Dutch police seized 127 servers of the bulletproof hosting service Zservers/XHost after government sanctions. On February 11, 2025, the US, UK, and Australia sanctioned a Russian bulletproof hosting services provider and two Russian administrators because they supported Russian ransomware LockBit…
Holiverse Makes NASA’s Latest Achievements Accessible to Everyone
People around the world learned about the latest advancements in the American space industry! This was made possible… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Holiverse Makes…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-17 21h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 19:11 : New Golang-based backdoor relies on Telegram for C2 communication
New Golang-based backdoor relies on Telegram for C2 communication
Netskope Threat Labs researchers discovered a Golang-based backdoor using Telegram for C2 communication, possibly of Russian origin. Netskope Threat Labs found a Golang-based backdoor using Telegram for C2. The malware, still in development but functional, exploits cloud apps to evade…
The XCSSET info-stealing malware is back, targeting macOS users and devs
A new, improved variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been spotted “in limited attacks” by Microsoft’s threat researchers. XCSSET macOS malware XCSSET in information-stealing and backdoor-injecting malware targeting Mac users. It’s usually distributed via infected Xcode projects – a…
Creative SVG File Upload to Local File Inclusion Vulnerability Affecting 90,000 Sites Patched in Jupiter X Core WordPress Plugin
On January 6th, 2025, we received a submission for an SVG Upload to Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Jupiter X Core, a WordPress plugin with more than 90,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an authenticated attacker, with…
Pro-Russia Hackers NoName057(16) Hit Italian Banks and Airports
Pro-Russia hackers NoName057(16) has targeted Italian banks, airports and ports in a series of DDoS attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Pro-Russia Hackers NoName057(16) Hit Italian Banks and Airports
Shadow AI: How unapproved AI apps are compromising security, and what you can do about it
Security leaders and CISOs are discovering that a growing swarm of shadow AI apps has been compromising their networks for over a year. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Shadow AI: How…
Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons
Our comprehensive comparison reviews Microsoft Defender and McAfee, highlighting features, pricing, and performance to help you make an informed decision. The post Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
Atlas of Surveillance
The EFF has released its Atlas of Surveillance, which documents police surveillance technology across the US. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Atlas of Surveillance
Three Ways to Safeguard Your Smart Home From Cybercriminals
Your smart home is a technological marvel. However, when camera flaws allow our neighbours to spy on us, smart speakers are manipulated with lasers, robot vacuums are breached to shout obscenities, and entire security systems are compromised by a…
Ransomware Tactics Evolve as Hackers Shift Focus to Data Theft
Ransomware groups are adapting their strategies to outsmart stronger cybersecurity defenses and increasing law enforcement pressure, according to the Huntress 2025 Cyber Threat Report. The findings reveal that attackers are moving beyond traditional encryption-based ransomware, instead focusing on data…
Apps Illegally Sold Location Data of US Military and Intelligence Personnel
Earlier this year, news reports revealed that a Florida-based data brokerage company had engaged in the sale of location data belonging to US military and intelligence personnel stationed overseas in the course of its operations. While at the time,…
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild. “Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-17 18h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 16:33 : IRS: Doge will Systemzugang zum US-Finanzamt 16:32 : Romance Scams, AI Fuel Record Crypto Fraud Revenues In 2024 16:32 : Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems After 17hrs From Initial Infection 16:32…
IRS: Doge will Systemzugang zum US-Finanzamt
Die Datenschutzbedenken gegen Elon Musks Doge nehmen zu, weil nun auch die Bundessteuerbehörde IRS ihre Daten offenbaren soll. (Doge, Politik) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: IRS: Doge will Systemzugang zum US-Finanzamt
Romance Scams, AI Fuel Record Crypto Fraud Revenues In 2024
Scammers take in record crypto revenues in 2024 driven by romance scams, generative AI, growing organisation, finds Chainalysis This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Romance Scams, AI Fuel Record Crypto Fraud Revenues In 2024
Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems After 17hrs From Initial Infection
New research reveals ransomware gangs are accelerating encryption timelines while adopting advanced evasion techniques and data extortion strategies. A 2025 threat report by cybersecurity firm Huntress reveals ransomware gangs now take just 17 hours on average to encrypt systems after…
DEF CON 32 – Evading Modern Defenses When Phishing With Pixels
Authors/Presenters: Melvin Langvik Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…
Microsoft Detects New XCSSET MacOS Malware Variant
Microsoft has observed a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated macOS malware that infects Xcode projects This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Detects New XCSSET MacOS Malware Variant
South Korea Suspends Downloads of AI Chatbot DeepSeek
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is blocking DeepSeek AI downloads over privacy concerns This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: South Korea Suspends Downloads of AI Chatbot DeepSeek
Windows 2000 feiert 25. Geburtstag: Warum das Betriebssystem eigentlich schon deutlich älter sein sollte
Vor 25 Jahren wurde Windows 2000 innerhalb von wenigen Monaten zum Erfolg für Microsoft. Allerdings war es bis dahin ein steiniger Weg. Denn das Betriebssystem sollte eigentlich Jahre zuvor auf den Markt kommen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de –…
Cyberangriffe verhindern: Wie Unternehmen mit integrierten IT-Strukturen widerstandsfähiger werden
Samstagmorgen, irgendwo in Deutschland: Das glueckkanja-Team entdeckt ungewöhnliche Aktivitäten auf den Systemen eines Kunden. Der Verdacht bestätigt sich – Ransomware. Jetzt zählt jede Sekunde: Systeme absichern, isolieren und die Wiederherstellung starten. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software &…
KI im Kino: Wie die Technik für Kontroversen sorgt – und doch längst Alltag ist
Gleich zwei Oscar-Anwärter sorgen mit dem Einsatz von KI für Kritik. Auch deutsche Filmfestivals beschäftigen sich zunehmend mit dem Thema. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: KI im Kino: Wie die…