Electronic Arts’ SPEAR Anti-Cheat Team has released a noteworthy update, stating that since the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Early Access launch, the company’s Javelin anti-cheat technology has successfully prevented over 330,000 attempts to cheat or tamper with security controls. This…
Hackers breach and expose a major North Korean spying operation
Two hackers broke into the computer of a North Korean government hacker and leaked its contents, offering a rare glimpse inside the secretive nation’s spying operations. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
AI, Ransomware and the Security Gap for SMBs
At Black Hat, Robert Johnston and Vikram Ramesh of N-able talk about the growing security pressures on small and mid-sized businesses. They note that ransomware and credential-based attacks are climbing sharply in the mid-market. Attackers who once focused on large…
Fortinet SSL VPNs Hit by Global Brute-Force Wave Before Attackers Shift to FortiManager
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a “significant spike” in brute-force traffic aimed at Fortinet SSL VPN devices. The coordinated activity, per threat intelligence firm GreyNoise, was observed on August 3, 2025, with over 780 unique IP addresses participating in the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-12 18h : 12 posts
12 posts were published in the last hour 15:34 : Russian-Linked Curly COMrades Deploy MucorAgent Malware in Europe 15:34 : I’m a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can’t live without 15:34 : Scam hunter scammed by tax…
PoisonSeed Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA to Steal Credentials from Users and Organizations
The threat actor known as PoisonSeed, loosely affiliated with groups like Scattered Spider and CryptoChameleon, has deployed an active phishing kit designed to circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA) and harvest credentials from individuals and organizations. This kit, operational since April 2025,…
Microsoft’s new update makes your taskbar a productivity hub – here’s how
Three new ‘companion’ taskbar apps are coming to your work computer starting this month. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Microsoft’s new update makes your taskbar a productivity hub – here’s how
OnePlus has an enticing $350 deal for its latest flagship Android phone – free earbuds included
The OnePlus 13 is an arguably better alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it’s on a bundle sale for a limited time. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: OnePlus has an enticing $350…
I tested this new AI podcast tool to see if it can beat NotebookLM – here’s how it did
EXCLUSIVE: Speechify’s new AI Podcast feature surprised me in a few ways. Students also get some study-help upgrades. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I tested this new AI podcast tool to see if…
17,000+ VMware ESXi Servers Vulnerable to Critical Integer-Overflow Vulnerability
More than 17,000 VMware ESXi installations worldwide are at risk from a severe integer-overflow vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-41236 (CVSS 9.3), cybersecurity researchers warn. This critical vulnerability, first flagged in July, has prompted urgent calls for patching, but the latest scan…
How to Solve Alert Fatigue in Your SOC Without Extra Staff or Effort
Imagine your Security Operations Center (SOC) as the tactical center of a medieval fortress, where vigilant sentries scan the horizon for approaching threats. But instead of watching for enemy armies, your digital guardians monitor an endless stream of network traffic,…
WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups
Two different groups were found to have abused a now patched vulneraability in popular archive software WinRAR. Who’s next? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups
Major outage at Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office blamed on ‘cyber incident’
Website, emails, and phones are down for a second day The Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General (OAG) is blaming a digital blackout of its services on a “cyber incident.”… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read…
Dow’s 125-year legacy: Innovating with AI to secure a long future
Microsoft recently spoke with Mario Ferket, Chief Information Security Officer for Dow, about the company’s approach to AI in security. The post Dow’s 125-year legacy: Innovating with AI to secure a long future appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This…
Claude Sonnet’s memory gets a big boost with 1M tokens of context
Developers can now use the Anthropic model to process over 75,000 lines of code – for a price. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Claude Sonnet’s memory gets a big boost with 1M tokens…
Installed iOS 18.6 on your iPhone? Change these 11 settings for the best experience
Adjust these settings to get the most out of your iPhone – boosting performance, extending battery life, and enhancing privacy. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Installed iOS 18.6 on your iPhone? Change these…
At last, a Windows laptop that I wouldn’t mind setting aside my MacBook Pro for
Asus’s latest ProArt P16 takes a big leap forward, delivering a powerhouse Windows laptop tailored for creative pros who demand top-tier performance. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: At last, a Windows laptop that…
Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps, and here’s the clear winner
The battle between Waze and Google Maps has sparked plenty of debate – but it’s time to settle the score once and for all. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Waze vs. Google Maps:…
I found a Google Maps alternative that won’t track you or drain your battery – and it’s free
CoMaps delivers voice-guided directions and offline search capabilities, all while putting your privacy front and center. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I found a Google Maps alternative that won’t track you or drain…
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium, Cobalt Share
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.4 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Ashlar-Vellum Equipment: Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium, Cobalt Share Vulnerabilities: Out-of-bounds Write, Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an…
AVEVA PI Integrator
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 7.1 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: AVEVA Equipment: PI Integrator Vulnerabilities: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Insertion of Sensitive Information into Sent Data 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these…
Santesoft Sante PACS Server
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 9.1 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Santesoft Equipment: Sante PACS Server Vulnerabilities: Path Traversal, Double Free, Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, Cross-site Scripting 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could…
Johnson Controls iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra SE, iSTAR Ultra G2, iSTAR Ultra G2 SE, iSTAR Edge G2
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Johnson Controls Equipment: iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra SE, iSTAR Ultra G2, iSTAR, ULTRA G2 SE, iSTAR Edge G2 Vulnerabilities: OS Command Injection, Insufficient Verification of Data…
CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released seven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on August 12, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-224-01 Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium, Cobalt Share ICSA-25-224-02 Johnson Controls iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR…