A new wave of cyberattacks leveraging the Winos4.0 malware framework has targeted organizations in Taiwan through malicious PDF attachments disguised as tax inspection alerts, according to a January 2025 threat analysis by FortiGuard Labs. The campaign employs multi-stage payload delivery,…
The art of balancing data security with business goals
In this Help Net Security video, Nathan Parks, Senior Research Specialist at Gartner, discusses their recent research, revealing that only 14% of security leaders effectively balance data security with business goals. 35% of leaders are focused on securing data, while…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-28 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 5:4 : Infosec products of the month: February 2025 4:32 : Microsoft names alleged credential-snatching ‘Azure Abuse Enterprise’ operators 4:32 : Beyond SMS: HYPR’s Perspective on Gmail’s Shift to QR Code Authentication…
Infosec products of the month: February 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Armor, BigID, Dynatrace, Fortinet, Legit Security, Netwrix, Nymi, Palo Alto Networks, Pangea, Privacera, Qualys, SafeBreach, Satori, Seal Security, Socure, and Veeam Software. Qualys TotalAppSec…
Microsoft names alleged credential-snatching ‘Azure Abuse Enterprise’ operators
Crew helped lowlifes generate X-rated celeb deepfakes using Redmond’s OpenAI-powered cloud – claim Microsoft has named four of the ten people it is suing for allegedly snatching Azure cloud credentials and developing tools to bypass safety guardrails in its generative…
Beyond SMS: HYPR’s Perspective on Gmail’s Shift to QR Code Authentication
SMS-based, two-factor authentication (2FA) has long been a staple security measure for many online services, including Gmail. However, as the tech industry shifts towards more secure authentication methods, it has become evident that SMS codes are no longer the ideal…
University of Notre Dame Hit by Cyberattack— Hackers Say They Stole Everything
A cybercriminal group known as Fog Ransomware has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the University of Notre Dame in Perth, Australia. According to reports, the group has allegedly stolen 62.2GB of sensitive data, including student medical records, staff…
DeepSeek Data Leak – 12,000 Hardcoded Live API keys and Passwords Exposed
A recent analysis uncovered 11,908 live DeepSeek API keys, passwords, and authentication tokens embedded in publicly scraped web data. According to cybersecurity firm Truffle Security, the study highlights how AI models trained on unfiltered internet snapshots risk internalizing and potentially…
Feds: Army soldier suspected of AT&T heist Googled ‘can hacking be treason,’ ‘defecting to Russia’
FYI: What NOT to search after committing a crime The US Army soldier suspected of compromising AT&T and bragging about getting his hands on President Trump’s call logs allegedly tried to sell stolen information to a foreign intel agent.… This…
PayPal’s “no-code checkout” abused by scammers
Malicious Google ads are redirecting PayPal users looking for assistance to fraudulent pay links embedding scammers’ phone numbers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PayPal’s “no-code checkout” abused by scammers
How Scalping Bots Exploited a Vulnerable API to Disrupt Online Retail Sales
In the fast-paced world of online retail, where customer satisfaction and availability are paramount, a sudden attack by scalping bots can disrupt operations, inflate costs, and damage reputation. A North American Online Retailer faced a month-long bot attack that targeted…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-28 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 28th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9344, (Fri, Feb 28th) 1:32 : Spyzie – 518,643 breached accounts
ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 28th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9344, (Fri, Feb 28th)
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 Friday, February 28th, 2025…
Spyzie – 518,643 breached accounts
In February 2025, the spyware service Spyzie suffered a data breach along with sibling spyware services, Spyic and Cocospy. The Spyzie breach alone exposed almost 519k customer email addresses which were provided to HIBP, and reportedly also enabled unauthorised access…
Morpheus: Building Dynamic, Context-Specific Response Playbooks with AI
How Morpheus revolutionizes security automation with dynamically generated, context-aware workflows. The post Morpheus: Building Dynamic, Context-Specific Response Playbooks with AI appeared first on D3 Security. The post Morpheus: Building Dynamic, Context-Specific Response Playbooks with AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Do Powerful Tools Enhance Your Data Security?
How Can Powerful Security Tools Impact Your Data Protection Strategy? Has it ever occurred to you how critical it is to have a robust data protection framework in massive digitalization? The need for advanced cybersecurity measures becomes more critical. One…
Is Your NHI Lifecycle Management Capable?
Is Your Approach to NHI Lifecycle Management Robust Enough? Have you ever wondered about the invisibility of your organizational cyber risk? When did you last evaluate the strength of your Non-Human Identity (NHI) lifecycle management? The management of NHIs and…
Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends?
Can We Be Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends? Driven by the incessant need for safer digital environments where data and machine identities form the core of many organizational operations. A seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, must ponder, how…
GHOSTR Hacker Linked to 90+ Data Breaches Arrested
A hacker using the alias GHOSTR, linked to 90+ data breaches, was arrested in a joint effort by law enforcement in Thailand, Singapore, and cybersecurity firm Group-IB. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-28 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 23:2 : Psychological Safety as a Competitive Edge 23:2 : Feds: Army soldier accused of AT&T heist Googled ‘can hacking be treason,’ ‘defecting to Russia’ 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary…
Psychological Safety as a Competitive Edge
Psychological safety isn’t about fluffy “niceness” — it is the foundation of agile teams that innovate, adapt, and deliver. When teams fearlessly debate ideas, admit mistakes, challenge norms, and find ways to make progress, they can outperform most competitors. Yet,…
Feds: Army soldier accused of AT&T heist Googled ‘can hacking be treason,’ ‘defecting to Russia’
FYI: What NOT to search after committing a crime The US Army soldier accused of compromising AT&T and bragging about getting his hands on President Trump’s call logs allegedly tried to sell stolen information to a foreign intel agent.… This…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-02-27
206 posts were published in the last hour 22:33 : Symptom-Checker-Apps: Das sind die besten Anwendungen laut Stiftung Warentest 22:7 : eCommerce Customer Service Tips For Online Support: The Basics 22:7 : FBI officially fingers North Korea for $1.5B Bybit…
Symptom-Checker-Apps: Das sind die besten Anwendungen laut Stiftung Warentest
Wer erste Krankheitssymptome zeigt, greift gern mal zum Smartphone und sucht im Internet nach möglichen Diagnosen. Da das meist wenig zielführend ist, gibt es Symptom-Checker-Apps, die es besser und präziser machen wollen. Die Stiftung Warentest hat zehn von ihnen getestet…