Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has reiterated his call for legal privacy protections for ChatGPT conversations, arguing they should be treated with the same confidentiality as discussions with doctors or lawyers. “If you talk to a doctor about your…
Google Warns of Cl0p Extortion Campaign Against Oracle E-Business Users
Google Mandiant and the Google Threat Intelligence Group are tracking a suspected extortion campaign by the Cl0p ransomware group targeting executives with claims of stealing Oracle E-Business Suite data. The hackers have demanded ransoms reaching up to $50 million,…
Microsoft Cuts Unit 8200’s Cloud Access, Exposing Gaps in Israel’s Digital Sovereignty
An unprecedented development has rattled Israel’s national security establishment. Reports suggest that Microsoft has cut off access to certain Azure cloud and AI services used by the Israel Defense Forces’ elite intelligence branch, Unit 8200. The move follows allegations…
New CometJacking Attack Let Attackers Turn Perplexity Browser Against You in One Click
A groundbreaking cybersecurity vulnerability has emerged that transforms Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser into an unintentional collaborator for data theft. Security researchers at LayerX have discovered a sophisticated attack vector dubbed “CometJacking” that enables malicious actors to weaponize a single URL…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-04 15h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 13:2 : New Study Warns Several Free iOS and Android VPN Apps Leak Data 13:2 : The Role of Cybersecurity in Effective Business Continuity Planning
New Study Warns Several Free iOS and Android VPN Apps Leak Data
A Zimperium zLabs analysis of 800 free Android and iOS VPN apps exposes critical security flaws, including the Heartbleed bug, excessive system permissions, and non-transparent data practices. Learn how these ‘privacy’ tools are actually major security risks, especially for BYOD…
The Role of Cybersecurity in Effective Business Continuity Planning
Business continuity integrates both people and technology to help organizations anticipate, manage, and recover from disruptions to regular business operations. While business continuity planning includes disaster recovery—the process of restoring IT services after an unexpected outage—its scope extends beyond that.…
Apple and Google Pull ICE-Tracking Apps, Bowing to DOJ Pressure
Plus: China sentences scam bosses to death, Europe is ramping up its plans to build a “drone wall” to protect against Russian airspace violations, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple and…
Scanning Activity on Palo Alto Networks Portals Jump 500% in One Day
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise disclosed on Friday that it has observed a spike in scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks login portals. The company said it observed a nearly 500% increase in IP addresses scanning Palo Alto Networks login portals…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-04 09h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 6:31 : Discord Data Breach – Customers Personal Data and Scanned Photo IDs leaked
Healthcare, Banking and Industry in India Struggle Amid Rising Cyber Attacks
The Indian economy today stands at a crossroads of a profound digital transformation, in which technology has seamlessly woven its way into the fabric of everyday life, in both cities and remote villages. Smartphones and internet connectivity are transforming…
Discord Data Breach – Customers Personal Data and Scanned Photo IDs leaked
A data breach at a third-party customer service provider has exposed the personal data of some Discord users, including names, email addresses, and a small number of scanned government-issued photo IDs. The incident did not compromise Discord’s main systems, and…
October Cybersecurity Month in Review: Insider Threats, AI’s Role, and Cybercrime Trends
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today: Our Month in Review,’ host Jim welcomes a panel including Tammy Harper from Flair, Laura Payne from White Tuque, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Securities. The discussion kicks off with an overview of…
Artists&Clients – 95,351 breached accounts
In August 2025, the “marketplace that connects artists to prospective clients” Artists&Clients, suffered a data breach and subsequent ransom demand of US$50k. The data was subsequently leaked publicly and included 95k unique email addresses alongside usernames, IP addresses and bcrypt…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-04 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 0:31 : Hack The Box introduces Threat Range for cyber incident simulation
Hack The Box introduces Threat Range for cyber incident simulation
Hack The Box (HTB), has announced the launch of HTB’s Threat Range, a team-based cyber incident simulation software that offers operational insights for executives and board members. With AI at its core, the company says this new environment extends HTB’s…
Scam Compound Operators: Members of The Four Great Families sentenced to death in China
(photo from BBC article “China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death“) On Monday this week, Chinese authorities sentenced to death 16 members of “The Four Families” for the multitude of crimes they committed while operating scam compounds in…
ShinyHunters Launches Data Leak Site: Trinity of Chaos Announces New Ransomware Victims
Trinity of Chaos, tied to Lapsus$, Scattered Spider & ShinyHunters, hit 39 firms via Salesforce flaws, launching a TOR data leak site. The Trinity of Chaos, a ransomware collective presumably associated with Lapsus$, Scattered Spider, and ShinyHunters groups, launched a…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-04 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-03 22:2 : 14 Types of Cybercrime + How to Prevent Them 22:2 : Week in Review: Shutdown furloughs CISA, DoD risk framework, Oracle extortion…
How to Change Your IP Address: 11 Easy Ways
Ash is finally the Pokémon world champion. Now he wants to relax and relive his journey by streaming old episodes of his adventures. But the… The post How to Change Your IP Address: 11 Easy Ways appeared first on Panda…
How to Detect Hidden Cameras: 8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy
8 Ways to Detect Hidden Cameras at a Glance: Do a visual inspection and check for pinholes, unusual devices or misplaced objects. Run a Wi-Fi… The post How to Detect Hidden Cameras: 8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy appeared first…
Self-Propagating Malware Spreading Via WhatsApp, Targets Brazilian Users
Trend™ Research has identified an active campaign spreading via WhatsApp through a ZIP file attachment. When executed, the malware establishes persistence and hijacks the compromised WhatsApp account to send copies of itself to the victim’s contacts. This article has been…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-03
134 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : WPA vs. WPA2: Which Is More Secure and How to Switch 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-03 21h : 2 posts 20:2 : New Playbook Offers Guidelines on…
14 Types of Cybercrime + How to Prevent Them
Cybercrime comprises much more than what most would expect. Here is a detailed guide to all different types and how to recognize them. The post 14 Types of Cybercrime + How to Prevent Them appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter.…