Generative AI is fueling a new wave of identity fraud, making digital security more critical than ever. In response, Veridas has introduced an advanced injection attack detection capability to combat the growing threat of synthetic identities. This new feature strengthens…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [10 February]
In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud storage bucket—each one seems minor until it becomes the entry point for an attack. This week, we’ve…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-10 15h : 12 posts
12 posts were published in the last hour 13:33 : Small praise for modern compilers – A case of Ubuntu printing vulnerability that wasn’t 13:33 : How These Decentralized AI Solutions Secure Their Services in a Disruptive Industry 13:32 :…
Small praise for modern compilers – A case of Ubuntu printing vulnerability that wasn’t
By Aleksandar Nikolich Earlier this year, we conducted code audits of the macOS printing subsystem, which is heavily based on the open-source CUPS package. During this investigation, IPP-USB protocol caught our attention. IPP over USB specification defines how printers that…
How These Decentralized AI Solutions Secure Their Services in a Disruptive Industry
This article looks at the measures AI solutions take to secure their offering with insights from platforms like OORT and Filecoin who are creating new security models for their AI infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest…
Quishing via QR Codes Emerging as a Top Attack Vector Used by Hackers
QR codes, once a symbol of convenience and security in digital interactions, have become a significant target for cybercriminals. The Rise of Fake QR Code Scams A new form of cyberattack, dubbed “quishing,” involves the use of counterfeit QR codes…
NetSupport RAT Grant Attackers Full Access to Victims Systems
The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) has reported a significant rise in incidents involving the NetSupport Remote Access Trojan (RAT) since January 2025. This malicious software, originally designed as a legitimate IT support tool, has been weaponized by cybercriminals to…
How Electric AI Strengthened Its Cloud Security with AI-Powered Solutions
Electric AI, a New York-based IT platform provider serving nearly 1,000 customers and over 55,000 end-users, faced the critical challenge of securing not only their own infrastructure but also protecting sensitive data across multiple industries. As a managed security provider…
US news org still struggling to print papers a week after ‘cybersecurity event’
Publications across 25 states either producing smaller issues or very delayed ones US newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is one week into tackling a nondescript “cybersecurity event,” saying the related investigation may take “weeks or longer” to complete.… This article has…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [10 February]
In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud storage bucket—each one seems minor until it becomes the entry point for an attack. This week, we’ve…
Seit Januar: Brute-Force-Attacken von Millionen IP-Adressen beobachtet
Die Angriffe sind in der Spitze von bis zu 2,8 Millionen IP-Adressen an einem Tag ausgegangen. Auch Deutschland steuert ein paar Quellgeräte bei. (Brute Force, Netzwerk) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Seit…
5 Best NIS2 Compliance Software and Solution Providers
The European Union’s Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is now in effect. And, throughout 2025, governments across the continent will be transposing it into national law. Complying with the regulation involves a combination of changes to workflows, employee…
Why the Growing Risk of Cyber Inequity Threatens Critical Infrastructure
Cyber inequity is a growing chasm that continues to separate organizations with robust cybersecurity and technology capabilities from those without. This digital divide is a global cybersecurity crisis in the… The post Why the Growing Risk of Cyber Inequity Threatens…
Orthanc Server Vulnerability Poses Risk to Medical Data, Healthcare Operations
A critical vulnerability found in Orthanc servers can pose a serious risk to medical data and healthcare operations. The post Orthanc Server Vulnerability Poses Risk to Medical Data, Healthcare Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [10 February]
In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud storage bucket—each one seems minor until it becomes the entry point for an attack. This week, we’ve…
LLM Hijackers Exploit DeepSeek-V3 Model Just One Day After Launch
Hackers reportedly gained unauthorized access to the cutting-edge DeepSeek-V3 model within just 24 hours of its high-profile release. DeepSeek-V3, a state-of-the-art large language model (LLM) developed by the renowned AI research lab Nexus-AI, was expected to redefine benchmarks in natural…
Media giant Lee Enterprises confirms cyberattack as news outlets report ongoing disruption
The newspaper owner said it was determining what data, if any, was stolen. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Media giant Lee…
Pairwise Authentication of Humans
Here’s an easy system for two humans to remotely authenticate to each other, so they can be sure that neither are digital impersonations. To mitigate that risk, I have developed this simple solution where you can setup a unique time-based…
Cisco Hacked – Ransomware Group Allegedly Breach Internal Network & Gained AD Access
Cisco has reportedly fallen victim to a significant data breach, with sensitive credentials from its internal network and domain infrastructure leaked online. The breach is allegedly linked to the Kraken ransomware group, which has published a dataset on its dark…
Seven Years Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow attackers to execute remote code. The vulnerability, which had been inactive for seven years, was uncovered while conducting routine research on the Linux kernel’s TCP subsystem. This…
Penetration Testers Arrested by Police During Authorized Physical Penetration Testing
A routine physical penetration test conducted by cybersecurity professionals took an unexpected turn when armed police arrested two security experts during a simulated breach at a corporate office in Malta. The incident involving miscommunication between the client and local authorities…
Ransomware Payments Dropped By 35%, As Victims Refusing To Pay
In a significant shift in the ransomware landscape, payments to attackers have decreased by approximately 35% year-over-year. This decline is attributed to increased law enforcement actions, improved international collaboration, and a growing trend among victims to refuse ransom demands. Here…
Could you Spot a Digital Twin at Work? Get Ready for Hyper-Personalized Attacks
The world is worried about deepfakes. Research conducted in the U.S. and Australia finds that nearly three-quarters of respondents feel negatively about them, associating the AI-generated phenomenon with fraud and misinformation. But in the workplace, we’re more likely to let…
Google-Konten: Zeitplan für Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung steht
Im November hat Google es angekündigt, nun steht der Zeitplan für die erzwungene Umstellung auf Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung von Google-Konten. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Google-Konten: Zeitplan für Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung steht