A detailed security guide released by Splunk to help cybersecurity teams detect and prevent ransomware attacks targeting ESXi infrastructure before they can cause catastrophic damage. The guide comes as a response to increasing threats against VMware’s ESXi hypervisor systems, which…
Xerox FreeFlow Core Vulnerability Let Remote Attackers Execute Malicious Code – PoC Released
Critical vulnerabilities in Xerox FreeFlow Core, a widely-used print orchestration platform, allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute malicious code on vulnerable systems. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-8355 and CVE-2025-8356, affect the JMF Client service and have been patched in FreeFlow…
Hackers Using Dedicated Phishlet to Launch FIDO Authentication Downgrade Attacks
A sophisticated new threat vector has emerged that could undermine one of the most trusted authentication methods in cybersecurity. FIDO-based passkeys, long considered the gold standard for phishing-resistant authentication, are now facing a potentially devastating attack technique that forces users…
CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting N-able Vulnerabilities
CISA reported becoming aware of attacks exploiting CVE-2025-8875 and CVE-2025-8876 in N-able N-central on the day they were patched. The post CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting N-able Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Beyond the Prompt: Securing the “Brain” of Your AI Agents
Imagine an autonomous AI agent tasked with a simple job: generating a weekly sales report. It does this reliably every Monday. But one week, it doesn’t just create the report. It also queries the customer database, exports every single record,…
For $40, you can buy stolen police and government email accounts
Active police and government email accounts are being sold on the dark web for as little as $40, giving cybercriminals a direct line into systems and services that rely on institutional trust. According to new research from Abnormal AI, the…
FireWood Malware Targets Linux Systems for Command Execution and Data Theft
Intezer’s Research Team has uncovered a new, low-detection variant of the FireWood backdoor, a sophisticated Linux-based remote access trojan (RAT) initially discovered by ESET researchers. Linked to the “Project Wood” malware lineage dating back to 2005, FireWood is associated with…
Securing the Quantum Age
At Palo Alto Networks, we deliver advanced, integrated solutions for true quantum readiness with essential visibility, agility and remediation capabilities. The post Securing the Quantum Age appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed from Palo…
Palo Alto Networks Leads the Way with Quantum and Multicloud Security
PAN-OS® 12.1 Orion makes network security smarter, more predictable and more resilient. The post Palo Alto Networks Leads the Way with Quantum and Multicloud Security appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed from Palo Alto…
New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil. “PhantomCard relays NFC data from a victim’s banking card to…
Have You Turned Off Your Virtual Oven?
You check that the windows are shut before leaving home. Return to the kitchen to verify that the oven and stove were definitely turned off. Maybe even circle back again to confirm the front door was properly closed. These automatic…
Hacked Law Enforcement and Government Email Accounts Sold on Dark Web for $40
Abnormal AI said gaining access to such accounts provides opportunities for sophisticated fraud schemes that impersonate officials This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hacked Law Enforcement and Government Email Accounts Sold on Dark Web for…
LLM Coding Integrity Breach
Here’s an interesting story about a failure being introduced by LLM-written code. Specifically, the LLM was doing some code refactoring, and when it moved a chunk of code from one file to another it changed a “break” to a “continue.”…
Italian hotels breached en masse since June, government confirms
Nearly 100,000 records allegedly up for sale after apparent breach at booking system Italy’s digital agency (AGID) says a cybercriminal’s claims concerning a spate of data thefts affecting various hotels across the country are genuine.… This article has been indexed…
‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP2 Vulnerability Enables Massive DDoS Attacks
The new DDoS attack vector, which involves HTTP/2 implementation flaws, has been compared to Rapid Reset. The post ‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP2 Vulnerability Enables Massive DDoS Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
EncryptHub Turns Brave Support Into a Dropper; MMC Flaw Completes the Run
Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers have uncovered a sophisticated EncryptHub campaign that ingeniously abuses the Brave Support platform to deliver malicious payloads, leveraging the recently disclosed CVE-2025-26633 vulnerability in Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Dubbed MSC EvilTwin, this flaw enables attackers to execute…
Splunk Publishes Defender’s Guide to Spot ESXi Ransomware Early
Splunk has released a comprehensive defender’s guide aimed at helping cybersecurity teams detect and prevent ransomware attacks targeting ESXi infrastructure before they can cause widespread damage. The guide comes as organizations continue to face mounting pressure from cybercriminals who increasingly…
I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station – and didn’t regret it
For a small-form-factor PC that still delivers impressive performance, the Geekom IT15 is a great choice. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station…
Taming Shadow IT: What Security Teams Can Do About Unapproved Apps and Extensions
Shadow IT is one of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. As more employees use unsanctioned browser extensions, productivity plugins, and generative AI tools, organizations are exposed to more risk. When these tools enter the environment without IT’s knowledge,…
CISA Warns of N-able N-Central Deserialization and Injection Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
CISA has issued urgent warnings regarding two critical security vulnerabilities in N-able N-Central remote monitoring and management (RMM) software that threat actors are actively exploiting. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-8875 and CVE-2025-8876, pose significant risks to organizations using this widely-deployed…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 70,000+ Sites to RCE Attacks
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular “Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms” WordPress plugin, potentially exposing over 70,000 websites to remote code execution attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-7384 with a maximum CVSS score…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-14 12h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 9:35 : Attackers Need Just One Vulnerability to Own Your Rooted Android 9:35 : I did not expect these $100 headphones to outperform my Marshall and JBL like this 9:35 : The…
A Mega Malware Analysis Tutorial Featuring Donut-Generated Shellcode
A beginner-friendly tutorial on analyzing .NET malware teaches you how to use common tools, recognize techniques and understand infection chains. The post A Mega Malware Analysis Tutorial Featuring Donut-Generated Shellcode appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
‘AI Induced Destruction’ – How AI Misuse is Creating New Attack Vectors
Cybersecurity firms are reporting a disturbing new trend in 2025: artificial intelligence assistants designed to boost productivity are inadvertently becoming destructive forces, causing massive system failures and data breaches. These incidents represent a fundamental shift from traditional external cybersecurity threats…