Security teams spend a lot of time explaining why detection systems need more compute. Cloud bills rise, models retrain more often, and new analytics pipelines get added to existing stacks. Those conversations usually stay focused on coverage and accuracy. A…
Microsoft Mandates MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access
Microsoft is tightening security for its cloud customers by making multi-factor authentication mandatory for anyone accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center, effectively ending password-only logins for high-privilege admin portals. The enforcement will fully kick in on February 9, 2026, following a phased rollout that…
New “Ghost Tap” Attack Hijacks Android Phones to Drain Bank Accounts
Chinese threat actors are weaponizing NFC technology to steal funds from victims’ bank remotely accounts through sophisticated Android malware campaigns, with security researchers identifying at least $355,000 in fraudulent transactions from a single operation. Group-IB researchers have uncovered a sprawling…
Wi-Fi evolution tightens focus on access control
Wi-Fi networks are taking on heavier workloads, more devices, and higher expectations from users who assume constant access everywhere. A new Wireless Broadband Alliance industry study shows that this expansion is reshaping priorities around security, identity, and trust, alongside adoption…
Window’s Blue Screen of Death Vulnerability
Cybersecurity Today: Sideloaded App Issues, Fake Blue Screen Attacks, and Rising Ransomware Threats In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses HSBC blocking sideloaded apps with its banking app, new social engineering attacks using fake Windows blue screens…
Passkeys: An Overview
Explore a technical overview of passkeys in software development. Learn how fido2 and webauthn are changing ciam and passwordless authentication for better security. The post Passkeys: An Overview appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-09 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 2:4 : ISC Stormcast For Friday, January 9th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9760, (Fri, Jan 9th) 1:11 : Chinese-speaking hackers exploited ESXi zero-days long before disclosure
ISC Stormcast For Friday, January 9th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9760, (Fri, Jan 9th)
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Chinese-speaking hackers exploited ESXi zero-days long before disclosure
Chinese-speaking attackers used a hacked SonicWall VPN to deploy ESXi zero-days that were likely exploited over a year before public disclosure. Chinese-speaking attackers were seen abusing a hacked SonicWall VPN to deliver a toolkit targeting VMware ESXi. The exploit chain…
Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?
Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf rapidly grew to infect more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming boxes. Today, we’ll dig through digital clues left…
What are the latest trends in NHIs security?
How Are Non-Human Identities Shaping Today’s Security Landscape? When was the last time you pondered the sheer scale of machine identities operating within your organization? Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the silent sentinels navigating the complexities of modern security infrastructure, are becoming…
Why is being proactive with NHIs critical?
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Why Should They Matter to Your Business? The question arises: What exactly are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and why do they matter? NHIs refer to the machine identities that play a crucial role in cybersecurity.…
How does Agentic AI adapt to changing security needs?
How Can Organizations Safeguard Machine Identities in the Cloud? Have you ever wondered how machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), affect the security of your cloud-based operations? Understanding and managing these machine identities is crucial to enhancing the…
Can Agentic AI be trusted with sensitive data?
Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Securing Sensitive Data in the Cloud? How can organizations ensure that their sensitive data is secure when leveraging Agentic AI? This question is at the forefront of discussions among cybersecurity professionals and organizations across…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-09 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-08 22:36 : As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-08
166 posts were published in the last hour 22:36 : As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security 21:13 : Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via WhatsApp Messages 21:13 : CrowdStrike…
As agents run amok, CrowdStrike’s $740M SGNL deal aims to help get a grip on identity security
Authentication is basically solved. Authorization is another thing entirely… CrowdStrike has signed a $740 million deal to buy identity security startup SGNL. The move underscores the growing threat of identity-based attacks as companies struggle to secure skyrocketing numbers of non-human…
Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilians via WhatsApp Messages
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a new campaign called Boto Cor-de-Rosa, where the Astaroth banking malware spreads like a worm through WhatsApp Web to steal contact lists and banking credentials. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News,…
CrowdStrike Acquires SGNL for $740 Million to Thwart AI-Powered Cyber Threats
CrowdStrike Inc. said Thursday it will acquire identity security startup SGNL in a deal valued at $740 million – the latest move by the cybersecurity giant to fortify its defenses against increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyberattacks. The acquisition centers…
2026-01-08: KongTuke ClickFix activity
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n8n Users Urged to Patch CVSS 10.0 Full System Takeover Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-21877) found by Upwind affects n8n automation tools. Learn why researchers are urging users to update to version 1.121.3 immediately to prevent remote code execution. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches,…
CISO reporting structure key to strong cybersecurity outcomes
<p>Who should the chief information security officer report to? It depends on whom you ask and on what the organization wants to accomplish by having a CISO in the first place.</p> <p>That said, for the majority of organizations, it’s critical…
Astaroth banking Trojan spreads in Brazil via WhatsApp worm
A WhatsApp worm spread the Astaroth banking trojan across Brazil by automatically sending malicious messages to victims’ contacts. Astaroth, a long-running Brazilian banking malware, has evolved in a new campaign dubbed Boto Cor-de-Rosa by abusing WhatsApp Web for propagation. The…