Splunk released security advisories addressing multiple vulnerabilities affecting various versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform. The flaws range from cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities to access control bypasses, with CVSS scores ranging from 4.6 to 7.5. Critical Vulnerabilities Identified…
Microsoft Outlook Bug on Windows Devices Results in Repeated Email Crashes
Microsoft is currently investigating a significant bug affecting classic Outlook for Windows that prevents users from accessing their email accounts. The issue manifests as a persistent error message stating “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set…
The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity
A new study from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows how geopolitical tensions shape cyberattacks on power grids, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. How the research was done Researchers reviewed major cyber threat databases including MITRE ATT&CK Groups, CSIS,…
GPT needs to be rewired for security
LLMs and agentic systems already shine at everyday productivity, including transcribing and summarizing meetings, extracting action items, prioritizing critical emails, and even planning travel. But in the SOC (where mistakes have real cost), today’s models stumble on work that demands…
Google Drive Desktop Gets AI-Powered Ransomware Detection to Block Cyberattacks
Google has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered ransomware detection system for its Drive desktop application, representing a significant advancement in cybersecurity protection for organizations worldwide. This innovative feature automatically halts file synchronization when malicious encryption attempts are detected, preventing widespread data…
Multiple Splunk Enterprise Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Unauthorized JavaScript code
Splunk has released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in its Enterprise and Cloud Platform products, some of which could allow attackers to execute unauthorized JavaScript code, access sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The advisories, published on October 1,…
Biotech platforms keep missing the mark on security fundamentals
A new security posture report on the biotech sector shows how quickly attackers could reach sensitive health data with only basic reconnaissance. Researchers needed less than two hours per company to uncover exposed genomic records, unprotected APIs, and misconfigured systems,…
Underwriting is shifting to AI-driven, real-time decisions by 2030
Underwriting is undergoing a major transformation as financial institutions push for faster decisions, better fraud detection, and greater personalization, according to a new global Experian report. By 2030, credit decisions are expected to become embedded in everyday transactions, with artificial…
Moline-Coal Valley School District Shifts from Reactive to Proactive Student Safety & Google Security
Cloud Monitor Delivers Fast, Accurate Alerts and Empowers School Staff to Support Students in Crisis Moline-Coal Valley School District in Moline, Illinois, serves a community of approximately 7,200 students and 1,000 faculty and staff. The district operates on a 1:1…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9638, (Thu, Oct 2nd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, October 2nd, 2025…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-02 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-01 21:32 : OpenSSL patches 3 vulnerabilities, urging immediate updates
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-01
165 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : OpenSSL patches 3 vulnerabilities, urging immediate updates 21:2 : WestJet Confirms Passenger IDs and Passports Stolen in Cyberattack 21:2 : Threat Actors Leveraging Senior Travel Scams to Deliver Datzbro Malware…
USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 – Network Structure And Privacy: The Re-Identification Risk In Graph Data
Creator, Author and Presenter: Daniele Romanini, Resolve Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 – Network Structure And Privacy: The Re-Identification…
OpenSSL patches 3 vulnerabilities, urging immediate updates
OpenSSL updates addressed 3 flaws enabling key recovery, code execution, and DoS attacks. Users are urged to update asap. The OpenSSL Project has released security updates to address three vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-9230, CVE-2025-9231, and CVE-2025-9232, in its open-source SSL/TLS…
WestJet Confirms Passenger IDs and Passports Stolen in Cyberattack
WestJet confirms a data breach starting June 13, 2025, stole passport/ID and personal data. Credit cards and passwords are safe. The airline offers 24 months of free identity monitoring, including $1M insurance. This article has been indexed from Hackread –…
Threat Actors Leveraging Senior Travel Scams to Deliver Datzbro Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign targeting seniors through fraudulent travel and social activity promotions on Facebook. The newly identified Datzbro malware represents a dangerous evolution in mobile threats, combining advanced spyware capabilities with remote access tools…
Ukraine Warns of Weaponized XLL Files Delivers CABINETRAT Malware Via Zip Files
Ukrainian security agencies have issued an urgent warning regarding a sophisticated malware campaign targeting government and critical infrastructure sectors through weaponized XLL files distributed via compressed archives. The malicious campaign leverages Microsoft Excel add-in files containing the CABINETRAT backdoor, representing…
Passwordless 101 for SaaS: Magic Links, OTP, or Passkeys?
Discover magic links, OTPs, and passkeys for SaaS apps. Compare security, UX, and rollout strategies to choose the right passwordless method. The post Passwordless 101 for SaaS: Magic Links, OTP, or Passkeys? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?
CISA is among the government agencies affected. The shutdown is a reminder for government contractors to harden their cybersecurity. The post What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity? appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Anker offered to pay Eufy camera owners to share videos for training its AI
Hundreds of Eufy customers have donated hundreds of thousands of videos to train the company’s AI systems. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Anker offered to pay Eufy camera owners to share…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-01 21h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 19:2 : Nvidia and Adobe vulnerabilities 18:32 : Air Force admits SharePoint privacy issue as reports trickle out of possible breach
Fake Google Careers Recruiters Target Gmail Users in Phishing Scam
Phishing emails posing as Google recruiters steal Gmail logins, exploiting Salesforce spoofing and Cloudflare to bypass defenses. The post Fake Google Careers Recruiters Target Gmail Users in Phishing Scam appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
AI agent hypefest crashing up against cautious leaders, Gartner finds
Only 15% considering deployments and just 7% say it’ll replace humans in next four years Enterprises aren’t keen on letting autonomous agents take the wheel amid fears over trust and security as research once again shows that AI hype is…
‘Delightful’ root-access bug in Red Hat OpenShift AI allows full cluster takeover
Who wouldn’t want root access on cluster master nodes? A 9.9 out of 10 severity bug in Red Hat’s OpenShift AI service could allow a remote attacker with minimal authentication to steal data, disrupt services, and fully hijack the platform.……