GPT-5 is here, and Microsoft is integrating it into everything from chatbots to developer tools. Here’s what’s new, what works, and what to expect. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Microsoft rolls out GPT-5…
Inside Microsoft’s Real-Time War Against Cybersecurity Threats
At Black Hat 2025, Microsoft revealed how its security teams work in real time to outpace hackers and stop attacks before they escalate. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Inside Microsoft’s Real-Time War…
17 iOS settings I changed to instantly improve my iPhone battery life
Struggling to make your iPhone last all day? Don’t rush to upgrade or replace the battery just yet. Try changing these iOS settings first to avoid that dreaded 1%. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original…
CMMC Final Rule: Clear Steps for DoD Contractors
Key Takeaways Understanding the CMMC Final Rule: Why It Matters Now For years, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been discussed as a future requirement for defense contractors. But until recently, it served as a framework under development, not…
Black Hat 2025: Why your AI tools are becoming the next insider threat
Black Hat 2025 delivered performance metrics from beta programs and agentic AI deployments, proving results are being delivered over hype. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Black Hat 2025: Why your AI…
Leak Reveals the Workaday Lives of North Korean IT Scammers
Spreadsheets, Slack messages, and files linked to an alleged group of North Korean IT workers expose their meticulous job-planning and targeting—and the constant surveillance they’re under. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Leak Reveals…
Hackers Weaponizing SVG Files With Malicious Embedded JavaScript to Execute Malware on Windows Systems
Cybercriminals have begun exploiting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files as sophisticated attack vectors, transforming seemingly harmless image files into potent phishing weapons capable of executing malicious JavaScript on Windows systems. This emerging threat leverages the XML-based structure of SVG files…
Why blow up satellites when you can just hack them?
A pair of German researchers showed how easy it is Black Hat Four countries have now tested anti-satellite missiles (the US, China, Russia, and India), but it’s much easier and cheaper just to hack them.… This article has been indexed…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-08 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-07 21:33 : Former New York Times Cyber Reporter Issues Chilling Warning at Black Hat 21:33 : WhatsApp Developers Under Attack From Weaponized npm Packages…
Grab the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark on sale and get a free smart monitor – here’s how
Right now, you can save $1,200 on the Odyssey Ark monitor at Samsung, plus a free 32-inch M50D smart monitor and two years of Samsung Care+ for just $1. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original…
6.8M WhatsApp Accounts Shut Down in Meta’s Fight Against Scam Networks
Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 6.8M WhatsApp Accounts Shut Down in…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-07
210 posts were published in the last hour 21:33 : Former New York Times Cyber Reporter Issues Chilling Warning at Black Hat 21:33 : WhatsApp Developers Under Attack From Weaponized npm Packages with Remote Kill Switch 21:33 : Guided Selling…
Air France and KLM disclosed data breaches following the hack of a third-party platform
Air France and KLM warn of a data breach exposing customer data via unauthorized access to a third-party platform. Air France and KLM reported a data breach after hackers accessed a third-party platform, potentially exposing some customers’ personal information. Both…
Former New York Times Cyber Reporter Issues Chilling Warning at Black Hat
At Black Hat 2025, a former New York Times reporter warned that AI-driven cyber threats are accelerating and that only courage can guide the response. The post Former New York Times Cyber Reporter Issues Chilling Warning at Black Hat appeared…
WhatsApp Developers Under Attack From Weaponized npm Packages with Remote Kill Switch
Two malicious npm packages have emerged as sophisticated weapons targeting WhatsApp developers through a remote-controlled destruction mechanism that can completely wipe development systems. The packages, identified as naya-flore and nvlore-hsc, masquerade as legitimate WhatsApp socket libraries while harboring a devastating…
Guided Selling in 3D Product Configurators
People don’t want to guess when they buy something – especially something complex or customizable. They want to feel like they’re making the right choice. But with many ecommerce stores, it’s easy to feel lost: too many options, confusing specs,…
Hacker Extradited to US for Stealing Over $2.5 Million in Tax Fraud Attacks
A sophisticated cybercriminal operation that targeted American tax preparation businesses through spearphishing campaigns has culminated in the extradition of Nigerian national Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu from France to face federal charges in New York. The 39-year-old defendant, operating under multiple aliases…
Reveal Security Unveils Preemptive Approach to Securing Applications and Cloud Services
Reveal Security this week unfurled a platform designed to enable cybersecurity teams to preemptively manage access to multiple applications and cloud infrastructure resources both before and after end users have logged in. Company CEO Kevin Hanes said the Reveal Platform…
Credit Karma leader shares AI governance lessons learned
<p>Not every company has the scale and skills of Intuit’s Credit Karma, but the company’s data science head has some advice on where others can begin devising their own AI governance framework.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script>…
Dashlane ends free subscriptions – you have one month to upgrade or switch
If you store your passwords in a Dashlane Free account, you’re about to lose that subscription. In a year, you lose all your data. Here are your options. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article:…
Beware of promptware: How researchers broke into Google Home via Gemini
This was just a demonstration, but you can take steps to protect yourself from similar promptware attacks. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Beware of promptware: How researchers broke into Google Home via Gemini
3 eye-catching vendor announcements from Black Hat
<p>Black Hat 2025 is this week, and through all the fervor, a few things have caught my eye as worth mentioning.</p> <p>Two of them — from Check Point Software and Menlo Security — deal with secure access to apps and…
German security researchers say ‘Windows Hell No’ to Microsoft biometrics for biz
Hello loophole could let a rogue admin, or a pwned one, inject new facial scans Black Hat Microsoft is pushing hard for Windows users to shift from using passwords to its Hello biometrics system, but researchers sponsored by the German…
#BHUSA: 1000 DoD Contractors Now Covered by NSA’s Free Cyber Services Program
The NSA’s CAPT program, launched in 2024 with Horizon3.ai, now benefits 1000 of the 300,000 US Defense Industrial Base companies This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #BHUSA: 1000 DoD Contractors Now Covered by NSA’s Free…