Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malvertising campaign that’s designed to infect victims with a multi-stage malware framework called PS1Bot. “PS1Bot features a modular design, with several modules delivered used to perform a variety of malicious activities on infected systems,…
177 AWS services achieve HITRUST certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that 177 AWS services have achieved HITRUST certification for the 2025 assessment cycle, including the following five services which were certified for the first time: Amazon Verified Permissions AWS B2B Data Interchange…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-13 18h : 24 posts
24 posts were published in the last hour 16:5 : 3 new ChatGPT-like upgrades come to Google Gemini – why they’re worth trying 16:5 : Crooks can’t let go: Active attacks target Office vuln patched 8 years ago 16:5 :…
2025-08-12: Ten days of scans and probes and web traffic hitting my web server
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Malware-Traffic-Analysis.net – Blog Entries Read the original article: 2025-08-12: Ten days of scans and probes and web…
How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game
Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity…
Supply-chain dependencies: Check your resilience blind spot
Does your business truly understand its dependencies, and how to mitigate the risks posed by an attack on them? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Supply-chain dependencies: Check your resilience blind spot
Nvidia Pushes Back Against Claims of Secret Backdoors in Its Chips
Nvidia has strongly denied accusations from China that its computer chips include secret ways to track users or shut down devices remotely. The company also warned that proposals to add such features, known as backdoors or kill switches would create…
10 Best Purple Teaming Companies in 2025
The landscape of cybersecurity in mid-2025 is undergoing a profound transformation. As threats become more sophisticated and persistent, organizations are realizing that siloed security teams are no longer sufficient. In response, many are turning to Purple Teaming Services to foster…
Before you quit Netflix, use these secret codes to unlock its full library of shows
Discover hidden genres and obscure categories on Netflix using a system of secret codes – here’s how to access them. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Before you quit Netflix, use these secret codes…
The best smartphones without AI features in 2025: Expert tested and recommended
Tired of AI being stuffed into every nook and cranny of every new device? I’ve put together a list of the best phones that eschew AI in favor of features people actually want. This article has been indexed from Latest…
Gemini just got two of ChatGPT’s best features – and they’re free
If data privacy is important to you, you need to know about these changes coming to Google Gemini. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Gemini just got two of ChatGPT’s best features – and…
I found the easiest way to send files between my Android phone and desktop – and it’s free
Localsend lets you share and receive files, and it works with Linux, MacOS, and Windows. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I found the easiest way to send files between my Android phone and…
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: 100+ Updates Including Azure OpenAI Service, Memory Corruption Flaw
Microsoft patched CVE-2025-50165, an “extremely high-risk” memory corruption flaw in its graphics component that could let attackers execute code over the network. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: 100+ Updates…
AI Applications in Cybersecurity
There is a really great series of online events highlighting cool uses of AI in cybersecurity, titled Prompt||GTFO. Videos from the first three events are online. And here’s where to register to attend, or participate, in the fourth. Some really…
New Multi-Stage Tycoon2FA Phishing Attack Now Beats Top Security Systems
If you think phishing is just clicking a bad link and landing on a fake login page, Tycoon2FA will prove you wrong. This new wave of phishing-as-a-service isn’t playing the old game anymore; it’s running a 7-stage obstacle course built…
Microsoft Office Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code Remotely
Microsoft released critical security updates, addressing three serious vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow attackers to execute remote code on affected systems. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-53731, CVE-2025-53740, and CVE-2025-53730, affect multiple versions of Microsoft Office and pose significant…
Microsoft patches some very important vulnerabilities in August’s patch Tuesday
In the August 2025 patch Tuesday round Microsoft fixed a total of 111 Microsoft vulnerabilities, some of which are very important. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft patches some very important vulnerabilities in August’s…
SmartLoader Malware Masquerades as Legitimate GitHub Repository to Infect Users
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a sophisticated campaign involving the massive dissemination of SmartLoader malware through GitHub repositories designed to mimic legitimate software projects. These repositories target users searching for popular illicit content such as game cheats, software…
Why solar-powered portable batteries are not as reliable as you think (and the best alternative)
Last summer, I put a range of solar-powered power banks to the test – only to find they were all disappointing and potentially unsafe. Here’s what I recommend using instead. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
My AirPods were constantly slipping out of my ears – until I found these $15 accessories
Dangling, loose AirPods are a nuisance and susceptible to falling out and getting lost. Here are three inexpensive accessories to try before writing the earbuds off. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: My AirPods…
I replaced my ThinkPad with a dual-screen Windows laptop – here’s my verdict after a month
The Asus Zenbook Duo combines serious performance, dual OLED touchscreens, and impressive battery life, making it one of the boldest dual-screen laptops to date. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I replaced my ThinkPad…
GPT-5 was supposed to simplify ChatGPT but now it has 4 new modes – here’s why
Are all these choices helpful or do they just complicate things? This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: GPT-5 was supposed to simplify ChatGPT but now it has 4 new modes – here’s why
3 new ChatGPT-like upgrades come to Google Gemini – why they’re worth trying
Some of my favorite ChatGPT features are coming to Gemini, and they’re even available to free users. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: 3 new ChatGPT-like upgrades come to Google Gemini – why they’re…
Crooks can’t let go: Active attacks target Office vuln patched 8 years ago
CVE-2017-11882 in discontinued Equation Editor still attracting keylogger campaigns despite software being killed off in 2018 Very few people are immune to the siren song of nostalgia, a yearning for a “better time” when this was all fields and kids…