Someone hacked an Italian ferry. It looks like the malware was installed by someone on the ferry, and not remotely. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: IoT Hack
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-26 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 11:2 : Spotify cracks down on unlawful scraping of 86 million songs
Spotify cracks down on unlawful scraping of 86 million songs
Spotify shut down accounts after Anna’s Archive scraped and published data on 86 million songs, confirming action against unlawful scraping. Spotify disabled user accounts after an open-source group published files containing 86 million songs scraped from the platform. The group,…
Critical LangChain Core Vulnerability Exposes Secrets via Serialization Injection
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in LangChain Core that could be exploited by an attacker to steal sensitive secrets and even influence large language model (LLM) responses through prompt injection. LangChain Core (i.e., langchain-core) is a core Python…
Top Data Breaches in 2025 [Month-wise]
A data breach. Headlines scream, investors and customers panic, fingers get pointed, and goodwill gets affected. Do you know how much a data breach can affect a company? Data breaches… The post Top Data Breaches in 2025 [Month-wise] appeared first…
Fortinet VPN exploit, Google gmail change, Aflac breach update
Active exploitation of Fortinet VPN bypass utility observed Google possibly allowing users to change default gmail address June Aflac attack resulted in data theft Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers…
Were the records of 200 million Pornhub users stolen by hackers?
Yes, records belonging to approximately 200 million Pornhub premium users have been stolen by hackers. Even though authorities revealed the cyber incident earlier this month,… The post Were the records of 200 million Pornhub users stolen by hackers? appeared first…
Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm Integration with Model Context Protocol.
Learn how to integrate post-quantum cryptographic algorithms with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for robust AI infrastructure security against quantum computing threats. The post Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithm Integration with Model Context Protocol. appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Privacy-Preserving Biometric Verification with Handwritten Inputs
Explore privacy-preserving biometric verification techniques using handwritten inputs. Learn about securing sensitive data with homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs for authentication. The post Privacy-Preserving Biometric Verification with Handwritten Inputs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters
Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take on part of that burden by scoring vulnerabilities at scale. While the results show promise in specific areas, consistent…
Critical LangChain Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Steal Sensitive Secrets
A critical security vulnerability in LangChain, one of the world’s most widely deployed AI frameworks, enables attackers to extract environment variable secrets and, through a serialization injection flaw, potentially achieve code execution. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-68664, affects the core…
Parrot 7.0 Released with New Penetration Testing and AI Tools
Parrot OS 7.0, codenamed Echo, launches as a complete system rewrite based on Debian 13, bringing KDE Plasma 6, Wayland by default, and fresh penetration testing tools, including a dedicated AI category. This release emphasizes lightweight theming and community-driven spins,…
From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026
Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according to a global survey from Veeam. Veeam surveyed 250 senior IT and business decision-makers worldwide to understand how they…
The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access
Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybersecurity, hybridization, AI, and more. Passwordless moves from pilot to production In 2026, passwordless authentication will shift from isolated…
The Ransomware Ecosystem: An Encore Holiday Episode
Jim takes a break for some R&R during the holidays and shares his favorite podcast episodes from the year. He acknowledges that some listeners might have heard these episodes already, while others may find them new. The podcast’s production is…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-26 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 5:2 : Utair – 401,400 breached accounts
Utair – 401,400 breached accounts
In August 2020, news broke of a data breach of Russian airline Utair that dated back to the previous year. The breach contained over 400k unique email addresses along with extensive personal information including names, physical addresses, dates of birth,…
Critical Langchain Vulnerability Let attackers Exfiltrate Sensitive Secrets from AI systems
A critical vulnerability in LangChain’s core library (CVE-2025-68664) allows attackers to exfiltrate sensitive environment variables and potentially execute code through deserialization flaws. Discovered by a Cyata researcher and patched just before Christmas 2025, the issue affects one of the most…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-26 03h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : Are IT managers truly satisfied with current AI security measures 2:2 : What makes a business free to choose the best AI security 2:2 : How do secrets management tools…
Are IT managers truly satisfied with current AI security measures
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial in AI Security? Have you ever considered how closely your organization’s cybersecurity posture is tied to its management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? Where digital threats increasingly target machine identities, the role of NHIs in AI…
What makes a business free to choose the best AI security
How Can Organizations Effectively Manage Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to Enhance Cloud Security? Have you ever wondered how machine identities fit into the broader framework of cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is pivotal for enterprises aiming to bolster their cloud security…
How do secrets management tools deliver value to organizations
What Are Non-Human Identities and Why Do They Matter in Cybersecurity? Security teams often grapple with a pivotal question: How can organizations effectively safeguard Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? NHIs play a crucial role in cybersecurity by acting as unique identifiers for…
Can Agentic AI operate independently within secure parameters
How is Agentic AI Revolutionizing the Management of Non-Human Identities? Have you ever considered the autonomous potential of Agentic AI in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) within your organization? With industries increasingly rely on machine identities for efficient operations, securing these…
What Makes a Successful GRC Team? Roles, Skills, & Structure
Key Takeaways A GRC team is responsible for defining how requirements are interpreted, how risks are assessed and tracked, and how accountability is maintained across the organization. While the GRC team provides central oversight, effective execution depends on coordination with…