Dozens of major global enterprises have been breached through a surprisingly simple yet devastating attack vector: stolen credentials extracted from infostealer malware. A threat actor operating under the nickname “Zestix” and his alias “Sentap” has been systematically accessing corporate cloud…
Turning plain language into firewall rules
Firewall rules often begin as a sentence in someone’s head. A team needs access to an application. A service needs to be blocked after hours. Translating those ideas into vendor specific firewall syntax usually involves detailed knowledge of zones, objects,…
One criminal, 50 hacked organizations, and all because MFA wasn’t turned on
Crim used infostealer to get cloud credentials If you don’t say “yes way” to MFA, the consequences can be disastrous. Sensitive data belonging to about 50 global enterprises is listed for sale – and, in some cases, has already been…
$35M Cryptocurrency Theft Linked to LastPass Password Manager DataBreach
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has traced over $35 million in stolen cryptocurrency to the 2022 LastPass breach, revealing a sophisticated Russian cybercriminal laundering operation that remains active into 2025. In 2022, hackers breached LastPass and stole encrypted password vaults…
Product showcase: Blokada for Android gives users control over network traffic
Blokada is a network privacy and ad-blocking application available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed to reduce ads, block trackers, and limit unwanted network connections at the system level. Getting started Blokada’s interface is simple. A…
The roles and challenges in moving to quantum-safe cryptography
A new research project examines how organizations, regulators, and technical experts coordinate the transition to quantum safe cryptography. The study draws on a structured workshop with public sector, private sector, and academic participants to document how governance, security, and innovation…
GravityRAT with Remote Access Capabilities Attacking Windows, Android, and macOS Systems
GravityRAT is a remote access trojan that has been targeting government agencies and military organizations since 2016. This malware originated as a Windows-only threat but has evolved into a cross-platform tool that can attack Windows, Android, and macOS systems. The…
What security teams miss in email attacks
Email remains the most common entry point for attackers. This article examines how phishing, impersonation, and account takeover continue to drive email breaches and expose growing security gaps across industries. Email blind spots are back to bite security teams Email…
Passwords are still breaking compliance programs
The security stack has grown, but audits still stumble on passwords. CISOs see this every year. An organization may have strong endpoint tools, layered network defenses, and a documented access policy. Then the audit turns to shared credentials, spreadsheet-based password…
New n8n Vulnerability (9.9 CVSS) Lets Authenticated Users Execute System Commands
A new critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, that could enable an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the underlying host. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-68668, is rated 9.9 on the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:31 : Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas
Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas
Learn how to implement post-quantum cryptographic agility within Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool definition schemas to secure AI infrastructure against quantum threats. The post Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
WhatsApp Vulnerabilities Leak Users’ Metadata Including Device’s Operating System Details
WhatsApp’s multi-device encryption protocol has long leaked metadata, allowing attackers to fingerprint users’ device operating systems, aiding targeted malware delivery. Recent research highlights partial fixes by Meta, but transparency issues persist. Meta’s WhatsApp, with over 3 billion monthly active users,…
The Key Principles of Corporate Governance
What Is Corporate Governance? Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes used to direct and control an organization. It establishes how decisions are made, who has the authority to make them, and how those decisions are…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 2:4 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9754, (Tue, Jan 6th)
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9754, (Tue, Jan 6th)
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 Tuesday, January 6th, 2026…
Department of Know: Sedgewick confirms incident, Coupang store credit only, AI needs generators
Link to episode page This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Peter Clay, CISO, Aireon, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, HoxHunt A small tip for CISOs: if you’re unsure…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 23:2 : Check Point Secures AI Factories with NVIDIA 23:2 : Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 uses Viber to spy on Ukrainian military in 2025 23:2 : Why being proactive in NHI management is…
Check Point Secures AI Factories with NVIDIA
As businesses and service providers deploy AI tools and systems, having strong cyber security across the entire AI pipeline is a foundational requirement, from design to deployment. Even at this stage of AI adoption, attacks on AI infrastructure and prompt-based…
Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 uses Viber to spy on Ukrainian military in 2025
Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 targets Ukrainian military and government bodies via Viber, delivering malicious ZIP files for espionage in 2025. Russia-linked threat actor UAC-0184 (aka Hive0156) is targeting Ukrainian military and government entities, using Viber messages to deliver malicious ZIP files…
Why being proactive in NHI management is critical for security
Are You Guarding Your Machine Identities Effectively? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is a critical component of cybersecurity strategies for organizations operating in cloud environments. NHIs, essentially machine identities, represent a fusion of encrypted credentials, such as passwords or…
What makes Non-Human Identities safe?
How Can We Ensure Non-Human Identities Remain Protected? Are your organization’s Non-Human Identities (NHIs) secure from the impending cyber threats lurking in digital corners? While we delve into the intricacies of NHI security, the crucial aspects of managing these machine…
How can Agentic AI enhance cloud security?
What Makes Agentic AI a Game Changer in Cloud Security? How can organizations ensure the seamless protection of their digital assets when transitioning to the cloud? It’s a question that many industries such as financial services, healthcare, travel, and more…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-05
130 posts were published in the last hour 22:2 : How OSINT Strengthens Executive Threat Intelligence 20:31 : Congrats, cybercrims: You just fell into a honeypot 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-05 21h : 5 posts 20:2 :…