tech fight between the U.S. and Beijing. China’s internet watchdog has summoned Nvidia over concerns that its H20 AI chips may contain hidden backdoors.…
BSidesSF 2025: Mapping The SaaS Attack Surface
Creator/Author/Presenter: Jaime Blasco Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators/Authors/Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-02 21h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 18:32 : AI-supported Cursor IDE Falls Victim to Prompt Injection Attacks
New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest…
AI-supported Cursor IDE Falls Victim to Prompt Injection Attacks
Experts have found a bug called CurXecute that is present in all variants of the AI-supported code editor Cursor and can be compromised to run remote code execution (RCE), along with developer privileges. About the bug The security bug is…
Misconfigured Firewalls Plague Enterprises, Exposing Critical Security Gaps
In a troubling revelation for enterprise cybersecurity, a new report from FireMon has found that 60% of corporate firewalls fail critical compliance checks right out of the gate, raising alarms over the state of firewall governance in modern organisations. An…
CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign
Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed at…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-02 18h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 16:3 : FBI Warns Chrome Users Against Unofficial Updates Downloading 15:33 : Ransomware Defence Begins with Fundamentals Not AI 15:32 : Singapore Companies Struggle to Recover from Ransomware Despite Paying Hackers
FBI Issues Urgent Warning: Millions of Android Devices Compromised by Malware Operation
A dangerous malware campaign known as BadBox 2.0 has infected more than 10 million Android-powered devices, according to a recent alert from the FBI and major cybersecurity researchers. Users are being advised to immediately disconnect any suspicious smart devices…
Luxembourg Probes Cyberattack Behind Telecom Outage, Cites “Exceptionally Sophisticated” Assault
The Luxembourg government has launched a formal investigation into a major nationwide telecom outage that occurred on July 23, following what officials say was a deliberate cyberattack. The disruption, which lasted over three hours, knocked out the country’s 4G…
FBI Warns Chrome Users Against Unofficial Updates Downloading
If you use Windows, Chrome is likely to be the default browser. Despite Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to lure users to the Edge and the rising threat of AI browsers, Google’s browser remains dominant. However, Chrome is a victim of…
Ransomware Defence Begins with Fundamentals Not AI
The era of rapid technological advancements has made it clear that artificial intelligence isn’t only influencing cybersecurity, it is fundamentally redefining its boundaries and capabilities as well. The transformation was evident at the RSA Conference in San Francisco in…
Singapore Companies Struggle to Recover from Ransomware Despite Paying Hackers
Many businesses in Singapore continue to face prolonged and expensive recovery periods after ransomware attacks, even when they choose to pay the ransom. A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that 50% of local organizations affected by ransomware…
New ‘Plague’ PAM Backdoor Exposes Critical Linux Systems to Silent Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed Plague that has managed to evade detection for a year. “The implant is built as a malicious PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module), enabling attackers to silently bypass system authentication and gain…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-02 15h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 12:32 : US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
OT Security: Guide For Critical Infrastructure
Operational Technology (OT) security encompasses a set of practices and procedures aimed at protecting cyber-physical systems and industrial control systems (ICS) from cyber threats and exploitation. ICS are essential OT components widely used across industries to automate and manage production…