A China-linked advanced persistent threat group known as Tropic Trooper is modifying how it operates, introducing unusual attack methods and expanding both its target base and technical toolkit. Recent observations show the group experimenting with new intrusion paths, including an…
Over 80 Organisations Impacted by Phishing Leveraging SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect
Researchers have identified a systematic intrusion operation that is utilizing remote management utilities, and recent findings reinforce this shift in phishing campaigns, which have evolved from opportunistic scams to structured intrusion operations. Researchers have identified an ongoing campaign that…
QR Phishing Explodes, Ubuntu Under Attack, CISA Warns Critical Infrastructure Prepare for Isolation
QR-code phishing is no longer a niche attack. Microsoft says QR phishing attacks jumped from 7.6 million in January to 18.7 million in March 2026 — a 146% increase in just three months. In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, David…
Critical Palo Alto Firewalls Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Gain Root Access
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in PAN-OS software, tracked as CVE-2026-0300, that is already being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 (CRITICAL) and allows unauthenticated attackers to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 3:9 : India orders infosec red alert in case Mythos sparks crime spree
India orders infosec red alert in case Mythos sparks crime spree
Securities regulator urges market players to develop new strategies and nail cyber-basics before AI models fuel mass attacks India’s Securities and Exchange Board has advised participants in the nation’s equities industry to immediately revisit their information security systems and practices,…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9920, (Wed, May 6th)
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6 things to check in your cyber insurance policy fine print
<p>Cybersecurity insurance has never been a “must-have” purchase for enterprises, with many still forgoing any form of coverage. Others, however, have found it attractive as a way to hedge against the failure of their cybersecurity investments.</p> <p>Cyber insurance can help…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 0:13 : Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of Human Risk Management 0:13 : The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy
Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of Human Risk Management
Human-initiated cybersecurity incidents are now the leading cause of breaches, with 74% of all incidents involving the human element. This reflects a fundamental shift: cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems—it’s… The post Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of…
The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy
Why the Economics of Cyber Risk Are Changing How Organizations Think About Cybersecurity Cybersecurity used to be a technology problem. Today it is becoming an insurability problem. As ransomware and… The post The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy appeared…
Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years
Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a critical Linux kernel LPE that allows stealthy root access. This flaw impacts millions of systems. Read our analysis. The post Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years…
InstallFix and Claude Code: How Fake Install Pages Lead to Real Compromise
Targeting multiple industries worldwide, the InstallFix campaign uses fake Claude AI installer pages to trick users into running malware that collects system information, disables security features, achieves persistence, and connects to attacker-controlled C&C servers for additional payloads. This article has…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-05 21:34 : Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough 21:9 : U.S. court sentences Karakurt ransomware negotiator to 8.5 years
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-05
166 posts were published in the last hour 21:34 : Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough 21:9 : U.S. court sentences Karakurt ransomware negotiator to 8.5 years 20:16 : How Akamai’s Zero Trust Framework Meets Critical…
Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough
A strange kind of matter that “ticks” forever without energy input has just taken a major leap toward real-world use. Known as a time crystal, this quantum system repeats its motion endlessly—like a clock that never winds down—and scientists have…
U.S. court sentences Karakurt ransomware negotiator to 8.5 years
Deniss Zolotarjovs was sentenced to 8.5 years in the U.S. after pleading guilty to money laundering and fraud tied to ransomware. Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian national linked to the Karakurt ransomware gang, has been sentenced to 8.5 years in U.S.…
How Akamai’s Zero Trust Framework Meets Critical U.S. Government Mandates
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Vimeo confirms breach via third-party vendor impacts 119K users
Hackers stole data of 119,000 Vimeo users in April. The breach, linked to a third‑party vendor, exposed personal details. Vimeo confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters gang stole personal information of 119,000 users in April 2026. According to Have…
Google Update: Android Flaw Could Put Billions of Devices at Risk
Google patched an Android zero-click RCE flaw affecting multiple versions. Here’s what IT teams should know and how to reduce mobile risk. The post Google Update: Android Flaw Could Put Billions of Devices at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Google AppSheet Abuse Helped Phish 30,000 Facebook Accounts
Hackers abused Google AppSheet to send Meta phishing emails, compromising 30,000 Facebook business accounts across 50 countries. The post Google AppSheet Abuse Helped Phish 30,000 Facebook Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives –…
New WhatsApp Flaws Could Affect Billions of Users After Meta Security Patch
Meta patched two WhatsApp flaws affecting iOS, Android, and Windows users, including bugs tied to risky files, links, and Reels previews. The post New WhatsApp Flaws Could Affect Billions of Users After Meta Security Patch appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
ABB B&R PVI
View CSAF Summary ABB became aware of vulnerability in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. An update is now available that addresses and remediates the vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could read sensitive information…
Johnson Controls CEM AC2000
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a standard user to escalate privileges on the host machine. The following versions of Johnson Controls CEM AC2000 are affected: CEM AC2000 12.0 (CVE-2026-21661) CEM AC2000 11.0 (CVE-2026-21661) CEM AC2000…