Firefox 148 introduces comprehensive AI controls, giving users greater control over artificial intelligence features built into the browser. The new security-focused setting provides a centralized toggle to block current and future generative AI functionalities. Addressing growing privacy and security concerns…
Microsoft to Disable NTLM by Default as a Step Towards More Secure Authentication
The transition away from NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager), a legacy authentication protocol that has existed in Windows for over three decades, is being accelerated. The company has announced a phased roadmap to reduce, restrict, and ultimately disable NTLM by…
French Authorities Raid X Office Following Cybercrime Allegations
French authorities raided the Paris headquarters of Elon Musk’s social media platform X today, escalating a year-old cybercrime probe into alleged algorithmic manipulation and illicit content distribution. The operation, led by the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit alongside France’s national cybercrime…
Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Hijack OpenClaw AI Assistant
OpenClaw (aka Moltbot and Clawdbot) is vulnerable to one-click remote code execution attacks. The post Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Hijack OpenClaw AI Assistant appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Vulnerability Allows…
Critical React Native Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Albeit mainly considered a theoretical risk, the flaw has been exploited to disable protections and deliver malware. The post Critical React Native Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Download: Tines Voice of Security 2026 report
Security teams everywhere are adopting AI. Yet manual work persists, workloads are rising, and burnout continues to climb. To understand what’s really changing, Tines surveyed 1,800+ security leaders and practitioners worldwide. The findings show where AI is delivering value, how…
Researchers Warn of New “Vect” RaaS Variant
A new ransomware-as-a-service operation dubbed “Vect” features custom malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Warn of New “Vect” RaaS Variant
GRC Study Notes Part 5: Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit Fundamentals
A practical guide to cybersecurity compliance, audits, evidence handling, reporting, and continuous compliance using risk-based and automated approaches. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: GRC Study Notes Part 5: Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit Fundamentals
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-03 15h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 13:36 : The Three Most Disruptive Cyber Trends Impacting the Financial Industry Today 13:36 : X marks the raid: French cops swoop on Musk’s Paris ops 13:36 : French cops raid X’s…
The Three Most Disruptive Cyber Trends Impacting the Financial Industry Today
The financial sector experienced an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents in 2025, with attacks more than doubling from 864 in 2024 to 1,858 in 2025. This acceleration reflects a dramatic shift in threat actor behavior, ranging from ideologically-motivated disruptions to…
X marks the raid: French cops swoop on Musk’s Paris ops
Algorithmic bias probe continues, CEO and former boss summoned to defend the platform’s corner French police raided Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris this morning as part of a criminal investigation into alleged algorithmic manipulation by foreign powers.… This article…
French cops raid X’s Paris office in algorithmic bias probe
CEO Elon Musk summoned to defend the platform’s corner French police raided Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris this morning as part of a criminal investigation into alleged algorithmic manipulation by foreign powers.… This article has been indexed from The…
Notepad++ supply chain attack: Researchers reveal details, IoCs, targets
Rapid7 researchers have attributed the recent hijacking of the Notepad++ update mechanism to Lotus Blossom (aka Billbug), a Chinese state-sponsored group known for targeting organizations in Southeast Asia for espionage purposes. On Wednesday, Kaspersky researchers shared the insights they’ve gleaned…
GRC Study Notes Part 3: Risk Management Methods and Tools
A practical guide to identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and managing cyber risk using qualitative, quantitative methods, frameworks, and risk registers. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: GRC Study Notes Part 3: Risk Management Methods and Tools
GRC Study Notes Part 4: Security Control Types, Lifecycle, and Defense-in-Depth
An in-depth look at security control types, selection, lifecycle, testing, and layered defense strategies within modern GRC programs. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: GRC Study Notes Part 4: Security Control Types, Lifecycle, and Defense-in-Depth
Detecting and Monitoring OpenClaw (clawdbot, moltbot), (Tue, Feb 3rd)
Last week, a new AI agent framework was introduced to automate “live”. It targets office work in particular, focusing on messaging and interacting with systems. The tool has gone viral not so much because of its features, which are similar…
Microsoft finally sends TLS 1.0 and 1.1 to the cloud retirement home
Azure Storage now requires version 1.2 or newer for encrypted connections Today is the day Azure Storage stops supporting versions 1.0 and 1.1 of Transport Layer Security (TLS). TLS 1.2 is the new minimum.… This article has been indexed from…
Chollima APT Hackers Weaponize LNK File to Deploy Sophisticated Malware
The Ricochet Chollima advanced persistent threat group has launched a targeted campaign against activists and organizations focused on North Korea, beginning in March 2025. The operation, named “Operation: ToyBox Story” by Genians Security Center, relies on a clever combination of…
Beware of Malicious Party Invitations that Tricks Users into Installing Remote Access Tools
A new phishing campaign is tricking people with fake party invitations that secretly install remote access software on Windows computers. The attack uses social engineering to deliver ScreenConnect, a legitimate remote support tool, allowing threat actors to gain complete control…
Polish cops bail 20-year-old bedroom botnet operator
DDoSer of ‘strategically important’ websites admitted to most charges Polish authorities have cuffed a 20-year-old man on suspicion of carrying out DDoS attacks.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: Polish cops bail…
Managing a Security Token Service
Learn how to manage a Security Token Service (STS) for enterprise SSO and CIAM. Best practices for token issuance, rotation, and scaling for CTOs. The post Managing a Security Token Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Enabling and Securing Basic Authentication: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to enable and secure basic authentication for enterprise systems. Guide covers tls encryption, credential hygiene, and sso migration for ctos. The post Enabling and Securing Basic Authentication: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Cybercrime Unit of Paris Prosecutors Raid Elon Musk’s X Offices in France
Elon Musk and X’s former CEO were summoned for voluntary interviews in Paris on April 20, 2026 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cybercrime Unit of Paris Prosecutors Raid Elon Musk’s X Offices in France
GRC Study Notes Part 2: Frameworks, Standards, and Regulations
A practical guide to GRC frameworks, standards, and regulations, explaining how NIST, ISO, CIS, and laws work together in cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: GRC Study Notes Part 2: Frameworks, Standards, and Regulations