Identity theft has reached unprecedented levels in 2024, fueled by increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics that exploit technological advancements and systemic vulnerabilities. Recent reports from law enforcement, cybersecurity firms, and regulatory agencies reveal a stark escalation in the volume and complexity…
Metal maker meltdown: Nucor stops production after cyber-intrusion
Ransomware or critical infra hit? Top US manufacturer maintains steely silence Nucor, the largest steel manufacturer in the US, shut down production operations after discovering its servers had been penetrated.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
BSidesLV24 – GroundFloor – A Quick Story Of Security Pitfalls With Exec Commands In Software Integrations
Author/Presenter: Lenin Alevski Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-14 21h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 18:33 : CISA Adds Five Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 18:33 : CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog 18:33 : Why CVSS is failing us and what we can do…
SSOJet LLM-Friendly Documentation
Make SSOJet docs easy for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and others. LLM-optimized formats now live—faster dev experience, better AI comprehension. The post SSOJet LLM-Friendly Documentation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
10,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in UiPress lite WordPress Plugin
On March 29th, 2025, we received a submission for a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in UiPress lite, a WordPress plugin with over 10,000 active installations. This vulnerability can be leveraged to execute code remotely, which makes it possible for attackers…
Understanding IEEE 802.11(Wi-Fi) Encryption and Authentication: Write Your Own Custom Packet Sniffer
Introduction As of 2023, it’s estimated that 42 billion cumulative Wi-Fi enabled devices have been shipped (Wi-Fi® by the Numbers: Technology Momentum in 2023, n.d.). Every new device adds to the increasing wireless attack surface, and it’s important for anyone…
Hackers Exploit Software Flaws within Hours Forcing Urgent Push for Faster Patches
The race between cybersecurity professionals and malicious hackers has reached alarming speeds in 2025, with new data revealing that more than a quarter of software vulnerabilities are now exploited within 24 hours of disclosure. This rapidly shrinking window between vulnerability…
Hacking the Hardware Brains of Computers is the Ultimate Cyberattack
Compromising the hardware layer, especially the CPU, is the Holy Grail of cyberattacks. Recent work by Christiaan Beek, a leading cybersecurity researcher at Rapid7, into developing a ransomware proof-of-concept that infects at the hardware layer, inside the CPU, is truly…
RaaS Explained: How Cybercriminals Are Scaling Attacks Like Startups
There is a lot of money in cyberattacks like ransomware, and unfortunately for organizations of all sizes, the… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: RaaS Explained:…
White House scraps plan to block data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive data
The decision to reverse course comes after an industry lobby group called for the rule change to be withdrawn. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: White House scraps plan to block data…
Ivanti fixed two EPMM flaws exploited in limited attacks
Ivanti addressed two Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software vulnerabilities that have been exploited in limited attacks. Ivanti has released security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software. The company confirmed that threat actors have chained the flaws in…
CISA Adds Five Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-30400 Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free Vulnerability CVE-2025-32701 Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability CVE-2025-32706 Microsoft Windows…
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-32756 Fortinet Multiple Products Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose…
Why CVSS is failing us and what we can do about it
How Adversarial Exposure Validation is changing the way we approach vulnerability management Partner content Two decades ago, CVSS revolutionized vulnerability management, enabling security teams to speak a common language when measuring and prioritizing risks posed by the vulnerability to the…
Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware
Google bundles multiple safeguards under a single Android toggle to protect high-risk users from advanced mobile malware implants. The post Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
MCP, OAuth 2.1, PKCE, and the Future of AI Authorization
6 min readThe MCP authorization spec sets a new standard for securing non-human AI agents – with lessons for anyone building autonomous, scalable systems. The post MCP, OAuth 2.1, PKCE, and the Future of AI Authorization appeared first on Aembit.…
BianLian and RansomExx Exploit SAP NetWeaver Flaw to Deploy PipeMagic Trojan
At least two different cybercrime groups BianLian and RansomExx are said to have exploited a recently disclosed security flaw in SAP NetWeaver, indicating that multiple threat actors are taking advantage of the bug. Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, in a new update…
Samsung Patches CVE-2025-4632 Used to Deploy Mirai Botnet via MagicINFO 9 Exploit
Samsung has released software updates to address a critical security flaw in MagicINFO 9 Server that has been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4632 (CVSS score: 9.8), has been described as a path traversal flaw. “Improper…
Uncle Sam pulls $2.4B Leidos deal to support CISA after rival alleges foul play
Nightwing claims insider intel helped secure lucrative CISA work but US says decision is unrelated The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) scrapped a highly lucrative cybersecurity contract originally awarded to Leidos following a legal challenge from rival bidder Nightwing, yet…
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: CFPB Quietly Kills Rule…
Global Powers Intensify Cyber Warfare with Covert Digital Strikes on Critical Systems
The digital frontlines of modern conflict have expanded dramatically in 2025, with state-sponsored hackers from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran executing sophisticated attacks against energy grids, telecommunications networks, and transportation systems worldwide. These operations, often masked as routine cybercrime,…
Top 5 WMIC Commands Used By Malware
Malware doesn’t need fancy tools to be dangerous. Sometimes, all it takes is WMIC, a quiet, native utility that’s still doing damage. In the past weeks, we’ve seen a consistent pattern in some ANY.RUN sandbox sessions: malware keeps reaching for…