Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated HTTP request smuggling attack that exploits inconsistent parsing behaviors between front-end proxy servers and back-end application servers. This newly discovered technique leverages malformed chunk extensions to bypass security controls and inject unauthorized requests into…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 4:3 : New infosec products of the week: August 22, 2025 3:32 : Zero Trust in Practice: Mapping NIST 800-207 to Real-World Technologies
ChatGPT-5 Downgrade Attack Allows Hackers to Evade AI Defenses With Minimal Prompts
Security researchers from Adversa AI have uncovered a critical vulnerability in ChatGPT-5 and other major AI systems that allows attackers to bypass safety measures using simple prompt modifications. The newly discovered attack, dubbed PROMISQROUTE, exploits AI routing mechanisms that major…
Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow
A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These organizations face daily cyber attacks, from ransomware to foreign adversaries probing for weak points. What…
ChatGPT-5 Downgrade Attack Let Hackers Bypass AI Security With Just a Few Words
A critical vulnerability in OpenAI’s latest flagship model, ChatGPT-5, allows attackers to sidestep its advanced safety features using simple phrases. The flaw, dubbed “PROMISQROUTE” by researchers at Adversa AI, exploits the cost-saving architecture that major AI vendors use to manage…
US Officials Claim to Have Gained Control of the RapperBot
Overview Recently, US officials claimed to have successfully gained control of RapperBot, effectively curbing this powerful source of DDoS attacks. The operation pinpointed the key figure behind the botnet, Ethan Foltz. According to the investigation, Foltz has been developing and…
DevOps in the cloud and what is putting your data at risk
In this Help Net Security video, Greg Bak, Head of Product Enablement at GitProtect, walks through some of the biggest security risks DevOps teams are dealing with. He covers how AI tools can introduce vulnerabilities, including cases where they ignore…
New infosec products of the week: August 22, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Doppel, Druva, LastPass, and StackHawk. StackHawk empowers security teams to expand their API testing coverage StackHawk releaseed LLM-Driven OpenAPI Specifications, a powerful new capability that…
Zero Trust in Practice: Mapping NIST 800-207 to Real-World Technologies
Learn how to implement Zero Trust Architecture in practice. We map NIST 800-207 concepts—like Policy Enforcement Points (PEPs) and Policy Decision Points (PDPs)—to real-world technologies such as firewalls, identity providers, and endpoint protection platforms. The post Zero Trust in Practice:…
4 Easy Ways to Find Free Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go
Whether you’re checking directions, working remotely from your favorite coffee shop or just need to send a quick email, there’s nothing like spotting free Wi-Fi… The post 4 Easy Ways to Find Free Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go appeared first on…
How to Make Your Computer Faster: 21 Quick Tips
Is the speed of your computer affecting your day-to-day? We have 14 tips and tricks that will teach you how to make your computer faster. The post How to Make Your Computer Faster: 21 Quick Tips appeared first on Panda…
Can iPhones Get Viruses? + How to Remove Them
While iPhones can get viruses, it’s very rare since Apple’s iOS uses built-in security features known for their efficiency. That’s not to say that they’re… The post Can iPhones Get Viruses? + How to Remove Them appeared first on Panda…
How to Block a Website: 4 Methods for Safer Browsing
Whether you’re a parent trying to protect your kids online, a remote worker avoiding procrastination or someone simply looking to create a distraction-free digital environment,… The post How to Block a Website: 4 Methods for Safer Browsing appeared first on…
71% of Americans fear that AI will put ‘too many people out of work permanently’
According to a recent poll by Reuters and Ipsos, they’re also worried about AI’s impact on the future of human relationships and its energy demands. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: 71% of Americans…
This Pixel 10 Pro camera feature sets a high bar for the iPhone 17 Pro to beat
Google’s latest AI camera advancements can give the Pixel an edge over competing phones – including its biggest rival. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: This Pixel 10 Pro camera feature sets a high…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 1:3 : Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers – here’s how 0:32 : Developer jailed for taking down employer’s network with kill switch malware
ISC Stormcast For Friday, August 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9582, (Fri, Aug 22nd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Friday, August 22nd, 2025…
Orange Belgium July data breach impacted 850,000 customers
Orange Belgium revealed that a July attack resulted in the exposure of the information of 850,000 customer accounts. Orange Belgium announced that 850,000 customer accounts were impacted by a July data breach. Threat actors had access to one of the…
Pushing Innovation with Secure Machine Identities
Can We Truly Innovate Without Security? It’s an intriguing question, isn’t it? We’ve often seen technological leaps and bounds happening when there is a focus on innovation. Yet, without the underlying cradle of security, the innovative genius loses its strength.…
Staying Proactive in Managing Cloud Permissions?
Is Your Organization Fully Leveraging the Benefits of Proactive Cloud Permissions Management? Organizations today increasingly acknowledge the significance of robust cybersecurity strategies in safeguarding their invaluable assets. One aspect of such strategies that is nonetheless often overlooked is the management…
Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers – here’s how
An attacker could use prompt injecting to include malicious commands with your own prompts, says Brave, potentially gaining access to your personal data. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could…
Developer jailed for taking down employer’s network with kill switch malware
Pro tip: When taking revenge, don’t use your real name A US court sentenced a former developer at power management biz Eaton to four years in prison after he installed malware on the company’s servers.… This article has been indexed…
Anthropic scanning Claude chats for queries about DIY nukes for some reason
Because savvy terrorists always use public internet services to plan their mischief, right? Anthropic says it has scanned an undisclosed portion of conversations with its Claude AI model to catch concerning inquiries about nuclear weapons.… This article has been indexed…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-22 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-21 22:3 : Why Hybrid Deployment Models Are Essential for Secure Agentic AI 21:33 : Inside Walmart’s AI security stack: How a startup mentality is…