Chainalysis exposed password hashes and live tokens. Learn what happened, which monitoring tools went offline, and what affected users should check.
UK School Network Hit by 3AM Ransomware as Researchers Suspect AI-Assisted Intrusion
An incident involving ransomware against a UK school network has brought attention to how much of a factor AI is becoming in cybercrime. During the…
US issues more sanctions against Prince Group scam center affiliates
The sanctions target four people and 41 companies linked to the Prince Group — a Cambodian company accused of running a billion-dollar scam operation.
APT29’s Watering Holes Target Thousands of Mobile Users
After compromising websites, the Russian state-sponsored threat group is fingerprinting victims, then harvesting information from the interesting ones.
OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra silently obstructed safety research tasks
OpenAI has disclosed another AI alignment incident where GPT-6 Astra was found to sometimes quietly withhold help on safety research. […]
CYBER BRIEFING | NOVEMBER 04, 2026
WordPress RCE exploited in the wild; Chrome 157 fixes 213 flaws
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-11-05 21h : 15 posts
15 posts published in the last hour 19:32Chrome 157 patches 213 flaws including 7 critical 19:32Introducing AWS account access manager: IAM role flexibility with centralized workforce access 19:32Air Force cyber official: need to invest in digital forensics 19:31New investments to…
Chrome 157 patches 213 flaws including 7 critical
Google has released Chrome version 157 to its stable channel for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, addressing 213 security vulnerabilities including seven…
Introducing AWS account access manager: IAM role flexibility with centralized workforce access
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is introducing account access manager, a flexible new way to manage workforce access to your Amazon Web Services…
Air Force cyber official: need to invest in digital forensics
Wanda Jones-Heath said it’s key to keeping pace with incidents and threats, speaking at a Datadog event Thursday.
New investments to reduce on-premises security risk
We’re announcing a new on-premises security initiative, bringing together guidance, migration, and product investments.
Harden cooling systems now, feds warn critical infrastructure operators amid attacks
The U.S. government on Thursday called on critical infrastructure operators to safeguard their cooling systems following hacks that have caused chaos in…
What’s new in Microsoft Security: November 2026
Microsoft Security’s November 2026 updates strengthen AI agent security, least privilege, threat protection, and exposure management.
Infostealers Expose 72% of Organizations: Why One Login Matters
Outpost24 found infostealer-related credential exposure at 72% of organizations studied. Learn why one stolen account can create serious security risks.
Bring a tent, I’ve got the coffee: Lessons from it-sa
Thorsten may have had to camp out in Nuremberg to attend it-sa, but the real story is the initiative to add a formal IT Security apprenticeship program in…
CISA flags WordPress RCE flaw as actively exploited
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert warning that attackers are actively exploiting a recently patched…
China-Aligned Group Abuses Sogou Input Method to Deliver Malware
SlippyNunchucks used DNS hijacking to turn Sogou brand promotions into a malware channel
US government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers
A joint U.S. government statement says the hacks are affecting the food, transportation, and healthcare industries after reports of global mass-hacks.
7 Best Security Add-Ons for Microsoft Entra in 2026
Compare 7 Microsoft Entra security add-ons for identity verification, privileged access, legacy authentication, hardware-backed keys and directory…
The Race Against the 3-Day Clock: How Rapid7 Helps Meet BOD 26-04 Compliance
Introduction to BOD 26-04 On June 10, 2026, CISA issued Binding Operational Directive 26-04, “Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk.” Strip away the…
mSecure Warns Customers to Change Passwords After Security Incident
mSecure urges customers to protect passwords, 2FA secrets and passkeys after a security incident. Learn what is known and which accounts to secure first.
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-11-05 20h : 24 posts
24 posts published in the last hour 18:35Silk Road – Ross Ulbricht Put His Real Gmail in a Job Ad 18:34Canadian extradited for university supercomputer cryptomining 18:34Keeping pace with e-evidence: New report examines Europe’s digital forensic capabilities 18:33APT29-Linked Hackers Hijack…
Silk Road – Ross Ulbricht Put His Real Gmail in a Job Ad
Silk Road was the dark web market run as Dread Pirate Roberts. How a 2011 job advert with Ross Ulbricht’s own Gmail address helped the FBI identify him.
Canadian extradited for university supercomputer cryptomining
Federal prosecutors have charged two Canadian nationals with illegally accessing university supercomputers to mine cryptocurrency, with one defendant now…