Peter Williams was sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling cyber exploits to a Russian broker. The post Ex-US Defense Contractor Executive Jailed for Selling Exploits to Russia appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
How Small Security Teams Scale and Optimize Workflows in Decentralized Environments
Practical lessons from security practitioners at Visma and Schibsted on building efficient workflows, empowering engineering teams, and staying sane when you’re outnumbered. The post How Small Security Teams Scale and Optimize Workflows in Decentralized Environments appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Querying the free DNSBLs via Oracle? Move to Spamhaus Technology’s free Data Query Service
If you’re using the free DNS Blocklists (DNSBLs) through the Public Mirrors while running on Oracle’s network, you’ll need to make a few small adjustments to your email setup. These changes are simple to apply, but if you don’t take…
Anthropic’s Remote Control feature brings Claude Code to mobile devices
Anthropic has introduced a new Claude Code feature called Remote Control, allowing developers to continue a local coding session from a phone, tablet, or any web browser. The feature is rolling out as a research preview to Max users. This…
Hackers Exploit Cortex XDR Live Terminal for C2 Communications
Hackers can repurpose the Cortex XDR Live Terminal feature as a stealthy, EDR‑trusted command‑and‑control (C2) channel, effectively turning a built‑in response tool into a “living off the land” backdoor on protected endpoints. This abuse leverages the agent’s trusted communications and…
ShinyHunters cyberattack on CarGurus impacts 12.4 Million users
ShinyHunters leaked data from 12.4M CarGurus accounts, exposing personal information from the U.S.-based auto research and shopping platform. The ShinyHunters group published personal data from over 12 million CarGurus accounts. CarGurus is a U.S.-based digital automotive marketplace that helps users…
SolarWinds Critical Serv-U Vulnerabilities Enables Root Access
An urgent security update has been released for the Serv-U file server software to fix multiple critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to fully compromise affected systems. The latest release, Serv-U version 15.5.4, addresses four high-severity security flaws, each with…
Microsoft to Extends DLP Support for Copilot to Prevent Sensitive File Processing
Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls are being expanded to block Microsoft 365 Copilot from processing sensitivity-labeled files across all storage locations, including local devices. The change aims to close a critical governance gap in enterprise AI deployments. Previously, DLP…
Over 12 Million Users Impacted by CarGurus Data Breach
Hackers claim to have stolen personally identifiable information and internal corporate data from the automotive firm. The post Over 12 Million Users Impacted by CarGurus Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Autonomous Endpoint Management Isn’t Just Efficiency, It’s a Security Imperative
Autonomous Endpoint Management cuts exposure time by matching patch speed to attacker breakout timelines, reducing risk, workload delays, and breach costs. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article:…
Poisoning AI Training Data
All it takes to poison AI training data is to create a website: I spent 20 minutes writing an article on my personal website titled “The best tech journalists at eating hot dogs.” Every word is a lie. I claimed…
Wynn Resorts Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Remove It From Leak Site
The high-end casino and hotel operator has admitted that employee data was stolen by ShinyHunters. The post Wynn Resorts Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Remove It From Leak Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
SecurityWeek Report: 426 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2025
SecurityWeek’s M&A data indicates that today’s market is more disciplined, and it seems to favor GRC, data protection, and identity. The post SecurityWeek Report: 426 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Reddit fined $19.5 million for failing to protect children’s personal data
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Reddit $19.5 million after finding that the company failed to use children’s personal information lawfully, exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content. The investigation found that Reddit did not apply an age…
SolarWinds Serv-U hit by four critical RCE-level vulnerabilities
SolarWinds has fixed four critical vulnerabilities in its popular Serv-U file transfer solution, which is used by businesses and organizations of all sizes. If exploited, the flaws may allow attackers to create a system admin user and/or execute code as…
Manual Processes Are Putting National Security at Risk
Why automating sensitive data transfers is now a mission-critical priority More than half of national security organizations still rely on manual processes to transfer sensitive data, according to The CYBER360: Defending the Digital Battlespace report. This should alarm every defense…
CISA Issues Alert on Active Exploitation of FileZen Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability affects FileZen, a file-sharing and data transfer product developed by Japanese…
How Relevant Is the Chief AI Officer? CAIO as Change Agent Orchestrating AI Across Strategy, Operations, and Culture
How Relevant Is the Chief AI Officer in the AI Era? Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has shifted from isolated experimentation to a…Read More The post How Relevant Is the Chief AI Officer? CAIO as Change Agent Orchestrating…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-25 12h : 15 posts
15 posts were published in the last hour 11:4 : Critical SolarWinds Serv-U Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Root Access 11:4 : Microsoft to Stop Support for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 2016 11:4 : Astelia Raises $35 Million for Exposure…
Critical SolarWinds Serv-U Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Root Access
SolarWinds has released a critical security update for its Serv-U file transfer software, patching four vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with root-level privileges on affected servers. All four flaws carry a CVSS score of 9.1, placing…
Microsoft to Stop Support for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 2016
Organizations are being reminded that three Windows releases first introduced in 2016 are nearing end-of-support. After receiving their final monthly security update, they will no longer get security patches, bug fixes, non-security updates, technical support, or updated online documentation. Product…
Astelia Raises $35 Million for Exposure Management
The company will expand its AI-based analysis capabilities, grow its employee base, and scale deployments. The post Astelia Raises $35 Million for Exposure Management appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Astelia…
$300 a Month Android Malware ‘Oblivion’ Uses Fake Updates to Hijack Phones
Cybersecurity researchers at Certo reveal Oblivion, a new Android Trojan targeting major brands like Samsung and Xiaomi. It bypasses security to steal passwords and bank codes. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and…
Former U.S. Defense contractor executive sentenced for selling zero-day exploits to Russian broker Operation Zero
A former employee at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris got over 7 years in prison for selling eight zero-days to a Russian broker. Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian former L3Harris employee, received a prison sentence of just over seven years for…