Why Is Independent Verification of Non-Human Identities Crucial for Cybersecurity? When it comes to cybersecurity, how often do organizations think about their machine identities, often overlooked yet vital for robust security protocols? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is increasingly…
How Safe Are Your Non-Human Identities Really?
Are You Harnessing the Full Potential of Non-Human Identities in Your Cloud Security Strategy? Non-human identities (NHIs) are revolutionizing the approach to cybersecurity strategy, particularly for organizations navigating the complexities of cloud environments. But what exactly are NHIs, and how…
FBI Seizes BreachForums Portal Used in Salesforce Extortion Campaign
The FBI’s takedown of BreachForums disrupted a major Salesforce extortion campaign. The post FBI Seizes BreachForums Portal Used in Salesforce Extortion Campaign appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: FBI…
The Golden Scale: Bling Libra and the Evolving Extortion Economy
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters: Organizations, be aware of the effort of this cybercriminal alliance as they target retail and hospitality for extortion. The post The Golden Scale: Bling Libra and the Evolving Extortion Economy appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Admin Account Takeover
Critical WordPress flaw lets attackers gain admin control, stressing the need for fast patching. The post Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Admin Account Takeover appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
CamoLeak: GitHub Copilot Flaw Allowed Silent Data Theft
A GitHub Copilot Chat bug let attackers steal private code via prompt injection. Learn how CamoLeak worked and how to defend against AI risks. The post CamoLeak: GitHub Copilot Flaw Allowed Silent Data Theft appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…
175 npm Packages Abused in Beamglea Phishing Operation
The Beamglea campaign used 175 malicious npm packages to host phishing redirects, targeting global tech and energy firms. The post 175 npm Packages Abused in Beamglea Phishing Operation appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
News brief: AI’s cybersecurity risks weigh on business leaders
<p>The complicated analysis of risk around AI weighs on business leaders. They want their organizations to reap the benefits of AI. After all, chatbots enable organizations to raise their customer service game, and AI tools can streamline the hiring process,…
USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 – Using GenAI to Accelerate Privacy Implementations
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Rituraj Kirti, Software Engineer – Meta & Rajkishan Gunasekaran, Software Engineer – Meta Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Piercing”
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’Piercing” appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s XKCD…
USENIX 2025: From Existential To Existing Risks Of Generative AI: A Taxonomy Of Who Is At Risk, What Risks Are Prevalent, And How They Arise
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Megan Li and Wendy Bickersteth, Carnegie Mellon University And In Collaboration With Ningjing Tang, Jason Hong, Hong Shen, Hoda Heidari, and Lorrie Cranor Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference…
AI Pulse: OpenAI’s Wild Bot Behavior After GPT-5
The AI Pulse series breaks down traffic trends and what they mean for apps, APIs, and businesses. In this post, read how OpenAI’s bots are changing after GPT-5. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: AI…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-10 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors 15:32 : Your passwords don’t need so many fiddly characters, NIST says 15:32 : Apple voices concerns over age-check law that…
Red Hat Hit by Data Breach, Hackers Exploit GitLab Instance
An extortion gang by the name of Crimson Collective claimed to have stolen approximately 570GB of compressed data from internal development repositories belonging to Red Hat. Red Hat confirmed the breach impacted one of its GitLab instances. The stolen data…
Auth Bypass Flaw in Service Finder WordPress Plugin Under Active Exploit
An Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-5947) in Service Finder Bookings plugin allows any unauthenticated attacker to log in as an administrator. Over 13,800 exploit attempts detected. Update to v6.1 immediately. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News,…
DDoS Botnet Aisuru Blankets US ISPs in Record DDoS
The world’s largest and most disruptive botnet is now drawing a majority of its firepower from compromised Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices hosted on U.S. Internet providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, new evidence suggests. Experts say the heavy concentration of infected…
Homeland Security reassigns ‘hundreds’ of CISA cyber staffers to support Trump’s deportation crackdown
Staffers at U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA have been reassigned to ICE and CBP as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Homeland Security reassigns ‘hundreds’…
Threat Actors Exploiting SonicWall SSL VPN Devices in Wild to Deploy Akira Ransomware
Threat actors have reemerged in mid-2025 leveraging previously disclosed vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN appliances to deploy Akira ransomware on enterprise networks. Beginning in July, multiple incidents of initial access via unpatched SonicWall devices were reported across North America and…
New Chaosbot Leveraging CiscoVPN and Active Directory Passwords to Execute Network Commands
ChaosBot surfaced in late September 2025 as a sophisticated Rust-based backdoor targeting enterprise networks. Initial investigations revealed that threat actors gained entry by exploiting compromised CiscoVPN credentials coupled with over-privileged Active Directory service accounts. Once inside, ChaosBot was stealthily deployed…
Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors
NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Spyware maker NSO Group confirms…
Your passwords don’t need so many fiddly characters, NIST says
It’s once again time to change your passwords, but if one government agency has its way, this might be the very last time you do it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your passwords don’t…
Apple voices concerns over age-check law that could put user privacy at risk
The more sensitive data that companies have to collect and store, the greater the consequences for users if it’s breached. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple voices concerns over age-check law that could put…
What is CAA? Understanding Certificate Authority Authorization
Learn what a CAA record is, how it protects your domain from unauthorized SSL certificate issuance, and how to set it up for stronger website security. The post What is CAA? Understanding Certificate Authority Authorization appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
The Psychology of Security: Why Users Resist Better Authentication
70% of Americans feel overwhelmed by passwords, yet only half choose secure ones despite knowing the risks. The problem isn’t user education—it’s psychology. Discover why users resist better authentication and the UX design principles that make security feel human, not…