A recent investigation has uncovered alarming security vulnerabilities in Android-powered digital photo frames, turning what should be a simple home or office gadget into a potent tool for cybercriminals. The findings reveal that apps preinstalled on these smart photo frames…
Google Says Chinese ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Kit Disrupted Following Lawsuit
The cybercriminals informed customers that their cloud server was shut down due to complaints. The post Google Says Chinese ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Kit Disrupted Following Lawsuit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-14 09h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 7:36 : Why your security strategy is failing before it even starts 7:36 : Trulioo helps enterprises accelerate business onboarding 7:6 : Instagram proposes implementing a PG-13 rating and faces off against…
Why your security strategy is failing before it even starts
In this Help Net Security interview, Adnan Ahmed, CISO at Ornua, discusses how organizations can build a cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business goals. He explains why many companies stumble by focusing on technology before understanding risk and shares how…
Trulioo helps enterprises accelerate business onboarding
Trulioo announced Trulioo credit decisioning, a new capability that delivers comprehensive financial, credit and risk insights through the Trulioo global identity platform. The launch follows a 102% year-over-year increase in U.S. Know Your Business (KYB) transaction growth, underscoring the company’s…
Instagram proposes implementing a PG-13 rating and faces off against Hollywood
Last month, Instagram’s owner, Meta, announced its intention to deploy an AI-powered rating system in an effort to prevent teens from seeing content that is… The post Instagram proposes implementing a PG-13 rating and faces off against Hollywood appeared first…
Protecting mobile privacy in real time with predictive adversarial defense
Mobile sensors are everywhere, quietly recording how users move, tilt, or hold their phones. The same data that powers step counters and activity trackers can also expose personal details such as gender, age, or even identity. A new study introduces…
CISA Warns: Akira Ransomware Has Extracted $42M After Targeting Hundreds
A newly updated cybersecurity advisory from federal agencies reveals that the Akira ransomware operation has significantly escalated its campaign, compromising organizations worldwide and accumulating massive ransom proceeds through sophisticated attack methods. According to the joint advisory released on November 13,…
Checkout.com Suffers Data Breach as ShinyHunters Attack Cloud Storage
Payment processor Checkout.com recently experienced a data breach after being targeted by the cybercrime group “ShinyHunters.” The attackers accessed old data stored in a third-party cloud system. Luckily, Checkout.com’s live payment processing environment was not affected, and no merchant funds…
Los Alamos researchers warn AI may upend national security
For decades, the United States has built its defense posture around predictable timelines for technological progress. That assumption no longer holds, according to researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Their paper argues that AI is advancing so quickly that the…
Cybersecurity Today: Oracle Breach, CrowdStrike Report, and New iPhone Scam
In this episode, host Jim Love discusses several significant cybersecurity events and updates. The Washington Post confirmed a security breach affecting nearly 10,000 individuals due to an exploited Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability. CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report highlights the rise…
Fortinet FortiWeb Zero-Day Exploited to Gain Full Admin Access
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb has been actively exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to gain complete administrator access without any prior authentication. The flaw affects Fortinet’s Web Application Firewall, which is designed to protect web applications from…
Lumma Stealer Leverages Browser Fingerprinting for Data Theft and Stealthy C2 Communications
Following the doxxing of Lumma Stealer’s alleged core members last month, the notorious infostealer initially experienced a significant decline in activity as customers migrated to rival platforms like Vidar and StealC. However, recent telemetry data reveals a concerning resurgence of…
Palo Alto PAN-OS Flaw Lets Attackers Force Firewall Reboots via Malicious Packets
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a denial-of-service vulnerability in its PAN-OS software that allows attackers to force firewalls into unexpected reboots using specially crafted network packets. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-4619, affects multiple versions of PAN-OS running on PA-Series and…
Checkout.com Hacked – ShinyHunters Breached Cloud Storage, Company Refuses Ransom
Payment processor Checkout.com revealed on Thursday that notorious hacking group ShinyHunters had infiltrated a legacy third-party cloud file storage system, exposing internal documents from years past. The breach, which the company attributes to its own oversight in decommissioning the outdated…
Critical Fortinet FortiWeb Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Create Admin Accounts
A critical vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) is being actively exploited by threat actors, potentially as a zero-day attack vector. The flaw, which enables unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access to the FortiWeb Manager panel and WebSocket…
Beware of Fake Bitcoin Tool That Hides DarkComet RAT Malware With it
The rise of cryptocurrency has created new opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting users. Attackers are now disguising the notorious DarkComet remote access trojan as Bitcoin-related applications, targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts who download tools from unverified sources. This malware campaign demonstrates…
New infosec products of the week: November 14, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Action1, Avast, Cyware, Firewalla, and Nokod Security. Action1 addresses Intune gaps with patching and risk-based vulnerability prioritization Action1 announced new integrations that extend Microsoft Intune…
What happens when employees take control of AI
Executives may debate AI strategy, but many of the advances are happening at the employee level. A recent Moveworks study shows that AI adoption is being led from the ground up, with employees, not senior leaders, driving the change. The…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-14 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 5:4 : Defining Self-Sovereign Identity in Authentication Systems 4:38 : Authentication Provider Types: A Guide to Best Practices
Defining Self-Sovereign Identity in Authentication Systems
Explore self-sovereign identity (SSI) in authentication systems, its benefits, technical components, and practical applications for enterprise SSO and CIAM solutions. The post Defining Self-Sovereign Identity in Authentication Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Authentication Provider Types: A Guide to Best Practices
Explore different authentication provider types (social, passwordless, MFA) and learn best practices for choosing the right one to enhance security and user experience in your applications. The post Authentication Provider Types: A Guide to Best Practices appeared first on Security…
FortiWeb Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited – Script to Detect Vulnerable Appliances
Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb web application firewall (WAF) worldwide, prompting defenders to heighten vigilance. Researchers at watchTowr Labs have responded by releasing a Detection Artefact Generator script, designed to help organizations…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-14 03h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 2:4 : Improving modern software supply chain security: From AI models to container images 2:4 : Inside the Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack: Lessons in Zero Trust 1:38 : ISC Stormcast For Friday,…