North Korean hackers pushed out malicious updates to a popular open source project by hacking a top developer’s computer in a long-running campaign. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: North Korea’s hijack…
Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker
An apparent North Korean worker was caught visibly stumped during a remote job interview when asked to insult the country’s leader. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Watch this video of how…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Little Red Dots’
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Little Red Dots’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…
Smart Controls for Infrastructure as Code with LLMs
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has transformed how we manage and provision infrastructure in the cloud. It enabled developers to consider compute, storage, network, and other infrastructure components as software which was not the case before infra was modeled as code.…
New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClient EMS zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands. The post New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Storm-1175 focuses gaze on vulnerable web-facing assets in high-tempo Medusa ransomware operations
The financially motivated cybercriminal threat actor Storm-1175 operates high-velocity ransomware campaigns that weaponize recently disclosed vulnerabilities to obtain initial access, exfiltrate data, and deploy Medusa ransomware (Gaze.exe). The post Storm-1175 focuses gaze on vulnerable web-facing assets in high-tempo Medusa ransomware…
50,000 WordPress Sites affected by Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Ninja Forms – File Upload WordPress Plugin
On January 8th, 2026, we received a submission for an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Ninja Forms – File Upload, a WordPress plugin with an estimated 50,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to upload…
Google DeepMind Researchers Map Web Attacks Against AI Agents
Malicious web content can be used to manipulate, deceive, and exploit autonomous AI agents navigating the internet, Google DeepMind researchers show. The researchers have identified six types of attacks against AI agents that can be mounted via web content to…
How to Validate Microsegmentation Policies Before Enforcement
Microsegmentation is easy to define and hard to implement. On paper, the goal is straightforward: Restrict access to only what is required Eliminate unnecessary lateral movement Enforce least privilege across… The post How to Validate Microsegmentation Policies Before Enforcement appeared…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-06 18h : 16 posts
16 posts were published in the last hour 15:35 : Integrating OpenID Connect (OIDC) Authentication in Angular and React 15:35 : North Korean IT Worker Unmasked After Refusing to Insult Kim Jong Un in Job Interview 15:34 : DPRK Cyber…
Integrating OpenID Connect (OIDC) Authentication in Angular and React
OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0. If you’ve used “Sign in with Google/Microsoft/Okta/Auth0”, you’ve already used OIDC. In modern single-page apps (SPAs), the best practice is: Authorization Code Flow + PKCE Store tokens in…
North Korean IT Worker Unmasked After Refusing to Insult Kim Jong Un in Job Interview
A viral video circulating in cybersecurity and crypto circles has exposed a novel and surprisingly simple technique for unmasking North Korean state-sponsored IT workers attempting to infiltrate Western organizations: asking them to insult their Supreme Leader. The footage shows a…
DPRK Cyber Program Uses Modular Malware Strategy to Evade Attribution and Survive Takedowns
North Korea’s cyber program has fundamentally shifted how it builds and deploys malware. Rather than relying on one all-purpose hacking tool, the regime has assembled a fragmented ecosystem of purpose-built malware families, each aligned to a specific mission. This shift…
New GitHub Actions Attack Chain Uses Fake CI Updates to Exfiltrate Secrets and Tokens
A new attack campaign is actively targeting open-source repositories on GitHub by carefully disguising malicious code as completely routine CI build configuration updates. The campaign, prt-scan exploits a widely misused GitHub Actions workflow trigger to steal sensitive tokens, credentials, and…
Hackers Drain $286 Million From Drift Protocol in Suspected North Korea-Linked Exploit
The largest decentralized perpetual futures exchange on the Solana blockchain — became the target of a massive and well-orchestrated theft on April 1, 2026, Drift Protocol. Unknown attackers managed to drain $286 million in digital assets from the platform’s core…
Why Your Product Team Is Moving Fast But Growth Is Stalling: How Lack of Strategic Clarity Is Killing Business Outcome
Your product team is shipping faster than ever. More releases. More features. More AI experiments. Roadmaps are full. Sprint velocity looks great. On paper, everything…Read More The post Why Your Product Team Is Moving Fast But Growth Is Stalling: How…
[un]prompted 2026 – Code Is Free: Securing Software In The Agentic Future
Author, Creator & Presenter: Paul McMillan, Security Engineer, OpenAI & Ryan Lopopolo, Member of Technical Staff, OpenAI 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.…
Armenian Suspect Extradited to US Over Role in RedLine Malware Operation
A man from Armenia now faces trial in the U.S., accused of helping run a major cybercriminal network recently uncovered. On March 23, authorities took Hambardzum Minasyan into custody; later that week, he stood before judges in Austin. Officials…
CanisterWorm Campaign Combines Supply Chain Attack, Data Destruction, and Blockchain-Based Control
Malware that can automatically spread between systems, commonly referred to as worms, has long been a recurring threat in cybersecurity. What makes the latest campaign unusual is not just its ability to propagate, but the decision by its operators…
New RBI Rule Makes 2FA Mandatory for All Digital Payments
Two-factor authentication (2FA) will be required for all digital transactions under the new framework, drastically altering how customers pay with cards, mobile wallets, and UPI. India plans to change its financial landscape as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brings…
Hims & Hers says limited data stolen in social engineering attack
The telehealth provider said hackers gained access to a third-party customer service platform, but medical records remained secure. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Hims & Hers says limited data stolen…
Meaningful metrics demonstrate the value of cyber-resiliency
<div> <p paraeid=”{80643d30-40e9-4bc2-a7be-d78290cc9d9b}{226}” paraid=”111902967″><span style=”font-size: 12pt;”><span xml:lang=”EN-US” data-contrast=”auto”>Business leaders face daily threats to the security of their information systems – phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, viruses, ransomware and more. Many organizations have IT departments to address cybersecurity and manage threats to information systems, applications, websites networks and data. Larger enterprises likely have a security team or security operations center dedicated to preparing for, preventing and responding to…
BKA unmasks two REvil Ransomware operators behind 130+ German attacks
German police BKA identified two key REvil ransomware members, linking them to over 130 attacks in Germany. Germany’s Federal Criminal Police (BKA) has identified two key figures behind the REvil ransomware group, linking them to more than 130 attacks in…
⚡ Weekly Recap: Axios Hack, Chrome 0-Day, Fortinet Exploits, Paragon Spyware and More
This week had real hits. The key software got tampered with. Active bugs showed up in the tools people use every day. Some attacks didn’t even need much effort because the path was already there. One weak spot now spreads wider than before. What starts small…