Taipei invites infosec bods to come and play on its home turf Picture this: It’s 2030 and China’s furious with Taiwan after the island applies to the UN to be recognized as an independent state. After deciding on a full…
Elon Musk Questions X’s Ban In China, After TikTok Ban
With Donald Trump moving to strike down US ban on TikTok, Elon Musk questions why X is still banned in China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk Questions X’s Ban In China,…
Belsen Group Leaks 15,000+ FortiGate Firewall Configurations
FortiGate firewall leak exposes 15,000+ configurations, impacting organizations globally. The actor behind the leak is Belsen Group. Learn… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Belsen Group Leaks…
Privacy Roundup: Week 3 of Year 2025
This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 12 JAN 2025 – 18 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here…
Washington Man Admits to Role in Multiple Cybercrime, Fraud Schemes
Marco Raquan Honesty has pleaded guilty to his roles in several fraud schemes, including smishing, identity theft, and bank account takeover. The post Washington Man Admits to Role in Multiple Cybercrime, Fraud Schemes appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Common AI Promt Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
If you are running a business in 2025, you’re probably already using generative AI in some capacity. GenAI tools and chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, have become indispensable in a variety of cases, ranging from content production…
FBI Hacks 4,200 Computers to Remove PlugX Malware Linked to Chinese Hackers
The FBI has successfully hacked and removed PlugX malware from approximately 4,200 computers across the US in a large-scale cybersecurity operation. The malware, allegedly deployed by the China-based hacking group known as “Mustang Panda” or “Twill Typhoon,” has been…
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions
An American education technology company, PowerSchool, is the latest giant to fall a victim of hacking and data breaches, which probably compromised millions of records of students and teachers in North America. As one of the leading providers of…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-20 18h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 17:3 : Russian State-Linked Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts, Warns Microsoft 17:3 : Beyond Passwords: Transforming Access Security with Passwordless IAM 17:2 : HPE Launches Investigation After Hacker Claims Data Breach 16:34 :…
Russian State-Linked Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts, Warns Microsoft
Microsoft warns the WhatsApp accounts of US government officials are being targetted by Russian hacking group This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Russian State-Linked Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts, Warns Microsoft
Beyond Passwords: Transforming Access Security with Passwordless IAM
Ever found yourself locked out of an account at the worst possibility? While rushing to meet a deadline or accessing something critical—because you didn’t remember the password? Or maybe you… The post Beyond Passwords: Transforming Access Security with Passwordless IAM…
HPE Launches Investigation After Hacker Claims Data Breach
HPE is investigating claims of data breach by hacker IntelBroker, who offered stolen files for sale This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: HPE Launches Investigation After Hacker Claims Data Breach
Heimdal and Interbel Partner to Secure Spanish Businesses Against Rising Cyber Threats
BARCELONA, Spain, and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, January 20, 2025 — Heimdal, a leading cybersecurity company, has partnered with Interbel, a Spanish cybersecurity and Email value added distributor with over 27 years of experience. Together, they will deliver powerful and user-friendly cybersecurity…
Indian APT Group DONOT Misuses App for Intelligence Gathering
Android apps, linked to APT group DONOT, disguised as a chat platform for intelligence gathering This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Indian APT Group DONOT Misuses App for Intelligence Gathering
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]
As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intelligence moves show a reality where malware and fake news are used as tools in global politics. Every…
DoNot Team Linked to New Tanzeem Android Malware Targeting Intelligence Collection
The Threat actor known as DoNot Team has been linked to a new Android malware as part of highly targeted cyber attacks. The artifacts in question, named Tanzeem (meaning “organization” in Urdu) and Tanzeem Update, were spotted in October and…
Unsecured Tunneling Protocols Expose 4.2 Million Hosts, Including VPNs and Routers
New research has uncovered security vulnerabilities in multiple tunneling protocols that could allow attackers to perform a wide range of attacks. “Internet hosts that accept tunneling packets without verifying the sender’s identity can be hijacked to perform anonymous attacks and…
Sicherheitspatch: Unbefugte Zugriffe auf bestimmte Switches von Moxa möglich
Angreifer können bei Moxa-Switches der EDS-508A-Serie die Authentifizierung umgehen. Die Sicherheitslücke gilt als kritisch. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Sicherheitspatch: Unbefugte Zugriffe auf bestimmte Switches von Moxa möglich
Cyber Threats lurking in YouTube Comments
YouTube, a popular video-sharing platform owned by Google and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is known for offering a vast range of content to its global audience. The platform generates revenue primarily through advertisements, allowing viewers to engage with the…
Donald Trump, Melania Trump Launch Separate Cryptocurrencies
Two new cryptocurrencies are established, as $Trump and $Melania is launched by both Donald Trump and his wife Melania This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Donald Trump, Melania Trump Launch Separate Cryptocurrencies
Forward-Thinking Industry Leaders Sponsor Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025
Eskenzi PR are proud to announce that KnowBe4, Mimecast, Varonis, Bridewell, Certes, and Pentest Tools have joined BT as sponsors for this year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards. The 5th annual event, held at the iconic BT Tower on…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]
As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intelligence moves show a reality where malware and fake news are used as tools in global politics. Every…
Hackers Weaponize npm Packages To Steal Solana Private Keys Via Gmail
Socket’s threat research team has identified a series of malicious npm packages specifically designed to steal private keys from Solana wallets. The implicated packages—@async-mutex/mutex, dexscreener, solana-transaction-toolkit, and solana-stable-web-huks—typosquat on popular libraries, appearing to serve legitimate functions while covertly executing malware.…
Multiple Azure DevOps Vulnerabilities Let Inject CRLF Queries & Rebind DNS
Researchers uncovered several significant vulnerabilities within Azure DevOps, specifically focusing on potential Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) weaknesses. The findings highlight the importance of robust security measures in cloud-based development environments. During testing, the researcher aimed to identify any Service Connections…