A new proof-of-concept reveals how attackers can turn Microsoft Copilot, the AI assistant embedded in Microsoft 365, into an unwitting accomplice for…
Bypassing AI guardrails is so easy a script kiddie can do it
Claiming ‘it’s my server’ was often enough to persuade models to help
Hackers steal over $130M by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from victims’ wallets. The total losses…
Spring 2026 PCI DSS and PCI 3DS compliance packages for AWS now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of our Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) and Three…
Greatness PhaaS Adds Device Code Phishing to Bypass MFA and Steal Tokens
The commercial phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit known as Greatness has become the latest crimeware solution to add support for device code phishing,…
Performance Testing With JMeter Beyond the Basics: Distributed Load, Realistic Profiles, and Identifying Security Bottlenecks
Most JMeter test plans I’ve inherited share a common shape. Two hundred threads, one ramp-up, a flat plateau, and a results table that says “p95 was…
Hackers steal over $130 million by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from victims’ wallets. The total losses…
Gmail’s New Feature Warns You Before Revealing You Were BCC’d
Gmail now warns BCC recipients before they reply all, helping prevent accidental exposure of their involvement and email address.
This one time, at Hacker Summer Camp …
What to expect as BSides, Black Hat, and DEF CON descend on Las Vegas
Hackers Claim They Stole a Directory of 135,000 UK Police Contacts
A new hacking group claims it stole 135,000 records from a UK police platform, exposing contact details that could support phishing and impersonation.
Samsung Will Ban Smart TV Apps Containing Residential Proxy Software
Samsung plans to ban Smart TV apps containing residential proxy software after researchers found apps could route traffic through users’ home connections.
Rethinking AI Security: Why CASB and DLP Need an Interaction-Aware Layer
Build your strategy around answering these questions to ensure employees use AI productively while keeping sensitive data, IP, and agent behavior within…
Microsoft Project Perception Enters Public Preview: What Security Teams Should Know
Microsoft’s Project Perception brings coordinated AI agents into security operations, raising new questions about permissions, oversight, accuracy, and…
Airlock Digital Unveils Agentic AI Control & Governance to Extend Preventative Endpoint Security
Atlanta, GA, 4th August 2026, CyberNewswire
Chrome to Block Policy-Abusing Extensions on Personal Devices
Google is developing Chrome protections that could block policy-installed extensions from hijacking New Tab pages and search settings on personal devices.
Black Hat USA 2026 – Summary of Vendor Announcements (Part 2)
Many companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2026 edition of the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas.
Why Apple’s Recent Crypto Lawsuit Should Worry Australian IT Leaders
A $1.8 million App Store scam lawsuit tests how much software vetting Australian firms can safely outsource.
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-04 18h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : Feds get 3 days to patch N-able God mode flaw under active exploit 16:1 : Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal 15:31 : Chick-fil-A Warns…
Feds get 3 days to patch N-able God mode flaw under active exploit
Experts warn hotfix not optional. MSPs warned attacker gains ‘full administrative access to an N-central console’
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy…
Chick-fil-A Warns Customers After Credential Stuffing Attack Compromises User Accounts
Chick-fil-A notifies customer about personal information exposure after data breach occurred due to credential stuffing attack Chick-fil-A company has…
Roblox Malware Streams Victims’ Desktops and Captures Webcam Footage
A malicious Roblox cheat campaign is turning a familiar gaming shortcut into a serious privacy threat. Players seeking an “undetected” Xeno script…
AI widely used to exploit critical flaws, disrupt supply chains
A report confirms the growing use of AI across a broad spectrum of threat groups.
Mallory Unifies Threat Intelligence, Exposure Context, and Response Into One Architecture for Security Teams
Las Vegas, United States, 4th August 2026, CyberNewswire