Chinese state-sponsored hackers launched sophisticated reconnaissance operations against cybersecurity giant SentinelOne’s infrastructure in October 2024, representing part of a broader campaign targeting over 70 organizations worldwide. The previously undisclosed attacks, detailed in a comprehensive report released by SentinelLabs on June…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-09
187 posts were published in the last hour 21:4 : The best free VPNs of 2025: Secure, safe, and tested solutions 21:4 : New DuplexSpy RAT Let Attackers Gain Complete Control of Windows Machine 21:4 : New Blitz Malware Attacking…
NYC lets AI gamble with Child Welfare
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> The Markup revealed in its reporting last month that New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has been quietly deploying an algorithmic tool to categorize families…
Why agentic identities matter and what you need to know
We are entering the age of agentic AI — systems that don’t just assist but act. These agents can make decisions, carry out tasks, and adapt to changing contexts — autonomously. But with autonomy comes accountability. And the question becomes:…
APT41 Hackers Using Google Calendar for Malware Command-and-Control To Attack Government Entities
A recent campaign by Chinese state-sponsored threat actor APT41 has unveiled a novel exploitation of Google Calendar for malware command-and-control (C2) operations, marking a significant escalation in cyberespionage tactics. The group, tracked under aliases including BARIUM and Brass Typhoon, targeted…
Google Warns of Cybercriminals Increasingly Attacking US Users to Steal Login Credentials
Google’s latest comprehensive survey reveals a concerning surge in cybercriminal activities targeting American users, with over 60% of U.S. consumers reporting a noticeable increase in scam attempts over the past year. The technology giant’s collaboration with Morning Consult has unveiled…
The best free VPNs of 2025: Secure, safe, and tested solutions
I tested the best free VPNs like Proton VPN, Windscribe, PrivadoVPN, and more that offer solid services without invading your privacy or mining your data. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original…
New DuplexSpy RAT Let Attackers Gain Complete Control of Windows Machine
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated new remote access trojan called DuplexSpy RAT that enables attackers to establish comprehensive surveillance and control over Windows systems. This multifunctional malware represents a growing trend in modular, GUI-driven threats that significantly lower the…
New Blitz Malware Attacking Windows Servers to Deploy Monero Miner
A sophisticated new malware campaign has emerged targeting Windows systems through an elaborate social engineering scheme involving backdoored gaming software. The Blitz malware, first identified in late 2024 and evolving through 2025, represents a concerning trend of cybercriminals exploiting gaming…
Criminalizing Masks at Protests is Wrong
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> There has been a crescendo of states attempting to criminalize the wearing of face coverings while attending protests. Now the President has demanded, in the context of…
Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling US Cybersecurity Policies
Trump overhauls US cybersecurity policy with new executive order, refocusing on foreign threats, easing domestic restrictions, and addressing AI and quantum risks. The post Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling US Cybersecurity Policies appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Privacy Victory! Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in OPM/DOGE Lawsuit
Court to Decide Scope of Injunction Later This Week < div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> NEW YORK–In a victory for personal privacy, a New York federal district court judge today granted a preliminary…
Been scammed online? Here’s what to do
Have you been scammed online? Here are some tips to limit the damage and follow up steps you may find useful This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Been scammed online? Here’s what to do
How and where to report an online scam
Find out where and how victims can report online scams to prevent more victims and possibly recover funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How and where to report an online scam
Hidden Backdoors in npm Packages Let Attackers Wipe Entire Systems
Malicious npm packages found with hidden endpoints that wipe systems on command. Devs warned to check dependencies for express-api-sync, system-health-sync-api. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article:…
Fix Active Directory account lockouts with PowerShell
Entering the wrong credentials so many times can block users from logging in. This tutorial explains how to find and correct these issues and other lockout events. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget…
HostBreach Offers Free Cyber Snapshot For CMMC Compliance Requirements
Philadelphia-based cybersecurity firm HostBreach is offering a free CMMC Cyber Snapshot to businesses looking to maintain CMMC compliance. In particular, this refers to government contractors (GovCon) and federal contractors so they can organise their cybersecurity posture pending the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification…
Can Online Casino Accounts Be Hacked?
Online casino platforms are not immune to compromise, but the most successful breaches don’t happen through the front door. They happen when users bring bad habits to high-risk environments. For hackers, it’s rarely about breaking encryption, it’s about exploiting behavior.…
Developers Beware! 16 React Native Packages With Million of Download Compromised Overnight
A sophisticated supply chain attack has compromised 16 popular React Native packages with over one million combined weekly downloads, marking a significant escalation in ongoing NPM ecosystem threats. The attack, which began on June 6th, 2025, systematically backdoored packages within…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Bridge Types’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3097/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”581″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/79339ba7-5690-472d-ab49-86b56af20c4e/bridge_types.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Bridge Types’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
OffensiveCon25 – Parser Differentials: When Interpretation Becomes a Vulnerability
Author/Presenter: Joernchen Our sincere appreciation to OffensiveCon by Binary Gecko, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their outstanding OffensiveCon 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Hilton Berlin; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Thanks and a…
BadBox 2.0 Botnet Infects Million-Plus Devices, FBI Says
BadBox 2.0, which emerged two years after the initial iteration launched and a year after it was disrupted by vendors, has infected more than 1 million IoT consumer devices, prompting a warning to such systems from the FBI. The post…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-09 21h : 12 posts
12 posts were published in the last hour 19:4 : Online Developer Tools a Backdoor to Security Threat 19:4 : DOJ moves to seize $7.74M in crypto linked to North Korean IT worker scam 19:3 : Security in the Age…
Online Developer Tools a Backdoor to Security Threat
< div tabindex=”0″> Free Online Utilities May Not Be Safe Using online developer utilities, such as a JSON Viewer, can be incredibly convenient for parsing and visualizing JSON data, but they also come with significant risks. The tool, for instance,…