State-sponsored threat actors are actively targeting Cisco Firepower devices by chaining known vulnerabilities to deploy a highly customized backdoor. Cisco Talos recently discovered that the espionage-focused threat group UAT-4356 is exploiting two n-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362, to…
ADT Confirms Data Breach Following ShinyHunters Data Leak Claim
Home security giant ADT Inc. has confirmed a data breach after the notorious threat group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over 10 million records and issued a ransom ultimatum — “Pay or Leak.” ADT, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, disclosed…
5 top SIEM use cases in the enterprise
<p>A security, incident and event management system collects, centralizes and analyzes data from across the IT environment to uncover cybersecurity and operational problems.</p> <p>As with so many formerly distinct and well-defined cybersecurity systems, “SIEM” is now as often a set…
CISA reports persistent FIRESTARTER backdoor on Cisco ASA device in federal network
CISA said a federal Cisco Firepower ASA device was infected with the FIRESTARTER backdoor in Sept 2025, and it survived security patches. CISA revealed that a U.S. federal civilian agency’s Cisco Firepower device running ASA software was compromised in September…
Mystery Around Venezuelan Cyberattack Deepens, with New Discovery of “Highly Destructive” Wiper
The mystery around a cyberattack that struck Venezuela's state-owned oil company in December is growing, following an announcement by researchers this week that they had discovered a "highly destructive" wiper program that appears to have been designed to target the…
8 Best Encryption Software & Tools in 2026
Encryption software protects data by converting it into secure code. Explore the best encryption tools of 2026 to keep your information safe. The post 8 Best Encryption Software & Tools in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Top 8 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions in 2026
Compare the top EDR solutions of 2026 to monitor, secure, and optimize your organization’s endpoints. The post Top 8 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-25 00h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-04-24 21:32 : Most Secure Cloud Storage for Privacy & Protection in 2026 21:32 : 5 Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-04-24
165 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : Most Secure Cloud Storage for Privacy & Protection in 2026 21:32 : 5 Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026 21:32 : 5 Cloud Security Providers You Might…
Most Secure Cloud Storage for Privacy & Protection in 2026
Cloud storage offers many benefits, but not all services provide strong security. Discover the most secure cloud storage providers in 2026. The post Most Secure Cloud Storage for Privacy & Protection in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article…
5 Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026
Enterprise VPNs provide secure, encrypted access to corporate resources for remote users. Compare the top enterprise VPN providers in 2026. The post 5 Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
5 Cloud Security Providers You Might Be Overlooking in 2026
Compare the top overlooked cloud security providers in 2026 for data protection, access control, threat prevention, and compliance. The post 5 Cloud Security Providers You Might Be Overlooking in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…
5 Best Rootkit Scanners and Removers: Anti-Rootkit Tools in 2026
Compare the top rootkit scanners for 2026. Rootkit scanners identify stealthy malware that hides by manipulating the operating system. The post 5 Best Rootkit Scanners and Removers: Anti-Rootkit Tools in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies in 2026
The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving. Learn about the top 25 cybersecurity companies in 2026 and what each does best. The post Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Friday Squid Blogging: How Squid Survived Extinction Events
Science news: Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre, intelligent creatures likely originated deep in the ocean over 100 million years…
The Department of Know: Vercel breach, a “Contagious Interview,” and ghost breaches
Link to episode This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and Michael Bickford, former CISO, New York State Gaming Commission. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of…
TGR-STA-1030: New Activity in Central and South America
Unit 42 research reports that TGR-STA-1030 remains an active threat, particularly in Central and South America. The post TGR-STA-1030: New Activity in Central and South America appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit 42 Read…
Preventing Prompt Injection by Design: A Structural Approach in Java
The Problem With How We’re Sending Data to AI Models Most Java applications that integrate with AI models do something like this: Java String userInput = request.getParameter(“topic”); String prompt = “Summarize the following topic for a financial analyst: “…
[un]prompted 2026 – Rethinking How We Evaluate Security Agents For Real-World Use
Author, Creator & Presenter: Mudita Khurana, Staff Security Engineer At Airbnb Our thanks to [un]prompted for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s outstanding [un]prompted 2026 AI Security Practitioner content on the Organizations’ YouTube Channel. Permalink The post [un]prompted 2026 –…
Indirect prompt injection is taking hold in the wild
The open web is slowly but surely filling up with “traps” designed for LLM-powered AI agents. The technique, known as indirect prompt injection (IPI), involves hiding (more or less) covert instructions inside ordinary web pages, waiting for an AI agent…
Users advised to drop passwords and make room for passkeys
In a decisive move that could reshape how users log in online, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging consumers to abandon passwords in favour of passkeys, positioning them as the future of authentication. “Passkeys should become consumers’ first…
New ClickFix attack Hides in Native Windows Tools to Reduce Detection Risk
Fake CAPTCHA ClickFix attack tricks users into running malicious commands, using cmdkey and regsvr32 to maintain persistence and avoid detection on Windows This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original…
12-year-old Pack2TheRoot bug lets Linux users gain root privileges
‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw lets local Linux users gain root via PackageKit. CVE-2026-41651 (8.8) has existed for nearly 12 years. The Pack2TheRoot flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-41651, lets unprivileged users install or remove system packages without authorization, potentially gaining full root access. The…