Hashcat is an open-source password recovery tool that supports five attack modes and more than 300 highly optimized hashing algorithms. It runs on CPUs, GPUs, and other hardware accelerators across Linux, Windows, and macOS, and includes features for distributed password…
What’s keeping risk leaders up at night? AI, tariffs, and cost cuts
Enterprise risk leaders are most concerned about rising tariffs and trade tensions heading into the second half of 2025, according to a new report from Gartner. The firm’s second-quarter Emerging Risk Report, based on a survey of 223 senior risk,…
The surprising truth about identity security confidence
Organizations most confident in their identity security are often the least prepared, according to a new report from BeyondID. The study reveals a troubling gap between what organizations believe about their identity security programs and how they actually behave. Surprisingly,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-04 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 0:32 : Lazarus Group rises again, this time with malware-laden fake FOSS
ISC Stormcast For Monday, August 4th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9554, (Mon, Aug 4th)
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Lazarus Group rises again, this time with malware-laden fake FOSS
PLUS: Slow MFA rollout costs Canucks $5m; Lawmakers ponder Stingray ban; MSFT tightens Teams; And more! Infosec In Brief North Korea’s Lazarus Group has changed tactics and is now creating malware-laden open source software.… This article has been indexed from…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-04 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 22:58 : IT Security News Weekly Summary 31 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-03 22:3 : BSidesSF 2025: Service Mesh Security: Shifting Focus To The Application Layer 22:3 : Stay…
IT Security News Weekly Summary 31
210 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-03 20:32 : Legacy May Kill, (Sun, Aug 3rd) 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 21h : 1 posts 18:32 : A Massive…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-03
29 posts were published in the last hour 20:32 : Legacy May Kill, (Sun, Aug 3rd) 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 21h : 1 posts 18:32 : A Massive 800% Rise in Data Breach Incidents in First…
BSidesSF 2025: Service Mesh Security: Shifting Focus To The Application Layer
Creator/Author/Presenter: Daniel Popescu Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators/Authors/Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a…
Stay Proactive: Secure Your Cloud Identities
Does Your Cloud Security Truly Address Non-Human Identities? Every organization wishes for a robust cybersecurity strategy, but have you ever wondered if yours truly addresses non-human identities (NHIs)? This essential, often overlooked element in your security infrastructure plays a crucial…
Controlling NHIs: Strategy for Modern Security
Why is NHI Management so Crucial in Modern Security Strategies? Where the utilization of machine identities is becoming increasingly commonplace, it’s essential to ask: How prominent is NHI management in shaping modern security strategies? Directly addressing this question paves the…
Are Your Security Measures Capable Enough?
How Effective are Your Cybersecurity Measures? Is your organization taking the adequate security measures to protect itself from digital threats? With digital becomes increasingly sophisticated, so too does cybersecurity. For businesses operating in the cloud, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets…
Legacy May Kill, (Sun, Aug 3rd)
Just saw something that I thought was long gone. The username “pop3user” is showing up in our telnet/ssh logs. I don't know how long ago it was that I used POP3 to retrieve e-mail from one of my mail servers.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 21h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 18:32 : A Massive 800% Rise in Data Breach Incidents in First Half of 2025
A Massive 800% Rise in Data Breach Incidents in First Half of 2025
Cybersecurity experts have warned of a significant increase in identity-based attacks, following the revelation that 1.8 billion credentials were stolen in the first half of 2025, representing an 800% increase compared to the previous six months. Data breach attacks are…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 18h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 15:33 : Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach 15:33 : Amazon Customers Face Surge in Phishing Attacks Through Fake Emails and Texts 15:33 : Here’s Why…
Cybersecurity News Recap – Chrome, Gemini Vulnerabilities, Linux Malware, and Man-in-the-Prompt Attack
Welcome to this week’s edition of Cybersecurity News Recap! In this issue, we bring you the latest updates and critical developments across the threat landscape. Stay ahead of risks with key insights on newly discovered Chrome and Gemini vulnerabilities, the surge…
Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach
A Pi-hole donor has reported receiving spam email to an address created exclusively for their donation to the popular network-level ad blocker, raising concerns about a potential data breach affecting the project’s donor database. The incident, reported on Reddit’s Pi-hole…
Amazon Customers Face Surge in Phishing Attacks Through Fake Emails and Texts
Cybercriminals are actively targeting Amazon users with a sharp increase in phishing scams, and the company is sounding the alarm. Fraudsters are sending deceptive emails that appear to originate from Amazon, prompting users to log in via a counterfeit…
Here’s Why We Need Child Influencer Laws in a Monetised Content Society
The increasing urgency around safeguarding children who are featured as influencers or content creators online is a concerning trend that has grown rapidly in recent years. Earlier, U.S. child labor laws like the Coogan Law were designed to protect…
Amazon Accounts Targeted by New Phishing Scam — Here’s How to Stay Safe
A wave of phishing scams is currently targeting Amazon users, putting millions of accounts at risk. Criminals are sending fake emails and text messages that appear to come from Amazon, tricking users into clicking on links that lead to fraudulent…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-03 15h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 13:2 : Hackers Compromise French Submarine Engineering Company
10 Best HIPAA Compliance Software & Solutions Providers in 2025
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of 2025, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more critical than ever. The increasing reliance on digital health records, telehealth, and other technological advancements has created a complex…