In an era where cyber threats dominate boardroom discussions, the reporting structure of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has profound implications for organizational resilience. Traditionally, CISOs reported to Chief Information Officers (CIOs), reflecting the perception of cybersecurity as a…
FBI steps in amid rash of politically charged swattings
No specific law against it yet, but that’s set to change A spate of high-profile swatting incidents in the US recently forced the FBI into action with its latest awareness campaign about the occasionally deadly practice.… This article has been…
Revived CryptoJS library is a crypto stealer in disguise
An illicit npm package called ‘crypto-encrypt-ts‘ may appear to revive the unmaintained but vastly popular CryptoJS library, but what it actually does is peek into your crypto wallet and exfiltrate your secrets to threat actors. The post Revived CryptoJS library…
Trump Claims Administration Learnt to Avoid Signal After Group Chat Leak
President Donald Trump stated that his administration has learnt from Signalgate. “I think we learnt: Maybe don’t use Signal, okay?” Trump spoke about the messaging app in an interview with The Atlantic published Monday. “If you want to know…
Cybercriminals Behind DOGE Big Balls Ransomware Demand $1 Trillion, Troll Elon Musk
A cybercrime group notorious for its outrageous tactics has resurfaced with a ransomware attack demanding an unbelievable $1 trillion from its victims. The group, responsible for the DOGE Big Balls ransomware campaign, has updated its ransom demands with bizarre…
UK Unveils Draft Rules For Crypto Industry
UK to align with US on crypto approach, with draft rules for industry that “support innovation while cracking down on fraudsters” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Unveils Draft Rules For Crypto Industry
Mitigating Insider Threats – A CISO’s Practical Approach
Insider threats represent one of the most challenging cybersecurity risks facing organizations today, with incidents on the rise and costs escalating. As the boundary between corporate and personal digital environments continues to blur in today’s hybrid work world, traditional perimeter-based…
The CISO’s Guide to Effective Cloud Security Strategies
As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, CISOs face unprecedented challenges securing dynamic, multi-cloud environments. The shift to cloud-native architectures, hybrid workloads, and decentralized data storage has expanded the attack surface, exposing enterprises to sophisticated threats like supply chain compromises, misconfigured APIs,…
How CISOs Can Strengthen Supply Chain Security in 2025
The responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are rapidly evolving as digital transformation and global interconnectivity reshape the modern supply chain. In 2025, the supply chain will be more than just a logistical function; it will be a complex,…
GPT-4o update gets recalled by OpenAI for being too agreeable
Users complained GPT-4o was too ‘sycophantic.’ Here’s why and what happens now. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: GPT-4o update gets recalled by OpenAI for being too agreeable
France links Russian APT28 to attacks on dozen French entities
France blames Russia-linked APT28 for cyberattacks targeting or compromising a dozen French government bodies and other entities. The Russia-linked APT28 group has targeted or compromised a dozen government organizations and other French entities, the French Government states. In 2024, it…
DataSurgeon – Fast, Flexible Data Extraction and Transformation Tool for Linux
DataSurgeon is an open-source Linux-based data extraction and transformation tool designed for forensic investigations and recovery scenarios. This article has been indexed from Darknet – Hacking Tools, Hacker News & Cyber Security Read the original article: DataSurgeon – Fast, Flexible…
Understanding the Deep Web, Dark Web, and Darknet (2025 Guide)
Understand the difference between Deep Web, Dark Web, and Darknet. Learn how they work, how to access them safely, and why they matter in 2025. This article has been indexed from Darknet – Hacking Tools, Hacker News & Cyber Security…
Microsoft Expands Cloud, AI Footprint Across Europe
Microsoft has announced plans to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in the EU, increasing data center capacity by 40% by 2027 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Expands Cloud, AI Footprint Across Europe
Security Policy Development Codifying NIST CSF For Enterprise Adoption
The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) has become a fundamental reference for organizations aiming to build and mature their cybersecurity programs. With the release of NIST CSF 2.0 in early 2024, the framework now offers…
Outlaw Cybergang Attacking Linux Environments Worldwide With New Malware
A previously documented threat actor known as Outlaw (or “Dota”) has resurfaced with an enhanced malware toolkit targeting Linux servers globally, according to a recent incident response investigation by Securelist analysts. The group, active since at least 2018, has shifted…
Konni APT Hackers Using Multi-Stage Malware to Attack Organizations
A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign linked to the North Korean Konni APT group has been detected targeting organizations primarily in South Korea. Security researchers uncovered the operation on April 29, 2025, revealing a complex attack chain designed to establish persistent…
OpenAI Rolled Out Last Week’s GPT-4o Update Causing Flattering Issues
OpenAI has reversed last week’s update to its GPT-4o model after users reported the AI had become excessively agreeable and flattering, a behavior AI researchers term “sycophancy.” The company confirmed that the rollback is complete for free users and is…
Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into installing remote tool
Fake emails pretending to come from the US Social Security Administration try to get targets to install ScreenConnect for remote access. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into…
Firewalls and VPNs Under Siege as Businesses Report Growing Cyber Intrusions
A security researcher has discovered an ongoing cyberattack that is active, exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiGate Firewalls to infiltrate corporate and enterprise networks and has been conducting this activity for some time. A security advisory published…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-04-30 15h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 13:2 : Over 90% of Cybersecurity Leaders Worldwide Report Cloud-Targeted Cyberattacks 13:2 : Ruby on Rails Vulnerability Allows CSRF Protection Bypass 13:2 : New WordPress Malware Disguised as Anti-Malware Plugin Takes Full…
Navigating Through The Fog
Key Takeaways An open directory associated with a ransomware affiliate, likely linked to the Fog ransomware group, was discovered in December 2024. It contained tools and scripts for reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, and persistence… This article has been indexed from…
What Is QR Code Phishing? How to Protect Yourself from This QR Code Scam
QR codes have become an everyday tool for quickly accessing websites or digital restaurant menus, making online payments, and benefiting from all types of digital… The post What Is QR Code Phishing? How to Protect Yourself from This QR Code…
Toyota ‘Collaboration’ With Waymo For Autonomous Cars
Preliminary agreement between Waymo and Japanese car giant Toyota for Google’s unit pioneering autonomous driving tech This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Toyota ‘Collaboration’ With Waymo For Autonomous Cars
Researchers Uncovered RansomHub Operation and it’s Relation With Qilin Ransomware
Security researchers have identified significant connections between two major ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations, with evidence suggesting affiliates from the recently-disabled RansomHub group may have migrated to the Qilin ransomware operation. The investigation reveals sophisticated technical capabilities within both groups and highlights…
SonicWALL Connect Tunnel Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Trigger DoS Attacks
A newly disclosed vulnerability in SonicWall’s Connect Tunnel Windows Client could allow malicious actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or corrupt files, according to a recent security advisory (SNWLID-2025-0007) published by SonicWall on April 16, 2025. Vulnerability Overview The vulnerability,…
TheWizards Deploy ‘Spellbinder Hacking Tool’ for Global Adversary-in-the-Middle Attack
ESET researchers have uncovered sophisticated attack techniques employed by a China-aligned threat actor dubbed “TheWizards,” which has been actively targeting entities across Asia and the Middle East since 2022. The group employs a custom lateral movement tool called Spellbinder that…