I’m a huge fan of MS file formats, mostly because they provide for the possibility of an immense (and often untapped, unexploited) amount of metadata. Anyone who’s followed me for any length of time, or has read my blog, knows…
How to Build a Strong Ransomware Defense Strategy for Your Organization?
Ransomware attacks increased by 149% in 2025, within the U.S. alone. Organizations have paid millions in ransom and recovery costs, making ransomware attacks one of the most financially debilitating cyberattacks. To ensure that your organization can prevent or at least…
Hacker Claims Responsibility for University of Pennsylvania Breach Exposing 1.2 Million Donor Records
A hacker has taken responsibility for the University of Pennsylvania’s recent “We got hacked” email incident, claiming the breach was far more extensive than initially reported. The attacker alleges that data on approximately 1.2 million donors, students, and alumni…
User Privacy:Is WhatsApp Not Safe to Use?
WhatsApp allegedly collects data The mega-messenger from Meta is allegedly collecting user data to generate ad money, according to recent attacks on WhatsApp. WhatsApp strongly opposes these fresh accusations, but it didn’t help that a message of its own appeared…
Bluetooth Security Risks: Why Leaving It On Could Endanger Your Data
Bluetooth technology, widely used for wireless connections across smartphones, computers, health monitors, and peripherals, offers convenience but carries notable security risks—especially when left enabled at all times. While Bluetooth security and encryption have advanced over decades, the protocol remains…
Cyware enhances cyber defense with AI Fabric merging generative and agentic AI
Cyware has announced the launch of a new Cyware Quarterback AI solution delivering an AI Fabric to address security use cases. Cyware Quarterback AI was initially launched as a Co-pilot chat assistant in March 2024. Since that first release the…
Stellar Cyber 6.2 strengthens human-augmented autonomous SOC
Stellar Cyber announced version 6.2, marking the next major milestone in its mission to deliver autonomous security operations. Building on the AI and automation foundations established in versions 6.0 and 6.1, Stellar Cyber 6.2 deepens analyst assistive intelligence, streamlines case…
Black Duck expands SCA with AI Model Risk Insights to deliver visibility into AI model usage
Black Duck revealed that Black Duck SCA can now identify and analyze AI models, starting with the 2025.10.0 release. This capability addresses the need for enterprises to gain visibility into the usage, licensing and data origins of open source AI…
Hackers Use KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub in Android Spyware Attack
North Korea-linked KONNI hackers used KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub to spy on victims and remotely wipe Android devices in a targeted phishing campaign. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and…
Australia’s spy chief warns of China-linked threats to critical infrastructure
Australia’s spy chief warns China-linked actors are probing critical infrastructure and preparing for cyber sabotage and espionage. Australia’s intelligence chief Mike Burgess warned that China-linked threat actors are probing critical infrastructure and, in some cases, have gained access. He said…
New Phishing Attack Leverages Popular Brands to Harvest Login Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged, targeting organizations across Central and Eastern Europe by impersonating legitimate global brands to deceive users into surrendering their login credentials. The attack utilizes self-contained HTML files delivered as email attachments, eliminating the need for…
APT-C-08 Hackers Exploiting WinRAR Vulnerability to Attack Government Organizations
The advanced persistent threat group APT-C-08, also known as Manlinghua or BITTER, has launched a sophisticated campaign targeting government organizations across South Asia by exploiting a critical directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR. Security researchers have identified the group’s first operational…
Virtual Event Today: CISO Forum 2025 Virtual Summit
From the evolving role of AI to the realities of cloud risk and governance, the CISO Forum Virtual Summit brings together CISOs, researchers, and innovators to share practical insights and strategies. The post Virtual Event Today: CISO Forum 2025 Virtual…
Amazon Uncovers Attacks Exploited Cisco ISE and Citrix NetScaler as Zero-Day Flaws
Amazon’s threat intelligence team on Wednesday disclosed that it observed an advanced threat actor exploiting two then-zero-day security flaws in Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) and Citrix NetScaler ADC products as part of attacks designed to deliver custom malware. “This…
Cyber-Insurance Payouts Soar 230% in UK
UK cyber-insurers paid 230% more to policyholders in 2024 than the year before This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cyber-Insurance Payouts Soar 230% in UK
Amazon discovers APT exploiting Cisco and Citrix zero-days
The Amazon threat intelligence team has identified an advanced threat actor exploiting previously undisclosed zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) and Citrix systems. The campaign used custom malware and demonstrated access to multiple undisclosed vulnerabilities. This discovery highlights…
Hamburg Miniature Museum Hit By Hack
Miniatur Wunderland, recognized as the world’s largest model train exhibition and a major tourist draw in Hamburg, recently disclosed a The post Hamburg Miniature Museum Hit By Hack first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read…
GlobalLogic Confirms Data Breach
Digital engineering firm GlobalLogic has confirmed that a large-scale data breach, linked to the notorious Clop ransomware gang, exposed The post GlobalLogic Confirms Data Breach first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article:…
Google Launches Private AI Compute
Google has launched a significant new privacy-enhancing technology called Private AI Compute designed to process artificial intelligence The post Google Launches Private AI Compute first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Google…
Australia Warned Of China Sabotage
The head of Australia’s primary security agency, Mike Burgess, has issued a stark warning about the rising threat of cyber-enabled sabotage targeting The post Australia Warned Of China Sabotage first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial…
UK Unveils Cyber Security Bill
The UK government has brought the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill before Parliament to upgrade the nation’s defenses against growing digital threats. The post UK Unveils Cyber Security Bill first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial…
Payroll Pirates: One Network, Hundreds of Targets
Cyber threats don’t always come with warning signs. Sometimes, they arrive as sponsored ads. Since mid-2023, a financially motivated network has been quietly hijacking payroll systems, credit unions, and trading platforms across the U.S. Their method? Malvertising. Their goal? Money.…
The Learning Counsel: 3 Steps to a Robust Zero-Trust Architecture in K-12 Schools This Year
This article was originally published in The Learning Counsel on 11/5/25 by Charlie Sander. It’s time for district leaders to turn your attention to cybersecurity strategy As the buzz around back-to-school season subsides and teachers and students fall into the…
Intel Sues Ex-Employee It Claims Stole 18,000 Company Files
Intel is suing a former employee who the chipmaker claims downloaded almost 18,000 corporate files days before leaving the company. The software engineer was told he was being let go effective July 31, likely part of Intel’s larger effort to…