Learn how attackers weaponize SaaS auto-download links and rotating phishing lures to deliver RMM malware. See how Cortex Email Security stops this forced-momentum attack. The post The Dangerous Momentum of Autodownload Phishing appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This…
39 Seconds — That’s How Long It Takes to Lose Your Data
Speed is the new cyber perimeter. Wendi Whitmore, CISO at Palo Alto Networks, explains how to fight machine-speed attacks and secure AI systems to build robust cyber resilience with AI-powered defense. The post 39 Seconds — That's How Long It…
Investigating the aftermath: understanding digital forensics after a cyber incident
Successfully recovering your business from a cyberattack often requires much more than just loading up backups. Although your first instinct is likely to prioritize normal operations as quickly as possible, there’s also the important process of taking a detailed look…
Firestarter Malware Persists on Cisco Firewalls Even After Security Updates
Cybersecurity authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom have issued a joint alert about a previously undocumented malware strain called Firestarter that is capable of maintaining access on Cisco firewall systems even after updates and security patches…
vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and Arbitrary Code Execution
A dozen critical security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the vm2 Node.js library that could be exploited by bad actors to break out of the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on susceptible systems. vm2 is an open-source library used to…
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Under Attack: How to Fix Critical CVE-2026-0300
The “gold standard” of enterprise firewalls is under siege. Palo Alto Networks has issued an emergency advisory for… The post Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Under Attack: How to Fix Critical CVE-2026-0300 appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has…
“Recovery Is the New Prevention”: a Q&A with CSO of Health-ISAC, Errol Weiss
Errol Weiss spent fourteen years in banking and finance before joining Health-ISAC, where he serves as Chief Security Officer. His career has tracked a quiet but profound shift in how critical sectors think about cyber defense, away from prevention at all costs, toward resilience and…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, May 7th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9922, (Thu, May 7th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, May 7th, 2026…
Trelix admits breach on a ‘portion’ of its source code repository
Trellix has disclosed unauthorized access to a portion of its source code repository. However, it did not specify which portion of its source code was accessed, nor did it provide many further details about the incident. “Upon learning of this matter, we immediately began working with leading forensic experts to resolve…
An Adaptive Cyber Analytics UI for Web Honeypot Logs [Guest Diary], (Wed, May 6th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Eric Roldan, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: An Adaptive Cyber Analytics UI for…
Darkhub Hacking-for-Hire Portal Advertises Crypto Fraud, Message Interception, and Monitoring
A dark web platform calling itself Darkhub has surfaced on the Tor network, openly advertising hacking-for-hire services to anyone willing to pay. The platform presents itself as a one-stop shop for illegal cyber activity, with offerings ranging from breaking into…
New FEMITBOT Network Uses Telegram Mini Apps to Push Crypto Fraud and Android Malware
A new and highly organized fraud network called FEMITBOT has emerged, exploiting Telegram’s Mini App feature to run large-scale cryptocurrency scams and push malicious Android software onto users worldwide. The campaign, which came to light in April 2026, operates through…
New Salat Malware Uses QUIC and WebSocket Channels for Stealthy Remote Control
A newly identified malware called Salat is raising serious alarms across the cybersecurity community for its sophisticated design and surprisingly wide range of capabilities. Built using the Go programming language, it operates as a full remote access trojan, giving attackers…
New Phishing Attack Weaponizing Event Invitations to Steal Login Credentials
A large-scale phishing campaign has been quietly targeting organizations across the United States, using fake event invitations as bait. Rather than sending a suspicious attachment or an obvious scam link, attackers lure victims with what appears to be a legitimate…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-07 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 0:36 : Taiwan High-Speed Rail Emergency Braking Hack: How a Student Stopped the Trains and Exposed a Major Security Gap 0:13 : Threat Brief: Exploitation of PAN-OS Captive Portal Zero-Day for Unauthenticated…
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Emergency Braking Hack: How a Student Stopped the Trains and Exposed a Major Security Gap
Taiwan high‑speed rail was disrupted after a 23‑year‑old student spoofed signals and triggered an emergency alarm, stopping four trains for nearly an hour. Taiwan high‑speed rail system, one of the most important pieces of national infrastructure, was thrown into chaos…
Threat Brief: Exploitation of PAN-OS Captive Portal Zero-Day for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Unit 42 details CVE-2026-0300, a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS User-ID Authentication Portal. Read now for details. The post Threat Brief: Exploitation of PAN-OS Captive Portal Zero-Day for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
Location Not Available Error: What It Means and How to Troubleshoot
Find out why the location not available message appears, how to fix it and what it means for your privacy. Discover easy fixes for mobile devices and browsers. The post Location Not Available Error: What It Means and How to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-07 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:4 : Best OSINT Tools for Investigations and Threat Intelligence in 2026 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-06 21:33 : A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification…
Best OSINT Tools for Investigations and Threat Intelligence in 2026
Explore the best OSINT tools for your digital investigations, threat intelligence, reconnaissance, and tracking online activity in 2026. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article: Best OSINT Tools…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-06
159 posts were published in the last hour 21:33 : A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool 21:33 : After 17 years, Gavril Sandu extradited to U.S. for hacking scheme 21:2 : Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits…
A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool
To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
After 17 years, Gavril Sandu extradited to U.S. for hacking scheme
Romanian citizen Gavril Sandu was extradited to the U.S. nearly 17 years after a hacking scheme. He was indicted in 2017 and arrested in 2026. Romanian national Gavril Sandu, 53, has been extradited to the United States for his role…
Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits ADB to Hijack IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a new Mirai-derived botnet that self-identifies as xlabs_v1 and targets internet-exposed devices running Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to enlist them in a network capable of carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Hunt.io, which detailed the malware,…