In late 2025 and early 2026, one of the world’s most advanced scientific organizations, the European Space Agency (ESA), faced a string of cyberattacks that exposed severe weaknesses in its cybersecurity posture. Hackers stole hundreds of gigabytes of data. Among…
Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice
A strange charge appears on a bank account. An email claims a package is on the way. A social media account stops accepting a password that worked yesterday. When these moments hit, many people do the same thing. They open…
SolyxImmortal Malware Abuses Discord to Quietly Harvest Sensitive Information
A newly discovered information-stealing malware, SolyxImmortal, has emerged as a persistent surveillance threat targeting Windows users. Distributed through underground Telegram channels, this Python-based implant combines credential theft, document harvesting, keystroke logging, and screen capture capabilities into a continuously running surveillance…
WhisperPair Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Pair Devices Without User Consent
Google’s Fast Pair technology has revolutionised Bluetooth connectivity, enabling seamless one-tap pairing across supported accessories and account synchronisation for millions of users. However, a critical vulnerability discovered in flagship audio accessories threatens the security of hundreds of millions of devices. Attribute Details …
Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, analytics firms, or, in some cases, criminals on the dark web. As personal…
Critical AVEVA Software Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution With SYSTEM Privileges
AVEVA has disclosed seven critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in its Process Optimization software (formerly ROMeo) that could enable attackers to execute remote code with SYSTEM privileges and completely compromise industrial control systems. The security bulletin, published on January 13, 2026,…
Apache bRPC Vulnerability Enables Remote Command Injection
A critical remote command-injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache bRPC’s built-in heap profiler service, affecting all versions before 1.15.0 across all platforms. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by manipulating the profiler’s parameter validation mechanisms.…
ChatGPT Go Launched for $8 USD/month With Support for Ads and Privacy Risks
OpenAI’s global rollout of its budget-friendly ChatGPT Go subscription at $8 USD monthly introduces significant data privacy and security considerations for cybersecurity professionals monitoring AI platform access controls. The tiered pricing structure, which includes an ad-supported model for free and…
Privacy teams feel the strain as AI, breaches, and budgets collide
Privacy programs are under strain as organizations manage breach risk, new technology, and limited resources. A global study from ISACA shows that AI is gaining ground in privacy work, with use shaped by governance, funding, and how consistently privacy is…
Cloudflare Zero-Day Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass Security and Access Any Host
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) allowed attackers to bypass security controls and directly access protected origin servers. Security researchers from FearsOff discovered on October 9, 2025, that requests targeting a specific certificate-validation path could completely…
Google Ads Exploited to Deliver TamperedChef Through Malicious PDF Editor
A sophisticated malvertising campaign tracked as TamperedChef has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries by distributing weaponized PDF editing software through Google Ads. Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams discovered the operation in September 2025, revealing a multi-layered…
Google Gemini Flaw Allows Access to Private Meeting Details Through Calendar Events
A harmless-looking Google Calendar invite has revealed a new frontier in the exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI). Security researchers at Miggo discovered a vulnerability in Google Gemini’s integration with Google Calendar that allowed attackers to bypass privacy controls and exfiltrate sensitive…
Akamai CEO wants help to defeat piracy, reckons he can handle edge AI alone
OG CDN boss says fighting illegal streams is about stopping criminals cashing in, not free speech Interview After Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince recently threatened to disrupt the Winter Olympics to protect free speech after Italian authorities fined his company for…
SAML vs OIDC: Choosing the Right Protocol for Modern Single Sign-On
Comparing SAML and OIDC for enterprise SSO. Learn which protocol works best for web, mobile, and CIAM solutions in this deep dive for CTOs. The post SAML vs OIDC: Choosing the Right Protocol for Modern Single Sign-On appeared first on…
Just-in-Time (JIT) Provisioning: How Automated User Provisioning Works in SSO
Learn how Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning automates user account creation in SSO. Expert guide for CTOs on SAML, SCIM vs JIT, and enterprise IAM security. The post Just-in-Time (JIT) Provisioning: How Automated User Provisioning Works in SSO appeared first on Security…
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-20 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:36 : Researchers Exploit Flaw in StealC Malware Panel to Monitor Cybercriminals
Researchers Exploit Flaw in StealC Malware Panel to Monitor Cybercriminals
Security researchers have identified a weakness in the web-based dashboard used by operators of the StealC information-stealing malware, allowing them to turn the malware infrastructure against its own users. The flaw made it possible to observe attacker activity and gather…
2026-01-14: Lumma Stealer infection with follow-up malware
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2026-01-15: XLoader (Formbook) infection
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2026-01-19: Six days of scans and probes and web traffic hitting my web server
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Google Gemini Privacy Controls Bypassed to Access Private Meeting Data Using Calendar Invite
A significant vulnerability within the Google ecosystem allowed attackers to bypass Google Calendar’s privacy controls using a standard calendar invitation. The discovery highlights a growing class of threats known as “Indirect Prompt Injection,” where malicious instructions are hidden within legitimate…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-20 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9772, (Tue, Jan 20th) 1:34 : Department of Know: Easterly helms RSAC, Third party apps report, Self-poisoning AI
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9772, (Tue, Jan 20th)
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