ManageEngine unveiled that its security information and event management (SIEM) solution, Log360, has been strengthened with a reengineered threat detection approach, in a major enhancement aimed at addressing the needs of security operations center (SOC) teams. Over 60% of SOC…
RaccoonO365 Phishing Network Dismantled as Microsoft, Cloudflare Take Down 338 Domains
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit said it teamed up with Cloudflare to coordinate the seizure of 338 domains used by RaccoonO365, a financially motivated threat group that was behind a phishing-as-a-service (Phaas) toolkit used to steal more than 5,000 Microsoft 365…
DOJ Resentences BreachForums Founder to 3 Years for Cybercrime and Possession of CSAM
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday resentenced the former administrator of BreachForums to three years in prison in connection with his role in running the cybercrime forum and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Conor Brian Fitzpatrick (aka…
Shai-Hulud Worm – A Self Propagating Supply Chain Threat
Cybersecurity Worms, Steganography Attacks, Municipal Cyber Incidents and More… In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into multiple cybersecurity threats affecting the tech landscape. He discusses the ‘Shai Hulud’ worm, which has infiltrated over 187 JavaScript libraries…
Supply Chain Attack “Shai-Halud” Targets 477 NPM Packages
A major supply chain attack dubbed “Shai-Halud” has impacted the JavaScript ecosystem by targeting over 477 NPM packages, raising serious concerns among developers and organizations relying on software from the Node Package Manager (NPM) registry. This incident reveals both the…
Apple backports fix for actively exploited CVE-2025-43300
Apple announced it has backported patches for a recently addressed actively exploited vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-43300. Apple has backported security patches released to address an actively exploited vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-43300. In August 2025, Apple addressed the actively exploited zero-day…
How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks
Researchers have introduced a new way to study and defend against ICS threats. Their project, called ICSLure, is a honeynet built to closely mimic a real industrial environment. Why traditional honeypots fall short Honeypots are systems designed to attract attackers…
BitPixie Windows Boot Manager Flaw Lets Hackers Escalate Privileges
A critical vulnerability nicknamed “BitPixie” in Windows Boot Manager allows attackers to bypass BitLocker drive encryption and escalate privileges, security researchers have revealed. The flaw exploits a weakness in the PXE soft reboot feature that fails to properly clear encryption…
Wave of 40,000+ Cyberattacks Target API Environments
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic escalation in API-targeted attacks during the first half of 2025, with security researchers documenting over 40,000 API incidents across more than 4,000 monitored environments. This surge represents a fundamental shift in how cybercriminals approach digital…
Ruh-roh. DDR5 memory vulnerable to new Rowhammer attack
Google and ETH Zurich found problems with AMD/SK Hynix combo, will probe other hardware Researchers from Google and Swiss university ETH Zurich have found a new class of Rowhammer vulnerability that could allow attackers to access info stored in DDR5…
Creating a compliance strategy that works across borders
In this Help Net Security interview, Marco Goldberg, Managing Director at EQS Group, discusses how compliance and regulation are evolving worldwide. He talks about how organizations can stay compliant with international rules while keeping their systems practical and user-friendly. Goldberg…
Linux Kernel KSMBD Flaw Lets Remote Attackers Drain Server Resources
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s KSMBD implementation has been discovered that allows remote attackers to completely exhaust server connection resources through a simple denial-of-service attack. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-38501 and dubbed “KSMBDrain,” enables malicious actors to render…
Rayhunter: EFF releases open-source tool to detect cellular spying
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Rayhunter, a new open-source tool designed to detect cell site simulators (CSS). These devices, also known as IMSI catchers or Stingrays, mimic cell towers to trick phones into connecting so they can collect…
RaccoonO365 Phishing Network Shut Down After Microsoft and Cloudflare Disrupt 338 Domains
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit said it teamed up with Cloudflare to coordinate the seizure of 338 domains used by RaccoonO365, a financially motivated threat group that was behind a phishing-as-a-service (Phaas) toolkit used to steal more than 5,000 Microsoft 365…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-17 06h : 1 posts
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Bots vs. humans? Why intent is the game-changer
In this Help Net Security video, Jérôme Segura, VP of Threat Research at Datadome, explains why intent, not just identifying bots, must be the new focus for cybersecurity teams. He explores how advanced AI agents and sophisticated bots blur the…
Old file types, new tricks: Attackers turn everyday files into weapons
Attackers are finding new ways to blend in with everyday business tools, hiding their activity inside formats and processes that workers and IT teams often trust. The latest quarterly Threat Insights Report from HP Wolf Security shows how attackers continue…
Automate OIDC client secret rotation with Application Load Balancer
Elastic Load Balancing simplifies authentication by offloading it to OpenID Connect (OIDC) compatible identity providers (IdPs). This lets builders focus on application logic while using robust identity management. OIDC client secrets are confidential credentials used in OAuth 2.0 and OIDC…
I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to figure out who should upgrade – here’s my advice
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the company’s longest-lasting wearable to date, but there’s more to it than endurance. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to figure…
Australia to let Big Tech choose its own adventure to enact kids social media ban
Suggests using multiple overlapping approaches and being kind to kids who get kicked off Australia’s eSafety commissioner has told social media operators it expects them to employ multiple age assurance techniques and technologies to keep children under sixteen off social…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9616, (Wed, Sep 17th)
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 Wednesday, September 17th, 2025…
Wyze launched a new biometric smart lock, and its price might be the best part
Palm vein recognition smart locks have gotten increasingly popular, and Wyze is adding its own to the mix. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Wyze launched a new biometric smart lock, and its price…
Ongoing npm Software Supply Chain Attack Exposes New Risks
Last updated 7:00 p.m. ET on September 16, 2025 The post Ongoing npm Software Supply Chain Attack Exposes New Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Ongoing npm Software…
Self-Replicating Worm Compromising Hundreds of NPM Packages
An ongoing supply chain attack dubbed “Shai-Hulud” has compromised hundreds of packages in the npm repository with a self-replicating worm that steals secrets like API key, tokens, and cloud credentials and sends them to external servers that the attackers control.…