And then they asked an AI to help cover their tracks Vetting staff who handle sensitive government systems is wise, and so is cutting off their access the moment they’re fired. Prosecutors say a federal contractor learned this the hard…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-04 21h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 19:31 : CISA Launches New Platform to Strengthen Industry Engagement and Collaboration 19:31 : India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones 19:6 : Your year-end infosec wrapped 19:6 :…
CISA Launches New Platform to Strengthen Industry Engagement and Collaboration
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India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones
The Ministry of Communications on had asked smartphone makers to install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” app within 90 days and to prevent users from disabling it. The post India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones appeared first…
Your year-end infosec wrapped
Bill explores how our biggest mistakes can be the catalysts for growth that we need. This week’s newsletter promises stories, lessons, and a fresh perspective on failure. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article:…
Prompt Injection Flaw in GitHub Actions Hits Fortune 500 Firms
A new class of prompt injection vulnerabilities, dubbed “PromptPwnd,” has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm Aikido Security. The flaws affect GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines that are integrated with AI agents, including Google’s Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and OpenAI…
CISA and NSA Warns of BRICKSTORM Malware Attacking VMware ESXi and Windows Environments
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) issued a joint advisory today, warning of a sophisticated new malware campaign orchestrated by People’s Republic of China (PRC)…
Sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa had direct access to government espionage victims, researchers say
Based on a leaked video, security researchers alleged that Intellexa staffers have remote live access to their customers’ surveillance systems, allowing them to see hacking targets’ personal data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
12 key application security best practices
<p>Organizations use third-party software and develop their own applications to make their business function. Such applications are often essential to operations, which means the security of those apps is also of great importance.</p> <p>The principal goal of application security is…
Kohler’s Smart Toilet Camera Isn’t Actually End-to-End Encrypted
Kohler’s smart toilet camera claims end-to-end encryption, but its design still exposes sensitive user data. The post Kohler’s Smart Toilet Camera Isn’t Actually End-to-End Encrypted appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Mobile Web Application for OpenBlue Workplace
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 6.5 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Johnson Controls Inc. Equipment: OpenBlue Mobile Web Application for OpenBlue Workplace Vulnerability: Direct Request (‘Forced Browsing’) 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow…
How scammers use fake insurance texts to steal your identity
We follow the trail of a simple insurance text scam to show how it can spiral into full-blown identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How scammers use fake insurance texts to steal your…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 30 Deals Announced in November 2025
Significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced by Arctic Wolf, Bugcrowd, Huntress, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 30 Deals Announced in November 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Cybersecurity strategies to prioritize now
In this article, Damon Becknel, Vice President and Deputy CISO for Regulated Industries at Microsoft, outlines four things to prioritize doing now. The post Cybersecurity strategies to prioritize now appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
Silver Fox Uses Fake Microsoft Teams Installer to Spread ValleyRAT Malware in China
The threat actor known as Silver Fox has been spotted orchestrating a false flag operation to mimic a Russian threat group in attacks targeting organizations in China. The search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign leverages Microsoft Teams lures to trick…
US, allies urge critical infrastructure operators to carefully plan and oversee AI use
New guidance attempts to temper companies’ enthusiasm for the latest exciting technology. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: US, allies urge critical infrastructure operators to carefully plan and oversee AI use
Aisuru Botnet Shatters Records With 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack
The Aisuru botnet’s massive DDoS assault marks a new era in which hyper-volumetric attacks are both accessible and harder to defend. The post Aisuru Botnet Shatters Records With 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A New Anonymous…
Shai-Hulud 2.0 Breach Exposes 400,000 Secrets After Massive NPM Supply-Chain Attack
The second wave of the Shai-Hulud malware attack last week led to the exposure of nearly 400,000 raw secrets after compromising hundreds of NPM (Node Package Manager) packages and leaking stolen data across more than 30,000 GitHub repositories. While…
GRC Automation Becomes Essential as Compliance Demands Accelerate
Modern GRC pressures are outpacing manual processes, making automation essential for staying compliant and secure. The post GRC Automation Becomes Essential as Compliance Demands Accelerate appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
ASUS confirms vendor breach as Everest gang leaks data, claims ArcSoft and Qualcomm
ASUS confirms a third-party breach after Everest leaks sample data. Hackers also claim ArcSoft and Qualcomm. ASUS says a third-party breach exposed data after Everest ransomware leaked samples, claiming they have hacked ASUS, ArcSoft, and Qualcomm. ASUS says a supplier…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-04 18h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 16:33 : Cloudflare Blocks Aisuru Botnet Powered Largest Ever 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack 16:33 : AT&T Extends Deadline for Data Breach Settlement Claims 16:33 : CISA Warns of OpenPLC ScadaBR File Upload…
Cloudflare Blocks Aisuru Botnet Powered Largest Ever 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack
Cloudflare’s Q3 2025 DDoS Threat Report reveals the Aisuru botnet launched a record 29.7 Tbps attack. Learn which sectors were the most targeted, and the key drivers behind the surge in attacks. This article has been indexed from Hackread –…
AT&T Extends Deadline for Data Breach Settlement Claims
The deadline for 51 million affected customers to claim compensation from two massive data leaks is now Dec. 18. The post AT&T Extends Deadline for Data Breach Settlement Claims appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…