What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its ability to conceal them. A new study from the University of Cagliari digs…
Microsoft Windows Cloud Minifilter Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Cloud Minifilter has been patched, addressing a race condition that allowed attackers to escalate privileges and create files anywhere on the system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-55680, was discovered by security researchers at…
10 data security companies to watch in 2026
At Help Net Security, we’ve been tracking the cybersecurity world for nearly three decades. Through our Industry News section, we’ve watched countless companies rise, and push the limits of what’s possible in data protection. Some vendors consistently stand out, not…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 21, 2025
CISO Open-Xchange | Germany | Remote – View job details As a CISO, you will lead the development and implementation of security strategies and requirements across the OX Group. You will advise management on information security matters, provide transparent reporting,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-21 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 4:4 : Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim 1 of n 3:34 : 71,000+ WatchGuard Devices Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Attacks 3:34 : CISA Warns of Windows SMB Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks 3:34…
Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim 1 of n
I hadn’t intended to drive for 16 hours. It’s around midnight and my friend and I are about two hours away from Bright Angel Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I pull over for gas, to stretch…
71,000+ WatchGuard Devices Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Attacks
The Shadowserver Foundation has uncovered more than 71,000 internet-exposed WatchGuard devices running vulnerable versions of Fireware OS. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-9242, stems from an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the IKEv2 implementation, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
CISA Warns of Windows SMB Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent alert on October 20, 2025, highlighting a severe vulnerability CVE-2025-33073 in Microsoft’s Windows SMB Client. Dubbed an improper access control flaw, this vulnerability tracked under CVE details yet to be…
Automatic BitLocker Encryption May Silently Lock Away Your Data
A Reddit poster detailed how reinstalling Windows 11 unexpectedly encrypted two of their backup drives with BitLocker, locking away 3TB of irreplaceable data without any prior setup. The incident, shared onReddit, highlights the risks of Microsoft’s automatic encryption feature in…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Two Email Scams Every Student and Parent Should Know About
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and for campus IT teams, that means more than patching servers and updating firewalls. It means protecting students who’ve never encountered sophisticated phishing attacks, international students unfamiliar with US financial aid processes, and families trying…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9664, (Mon, Oct 20th)
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 Tuesday, October 21st, 2025…
The Golden Scale: Notable Threat Updates and Looking Ahead
Unit 42 shares notable developments of cybercrime group Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters. Learn how this group may operate in the future. The post The Golden Scale: Notable Threat Updates and Looking Ahead appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Russian Lynk group leaks sensitive UK MoD files, including info on eight military bases
Russian hackers stole and leaked MoD files on eight RAF and Navy bases, exposing staff data in a “catastrophic” cyberattack via Dodd Group breach. Russian cybercrime group Lynx breached Dodd Group, a contractor for the UK Ministry of Defence, stealing…
Amazon identifies the issue that broke much of the internet today, but is still working to restore services
The outage affected websites like Coinbase and Fortnite, and disrupted services like Signal, Zoom, and Amazon’s own products, including Ring. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Amazon identifies the issue that broke…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-21 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-20 21:5 : Maine 2025 Ballot Questions Redux 21:5 : NDSS 2025 – Workshop On Security And Privacy In Standardized IoT (SDIoTSec) 2025, Paper Presentation…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-20
114 posts were published in the last hour 21:5 : Maine 2025 Ballot Questions Redux 21:5 : NDSS 2025 – Workshop On Security And Privacy In Standardized IoT (SDIoTSec) 2025, Paper Presentation Session: Security And Privacy In Iot Standards, Protocols…
Maine 2025 Ballot Questions Redux
QUESTION 1: “Do you want to change Maine election laws to eliminate two days of absentee voting, prohibit requests for absentee ballots by phone or family members, end ongoing absentee voter status for seniors and people with disabilities, ban prepaid…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On Security And Privacy In Standardized IoT (SDIoTSec) 2025, Paper Presentation Session: Security And Privacy In Iot Standards, Protocols And Implementations
PAPERS SecuWear: Secure Data Sharing Between Wearable Devices Sujin Han (KAIST) Diana A. Vasile (Nokia Bell Labs), Fahim Kawsar (Nokia Bell Labs, University of Glasgow), Chulhong Min (Nokia Bell Labs) Analysis of Misconfigured IoT MQTT Deployments and a Lightweight Exposure…
Major AWS Outage Now Mitigated: Global Impact and What Happened
A global AWS outage disrupted major apps and services across regions before being fully mitigated, exposing heavy dependence on cloud infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More Read the…
Securonix: Adding Threat Intelligence to the Mix
The concept of having a single suite of interconnected products, which come without the headache of installations and with optimal performance from each facet, is sometimes the best option. The other consideration is to go for a ‘best of breed’…
Five New Exploited Bugs Land in CISA’s Catalog — Oracle and Microsoft Among Targets
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added five security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, officially confirming a recently disclosed vulnerability impacting Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) has been weaponized in real-world attacks. The security…
6 steps to increase Android security in the enterprise
<p>Android phones might be a good choice for many consumers, but IT teams must test their endpoints against enterprise standards. How can IT make sure these devices measure up when it comes to corporate security?</p> <p>Android security architecture has evolved…
South Korea Seeks to Arrest Dozens of Online Scam Suspects Repatriated From Cambodia
South Korea faces public calls to take stronger action to protect its nationals from being forced into overseas online scam centers. The post South Korea Seeks to Arrest Dozens of Online Scam Suspects Repatriated From Cambodia appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-20 21h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 19:4 : Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘’100% All Achievements” 18:34 : What to Know About the Shocking Louvre Jewelry Heist 18:5 : Massive AWS Outage Halt The Internet – Disrupting Snapchat, Prime Video,…